[quote=FlyerInHi]What about when things like AC, alternator, master cylinder, widow regulators…. go bad?
I’m taking about a budget. Some years it’ll be more, some years less.
The point there is no need to trade in (and incur more debt) a perfectly good car if you have a large bill once in a while.
Likewise an older house will need maintenance. My friend just spent $500 to have his garage door serviced. I bought a new door and installed myself in my rental townhouse for less. Under $300. But not everybody can do that.[/quote]
AC is optional, and at most needs a $50 recharge.
I’ve never recharged any of my A/C in any of my cars ever.
Alternator usually lasts 15+ years on a japanese car. My 94 miata is still using the original one. master cylinders typically don’t just go out either on honda/toyota.
