[LeanBurn]

Cars seem to be like electronics. You will get people that always have to have the newest fastest model, then there are others who will get the middle of the road less regularly, then there are those that only replace when it no longer works for them.

My 1997 suburban gets nearly as good fuel economy as a 2012 model. Unless my suburban suffers from catastrophic failure, I will run it for as long as I can. Same with my Corolla. At the time I needed a second car, prices of 3-5years used were nearly the same as new so it was a no brainer...but be rest assured I will be driving it until fails.