Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 00:48:40 GMT From: Bob <uctraingNOSPAMnopsamanet.com> Subject: Re: trade in value
On 19 Feb 2002 23:45:28 GMT, jmel5nopsamcomnospam (JMEL5) wrote: >>Maybe my assumption that Saabs hold their value like Benz and BMW was >>incorrect. > >In the US Saabs have the highest depreciation value in their first 2 years of >any car in their price class. I don't know why, some say that it's a result of >the poor reputation Saabs have for reliability, others say it's because of the >four cylinder engines. I really can't say, but the market shows that these cars >depreciate about 50% in 2-3 years. I'd suggest another reason or two as I don't think they have a problem with a reputation for (lack of) reliability and I don't think the 4-cyl is an issue, as it's most always a turbo. One important reason for high "depreciation" is that the cars go out the door for $4K less than list at the end of the model year. This does a number on the price of used vehicles. Another reason is that they are a little "oddball". You like them, I like them, but to most folks they are just a little out of the mainstream. That means there is less interest in them and the price has to be lower to compensate. Bob
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