Quote:
Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy
I think your logic regarding value is totally backwards. Used SUVs depreciate down to nothing, there are hundreds of late '90s Tahoes and Suburbans on the market for well under $5k. But it is very hard to find a good condition high MPG car for cheap, mainly because there's so much demand for them. KBB is full of crap, just check your local Craigslist if you don't believe me. That Mazda is worth more than the Tahoe today, and will be worth more than the Tahoe for the foreseeable future. I also disagree on longevity, the Mazda will go at least as long. Having the Mazda and an SUV makes total sense, as you have one big vehicle and one excellent MPG vehicle. There is no rational justification for keeping the Tahoe, especially since it will be Tahoe #2 in your household.
Now if you WANT to keep it, go for it. Though I tend to agree with Randy, sell the Tahoe and Mazda and get something a bit nicer.
|
Anywhere else I agree on the value of the two vehicles. But this is TX, SUV's are still in high demand. My neighbor sold her base Tahoe with 250k on it and a blown head gasket for $3k in a day.
I'm pretty sure it's state law that if you own more than one car that one of them has to be an SUV or pick em up. And the Mazda really has a pathetic spoon rack.
I do think the Mazda is worth more than the Tahoe and most likely a much easier sale. Other than an SUV I see more Mazda 3's around here than just about anything else.
My problem is I tend to like "uncomplicated" vehicles so not interested in anything newer or nicer.
I'm not a fan of gadgets in cars. To me cars are utility appliances, the DD's at least.
I still have the 911 and the 190SL so I don't really need anything better for daily.
Admittedly the Tahoe has a lot of sentimental value. If I were to be completely honest with myself I'd understand keeping it is the wrong thing to do for entirely the wrong reason.