I keep my vehicles around as long as they're safe, don't cost a fortune for upkeep, and still look reasonably nice. Usually it takes some combination of things happening for me to get rid of it.. For example if the paint is already failing (expensive repair) and the transmission goes out, it might be time to go.
I find with on-time maintenance and repairs and overall just generally taking good care of your vehicles (washing, waxing, not being a slob inside them) will keep them on the road for a long time.
Rust is a huge variable, but I don't have to deal with that too much where I live, only on cars that come from further up north-- I can spot that on a Carfax before I buy.
I find with on-time maintenance and repairs and overall just generally taking good care of your vehicles (washing, waxing, not being a slob inside them) will keep them on the road for a long time.
Rust is a huge variable, but I don't have to deal with that too much where I live, only on cars that come from further up north-- I can spot that on a Carfax before I buy.