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Willie · 10-04-2006, 12:05 AM

I just found this. The gory details of cost of ownership.

http://autos.yahoo.com/newcars/ford_...style_tco.html

The way I interpret the depreciation, the figures listed are subtracted from the base MSRP??? Assuming it is, this car has depreciated $2,358 + $4,591 = $6,949 in two years, making it worth $33,981. Even if we assume the depreciation is subtracted from a fully loaded unit, it still makes the worth around $38k....

You've got to sympathize with anyone who pays over MSRP.... I, on the other hand, will snicker and say under my breath, "Sucker!" every time I see a new Shelby on the streets. Can you imagine paying $70k, only to have it worth $34k - $38k in two years time? That's quite an "investment"; one I'm not willing to make... On the other hand, if anyone here wants to sell me one in about 1 - 1.5 years, I'll be more than willing to travel and pay what it's worth at that time....

Willie

10-04-2006, 12:05 AM	#113 (permalink)
Willie Crazy SVT Poster Join Date: January 2004 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 312 0.14 per day Trader Rating: (0)	I just found this. The gory details of cost of ownership. http://autos.yahoo.com/newcars/ford_...style_tco.html The way I interpret the depreciation, the figures listed are subtracted from the base MSRP??? Assuming it is, this car has depreciated $2,358 + $4,591 = $6,949 in two years, making it worth $33,981. Even if we assume the depreciation is subtracted from a fully loaded unit, it still makes the worth around $38k.... You've got to sympathize with anyone who pays over MSRP.... I, on the other hand, will snicker and say under my breath, "Sucker!" every time I see a new Shelby on the streets. Can you imagine paying $70k, only to have it worth $34k - $38k in two years time? That's quite an "investment"; one I'm not willing to make... On the other hand, if anyone here wants to sell me one in about 1 - 1.5 years, I'll be more than willing to travel and pay what it's worth at that time.... Willie Last edited by Willie; 10-04-2006 at 12:08 AM.