Originally Posted By: Win
Seems like a lot of arithmetic over something as inconsequential as a car.
If you want / need a new car, get one.
If you don't, then don't.
Thanks for the feedback. Although I do not fully agree with your statements, I understand your point of view.
It is just a simple cost benefit analysis that I invested a few minutes of my time to compute. I thought that some members of the board would be interested in seeing actual numbers compared to what I previously forecasted.
Originally Posted By: fdcg27
...and other than the tires, you could have done all of this work yourself for well under a hundred bucks in parts and supplies.
Even with what you spent, you're still ahead drving this old Subie over replacing it before it's actually done.
Subarus seem to hold up pretty well, although the Hondas we've had (eight) have held up better than the three Subies we've had the pleasure of owning.
OTOH, no Honda is anything like as nice to drive as an AWD Subaru on a nasty winter day.
I agree that I could have saved $$$ if I did the work myself. Unfortunately, I am not mechanically inclined and am relegated to doing oil /air filter changes myself. I have an appreciation for those who can perform this type of maintenance. I used to be able to change spark plugs and wires on my previous Mazda as everything was easily accessible. The thought of changing spark plugs on a boxer engine intimidates me
Seems like a lot of arithmetic over something as inconsequential as a car.
If you want / need a new car, get one.
If you don't, then don't.
Thanks for the feedback. Although I do not fully agree with your statements, I understand your point of view.
It is just a simple cost benefit analysis that I invested a few minutes of my time to compute. I thought that some members of the board would be interested in seeing actual numbers compared to what I previously forecasted.
Originally Posted By: fdcg27
...and other than the tires, you could have done all of this work yourself for well under a hundred bucks in parts and supplies.
Even with what you spent, you're still ahead drving this old Subie over replacing it before it's actually done.
Subarus seem to hold up pretty well, although the Hondas we've had (eight) have held up better than the three Subies we've had the pleasure of owning.
OTOH, no Honda is anything like as nice to drive as an AWD Subaru on a nasty winter day.
I agree that I could have saved $$$ if I did the work myself. Unfortunately, I am not mechanically inclined and am relegated to doing oil /air filter changes myself. I have an appreciation for those who can perform this type of maintenance. I used to be able to change spark plugs and wires on my previous Mazda as everything was easily accessible. The thought of changing spark plugs on a boxer engine intimidates me
