Question of the day.
Is there a survey available that would lead me though questions, and help me assess when to replace my car?
My father simply bought a new car every other year. (Course that was when cars lasted 3 years.)
I have a 190E 2.6 with 201,000 miles, no air conditioning, a radio with one functional speaker that fails when it rains, the seats are comfortable with no holes, the engine runs smooth but I never jack rabbit (thought I wish I could - the car just won't), the windows work and there are no leaks. The car does require oil every 800 miles. If sold, I may expect $1,500. No rust. Few paint mars. Paid for - no car payments. Annual maintenance about $1,000.
Should I replace the car?
This would seem to be a common type question.
A survey form that helps determine what is important to you would help assess when the car should be replaced may be used by many.
Click-n-Clack has a car assessment form; they suggest using when considering a used car. However, it helps with the hardware aspects of the car.
So - how do you decide when the car should be replaced?
The car has not "embarrassed" me. People may have questioned why I drive a car with no air conditioning.
The follow on question is "How much money should one spend to keep the car running?"
