@JkMwatha - I see your logic and there is no harm in that. I do a bit differently, I apportion my investments funds, liquid cash and future strategies to a different account; When buying a car, I consider it an expense, for my personal use and convenience and FORGET about its original (soon to deteriorate) value. Thus the only consideration then is availability and cost of parts, service, its utility and reliability. But thats me.

Let me pose this question. If you acquired a house (to live in - very key) in a nice neighbourhood, say South C, for about 14 mill, and then after some 3-4 years the value jumps to 22 mill, would you sell the house and consider the 8 mill profit, knowing you could never get a similar house in a similar location for the old price?

Very true.

Harrier/Lexus is much more superior.

@Mpenzi - old shape Harrier (a cross-over SUV) and X-Trail are more or less in the same league. It is the new shape Harrier/Lexus that is way way out of the class of the Nissan X-Trail.

I own a 2003 Nissan X-Trail (ST 2.0 non Turbo). The consumption is 12.5 km per litre of petrol.

It picks very well and is enjoyable to drive. I think it is unwise to compare X-Trail with Lexus/ Harrier. Harrier is superior but it also costs Kshs. 1m more than the X-Trail. (Note: 2003 X-Trail Costs about Kshs. 1.3m and Lexus Harrier (2003) costs about Kshs. 2.3m.

Resale value of an X-Trail is definitely low and I knew it before importing mine. I doubt there is a car that does not depreciate after usage.. I have seen countless Toyota Prados being sold at Kshs. 1.2m .. KAYs, KAZs and the original purchase value was about ksh. 2.7m

Thanks.

Gicharu

Tuvok, did you acquire the Subaru Outback that you wanted?