I have a 2007 that I have had for about a year. It is a great truck with no issues. However, I feel like I get New Car Fever all the time. I have had several cars in the past couple years so I really need to stop this. I even find myself looking at old cars on Craigslist and being interested in them. LOL How do you guys deal with the fever and keep your autos for 6-7 years? If I don't stop this I will never get ahead financially.

 

I've only has my liscence for 9 years, and I've had 8 vehcles in that time. I still own three of them.
I don't know how you stop it, I haven't yet.

You are right that you need to keep this under control for the sake of your finances. Try buying some old junky trucks every year or so. You don't lose as much, and you can have fun fixing them.

 

Thats what I told myself. After this Ford F150 I need to buy used from here on out. I am upside down about $10k from my trade in and the fact I already have 30k miles on my truck. Luckily my work gives me a car allowance each month so they are making the payments.

 

I've had 11 cars in under 8 years myself...I'm trying my best to keep the current ones, but the 08/09 Mustang GT and that Ford Edge are really calling to me.

If you find out the secret, please tell. I'm tired of making car payments myself. Besides, I really really like my current F-150

 

its hard for me to keeps cars ...today i was lookin at a 06 super cab fx4 loaded leather 2 tone for less then i just got mine for and less miles

 

Thats the worse thing. You see better deals on better trucks or cars than you just bought. Heck, I have seen some nice barely used FX4's for less than mine. But I am trying to hold this for 5-6 years.

 

lol i think everyone on this forums has that issue! I do I've been driving for 4 years and I've had 10 different trucks... I always wonder where i'd be today if i would have keep my frist truck... **** i'd be buying a house! It sucks money wise, but it's so addicting it's like my drug of choice.. new trucks! hahah

 

some people would rather spend their money on a new truck every other year and rent a place i guesss... i like buying a old truck that is getting more valuable for evey bit of work i put into it and owning a house.. then the depreciation of a new truck... sad how many people buy into that garbage.. i think they might be trying to impress people, but being in large ammounts of debt never impresses anyone, people can see that the bank owns what you drive not you..

Ray

 

This truck was my last one. I am planning on keeping it as long as I can. I need to not have payments for a while. It just isn't worth it. Between my wife and I we could have $950 more a month. Heck that would let us save to put wood floors in the house or granite counters.

 

sounds like your waking up and making a smart move, that you wont regret.

Ray

 

Yeah, I have a financial advisor/Friend and he said many people never get ahead or save enough for retirement because of cars alone. Eventually I'll need another car, but I need to get my moneys worth for once.

 

well im done buying different trucks ..i'm keepin this one i have inless ...it need new plugs or is a total loss ...

 

I have found the cure. I just bought a new harley F-150 with the Saleen motor. I also bought a 91 S-10 to drive to work and everywhere else. Everytime i get in the new one, it feels great. I just leave it in the garage and drive it on really nice days. I haven't had the itch for a while.

 

Thats not a bad idea. I have decide to just do a couple major mods in the next couple years. For instance, in about a year or so I am going to have Katzkin Leather installed. This will make it a whole new truck and keep me at bay. Also, I am going to swap my center console, add electric fans, and maybe add some cool LED lighting. I am hoping spacing these out will kepp my excitement about the truck up.

 

The best way to get rid of new car fever? Don't visit this site. Don't watch television. Don't visit the dealerships. Don't hang around with friends that drive new vehicles.

Keep your current ride feeling like new. And avoid the temptation to add on any aftermarket crap. After the newness of the mods wear off, they usually crack, rust, corrode, squeak or rattle, or stop working altogether whch makes the vehicle feel junky.

My '06 Lariat replaced a F150 that I had for 16 years, and except for the rust starting over the wheelwells, it still felt close to new, even at 170,000 miles. I fully expect my '06 to last at least 15 years before I need to replace it.

JMO, and it works for me. Haven't had a car/truck payment since 1995. Saved enough to pay cash for the '06 or I wouldn't have bought it.

Dale