Why Unhappy Retirees Are Driving BMWs
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Why Unhappy Retirees Are Driving BMWs
Nice little read...
http://www.businessinsider.com/why-u...ng-bmws-2014-7
http://www.businessinsider.com/why-u...ng-bmws-2014-7
On the other hand, the happiest retirees in comparably luxurious cars are driving Lexuses — and in a five-year price comparison, Moss and his team found that owning a Lexus costs 16% less than a BMW. Happy retirees, he found, bought their cars for "comfort" and "cushion."
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makes a lot of sense, and agree that many retirees getting bmws are still in ego/competing (or fighting aging) mode.
but lexus of course is working hard at getting a younger audience, so hopefully they won't alienate the retiree buyers. the non-f / f split is a good approach but like most i still hope they aren't so restrictive on option choices.
but lexus of course is working hard at getting a younger audience, so hopefully they won't alienate the retiree buyers. the non-f / f split is a good approach but like most i still hope they aren't so restrictive on option choices.
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I'd bet that much of that 16% difference in ownership costs are in parts/service. First of all, BMWs, even with some free maintenance, have, like Audi and Mercedes, only a 4/50 warranty, even on the expensive drivetrain parts. Second, it's no secret that BMWs are (usually) less-reliable than Lexus products. Third, BMW, like Mercedes, charges an arm and a leg for repair/service work, if not warranty or done free. Fourth, insurance is often quite high for BMWs, not only for the way many of them are driven, but also for the high price of those replacement parts after an accident.
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I saw this on yahoo and what struck me as really odd is the BMW pictured. Its that rare convertible with the drop down doors. Really odd choice to show for a BMW.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/why-un...143200093.html
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/why-un...143200093.html
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I'd bet that much of that 16% difference in ownership costs are in parts/service. First of all, BMWs, even with some free maintenance, have, like Audi and Mercedes, only a 4/50 warranty, even on the expensive drivetrain parts. Second, it's no secret that BMWs are (usually) less-reliable than Lexus products. Third, BMW, like Mercedes, charges an arm and a leg for repair/service work, if not warranty or done free. Fourth, insurance is often quite high for BMWs, not only for the way many of them are driven, but also for the high price of those replacement parts after an accident.
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I'd bet that much of that 16% difference in ownership costs are in parts/service. First of all, BMWs, even with some free maintenance, have, like Audi and Mercedes, only a 4/50 warranty, even on the expensive drivetrain parts. Second, it's no secret that BMWs are (usually) less-reliable than Lexus products. Third, BMW, like Mercedes, charges an arm and a leg for repair/service work, if not warranty or done free. Fourth, insurance is often quite high for BMWs, not only for the way many of them are driven, but also for the high price of those replacement parts after an accident.
It all depends on how much money you want to spend.
For vehicles like Audi, BMW, MB and certain Lexus models, I would rather lease than own.
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