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Originally Posted by Xxyion
that makes sense. It's a little disappointing going to be honest, and also knowing that their profit margin technically went up because they get to spend less but charge the same. But they are also in the business of making money and i cant fault them for that.
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Manufacturers have to spend much more on safety items and electronics now. Overall their profit margins have stayed the same, and I'd argue that we get cars that are much more value for money now. Our cars go for under 30k, about 18k in 1993 money. That's exactly what a 240SX went for, but our cars are significantly more powerful, handle better, are more refined, and from a safety point of view they make the 240 look like a box made of aluminum foil.
The NA 300ZX would be closer (not quite) to the performance of our cars, but they are heavier and started at 30k. That's 50k today.
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