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Re: What to get as a good first car
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Originally Posted by DonRotolo
Let's do the math.
Assumptions: 10,000 miles a year, $4 a gallon for gas
18 MPG = 555 g = $2222
28 MPG = 357 g = $1428
So the difference between a quite bad car and a better-than-average car is about $800 a year. Seems like a lot, but it's really not.
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Similar math could be done to show the difference in safety of an average car to a small truck.(I'm approximating the two vehicles based on your mpg ratings). Yes, there can be a difference in safety just like there is a difference in cost. There is always a level of danger on the roads. It is up to the individual to decide what the trade-off should be. Unless your going to buy a really big vehicle, your prob not going to be a whole lot safer then the standard to large car size. Also, if you buy too big of a vehicle and are not a safe driver...be aware that the added safety your buying is lowering the safety to those around you. Just keep others in mind when determining "safe".
Jason
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