how many years do you keep a car? - Page 6

Monte78Carlo2k1 · 03-13-08, 10:13

The 78MC was my grandmothers car she bought it brand new in 78. Passed onto my dad in the 92 I believe. Then passed onto me as my first car in 2002. I then got the 01MC as a new daily driver I wanted something newer to drive just before I graduated highschool. Then in 05 I got the 04 Cobra.
I plan on keeping the 78 forever! The 01 I plan on keeping for quite some time. And the Cobra might be up for sell in a few months...

2KLS1 · 03-13-08, 10:23

I've had my car for eight years. I bought it brand new and don't actually plan on getting rid of it. I'm hoping to purchase a new car in about a year to use as a daily driver and leave my current car for the weekends.

detaildoc · 03-13-08, 10:30

I had my 95 Honda Civic for 12 years and it was still going strong. I will probably keep my 07 Lexus ES350 for 5, I am dying to get that LS460.

jetset4me · 03-14-08, 01:27

I've had the 1986 Cadillac Seville since November 1985 (new). Just love it.
2003 Cadillac STS (used) a little over 2 years.
1995 Honda Civic (new) for 13 years.

mosborn9 · 03-14-08, 04:22

On average 10+ yrs. I've been fortunate to never have any major mechanical issues by doing this. About 3 yrs ago I bought a new truck just because the Explorer I had so many miles and was over 10 yrs old. Although I had no reason to distrust the realibility I felt a newer vehicle would be good for out of town trips. I also felt the Explorer would be more valuable to me as a DD than what I would get on a trade-in. I don't carry comp or collision on the vehicle so taxes and insurance are very resonable. 3 yrs later the new vehicle only has 16,000 miles. I added benefit is I don't care when my son has mud all over his cleats and climbs into my beater.

suki22 · 03-14-08, 04:39

I gave my 1999 Honda Accord to my son...it is still in great shape. I tend to keep a car 8 to 10 years...I bought a 2007 G35 Infiniti and plan on keeping it as long as possible ( until my son starts bugging me for it

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iamwiz82 · 03-14-08, 04:44

2 years, if I am lucky. I have gone through a few in less than a year, though. I've only lost my shirt once. I've made a profit on a few new cars, too.

My project car, which was purchased it in Feb 2007, is going up for sale in the spring. I hope to turn a a profit on that, too.

jswift2000 · 03-14-08, 04:53

My 2000 Honda Accord last 8 years but traded it for a 2007 TL b/c of tranny problems. I plan on keep my TL 10 years (hopefully) so I can give it to my daughter when she begins driving.

bert31 · 03-14-08, 06:38

I generally drive them till they die.

eddie926 · 03-14-08, 07:09

I generally buy expecting to get at least 10 years out of a vehicle. I currently own 3 Toyotas. Two Camrys and a Sequoia. The Camrys are both 95s, the Sequoia is an 02. No plans to retire any of them any time soon.

rjstaaf · 03-14-08, 07:17

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Originally Posted by bert31

I generally drive them till they die.

Ditto that! When the motor does go I will likely have it rebuilt. I have had the Mustang 6 years this month and it is about to hit 105K and the motor is as strong as ever. I regularly get comments that the car still looks like it is new.

TortoiseAWD · 03-14-08, 07:57

I used to get the new car bug every few years, but I see myself keeping my WRX for a long time to come. I might *add* another Subaru to my garage, but I think the WRX is destined to stay with me well into 6-digit mileage.

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