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Most people waiting up to 10 years to buy a new car

USA Today -- People aren't going to buy cars every two or three years anymore, an automotive website says based on an unscientific poll it conducted online.

Now, 78% of the more than 4,000 people polled by AutoMD.com says they will keep their cars at least 10 years.

"What is most compelling is that longer ownership has become an embedded habit for car owners, regardless of what the economy does," said Brian Hafer, a vice president at AutoMD.com. "This significant lengthening of the ownership cycle looks like it is here to stay."

Well, cars are better than yesterday. They don't rust out anymore, and with proper care and more global warming we have no doubt they can survive at least a decade. But when the economy improves, we're not convinced the siren call of the local car dealer won't be more ...

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Submitted Jul 25, 2012 By: BurntOrange

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RONALD777 Champion Author Houston Posts:2,437 Points:363,730 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 3:44:32 PM Ignore RONALD777 Report Abuse As long as the economy is in the toilet this will not change.
DesertRat2011 Champion Author Riverside Posts:3,618 Points:485,805 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 10:02:41 AM Ignore DesertRat2011 Report Abuse I priced a new Ford F-350 diesel $60K+ I'm looking at used 2008 for half that price. I'll never buy new again!
sobanek Rookie Author New Jersey Posts:71 Points:11,520 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 26, 2012 1:34:27 PM Ignore sobanek Report Abuse I'd never buy a brand new car, they lose on value way too much.
gas_too_high Champion Author Columbus Posts:11,540 Points:1,933,360 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 26, 2012 6:56:38 AM Ignore gas_too_high Report Abuse That's a sensible habit. Buying a new car every 2 or 3 years is an extravagance to most of us, unless we use a car for business purposes and need a new or close-to-new car for appearance sake (say, for sales). But buying a new car, as opposed to a good used car, is also usually not necessary. Car leasing has resulted in a large supply of late model used cars on the market, many still under warranty. And you avoid either the instant depreciation of driving a new car off the lot, or the complexity and lack of ownership of leasing. GTH
pyndasky Champion Author Maryland Posts:10,000 Points:1,781,805 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jul 26, 2012 3:09:59 AM Ignore pyndasky Report Abuse 18 years and counting with our Volvo 240
MAC48 Champion Author Dallas Posts:1,547 Points:766,090 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 11:51:14 PM Ignore MAC48 Report Abuse We typically drive our vehicles at least ten years and more if they are running well and still meet our transportation needs. We have been following this personal policy for the last twenty years. At the cost of todays vehicles, it just makes sense to drive then until the "wheels fall off" as long as the vehicle meets your needs.
Vette1967 Champion Author Albany Posts:5,962 Points:1,275,025 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 11:51:00 PM Ignore Vette1967 Report Abuse That sez it all about the economy.
WCCurtis Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:3,337 Points:1,752,805 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 11:19:48 PM Ignore WCCurtis Report Abuse My Hyundai Santa Fe is 8 years old and at this moment will drive it until it stops.
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:51,300 Points:2,143,925 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 11:09:52 PM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse I have driven cars anywhere from four to seven and a half years. The length of time I keep them usually depends on how long they are fun to drive. Cars that go to the shop a lot are by definition never fun to drive. A Ford Escape will stay fun to drive a long time for me, in fact I replaced a totaled Ford Escape Hybrid Limited with a Ford Escape XLT. All I miss is the gas mileage of the hybrid and the rear backup camera.
rahcat Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:2,468 Points:662,950 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 11:07:22 PM Ignore rahcat Report Abuse I'll keep mine until the wheels fall off.
jetskijerry Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,896 Points:772,270 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 11:05:58 PM Ignore jetskijerry Report Abuse even longer
v8gazguzler Champion Author Ottawa Posts:5,940 Points:884,385 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 11:05:07 PM Ignore v8gazguzler Report Abuse I drive 60,000km in 15 to 18 months and that's when I trade in my vehicle for another.. That way it still has some value at trade-in and the only maintenance I need are 8 to 10 oil changes and everything else is covered by the warranty. Cheers!
Dodge_Me Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,214 Points:556,230 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 11:03:01 PM Ignore Dodge_Me Report Abuse Yep
ty58 Veteran Author Akron Posts:320 Points:484,530 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:59:57 PM Ignore ty58 Report Abuse ok
umitb Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:3,681 Points:844,415 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:59:35 PM Ignore umitb Report Abuse ok
jorja13 Champion Author British Columbia Posts:1,093 Points:249,860 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:59:29 PM Ignore jorja13 Report Abuse I don't know anyone that used to get a new car every 2 or 3 years unless it was leased for business, then it made sense. My car is almost 7 years old and it has under 100,000k on it........should be good for at least another 7 years!
srchr Champion Author San Jose Posts:7,254 Points:1,619,300 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:58:14 PM Ignore srchr Report Abuse my mercedes is an '86 and still runs fine
gizmojoe Sophomore Author Ontario Posts:172 Points:254,760 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:57:08 PM Ignore gizmojoe Report Abuse I think that is a bit of a stretch I'm thinking more like 5 to 7 years.
aggietim Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:1,756 Points:693,325 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:56:32 PM Ignore aggietim Report Abuse that's about right
Shakleelady31 All-Star Author Fort Wayne Posts:571 Points:401,600 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:56:23 PM Ignore Shakleelady31 Report Abuse Interesting.
TFowler513 Champion Author Memphis Posts:3,824 Points:1,413,860 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:55:58 PM Ignore TFowler513 Report Abuse run them until the wheels fall off!!!
driver169 Champion Author New York Posts:12,136 Points:2,561,295 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:47:54 PM Ignore driver169 Report Abuse My 5 year old car has 17,000 miles on it. I guess it's good for another mile or two.
bston Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:1,815 Points:642,050 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:45:55 PM Ignore bston Report Abuse Prices will probably come down as technology advances, so folks may or may not turn their vehicles more often.
jessek Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,657 Points:1,280,490 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:43:51 PM Ignore jessek Report Abuse A bit of a stretch
jrsva Champion Author Virginia Posts:9,852 Points:1,613,000 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:40:53 PM Ignore jrsva Report Abuse Vehicles are better made in most respects than they used to be. My previous pickup truck lasted 30+ years. My current one is now 14 and I hope I can get another 20 out of it.
Jeeputtputt Champion Author Ohio Posts:3,002 Points:677,465 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:40:05 PM Ignore Jeeputtputt Report Abuse 26 years on my jeep..
Is246 Champion Author Albuquerque Posts:1,013 Points:426,715 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:39:28 PM Ignore Is246 Report Abuse I wait.
Johnnyrebell12 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:1,333 Points:1,423,900 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:38:17 PM Ignore Johnnyrebell12 Report Abuse Yeah but if your having problem best to get rid of it before the mileage gets to high
N5EXY Champion Author Austin Posts:5,492 Points:1,510,230 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:37:32 PM Ignore N5EXY Report Abuse I must be one of "the most". I have a 1982 F150, a 2004 Marauder, and have only sold/traded one car in my life that had less than 100,000 miles. They are building 'em better - and - they are more expensive. If you maintain one properly, it will last. The F150 has 225,000 miles so far.
jlisk1970_us Sophomore Author St. Louis Posts:233 Points:94,930 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:36:10 PM Ignore jlisk1970_us Report Abuse Not sure how long I will have my truck this time. Maybe it will put pressure on auto makers. I don't care about them.
DrLyon Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,650 Points:1,211,830 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:33:52 PM Ignore DrLyon Report Abuse Building cars better = Don't have to buy new so often...
Jeannemarie Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:27,700 Points:2,035,640 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:29:56 PM Ignore Jeannemarie Report Abuse Let's just see here, I bought my Prius brand-new off the boat in 2006 and have barely managed to get to 14,000 miles so at that rate I will drive it until I reach 100, or they take away my license, before it will be broken in good. Haha!!
Tekkersmom57 Champion Author Syracuse Posts:1,879 Points:700,890 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:28:58 PM Ignore Tekkersmom57 Report Abuse We like to trade our vehicles in every 4 to 5 years. I want to trust my car when I am alone and far away from home. Also, many warranties last until the 4 to 5 year mark. So most anything that goes wrong other than normal wear and tear will be covered and nothing will come out of your pocket.
snerd All-Star Author Pennsylvania Posts:935 Points:654,500 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:27:41 PM Ignore snerd Report Abuse I put too many miles on my vehicles, so I run them as long as I can. 12 years on my previous vehicle that was 5 years old when I bought it.
sjambok Champion Author Nashville Posts:10,267 Points:2,110,525 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:26:43 PM Ignore sjambok Report Abuse Just 10 years?? LOL I kept my last one nearly 20, and will only buy with cash, which means no new car.
mstearno Champion Author Dayton Posts:8,066 Points:1,731,235 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:25:35 PM Ignore mstearno Report Abuse buy used save money
saleboss Champion Author Phoenix Posts:3,929 Points:1,177,875 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:25:14 PM Ignore saleboss Report Abuse Most people can't afford to pay their cars off in under 10 years!
Beaveronparade Champion Author Hartford Posts:2,105 Points:635,050 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:24:27 PM Ignore Beaveronparade Report Abuse Most people I know cannot afford one even if they need one because of the economy. It's pretty sad.
WIPACKERFAN Champion Author Chicago Posts:8,804 Points:1,843,450 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:22:54 PM Ignore WIPACKERFAN Report Abuse This is short of my wait. I go up to 17 years or until the vehicle nickles and dimes me.
SparkieMi Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:3,258 Points:588,325 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:20:12 PM Ignore SparkieMi Report Abuse Depends price!!!!!
abcdMA Champion Author Worcester Posts:7,922 Points:1,574,980 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:19:34 PM Ignore abcdMA Report Abuse my vehicles are 17 and 14 model years old, and still running!
treeguy Veteran Author Wisconsin Posts:267 Points:653,990 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:18:00 PM Ignore treeguy Report Abuse I plan on waiting infinitely to buy a new car.
txkrb Champion Author Texas Posts:1,560 Points:638,705 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:17:43 PM Ignore txkrb Report Abuse I always but new and never have major repair issues, My stepson buys used (1-2 yrs old)and has problems with most of them he buys
carloco75 Champion Author Richmond Posts:3,716 Points:600,365 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:17:37 PM Ignore carloco75 Report Abuse The only reason I didn't wait until the 10 year mark was because I couldn't take driving a manual any more, after 14 years...also I knew I would be able to get a great interest rate...thanks to the "housing market"...my credit was going into the toilet which ment i would have ended up paying way way way more than 2% interest...
bigdipperMS Champion Author Mississippi Posts:1,517 Points:537,750 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:17:36 PM Ignore bigdipperMS Report Abuse I'm driving a 2001 F-150 extended cab with 120000 plus miles and doesn't use any oil and has a great air conditioner. I don't plan on replacing it and expect it to outlast me.
Bonito Champion Author Dayton Posts:15,754 Points:3,007,895 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:16:55 PM Ignore Bonito Report Abuse Why buy a new one if the old one works and runs well! I can buy a lot of gas with a car payment! Lower the price with all the health car and retirement that car companies took away!
DEG Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:17,620 Points:3,494,705 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:15:26 PM Ignore DEG Report Abuse I plan on keeping my vehicles at least until they have 250K miles (between 15 and 20 years).
txkrb Champion Author Texas Posts:1,560 Points:638,705 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:15:20 PM Ignore txkrb Report Abuse I waited 10 years last time, and I am starting to look at replacing my current vehicle which is 10 years old
petrpuck All-Star Author Hamilton Posts:559 Points:418,560 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:15:10 PM Ignore petrpuck Report Abuse yup. never buy new. Drive til they die
naiiawah Champion Author Boise Posts:2,390 Points:689,850 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:14:52 PM Ignore naiiawah Report Abuse Waiting more than 10 years to get a "new to me", but otherwise used car in my case.