New grading system for J.D. Power car ratings

Posted on July 6th, 2008 by P.W.R.

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How does a highly visible report like the annual J.D. Power initial quality scores affect important buyer considerations like value and depreciation?
It seems to vary widely. For instance, Porsches depreciate at roughly the same rate as do other high-end, [...]

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Filed under: On Depreciation, The Car Business

The Trade-in Blues

Posted on February 18th, 2008 by P.W.R.

The worst thing any car salesman ever has to do is explain to a customer that the car they are trading in isn’t worth much money. Or any money. This is how the conversation often goes:
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Filed under: Buying a Car, On Depreciation, The Car Business

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