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Mike Murphy 03-13-2018 12:44 AM
Only 15 months of ownership and 8,000 miles, but so far, $0.09/mi
 
Had the car only 15 months and put on 8,000 miles and only 2 repairs: trunk hood latch and rear window regulator. I did the work myself, but it’s only cost me $750 so far including those repair and 2 oil/filter changes.

David993S 03-13-2018 10:31 AM
Awww......I'm sorry. Don't worry, it'll cost you more soon I'm sure. Just hang in there. ;)

nckwrnr 03-13-2018 11:06 AM
Congrats! I have had my car 10 months and 7,000 miles. First oil change was free from the dealer the second cost me I believe $90 to do myself. Other than that I had to clear an airbag light that never came back and my window regular got noisy switched it out for $55. This car is bleeding me dry has cost me $145 so far.

Maybe we can get other people posting their low cost maintenance stories here too.

Mike Murphy 03-13-2018 12:34 PM
Originally Posted by David993S (Post 14865981)
Awww......I'm sorry. Don't worry, it'll cost you more soon I'm sure. Just hang in there. ;)
Thanks. I know a lot of others have those experiences too, so I’ll be patient and hope for the best. It’s still early in the process. I’m surprised that rubber hoses and other 18-yr-Old parts haven’t started failing yet, but I’m sure more stuff will come soon enough. This is why I don’t believe in doing too much proactive repairs.

911Syncro 03-13-2018 12:57 PM
Like I tell people, you can get a Toyota Corolla or a used 911. Which one would you prefer? The Corolla will be dated in 5 years and dead in 10. The 911 (if maintained) will be going strong after your 10 years of ownership. I drove my '82 911 to 295K miles, the 968 is over 200K and going strong.

Mike Murphy 03-17-2018 01:31 PM
I discovered a left headlamp bulb was out. I had to order one for $4.85. I ended up getting 2 and shipping was more than 1 bulb. Still, I’m looking at $18.65 to replace both.

Sometimes it’s nice to have something that’s low-tech :)

Atrox 03-17-2018 04:45 PM

Dr_Strangelove 03-18-2018 12:03 AM
LOL! Says the guy whose name is "Murphy's Law" ;)

Mike Murphy 03-18-2018 01:53 AM
Yeah, I’m just asking for trouble - NOT smart!

RngTrtl 03-18-2018 05:29 AM
Originally Posted by 911Syncro (Post 14866332)
Like I tell people, you can get a Toyota Corolla or a used 911. Which one would you prefer? The Corolla will be dated in 5 years and dead in 10. The 911 (if maintained) will be going strong after your 10 years of ownership. I drove my '82 911 to 295K miles, the 968 is over 200K and going strong.
A Toyota Corolla will live a lot more than 10 years if taken care of...

Mike Murphy 03-18-2018 10:40 AM
Originally Posted by RngTrtl (Post 14877562)
A Toyota Corolla will live a lot more than 10 years if taken care of...

Proof point: https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...aff=share_text

911Syncro 03-18-2018 01:59 PM
Originally Posted by RngTrtl (Post 14877562)
A Toyota Corolla will live a lot more than 10 years if taken care of...
True for any car, but who would do that for a Corolla after they fall in price to $1,500 or $2,000. And then they die.

AnthonyGS 03-18-2018 10:40 PM
Originally Posted by 911Syncro (Post 14866332)
Like I tell people, you can get a Toyota Corolla or a used 911. Which one would you prefer? The Corolla will be dated in 5 years and dead in 10. The 911 (if maintained) will be going strong after your 10 years of ownership. I drove my '82 911 to 295K miles, the 968 is over 200K and going strong.
There is a C5 corvette with over 700k on the odo. Any car will make 200k now, if taken care of.

Gulliver 03-19-2018 03:52 PM
Meh, who wants to ride around in a Corolla?

fuel mileage? -don't care
reliability? -don't care
maintenance cost? -don't care
resale/investment value -don't care
what the neighbors think? -don't care
the 3 hours I spent in a Porsche 911 Sunday afternoon - priceless, and the only measure I need :)


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