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Old 11 August 2008, 09:32 PM
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Default The cost of running a scoob for a year.

Well Ive had my 2003 wrx for just over a year now.
I knew it was going to cost alot to run, but bloody hell!!
Just done a couple of sums.(approx)

petrol:14000 miles - £3000
insurance: £1500 (im 22 , 2yr ncb, o points)
road tax:£210
service:£1500 - 60k service. cambelt, idlers , tensioners, needed new oil pump, replaced front pads, a few other minor bits.

approx: £6210 !!!

thats before mods!!

Still keeping it though
Old 11 August 2008, 09:35 PM
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£1500 for a cambelt service? You were robbed mate!
Old 11 August 2008, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by chrispurvis100
£1500 for a cambelt service? You were robbed mate!
Seconded!
Old 11 August 2008, 10:29 PM
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Im sure he meant £150.... I hope he did...
Old 11 August 2008, 11:00 PM
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You missed depreciation in the calculation. How much could you get for it if you needed to sell now?
Old 11 August 2008, 11:09 PM
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30 quid for engine oil
5 quid oil filter
5 quid fuel filter
30 quid plugs
25 quid gearbox oil/diff oil
400 quid insurance
90 quid road tax
400 quid on fuel

Cheap as chips
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