"GRL" wrote in message

>
> If someone is trying to sell a 3 year old anything for the same price
> as the new anything, then something very strange is going on

Or you're trying to sell just about the most popular vehicle in the most
popular segment.

Here in the UK, an X5 3.0D Sport Auto cost 36k new in 2002. The leading car
valuation site reckons you'll pay 33k for it from a dealer today.