year, model, engine/tranny, miles acquired, miles driven
1981 Ford Mustang Lx (I6 4-spd manual) 110k miles, 4k miles
1972 Ford Mustang coupe(v8, 3 spd auto) 120k, 100 miles
1984 Nissan 300zx (v6, 5 spd manual) 250k, 15k miles
1985 Toyota Celica GT (I4, 4 spd auto) 105k, 50k miles
1985 Toyota MR2 (I4, 5 spd manual) 110k, 2k miles
1985 Toyota MR2 (I4, 5 spd manual, yes I had two) 93k, 3k miles
1986 Nissan 300zx turbo (v6, 5 spd manual) 45k, 30k miles
1983 Toyota Tercel 4x4 (I4, 6 spd manual) 220k, 10k miles
1991 Honda Prelude SI (I4, 5 spd manual) 110k, 13k miles
1993 Acura Legend (V6, 5 spd manual, yes manual!) 150k, 13k miles
1995 BMW 318ti Club Sport (I4, 5 spd manual) (current car) 115k, 8k miles
1988 Toyota Pickup 4x4 (I4, 5 spd manual) (current car) 194k, 3k miles
So total miles when purchased 1.622 million, miles I have driven 151k. Not counting the two vehicles I own, the sale price - the purchase price adds up to about $3,500 expense to me for all the vehicles. I am a fan of cheap used cars. I don't think I will ever buy new. |