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Message: Re: New cars -- the thought process puzzles me.

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Changed By: garyinseattle
Change Date: February 01, 2011 11:11AM

Re: New cars -- the thought process puzzles me.

Agree that it is not a cost savings idea to buy new. However, I would be bet that the total cost of ownership over a 5 year period is closer than you think when you add in repairs and depreciation. That being said, let's face it, we don't buy P-cars just for transportation, and there is an element of fun involved with buy, driving and owning a new and different car. So, it is all part of the cost/benefit equation.

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Author: garyinseattle
Date: February 01, 2011 11:10AM

Re: New cars -- the thought process puzzles me.

Agree that it is not a cost savings idea to buy new. However, I would be that the total cost of ownership over a 5 year period is closer than you think when you add in repairs and depreciation. That being said, let's face it, we don't buy P-cars just for transportation, and there is an element of fun involved with buy, driving and owning a new and different car. So, it is all part of the cost/benefit equation.