Thinking of buying a 350c - real running costs...?

[BigNath]

Hi there,

I am thinking of changing my Elise for a 350c - want something a bit more confortable and can't face the obvious 996.

Can you give me indications of annual running costs you have had? I do on average 8k miles per year.

Thanks,

Nath

[hobo]

I'd say approx. £2500 (maybe less, but always budget on high side).

[steve11]

£4k

£1000 - Services
£985 - Insurance/Tax
£1500 - Petrol
£500 - Misc

[purpleperil]

steve11 said:

£4k

Not to mention the depreciation - ouch!

[bignath]

Aah...

I guess I pay that for my Elise if you count the modifications etc that I will never see a return on.

I will have to drive one and see if I get that 'just don't care, need one' feeling like I did the first day I drive my Elise.

Thanks,

Nath

[carsarecool]

And at the moment about £4-5k a year in depreciation.

[steve11]

bignath said:

Aah... I guess I pay that for my Elise if you count the modifications etc that I will never see a return on. I will have to drive one and see if I get that 'just don't care, need one' feeling like I did the first day I drive my Elise. Thanks, Nath

Yep.. that's when you'll see the true cost of driving a T350 ....."Priceless"

DO IT.