Holy Depreciation! Time to buy?
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That's absolutely not the case...I have three Benzes right now, have owned a total of 6. Never had any issues and they're certainly not maintenance heavy.
And yes, even the limited models depreciate.
And yes, even the limited models depreciate.
At that price, the S65 is very tempting.
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the luxury cars are so different in that respect to an american or cheap import. People expect those cars to make noise, rattle etc and they live with it. If a BENZ, has a snag in the leather it is taken in, a small rattle that is caused by a rock in the tire....it is taken in... and that hurts the overall scores for times in service
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You say that because you drive a Loti
Anyone who buys a Porsche knows they rattle. If you don't know that and expect no rattles than don't by a Porschi (is that plural RB?)
I like that Loti comment I saw.
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Mercedes Benz forever has been the depreciation king. Good market or bad market whomever buys one gets hammered like no other car. So in a bad market they are going to drop like flies.
that's the best example i've ever seen above. I've never understood the guys that buy those 180k benz knowing they sell for 100k in a year. it's odd to me. I don't know if it's because benz makes so many or because people dump them because they are in the shop all of the time.
that's the best example i've ever seen above. I've never understood the guys that buy those 180k benz knowing they sell for 100k in a year. it's odd to me. I don't know if it's because benz makes so many or because people dump them because they are in the shop all of the time.
And people don't buy a Benz, they lease. You'll be amazed at how many people go that route, partly because of the insane depreciation curve.
And I'm with CrazyRuskie, I would never buy a NEW Benz. Let someone else eat that depreciation like I did!
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Ruskie,
Merry Christmas (Russian Orthodox Calendar)
I am in the Ukraine now, heading back to Moscow on the 9th.
I miss driving period, let alone my car.
I hope to see you all on a drive or something after I get back towards the end of the month.
Cheers,
Brian
Merry Christmas (Russian Orthodox Calendar)
I am in the Ukraine now, heading back to Moscow on the 9th.
I miss driving period, let alone my car.
I hope to see you all on a drive or something after I get back towards the end of the month.
Cheers,
Brian
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Originally Posted by H20SKIER
Anyone who buys a Porsche knows they rattle. If you don't know that and expect no rattles than don't by a Porschi (is that plural RB?)
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Mine has no rattles...nor did my 996C4S. Better check to see if you got the real thing.
Anyone who buys a Porsche knows they rattle. If you don't know that and expect no rattles than don't by a Porschi (is that plural RB?)
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Mine has no rattles...nor did my 996C4S. Better check to see if you got the real thing.
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[/quote]wow i just checked all 4 of my porsche vin numbers are they supposed to end in FAUXPORSCHE?
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Mark, I think you were taken all 4 times. As for the rattles & Mercedes etc, truth be told I take my car in to the dealership when I have a rattle... I expect a little better quality out of a $45k car lol, shouldn't be rattling in the first year.