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Old 03-19-2011, 09:17 PM   #5 (permalink)
cfg83
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thecheese429 -

I made a special "1-MPG trip log" where I track car modifications and servicing :

Car Modifications

The idea was to be able to cross-reference mods to what happens in the fuel log. However, I have NOT been rigorous about it and I haven't included costs, so it's useless for calculating overall costs.

I compare my cost of ownership to owning a new car, which would entail :

- Probably $200 month minimum payments => $2400 per year
- Higher insurance
- Higher registration fees

When I look at it from a *relative* POV my car doesn't cost much.

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