Date: Sun, 08 Jan 2006 11:16:23 -0500 From: ma_twain <ma_twainnospamo.com> Subject: Re: Just a Saab ng newbie question
joe schmoe wrote: > On Sun, 08 Jan 2006 05:06:30 GMT, "pablo" > <pabloATnospamlyhombreDOT.net> wrote: > > >>"ma_twain" <ma_twainnospamo.com> wrote in message >>news:43C03F70.5090404nospamo.com... >> >>>those airbags. Now think about how quickly GM Saab depreciate - do the >>>math. A 1996 900 convertible is worth $3,600, 75% of that is only $2,700. >>>Anyone been to a body shop lately? >>> >>That may be as you say, but how much is a '90 900 worth? Or a 1982, if they >>still drive around? >> >>...pablo >> >> > Probably around the same money. For most vehicles it all depends upon > condition after about 8 years. Might be $50 might be $5,000. Most > insurance companies pay about $1000 for "basic transportation." which > is what most vehicles of advanced age are defined as. > The sad part is, the GM Saab cost over $40,000 (cost plus financing) new. To end up valued at $1,000 in 8 to 10 years is really sad. In the year 2016, who would spend $10,000 to fix up a 10 year 9-3 when it is worth $2,000.
