[z3n]

If a new car costs 50k, then that means you have a budget of $5000/year to pay a good mechanic/service dept. to keep your old one in top shape.

I like that math. It usually costs quite a bit less for good preventative maintenance.

I’m not opposed to buying a new car, but the math just doesn’t work for me.

[Openurmind]

“I like that math. It usually costs quite a bit less for good preventative maintenance.

I’m not opposed to buying a new car, but the math just doesn’t work for me.”

You can invest 20k into restoring an old 66 Chevy or Ford and have a REAL car when you are done. With proper maintenance a 66 model will last 20 years before it needs any major work. And even then major work is still cheap to get another 20 years out of it.

[1Old Pro]

I’m not opposed to buying a new car, but the math just doesn’t work for me.

The math only works if you want to blow some excess cash.

[usconservative]

If a new car costs 50k, then that means you have a budget of $5000/year to pay a good mechanic/service dept. to keep your old one in top shape.

Buy a TOYOTA.

'nuff said. Love my Tacoma!