how many years do you keep a car?

BigAl3 · 07-01-05, 10:57

i was wondering how many years (besides project cars) do each of you keep your cars before trading/selling them?

tailwind · 07-01-05, 11:11

I'm working on 2.5 years on the Formy.

I don't plan on getting rid of it until I can afford a nice low mileage Corvette...or maybe one of the new Shelby GT500 Cobras that are coming out next year. Haven't seen a new car that's really tickled me like that one in a long time.

Setec Astronomy · 07-02-05, 05:31

I trade it in when the ashtrays are full....but seriously, I'm at 15 years on one of mine.

Nick M · 07-02-05, 05:38

I'm on my 5th car now and have had my current car for 2.5 years.

Prior to that I changed them every year. To be honest, there isn't a car that interests me at the moment and the ones I do like are beyond my spending zone

raven · 07-02-05, 05:45

I tend to keep my cars until the bumper to bumper warranty is expired, when it does I trade them in at the first sign of any kind of trouble. Rather pay car payment then repair bills.

norahcrv · 07-02-05, 07:21

I'm on my third Honda in over thirty years of daily driving.
1975 Civic - drove it for 10 years
1985 Civic Wagon - almost 21 years
2004 CR-V - only 1 year - SO FAR!

Scottwax · 07-02-05, 07:51

I kept my first car for 8 years but the next few were 2-3 year each until my Accord, which I had nearly 9 years. It just depends on the car and how reliable it is.

lbls1 · 07-02-05, 07:54

I've averaged about every 8 years. Hopefully my daily driver will be able to live up to this standard. Car #1 will not be included in this average however (or at least I hope not).

HRP · 07-02-05, 08:18

We drive 'em til they become unreliable.
1989 Pontiac Bonneville SSE 9 yrs (was vandalized)
1991 Buick Reatta 14 yrs and counting
1997 Cadillac Catera; 4 1/2 yrs, what a lemon!!!
2002 Lexus LS430 3 yrs and counting. Right now, probably the best car I ever owned.

themightytimmah · 07-02-05, 08:45

I've got 8 on the GTP, and I plan on keeping her until I get out of college (4 years). Then I'll probably move up to a GTO. I've been very happy with Pontiac.

White95Max · 07-02-05, 08:59

I drove my 93 Taurus for a year. I wanted a stick-shift car, and a sportier looking car, so I got the Maxima SE.
I've had the Max for a little over 3 years (June 11th), and I'm selling it now.
I'm looking to get a Ford ZX2 for the next 2 years, and then get a Mazdaspeed6 when I graduate with my Bachelor's Degree.

jnmttu · 07-02-05, 09:07

I've had the 91 Accord for six years now. The previous owner took good care of it and I haven't really had a problem yet. We have extended warranties on both the new cars because I plan to keep them at least 6 or 7 years. The Acura is my fourth Honda car and frankly they don't even start to feel worn out until about 10 years into it.