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"BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather" (bugeyedacura)
12/08/2013 at 18:58 • Filed to: None

This raises a good point though. Would you buy a new car that only lasted 20000 milea if it was only 3-4000 dollars?

DISCUSSION (15)

vdub_nut: scooter snob > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
12/08/2013 at 19:01

Depending on the features of said car, probably. that's about 2 years of driving (probably a bit less), so it's the same as a 15-20k car lasting you 10 years, but without the stigma of driving a 10 year old econo car that's about to grenade on the highway.

Manuél Ferrari > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
12/08/2013 at 19:03

Depends on how awesome the car is. If it's just a commuter then no. There are plenty of used cars you can buy for that price that will last for decades if you maintain them.

But if I could buy a crazy fast sports car for that price that would only last 20,000 miles then it would be a good deal. Because even if someone gave you an exotic sports car for free the maintenance on it would be at least that much after 20,000 miles anyhow.

dogisbadob > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
12/08/2013 at 19:08

No. Because used $3000 cars can last much much longer than that :p

I've already put over 20k on my $700 car, and it has no signs of dying soon!

However, many people pay 10-20x that for a car that only lasts that long (Jaguar, Land Rover, etc)

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > vdub_nut: scooter snob
12/08/2013 at 19:08

Lets say that the math carries through and it has the features of a 20k car. So like a nice DD that isn't over the top. Jetta or tC. Somethin like that.

vdub_nut: scooter snob > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
12/08/2013 at 19:12

By features I also meant things like engine/trans choices and quality. For the purposes of this exercise, I'm assuming it's a 4000$ Jetta that explodes at 20k miles.

Yes. I'd rather get a 2 year newer car than pay repair bills for a 10 year old car.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Manuél Ferrari
12/08/2013 at 19:14

I mean most of us Jalops would say no because we recognize the inherent value in used cars and extending the life of our cars. But I think if John Q Public could get a new Accord or 320i every other year for 3500 I think they'd do it.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > vdub_nut: scooter snob
12/08/2013 at 19:15

MSRP says 20k gets you a Jetta SE with a roof. That comes with the new 1.8t and either a 5MT or 6AT and the leatherette with the touch screen radio (no nav).

Manuél Ferrari > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
12/08/2013 at 19:17

They definitely would, since it would be cheaper than leasing. It would be like paying $145/month for a 2 year 10,000 mile a year lease. You can't lease a 320i for that price.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > dogisbadob
12/08/2013 at 19:26

Kinja'd!!!

Barbarian772 > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
12/08/2013 at 19:45

Why not just by a used car? I mean if it's something insanely fast.... of course, that won't happen though.

promoted by the color red > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
12/08/2013 at 20:14

As Jalops we'd probably find a way to drive it to 300,000 miles.

dogisbadob > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts.
12/08/2013 at 20:21

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > promoted by the color red
12/08/2013 at 21:09

That's our job :D

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > dogisbadob
12/09/2013 at 07:07

Kinja'd.

RW53104 > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
12/11/2013 at 19:19

I think many people would. But that's a pretty terrifyingly disposable vehicle, and I don't think our culture should lean that way.