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My monthly looks something like
Insurance - $50
Licensing - $11
Gas - $135
Fluids - $15
Parking - $5

Grand total $216

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Originally Posted by theclencher (Post 77586)

single mom has a new suv too, thanks to the generous suppoort checks

you mean child support doesn't go FULLY to the children? no way, not in our male bashing country!

hard to believe yet true!!! :eek:

I'm not going to mention my new car, which - when you factor in depreciation, is horrifically expensive. But I keep my cars forever, so depreciation is theoretical, and depends on how long it lasts. My Peugeot 405 has cost me $71 a month for depreciation, assuming it is worth zero today (which it isn't). I'll have to drive the Mercedes until it's 30+ to achieve that!

smart Insurance with all the coverages is about $100 a month.

Fuel for the smart is about $130 a month (typically 3500 km).

Peugeot insurance is $70 a month

Fuel is about 100 a month for 1300 km.

Maintenance on the Peugeot is free. On the smart it is pretty high, due to a 10,000 km servicing schedule (WAY overkill), so now it's out of warranty I do the A Services myself and save about 50 a month.

ok, I was given my car. So far since may 10th I have spent of total of $935 on the car/ This includes all expenses (I have been keeping track).

That is
$6.93 per day
0.259 per mile
$208 per month

I haven't had to do any major repairs yet either. Repairs would boost the pice significantly. So buying a bus pass for $70 a month (pittsburgh area) might be a good idea for people that have easy access.