Date: Fri, 02 May 2003 16:04:27 -0700 From: B&D <NO_SPAMnopsamCOM> Subject: Re: Saab Depreciation: Greater than most?
On 5/2/03 10:35 AM, in article 20030502133558.16013.00000269nopsam25.aol.com, "Globaldisc" <globaldiscnopsamcom> wrote: > Been watching Saabs on Ebay for awhile...recently saw a '95 900s 2-Door w/60K > go for less than $5K, a '98 w/78K 4-Door go for $6,800. OK, I don't expect > Saabs to retain their value like BMW or MB....however these numbers reflect > deprection that's even greater than what you see in an Audi. What is it with > the second hand/used Saab?...maintenance costs/mechanic/part availability > contributing to the equation here? This is somewhat surprising. For a decent understanding in the US for depreciation, I would look at www.kbb.com or www.edmunds.com. What I have seen on eBay, they tend (though not always, of course) very high mileage cars that have been pretty well thrashed. I think a 3 year 45-50% depreciation is typical, BMW being about 40%.