Posts tagged October 20th

I purchased a 1990 Oldsmobile Royal 88 on October 20th, 2009 for only $588.  With tax and other bullshit, the total was $700 something.  This thing runs like a brand new car.  It has 150k of mileage.  It has new tires (probably costs more then the car itself).  The body is rusting but the inside is clean and the damn thing runs excellent.  I created timers which are located in the lower right hand column of this Blog at the bottom of the page.  One that started since the purchase of the car and one since its last repair.  Right now they are the same time but this will allow you to keep track of how long I have this car and when and how many repairs it has had since its purchase.  I drive it to work and back and maybe to Cleveland once every three months.  My work is 21 miles round trip.  Lets see if I got a good deal.  If this car lasts one year with no repairs, it will have paid for itself.  My goal is three years with minor repairs.  Keep an eye on the timers in the right column at the bottom as these will be updated when the car needs any minor repair – FYI.

-Dan