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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Aug 21, 2004 8:01:01 PM Ignore JT Report Abuse On average, how many years do you use a vehicle before getting a different one? One year or less One to Five Years Five to Ten Years More Than 10 Years Not Applicable/Other Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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On average, how many years do you use a vehicle before getting a different one?
One year or less
One to Five Years
Five to Ten Years
More Than 10 Years
Not Applicable/Other

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AFOS Champion Author Chicago Posts:30,384 Points:3,071,190 Joined:Jul 2001	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2008 12:59:23 PM Ignore AFOS Report Abuse >10. Current vehicle is 12 yo. Previous was used for 11 yr. Before that 13 and 19. (Some overlap)
MnSwede Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:5,063 Points:824,325 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2008 11:56:04 AM Ignore MnSwede Report Abuse Five to Ten Years, and I buy them two to three years old
ifallsguy Champion Author Minnesota Posts:5,180 Points:1,551,670 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2008 11:52:19 AM Ignore ifallsguy Report Abuse More than 10 years. Any less and it is just getting broken in
Cotterkey Champion Author Cleveland Posts:9,039 Points:780,130 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Aug 12, 2008 7:51:01 PM Ignore Cotterkey Report Abuse 5 to 10 years,depending on how its holding up
lindamay Champion Author Minnesota Posts:1,849 Points:410,110 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2008 9:30:16 PM Ignore lindamay Report Abuse As many as possible at least until the vehicle gets to be too expensive to maintain vs. a new car. Right now I have a '93 Sable that has been an absolute wonder. It's really dependable. That's why we're sold on Ford products.
Quazar911 Champion Author Texas Posts:2,070 Points:514,305 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2008 8:35:53 PM Ignore Quazar911 Report Abuse More than 10 years-had both of my vehicles for 17 & 10 years and they're still runnin' great.
in_orbit Champion Author Orange County Posts:334,750 Points:1,656,790 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2008 6:20:01 AM Ignore in_orbit Report Abuse More Than 10 Years
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,684 Points:2,379,070 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2008 8:15:42 PM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse normally over 10 years.
BlueBell Champion Author Toledo Posts:14,997 Points:2,865,275 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2008 8:06:59 PM Ignore BlueBell Report Abuse As many years as I can. I pay cash for my cars and drive them as long as I can. I have a 91 Grand Am. Purchased a Santa Fe in 2004. It is sitting in the garage with 800 miles on it, and I'm still driving my reliable little Pontiac.
gasisoutrageous Champion Author Lansing Posts:8,585 Points:926,830 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2008 9:03:37 AM Ignore gasisoutrageous Report Abuse Not sure, probably 5 years
Z51Corvette Champion Author Austin Posts:8,476 Points:1,670,090 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2008 4:45:23 PM Ignore Z51Corvette Report Abuse More than 10 years...
Philmar Sophomore Author Cleveland Posts:248 Points:76,475 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: May 21, 2008 7:50:27 PM Ignore Philmar Report Abuse Five to Ten Years
Quazar911 Champion Author Texas Posts:2,070 Points:514,305 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2008 8:03:00 PM Ignore Quazar911 Report Abuse More than 10 years
Quazar911 Champion Author Texas Posts:2,070 Points:514,305 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2008 8:33:27 PM Ignore Quazar911 Report Abuse More than 10 years
99dakota Champion Author Providence Posts:8,102 Points:2,171,050 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2008 3:53:28 AM Ignore 99dakota Report Abuse More Than 10 Years
Firehawk Champion Author Maine Posts:5,054 Points:1,121,225 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2008 3:21:35 AM Ignore Firehawk Report Abuse Five to Ten Years
Guido4 Champion Author Pensacola Posts:13,044 Points:2,670,365 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2008 3:18:28 AM Ignore Guido4 Report Abuse Five to Ten Years
phantom66 Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:12,635 Points:2,510,900 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jan 18, 2008 5:28:48 AM Ignore phantom66 Report Abuse more than 10 years if it doesn't die before that. I have 4 cars, all running and the newest one is a 1994.
Quazar911 Champion Author Texas Posts:2,070 Points:514,305 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Jan 17, 2008 11:20:51 PM Ignore Quazar911 Report Abuse Preferably MORE than 10 years
throttle Champion Author Maryland Posts:11,982 Points:2,464,695 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Dec 29, 2007 6:37:16 PM Ignore throttle Report Abuse more than 10 years
ED6 Champion Author Riverside Posts:9,479 Points:1,850,155 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Dec 29, 2007 9:29:13 AM Ignore ED6 Report Abuse Ten Years.
azcarman Champion Author Phoenix Posts:13,073 Points:2,794,510 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2007 3:21:23 AM Ignore azcarman Report Abuse 2 to 3
Guido4 Champion Author Pensacola Posts:13,044 Points:2,670,365 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2007 2:44:53 AM Ignore Guido4 Report Abuse More Than 10 Years
throttle Champion Author Maryland Posts:11,982 Points:2,464,695 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Dec 7, 2007 8:42:19 AM Ignore throttle Report Abuse 10-12 years
azcarman Champion Author Phoenix Posts:13,073 Points:2,794,510 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Dec 7, 2007 3:18:42 AM Ignore azcarman Report Abuse 2 to 3
YB1234 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,565 Points:1,739,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 6, 2007 4:23:33 PM Ignore YB1234 Report Abuse Five to Ten Years
YB1234 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,565 Points:1,739,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 6, 2007 4:23:23 PM Ignore YB1234 Report Abuse Five to Ten Years
YB1234 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,565 Points:1,739,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 6, 2007 4:23:10 PM Ignore YB1234 Report Abuse Five to Ten Years
YB1234 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,565 Points:1,739,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 6, 2007 4:22:51 PM Ignore YB1234 Report Abuse 7-8 years
YB1234 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,565 Points:1,739,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 6, 2007 4:22:35 PM Ignore YB1234 Report Abuse Normally, 7-8 years, but with the price of new vehicles, I think I would rather maintain or repair the ones I have and put more miles on them.
john382 Champion Author Illinois Posts:12,499 Points:2,475,735 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2007 9:05:42 AM Ignore john382 Report Abuse More Than 10 Years
Quazar911 Champion Author Texas Posts:2,070 Points:514,305 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Oct 30, 2007 7:22:59 PM Ignore Quazar911 Report Abuse More than 10 years
azcarman Champion Author Phoenix Posts:13,073 Points:2,794,510 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2007 4:11:38 AM Ignore azcarman Report Abuse 2
april4 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:12,164 Points:2,398,910 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2007 3:16:36 AM Ignore april4 Report Abuse Five to Ten Years
Guido4 Champion Author Pensacola Posts:13,044 Points:2,670,365 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2007 2:52:56 AM Ignore Guido4 Report Abuse Five to Ten Years
Guido4 Champion Author Pensacola Posts:13,044 Points:2,670,365 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2007 4:34:40 AM Ignore Guido4 Report Abuse One to Five Years
mongocat Champion Author Rochester Posts:10,162 Points:2,082,270 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Oct 1, 2007 7:17:42 AM Ignore mongocat Report Abuse 5-10 years
Quazar911 Champion Author Texas Posts:2,070 Points:514,305 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Oct 1, 2007 6:44:39 AM Ignore Quazar911 Report Abuse 10 years or more if possible. One of my vehicles I've had for 16 years and it's STILL running strong and I'm not looking to replace it anytime soon.
GasXing Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:9,203 Points:1,848,935 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Sep 24, 2007 7:54:58 PM Ignore GasXing Report Abuse More than ten years is the timespan that I try to reach. If it is a dependable vehicle, then I drive it until it rusts apart on the road.
chemist74 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:13,510 Points:2,395,980 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2007 4:47:47 AM Ignore chemist74 Report Abuse 8 years (more if possible)
azcarman Champion Author Phoenix Posts:13,073 Points:2,794,510 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2007 4:10:54 AM Ignore azcarman Report Abuse 2 to 3
Bear_Johnson Champion Author London Posts:1,440 Points:502,110 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Sep 17, 2007 12:05:54 PM Ignore Bear_Johnson Report Abuse 5-8 more if it keeps running with no major problems
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,001 Points:2,703,105 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 17, 2007 12:02:28 PM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse 4 yrs
Blubberpuppy Champion Author Baltimore Posts:18,355 Points:1,903,635 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Sep 17, 2007 11:34:15 AM Ignore Blubberpuppy Report Abuse 5 to 8 Years average.
Guido4 Champion Author Pensacola Posts:13,044 Points:2,670,365 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2007 2:37:11 AM Ignore Guido4 Report Abuse One to Five Years
Quazar911 Champion Author Texas Posts:2,070 Points:514,305 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Aug 3, 2007 12:09:09 PM Ignore Quazar911 Report Abuse More than 10 years-if possible
pmjwright2 All-Star Author British Columbia Posts:551 Points:71,530 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2007 9:55:29 AM Ignore pmjwright2 Report Abuse Every vehicle I've owned I've used for 9+ years. Except the ones I'm driving now (5 each)
truckdude Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,265 Points:1,333,820 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2007 5:59:24 AM Ignore truckdude Report Abuse 5-10 years
azcarman Champion Author Phoenix Posts:13,073 Points:2,794,510 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Jul 26, 2007 4:11:29 AM Ignore azcarman Report Abuse 2
Annie Oakle Champion Author Colorado Posts:3,326 Points:694,840 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 26, 2007 4:02:18 AM Ignore Annie Oakle Report Abuse 3 to 5