>My previous "necessary car" cost $3000 (it was 1 year old) and we kept
>it 13 years. Other than a water pump at 160,000 miles it only ever
>received routine maintenance, like oil, brakes, etc. It also returned 40
>MPG in town, 55 highway and we only drove it about 6000 miles per year.
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Wow! Year, model, and make please.
Joanna