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The Swede · #1 05-26-2007, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton

There is no good excuse for a $50K vehicle to need the repairs that were necessary in that article. If the territory is a build quality that is so poor that the vehicle can't make 100K with few repairs due to component failure, then the company doesn't deserve to charge $50K and the people who purchase such a vehicle are simply purchasing the emblem on the hood.

okay then...

Brian Carlton · #2 05-26-2007, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by The Swede

okay then...

The point is that a used vehicle with durability issues is not a good value........even though the original owner has taken the major depreciation hit.

If the vehicle is going to cost you $3K per year in repairs and maintenance and another $5K per year in depreciation..........you might be better off with a warranty and a lease on a new one.

Can you lease a 530 for about $700 per month? That's the cost of the older vehicle.

The Swede · #3 05-26-2007, 05:15 PM

The 1.8T is well regarded. Not so sure about the other motors.