Smart ForTwo lost 3.9%

[forestacademy]

I may not be "saving" as much money this year since gas prices are lower, but I'm sure not "spending" more either

[forestacademy]

OK, after I read the artical I clicked a link to another artical, Chevrolet Malibu, Smart car and other shockers on list of biggest resale value losers in August - Drive On: A conversation about the cars and trucks we drive - USATODAY.com showing the most depreciating cars and then onto the one about the 10 worst cars. The list from cars.com. But this list includes the 10 best
If Pontiac Aztek is only the 10th-worst car of the decade, imagine the rest of this rogues gallery - Drive On: A conversation about the cars and trucks we drive - USATODAY.com

In the first artical about depreciation where GM leads the pack the Chevrolet Malibu lost 5.5% of its value for the month but in the 10 best the Chevrolet Malibu is on the top of their list.

[DoraAnderson]

Originally Posted by BobDiaz

Well, this is a bit like the stock market, the only prices that matter are on the day you buy and on the day you sell. So if you aren't selling you smart fortwo today, does this really matter?


Bob Diaz

Not today, not tomorrow, not for a LONG TIME! (UNLESS I get a BRABUS! Even then I'd consider keeping this one too!)

[The Rigger]

Originally Posted by gusfraga

Our smart cars value is going down

Yeah, and.... ???

*All* cars depreciate. Period. Some depreciate more slowly than others, but they all do.

[DoraAnderson]

Originally Posted by forestacademy

OK, after I read the artical I clicked a link to another artical, Chevrolet Malibu, Smart car and other shockers on list of biggest resale value losers in August - Drive On: A conversation about the cars and trucks we drive - USATODAY.com showing the most depreciating cars and then onto the one about the 10 worst cars. The list from cars.com. But this list includes the 10 best
If Pontiac Aztek is only the 10th-worst car of the decade, imagine the rest of this rogues gallery - Drive On: A conversation about the cars and trucks we drive - USATODAY.com

In the first artical about depreciation where GM leads the pack the Chevrolet Malibu lost 5.5% of its value for the month but in the 10 best the Chevrolet Malibu is on the top of their list.

Funny that on that list, that VOLVO has appreciated. That junker (IMHO; they do NOT like Texas heat!) only gets like 18 mpg!
I suspect that once the excitement of the BP oil discovery in the Gulf of Mexico dies down, gas is going to soar again, and all those F150's will return to the used car lots.

[Neonspinnazz]

Originally Posted by Smartdavis

Just hang on. In 30 or 40 years it will be a classic.

Yeah, like you could keep the pano roof from crazing for that long...

GOOD LUCK!

Seriously, crazing is NOT good...

[psychobeth]

You know, this is the same kind of thing you see on all those home improvement shows where the folks remodel and the host says something like "Oh! You've made $.... on this remodel!" Well, guess what. You haven't made diddly unless you SELL the place - you've SPENT $...... Reality, guys..

And you can say all day that my Tiny Red has lost $....., but I haven't lost a penny because I'm not selling her. In my book, she's worth every penny I paid in the good mileage I get, in the smiles I have every time I drive her and in the 'cute' remarks and smiles I get from the people who see her.

Lost money? Nope, not me.

[gusfraga]

Is just a post, your sacarstic stupidity doesn't contribute anything to forum
Is simple every car depreciates but the article is trying to show that smart is the one that depreciate most because is a subcompact.
Thats it but you are soo wise that did not notice the meaning of my post.
I hope you are surprise now

Well, I hope you let us know any other surprising news you dig up.[/QUOTE]

[psychobeth]

Personal flames indicate a childishness and lack of command of the language.

The rather simple point I was making is that the do-it-yourself homeowners will make no money unless they sell their houses.

We will lose no money unless we sell our cars.

A simple concept. I'm sorry that you failed to understand it.

[gusfraga]

Sorry but I was not talking to you . I do not see any problem with you post.
My answer was directed to Chris Wurgler.

Originally Posted by psychobeth

Personal flames indicate a childishness and lack of command of the language.

The rather simple point I was making is that the do-it-yourself homeowners will make no money unless they sell their houses.

We will lose no money unless we sell our cars.

A simple concept. I'm sorry that you failed to understand it.