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We all have to do it, its inevitable. Even if you dont do required maintenance its still going to cost you later. Cant get around it.

Do you mind ?

I really dont, the more I put into the car the better I feel about it. I feel safer, more confident, it motivates me to keep up with other little things.

2 weeks ago my temp gauge red lined so I pulled into a service station and after spending almost $600.00 there on a 2 radiator fans that problem led to a waterpump, timing belt and serpentine belt. That was $1100.00.

The temp gauge was running cold which is fine but I wanted it at 190 degrees where its supposed to be so I had the thermostat changed. More $.

Today I brought it in to get a tire repaired but the nail was in the wrong place so I left with 4 new tires an alignment and a tie rod.

$611.00.

Id rather that money was in savings but I never feel bad spending $ on my car.

You ?

I hate the thouht of spending money on my car but after I have done it I feel good. I would rather know my car is well maintained and safe especially when I have other peoples children in the car with me.

Don't spend money on your car, it doesn't get ya where ya need to go. Plus, I have precious cargo always with me, so it's extra important to be safe and sound.

Oh, I don't mind spending money on my car, last trip was to the dealer and it didn't cost me anything.

In the last year, I've spent a pretty penny on my car and for a while there I was thinking that I just needed to set aside 200.00 a month for car repairs....but its not that bad. The car is paid for, so whatever expenses I have is worth not paying a payment on a monthly baises (sp?)....hopefully it will hold out long enough for me to get another car that I don't need to buy on credit....

car payments is a no no in my world.

Car up keep is a must or you end up buy a new one a lot sooner that you wanted to.

I have 2 cars that I take excellent care of 1 is my baby a 1973 Camaro that I'm the original owner of. It has been a great car to own been paid for since 1976 :wah:. I also have a 2005 Honda Civic which like my Camaro require little or no up keep. I always check the water and oil and tires weekly just those 3 things will keep your car in great shape. Unless its a piece of junk then get rid of it.

Don't tell me how much it cost $$. The up keep on our cars is my husbands job.

So is keeping the gas tank full.. I don't pump gas

Patsy

My car is paid for. (Doing the happy dance).But, ofcourse there are still costs...insurance and maintance. My hubby changes the oil regularly.

I always appreciate driving and having a car. Taking care of it is so important, just as driving safely is.

CARLA;773674 wrote: Car up keep is a must or you end up buy a new one a lot sooner that you wanted to.

I have 2 cars that I take excellent care of 1 is my baby a 1973 Camaro that I'm the original owner of. It has been a great car to own been paid for since 1976 :wah:. I also have a 2005 Honda Civic which like my Camaro require little or no up keep. I always check the water and oil and tires weekly just those 3 things will keep your car in great shape. Unless its a piece of junk then get rid of it.


Do you clean your engine ?

Once a year I like to spray some degreaser in there and hose it down. Its nice if you have to get in there and do any work plus its easier to detect possible leaks early on.

And it looks good. I actually armor all parts of the engine heee

I always keep my car well maintained because I want to be safe. Thank goodness I have a great station on the next block and the mechanics take great care of my car.

I can't believe how badly maintained some of the cars on my block are, especially looking at the baldy tires. How can you have tires like that when you put your babies in the car

Kathy Ellen;773859 wrote: I always keep my car well maintained because I want to be safe. Thank goodness I have a great station on the next block and the mechanics take great care of my car.



I can't believe how badly maintained some of the cars on my block are, especially looking at the baldy tires. How can you have tires like that when you put your babies in the car




Personally I wouldnt put a baby in my car but thats just me.

You bet especially on the Camaro it has the original engine in it. I spruced it up about 12 years ago and made it look spotless under the hood.

I have only had the Honda Civic since July07 so I haven't cleaned the engine yet. In fact I'm a bit leary as I don't know as much about the engine in it as I do my Camaro, other than the Camaro's engine is huge compared to the Honda.. :wah::wah:



[QUOTE]Do you clean your engine ?

Once a year I like to spray some degreaser in there and hose it down. Its nice if you have to get in there and do any work plus its easier to detect possible leaks early on.

And it looks good. I actually armor all parts of the engine heee [/QUOTE]

Personally, I'm looking for a new car because I let a friend drive mines and a drunk hit her. Now I have to use my bus tokens:wah: I think putting money in a car is good. If you blowing money on things just to make your car look pretty like small tv's, ps2's in the car, or whatever else...that's uncalled for in my eyes. Stuff on engine parts, tires, etc. is cool.

Nomad;773660 wrote: We all have to do it, its inevitable. Even if you dont do required maintenance its still going to cost you later. Cant get around it.

Do you mind ?

I really dont, the more I put into the car the better I feel about it. I feel safer, more confident, it motivates me to keep up with other little things.

2 weeks ago my temp gauge red lined so I pulled into a service station and after spending almost $600.00 there on a 2 radiator fans that problem led to a waterpump, timing belt and serpentine belt. That was $1100.00.

The temp gauge was running cold which is fine but I wanted it at 190 degrees where its supposed to be so I had the thermostat changed. More $.

Today I brought it in to get a tire repaired but the nail was in the wrong place so I left with 4 new tires an alignment and a tie rod.

$611.00.

Id rather that money was in savings but I never feel bad spending $ on my car.

You ?


It pains me---------it's money that I could have spent on comic books.

:wah: I can laugh now, the truck is going in tomorrow to fix the clutch. There goes my tax refund......

i spend more than i like on my car, but like has been said you have to maintain it well, or youl need a new one!

My cars doing really well its 16 years old a 1992 MR2, and it doesnt miss a beat, and looking at it it really doesnt look that old! no rust problems or anything.

xx