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<blockquote data-quote="ALBundy" data-source="post: 404459" data-attributes="member: 15"><p>What really spurs the reconditioned car market is the <u><strong>price differential</strong></u> between Malaysia and other markets, namely Japan and the UK as most of the reconditioned cars are imported from these countries, and not depreciation.</p><p> </p><p>If car prices in Malaysia are on par with these countries, either with higher car prices in Japan and the UK <strong>OR</strong> lower car prices in Malaysia, then there is no market for reconditioned cars. </p><p> </p><p>And that is why BMW Msia has come out with pre-reg options and Premium Selection Section to counter the grey importers. If one were to take into account of the warranty issues + Free Service, and other equipment incompatibility (like radio, navigation and so forth) then a pre-reg unit which is newer with lesser mileage isn't too bad an option. </p><p> </p><p>As for depreciation rates, it is mainly due to market forces and government policies, namely supply & demand and financing options, roadtax and etc.. </p><p> </p><p>Let's just say if financial institutions were to provide ample financing to vehicles aged up to 15 years, the used car prices of the E36 and E39 wouldn't be at where it is right now, as more buyers would be able to purchase these cars (more demand). Likewise cars with smaller engine capacity (320, 325) have lower depreciation rates compared to 328, 330 and etc, due to the roadtax structure. </p><p> </p><p>Too bad BMW doesnt make an E90 with a 1.8 liter engine ala 116i, otherwise I would think that would be perfect for you <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p> </p><p>Cheers</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ALBundy, post: 404459, member: 15"] What really spurs the reconditioned car market is the [U][B]price differential[/B][/U] between Malaysia and other markets, namely Japan and the UK as most of the reconditioned cars are imported from these countries, and not depreciation. If car prices in Malaysia are on par with these countries, either with higher car prices in Japan and the UK [B]OR[/B] lower car prices in Malaysia, then there is no market for reconditioned cars. And that is why BMW Msia has come out with pre-reg options and Premium Selection Section to counter the grey importers. If one were to take into account of the warranty issues + Free Service, and other equipment incompatibility (like radio, navigation and so forth) then a pre-reg unit which is newer with lesser mileage isn't too bad an option. As for depreciation rates, it is mainly due to market forces and government policies, namely supply & demand and financing options, roadtax and etc.. Let's just say if financial institutions were to provide ample financing to vehicles aged up to 15 years, the used car prices of the E36 and E39 wouldn't be at where it is right now, as more buyers would be able to purchase these cars (more demand). Likewise cars with smaller engine capacity (320, 325) have lower depreciation rates compared to 328, 330 and etc, due to the roadtax structure. Too bad BMW doesnt make an E90 with a 1.8 liter engine ala 116i, otherwise I would think that would be perfect for you :) Cheers [/QUOTE]
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