"Jack" <buywheels@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>I have a chance to purchase either a 2006 Chevy Cobalt or 2006 Hyundai
> Accent for the same amout of money. Both cars are used but are both in
> excellent, like new condition. I will primarily use the car as a
> commuter vehicle. Overall cost of ownership including gas mileage,
> repair, durability, etc. are important to me.
>
> The Chevy is bigger and feels relatively more substantial. The Hyundai
> gets better gas mileage.
>
> Which one is likely to have a lower cost of ownership in the long term
> (ten years)? My apology for cross posting.

It is hard to predict what will be in ten years but right now gas mileage is
a big factor to consider. My choice would be the Accent, for durability and
mileage. If resale after ten years is a factor then the Cobalt MAY be a
better choice. I have a 05 Accent that I purchased new as a commuter car
and IMO it was a great choice, After 30,000 miles it has been completely
trouble free, something I cannot say about my last two new car purchases, A
1999 Ford F250 and a 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis.

Jack Cassidy

"Jack Cassidy" <Jacapat2@tampabay.rr.com> wrote in message
>
> If resale after ten years is a factor then the Cobalt MAY be a better
> choice.

Yes, in ten years it may be worth $15 while the Accent is worth only $12.

"Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> wrote in message
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> "Jack Cassidy" <Jacapat2@tampabay.rr.com> wrote in message
>>
>> If resale after ten years is a factor then the Cobalt MAY be a better
>> choice.
>
> Yes, in ten years it may be worth $15 while the Accent is worth only $12.

Yeah but that $30

"Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> wrote in message
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> "Jack Cassidy" <Jacapat2@tampabay.rr.com> wrote in message
>>
>> If resale after ten years is a factor then the Cobalt MAY be a better
>> choice.
>
> Yes, in ten years it may be worth $15 while the Accent is worth only $12.
Yeah but that $3.00 may be important to some people. :c)
If my Accent gives me good service for 10 years I won't care if it's only
worth 12 cents, I'll put it in the trash and go buy another. When I
purchased mine they literally took it off the truck, took off the plastic
protecting the paint, washed it and filled the gas tank and I drove it away.
It has not been back to the dealer for anything since. No adjustments, no
tweaking on anything, Made a believer out of me.

Jack Cassidy

"Jack Cassidy" <Jacapat2@tampabay.rr.com> wrote in message
>> Yes, in ten years it may be worth $15 while the Accent is worth only $12.
> Yeah but that $3.00 may be important to some people. :c)
> If my Accent gives me good service for 10 years I won't care if it's only
> worth 12 cents, I'll put it in the trash and go buy another.

I keep cars until they are used up. I've had a couple towed to the junk
yard but I "traded in" my 91 Regal. The book value if in good condition
was $850 according to KBB. Problem is, I'd have to spend about $1200 to get
it to be worth that. Dealer gave me $100 for it. I figured it was just
transportation to go pick up the new one. I managed to even work out the
gas so that the warning light for low fuel came on about two miles from the
dealer.

Sonata now has 15200 and still perfect.

Edwin:

So tell us the rest of your life story you A.H. Do you really think we all
care about your problems.

--
P

"Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> wrote in message
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>
> "Jack Cassidy" <Jacapat2@tampabay.rr.com> wrote in message
>>> Yes, in ten years it may be worth $15 while the Accent is worth only
>>> $12.
>> Yeah but that $3.00 may be important to some people. :c)
>> If my Accent gives me good service for 10 years I won't care if it's only
>> worth 12 cents, I'll put it in the trash and go buy another.
>
> I keep cars until they are used up. I've had a couple towed to the junk
> yard but I "traded in" my 91 Regal. The book value if in good condition
> was $850 according to KBB. Problem is, I'd have to spend about $1200 to
> get it to be worth that. Dealer gave me $100 for it. I figured it was
> just transportation to go pick up the new one. I managed to even work out
> the gas so that the warning light for low fuel came on about two miles
> from the dealer.
>
> Sonata now has 15200 and still perfect.
>

"p" <dontemail@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Edwin:
>
> So tell us the rest of your life story you A.H. Do you really think we
> all care about your problems.

Since you took the time to reply, you must have enjoyed reading my post.
Thank you for your interest. Chapter 2 will be posted later today.