I think someone worked this out once and after you take into account the costs of running 2 cars, ie how many tanks of unleaded you could get vs buying taxing and insuring the mondeo not including fuel, it doesnt break even for a long while.
Thinking Of Buying Another Car!!
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hi there Ive been wanting to get another car to use as a run around to work and back...
i do about Miles a day to and from work so of course didn't wanna rack up the millage and wear and tear on the
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these a ford mondeo near my house for sale it a R reg 1.8 turbo diesel and is only asking for £650 for it.. now Ive not looked at it or drove it yet but i was wondering does anyone no what these are like on running cost?
and would it be cheaper to drive this to work everyday instead of the
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i no i have to consider extra TAX ,MOT,INSURANCE, DIESEL cost but it may work out cheaper in the long run than driving the
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any views or tips welcome
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i do about Miles a day to and from work so of course didn't wanna rack up the millage and wear and tear on the
these a ford mondeo near my house for sale it a R reg 1.8 turbo diesel and is only asking for £650 for it.. now Ive not looked at it or drove it yet but i was wondering does anyone no what these are like on running cost?
and would it be cheaper to drive this to work everyday instead of the
i no i have to consider extra TAX ,MOT,INSURANCE, DIESEL cost but it may work out cheaper in the long run than driving the
any views or tips welcome
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cheers for the reply`s.
the mondeo is diesel so would cost same to fill up but them run for longer and i could get the mondeo for about £500 so if something does go badly wrong which i cant fix myself i would just scrap it or sell it on etc.
and i no what you mean about buying a car and not driving it but its Miles aday on the motor way so would really put the miles on the
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so lesser the miles the better it will come when (if) i ever sold it in the future. and i would only use it for work so would still drive the st on weekends and also saves me driving it over the winter period and having any problems due to ice or salt on the road
the mondeo is diesel so would cost same to fill up but them run for longer and i could get the mondeo for about £500 so if something does go badly wrong which i cant fix myself i would just scrap it or sell it on etc.
and i no what you mean about buying a car and not driving it but its Miles aday on the motor way so would really put the miles on the
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QUOTE(nk03nat @ 2 Dec 2009, 07:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>cheers for the reply`s.
the mondeo is diesel so would cost same to fill up but them run for longer and i could get the mondeo for about £500 so if something does go badly wrong which i cant fix myself i would just scrap it or sell it on etc.
and i no what you mean about buying a car and not driving it but its Miles aday on the motor way so would really put the miles on the
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so lesser the miles the better it will come when (if) i ever sold it in the future. and i would only use it for work so would still drive the st on weekends and also saves me driving it over the winter period and having any problems due to ice or salt on the road
It sounds to me like you've already made your mind up that you want the second car
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Not knowing exactly how many miles you are doing it is difficult to make an accurate judgement as to what would work out better financially, but for me, I bought my ST to drive it for me, not to worry about what I may get when the time comes to sell it on - hope this helps
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the mondeo is diesel so would cost same to fill up but them run for longer and i could get the mondeo for about £500 so if something does go badly wrong which i cant fix myself i would just scrap it or sell it on etc.
and i no what you mean about buying a car and not driving it but its Miles aday on the motor way so would really put the miles on the
It sounds to me like you've already made your mind up that you want the second car
Not knowing exactly how many miles you are doing it is difficult to make an accurate judgement as to what would work out better financially, but for me, I bought my ST to drive it for me, not to worry about what I may get when the time comes to sell it on - hope this helps
QUOTE(nk03nat @ 2 Dec 2009, 06:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>i do about Miles a day to and from work
QUOTE(nk03nat @ 2 Dec 2009, 07:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>and i no what you mean about buying a car and not driving it but its Miles aday on the motor way
QUOTE(nk03nat @ 3 Dec 2009, 03:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>and i do Miles ADAY just too and from work and its a DIESEL too
My curiosity has got the better of me now - please can you just say exactly how many miles you do a day - please
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QUOTE(nk03nat @ 2 Dec 2009, 07:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>and i no what you mean about buying a car and not driving it but its Miles aday on the motor way
QUOTE(nk03nat @ 3 Dec 2009, 03:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>and i do Miles ADAY just too and from work and its a DIESEL too
My curiosity has got the better of me now - please can you just say exactly how many miles you do a day - please
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As Donna had already said, it looks as though you have already made your mind up. I dont know how many miles you do a day, but if is was me I would rather spend the £1000 that you would spend on that diesel thing and spend it on mods for the ST.
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As at the end of the day its a Focus ST and its there to be driven and thats why I bought mine.
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I drive miles each day to work too
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Clearly the numbers don't work on your keyboard! What is the exact mileage you drive?
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If its big miles, could make a difference, but then you have to ask yourself why have 2 cars - just get a decent diesel, and there are loads that can be bought.
If its big miles, could make a difference, but then you have to ask yourself why have 2 cars - just get a decent diesel, and there are loads that can be bought.
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