Thanks Subaru.......
Is it just me or is nobody else pi$$ed off with Subaru bringing out a new model every two years as they have done for the last two. In doing so, they help your car depreciate immensely - I mean, who is going to buy an older looking model when for a few grand more, you can get the 'current' model?
I was aiming to buy a new STi this summer however, due to them releasing yet another facelift model, I might not bother...... |
Originally Posted by Taff107
Is it just me or is nobody else pi$$ed off with Subaru bringing out a new model every two years as they have done for the last two. In doing so, they help your car depreciate immensely - I mean, who is going to buy an older looking model when for a few grand more, you can get the 'current' model?
I was aiming to buy a new STi this summer however, due to them releasing yet another facelift model, I might not bother...... or do as most people seem to do and stick with the same car for ever, thats what i'm doing! |
Originally Posted by Taff107
Is it just me or is nobody else pi$$ed off with Subaru bringing out a new model every two years
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local dealer doing end of line WRX's at £2500 of list price, should keep used prices up
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its called progress.
they all do it. its not just restricted to cars. look at consumer electronics or computers. live with it or go by bus. |
If you know they do it every two years should it not be expected?;)
Merry Xmas. |
exactly.
jeez buy a bike. :cuckoo: |
yup
Originally Posted by Steve Perriam
its called progress.
they all do it. its not just restricted to cars. look at consumer electronics or computers. live with it or go by bus. |
i know the feeling, bought a sti prodrive in september 2002 for £27500 to have the sti 8 released in november for £25k
mark |
i think taf needs to get a life !
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Originally Posted by Steve Perriam
i think taf needs to get a life !
A friend of mine used to trade his Mondeo in every year. It cost him at least £4000 each to get the newer model, even though he always done less than average miles. If you're concerned about losing money - don't buy cars, buy property! |
So Steve it doesn't bother you that your STi will lose about a third of its value when they bring out (another) facelift car? or perhaps you have more money than sense......:Whatever_
Originally Posted by highlander68k
....Or a better paying job ;)
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Doh!
Which part of product development don't you understand? You want them to keep their product looking a bit stale and 'old' purely to protect your depreciation??? Modern production techniques mean that ALL manufacturers can update and freshen styling much more often than before. So why shouldn't they? If sales are flagging with a certain 'look', it makes fine business sense to change that 'look'. I don't remember ever seeing any manufacturer giving out guarantees on : 1) future residual values 2) future model revisions (or lack of!) Can't see why you're so bothered??????? Cars depreciate - FACT. Model revisions are made - FACT. |
I asked the salesman at my Scooby dealership if there were any new models or facelifts due soon.... this was in august... he said "no"..... couple of weeks later i hear about the MY05 WRX with red calipers :D
Oh well... I wudnt have waited anyway! :) |
Originally Posted by HighlandLaddie
Can't see why you're so bothered???????
Originally Posted by HighlandLaddie
Model revisions are made - FACT.
I bet Subaru are so glad that they have people who are so understanding as you.....:Whatever_ |
Originally Posted by Taff107
Ummm...maybe it's because when I pay 27k for a car, I don't want it to be worth 10k two years later http://instagiber.net/smiliesdotcom/cwm/3dlil/idea.gif
If you don't want to lose £17k on a car over 2 years, perhaps it's time you reconsidered how & when you spend your money as playing the "low depreciation" game is a game that disappeared long ago from the Subaru marque (late 90's). As I said before, exactly where did Subaru state that they would protect residuals, or prevent model revisions when you purchased your car?. How many other vehicle manufacturers consistently facelift their cars every two years? |
Originally Posted by Taff107
Oh and I have a motorbike, two cars, a new motorhome and a house so thanks for your concern but I get paid well enough thank you! :)
Brand new cars are one of the quickest ways to lose your hard-earned. So long as you realise that..........the smart money in the last 5 years has been on property and not motorbikes, two cars, and a motorhome :D :D :D Why else would I be running around in a 14 year old car...... |
Given the ugliness of the facelift for the end of 2005, I can see older models holding their value a bit more, at least if the new late-05 engines are installed into them :P
Just as they have the Legacy looking spot-on they go and ruin the Impreza. |
2005?
imho, the 2005 is a ugly mother :( and i loved the bug eye, and i love my blobeye!!
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Originally Posted by Lum
Given the ugliness of the facelift for the end of 2005, I can see older models holding their value a bit more, at least if the new late-05 engines are installed into them :P
Just as they have the Legacy looking spot-on they go and ruin the Impreza. The new Legacy STi is an absolute stunner. Lum, I hope you don't mind but I've copied your pic from an earlier post. http://img160.exs.cx/img160/3234/ks1p1010902086xk.jpg Dear father Christmas, Can I please have a Legacy STi for my main present. Big-G |
Originally Posted by Taff107
Is it just me or is nobody else pi$$ed off with Subaru bringing out a new model every two years as they have done for the last two. In doing so, they help your car depreciate immensely - I mean, who is going to buy an older looking model when for a few grand more, you can get the 'current' model?
I was aiming to buy a new STi this summer however, due to them releasing yet another facelift model, I might not bother...... |
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