I have had my 2002 Honda Accord for a full 7 years now, and i just passed 100,000 miles. It’s been a great car, and i hope to drive it for at least another 3-4 years, if not longer.
Next week, the car will go in for it’s 100,000 mile service, which is a rather expensive service, but will undoubtedly be cheaper than a brand new car, or even a used car. In addition to the service, there are a few other things that need to be fixed: the driver’s side window hasn’t rolled down in a few months, the interior dashboard lights are either burned out or dim, the brakes need to be replaced (i am the car with the squeeling brakes at every stoplight), and the key fob is unpredictable in whether it will work. I expect it all to cost in the neighborhood of $2500. Ouch. But when i think of how much i’m *not* paying in car payments, it’s worth it.