Motoring Discussion > Running costs now, and then. Car Deals
Thread Author: Dave Replies: 2
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 Sat 25 Jan 25 17:02 
 Running costs now, and then. - Dave
Swedish car mag runs various long term tests, sometimes for 5 years.

They have compared 5 years and 200,000km with a diesel V90, to a petrol Volvo 850GLT that they also ran for the same time/mileage 30 years ago. They included all costs - fuel, insurance, taxes, repairs, tyres, and depreciation.

Adjusted for inflation, the old 850 was just a couple of hundred quid cheaper than the V90. Total costs for each car (adjusted) was around 50,000SEK, or £42000.
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 Sun 26 Jan 25 14:44 
 Running costs now, and then. - zippy
Wow that's a lot of money.

I wonder what the difference in cost would be if they bought and used 3 year old cars so a big chunk of depreciation had gone?
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 Sun 26 Jan 25 17:04 
 Running costs now, and then. - Dave
The 850 had quite a few repairs and services, but they were cheaper, and more fuel that was also cheaper.
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