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Monies Worth in Mileage

by DURABLEOILCOM
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When you buy a vehicle be it New or Used at what mileage do you feel you have received your "Monies Worth" out of it?
  • Profile picture of the author agc
    When?

    tax deduction > depreciation + fuel

    Duh.
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    • Profile picture of the author Kay King
      I'll have to let you know about that.

      After driving almost new cars for years....I purchased a 2000 model SUV in 2004. It's an Isuzu Trooper - top of the line with all bells/whistles available back then.

      My son bought it new - I bought it for cash (a real steal) from him. He maintains his cars - and so do I. Currently - 152,000 miles (no, hasn't 'turned over') as I don't drive a lot. No squeaks - everything in the car works perfectly - inside looks new and except for a couple bumper dings outside looks good, too.

      When gas prices peaked, many of my friends rushed out to buy little cars to "save on gas". They spent $20k+ for a car that would save them $20 a week.....weird. I kept my 15 mpg car - and no car payment.

      6 cyl - great car to drive - starts first time every time - heated seats - huge sun roof - comfortable - towing package....plan to get a newer car just as soon as this one stops running perfectly....been saying that for several years.

      Yes, I've posted similarly before - but people keep asking about cars - and I keep driving the same one....so...
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      • Profile picture of the author HeySal
        Originally Posted by Kay King View Post

        I'll have to let you know about that.

        After driving almost new cars for years....I purchased a 2000 model SUV in 2004. It's an Isuzu Trooper - top of the line with all bells/whistles available back then.

        My son bought it new - I bought it for cash (a real steal) from him. He maintains his cars - and so do I. Currently - 152,000 miles (no, hasn't 'turned over') as I don't drive a lot. No squeaks - everything in the car works perfectly - inside looks new and except for a couple bumper dings outside looks good, too.

        When gas prices peaked, many of my friends rushed out to buy little cars to "save on gas". They spent $20k+ for a car that would save them $20 a week.....weird. I kept my 15 mpg car - and no car payment.

        6 cyl - great car to drive - starts first time every time - heated seats - huge sun roof - comfortable - towing package....plan to get a newer car just as soon as this one stops running perfectly....been saying that for several years.

        Yes, I've posted similarly before - but people keep asking about cars - and I keep driving the same one....so...
        On the other hand -- when I find a good rig, I want to keep it as long as I can.

        My jeep is big enough for utility, gets close to 30mpg on highway, and can go just about anywhere I could ever want to get to in the field. Drives great on pavement, too. I got it used when my other one was totaled by the complete idiot who thought it was a good idea to pass me on the left while I was turning left, so "money's worth" is kinda beside the point. I had the one before it, though - same rig, two years older - for 7 years and can't remember a time I didn't think I'd gotten my money's worth. It was just the right rig for me.
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        • Profile picture of the author lanfear63
          Your missing out on all the fun. It's also the law that you should have a 2016 Prius with the color screens, leather heated seats, XM Sat Radio, bluetooth, Sat Nav, voice assist, backup camera and 52 miles per gallon etc.

          Now run along and get a Prius 4 and stop this nonsense.

          I will let you know when I have figured out how to use all this stuff when I'm better at driving.
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          • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
            Originally Posted by lanfear63 View Post

            Your missing out on all the fun. It's also the law that you should have a 2016 Prius with the color screens, leather heated seats, XM Sat Radio, bluetooth, Sat Nav, voice assist, backup camera and 52 miles per gallon etc.

            Now run along and get a Prius 4 and stop this nonsense.

            I will let you know when I have figured out how to use all this stuff when I'm better at driving.
            I'll buy a prius when the government mandates castration.
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            • Profile picture of the author lanfear63
              Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

              I'll buy a prius when the government mandates castration.
              I perfectly understand, Nissan Leaf owners regard them as primitive.
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            • Profile picture of the author whateverpedia
              Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

              I'll buy a prius when the government mandates castration.
              That implies they haven't already.
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            • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
              Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

              I'll buy a prius when the government mandates castration.
              It would be fair if you would just admit that castration wasn't all that painful for you.

              Originally Posted by whateverpedia View Post

              That implies they haven't already.
              I just read this and...you stole my insult.

              I hate you.
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              • Profile picture of the author Princess Balestra
                Looks like the road-based vehicle thread gonna be derailed...
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              • Profile picture of the author lanfear63
                Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

                It would be fair if you would just admit that castration wasn't all that painful for you.



                I just read this and...you stole my insult.

                I hate you.
                Fun fact: Castrated people's choice of book reading tablet is a Eunook
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