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How long have you had your current car

How long have you had your current car? Did COVID have an affect on how long you owned it? When do you think you are due for an upgrade?
Carla · 61-69, F
24 years.
Miscalculated...
28 years.
Carla · 61-69, F
@Musicman thank you, about the jeep. I love that thing. 5 speed. Two door.

I had shoulder replacement surgery just three weeks ago. It takes time for recovery from it. Im hoping it works well enough next year.
Musicman · 61-69, M
@Carla I will pray for a quick and full recovery for you. Keep me updated on how it goes. They want to replace my left shoulder. 😢
HumanEarth · 56-60, M
@Carla Welcome to the club
HumanEarth · 56-60, M
I first saved it from the junk yard in 1985, my senior year in highschool and been driving her almost everyday since. Few down times here and there for rebuilds and repairs.

But been pretty much on the road since then.

It's a 1971 AMC J20 truck it had 4 engine rebuilds, 2 engines replaced, transmission rebuilt and swapped out about just as much as engine I supossed. Redone the front and rear differentials a few times to. Shit just wears out.

Took body off the frame welded that up and stacked another frame on top to add strength.

Yes the truck is ugly and its manual transmission. Plus the org keys never worked in it. (Never had any) the cigarette lighter is the push button start.

The cigarette lighter is the key
Musicman · 61-69, M
@HumanEarth Because you still have it and keep it up.
HumanEarth · 56-60, M
Truck started out as shop class grade.
Musicman · 61-69, M
@HumanEarth That is so cool. 🙂
TexChik · F
3 years ! [image deleted]
robertsnj · 56-60, M
@TexChik Texchik with a TexTruck! It looks really fun
TexChik · F
@robertsnj 😉😌😌😌.

It's pretty fancy. Very smooth on the road and has good power with trailers at the farm. Hemi power! 😉
SilkenHippie · 51-55, F
15 years, bought used at a police auction, but it's dying and I'm sick of looking at it to. So it needs to go.

It's a 2004 Audi Station Wagon.

So any ideas for nice new use car (THAT'S CHEAP) let me know
LilPrincess · 41-45, F
I have had mine since 2018. Im do any time just have to find something that I like
robertsnj · 56-60, M
@LilPrincess how much do you drive it? hope you find something you enjoy
LilPrincess · 41-45, F
@robertsnj i drive a lot. Currently it has 144000 miles on it.
dakotaviper · 56-60, M
5 years for my 2014 Chevy Silverado Z71 4x4
7 years for my wife's 2016 Buick Encore
26 years for my Military Surplus AM General HUMMV
Crazywaterspring · 61-69, M
Six years. My spare car, that runs and passes inspection, twelve years. I buy used, pay cash and keep them as long as possible.
PerfectionOfTheHeart · 46-50, F
Thinking. Calculating any amount of time after 2019 is really wonky, but think I got my current car around that time…maybe before that, maybe after. Honestly have no clue. But I’m gonna run her into the ground. I love her despite her occasional hiccups and get very attached to my cars so no upgrades in the foreseeable future.
August 2020 I bought it between the lockdowns. Feels like recently it was classed as new until it turned 3 years old. I think an upgrade will be between 5 and 8 years old for my car which I bought brand new at the time.
olderuncle944 · 70-79, M
I have a 1999 ford crown vic had it sense 2005 its a patrol car bought it with 105000 miles on iy now had 260000 still runs a drives great have a 78 c20 truck had it over 20 years
I live in it and covid briefly made me dream of moving into a building, but now we're even poorer and work even more! Thanks Dems! Thanks GOP! Thanks smirk - Merica! The feeling is mutual.
Sevendays · M
One 5 years, another 6 months or so, the last about 35 years
Sevendays · M
@Musicman it is actually much older than that but I've had it 35:years. A 1952 Chevrolet.
Musicman · 61-69, M
@Sevendays How cool! Is it drivable?
Sevendays · M
@Musicman I drive it often
Musicman · 61-69, M
I have had the Mercedes E350 for 9 years. The 2018 Lincoln MKX we bought bran new. And my 2011 F150 I've had for almost 8 years.
Thevy29 · 41-45, M
If I haven't replaced the one that was stolen. That still counts as mine right?
robertsnj · 56-60, M
@Thevy29 what happened? do you know who took it?
Thevy29 · 41-45, M
@robertsnj My brother got it for me for my 18th birthday. He figured if I had a car I would be inclined to learn how to use it. It cost him $60 and a bag of weed.
We got it serviced, paid registration. Even filled the tank. And then one morning it was gone. Never saw it again. 🤷‍♂️ I still haven't learnt to drive.
Jonjdw · 46-50, M
I bought three cars about three years ago off private people on Facebook market place.
exexec · 61-69, C
21 years, Chevy Silverado. Runs great, still looks good. has a CD player. No Covid effect
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Havesomefun2 · 56-60, M
Been through about 35 cars in 29. Years not found one I need to keep
I drive a 2000 Land Cruiser. Bought it used in 2005.
FreeSpirit1 · 51-55, F
About 6 years , time for a new one

HumanEarth · 56-60, M
Why? Buying another keeps you in debt, rebuild at quarter of the cost of new. Just an idea.

And that's having a professnal shop redo your Jeep
ninalanyon · 61-69, T
Six years, no, never.
robertsnj · 56-60, M
@ninalanyon I think public transportation in your country impacts that a lot. Public transportation sucks in the USA except in the Northeast.
ninalanyon · 61-69, T
@robertsnj I'll grant you that it is much better here than the parts of the US that I have spent time in (North Carolina, Virginia). But how does public transport being better make a difference to the answers?
jackson55 · M
Current one is 8 years old. Not looking to replace.
robertsnj · 56-60, M
I bought mine in 2016. I bought it with 30k miles and it now has 66k miles. Drives like is brand new--great condition when I got it. I originally thought I would replace it in 2203 but between it running like it is brand new and still low milage, I guess I am keeping it for a while.
AthrillatheHunt · 51-55, M
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee since 2017.
5 years, after I wrecked my last one.
bowman81 · M
My Car 5 years, my Truck 8.
Adogslife · 61-69, M
I’ll replace mine sometime soon. It’s a Lexus ES350 with about 295k on the clock. It’s due for new tires now, so that’ll be my last major expense. Incredible car. I’ll miss it for sure.
tallpowerhouseblonde · 31-35, F
Over ten years.I'm keeping it until parts are no longer available or it completely rusts out.I may get a second car that is more practical to own alongside it.
WillaKissing · 56-60
I have had my 2017 F-150 since the early 2017, and I see no need to upgrade it as of yet. Covid zero effect upon me of my pickup.
Fluffybull · F
Coming up to 3 years. Happy to keep him as long as he lasts 🚗❤️ (Which will be quite a long time, he's a Honda 👌)
Iwillwait · M
Oh, I have had my car since 2016.
ronisme1 · 61-69, M
1991, 33 years
Rolexeo · 26-30, M
Azlotto · M
Since 2007.

I'm not gonna upgrade any time soon because it only has about 76,000 on it.
DDonde · 31-35, M
Bought my current one last October if I remember right
7 years, I think 🤔
robertsnj · 56-60, M
@V00doo I am about 8 / do you plan on an upgrade How much do you drive it?
@robertsnj I live in London, so use it for commuting to and from work and random days out at the weekend. It's relatively low mileage but is overdue a service. I can get a few more years out of it. It was new when I bought it.
I've had it for 3 years. Still works quite well. I got a deal on it because it had a totaled title, but was repaired to perfect working order. Insurance companies are funny about that stuff. With proper maintenance, I expect to get another 10 years out of it.
I got it used in 2020, a blue 2010 Dodge Journey SXT SUV with 112,xxx on the clock, I have put less than 2,500 on it as I only drive when I go out, which being a terminal cardiopulmonary patient on assisted oxygen 24/7, that it's mainly for clinic appointments and groceries/supplies.

 
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