The combined ages of your cars?
The combined ages of your cars?
Just to indirectly brag about your thriftiness, what number is the combined ages of your cars?
I live in a low humidity area, where the winter roads are not salted, so my two vehicles, 1994 and 2004, have a combined age of 46 years (counting back from the 2022 model year).
My truck with 200,100 miles on it, has a stick shift so the clutch has been replaced, but so far, not the transmission. My car is small and light so its automatic tranny is not stressed by the work it does, and the car has 159,000 miles on it.
I live in a low humidity area, where the winter roads are not salted, so my two vehicles, 1994 and 2004, have a combined age of 46 years (counting back from the 2022 model year).
My truck with 200,100 miles on it, has a stick shift so the clutch has been replaced, but so far, not the transmission. My car is small and light so its automatic tranny is not stressed by the work it does, and the car has 159,000 miles on it.
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6 and 7 for a combined 13.
Fell into the car upgrade trap when we had our kids.
Fell into the car upgrade trap when we had our kids.
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1 5 year old car
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I suggest asking about average age, not combined age: what about people owning one, or fifteen, cars? Also I don't agree that thriftiness, as expressed by age of cars, is anything to be proud of. Even with cars the ages of mine (10 and 16 years), I feel somewhat foolish for being able to afford more modern safety features, but not having them.heyyou wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 1:00 am Just to indirectly brag about your thriftiness, what number is the combined ages of your cars?
I live in a low humidity area, where the winter roads are not salted, so my two vehicles, 1994 and 2004, have a combined age of 46 years (counting back from the 2022 model year).
My truck with 200,100 miles on it, has a stick shift so the clutch has been replaced, but so far, not the transmission. My car is small and light so its automatic tranny is not stressed by the work it does, and the car has 159,000 miles on it.
I don't understand your comment about transmissions; I don't see any reason to assume one type or another will be more or less durable/reliable/efficient, except for specific models of both varieties with known design shortcomings.
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13 yr old with 168k miles
12 yr old with 170k miles
25 yr Total and they both run great.
12 yr old with 170k miles
25 yr Total and they both run great.
The realist sees the glass as completely full, 50% water and 50% air.
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one car, two years old. Less than 15,000 miles on it.
I appreciate the safety features on my car.
I appreciate the safety features on my car.
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Also one car, also (almost) 2 years old, bought juuust before the pandemic, because I'm that great of a market timer.
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1 car from 2007
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I had a 1983 Toyota Celica GT that I kept until 1996 when the engine finally gave out. I then bought a 1996 Acura Integra and kept it until it gave out in 2013. Then I bought a Ford Fusion Hybrid which I still drive.
After I got married, I bought a 2001 Toyota RAV4 for my wife, which she kept until it died earlier this year. I then got her a 2021 Acura RDX in March, just before the new car shortages began.
So, that's 13, 17, and 8 for me; 20 for my wife.
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After I got married, I bought a 2001 Toyota RAV4 for my wife, which she kept until it died earlier this year. I then got her a 2021 Acura RDX in March, just before the new car shortages began.
So, that's 13, 17, and 8 for me; 20 for my wife.
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I think I’m in last place. Custom-ordered BMW 3 series, picked it up just less than 7 months ago.
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Currently 12 (9 & 3).
Highest ever was 60 in 2007 (37, 14, 9).
Highest ever was 60 in 2007 (37, 14, 9).
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23 - 1998 Dodge RAM 1500 with Magnum V8. (110,000 miles)
12 - 2010 Ford Edge AWD (178,000 miles)
12 - 2010 Ford Edge AWD (178,000 miles)
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15 and 4. A 2006 Civic and a 2017 Kia Forte.
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I agree that it should be the average age of your personal fleet. In my family's case:
2015 Pilot (91,000 miles)
2015 CRV (46,000 miles)
2008 Pilot (171,000 miles)
For a combined age of 25. But, since it's three cars, an average age per car of 8.3...
And just to point out, Bogleheads are not defacto "frugal". I am, but many in this group spend freely and enjoy a more materialistic life than I, which I am perfectly OK with, and don't judge... just like I don't judge folks with millions in investments who put up with a rundown house (by my standards) for example. Some here are "car guys/ gals" and enjoy driving a luxury vehicle of recent make. Others enjoy spending a similar amount of money cruising the rivers in Europe for 6 weeks every summer. Whatever floats you boat and does not sink it!
If I were to characterize Bogleheads as group, it would be more along the lines of analytical thinkers who want a path to financial success. That comes in many flavors.
Just my thoughts on you original post, not looking to offend.
Cheers
ETA: mileage
2015 Pilot (91,000 miles)
2015 CRV (46,000 miles)
2008 Pilot (171,000 miles)
For a combined age of 25. But, since it's three cars, an average age per car of 8.3...
And just to point out, Bogleheads are not defacto "frugal". I am, but many in this group spend freely and enjoy a more materialistic life than I, which I am perfectly OK with, and don't judge... just like I don't judge folks with millions in investments who put up with a rundown house (by my standards) for example. Some here are "car guys/ gals" and enjoy driving a luxury vehicle of recent make. Others enjoy spending a similar amount of money cruising the rivers in Europe for 6 weeks every summer. Whatever floats you boat and does not sink it!
If I were to characterize Bogleheads as group, it would be more along the lines of analytical thinkers who want a path to financial success. That comes in many flavors.
Just my thoughts on you original post, not looking to offend.
Cheers
ETA: mileage
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1 car. 17 years old. 98,000 miles.
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If'n a person wanted to humblebrag, the person would also include how many repairs they have made to their cars in the driveway/street/garage.
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2012
2015
2017
For a combined total of 19 years. That is an average of 6.3 years. However, the numbers are skewed a bit. The 2017 is a third "fun" car I decided to splurge and buy a couple of years ago so it's completely a discretionary vehicle. I like to keep cars 10+ years. I look at the years more than the miles. I live in an area that can have tough winters.
2015
2017
For a combined total of 19 years. That is an average of 6.3 years. However, the numbers are skewed a bit. The 2017 is a third "fun" car I decided to splurge and buy a couple of years ago so it's completely a discretionary vehicle. I like to keep cars 10+ years. I look at the years more than the miles. I live in an area that can have tough winters.
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21 and 9. Owned by us: 13 and 9.
Repairs? One radiator. One alternator, one thermostat, one starter. Two batteries, 4.5 sets of tires, one set of brake pads, one brake line (hired that one out), and one set of sway bar linkages, combined. It’s been a really good run without a doubt.
The argument of safety features….never mind, won’t touch it today.
Repairs? One radiator. One alternator, one thermostat, one starter. Two batteries, 4.5 sets of tires, one set of brake pads, one brake line (hired that one out), and one set of sway bar linkages, combined. It’s been a really good run without a doubt.
The argument of safety features….never mind, won’t touch it today.
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Automatic transmissions don’t last nearly as long as manual transmissions. They are extremely complex so when they fail, at minimum it’s a few thousand to rebuild if that’s even possible. Many of the transmissions now are so complex that most shops won’t rebuild them, and even if you find one that will rebuild it, the car will likely not shift the way it was supposed to. These days the solution to a failed automatic transmission is usually to replace it with a new part at a very high cost assuming the manufacturer still makes the part or taking a chance getting a transmission out of a wrecked car at a junkyard. Either way, you’re not getting your automatic transmission fixed for less than $3k but in many cases it’s closer to $5ktibbitts wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 1:43 amI don't understand your comment about transmissions; I don't see any reason to assume one type or another will be more or less durable/reliable/efficient, except for specific models of both varieties with known design shortcomings.heyyou wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 1:00 am Just to indirectly brag about your thriftiness, what number is the combined ages of your cars?
I live in a low humidity area, where the winter roads are not salted, so my two vehicles, 1994 and 2004, have a combined age of 46 years (counting back from the 2022 model year).
My truck with 200,100 miles on it, has a stick shift so the clutch has been replaced, but so far, not the transmission. My car is small and light so its automatic tranny is not stressed by the work it does, and the car has 159,000 miles on it.
A manual is much simpler. Assuming you regularly change the transmission fluid, the only wear items are the clutc and flex disc. On most cars it’s not too hard to change these items yourself, and even if you had to take it to a shop it would cost around $1k depending on the car.
Many but not all automatic transmissions start to exhibit issues around 150k miles. Some are better or worse than others. Manual transmissions are dependent on how you drive them. I have a 1998 BMW M3 the clutch had to be replaced at 102k miles and my 2003 330xi lasted until 145k miles.
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1998 BMW M3 160k miles
2002 BMW M5 150k miles
2003 BMW 330xi 190k miles
Total age 62
Avg age 20.6
2002 BMW M5 150k miles
2003 BMW 330xi 190k miles
Total age 62
Avg age 20.6
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This is the ultimate "thriftiness brag"; two profession household, 2 kids, and 1 car. Ours is also 5yrs old.
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2019 Lexus ES350 - 24,000 miles
2016 Hyundai Tucson - 55,000 miles
So 7ish years.
2016 Hyundai Tucson - 55,000 miles
So 7ish years.
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One 2011 w/ 90k miles and one 2004 with 107k miles, for a final answer of 27.
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Had to do some math here; 229.
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One 20 year old Nissan Sentra with 154,000 miles. Recently sold 2014 Toyota Camry to Carvana for $1400 less than we paid for it 7.5 years ago! Had to take that deal since we plan on getting a Toyota Carolla Cross once they become available. The small SUV will better fit in with our lifestyle than the Camry did.
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2009 Honda Fit 120k miles
2010 Hydunai Elantra 60k miles (I got it for my late mother)
Both are going strong though cosmetically the Fit is a bit beat up which I don't care.
2010 Hydunai Elantra 60k miles (I got it for my late mother)
Both are going strong though cosmetically the Fit is a bit beat up which I don't care.
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1998 BMW 96000 miles
2008 BMW 31000 miles
2008 BMW 31000 miles
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Only one vehicle, 13 year old Ford E150 Econoline Van, 102,000 miles.
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Newest is a 2008 Fit with 335k miles. Oldest is a 91 Chevy Truck with 165k miles.
2008 ~ 335k miles
2004 ~ 200k miles
2002 ~ 150k miles
1999 ~ 290k miles
1991 ~ 165k miles
Total age = 106
Average = 21.2
Total miles = 1.14M
Average = 228,000
2008 ~ 335k miles
2004 ~ 200k miles
2002 ~ 150k miles
1999 ~ 290k miles
1991 ~ 165k miles
Total age = 106
Average = 21.2
Total miles = 1.14M
Average = 228,000
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Nine years
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2006 SUV with 153,000 miles is 16 years old now
2020 minivan with 9,000 miles is (let's round up) 1 year old
17
2020 minivan with 9,000 miles is (let's round up) 1 year old
17
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8 and 15 = 23. Both are Toyotas and still going strong.
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26+18=44.
I will be renewing and downsizing to one soon (once the microchip issue is resolved, probably in a couple of years).
I will be renewing and downsizing to one soon (once the microchip issue is resolved, probably in a couple of years).
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Own, no loans = 5 years + 1 year = 6 years
Lease = .5 year
Lease = .5 year
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17 (200,000 one major repair 7 years ago) + 8 (95,000) = 25 (avg 12.5).
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Two cars with a combined at of 23 years
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OP,
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Manual transmissions are much simpler and will almost never fail, even from companies with bad automatic transmissions. The clutch is a wear item, but the wear is somewhat controlled by the skill of the driver.tibbitts wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 1:43 amI suggest asking about average age, not combined age: what about people owning one, or fifteen, cars? Also I don't agree that thriftiness, as expressed by age of cars, is anything to be proud of. Even with cars the ages of mine (10 and 16 years), I feel somewhat foolish for being able to afford more modern safety features, but not having them.heyyou wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 1:00 am Just to indirectly brag about your thriftiness, what number is the combined ages of your cars?
I live in a low humidity area, where the winter roads are not salted, so my two vehicles, 1994 and 2004, have a combined age of 46 years (counting back from the 2022 model year).
My truck with 200,100 miles on it, has a stick shift so the clutch has been replaced, but so far, not the transmission. My car is small and light so its automatic tranny is not stressed by the work it does, and the car has 159,000 miles on it.
I don't understand your comment about transmissions; I don't see any reason to assume one type or another will be more or less durable/reliable/efficient, except for specific models of both varieties with known design shortcomings.
Automatics are a different story. IF the same transmission is used across a line of cars or across engine sizes (4L, 6L, +turbo), then the base model, naturally-aspirated version will probably last longer. Not driving like a maniac helps as does coming to a complete stop before reversing or putting it in park. But being small and light is no guarantee. A friend of mine learned that with his Ford Focus, whose dry, dual-clutch automatic burned itself out just outside of the warranty period and just before it became public that Ford knew the transmissions were garbage.
As for me, until 2017, I was driving a 2002 until it was totalled through no fault of my own. I drove a replacement beater for 2 years until I got my current car, which will be 3 in January. I expect to drive this for 10 years. I'm hoping it's my last car whose internal combustion engine is the primary.
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