Sure, the technology exists... HOWEVER, would YOU buy one? It would cost a great deal, after all, this is only one of two-three cars that you'll ever HAVE TO buy, so the car will cost more, because of materials and design, and because the manufacturer will lose many repeat customers. Further, look at the car styles of the 1980's, do you want to be driving a Yugo or a Cabriolet now? Think of the styles of the 1950's would you have wanted to drive one in the 1970's? So, would consumers really want to buy one? In short, you invest in a house, do you want to invest in a car?
-----Original Message----- From: Gustavo Lacerda (from work) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2002 10:06 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: long-lasting cars Claim: "auto manufacturers won't make cars that last long (say, 20 years of reliable operation) because they would make less money that way". Your opinion? Is the technology for reliable vehicles feasible for mass production? Would there be enough demand for such vehicles (i.e. the profit margin per vehicle is big enough to offset the loss due to fewer sales)? Gustavo
