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Originally Posted by HyperFox
Ill stick with my Chevy thanks. Lets see.. My fully loaded malibu cost $24,596. Are people just loyal to import cars, or just very stupid?
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Based on my own lengthy car buying history I'd say stupid. Ok, I'll be more polite...they are swayed by social pressures and slick advertising? I have no problem with imports and I do respect their quality but I base a large portion of my purchasing decisions on cost of ownership. On that criteria alone, North American vehicles win hands down.
I've learned to take advantage of depreciation. My latest Chevy, the 05 Malibu was purchased after it was 1 year old and had only 16,000kms.
Price, $16,000. I'm sure it carried a price of $26,000 new. Rated as one of the top vehicles in it's class and in the top 6 for safety. There is NO way you can find an import of this class, options and quality at that price. MY cost of ownership vs an import buyer's? Well, that will turn out to be downright embarassing for them.
