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Subject:Re: Interesting Comment from 14 yr old son
From:Allan Streib
Date:Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:02:37 -0500

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
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1991 Vanagon GL

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