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Sounds like a vanishing market, though. People don't buy new cars because theirs are "outdated". They buy the new shiny because they deserve the new shiny goda
by thanatropism 10y ago
Sounds like a vanishing market, though.
People don't buy new cars because theirs are "outdated". They buy the new shiny because they deserve the new shiny godammit. Not unlike computer hardware geeks who only buy new devices when they need it.
- smpetrey 10y agoAre you kidding me? Have you ever worked in/or visited a vehicle dealership? It's over -run with 1st-movers, and most of the time the owners and salesmen always have the newest and latest.
- Spooky23 10y agoNot like it used to be. See: https://www.rita.dot.gov/bts/sites/rita.dot.gov.bts/files/publications/national_transportation_statistics/html/table_01_26.html_mfd https://www.rita.dot.gov/bts/sites/rita.dot.gov.bts/files/pu... I work with a group of well paid engineering types. About 50% have cars < 5 years old. I have the third oldest -- a 2003 model year. My boss drives a 1991 Accord, although this will be its last winter.