Rob wrote:
This type of thinking is very hard to get through to some people <<<SNIP>>>
the long run....When you own an airplane, you calculate how much it cost
you an hour to fly... by dividing... the cost of your <<<SNIP>>>
Rob
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Rob & all-

Absolutely. Having a semi-dependable vehicle is horrible economy.

The insurance, taxes, parking, tolls, fuel, tires, and oil costs are
exactly the same whether the van is dependable or not. Actually, it costs
significantly more in wasted time, effort, and hastily performed repairs
(destined to fail again shortly) to drive an inadequately-maintained
vehicle. Trying to save a dime by not fixing something until it fails
completely is short-sighted.

gmb