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Re: Busy Bee goodies
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lugnet.loc.uk
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Mon, 15 May 2000 09:24:43 GMT
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In lugnet.loc.uk, Jason Briscoe writes:
> In response to:
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> > > 69p a mile? Steptoe and Son managed it on less.
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> > Someone told me that a new car cost £1 a mile to run.
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> > Carbon 60
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> This can't be right?
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> I have done nearly 20,000 miles since May 99 and there is no way that its
> cost me £20,000. The car was only 19,500 last may when I bought it, Its had
> two services one at 10 and 20K (both included in purchase price). Current
> value is approx 14K,
5.5K in one year - crazy
> diesel costs at approx 40mpg = 20,000/40 = 500 gallons
> which is approx £2400, insurance 2yrs at £500 equates to a grand total of
> £8400 which is around 43p per mile!
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> Of course the trick is like lego, never pay full price for you car! and
> barter with the dealer to get freebies like servicing and extended warranty.
No. Like lego, you should look out for good quality used items. Use a Which
guide to find which car is the most reliable and suits your needs. Then buy
that one. The problem with cars is that buyers too often choose one which makes
a "statement" about them - all it is to me is a tool.
Most good libraries stock Which guides. We used them to pick our last two cars.
Anyone who is even think about buying a washing machine should also consult a
Which guide. It predicted, for us 5 or 6 years ago, that a specific Candy model
would be the most reliable (Hoover & Hotpoint were the worst). At £230 the
Candy was the cheapest in the shop - but has never had a problem yet (touch
wood). In buying an item based of reliability & function, it means one does not
have to worry about extended warranties etc.
Scott A
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> Regards,
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> jason
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| (...) makes a "statement" about them - all it is to me is a tool. Partly agreed, but used cars are out when your employer finances 90% of it for you! Similarly depreciation is not so much of afcator when its not your money! I also must add that I (...) (24 years ago, 15-May-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| In response to: (...) This can't be right? I have done nearly 20,000 miles since May 99 and there is no way that its cost me £20,000. The car was only 19,500 last may when I bought it, Its had two services one at 10 and 20K (both included in (...) (24 years ago, 14-May-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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