@GlosGuy, you’re right, I omitted the residual. I was concentrating on the OP’s request. The residual is, of course, an important factor.
For us, it just feels the right time to leave and I easily convinced myself with some numbers. We all have differing circumstances and so it’s not a ‘one fits all’ scenario.
I too remember roads strewn with open bonnet cars. One was usually my Capri. 🙂 It had more starter motors than it had fuel fill-up’s
Long gone are the days of cars with an engine lifespan of 50,000-70,000 miles, except, as you say, for JLR, that is.
As a serial victim of the scourge of the motor world that is JaguarLandRover, I can give first hand experience of why;
1) You should never buy one in the first place. And
2) You should never, under any circumstances keep one, a single day past it’s warranty.
I made both mistakes a number of times and will sadly never own one again.
I say sadly because I love them.
Owning one is like being in an abusive relationship. You know it’s wrong to stay but you love them.
My losses ran in to the tens of £thousands all told but I see clearly now.
All the Best.
? I will be remembered for nothing but had great fun doing it ?