Media largely responsible for failing large car segment

[prydey]

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599...22-421,00.html


of course people aren't going to buy large cars if the media keep telling everyone the doom and gloom stories about how bad they are and how fuel prices have really dented the sales etc etc.

I for one don't take too much notice of what i read in the media and I know there are plenty of guys on here that can also make up there own mind on where its at, but I also know that there are a lot of people out there who do believe all the hype and think a prius is the way to go.

The article above will have you believe that large cars are depreciating faster than before. whilst this may have a degree of truth its not entirely accurate. In 2000 I bought an EL futura wagon for $16000. Thats 8 years ago and depreciation hasn't changed a whole lot since. Yes it may be slightly worse but the media will have you believe the car is barely worth anything. a 3 yr old futura wagon today is still selling for 15 - 19k depending on model and km's. not all doom and gloom i'd say.

by making special mention of a falcon, its not going to be doing sales any favours either.