Originally Posted By: Craig in Canada
I don't mind frugality either. I go to all kinds of lengths to get the "most" out of things, DIY almost everything (car, home, appliances, whatever), fix things instead of replace them etc... I'm also a "car guy" and my car isn't simply another appliance like a hair dryer or washing machine. I want it working at it's best, and as like-new as reasonably financially possible, as I "push" from time-to-time.
Although my current budget doesn't allow for a dedicated fun car any more I would still have a car I polish UNDERNEATH and prep for concours if I could. I personally don't subscribe to either of the "whatever is on sale" or the "money is no object" camps. I'll get what I feel is best, but wait for it to go on sale
I am personally considering a switch to RL from GC for reasons of increased cleanliness and repeated accounts of smooth, quiet but free-revving operation. Unfortunately it's expensive here (probably about $15/L and I need 7L), I change at 6 month/~8,000km intervals and I'm not likely to extend out to 12-15,000km or so to make up the cost difference. GC is already excellent and, on sale, costs about half as much.
Yes, I appreciate the value of all three approaches. I currently drive a Civic Hybrid to save money on gas, since I drive 20-25k miles per year. But my last car was a Camry V-6 with a short-throw manual, so it had both sporty acceleration and a luxury car ride. No matter what vehicle I'm driving, I love it. It's not just another appliance.
Ouch, $15/L for 7L of RL in CA = $105 per oil change. My personal blinking point is $50 total for the oil. Everyone has their personal limits, and your limit is about the same as mine.
I don't mind frugality either. I go to all kinds of lengths to get the "most" out of things, DIY almost everything (car, home, appliances, whatever), fix things instead of replace them etc... I'm also a "car guy" and my car isn't simply another appliance like a hair dryer or washing machine. I want it working at it's best, and as like-new as reasonably financially possible, as I "push" from time-to-time.
Although my current budget doesn't allow for a dedicated fun car any more I would still have a car I polish UNDERNEATH and prep for concours if I could. I personally don't subscribe to either of the "whatever is on sale" or the "money is no object" camps. I'll get what I feel is best, but wait for it to go on sale
I am personally considering a switch to RL from GC for reasons of increased cleanliness and repeated accounts of smooth, quiet but free-revving operation. Unfortunately it's expensive here (probably about $15/L and I need 7L), I change at 6 month/~8,000km intervals and I'm not likely to extend out to 12-15,000km or so to make up the cost difference. GC is already excellent and, on sale, costs about half as much.
Yes, I appreciate the value of all three approaches. I currently drive a Civic Hybrid to save money on gas, since I drive 20-25k miles per year. But my last car was a Camry V-6 with a short-throw manual, so it had both sporty acceleration and a luxury car ride. No matter what vehicle I'm driving, I love it. It's not just another appliance.
Ouch, $15/L for 7L of RL in CA = $105 per oil change. My personal blinking point is $50 total for the oil. Everyone has their personal limits, and your limit is about the same as mine.
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figure since 1 gallon is 4 qts i'll mix 1 gallon of RL with say 1 qt of castrol gtx. i have 5 qts of gtx laying around and that would be a good way to use it up. i don't think that would be a issue anyways ...