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On 8/5/2024 10:05 AM, JAB wrote:

> 
> I think it's got it's place so for example in the UK it's now common for 
> people not to buy new cars but instead pay for them monthly and then 
> after three years or so have some sort of option to buy. It's a simple 
> but effective idea from the car manufactures. Open up a whole market for 
> people who want a new car but just don't have the money on hand. I still 
> remember when it wasn't uncommon for people to rent household items such 
> as TV's and washing machines.
> 
> Were it goes wrong is with the likes of BMW, oh you want the maps 
> updated, well that will be £80 a year. Even worse is something like like 
> high beam assist which is more than just a bit of software. That'll be 
> £10 a month.

yeah, here people are leasing cars, then lease new cars after two years. 
The old cars get sold as used cars, but are generally in well enough 
condition to still get a high price.