Anonymous
10/06/2018 21:05
Subject: Re:Sell or hold on to this old car
Anonymous wrote:Another vote to hold onto it, not that it is your decision to make.
Your husband is saving a lot of money driving an old beater. He probably only has liability insurance on it, which saves hundreds per year. Even his liability will be a little lower. If he actually has the car insured, you should talk about that because there's no reason it should be. It doesn't sound like you have any transportation needs that are not being met.
And he doesn't have a car payment. And, the longer he keeps this car, the later he'll start making payments and putting wear and tear on his next vehicle. And he doesn't have to worry too much about dents and dings on the vehicle, which are probably already tarnishing your new one.
And you aren't currently looking at a large repair bill. The situation would be different if you were asking whether to spend $1000 on a repair on this vehicle.
Don't worry about the mileage being put on your car for road trips. If most of your driving is in-town, those trips are the nicest miles your car ever sees.
City miles are harder on a car than highway miles.
Anonymous
10/06/2018 13:46
Subject: Re:Sell or hold on to this old car
Another vote to hold onto it, not that it is your decision to make.
Your husband is saving a lot of money driving an old beater. He probably only has liability insurance on it, which saves hundreds per year. Even his liability will be a little lower. If he actually has the car insured, you should talk about that because there's no reason it should be. It doesn't sound like you have any transportation needs that are not being met.
And he doesn't have a car payment. And, the longer he keeps this car, the later he'll start making payments and putting wear and tear on his next vehicle. And he doesn't have to worry too much about dents and dings on the vehicle, which are probably already tarnishing your new one.
And you aren't currently looking at a large repair bill. The situation would be different if you were asking whether to spend $1000 on a repair on this vehicle.
Don't worry about the mileage being put on your car for road trips. If most of your driving is in-town, those trips are the nicest miles your car ever sees.
Your husband is saving a lot of money driving an old beater. He probably only has liability insurance on it, which saves hundreds per year. Even his liability will be a little lower. If he actually has the car insured, you should talk about that because there's no reason it should be. It doesn't sound like you have any transportation needs that are not being met.
And he doesn't have a car payment. And, the longer he keeps this car, the later he'll start making payments and putting wear and tear on his next vehicle. And he doesn't have to worry too much about dents and dings on the vehicle, which are probably already tarnishing your new one.
And you aren't currently looking at a large repair bill. The situation would be different if you were asking whether to spend $1000 on a repair on this vehicle.
Don't worry about the mileage being put on your car for road trips. If most of your driving is in-town, those trips are the nicest miles your car ever sees.
Anonymous
10/06/2018 11:31
Subject: Sell or hold on to this old car
Anonymous wrote:I think around 180k is a good time to replace most modern cars. Past 150k is when vehicles start to have small/minor problems these days. Past 200k is when the major problems start happenings. Also, 180k is the third 60k service (these are expensive), every 100k the timing belt needs replaced (this is expensive), and the typically want to replace the water pump as well because it's going to die soon by that point also. At 220k miles, I think most cars are on borrowed time. If you get lucky you can make it to 300k but don't count on it. Obviously some exceptions are vehicles like the Camry but even then I would be a bit concerned.
Past 150? Try around 110 or 120.
Anonymous
10/04/2018 17:46
Subject: Re:Sell or hold on to this old car
If it runs good or can fix cheaply then keep it. I can look back and see a direct correlation between the money I've saved/invested leading to my net worth and the amount of money I did not use to new cars and house payments. I bought my car in college and drive the thing until I was in my 40s. Paid the house off when I was mid-late 30s. Thinking I didn't need the car any longer I sold it and got a newer replacement and when my oldest turned 16 I realized I should have kept the old car and just passed it down....
Anonymous
10/04/2018 09:38
Subject: Sell or hold on to this old car
I think around 180k is a good time to replace most modern cars. Past 150k is when vehicles start to have small/minor problems these days. Past 200k is when the major problems start happenings. Also, 180k is the third 60k service (these are expensive), every 100k the timing belt needs replaced (this is expensive), and the typically want to replace the water pump as well because it's going to die soon by that point also. At 220k miles, I think most cars are on borrowed time. If you get lucky you can make it to 300k but don't count on it. Obviously some exceptions are vehicles like the Camry but even then I would be a bit concerned.
Anonymous
10/04/2018 09:23
Subject: Sell or hold on to this old car
Sell/donate for tax credit. The next repairs likely to be much more than car is worth.
Anonymous
10/04/2018 09:07
Subject: Re:Sell or hold on to this old car
replace, you've enjoyed way more miles on the car than most can expect
Anonymous
10/04/2018 06:45
Subject: Sell or hold on to this old car
I’d replace the car. That’s a lot of miles. Even modern cars will have problems then.
Anonymous
10/04/2018 01:02
Subject: Sell or hold on to this old car
I'd say keep it. Besides, it's his coommuter car, if he's happy with it - why bother? Does he often he drives kids around?
As for road trip - did you buy your expensive car to look at it or use it?
As for road trip - did you buy your expensive car to look at it or use it?
Anonymous
10/04/2018 00:42
Subject: Re:Sell or hold on to this old car
Rent a car for road trips or just suck it up and use your new car. I wouldn’t take such an old car out of the city especially with kids.
Anonymous
10/03/2018 23:18
Subject: Sell or hold on to this old car
Road trips you can rent a car.
Anonymous
10/03/2018 22:14
Subject: Sell or hold on to this old car
Keep it and buy a 3rd car.
Anonymous
10/03/2018 22:06
Subject: Sell or hold on to this old car
If your husband is the one driving it, then it's kind of up to him. You already have your new sedan. And it sound like he's not taking it on the highway so there's no danger if it breaking down there.
Anonymous
10/03/2018 22:01
Subject: Re:Sell or hold on to this old car
I would personally let it go but my dad is like that. He can well afford it but it's a matter of principle for him. It's his car so he gets to choose though I can understand your concern with kids in the car.
Anonymous
10/03/2018 21:44
Subject: Sell or hold on to this old car
220000 miles. Been great this far but we are seeing small repairs and DH won't take it outside the city putting all the miles on my new expensive sedan for road trips. Insurance is cheap on it and so are minor repairs so I see DH's view point that he wants to run it to the ground. But with 2 kids I want a newer, more reliable car and he won't budge. WWYD?