Originally Posted by Steve - UK
Ive noticed that dealer prices seem to indicate that our cars (UK) have depreciated by around £2500 in the last six months, and no doubt will become virtually worthless in 2 years or so, as our government is determined to price us off the road. Ive allready written off the cost of mine and plan to keep it long term. Considering the cost and future availability of new parts I plan to buy a write off at some stage and dissmantle it for parts which can be re conditioned and put on the shelf to keep mine going. Sports Cars, eh' the curse of mankind!
Hi,
I don't think it will get that bad that quickly. Firstly, there are cars with warranties which will run out in 2012 on the road. Chrysler will have to honour those, and ensure parts are available. Secondly, even after a car has been end of lifed, the production of parts will continue for some time. I've had two cars which were in this situation, and parts were (and still are) readily available.
The bits I think we have to be truly concerned about are the body panels and some of the more esoteric bits which are Crossfire only (I can think of light clusters as an obvious one). It may well be worth investing in a spare set of things like that.
The only other thing we have to worry about is replacing the engine with a hydrogen fuel cell. I'm sure adapter kits will be available when the technology has caught up with my imagination.
As far as taxes go - I doubt very much of a change of government will change the road tax fiasco. We'll have to just suck it up from whomsover is in power.