Re: How a more expensive car can work out cheaper (if you hold onto it for longer) I agree completely.
My 2013 Duke 390 has now done around 1.4 Lakh kms with one major overhaul costing some Rs. 54k, but that's about it. With 44 bhp and 152 kgs wet weight, plus its also undergeared, running on a Duke 250's sprocket setup, its overall a reckless monster to ride on these small city roads (not that I ride it like that).
I spent around Rs. 1.98 Lakhs on road to get this bike in 2013. Today, you need to spend close to 4 Lakhs just to keep up, and even that bike will have to be heavier than mine.
Overall, the major reasons why I've had a hell of a time keeping my old bike is:-
1. emission norms changing 4 times in the last ten years,
2. general inflation, some of it due to post-corona boom too,
I'm getting BS3 performance in BS6+OBD era, plus the overall cost I'm sure has been in control. Combine this with the new bike's price crossing 4L, its possible to get a good resale too.
So, the advices given are true. Its always better to get one great vehicle.
Asset depreciation happens most in its initial years, which means once past its initial years, we start to lose lesser money.
Its always advisable to use 4-5 great vehicles, than to use 10 average vehicles in a life time. And late purchase is also adviceable, if its possible.
Last edited by Samarth 619 : 22nd February 2024 at 16:51.
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