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mikefocke · 11-19-2010, 04:37 PM

is a bad move financially because of the transaction costs...taxes, registration, selling expenses, depreciation, etc.

And any car's major service costs will be higher than running costs in between.

The Boxster can be a very cheap car to drive if you are lucky and get a good one and maintain it. Or a nightmare and very expensive in parts and labor. Mine cost me $50 over the last year (oil change) and it has 93km plus on it...oops ... except for $1080 in tires.

I've had 2 of the great ones...cheaper to own than a Honda of the same vintage.

11-19-2010, 04:37 PM	#5
mikefocke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sanford NC Posts: 2,581	Buying a car you'll sell in a year is a bad move financially because of the transaction costs...taxes, registration, selling expenses, depreciation, etc. And any car's major service costs will be higher than running costs in between. The Boxster can be a very cheap car to drive if you are lucky and get a good one and maintain it. Or a nightmare and very expensive in parts and labor. Mine cost me $50 over the last year (oil change) and it has 93km plus on it...oops ... except for $1080 in tires. I've had 2 of the great ones...cheaper to own than a Honda of the same vintage.