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To: LindyBill who wrote (212416)7/18/2007 9:41:03 AM
From: Lane3  Read Replies (6) of 794015
 
"It wasn't so long ago that people kept a new car an average of (as I recall) nine years. Now it's reportedly under three."

That seems "off" to me. Since cars have gotten better, we are keeping them longer.

"Is it time to trade in yet? The 5 factors to consider

By Eric Peters - Special to the Times

When should you start thinking about buying a new car?

For many people, that decision is coming later and later. Drivers are keeping their cars much longer these days -- eight to 10 years on average, according to AAA...."

armytimes.com
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