depreciation...

[pamchenko]

traditionally, some have said that a car is the worst purchase ... but being a AT fan, I wonder...which depreciates more? a computer or a car?
thoughts on value systems vs. value cars and high end computers vs luxury cars?
also, what computer parts have u found to have the lowest depreciation? I would say computers and printers, but I might be wrong because I'm just thinking of what doesn't "need" upgrading as much usually...
personally, i was sick of all those "there is this girl who said hi to me" threads...you know which ones I'm talking about

 

[Jerboy]

<< traditionally, some have said that a car is the worst purchase ... but being a AT fan, I wonder...which depreciates more? a computer or a car?
thoughts on value systems vs. value cars and high end computers vs luxury cars?
also, what computer parts have u found to have the lowest depreciation? I would say computers and printers, but I might be wrong because I'm just thinking of what doesn't "need" upgrading as much usually...
personally, i was sick of all those "there is this girl who said hi to me" threads...you know which ones I'm talking about >>




Definitely computers. Cars lose its value pretty fast during the first few years, but they maintain value pretty well thereafter.

A $25,000 1993 car may go for about $7000-$8000 if in nice condition and low mileage.

A $2,100 computer from 1993 is probably worth about $50-150 right now.

 

[pamchenko]

oh come on! you're saying a 1993 packard bell with a p55c at 233mmx is worth only 50-150 dollars? WTF?! that thing gets at least 10 fps on quake at 640 480 rez...truly a classic

 

[Jerboy]

<< oh come on! you're saying a 1993 packard bell with a p55c at 233mmx is worth only 50-150 dollars? WTF?! that thing gets at least 10 fps on quake at 640 480 rez...truly a classic >>

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I got $50 out of my P200MMX machine in 2000.