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Ownership - BMW Ci Convertible - March, 2008

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March 1 Added two quarts, Penzoil 5w-30 on one very long drive to Sacramento for the weekend.

March 3

Mileage: 144,260

 

And yet more catch up because I'm working on a massive project at work and don't have time to update this site much anymore.

My favorite question so far this year...

Q: Would you ever be willing to sell your 330Ci?

A: Thanks for the note. The answer is probably "never" since I fully plan on driving it into the ground (or for the next three years).

If you're interested in buying it, you're first in line. As gas prices rise and my commutes lengthen, I'm sure I'll eventually have to reconsider...but it's just so much fun to drive every day.

March 27

 

Gas hits $4 a gallon in the San Francisco bay area.

Monthly Gas Bill - $291 per month
I calculated out my monthly gas bill (using 24 mpg, which is my average mileage according to the car's computer), and it's getting kindy high.

Calculating out the cost of switching to a Toyota Prius, however, doesn't make sense yet. That would be $155 per month + $438 payment = $593.

Switching to a Toyota Yaris (bare bones model) would be $355 per month, although not very comfy.

 

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