How long do you typically keep your cars?

[tropicsteve]

the last ones I bought new and still have - 2000 ford f150
2005 Harley

[shortspark]

When I was younger I would drive my cars for about seven or eight years. When I was older it was 5 years or 50,000 miles, whichever came first. I drove Honda, Toyota, Jeep, Ford, Buick, Chevy, Pontiac, Dodge trucks and others. When I turned 62 years old and could finally afford it, I told myself I would buy a new Mercedes whenever the last one`s warranty expires (which is every four years).

[ccarney]

I trade often. I bought a Mustang Gt in 2011 when the 5.0 came back. In 2012 I traded my X5 for a Accord (huge mistake). The 2012 Accord was traded for a 2014 Fusion. When I was waiting for the Fusion to be prepped I traded the 11 Mustang for a 2014 Mustang GT with track-pack. Never leased a car, always buy them.

[JSFM35X]

Picks of the roadrunner please

i have had the roadrunner for 43 years now, daily driver/tow vehicle is a 99 dodge cummins.

Dave

[Pats300zx]

I tend to keep my cars for a while. My 1990 Nissan 300zx I have had since I graduated college.

[Hrolfr]

I trade every 3- 4 years. I drive a fair amount and like to trade between 60 and 100k miles.

[Accumulator]

I have had the roadrunner for 43 years now, Daily driver/tow vehicle is a 99 Dodge Cummins.

Dave

Oh man, that`s just TOO COOL!

[Accumulator]

I suspect that the quick turnover I seen in this thread factors into the detailing regimens.

[Pockets]

I go with the extended warranty plan.

Over 7 years now on my truck and the warranty is gone, gets me a bit nervous but hopefully it will last a little longer as I`m looking for a new truck.

If funds allowed it I would like a new one every 5 years or so.

[top189h]

I have two cars right now, only one of which is driveable. the first is my 1996 Chevy 1500 with 190k on it and 65k on a quick frame off resto, and I will keep it forever, parts are cheap enough for it if anything brakes. The second is my dad`s first car, a 1981 El Camino that was given to me when I was 12 . So far I have finished the frame work, rebuilt the motor, transmission and rear. The car needs everything quarter panels, floor, doors, interior wiring and basically everything mechanical, I will never get rid of it, but parts are expensive and pretty hard to find.

[Hrolfr]

I suspect that the quick turnover I seen in this thread factors into the detailing regimens.

I am learning and getting better. My thoughts are the better I can keep it looking the better resale I get.

[davidc]

Picks of the roadrunner please

Oh man, that`s just TOO COOL!

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Dave

[jfelbab]

Well my Lexus RX350 is a year old. My last Lexus RX330 was 10 YO. I have a 1991 Toyota MR2 that i`ve owned for 24 years with 128k miles that is still running well and looking great. I likely will be selling that car soon as I plan to move to another state and I won`t have room to keep it. I keep the cars that I like for a long time.

I used to swap cars a bunch when I was young and often owned several at once.

My favorite of the bunch is still the 1991 Toyoto MR2 seen at left in my avatar.

Cars I`ve owned.

1953 Chevy BelAir
1954 Buick Roadmaster
1955 Plymouth Belvadere
1956 Chevy BelAir
1956 Pontiac Starfire
1958 Chevy Imapla SS 348
1959 Chevy Impala SS 409
1962 Chevy BelAir
1964 Chevelle Malibu SS 283 (first brand new car)
1965 Chevelle Malibu SS
1966 Chevelle Mailbu SS-396
1969 Camero
1972 Buick Regal
1974 Buick Regal
1976 Olds Cutlass Supreme Brougham
1980 American Motors Renault Alliancex
1984 Toyota Camry
1988 Toyota Camry
1991 Toyota MR2 (bought in fall of 1990, still own)
1994 Mercury Cougar
1999 Toyota Camry Solara
2002 Honda Accord
2004 Lexus RX 330
2014 Lexus RX 350

[rlmccarty2000]

You could call me trader Bob. I keep cars until I see something I like better. Right now I`m stuck on 370z roadsters. I bought a used 2011, kept it a year, found a 2012, kept it a little longer and found a cherry 2014 with 8000 miles with the sport pkg. and I have been driving it for almost a year. I keep a spare car for bad weather, a 1993 Cadillac Deville that I bought from my uncle with56,000 miles on it. The Caddy has been acting up lately so it may be time for another spare. My wife drives a 2013 NissanJuke that she wrecked on Christmas Eve and has been repaired, but needs to go back in the shop to be realigned. When I was in the military I traded yearly and have had so many different cars it is difficult to remember all of them, but my favs are the convertibles. A Spitfire, MG Midget, Corvette, and the 3 Z`s.

[EVOlved]

This is my first new car and I will be keeping at least 5 years but probably longer may end up getting another commute vehicle after 5 though.