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YOUR RESEARCHOnly 15 months of ownership and 8,000 miles, but so far, $0.09/mi
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Only 15 months of ownership and 8,000 miles, but so far, $0.09/mi
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Only 15 months of ownership and 8,000 miles, but so far, $0.09/mi
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Had the car only 15 months and put on 8,000 miles and only 2 repairs: trunk hood latch and rear window regulator. I did the work myself, but it�s only cost me $750 so far including those repair and 2 oil/filter changes.
Congrats! I have had my car 10 months and 7,000 miles. First oil change was free from the dealer the second cost me I believe $90 to do myself. Other than that I had to clear an airbag light that never came back and my window regular got noisy switched it out for $55. This car is bleeding me dry has cost me $145 so far.
Maybe we can get other people posting their low cost maintenance stories here too.
Thanks. I know a lot of others have those experiences too, so I�ll be patient and hope for the best. It�s still early in the process. I�m surprised that rubber hoses and other 18-yr-Old parts haven�t started failing yet, but I�m sure more stuff will come soon enough. This is why I don�t believe in doing too much proactive repairs.
Like I tell people, you can get a Toyota Corolla or a used 911. Which one would you prefer? The Corolla will be dated in 5 years and dead in 10. The 911 (if maintained) will be going strong after your 10 years of ownership. I drove my '82 911 to 295K miles, the 968 is over 200K and going strong.
I discovered a left headlamp bulb was out. I had to order one for $4.85. I ended up getting 2 and shipping was more than 1 bulb. Still, I�m looking at $18.65 to replace both.
Sometimes it�s nice to have something that�s low-tech
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Meh, who wants to ride around in a Corolla?
fuel mileage? -don't care
reliability? -don't care
maintenance cost? -don't care
resale/investment value -don't care
what the neighbors think? -don't care
the 3 hours I spent in a Porsche 911 Sunday afternoon - priceless, and the only measure I need
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