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Originally Posted by hotlap
I plan to drive this SS daily for eight years to make it economical. My ownership history since 2002 has been to run them minimum 8 years so the economics work.
Moving to this SS, I sold a 2004 GTO that I daily drove for 10.5 years/110k miles. The engine was never touched. Brake calipers, radiator, alternator, starter, etc. were all original. No electrical failures. It needed tires, brakes pads, clutch, complete suspension rebuild, drivers power window motor and door lock.
My wife's current Honda is 6 years old with 86k miles. Only brake pads and tires. Her car before that was 8 years, 150k miles with similar general wear items and maintenance (all done by me).
None of these cars had body rust either.
I justify buying something I really like by averaging the cost out. Resale value ends up being 25-30% of the original purchase price.
Bottom line - Modern cars last twice as long, with far fewer problems, than 20 years ago.
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My dad ran cars for 20 years and more. I have cars right now that are over 40 years old. They will run just as long as anything now. And currenty are still running. It doesn't matter if they do. Lasting a few more years doesn't make up for how much a new car cost compared to incomes that have been flat since 1970. And you you think new cars don't rust, just look at ford superduties in the 6 year old range with wheel wells, tail gates and bed supports rusting out or chevy trucks with rocker panels and cab corners. Media, survey companies and manufacturers have the blinders pulled on most people. Not me.