Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2002 19:21:46 +0100
From: "Simon Watkins" <siwatkinsnopsamIEIO.org>
Subject: Re: Big Three Hidden Depreciation: Was (Re: What if I just can't decide.......?!)



"Dave Plowman" <dave.soundnopsamnet.co.uk> wrote in message
news:4b2ab51e08dave.soundnopsamnet.co.uk...
> In article <3cc2c2d1$1_3nopsamntp-1.news.uk.worldonline.com>,
>    Simon Watkins <siwatkinsnopsamIEIO.org> wrote:
> > Yes, but the difference with the big three being that even their higher
> > spec models are relatively poorly equipped compared to other
> > manufacturers. Those options add a significant hidden depreciation to
> > the cost of buying them.
>
> Only if you decide to pay for these toys. On many, you have no option.
> Look at large Renaults etc - specced up to the eyeballs and depreciate
> faster than ice melts in the summer.

True - but that's a Renault - hardly Big 3 class, or up there with Volvo or
Saab :-) Talking of which, how about a different comparison....We'll option
up the BMW with a price similar competitor.  Unfortunately, with the specs
on the BMW 325i (say)  3 yrs = 12825k (45%)
BMW 323i Auto RRP 25.8k value  3 years) - Cost to owner
for 3 years motoring: £12800
BMW Cost 30.6k new -> 12900k (42% retained value Return to Main Index










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