Car, you have served me well all these years. But it's time.
COLOGNE: No matter how reliable your vehicle, the chances are it will reach a point where repairs become a big cost factor.
Some component failures are indeed so costly that a repair can be more than the car is worth. Replacing a turbocharger for the engine is a classic example. Whereas a small car might be worn out after covering 80,000km or 90,000km, a large diesel saloon from a premium manufacturer should run for well over 200,000km without hassle.A vehicle that has been driven often at moderate speeds on long journeys will last longer than one used for short city hops, with frequent stop-and-go driving. This is because regular motorway trips give the oil time to warm and circulate around the engine, avoiding potential damage and undue wear and tear.
"It's well known that a new car loses the most value in the first three years, but then the curve flattens out and a decision to keep or sell comes around in the fifth year." Consumers will take less interest in cars that have covered more than 100,000km even if they actually run just fine. This makes the models hard to sell privately.
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