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Old 10-07-2018, 06:05 AM   #76
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While I do have experience with Volvo not supporting their marine engines and would never buy anything they ever made in the future, they probably do ok in non boating markets. In many markets they compete in, product life expectancy is measured in less than 10 years. Whether it's cars, 18 wheeler tractors or commercial earth moving equipment, most original purchasers don't expect to own the item 10 years. As a result, they're less concerned about major parts availability and cost as they plan to sell the item, hopefully before it needs more than routine maintenance. It's certainly a viable business model as long as original purchasers don't care about resale value.

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