Average age of car is record-setting 10.8 years old

Discussion in 'Other Cars' started by cwerdna, Jan 19, 2012.

  1. cwerdna

    cwerdna Senior Member

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    #1 cwerdna, Jan 19, 2012
  2. Skoorbmax

    Skoorbmax Senior Member

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    In part cars are better built so can last longer. And the economy...
     
    #2 Skoorbmax, Jan 19, 2012
  3. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    Plus new cars get more and more expensive.

    Tom
     
    #3 qbee42, Jan 19, 2012
  4. Pinto Girl

    Pinto Girl New Member

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    Being green isn't just a purchasing decision, it's also a decision not to purchase.
     
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    I've been payment free for 5 years. 1999 S-10 4x4

    Still running at 350k miles.
     
    #5 Jimmie84, May 1, 2012
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