[calgaryrocks]

Originally Posted by V

Car ownership doesn't have to be that expensive. I bought a little Mazda for 700 bucks last year and have already paid for the cost of the car, all my gas and maintenance with mileage claims at work.

10 years before that I bought a Buick for $2200 and put very little work into the car over those 10 years.

Maybe if people weren't so adamant that they needed a shiny new car they would be able to afford them.

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although I spent a bit more than you, same idea. I spent under $5000 for my toyota 6 years ago, still driving it, no payments ever. just insurance and gas plus routine maintenance. yearly cost=about $2500 + 7 or 800 depreciation