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Originally Posted by Old Mechanic
I've had more than a few vehicles that I sold for more than all the money I spent on them including fuel, fees, insurance, and every other cost combined to operate them for thousands of miles.
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I once purchased a 2007 Outback on CL and sold it a month later for $1k more to the first person that responded to my CL ad.
It's certainly possible for vehicles to be a money maker, but for 99% of people it's not. You've really got to know the market, be good at haggling, and have some mechanical know-how.
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Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard
What cost did you carry for maintenance on the Leaf?
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I assumed $75/year, which was half of the maintenance cost I assumed for my TSX. Basically assuming tires and something very minor every few years. The spreadsheet linked in my signature has example vehicle #1 as my TSX, when I purchased it in 2010, and a hypothetical 2011 Leaf as vehicle #2 if I purchased it now.