"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
11/03/2016 at 07:43 • Filed to: Volvo
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"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
11/03/2016 at 07:43 • Filed to: Volvo | 1
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Seriously, the new Volvos are some of the most nondescript vehicle front ends design wise. There was a brief time when you could get your 2016 XC90 T5 Momentum without the signature headlamps. Volvo realized the headlamps are more important than the badge in the grill to recognizing the vehicles are I’ll wager that you will NEVER see another Volvo offered without the “Thor’s Hammer” LED signature.
Go look up used 2016 XC90s, look for the T5 Momentum (/AWD) and I think it may surprise you how many are out there and how freaking well they are still holding value. Was seriously expecting this particular version to plummet in value...
random001
> Wobbles the Mind
11/03/2016 at 08:15 |
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It’s a new Volvo, why wouldn’t they hold their value? Also, THOR!!!
HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
> Wobbles the Mind
11/03/2016 at 08:26 |
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Those basic headlightsmake that fearing lookk about 5 years older at least. If some one told me that was a 2009 and I didn’t know better I’d believe them. The smaller wheel also make it the car lol older but I still think they look nice.
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Wobbles the Mind
> random001
11/03/2016 at 08:27 |
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The higher models like the T6 and T8 are falling as expected though. Usually that pushes down the base model values, however while 2017 models are here and 2016 T8 models are hitting $55k while 2016 T6 are heading towards $49k, these super base T5s are still holding strong at $45,000 which is about a $3,000 discount from MSRP. Pretty much the 2016 base models are the same new, used, and with “better” versions approaching their price points.
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Wobbles the Mind
> HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
11/03/2016 at 08:36 |
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We are getting to a point where headlamp design is the only way I’m telling refreshes apart. 2016 vs the 2017 refreshed Jeep Grand Cherokee for example:
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random001
> Wobbles the Mind
11/03/2016 at 08:54 |
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That wobbles my mind...
Eric @ opposite-lock.com
> Wobbles the Mind
11/03/2016 at 08:55 |
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I see this with a lot of “value” cars these days. They have some baseline transportation in segment value that decreases very slowly for a varying number of years (5-10, generally, depending on make/model), then they suffer dramatic depreciation. Mysteriously, the first buyer with the great new car loan terms ends up selling with the second-lowest depreciation over the life of the car. The second or third buyer takes the biggest hit when the biggest percentage depreciation kicks in, on top of the fact they almost certainly started with worse loan terms. The only worse position might be catching a falling knife before it hits the ground. After it depreciates to basic transportation levels, it loses very little over a long period and sometimes even gains in value (offsetting inflation).
It’s a strange world we live in these days. All the old rules are out the window right now.
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Wobbles the Mind
> Eric @ opposite-lock.com
11/03/2016 at 09:11 |
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Thank you for this, Im glad Im not the only one noticing this trend! I told people that the super basic $42,000 Jaguar F-Pace 35t being offered right now will probably be the best financial option EVER from the brand since it will still be a $35,000 vehicle in three years, especially with 340 hp on tap (going to the rear exclusively without AWD), tons of practicality, and those cat badges all around. You can survive on 18' wheels for a couple years, Jerry.
Edit: Huh, I just checked and they dont offer the RWD, 35t Base model. I know I configured one just before they launched in the US...
FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem
> Wobbles the Mind
11/03/2016 at 09:48 |
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I absolutely hate the fact that xenons aren’t even standard on premium cars. Probably because nobody would opt for led lights if that would be the case. Just take a look at this sad A6
for Michigan
> Wobbles the Mind
11/03/2016 at 09:48 |
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I hadn’t seen that the GC was getting another facelift. That’s a huge improvement over the last update. It always looked like they couldn’t afford to do a real facelift.