Buddy, I would like to hear some comments from you.Is it true that after using one year, its price will drop 50%?

country dependent etc. in some countries 200% to 300% (or more) (of cars sales value without tax) is CO2 taxes on the car (directly or indirectly) in that case best value for money is a velomobile

Looks like the iguanas are getting to farmer. Update: Ah I see someone took action.

QuoteOriginally posted by: TPETORCHIIs it true that after using one year, its price will drop 50%?The last I checked, which wasn't recently, that was approximately true of a BMW sedan, and least true of a Jeep Wrangler.Some cars, such as commuter cars like Honda two-doors, hold value well. But there is no mystery, just look at what different cars have to offer. If people buy a car for its shine, then it will lose value at the rate it gets dings and body wear. People don't buy Jeeps for shine, they buy them for big tires. So the tires are just as big even after the paint chips. And similarly nobody buys a used Honda to look good, they buy it to minimize the cost of getting to work.

Also, best deal on "quality" is meaningless. Probably the best deal on a car in the US is a used Nissan, but if you buy a used Nissan to pick up girls it won't take you 10 feet. The best car for picking up girls is a Jeep Wrangler with the top off. It looks like fun, and it is fun. And if turns out not to be fun, the girls can just jump right out.Cars really do matter. One time a guy came to the office claiming to have made millions doing this and that. We didn't know whether to believe him. Ultimately we decided that if he wanted anyone to believe him, the least he could have done was bought a Bentley or something.

QuoteOriginally posted by: trackstarLooks like the iguanas are getting to him. Imagine stepping in their excrement with bare feet when you go out to get the Miami Herald from the box.Indeed! I noticed several iguana-shaped depressions in farmer's mohawked skull. How is one supposed to find all the barrettes dropped by brazen young things if one is constantly dodging reptilian missiles?***Back to the topic du thread:Yes, cars do lose substantive value (for good game-theoretic reasons) the moment you drive them off the new car lot.The answer to your question is found at sites like this ( http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/list/top ... ticle.html )

QuoteYes, cars do lose substantive value (for good game-theoretic reasons) the moment you drive them off the new car lot.Indeed. Old phrase "there's one born every minute". Never play a 2-person zero-sum game here Of course, multiple players can sometimes be modelled as 1 player

QuoteOriginally posted by: CuchulainnQuoteYes, cars do lose substantive value (for good game-theoretic reasons) the moment you drive them off the new car lot.Indeed. Old phrase "there's one born every minute". Never play a 2-person zero-sum game here Of course, multiple players can sometimes be modelled as 1 player Exactly! One could argue that resale value is more a function of the type of car owner than the type of car (although the two are clearly correlated). One wants to buy the type of car that is bought by prudent people that assiduously maintain their cars and would never sell a used lemon.

QuoteOriginally posted by: Traden4AlphaQuoteOriginally posted by: CuchulainnQuoteYes, cars do lose substantive value (for good game-theoretic reasons) the moment you drive them off the new car lot.Indeed. Old phrase "there's one born every minute". Never play a 2-person zero-sum game here Of course, multiple players can sometimes be modelled as 1 player Exactly! One could argue that resale value is more a function of the type of car owner than the type of car (although the two are clearly correlated). One wants to buy the type of car that is bought by prudent people that assiduously maintain their cars and would never sell a used lemon.I once had a Subaru Forester AWD for 9 years. I traded it in for a Turbo 2.5 version because I wanted an open roof and loudspeakers So, optimally trade in every 3 years or every 10 years, assuming low maintenance levels.

QuoteOriginally posted by: trackstarLooks like the iguanas are getting to him. Imagine stepping in their excrement with bare feet when you go out to get the Miami Herald from the box.This pic bears a striking resemblance to Lloyd Blankefein

Ferrari F50!!Not only did the car cost a cool million give-or-take, but the factory structured the trade so you could not sell the auto for 5(?) years. Nothing like controlling supply on a hot item to keep its price elevated.

QuoteOriginally posted by: TPETORCHIBuddy, I would like to hear some comments from you.Is it true that after using one year, its price will drop 50%?Its true, thats the reason why women and cars must always be acquired second hand...

QuoteOriginally posted by: AnthisQuoteOriginally posted by: TPETORCHIBuddy, I would like to hear some comments from you.Is it true that after using one year, its price will drop 50%?Its true, thats the reason why women and cars must always be acquired second hand...someone once said "if it floats, flies or f*cks" better to rent it than buy