Anyone want to lay odds on these cars ending up in a “certified pre-owned” program instead?
This seems like a scheme to both boost future new car sales and effectively “sell” the same car twice.
This seems like a scheme to both boost future new car sales and effectively “sell” the same car twice.
Doesn't mean anything here, other than it is really hard to predict what "dumb" choices companies will make.
(Imagine the fun news articles about GM selling them cars and then not having repair parts)
However I think it is a good idea to state they have a use for the off lease cars which gives them an out with having to expense new vehicles for such a risk venture; I am not a believer in anyone's autonomy programs.
(disclaimer, I own a TM3)
Also, lots of cars come off lease with under 50k miles on it, so no reason to think the car would just be discounted by the relatively small amount of lowered battery capacity at this mileage.