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987 makes Edmunds's lowest "true cost to own" list...
Another feel-good accolade for 987 owners, the Box makes Edmund's lowest "true cost to own" list for 2006 in the convertible over $45K category.
Sedans Sedan Under $15,000: Scion xA Sedan Under $25,000: Toyota Corolla Sedan Under $35,000: Volkswagen Passat Sedan Under $45,000: Lexus IS 350 Sedan Over $45,000: Acura RL Wagons Wagon Under $15,000: Scion xB Wagon Under $25,000: Toyota Matrix Wagon Under $35,000: Mazda MAZDA6 Wagon Under $45,000: Saab 9-5 Wagon Over $45,000: Audi A6 Coupes Coupe Under $15,000: Ford Focus Coupes Under $25,000: Honda Insight Coupe Under $35,000: Honda Accord Coupe Under $45,000: Audi TT Coupe Over $45,000: Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Convertibles Convertible Under $25,000: Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Under $35,000: Toyota Camry Solara Convertible Under $45,000: Nissan 350Z Convertible Over $45,000: Porsche Boxster Trucks Compact Truck: Chevrolet Colorado Large Truck: Toyota Tundra SUVs SUV Under $25,000: Honda CR-V SUV Under $35,000: Toyota Highlander SUV Under $45,000: Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV Over $45,000: Lexus RX 400h Vans Minivan: Mazda MAZDA5 Not sure how they can project this for a two year old model, but the criteria and methodology is here: http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/tco/2006/index.html# |
Hmm... I don't know what to think about that. They've got the VW New Beetle on that list also and those have tons of problems!
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They clearly do not factor out out of warranty costs.
Moreover, I would think they are simply guessing on depreciation costs going forward. Consider me skeptical. |
It says in their description that they take into account maintenance costs for five years, at 15,000 miles a year though...
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I think we may be missing the point, in that Edmund's is not saying the Boxster is cheap to run, just cheaper than the competition and when you look at the convertible over 45K category, there's some pretty pricey competition. I'd assume that almost all cars in that segment run on quality (read short-lived) rubber which is the first thing that comes to mind in terms of higher maintenance costs after routine interval service. The Box also has that 20K interval, so in 80,000 miles of driving you'd have only four service intervals vs. a Merc for example, where you'd have 6 (13K) intervals.
The main point in my mind is that while we don't have it cheap, it could be alot worse. |
Hmm, I'd expect the Ferrari Enzo would do well. Considering it's value increases instead of depreciating, you could actually make money by owning one.
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I remain a cynic!
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