I have kept receipts for maintenance and repairs of my vehicle in an envelope in my glove box. I never calculated costs per year or per mile. So I took a few minutes to do the calculations. I logged tires, batteries, fluid changes, filters, brake, O2 sensor, broken mirror, belts etc. No registration fees etc. or gas costs were included. Services were done at or before manufacturer recommendations by myself.
Years of ownership: 11.5 years
Total cost repair and maintenance: $1625
Cost per year: $141
Cost per mile: $0.03 per mile
I couldn't expect any more reliable or cost effective vehicle. I do expect the vehicle to cost me more in maintenance and repair as it is an aging 2003 model but it still has plenty of life.
Years of ownership: 11.5 years
Total cost repair and maintenance: $1625
Cost per year: $141
Cost per mile: $0.03 per mile
I couldn't expect any more reliable or cost effective vehicle. I do expect the vehicle to cost me more in maintenance and repair as it is an aging 2003 model but it still has plenty of life.