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#9998 of 10007 Re: Volvos--I would Avoid [amerjam] by rayainsw Nov 20, 2009 (9:30 am)
Replying to: amerjam (Nov 18, 2009 4:21 am) "Member Since: November 18, 2009 " And only this one post. Oh, well.... My point here was only that the mfr wty is [ whatever it is ] and I would NOT expect the mfr to pay for the full cost of any major repair past the terms. Else why set terms? Just my 0.2 gallons worth... - Ray Personally, would not have a Volvo [ or any other car ] past the mfr mty.... Replies to this message: tlong (Nov 21, 2009 7:46 pm) rayainsw (Nov 22, 2009 6:27 am) jimbres (Nov 22, 2009 6:55 am) tayl0rd (Nov 25, 2009 8:27 am) and 4 more...
#9999 of 10007 2011 Nissan Fuga officially release in Japan 19 Nov by james27 Nov 20, 2009 (3:36 pm)
On the Nissan home site, they posted a press release on the new Fuga, which will be the new 2010 Infiniti M when it hits the US in March. While there have been pictures floating around, these show the (Japanese) production car and discusses some of the new stuff available in the car. The (real) silver powder used in the finish of the wood give it an elegant look. They use active noise-cancelling technology to quiet the cabin. One speaker in each door panel and one on the rear deck. It's incorporated with the Bose stereo. That's one thing I really don't like on my 2006 M, the sound level is still annoying on a long (boring) trip on the interstate after spending about $1k on adding noise mats (Dynamat) to the whole thing except for the roof. Anyway, you can read it yourself at http://press.nissan-global.com/EN/CORPORATE/report2009.html#091119
#10000 of 10007 Re: Volvos--I would Avoid [rayainsw] by tlong Nov 21, 2009 (7:46 pm)
Replying to: rayainsw (Nov 20, 2009 9:30 am) Personally, would not have a Volvo [ or any other car ] past the mfr mty....   Cool! You can prop up the economy and the automakers, and I can get a well-depreciated luxury sedan for less money and get 100K miles out of it. Replies to this message: rayainsw (Nov 22, 2009 6:27 am) jimbres (Nov 22, 2009 6:55 am) tayl0rd (Nov 25, 2009 8:27 am) jimbres (Nov 25, 2009 10:30 am) tlong (Nov 25, 2009 4:09 pm) and 2 more...
#10001 of 10007 Re: Volvos--I would Avoid [tlong] by rayainsw Nov 22, 2009 (6:27 am)
Replying to: tlong (Nov 21, 2009 7:46 pm) "Cool! You can prop up the economy and the automakers, and I can get a well-depreciated luxury sedan for less money and get 100K miles out of it."   I live to serve... - Ray Doing my part to 'prop up the economy'. With [ extended ] mfr wty to past where I will likely sell or trade...
#10002 of 10007 Re: Volvos--I would Avoid [tlong] by jimbres Nov 22, 2009 (6:55 am)
Replying to: tlong (Nov 21, 2009 7:46 pm) Agreed. So many people don't understand that post-warranty repairs generally cost less than new car depreciation. Replies to this message: tayl0rd (Nov 25, 2009 8:27 am) jimbres (Nov 25, 2009 10:30 am) tlong (Nov 25, 2009 4:09 pm) jimbres (Nov 26, 2009 6:59 am) tayl0rd (Dec 01, 2009 7:40 am)
#10003 of 10007 Re: Volvos--I would Avoid [jimbres] by tayl0rd Nov 25, 2009 (8:27 am)
Replying to: jimbres (Nov 22, 2009 6:55 am) True enough, jim, but that new car depreciation is amortized over the term of the loan, and you don't feel the sting unless you want out too soon. Whereas, a [major] repair bill is the equivalent of being hit in the face w/ a 1x6 plank when you aren't looking! Replies to this message: jimbres (Nov 25, 2009 10:30 am) tlong (Nov 25, 2009 4:09 pm) jimbres (Nov 26, 2009 6:59 am) tayl0rd (Dec 01, 2009 7:40 am)
#10004 of 10007 Re: Volvos--I would Avoid [tayl0rd] by jimbres Nov 25, 2009 (10:30 am)
Replying to: tayl0rd (Nov 25, 2009 8:27 am) Whereas, a [major] repair bill is the equivalent of being hit in the face w/ a 1x6 plank when you aren't looking!   And that's why I maintain a sizeable emergency fund - so that I can cover big bills without breaking a sweat.   I know that putting aside money from today's paycheck so that you can deal comfortably with tomorrow's unpleasant surprises is so, I dunno, prehistoric, but I am old & set in my ways.
#10005 of 10007 Re: Volvos--I would Avoid [tayl0rd] by tlong Nov 25, 2009 (4:09 pm)
Replying to: tayl0rd (Nov 25, 2009 8:27 am) True enough, jim, but that new car depreciation is amortized over the term of the loan...   Who said anything about loans?   Pay cash and save those payments and that interest, and you have enough for your next car in a few years. Replies to this message: jimbres (Nov 26, 2009 6:59 am) tayl0rd (Dec 01, 2009 7:40 am)
#10006 of 10007 Re: Volvos--I would Avoid [tlong] by jimbres Nov 26, 2009 (6:59 am)
Replying to: tlong (Nov 25, 2009 4:09 pm) Strongly agree. We haven't financed any of our cars since the late 80s.   I also think that cash buyers (1) keep their cars longer, (2) spend more time researching their purchases & (3) are less likely to buy impulsively. That's been our experience, at any rate.   One more thing: Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.
#10007 of 10007 Re: Volvos--I would Avoid [tlong] by tayl0rd Dec 01, 2009 (7:40 am)
Replying to: tlong (Nov 25, 2009 4:09 pm) Well, it's not like paying cash for a car makes it immune to depreciation and repair bills.

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