[chemochemo]

Care to actually back up this claim with some numbers? As someone who buys reliable used cars (Hondas), maintains them himself, and owns them for 10+ years at a time this doesn't seem to be true.

For just the depreciation cost of a new vehicle one could purchase every home auto repair tool they would likely need for a very long time.

[marketgod]

If you enjoy doing it, then it's a great incentive. If you do it because it saves money, then how else can you earn more money instead?