[tuccillo]

My 2014 Yamaha gets 50 mpg, sometimes a bit better.

Originally Posted by Viperguy

Just put gas in my wife's quiet tech Yamaha 2020. It got a little over 40 mpg. Her Ford C-Max hybrid gets almost 50 around town. Cheaper to drive the car.

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by Viperguy

Just put gas in my wife's quiet tech Yamaha 2020. It got a little over 40 mpg. Her Ford C-Max hybrid gets almost 50 around town. Cheaper to drive the car.

Thought of this many times. You did not mention that the Yamaha has no AC, no radio, is noisier, is smellier, has a rougher ride and has a top speed of 20+/- miles per hour. When we 1st moved here had a VW which got 44 MPG and salesman bragged the Yamaha got 40 MPG

[bobdeb]

Originally Posted by tuccillo

Well, we have had two CR-Vs and nothing has failed. One was 7 years old when we sold it and the other is 10 years old and we still have it. The chances of anything failing on a 2-3 year old car is near zero and if something did fail virtually all cars come with 3 or 4 year bumper-to-bumper warranties.

Depreciation factors comes into play the longer you hold a vehicle.

A used car still under some reasonable warranty is more attractive to buyers.

[tuccillo]

So, you are changing the topic from the reliability of a 2-3 year old car to depreciation?

Originally Posted by bobdeb

Depreciation factors comes into play the longer you hold a vehicle.

A used car still under some reasonable warranty is more attractive to buyers.

[Bilyclub]

Originally Posted by kkingston57

Thought of this many times. You did not mention that the Yamaha has no AC, no radio, is noisier, is smellier, has a rougher ride and has a top speed of 20+/- miles per hour. When we 1st moved here had a VW which got 44 MPG and salesman bragged the Yamaha got 40 MPG

VW got caught fudging there MPG numbers, so maybe not.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by kkingston57

Thought of this many times. You did not mention that the Yamaha has no AC, no radio, is noisier, is smellier, has a rougher ride and has a top speed of 20+/- miles per hour. When we 1st moved here had a VW which got 44 MPG and salesman bragged the Yamaha got 40 MPG

So you’re comparing lawnmower engine in golf cart to VW and about 1/4 the cost? I take it you don’t golf cause you can’t drive the VW on golf course. I guess don’t remember the biggest fine in USA history at time was when VW got caught lying and cheating about emissions.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by tuccillo

So, you are changing the topic from the reliability of a 2-3 year old car to depreciation?

Actually even Yugo’s would last two or three years. Any vehicle now days that can’t go at least 5 years with zero problems has quality problems and that’s it you do absolutely nothing.

[Indiana Randy]

I have a 2019 HONDA CRV with 26,000 miles, 2 wheel drive, gas engine. It shows from inception it has averaged 33.6 mpg. Great economical car.

[peachpit]

If you have a 2008 model of any car, you will be so much happier with a 2021 anything. Drive them all. There is not one new car on the market that will not put your 2008 to shame. Don't worry about badges ie German, US, Japan, Korea, buy what fits you best.

[bobdeb]

Originally Posted by tuccillo

So, you are changing the topic from the reliability of a 2-3 year old car to depreciation?

Whatever...

It all depends on mileage and wear and tear. If you drive an EcoBoost turbo like a maniac your reliability comes into play.

If you buy a high mileage vehicle know well what reliability issues might come into play.

If you drive like my wife and put on like 4k miles a year who cares.

High mileage hybrids are a gamble. Cost of repairs are higher than normal.

I've had 3 new BMWs. Never buy another one due to excessive depreciation, reliability and cost of repairs. Oh, look sharp and nice to drive but buyer beware.

And you never thanked a single person just one time?

[bobdeb]

Originally Posted by tuccillo

So, you are changing the topic from the reliability of a 2-3 year old car to depreciation?

Whatever...

It all depends on mileage and wear and tear. If you drive an EcoBoost turbo like a maniac your reliability comes into play.

If you buy a high mileage vehicle know well what reliability issues might come into play.

If you drive like my wife and put on like 4k miles a year who cares.

High mileage hybrids are a gamble. Cost of repairs are higher than normal.

I've had 3 new BMWs. Never buy another one due to excessive depreciation, reliability and cost of repairs. Oh, look sharp and nice to drive but buyer beware.

And you never thanked a single person just one time?

[tuccillo]

Blah, blah, blah .... As I originally responded to your post (see post #50), a 2-3 year old car does not need to be traded as it is covered by warranty.

Originally Posted by bobdeb

Whatever...

It all depends on mileage and wear and tear. If you drive an EcoBoost turbo like a maniac your reliability comes into play.

If you buy a high mileage vehicle know well what reliability issues might come into play.

If you drive like my wife and put on like 4k miles a year who cares.

High mileage hybrids are a gamble. Cost of repairs are higher than normal.

I've had 3 new BMWs. Never buy another one due to excessive depreciation, reliability and cost of repairs. Oh, look sharp and nice to drive but buyer beware.

And you never thanked a single person just one time?

[bobdeb]

Originally Posted by tuccillo

Blah, blah, blah ....

So little says so much...

[tuccillo]

Back at you chief.

Originally Posted by bobdeb

So little says so much...