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>>Before I buy, I have some concerns that deal with the total cost of
>>ownership as a daily driver. I haven't found any sites or replies yet
>>that give numbers for typical costs of ownership but I'm still looking
>>while asking here. Trying to avoid a lengthy post with details, >>
>>a) Does 65 cents/mile sound reasonable ( omitting assumptions but I
>>don't think these will affect the cost more than 5 cents/mile) ? >>
>>b) Do you think the car is as reliable as a Honda Accord?
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>>c) Is an extended warrantee worth the cost and if so, what is a fair
>>cost from the dealer for "x" number of years?? I don't plan to do
>>repairs and expect to own it hopefully 10 years minimum.
>>
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>>Appreciate the help here.
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>Honestly I have absolutely no clue.....I never have attempted to
>figure the actual cost per mile on any of my vehicles... Just say I do
>not want to know...
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>Instead I measure my overall satisfaction ... repairs are a minus, >smiles are a plus...
>
>Had to laugh on the Honda question... That is a car that is not often
>compared with a Corvette... But in general,.(.by the way I judge a
>car} the Honda may get a plus for repairs...but I kind of doubt a
>Honda would put too many smiles on my face..
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>Good luck...
>Bob Griffiths
Thanks Bob for your honest straight forward reply. Your point is noted.