Okay, MMarshall and I ask your automotive questions.... again
11-16-07, 07:13 AM
#31
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The problem with used luxury cars is that all luxury cars today are FILLED with technology, and as we know, the technology changes quickly and thus ages quickly. Who wants an original iPod? 
Who wants a car with a slow nav system that uses CDs? Like BMWs did until just a couple of years ago. Who wants a car with a cassette player? Oh wait, the current GS still has one. Who wants a car without side and other airbags? And maintaining older technology gets more and more expensive as the car ages. After a while there's a real shortage of parts or in some cases no parts except salvage.
Sure some people want these things, there will always be a market at some price. But as these cars get MORE sophisticated, they will age even more rapidly, like yesterday's PCs.
Who wants a car with a slow nav system that uses CDs? Like BMWs did until just a couple of years ago. Who wants a car with a cassette player? Oh wait, the current GS still has one. Who wants a car without side and other airbags? And maintaining older technology gets more and more expensive as the car ages. After a while there's a real shortage of parts or in some cases no parts except salvage.Sure some people want these things, there will always be a market at some price. But as these cars get MORE sophisticated, they will age even more rapidly, like yesterday's PCs.
Will the days of 3 year model generations come, instead of just a refresh?
11-16-07, 10:48 AM
#32
Lexus Fanatic
Check out some of the materials used for the dash, climate/radio controls, and center console in this car. They are going to have a VERY short life span.
11-16-07, 07:35 PM
#34
Lexus Fanatic
But I personally think the best compromise I ever saw between ride and handling is the bread-and butter (non M) BMW 5-series.
Last edited by mmarshall; 11-16-07 at 07:40 PM.
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