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Date:         Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:02:37 -0500
Reply-To:     Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Interesting Comment from 14 yr old son
Comments: To: Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <c803c1a70802270921s6bb755fam788fe787cc69927b@mail.gmail.com>
              (Jeff Lincoln's message of "Wed\, 27 Feb 2008 12\:21\:28 -0500")
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Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM> writes:


> Well, because I use the Vanagon daily and I just don't know if a) if
> I have the money to make it last another 9 years b) I'm willing to
> give it up if it does make it that long.


All cars cost money, if you buy a new one with a warranty you will be
paying loan interest, depreciation, and higher insurance.  Unlikely
that fuel economy will offset that unless you drive a LOT of miles.
Keeping up an old car is almost always cheaper.


Allan
--
1991 Vanagon GL
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