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Sounds more like a "best case scenario" than a better example. ![[:)]](/images/smilies/smile.png "Smile [:)]")
While there are some exceptions, in general Noodles is right in that regard.
One of the exceptions is when one plans to resale the vehicle within three or five, maybe seven years. Obviously the more you can get back on it, the less you'll have to roll into the next vehicle loan.
The other good example of where resale value comes into play, is if a wreck occurs. You're a little less likely to be upside-down on the value of the vehicle and insurance is less likely to "total" it, versus repair it. In the event the company decides to total the value, a higher aftermarket value will fetch a higher return. That will be more money down on the replacement. (but still a big fat net loss none-the-less)
As to whether the Fiesta ST in nearly sixty years time, will ever be anything like that best case scenario, we really really doubt that. I suspect it will ultimately be as valued as the 1.8L Ford Escort GT is today. I suspect they're able to squeeze more out of these engines, in part due to their "low friction" design elements.[/QUOTE
"1.8L Ford Escort GT" When is the last time they created an entire national rally circuit just for a Ford Escort GT? Those two cars are NOTHING a like. The FIST is a revolutionary car and it could have been more had Ford chose to drive its performance further forward.
While there are some exceptions, in general Noodles is right in that regard. One of the exceptions is when one plans to resale the vehicle within three or five, maybe seven years. Obviously the more you can get back on it, the less you'll have to roll into the next vehicle loan.
The other good example of where resale value comes into play, is if a wreck occurs. You're a little less likely to be upside-down on the value of the vehicle and insurance is less likely to "total" it, versus repair it. In the event the company decides to total the value, a higher aftermarket value will fetch a higher return. That will be more money down on the replacement. (but still a big fat net loss none-the-less)
As to whether the Fiesta ST in nearly sixty years time, will ever be anything like that best case scenario, we really really doubt that. I suspect it will ultimately be as valued as the 1.8L Ford Escort GT is today. I suspect they're able to squeeze more out of these engines, in part due to their "low friction" design elements.[/QUOTE
"1.8L Ford Escort GT" When is the last time they created an entire national rally circuit just for a Ford Escort GT? Those two cars are NOTHING a like. The FIST is a revolutionary car and it could have been more had Ford chose to drive its performance further forward.
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