How long do you keep a car or truck?
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In most cases - until it’s totaled.
A few exceptions:
1. Leaving on Deployment, Gulf War, wife hated my ‘77 Oldsmobile, and said, “I won’t drive it, and it will be a piece of junk when you get back.” Exact quote. So, I sold it, took the cash, bought my first gun. Turns out she hated the gun more than the Olds. I’m no longer married to that woman.
2. First child born, found out car seats didn’t fit in a Trans-Am, sold it for a Volvo wagon.
3. Needed better towing capacity for the Packard, so, gave my 1990 4 Runner to the son of a good friend, and bought the Tundra.
Never sold one because I got tired of it, or it became unreliable. I got them because I liked them, and I kept them running, right up to the end.
A few exceptions:
1. Leaving on Deployment, Gulf War, wife hated my ‘77 Oldsmobile, and said, “I won’t drive it, and it will be a piece of junk when you get back.” Exact quote. So, I sold it, took the cash, bought my first gun. Turns out she hated the gun more than the Olds. I’m no longer married to that woman.
2. First child born, found out car seats didn’t fit in a Trans-Am, sold it for a Volvo wagon.
3. Needed better towing capacity for the Packard, so, gave my 1990 4 Runner to the son of a good friend, and bought the Tundra.
Never sold one because I got tired of it, or it became unreliable. I got them because I liked them, and I kept them running, right up to the end.
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I usually get the itch every couple years to replace my daily driver. But I’m determined to drive this Genesis to 143k, when the warranty is over. Bought at 83k a year ago, almost 96k now.
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I used to get a new car every 5 years ( nothing fancy ) , but I lost interest in changing cars many years ago and keep them as long as I can but they have to look respectable ( rust ) and be reliable. I don’t have any “ it’s time to change cars” scratches to itch.
To be totally honest, I think BITOG changed my new car obsession.
That said, I have problems walking past watch shops ( hey, I am always on time )
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To be totally honest, I think BITOG changed my new car obsession.
That said, I have problems walking past watch shops ( hey, I am always on time )
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My wife gave me a Heuer 1000 Diver for a wedding present and a Tag Heuer Formula One McLaren Limited Edition for our 30th anniversary. I'm still tempted to go down that rabbit hole but I have resisted so far.I used to get a new car every 5 years ( nothing fancy ) , but I lost interest in changing cars many years ago and keep them as long as I can but they have to look respectable ( rust ) and be reliable. I don’t have any “ it’s time to change cars” scratches to itch.
To be totally honest, I think BITOG changed my new car obsession.
That said, I have problems walking past watch shops ( hey, I am always on time )
In the past 100K+ miles. My last two 3 years. Probably what I will keep my GR86. I want the latest bells and whistles.
A long time.
1970 Monte Carlo- 37 years. Bought in 1987 and have no idea on miles.
1998 Chevy K1500 truck- 26 years, Bought new. 143,000 miles.
1992 Cavaliers. 19 years on one and 18 years on the other. 253,000 miles on one and don't know on the other.
1998 Chevy K3500 truck- 17 years and 123,000 miles.
2014 Mustang GT. 11 years and bought new. 37,000 miles.
With the current prices of vehicles, I have no desire to buy a new one or even someone's used one.
1970 Monte Carlo- 37 years. Bought in 1987 and have no idea on miles.
1998 Chevy K1500 truck- 26 years, Bought new. 143,000 miles.
1992 Cavaliers. 19 years on one and 18 years on the other. 253,000 miles on one and don't know on the other.
1998 Chevy K3500 truck- 17 years and 123,000 miles.
2014 Mustang GT. 11 years and bought new. 37,000 miles.
With the current prices of vehicles, I have no desire to buy a new one or even someone's used one.
Guilty of this also! Longest I've owned a car is 3 years.
But I'm trying to get out of the finance cycle so currently trying my best to hold onto my Dacia Duster till it's paid off, and then will be saving up for my next car.
24 years on one. wife 31 on one too. I guess some folks go through cars like socks.
I sold my first car to my sister, other than that I keep them till they're done. We outgrew one other though.
I buy them old, fix them up and usually they get driven for 3-10yrs. I sometimes get tired of them or the insurance payments, all paid for. Wife made me thin the herd a little while ago so I sold 2/5. Will be selling 2 more to the kids this summer and buying 2 more replacements, 3/4 or 1 ton and her a car or suv/jeep. Nothing newer than 2010 for both and will keep for the same time frame. Overmaintain them and enjoy for a while, gives me something to tinker with.
Typically buy them 3years old and keep them 10 years. I’d likely keep them longer if I didn’t live near the land of rust.
Until it no longer meets my needs.
I know, a pretty generic answer.
The question is simple, but the answer is complex.
Needs may include what it does as a transportation device.
What it does as an extension of me device.
Does it still bring me joy?
Do I trust it?
Is the value I get from keeping it still greater than the value I might get from another choice.
All of that and possibly more go into the choice to keep or get rid of a ride.
I know, a pretty generic answer.
The question is simple, but the answer is complex.
Needs may include what it does as a transportation device.
What it does as an extension of me device.
Does it still bring me joy?
Do I trust it?
Is the value I get from keeping it still greater than the value I might get from another choice.
All of that and possibly more go into the choice to keep or get rid of a ride.
Have the following, don't live in the rust belt although we salt brine the roads and get some significant snow evens now and then:24 years on one. wife 31 on one too. I guess some folks go through cars like socks.
98 F150 4x4 5.4
04 Escape 3.0 4x4
09 Mazda 5 2.3
13 GT500 5.8
14 Armada 4x4 5.6
All but the GT500 have 100K+
I'm super apprehensive of the new GDI engines and their crusted up intake valves.
Historically I've changed cars pretty often.
But my mom has had her 1996 Honda Accord since about 2000 when a family friend who bought it new gave it to her for really cheap.
We're thinking that in a few years when I can afford a new car she'll get my Bolt and finally retire the old Honda.
But my mom has had her 1996 Honda Accord since about 2000 when a family friend who bought it new gave it to her for really cheap.
We're thinking that in a few years when I can afford a new car she'll get my Bolt and finally retire the old Honda.
My wife and I keep vehicles till 10-12 yrs/250k range and typically something expensive fails like AC for me or rot from previous auto body repair and it’s gone.
97 Sebring convertible bought new, scrapped 2010 with 230k
Next bought 2004 Sebring convertible GTC stick, 103k, scrapped 2017 239k
Next 2006 Sebring convertible bought 124k, sold November with 254k
Now in Lexus RX400H with 133k and we’ll see how it goes.
Next bought 2004 Sebring convertible GTC stick, 103k, scrapped 2017 239k
Next 2006 Sebring convertible bought 124k, sold November with 254k
Now in Lexus RX400H with 133k and we’ll see how it goes.
Usually 8+ years. I generally buy vehicles I really enjoy driving, vehicles that take a while for me to find in the spec I want, so I hang on to them. Both the ones I have now still make me smile when I drive them, so I don't really have an urge to get rid of them yet. It helps that I've driven a few new vehicles wanted but were not thrilled enough by them to purchase (F80 M3).
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