Where's the Hybrids!

It's not mine at all, it's simply what I've learned from experts in the
field who know much more about it than I do.

So in order to avoid paying for repairs that may never happen, you're
paying more for your cars up front, EVERY time, by getting rid of them
while they still have a lot of life left?

Please don't take this personally, as I don't intend it that way. I
didn't realize this either until I read the book I referred to in the
other post above (many years ago) and some other materials that
corroborated it. Although it's possible that you may avoid a costly
repair once in a while, on balance, it's much more expensive to turn
your cars over prematurely. The fact that you're hanging onto them for 5
years rather than 2 or 3 mitigates that somewhat, but it's still not the
most economical way to own, especially considering the durability of
modern vehicles. Please don't take my word for it; check it out for
yourself. There are a lot of good references on the subject.

 

your right i guess =)
but i like to have new car, something weve never had

 

are you my dentist???? my dentist has identical name =)
talar svenska?

 

im not taking it personally and im aware about the mony part, thats why i
looking at new accent (low payments)

 

our accents still pretty good though its paint is showing our wiinters
wrath, it NEVER uses any oil ive never topped it up since we owned it. we
have 136 000 kms now on it.
i have to bring in next week for new tie rod end and cv boots to local
fjord dealer

 

<<If you actually sit down and do the math, figuring the increased cost
of
the car and fuel vs. the improved mileage, you'll probably find that it

will take you in excess of 10 years to actually save any money.>>

Be sure to do *all* the math - a diesel will be cheaper to service, and
may not need service as often. My own vehicle gets very poor gas
mileage, but nevertheless, the servicing costs almost as much per year
as the gas does.

John Cowart

 

Jyea car that has only been drivin off the lot and had title transfered
is only worth about 75% of what was paid for the vehicle
for years ive been buyin a $200 junker cavalier ... driving it for a
good couple years ( average about 100k in those 2 years) with only
changing the oil about 4 times in the process
total cost of ownership == 150 a year ... now how much is that lease
payment of yours
oh and i forgot to mention ... after the couple of years ... i get 100
back on the car from the scrap yard .. so thats hmmm about 100 bucks a year

i dont get to drive a nice looking vehicle .. but it costs less than the
tax on your new vehicle and still gets me from point A to point B

 

MY friend just got a 2005 Priuis and it is a kewl car... 50 MPG is possible
in the city. Plenty of room, nice radio, comfortable ride. Plus he get a 2K
tax break from the feds this year for buying a hybrid.

It's a kewl car!

ElantraStan
http://www.stanarseneaux.com/elantra/

 

No, but I thought about going to dental school many years ago and I may
be as painful to deal with. ;-)

Unfortunately no.

 

I actually bought my first new car since 1984 last year, but only
because the Elantra GT had a rebate that was ~equivalent to the first
year or so of depreciation. I figured it was nearly the same as buying a
used car, only without the "use". I plan on keeping it until it dies, as
I have with my other vehicles.

 

toyota prius: $20k MSRP, 55mpg.
hyundai accent: $10k MSRP, 30mpg.
current price per gallon: ~$2
miles before prius pays for its hefty premium: 328,258

Is your friend actually planning on keeping the car for that many
miles?

 

The look on the owner's face when they realize this...priceless.

Sorry...couldn't resist. ;-)

 

No, but he wanted the technology that is in the car.
It really is a unique car, mainly for city driving is where
it gets the best mileage. And who knows where gas
can go in 5 years....

I had the same dicussion with him, about he could get
an Elantra, for 1/2 the price, put the $12,500 in a mutual
fund and when the Elantra wears out after that fantastic
waranty, he would have enough money to buy another Elantra
with some extra cash to boot!

He does keep cars well past 100K miles though.

So if he is happy... that is all that matters.


ElantraStan
http://www.stanarseneaux.com/elantra/

 

id like a car with great highway milage, we have to drive two hours just
togo grocery shopping, store in our towns to $$ to do a big shopping load..
Our Accents pretty good but it could be better also on gas...
Thats why id like to have a diesel...
damn hyundai bring them to canada already!!!!!!!!!!!

 

That’s a very cool way of looking at it