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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Jul 14, 2012 9:01:00 PM Ignore JT Report Abuse From today, how long do you expect to use your primary vehicle? Less than 1 year 1 to 3 years 3 to 5 years 5 to 10 years More than 10 years NA / no vehicle Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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From today, how long do you expect to use your primary vehicle?
Less than 1 year
1 to 3 years
3 to 5 years
5 to 10 years
More than 10 years
NA / no vehicle

Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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GasProducer2008 Rookie Author Nebraska Posts:6 Points:10,720 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jul 31, 2012 2:55:10 PM Ignore GasProducer2008 Report Abuse My Vehicle has been exceptional despite many of the reviews for my make and model. I plan on keeping my truck until it completely dies which at this point, I foresee at least another 5-7 years. Why get rid of a vehicle that is extremely faithful.
CrackedLCD Champion Author Alabama Posts:9,030 Points:1,754,825 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 10:19:37 PM Ignore CrackedLCD Report Abuse I'll be happy if I can get another 5 years out of my car, which is now 7 years old and has 287k miles on it.
gaspumpin Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,670 Points:388,480 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 5:00:10 PM Ignore gaspumpin Report Abuse Both of our vehicles are 10 yrs. old. Plan to drive them for at least another 5 yrs., maybe more. New cars are far too expensive. It's like another mortgage and I certainly do not need that. I will definitely buy used again.
bluemama Rookie Author Tallahassee Posts:25 Points:13,500 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2012 4:22:36 PM Ignore bluemama Report Abuse My 2002 Dodge Dakota SLT w/V8 engine is paid for & running fine. I will drive it until it officially "dies" & cannot be restored to being operable anymore!
philmiami All-Star Author Miami Posts:502 Points:179,960 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 1:20:39 PM Ignore philmiami Report Abuse I will keep my 2011 F150 3.7L V6 for as long as I can afford to put gas in it or it becomes a necessity to have a diesel (to tow a camper trailer because traveling the country will be the only way to find work). Our 2002 Mitsu Galant has <79K miles on it and it runs fine (other than a crack in the dash which appears to be normal for those cars according to posts online). So it may be good for 3-5 more years.
Baller22AZ Rookie Author Phoenix Posts:3 Points:17,290 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 7:09:05 PM Ignore Baller22AZ Report Abuse Keep mine as long as it runs good and gets me where I need to go. Why set a year limit, you always will lose money on a new car!
coffeebrake1015 Champion Author Florida Posts:1,258 Points:280,360 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 6:25:37 PM Ignore coffeebrake1015 Report Abuse 1 to 3 year's
nickyspoon Rookie Author Lincoln Posts:17 Points:110,930 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 6:02:16 PM Ignore nickyspoon Report Abuse I have another 3 years left on my warranty so after that is probably when I'll trade in my 2005 Magnum for something new.
GrumpaAB Sophomore Author Edmonton Posts:149 Points:34,220 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 12:41:54 PM Ignore GrumpaAB Report Abuse I'm hoping my 2008 'new' vehicle will last another 4 years before I consider a new vehicle. By that time I will be considering my last vehicle before I hang up my keys and licence for good. I don't want to drive too far into my retirement as there are enough bad drivers out there with out my contribution to the issue.
manaknight14 All-Star Author Pennsylvania Posts:538 Points:429,885 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 9:48:23 AM Ignore manaknight14 Report Abuse I strive to get about 15 years out of a new car, but I voted less than a year because my current car is already 13 years old and is developing lots of little problems. I think its age is finally catching up to it.
carinthuist Champion Author San Francisco Posts:2,243 Points:329,260 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 10:22:36 PM Ignore carinthuist Report Abuse 10yrs plus
SammyAdams Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:3,054 Points:792,745 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 8:51:39 PM Ignore SammyAdams Report Abuse It's too difficult to predict from week to week how long I will keep the primary vehicle.
MrUNC07 Rookie Author Detroit Posts:2 Points:2,790 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 7:54:24 PM Ignore MrUNC07 Report Abuse Guys, it doesn't matter how old your car is. The question is simply how much longer do you expect to use the vehicle from today.
MrUNC07 Rookie Author Detroit Posts:2 Points:2,790 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 7:52:43 PM Ignore MrUNC07 Report Abuse Well, I just got a new car Wednesday so there's not going to be a new car for at least the next 2 and a half years. I'm thinking I'll have this one for about the next 3 years.
pltsgt Rookie Author Wisconsin Posts:51 Points:482,545 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 6:25:56 PM Ignore pltsgt Report Abuse I may have 50,000 miles on my new vehicle in 6 years so I am sure I will keep it for many more
trinda1 Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:2,011 Points:544,795 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 4:52:14 PM Ignore trinda1 Report Abuse I plan on keeping my car as long as possible.
greenflash Champion Author Seattle Posts:2,699 Points:294,895 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 4:23:13 PM Ignore greenflash Report Abuse This is a stupid question. My car is already 13 years old and it is a two-owner car, which I bought from my next door neighbor. Will probably sell it within a year while it still has less than 90K miles. :-0
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,087 Points:2,551,005 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 3:58:41 PM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse 3 to 5 years
gass12 Champion Author Omaha Posts:8,394 Points:2,304,690 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 3:57:04 PM Ignore gass12 Report Abuse I Voted 3 to 5 because I have had my Car for 6 years. If it was new I would have Voted 5 to 10. This is not a fair Question based on how old your Car is.
AC-302 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:26,582 Points:2,902,095 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 3:54:38 PM Ignore AC-302 Report Abuse My newest vehicle is about 7 years old. We'll be running it at least another 5 years or so. After that, I suspect someone else in the family will drive it.
deeway Sophomore Author Florida Posts:133 Points:107,160 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 3:22:18 PM Ignore deeway Report Abuse Have a 2010 Highlander with just over 10,000 miles and with regular maintaince plan to keep for at least 4-5 more years.
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,904 Points:2,367,095 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 12:26:29 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse 1 -3 YEARS MAYBE??????
zacksnanny Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,635 Points:2,202,640 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 12:24:14 PM Ignore zacksnanny Report Abuse 1 to 3 years
Foxt Champion Author Minnesota Posts:5,260 Points:2,020,330 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 11:54:15 AM Ignore Foxt Report Abuse I'm going to try for 3 to 5 years.
imdandee2 Rookie Author Georgia Posts:7 Points:130,665 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 11:16:53 AM Ignore imdandee2 Report Abuse 3 to 5 years
SuperMoto Champion Author Connecticut Posts:1,006 Points:1,578,690 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 11:04:56 AM Ignore SuperMoto Report Abuse 5 to 10 years
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,397 Points:1,809,310 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 9:44:13 AM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse 5+
carinthuist Champion Author San Francisco Posts:2,243 Points:329,260 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 9:29:08 AM Ignore carinthuist Report Abuse 10 yrs
jdyj Rookie Author Texas Posts:1 Points:220 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 9:21:05 AM Ignore jdyj Report Abuse im praying my truck will be the last vehical i need to by im 57 yrs. old
keo Champion Author Colorado Posts:10,255 Points:2,034,840 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 8:56:49 AM Ignore keo Report Abuse 10
carrollcreek Champion Author Minnesota Posts:3,107 Points:875,470 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 8:41:47 AM Ignore carrollcreek Report Abuse I put 1 to 3 years, because our goal was to sell it this year to get something a little more economical. But knowing how my wife and I are, I am guessing it will be next year before it happens.
awillisant Champion Author Mississippi Posts:3,131 Points:605,580 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 8:29:32 AM Ignore awillisant Report Abuse 3-5 years
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,691 Points:2,380,045 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 8:24:31 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse until it or i die.
trugasCA Champion Author California Posts:3,859 Points:160,455 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 7:29:44 AM Ignore trugasCA Report Abuse Until l die in 5 or 10 years
pulpwood Champion Author Mississippi Posts:7,379 Points:1,859,605 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 6:55:08 AM Ignore pulpwood Report Abuse 10 or more.
jorjab Sophomore Author Philadelphia Posts:155 Points:1,151,650 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 6:52:33 AM Ignore jorjab Report Abuse My current car is 13 1/2 years old and was bought new. I answered less then a year as I plan to buy a new car soon.
AlTraveler All-Star Author Alabama Posts:598 Points:1,212,535 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 6:51:43 AM Ignore AlTraveler Report Abuse More than 10
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,713 Points:2,471,615 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 5:15:40 AM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse 5 to 10 years.
polarbear2 Champion Author Maine Posts:12,134 Points:2,755,085 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 5:10:52 AM Ignore polarbear2 Report Abuse It's already 11 and I'm hoping for another 3.
AlTraveler All-Star Author Alabama Posts:598 Points:1,212,535 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 5:04:15 AM Ignore AlTraveler Report Abuse Normally keep vehicles over 10 years; still have a truck orginally purchased in 1979.
Gas_Eyes Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,677 Points:644,860 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 5:01:36 AM Ignore Gas_Eyes Report Abuse The people who vote more than 10 years must have new cars.
oldpapa55 Sophomore Author Massachusetts Posts:215 Points:45,830 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 4:31:14 AM Ignore oldpapa55 Report Abuse if it lasts 3 yrs
oldpapa55 Sophomore Author Massachusetts Posts:215 Points:45,830 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 4:30:49 AM Ignore oldpapa55 Report Abuse 3 yrs
riceburner1 All-Star Author Tampa Posts:689 Points:55,955 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 4:27:33 AM Ignore riceburner1 Report Abuse Can't believe the amount of people that lease their vehicle. Always having a payment and never owning it ? I keep them at least 10 years. But normal longer. But don't you think we should turn in the lease we have on our inept president. He has been a lemon so far.. Lets make him a one term lease ?
cigarman409 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,436 Points:1,826,635 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 4:11:33 AM Ignore cigarman409 Report Abuse or longer I hope
cigarman409 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,436 Points:1,826,635 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 4:11:11 AM Ignore cigarman409 Report Abuse 5 years
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,550 Points:2,717,775 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 3:37:56 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse 5 years
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,749 Points:1,810,685 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 3:31:38 AM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse 1 to 3 years.
Foxt Champion Author Minnesota Posts:5,260 Points:2,020,330 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 3:24:26 AM Ignore Foxt Report Abuse This is really hard to say. Hard to commit that kind of money with a chance you might not be able to afford to use it.
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,006 Points:2,704,830 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 1:57:28 AM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse at least 3 more years
turbo7245 Rookie Author Phoenix Posts:3 Points:2,010 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 1:53:54 AM Ignore turbo7245 Report Abuse My Ford Escort GT,1991 140.000 plus mi. and going strong.
Lou08 Champion Author California Posts:1,084 Points:252,410 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Jul 20, 2012 10:00:34 PM Ignore Lou08 Report Abuse Not many voted like me 1.5% For +10 years. A lot of rich (GB's) Follow this site?