In Reply to: Re: Looking for brutal honesty, Mark G [Profile/Gallery] , Mon, 26 Apr 2004 11:41:58

That 1984 C900 I mentioned in my other post is sitting outside, awaiting a couple of weekend's worth of work. Then it goes to my soon-to-be-16 daughter. I can't imagine many other cars I could do that with after 20 years and 170K miles. In six or seven more years, my 9000 will probably go to the next kid in line or the to the older one when she needs a car after college.

Look at the big picture. I'm of the opinion that it is cheaper overall to buy a durable car that costs more to maintain that it is to buy a less durable car that costs less to own but needs to be replaced more often. Cars ain't cheap, no matter how you cut it.

Then again, it depends on whether you want something fun to drive and interesting or an appliance. If you are of the appliance persuasion, go buy a Toyota or Honda, cuz you'll be happier. Bored while driving, maybe, but happier.

Any high-end Euro car---Saab, Audi, Volvo, BMW, or Mercedes will cost more to run than a domestic or Japanese car. But the value goes beyond the price and operating cost.

N



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• Looking for brutal honesty, NewProf, Mon, 26 Apr 2004 08:32:46
  • Re: Looking for brutal honesty, tomg, Tue, 27 Apr 2004 20:06:35
  • If there's a competent independent, yes, else no, Spiros Trianta, Mon, 26 Apr 2004 18:14:45
    • supposing that he buys the car, nt moore, Mon, 26 Apr 2004 21:43:16
  • I would say you'll spend $1000/year, ChipJ, Mon, 26 Apr 2004 15:45:11
    • Agree. I'm averaging Cdn $750 per year for past 2 years, SaabKen in Vancouver, Tue, 27 Apr 2004 10:35:58
    • Agree,..this is an accurate estimate.., 91Aero.jr, Mon, 26 Apr 2004 16:45:55
  • Re: Looking for brutal honesty, Garry, Mon, 26 Apr 2004 12:56:56
  • check with your local mechanic, nt moore, Mon, 26 Apr 2004 12:34:18
    • Re:Looking for brutal honesty, NewProf, Thu, 6 May 2004 17:25:25
  • You've got mail. n/m, Clay McNeely , Mon, 26 Apr 2004 12:21:24
  • Re: Looking for brutal honesty, compaqted, Mon, 26 Apr 2004 12:16:29
    • Consider the year and not the model..., Clay McNeely , Mon, 26 Apr 2004 12:28:44
      • Right! Personally I wouldn't buy earlier than a 96, Noel, Mon, 26 Apr 2004 15:29:08
  • Re: Looking for brutal honesty, Mark G , Mon, 26 Apr 2004 11:41:58
    • Longevity is not to be underestimated...., Noel, Mon, 26 Apr 2004 12:00:21 <-- Viewing This Message
  • Re: Looking for brutal honesty, Noel, Mon, 26 Apr 2004 10:48:33
  • Read, read, read, records records records, Bert K, Mon, 26 Apr 2004 09:27:44
    • furthermore, ..., Pierre, Mon, 26 Apr 2004 10:40:20
  • its a bad preconcieved notion, Adam , Mon, 26 Apr 2004 08:57:46
    • Re: its a bad preconcieved notion, Brandon, Mon, 26 Apr 2004 09:24:41
      • Re: its a bad preconcieved notion, StephenZ, Mon, 26 Apr 2004 09:38:43

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