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Re: Doug DeMuro buys Aston Martin
Posted: Mon Feb 29, 2016 4:40 pm
by kevm14
Maybe it does. Equivalent performance, more utility, more reliability, more moddability, but you don't get a fancy Italian badge (Cadillac vs Maserati is...not the same thing) or other exotic componentry. I guess it's a fair trade. And it tells me the badge is actually inflating the car's inherent value. Which is pretty sad.
Re: Doug DeMuro buys Aston Martin
Posted: Mon Feb 29, 2016 7:55 pm
by Adam
Bob wrote:which is why I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of your 2000 750il with 200k.
Best response ever.
Re: Doug DeMuro buys Aston Martin
Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2016 4:47 pm
by kevm14
He tallies the operating costs over his 5 months of ownership.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VWSPWTadDok
Even with the warranty, he figures this car costs around $6500 per 20k miles. Not including fuel, insurance, or actual repairs. Yikes.
Re: Doug DeMuro buys Aston Martin
Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2016 7:36 pm
by kevm14
He has sold it after 10 months and 18k.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hrrFAjxKtj0
He lost $10k on it which is bad enough but when you add EVERYTHING up the total cost was actually $23k. Which is a good reminder to add everything up when comparing costs of things.