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Old 01-01-2012, 11:22 PM   #52 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by DrInnovation View Post
In most cases a used (5 year old) Honda Civic, in 8-year total cost of ownership is not as good a new Hybrid, EV (leaf) or Volt.
Yes, but a 5 year old Civic (or 5 year old anything) isn't what we mean when we suggest getting an older car. It'd be anywhere from mid-80s up to say '00, the sort of car that you buy for cash, and don't feel pinched doing it.
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