"Morgans" wrote in message
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"GeorgeB" wrote

Ford and Chevy sell very few barebones equipped vehicles ... but they
can be ordered. Their used values seem to fall further and faster
than the moderately equipped brothers.


I'll carry your illustration one step further.

If the need is for a bare bones work truck, the extras are not needed. If
you plan on deeping the barebones until the wheels fall off, the used
value
is of no importance.

The bare bones aspect can be a bonus, because if there are no extras to
break, there are no upkeep and repair costs for those missing items.
--
Jim in NC

No kidding about that. In general, it is the auxiliary systems on a vehicle
that cause its sale or retirement. I can't think of a single auto or truck
in my circle of family and friends that was retired because of a failed
engine or transmission. And we're talking about a people who know how to
squeeze lots of miles out of a vehicle. However, once power windows, door
locks, A/C, emission controls, expensive stereo's, sunroofs, alternators,
master cylinders, water pumps, and other auxiliaries start failing in
series, it's time to cut your losses...

KB