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[Phil Rose <pjrose@servtech.com>]

>Date: Wed, 14 Jan 98 18:51:55 PST
>From: "Dave" <mhauk@ccsdana.net>
>Subject: used car prices the sequel
>
>>Ed wrote:
>
>>IF a comparable new car existed it would be close to or exceeding $50k.
>>The S4/6's were priced in the $40k's, if I remember correctly.  Apples
>>and oranges...  The A4 is a wonderful vehicle, but regardless of engine
>>or other options, it is not comparable to a 92-96 S4/6, no offense to
>>any A4 owners intended.
>
>Uhhhhh,  so are you saying that $50k is now a fair price for a new car?  I
>never disputed that the S4/S6 is a great car (see original post) what I AM
>saying is that the offensive prices that are being set for these cars are
>absurd.  Apples and oranges? maybe seeded grapes and seedless grapes.
>
>Dave

What can be "offensive" about the price someone sets for something like a
used car? For the most part, a car--especially an Audi--is a discretionary
item (unlike food and medicine, etc).

Just say no! ;-)

If the prices are unrealistic and unsupportable, they will fall soon enough.

I know that referring to an Audi as a "discretionary item" is sure to draw
some flames, but you all know all what I mean. Supply and demand effect
can't be avoided. If people are paying those (whatever) prices, then that's
what the cars' value _is_ at that moment in the market--maybe not to us.
Not offensive,  Maybe humorous, or baffling or...too bad.

Phil Rose

Phil Rose		Rochester, NY
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