Fred Smith wrote:
> I am thinking about getting a used 2003 Taurus or Accord.
> The difference for a roughly equivalent model is around 8,000 cheaper
> for the Taurus, maybe even more. The Taurus has a high rate of
> depreciation and the Accord low depreciation.
>
> Given that, is there something else that I should consider strictly
> from an economic
> point of view? I know the Accord will be more reliable, but enough to
> eventually account
> for the difference in price if I own it for say five years or so with
> average mileage?
>
> I realize there are other variables, and that the Accord is just a
> nicer, tighter, better made car, and
> some of this is a matter of personal taste, but I'm wondering if I
> can make an business case for
> the Honda Accord. I would have to do this to convince my wife to
> spend the extra money. : )
>
> Fred

The Accord naturally is your car of choice, however dealing with a wife you
may find yourself behind the wheel of a Taurus and completely redecorated
home.
Mike