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I actually would calculate and quantified all the numbers to make the comparison...
e.g if I have a e30 M3, low-km, pristine condition. say worth 50K now.
guesstimating all the repair & maintenance cost, insurance, future values..etc
You might realize driving the car daily for 4 years could cost you $30-40K+ (car value goes down to 15-20K, + repair costs)
it is a nice car, but $40K is enough to lease a brand new 335i/S4 for 4 years.
Do you think you will get more enjoyment driving a E30 M3 for 4 years or a 2015 335i/S4 for 4 years at the same cost?
I am sure some will prefer the E30, others will prefer a new car. Point is, once you put it into a number it makes the comparison much easier
Btw, dont' quote me on those numbers, I am just making random guess. You might find out driving the E30 M3 for another 4 years would only cost you $15K (because it didn't drop much in value + fewer repairs), in which case the cost is comparable to driving a brand new yaris.
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