How to get rich without getting lucky

Re:How to get rich without getting lucky by 20years on Friday June 01, 2018 @03:58PM (#17209513)

This is a perfect example. I have had the same car for 6 years which I bought used and am hoping to squeeze another 5 out of it. Cars are one of those things I hate spending money on.

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Re:How to get rich without getting lucky by marketgod on Friday June 01, 2018 @06:21PM (#17210977)

Don't forget to calculate the increasing maintenance cost, gas cost, and risk of using an older car.

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Re:How to get rich without getting lucky by 20years on Saturday June 02, 2018 @01:04PM (#17215369)

This is a good point. So far I have had no maintenance other than oil changes/tune-ups. Once things start breaking down to where I have to spend $$ to keep it going, that is when I will buy a newer used car. I also mainly use it for local around town driving. If I go on a long trip, I rent a car.

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Re:How to get rich without getting lucky by skookumchuck on Friday June 01, 2018 @06:42PM (#17211103)

If you buy an American car, the maintenance isn't so bad. The taxes are low on older cars, as well as insurance.

The risk is real, there's been excellent progress in crashworthiness.

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Re:How to get rich without getting lucky by marketgod on Friday June 01, 2018 @11:24PM (#17212484)

In America maybe? Here the maintenance on a car is insane, Canada.

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