> i have effectively got an asset sitting in the garage, but it not an > investment. why? Because you can't sell it for more than it cost? I suppose that would still be considered an "investment", just not a good one. It's a hobby when the ROI is negative, eh? -- Huw Powell http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi/ 82 Audi Coupe; 84 4kq; 85 Coupe GT; 73 F250