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[quote=Anonymous]109k miles on it I commute from Frederick to Columbia, so about 80% highway miles. Believe it or not it still has the original tires. Not much in the way of high-end IT admin roles in Frederick, so I'm commuting either down 270 or down 70.

Heating core gave out and dealer is quoting $950 for replacing it (that includes the diagnostic fee). Of course this happens less than a week after the twice-yearly maintenance in which work was done on the fuel system and the transmission (recommended for 105k miles). Quick Google indicates that's on the high side of normal but not into highway robbery territory.

It'll need new tires (tow truck guy pointed out dry rot on the tires and the service guy said I'd need them replaced. So that's another $700.

My wife hates the idea of putting $$$ into a depreciating asset but I hate the idea of $350+ payments every year for the next five years and thinks I'm crazy for thinking a car these days ought to last 150-200k miles. She's also pissed at the timing of all this and thinks we just need to trade in a car like clockwork every 4-5 years.

Thoughts? [/quote]

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