"My Garage"

[Gusto]

Just a question really - I was looking today to see if anyone puts in cost of ownership/running costs on any of the number of great cars owned by members. It seems the answer is no. I know I only did one - the others no one would care about i'm sure - and it's arguably just a big TT with A3 interior, but, how come some of you that have proper exotica don't put the details in?

(Should have done a poll but...)

Is it because you don't want people to know?
Is it because it's hard to tell because of finance to take into account?
Is it because you can't be bothered and just want to think about what's next?
Is it something else?

Sorry if this is a boring thread - my first start I think, but I was just ineterested today while day dreaming of another toy.

Thanks for reading and for replying if you do.

Gusto

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NEFOC said:

I've done a few of mine I think. All about time I guess to keep it up to date.

Nice one - see: useful info re DB9, not a money pit and fine for families with under 12s. Good on you!

[Gusto]

I get both the negatives so far - especially on cars kept a long time. I think I would like to bury my head in the sand and not consider this stuff - a lot of people say "if you have to ask you can't afford" rubbish but I think it's great to have real world examples. Cheers

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hazy said:

Sorry to say it really is a case of if you have to worry about running costs don't bother buying, a bit like buying the supercar that gives the best mpg, you just wouldn't would you. The only running costs I have a handle on is insurance at £7k and road tax at about £3k, even just typing that makes me wince!

Really? I don't think your insurance and tax seems at all high for your garage, in fact I think they're quite reasonable. Good work.

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Mario149 said:

I've got half a dozen or so cars in my PH garage with costs....355 and 550 amongst them

That's what I'm talking about, great detailed blogs/reports of a petrolhead. This stuff is all part of the ownership and experience isn't it? Good choice in bike too, loving my STR.

[Gusto]

I guess I just like reading the blog bit - and seeing what potential bills can come along if that makes sense. I'm not interested in insurance & tax - depreciation even to a certain extent. Maybe it's a bit voyeuristic - but also interesting. Cheers for replies all who have.

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purpleperil said:

I'm with you on this one - especially on the depreciation score. Similar to asking if said supercar will fit in your garage - Suppose it's down to priorities but I've always put house first (with big garage) then car

Everyone has different priorities. I bought a house and built the garage i wanted

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FalconWood said:

I do mine out of interest not because I run "my finances so tight". When you see what I spend on some old cars you might think aim mad to even bother!!

Fantastic garage and well written reports/Blogs. I am glad I'm not the only one who finds this stuff interesting.