Tag: pre owned cars

It has become common knowledge that cars lose value the moment they are driven off the lot. Yet, every single day, people run out to dealerships, sign on the line, and suffer an immediate loss in value. Oftentimes, the moment people drive off the lot, they are already in debt for more than the vehicle is worth, which is equally terrifying and saddening. It’s no wonder that many financial experts strongly recommend pre-owned vehicles as an alternative to the poor investment associated with new car ownership. Interestingly enough, this paradigm is amplified in the luxury car sector, with many luxury vehicle models reaching a depreciated level far more rapidly than other vehicle sales. While that may not seem totally surprising to you, the actual cost of new luxury vehicles may actually shock you.

Crunching the Numbers

As stated before, nearly everyone knows that value is lost [...]

We are truly blessed to live where we do. Living so close to the mountains in the beautiful Denver and Fort Collins metropolitan areas awards all of the sustainable foot traffic growth associated with flat ground—and all within sight of some of the world’s most beautiful mountains. As a resident of one of the best places in the country to hike, bike, climb, ski, and even live, it is not a surprise that the finer things in life just mean more here. A home with a view here means much more than it does just about anywhere else in the country and affords the owner some of the greatest vistas found anywhere. Likewise, the mountain roads found here are some of the safest, beautiful roads in the world, and are best enjoyed in a vehicle that grants performance and drivability on par with the quality of views available. What we mean to say is, the [...]

Finding a reputable, knowledgeable service center is important before even considering an exotic car purchase. Of course, many foreign vehicles have dealerships that can be trusted for service, the problem is that they know they are the most convenient option, and your bill will reflect that. If you service your Mercedes, BMW, or other foreign or exotic vehicle at a dealership outside of a maintenance warranty, then you can expect a hefty bill to follow even the most minor servicing. Anyone that has visited a licensed dealership for a high-end or foreign brand can attest to the exorbitant cost commonly associated with official service centers. But why is this the case, and what makes exotic car service so different from domestic vehicles?

Availability

Servicing a BMW or Mercedes in Europe is often a dramatically different experience, simply because the parts are far more abundant. Additionally, [...]