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[quote=ocrenter] At the very least, we need to get some of that lost revenue back. we know comparatively speaking, tax cut for the very rich simply doesn’t stimulate the economy.

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1)Your first sentence is of the mentality that the people’s money/income rightfully belongs to the government, and therefore rightful for the taking—not typical communist thinking you say?

2)Regarding your second sentence on tax cut for the rich, the rich only gets 14% of this proposed deal. I say that’s not unreasonable for this population who pay >95% of all income taxes in this country.

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[quote=nocommonsense][quote=briansd1]$800 per year maintenance is cheaper than buying a new car in the same class. Even $1,500/year would be more economical.[/quote]

I’d agree with him on this one. I was faced with the same conundrum a few years ago. I did the math and realized as bad as $1000-1500 a year repair cost sounds, it’s still more economical than buying a new car.

That said, buying a good low mileage used Japanese car would be the best solution. But you never know if you’re getting a lemon or not. Wait, scratch that. Make that “a good Japanese OR American car”. We owned a new Checy Malibu and loved it. Very reliable car.

In my case I bought a new Honda at a price cheaper than most used cars ($16K).[/quote]

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[quote=nocommonsense][quote=briansd1]$800 per year maintenance is cheaper than buying a new car in the same class. Even $1,500/year would be more economical.[/quote]

I’d agree with him on this one. I was faced with the same conundrum a few years ago. I did the math and realized as bad as $1000-1500 a year repair cost sounds, it’s still more economical than buying a new car.

That said, buying a good low mileage used Japanese car would be the best solution. But you never know if you’re getting a lemon or not. Wait, scratch that. Make that “a good Japanese OR American car”. We owned a new Checy Malibu and loved it. Very reliable car.

In my case I bought a new Honda at a price cheaper than most used cars ($16K).[/quote]

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[quote=nocommonsense][quote=briansd1]$800 per year maintenance is cheaper than buying a new car in the same class. Even $1,500/year would be more economical.[/quote]

I’d agree with him on this one. I was faced with the same conundrum a few years ago. I did the math and realized as bad as $1000-1500 a year repair cost sounds, it’s still more economical than buying a new car.

That said, buying a good low mileage used Japanese car would be the best solution. But you never know if you’re getting a lemon or not. Wait, scratch that. Make that “a good Japanese OR American car”. We owned a new Checy Malibu and loved it. Very reliable car.

In my case I bought a new Honda at a price cheaper than most used cars ($16K).[/quote]

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[quote=nocommonsense][quote=briansd1]$800 per year maintenance is cheaper than buying a new car in the same class. Even $1,500/year would be more economical.[/quote]

I’d agree with him on this one. I was faced with the same conundrum a few years ago. I did the math and realized as bad as $1000-1500 a year repair cost sounds, it’s still more economical than buying a new car.

That said, buying a good low mileage used Japanese car would be the best solution. But you never know if you’re getting a lemon or not. Wait, scratch that. Make that “a good Japanese OR American car”. We owned a new Checy Malibu and loved it. Very reliable car.

In my case I bought a new Honda at a price cheaper than most used cars ($16K).[/quote]

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[quote=nocommonsense][quote=briansd1]$800 per year maintenance is cheaper than buying a new car in the same class. Even $1,500/year would be more economical.[/quote]

I’d agree with him on this one. I was faced with the same conundrum a few years ago. I did the math and realized as bad as $1000-1500 a year repair cost sounds, it’s still more economical than buying a new car.

That said, buying a good low mileage used Japanese car would be the best solution. But you never know if you’re getting a lemon or not. Wait, scratch that. Make that “a good Japanese OR American car”. We owned a new Checy Malibu and loved it. Very reliable car.

In my case I bought a new Honda at a price cheaper than most used cars ($16K).[/quote]

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[quote=paramount]If you want a good estimate of what a car will cost you, check out Edmunds.com True Cost of Ownership (TCO).[/quote]

I’ve always found their TCO to be artificial and worthless. My maintainance cost is way lower than theirs and deflation, which is a big factor in their formula, is irrelevent to me because I’m keeping the car for a long time.

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[quote=paramount]If you want a good estimate of what a car will cost you, check out Edmunds.com True Cost of Ownership (TCO).[/quote]

I’ve always found their TCO to be artificial and worthless. My maintainance cost is way lower than theirs and deflation, which is a big factor in their formula, is irrelevent to me because I’m keeping the car for a long time.

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[quote=paramount]If you want a good estimate of what a car will cost you, check out Edmunds.com True Cost of Ownership (TCO).[/quote]

I’ve always found their TCO to be artificial and worthless. My maintainance cost is way lower than theirs and deflation, which is a big factor in their formula, is irrelevent to me because I’m keeping the car for a long time.

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[quote=paramount]If you want a good estimate of what a car will cost you, check out Edmunds.com True Cost of Ownership (TCO).[/quote]

I’ve always found their TCO to be artificial and worthless. My maintainance cost is way lower than theirs and deflation, which is a big factor in their formula, is irrelevent to me because I’m keeping the car for a long time.

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[quote=paramount]If you want a good estimate of what a car will cost you, check out Edmunds.com True Cost of Ownership (TCO).[/quote]

I’ve always found their TCO to be artificial and worthless. My maintainance cost is way lower than theirs and deflation, which is a big factor in their formula, is irrelevent to me because I’m keeping the car for a long time.

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[quote=briansd1]$800 per year maintenance is cheaper than buying a new car in the same class. Even $1,500/year would be more economical.[/quote]

I’d agree with him on this one. I was faced with the same conundrum a few years ago. I did the math and realized as bad as $1000-1500 a year repair cost sounds, it’s still more economical than buying a new car.

That said, buying a good low mileage used Japanese car would be the best solution. But you never know if you’re getting a lemon or not. In my case I bought a new Honda at a price cheaper than most used cars ($16K).

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[quote=briansd1]$800 per year maintenance is cheaper than buying a new car in the same class. Even $1,500/year would be more economical.[/quote]

I’d agree with him on this one. I was faced with the same conundrum a few years ago. I did the math and realized as bad as $1000-1500 a year repair cost sounds, it’s still more economical than buying a new car.

That said, buying a good low mileage used Japanese car would be the best solution. But you never know if you’re getting a lemon or not. In my case I bought a new Honda at a price cheaper than most used cars ($16K).

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[quote=briansd1]$800 per year maintenance is cheaper than buying a new car in the same class. Even $1,500/year would be more economical.[/quote]

I’d agree with him on this one. I was faced with the same conundrum a few years ago. I did the math and realized as bad as $1000-1500 a year repair cost sounds, it’s still more economical than buying a new car.

That said, buying a good low mileage used Japanese car would be the best solution. But you never know if you’re getting a lemon or not. In my case I bought a new Honda at a price cheaper than most used cars ($16K).

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[quote=briansd1]$800 per year maintenance is cheaper than buying a new car in the same class. Even $1,500/year would be more economical.[/quote]

I’d agree with him on this one. I was faced with the same conundrum a few years ago. I did the math and realized as bad as $1000-1500 a year repair cost sounds, it’s still more economical than buying a new car.

That said, buying a good low mileage used Japanese car would be the best solution. But you never know if you’re getting a lemon or not. In my case I bought a new Honda at a price cheaper than most used cars ($16K).

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