On Sat, 14 Nov 2015 23:27:34 +1100, Xeno >
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>My wife just mentioned today she wants a new one sooner rather than
>later.. It seems she's been looking at the ads.... I had planned on
>getting rid of our current car in about 2 and a half years time. It will
>be about 8 years old then and, as far as I am concerned, past its use by
>date. So, the question remains, when.....

Longest I had a car was 14 years. My wife no longer drives as she used
to get mi car when I got a new one.

The last few I swapped out when they were ready for routine, but
expensive maintenance. Tires, brakes, serpentine belt, etc. Traded
them at about 70,000 miles. The last couple I bought exactly what I
wanted figuring it may be my last car. I hope to have a couple more
"last cars" though.