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Originally Posted by Crazy Dazz

Wrong.
But thanks for pointing out another factor: Taken holistically, the greater "Ford" brand DOES operate 2nd-hand sale sales businesses. Buyers of 2nd hand vehicles contribute to the viability of Ford dealers.

With almost 50 years in the manufacturing sector the last thing we ever needed was the second hand market to compete with.
That’s why so many products that used to be built to last are these days manufactured to be almost consumables.
Use them then throw them away and buy a new one.
Seems to me you are looking for a reason to justify a second hand purchase when in reality the only justification is the cheaper price.
As far as the manufacturer’s dealerships are concerned their bread and butter is servicing new cars under warranty, out of warranty second hand cars tend to end up at smaller mechanical outlets who offer a cheaper service or are home serviced or in many, many cases are just driven until they fall apart.
Start listing some manufacturers that have ever said they need the second hand market to enhance their business model and I’ll sit up and take some notice of your gibberish.