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Old 12-03-2012, 06:48 PM   #116
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Originally Posted by Hanakuso View Post
In which way will it hold the most value?
Reasons: Real, perceived, or otherwise but all will have affect to some degree.

1: BRZ Limited are a higher trim. They will always command a higher resale price. Example: A Civic EX typically has a higher resale value than a DX. The BRZ Limited is like an EX while the Premium and the FRS are like a DX (same power/chassis/performance but different luxuries).

2: "But what's in a name". Just because you or I don't care what badge is on the car doesn't mean others think like this (have you met a BMW owner lately?). There's already been dozens of threads on this forum about how people are pissed off it's a Scion and not a Toyota. Unless the Scion brand image changes in the next 5 years the "nameplate" isn't as well recognized as Subaru's. It will play a part but I don't know how measurable a part.

3: Numbers. Things that are more rare are typically more valuable, except for Diamonds because they're not rare but they are a result of a global oligopolistic cartels. Rarity holds value. This will stand true over time.

4: Uniqueness. The BRZ is the only non-awd Subaru (Edit: since the mid 1990's). However there are rumors that Subaru is considering Non-awd/non-boxer cars in the future due to constraints on fuel economy.


And back to your regularly scheduled program.

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