"Scott Lurndal" wrote in message
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Have you factored in maintenance? The maintenance costs for a used
car can go up exponentially; particularly if it has a timing belt
instead of a chain. With most new cars requiring _no_ significant
maintenance (aside from oil changes, rubber & radiator fluid at 50k),
until about 120k; the maint charges after 120k add up quickly.


If the car has a timing belt, it's true that this does add a maintenance
hit - usually somewhere around $600 if you pay to get it done. If you do it
yourself, under $100. I don't agree that after 120K miles, maintenance
charges add up quickly.

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-Mike-