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Originally Posted by lucid
So, you are saying if the M3 is priced too high, it might depreciate just as much, or nearly as much, as a 911, and for that reason, you would buy a 911. In other words, if the total cost of ownership of the M3 is close to the 911's for, say 2 years, than there is no point in buying a M3--unless it has performance you prefer.
I understand that. That's a solid way to look at things. However, isn't it clear that the cost of ownership of the 911 will be much higher than the M3's, even if the M3 is priced at $65k? Isn't that pretty much a fact? (If you say no, then I can see why we are disagreeing.)
If it is, then it really boils down to which car you like the most (because of the potential hp increase in the 911 or whatever else), and the base price of the M3 being $55k or $65k has nothing to do with any of this, which is my point.
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I do believe that the cost of ownership for the 911 will be more regardless of residuals.
My choice will not be soley based on which car I like the most. If the P car is not worth the extra initial cost to me, then I may get a car that isn't my first choice, but is a much cheaper close second. That may not work for you, but it does for me. If my favorite car was my first pick, it would be my previous turbo. I just have a hard time justifying all that extra money for the gain. So, the $55k MSRP could be one big factor in helping me choose the M3.