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Reliable is a relative term..... Posted by REM in Seattle [Email] (#4) [Profile/Gallery] (more from REM in Seattle) on Wed, 15 Oct 2003 12:44:53 In Reply to: A little more reliable NG900 history, Atul, Wed, 15 Oct 2003 08:53:30 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
My current method for owning a vehicle is to buy a new vehicle and then keep it for 10-15 years. I service the vehicle according to the 'severe driving' service recommendations which probably means 'over-maintaining' the vehicle.
I figure that the maintenance costs are about $100/month including tires, brakes, fluids, and repairs. It can be a bit less if I chose to do the repairs myself, but truthfully that option is less desirable as I grow older. Added to the cost of the car, this totals around $350/month over 10 years for a $30,000 vehicle. My vehicle insurance and vehicle registration costs continue to decrease over the 10-year period, which is a plus.
Others may prefer to lease a vehicle for $350/month for 3 years plus the cost of maintenance, or to drive something more mainstream like a Toyota/Lexus or Honda/Acura. I like driving more specialized European sport sedans or sport cars, especially ones they have been modified or tailored to my tastes. I feel that as long as they start every day and get me where I want to go (in fun and style), then it is money well spent.
In the end it is all relative. If I made a couple million a year, I would probably think my Ferrari or Maserati or Aston Martin was a reasonable, reliable vehicle. :o)
Rob Mustard (aka REM in Seattle)
1991 Alfa Romeo Spider; Red; 2-door; 5-sp; 93,000 miles
1998 Saab 900SET; Silver; 5-door; Automatic; 62,000 miles
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_______________________________________ REM in Seattle Current: 2013 Volvo XC60 R-Design, Rebel Blue, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic 2024 MINI Cooper S Convertible, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 6-speed manual Former: 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible, Steel Gray metallic, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed 1998 Saab 900SET 5-door, Silver, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider convertible, Alfa Red, 2.0L 4-cyl, 5-speed 1984 Saab 900T 3-door, Red, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed
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