Second_in_pie
Senior Member
Yes, the question is how long you're planning to keep your car. I find that people commonly get a new car every couple of years. I've even seen people consistently get a new car every year on lease, and I find that it's the rare person who will actually keep their car for even a decade, which would only slightly lower their car's "annual cost." But then again, an older car will also mean even more checkups and a higher operating cost. And you do it all over again when you buy a new one.