How old is your car?

dpg · 11-10-2008, 08:05 AM

'02 Ford SUV...84,000 (mine) Wife leases an '07 Maxima.

codeman671 · 11-10-2008, 08:17 AM

05 Hummer H2- 77k miles
08 Volvo XC90 V8- 14k miles
Powerwheels 12 volt Kawasaki 4 wheeler
Powerwheels 6 volt Police motorcycle

The gas prices these day are certainly helping since we have 2 V8 guzzlers. The market on the Hummers has completely bottomed out. I have been looking into trading it towards a new Suburban (we need the space) but the trade value is so bad compared to payoff I will probably keep it until the wheels fall off. I'd probably take a $10k hit if I wanted out right now, and that is not in the cards...

The XC90 is nice but the boss misses her Cayenne S. I think when her lease is up we will probably pick up an 04 or 05 Cayenne.

The other two are great on gas

Dave R · 11-10-2008, 08:55 AM

05 Toyota Matrix, 75,000 miles or so
99 Dodge Durango 117,000 miles or so
01 Kawasaki ZX9R 69,000 miles or so (I know, not a car, but it is my primary transport, weather permitting).

Bought the Matrix is 2006 when I sold my 92 Jetta with 185,000 miles. I tend to keep stuff a long time.

chipj29 · 11-10-2008, 09:06 AM

2004 Chevy Trailblazer, 55k miles. Wifes daily driver, my tow vehicle
2007 Nissan Altima, 44k miles. My daily driver (100 mile RT commute).
1990 Yamaha Virago, 24k miles. Currently off the road, as it won't start.

That long commute (I average 25k+ miles/year) not only wears out my cars fast, but it makes me dislike my cars just as fast. The Trailblazer is paid for, but I make the monthly payments on the Altima. It ain't cheap, but for me is a necessary evil.

riverat · 11-10-2008, 09:24 AM

1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 201,000 mi.
In need of replacement but fixed incomes will not allow. So we drive and fix to get to our appointments and shopping, It has been good to us, though.

Pineedles · 11-10-2008, 09:46 AM

2001 Lincoln Continental 104K

Bought it in 2003 used at half the new price. Its been a terrific car except for needing high test gasoline.

gtxrider · 11-10-2008, 10:07 AM

2001 S10 Crew Cab 4x4 125,000 Miles
2004 S10 Blazer XTREME 74,000 Miles

They both run well.

Toying with buying a new Camaro since I cannot afford a Z-06 Vette.

kchace · 11-10-2008, 12:55 PM

2002 Jeep Liberty that rolled off the assembly line on 9-11-2001. 161k miles so far and still going strong.

Ken

11-10-2008, 09:06 AM	#4
chipj29 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bow Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 521 Thanked 308 Times in 162 Posts	2004 Chevy Trailblazer, 55k miles. Wifes daily driver, my tow vehicle 2007 Nissan Altima, 44k miles. My daily driver (100 mile RT commute). 1990 Yamaha Virago, 24k miles. Currently off the road, as it won't start. That long commute (I average 25k+ miles/year) not only wears out my cars fast, but it makes me dislike my cars just as fast. The Trailblazer is paid for, but I make the monthly payments on the Altima. It ain't cheap, but for me is a necessary evil. __________________ Getting ready for winter!

11-10-2008, 09:24 AM	#5
riverat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alton, NH Posts: 722 Thanks: 337 Thanked 280 Times in 123 Posts	1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 201,000 mi. In need of replacement but fixed incomes will not allow. So we drive and fix to get to our appointments and shopping, It has been good to us, though. __________________ Waking up in the morning is the greatest, everything after that is a bonus

11-10-2008, 09:46 AM	#6
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,548 Thanks: 1,073 Thanked 669 Times in 368 Posts	Buy American 2001 Lincoln Continental 104K Bought it in 2003 used at half the new price. Its been a terrific car except for needing high test gasoline.

11-10-2008, 10:07 AM	#7
gtxrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Piscataway, NJ Posts: 1,030 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 24 Posts	cars 2001 S10 Crew Cab 4x4 125,000 Miles 2004 S10 Blazer XTREME 74,000 Miles They both run well. Toying with buying a new Camaro since I cannot afford a Z-06 Vette.

11-10-2008, 08:05 AM	#1
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,618 Thanks: 157 Thanked 235 Times in 172 Posts	'02 Ford SUV...84,000 (mine) Wife leases an '07 Maxima.

11-10-2008, 08:17 AM	#2
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,539 Thanks: 222 Thanked 828 Times in 499 Posts	05 Hummer H2- 77k miles 08 Volvo XC90 V8- 14k miles Powerwheels 12 volt Kawasaki 4 wheeler Powerwheels 6 volt Police motorcycle The gas prices these day are certainly helping since we have 2 V8 guzzlers. The market on the Hummers has completely bottomed out. I have been looking into trading it towards a new Suburban (we need the space) but the trade value is so bad compared to payoff I will probably keep it until the wheels fall off. I'd probably take a $10k hit if I wanted out right now, and that is not in the cards... The XC90 is nice but the boss misses her Cayenne S. I think when her lease is up we will probably pick up an 04 or 05 Cayenne. The other two are great on gas

11-10-2008, 08:55 AM	#3
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 246 Thanked 744 Times in 444 Posts	05 Toyota Matrix, 75,000 miles or so 99 Dodge Durango 117,000 miles or so 01 Kawasaki ZX9R 69,000 miles or so (I know, not a car, but it is my primary transport, weather permitting). Bought the Matrix is 2006 when I sold my 92 Jetta with 185,000 miles. I tend to keep stuff a long time.

11-10-2008, 12:55 PM	#8
kchace Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Brookline and Moultonborough NH Posts: 100 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	2002 Jeep Liberty that rolled off the assembly line on 9-11-2001. 161k miles so far and still going strong. Ken