I don't exactly love the assumption that every engine is the same, and won't break to some degree over the course of the miles you add onto it.High-miles cars can be bargains, but don't assume all you're going to do is fluids, rubber, and brakes.
Quote from: gimp on November 02, 2016, 10:18:52 PMI don't exactly love the assumption that every engine is the same, and won't break to some degree over the course of the miles you add onto it.High-miles cars can be bargains, but don't assume all you're going to do is fluids, rubber, and brakes.The calculator doesn't make any assumptions about the cost of maintenance. It's all based on your own input. If you assume you'll be spending more than average on maintenance/repairs, then plug it into the calculator! Also, hoping2retire35 makes a good point that $800 of maintenance for 100,000 miles/4 years of driving is hopelessly optimistic.One point of contention about the calculator: Why is the cost of gas hard-wired at $2.64? It would be more useful if you could tweak the cost of gas.
But the most important factor you need to consider when car shopping is how many miles you plan on adding onto that engine.