Timing Belt Change???
12-12-2006, 06:28 PM
#46
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Re: Timing Belt Change???
On Tue, 12 Dec 2006 14:58:21 -0800, rick++ wrote:
> Annual depreciation and maintenance on a three year
> civic is about $1200 a year. A 1993 is almost fully
> depreciated. So this would be my repair threshhold
> for replacement.
The Blue Book value on it is still about $2,000 for fair condition.
But that shouldn't really matter, since he is not trying to sell it. He
can fix it for reasonable amount, and reasonably expect to have it last a
good long time more, so what does the car's value have to do with
anything? Especially since he already stated that he can't really afford
to get something newer...
> Annual depreciation and maintenance on a three year
> civic is about $1200 a year. A 1993 is almost fully
> depreciated. So this would be my repair threshhold
> for replacement.
The Blue Book value on it is still about $2,000 for fair condition.
But that shouldn't really matter, since he is not trying to sell it. He
can fix it for reasonable amount, and reasonably expect to have it last a
good long time more, so what does the car's value have to do with
anything? Especially since he already stated that he can't really afford
to get something newer...
12-12-2006, 06:28 PM
#47
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Re: Timing Belt Change???
On Tue, 12 Dec 2006 14:58:21 -0800, rick++ wrote:
> Annual depreciation and maintenance on a three year
> civic is about $1200 a year. A 1993 is almost fully
> depreciated. So this would be my repair threshhold
> for replacement.
The Blue Book value on it is still about $2,000 for fair condition.
But that shouldn't really matter, since he is not trying to sell it. He
can fix it for reasonable amount, and reasonably expect to have it last a
good long time more, so what does the car's value have to do with
anything? Especially since he already stated that he can't really afford
to get something newer...
> Annual depreciation and maintenance on a three year
> civic is about $1200 a year. A 1993 is almost fully
> depreciated. So this would be my repair threshhold
> for replacement.
The Blue Book value on it is still about $2,000 for fair condition.
But that shouldn't really matter, since he is not trying to sell it. He
can fix it for reasonable amount, and reasonably expect to have it last a
good long time more, so what does the car's value have to do with
anything? Especially since he already stated that he can't really afford
to get something newer...
12-12-2006, 06:28 PM
#48
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Re: Timing Belt Change???
On Tue, 12 Dec 2006 14:58:21 -0800, rick++ wrote:
> Annual depreciation and maintenance on a three year
> civic is about $1200 a year. A 1993 is almost fully
> depreciated. So this would be my repair threshhold
> for replacement.
The Blue Book value on it is still about $2,000 for fair condition.
But that shouldn't really matter, since he is not trying to sell it. He
can fix it for reasonable amount, and reasonably expect to have it last a
good long time more, so what does the car's value have to do with
anything? Especially since he already stated that he can't really afford
to get something newer...
> Annual depreciation and maintenance on a three year
> civic is about $1200 a year. A 1993 is almost fully
> depreciated. So this would be my repair threshhold
> for replacement.
The Blue Book value on it is still about $2,000 for fair condition.
But that shouldn't really matter, since he is not trying to sell it. He
can fix it for reasonable amount, and reasonably expect to have it last a
good long time more, so what does the car's value have to do with
anything? Especially since he already stated that he can't really afford
to get something newer...
12-12-2006, 06:28 PM
#49
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Re: Timing Belt Change???
On Tue, 12 Dec 2006 14:58:21 -0800, rick++ wrote:
> Annual depreciation and maintenance on a three year
> civic is about $1200 a year. A 1993 is almost fully
> depreciated. So this would be my repair threshhold
> for replacement.
The Blue Book value on it is still about $2,000 for fair condition.
But that shouldn't really matter, since he is not trying to sell it. He
can fix it for reasonable amount, and reasonably expect to have it last a
good long time more, so what does the car's value have to do with
anything? Especially since he already stated that he can't really afford
to get something newer...
> Annual depreciation and maintenance on a three year
> civic is about $1200 a year. A 1993 is almost fully
> depreciated. So this would be my repair threshhold
> for replacement.
The Blue Book value on it is still about $2,000 for fair condition.
But that shouldn't really matter, since he is not trying to sell it. He
can fix it for reasonable amount, and reasonably expect to have it last a
good long time more, so what does the car's value have to do with
anything? Especially since he already stated that he can't really afford
to get something newer...
12-12-2006, 07:43 PM
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Re: Timing Belt Change???
"rick++" <rick303@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Annual depreciation and maintenance on a three year
> civic is about $1200 a year. A 1993 is almost fully
> depreciated. So this would be my repair threshhold
> for replacement.
>
A mechanic who has (had?) a radio show in Phoenix had an interesting way of
appraising whether a car was worth repair. The method was to determine how
much it would cost to lease a car in the same size class, a purely
functional equivalent. For example, say it would cost $250 per month for an
equivalent car. If you are facing a $2500 repair bill, after ten months the
cost is the same as if you had leased a car for that time. When the
aggregate and expected repair costs are more than you would pay for a
replacement, it's time to replace the car. Of course, a really good crystal
ball helps.
;-)
Mike
Mike
news:1165964301.650871.130090@j72g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Annual depreciation and maintenance on a three year
> civic is about $1200 a year. A 1993 is almost fully
> depreciated. So this would be my repair threshhold
> for replacement.
>
A mechanic who has (had?) a radio show in Phoenix had an interesting way of
appraising whether a car was worth repair. The method was to determine how
much it would cost to lease a car in the same size class, a purely
functional equivalent. For example, say it would cost $250 per month for an
equivalent car. If you are facing a $2500 repair bill, after ten months the
cost is the same as if you had leased a car for that time. When the
aggregate and expected repair costs are more than you would pay for a
replacement, it's time to replace the car. Of course, a really good crystal
ball helps.
;-)
Mike
Mike
12-12-2006, 07:43 PM
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Re: Timing Belt Change???
"rick++" <rick303@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Annual depreciation and maintenance on a three year
> civic is about $1200 a year. A 1993 is almost fully
> depreciated. So this would be my repair threshhold
> for replacement.
>
A mechanic who has (had?) a radio show in Phoenix had an interesting way of
appraising whether a car was worth repair. The method was to determine how
much it would cost to lease a car in the same size class, a purely
functional equivalent. For example, say it would cost $250 per month for an
equivalent car. If you are facing a $2500 repair bill, after ten months the
cost is the same as if you had leased a car for that time. When the
aggregate and expected repair costs are more than you would pay for a
replacement, it's time to replace the car. Of course, a really good crystal
ball helps.
;-)
Mike
Mike
news:1165964301.650871.130090@j72g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Annual depreciation and maintenance on a three year
> civic is about $1200 a year. A 1993 is almost fully
> depreciated. So this would be my repair threshhold
> for replacement.
>
A mechanic who has (had?) a radio show in Phoenix had an interesting way of
appraising whether a car was worth repair. The method was to determine how
much it would cost to lease a car in the same size class, a purely
functional equivalent. For example, say it would cost $250 per month for an
equivalent car. If you are facing a $2500 repair bill, after ten months the
cost is the same as if you had leased a car for that time. When the
aggregate and expected repair costs are more than you would pay for a
replacement, it's time to replace the car. Of course, a really good crystal
ball helps.
;-)
Mike
Mike
12-12-2006, 07:43 PM
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Re: Timing Belt Change???
"rick++" <rick303@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Annual depreciation and maintenance on a three year
> civic is about $1200 a year. A 1993 is almost fully
> depreciated. So this would be my repair threshhold
> for replacement.
>
A mechanic who has (had?) a radio show in Phoenix had an interesting way of
appraising whether a car was worth repair. The method was to determine how
much it would cost to lease a car in the same size class, a purely
functional equivalent. For example, say it would cost $250 per month for an
equivalent car. If you are facing a $2500 repair bill, after ten months the
cost is the same as if you had leased a car for that time. When the
aggregate and expected repair costs are more than you would pay for a
replacement, it's time to replace the car. Of course, a really good crystal
ball helps.
;-)
Mike
Mike
news:1165964301.650871.130090@j72g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Annual depreciation and maintenance on a three year
> civic is about $1200 a year. A 1993 is almost fully
> depreciated. So this would be my repair threshhold
> for replacement.
>
A mechanic who has (had?) a radio show in Phoenix had an interesting way of
appraising whether a car was worth repair. The method was to determine how
much it would cost to lease a car in the same size class, a purely
functional equivalent. For example, say it would cost $250 per month for an
equivalent car. If you are facing a $2500 repair bill, after ten months the
cost is the same as if you had leased a car for that time. When the
aggregate and expected repair costs are more than you would pay for a
replacement, it's time to replace the car. Of course, a really good crystal
ball helps.
;-)
Mike
Mike
12-12-2006, 07:43 PM
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Re: Timing Belt Change???
"rick++" <rick303@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1165964301.650871.130090@j72g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Annual depreciation and maintenance on a three year
> civic is about $1200 a year. A 1993 is almost fully
> depreciated. So this would be my repair threshhold
> for replacement.
>
A mechanic who has (had?) a radio show in Phoenix had an interesting way of
appraising whether a car was worth repair. The method was to determine how
much it would cost to lease a car in the same size class, a purely
functional equivalent. For example, say it would cost $250 per month for an
equivalent car. If you are facing a $2500 repair bill, after ten months the
cost is the same as if you had leased a car for that time. When the
aggregate and expected repair costs are more than you would pay for a
replacement, it's time to replace the car. Of course, a really good crystal
ball helps.
;-)
Mike
Mike
news:1165964301.650871.130090@j72g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Annual depreciation and maintenance on a three year
> civic is about $1200 a year. A 1993 is almost fully
> depreciated. So this would be my repair threshhold
> for replacement.
>
A mechanic who has (had?) a radio show in Phoenix had an interesting way of
appraising whether a car was worth repair. The method was to determine how
much it would cost to lease a car in the same size class, a purely
functional equivalent. For example, say it would cost $250 per month for an
equivalent car. If you are facing a $2500 repair bill, after ten months the
cost is the same as if you had leased a car for that time. When the
aggregate and expected repair costs are more than you would pay for a
replacement, it's time to replace the car. Of course, a really good crystal
ball helps.
;-)
Mike
Mike
12-12-2006, 11:10 PM
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Re: Timing Belt Change???
piperspost@webtv.net wrote in news:17437-457E2B95-930@storefull-
3333.bay.webtv.net:
> I love the car & fought hard to get ownership from my ex-wife. I have
> put lots of new parts into the car already, including an alternator,
> spark plugs, distributor, battery, etc... I love the car, I would just
> like to know what I would be looking at dollar wise to get these parts
> for the car? I am living paycheck to paycheck & I am not sure if it's
> worth it anymore for a 1993 car. Cxan I afford something newer..no I can
> not
>
A timing belt and water pump change (with OEM parts) will run you somewhere
in the region of $400 or so. If you do it yourself, it's around $150 for
the parts.
The oil pan is about $200 for the part alone. Maybe 2 hours labor to change
it. If it just has a stripped drain plug hole, there is a Heli-Coil fix
available that is a lot cheaper than that.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
3333.bay.webtv.net:
> I love the car & fought hard to get ownership from my ex-wife. I have
> put lots of new parts into the car already, including an alternator,
> spark plugs, distributor, battery, etc... I love the car, I would just
> like to know what I would be looking at dollar wise to get these parts
> for the car? I am living paycheck to paycheck & I am not sure if it's
> worth it anymore for a 1993 car. Cxan I afford something newer..no I can
> not
>
A timing belt and water pump change (with OEM parts) will run you somewhere
in the region of $400 or so. If you do it yourself, it's around $150 for
the parts.
The oil pan is about $200 for the part alone. Maybe 2 hours labor to change
it. If it just has a stripped drain plug hole, there is a Heli-Coil fix
available that is a lot cheaper than that.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
12-12-2006, 11:10 PM
#59
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Re: Timing Belt Change???
piperspost@webtv.net wrote in news:17437-457E2B95-930@storefull-
3333.bay.webtv.net:
> I love the car & fought hard to get ownership from my ex-wife. I have
> put lots of new parts into the car already, including an alternator,
> spark plugs, distributor, battery, etc... I love the car, I would just
> like to know what I would be looking at dollar wise to get these parts
> for the car? I am living paycheck to paycheck & I am not sure if it's
> worth it anymore for a 1993 car. Cxan I afford something newer..no I can
> not
>
A timing belt and water pump change (with OEM parts) will run you somewhere
in the region of $400 or so. If you do it yourself, it's around $150 for
the parts.
The oil pan is about $200 for the part alone. Maybe 2 hours labor to change
it. If it just has a stripped drain plug hole, there is a Heli-Coil fix
available that is a lot cheaper than that.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
3333.bay.webtv.net:
> I love the car & fought hard to get ownership from my ex-wife. I have
> put lots of new parts into the car already, including an alternator,
> spark plugs, distributor, battery, etc... I love the car, I would just
> like to know what I would be looking at dollar wise to get these parts
> for the car? I am living paycheck to paycheck & I am not sure if it's
> worth it anymore for a 1993 car. Cxan I afford something newer..no I can
> not
>
A timing belt and water pump change (with OEM parts) will run you somewhere
in the region of $400 or so. If you do it yourself, it's around $150 for
the parts.
The oil pan is about $200 for the part alone. Maybe 2 hours labor to change
it. If it just has a stripped drain plug hole, there is a Heli-Coil fix
available that is a lot cheaper than that.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
12-12-2006, 11:10 PM
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Re: Timing Belt Change???
piperspost@webtv.net wrote in news:17437-457E2B95-930@storefull-
3333.bay.webtv.net:
> I love the car & fought hard to get ownership from my ex-wife. I have
> put lots of new parts into the car already, including an alternator,
> spark plugs, distributor, battery, etc... I love the car, I would just
> like to know what I would be looking at dollar wise to get these parts
> for the car? I am living paycheck to paycheck & I am not sure if it's
> worth it anymore for a 1993 car. Cxan I afford something newer..no I can
> not
>
A timing belt and water pump change (with OEM parts) will run you somewhere
in the region of $400 or so. If you do it yourself, it's around $150 for
the parts.
The oil pan is about $200 for the part alone. Maybe 2 hours labor to change
it. If it just has a stripped drain plug hole, there is a Heli-Coil fix
available that is a lot cheaper than that.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
3333.bay.webtv.net:
> I love the car & fought hard to get ownership from my ex-wife. I have
> put lots of new parts into the car already, including an alternator,
> spark plugs, distributor, battery, etc... I love the car, I would just
> like to know what I would be looking at dollar wise to get these parts
> for the car? I am living paycheck to paycheck & I am not sure if it's
> worth it anymore for a 1993 car. Cxan I afford something newer..no I can
> not
>
A timing belt and water pump change (with OEM parts) will run you somewhere
in the region of $400 or so. If you do it yourself, it's around $150 for
the parts.
The oil pan is about $200 for the part alone. Maybe 2 hours labor to change
it. If it just has a stripped drain plug hole, there is a Heli-Coil fix
available that is a lot cheaper than that.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
