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Old 09-02-2011, 08:46 AM   #49 (permalink)
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The Mistress - '88 Bmw 320i Touring SE
Team m8
Last 3: 27.17 mpg (US)

Germany Beadle - '91 Mercedes 300td (estate, N/A)
90 day: 24.63 mpg (US)

The Bloodylingo - '05 Citroen Berlingo Multispace Desire
90 day: 39.77 mpg (US)

Shanner Scaab - '03 Saab 9-5 estate Vector
90 day: 26.19 mpg (US)

Clio 182 - '05 Renault Clio RS 182 182
90 day: 31.73 mpg (US)
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Originally Posted by Ryland View Post
A new boiler should last 20 to 50 years tho and a new shower should last about the same if done well.
I'm looking at maybe buying a house to rent out because the income from it would pay me back in 3 to 5 years.
I get to pretty much live in my house for free because my room mate pays enough to cover utility costs and a fair amount of the taxes.
Colleague I car share with:


Flat is 12 yrs old..

New boiler (combi)

New Electric Shower

New Electric Oven...


Colleague I sit across from

New Combi Boiler (previous one lasted 11 years).



I hear you re the payback period vs lifetime and also renting out room, but I'm of the opinoin that
a) Money is better spent on experiences/beer (delete as appropriate!)
b) Its hard enough to live with a girlfriend, never mind a "room mate".

Any house I've been in has always just been an equal split of costs for all parties (rent/elec/taxes etc)

However, I'm aware that by 45, some of my friends will be mortgage free/living the highlife with equity etc, so can see benefits on both sides.
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