Daily driver - Page 3 - Dodge Diesel

psd1 · 11-12-2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by goalie2

Cant base the decision just on mpg,my 97 4x4 4runner gets 17-20 and my 06 Dodge CTD gets 17-20.My 4runner is a beater,dont care what it looks like,dings, dents even a fairly decend accident,as long as it gets me to work reliably.I use the 4runner for other things but if I were to use the Dodge and got into an accident,without a second vehicle I could be without transportation,I can also send my truck in for repairs and have a back up,tha tis how I think of it.Also lower manitainence,lower cost of maintainence,fuel prices here are the same.For me it makes perfect sense

Everyone has their own opinions, but a second vehicle is often like having a second bathroom in a house where only one person lives...it sure is convenient, but you can only use one toilet at a time! Dings and dents dont happen often out in the middle of nowhere in the parking lot, I have rental reimbursement for the day I am in an accident and I can rent a POS car for $20 a day if I need to have work done on my truck. The additional costs of the vehicle, insurance and upkeep come nowhere near penciling.

As a society I think it shows just what a high standard of living we have in this country if second or third vehicles are even being discussed...just like "poor" people in this country having cable TV, Cell phones and...CARS! But that's just my humble opinion.

FunFinder5 · 11-12-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Rednecktastic

I made a spreadsheet. I'm figuring I save about $12 a month having the Honda as a daily driver/work car....

I don't see were you've accounted for state registration (TAGS) and inspection. With those accounted for your probably down to only $4 in savings each month.

Still that's not bad and good job with putting it down on paper. Although you are betting a lot of your figures on future unknowns like what you'll sale the car for in 2 years and it not breaking down.

FunFinder5 · 11-12-2009, 08:05 PM

I understand some of the view points, love "psd1" comment about the poor

.... but those of you who say you're driving 10k,20k, and even 30k

a year for work/business .... I don't understand very well unless you own your own business (which case miles/payments are a tax write off).

When I have to drive my truck for work (not commuting but work purposes) I get the state mileage reimbursement of 55.5 cents a mile. At $.555 a mile I personally don't care what mileage my truck gets vs a beater car! At 20mpg and D2 for $2.65 my fuel cost per mile is less than $.14, the rest goes in my pocket to pay for the miles I drive that are on my dime. For me every mile I drive for work I can drive another 2.5 miles personally for free.

Its very rare for me to have to dip into my personal budget to pay for fuel.

Does not anyone else get reimbursed for miles driven while working?

Rednax · 11-14-2009, 09:56 PM

I bought mine used; paid a low cash price; get some IRS deductible miles and always average above 19 mpg no matter city or country. I changed fluids, added tires and shocks for repairs in past 35,000 miles, and, this has been the cheapest vehicle I've ever owned (knock on wood). There will be some work done the next calendar year due to miles, but spec'ng the truck the way it is (and a long search for the right one) has paid off handsomely.

All vehicles are a compromise. This one is hard to park, rides not at all smoothly, is slow & heavy, etc. But the work it is able to do makes it worthwhile. Trucks are not toys, IMO, and if ones truck is not making money (by cutting other costs) then owning one is a bit foolish.

11-14-2009, 09:56 PM	#34
Rednax Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Beaumont, Texas Posts: 198 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I bought mine used; paid a low cash price; get some IRS deductible miles and always average above 19 mpg no matter city or country. I changed fluids, added tires and shocks for repairs in past 35,000 miles, and, this has been the cheapest vehicle I've ever owned (knock on wood). There will be some work done the next calendar year due to miles, but spec'ng the truck the way it is (and a long search for the right one) has paid off handsomely. All vehicles are a compromise. This one is hard to park, rides not at all smoothly, is slow & heavy, etc. But the work it is able to do makes it worthwhile. Trucks are not toys, IMO, and if ones truck is not making money (by cutting other costs) then owning one is a bit foolish. __________________ 2004.0 2500 2WD QC SRW 305/555 NV5600 longbed. Currently at 7,360-lbs & 154,000 miles. [3,850-hrs/39 mph]. Stock, but for Leer topper; Aeroturbine 4040 [ as resonator] ahead of Rokktech Silent Might [as muffler]. 18-20 city/24-27 hwy/13-15 towing 34' TT [logged]. All miles at 1700-1900 rpm.

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11-12-2009, 08:05 PM	#33
FunFinder5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bryan,Tx Posts: 131 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I understand some of the view points, love "psd1" comment about the poor .... but those of you who say you're driving 10k,20k, and even 30k a year for work/business .... I don't understand very well unless you own your own business (which case miles/payments are a tax write off). When I have to drive my truck for work (not commuting but work purposes) I get the state mileage reimbursement of 55.5 cents a mile. At $.555 a mile I personally don't care what mileage my truck gets vs a beater car! At 20mpg and D2 for $2.65 my fuel cost per mile is less than $.14, the rest goes in my pocket to pay for the miles I drive that are on my dime. For me every mile I drive for work I can drive another 2.5 miles personally for free. Its very rare for me to have to dip into my personal budget to pay for fuel. Does not anyone else get reimbursed for miles driven while working?