Re: $1,800 profit-per-car over GM

On Wed, 7 Mar 2007 07:36:07 -0500, "Wickeddoll®"
<wickeddoll1958diespammersdie@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:


"SMS" ...
Jeff wrote:

You're talking like the value of a car is determined only by its size. It
isn't.

It's also important to realize that the price of a vehicle has very little
to do with how much it cost to manufacture it. It's not like they add up
the parts, labor, and overhead costs, then add a certain amount of profit.
The market sets the prices, and the automakers either make money or lose
money by selling at those prices.

The reason why Toyota doesn't have to get in a price war is because their
products are so superior to Ford and GM that consumers are willing to pay
more. It's not just size, it's safety, cost of repairs, long term
reliability, and resale value. Many buyers would rather buy a Camry every
ten to twelve years, than a Taurus every five to six years.

Tauruses last more than 3 years?

Wow, this place is quite educational.

;-)

Natalie


They do if you replace the transmission every two.....

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Scott in Florida



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