TS calculation is not accurate as he is double dipping as what madmoz say. Take the first calculation which is accurate if you assume maintenance cost is similar for both cars. This is a crude calculation on the cost of owning the vehicle for 5 years.

2nd calculation by the TS is not accurate it will hold up if its just comparing monthly installments.

Then TS compared the value differential between owning the 407 and Camry with the lower dp and monthly installment of the 407 which is obviously lower due to lower vehicle price. This comparison is plain wrong and only seek to confuse readers.


Conclusion RV does have an impact to vehicle ownership is just how high a potential buyer assign this impact to his purchase decision.

This post has been edited by Shades: Mar 12 2013, 01:42 PM