[NitroAndy]

bought dec. 2013 - $7000 plus tax $8000
97,000 miles

year of 2014
new fuel pump and some other parts, $900
that part near the gas tank $250
thermostat $250
thermostat again and coolant sensor$250
battery $100
= $1750

feb 2015 - headgasket $1700 and 2 crankshaft sensor $50
Oxygen sensor - $250
= $2000

2016
fluids and front axle - $250
a/c valve - $250 value, traded for work
Map Sensor, PCV Valve, oxygen sensor, Idle Air control valve reprogrammed $250
Engine Computer $110 + 150 for labor
Wheel sensor + labor $90
wheel hub+locked brake in rear $420.00 (12.28.16)
= $1270

2017
air conditioning - $150
air conditioning + Heater Core - $820
Condensor - $280 replaced on 8/24/17
= $1220

total = $6310



current milage 122,000 8/24/17

 

[NitroAndy]

I think I have to replace the tires and brakes in next year.

 

[Scar0]

Common wear and maintenance items like; brakes, battery, belts, tires, oil/fluid changes etc., you will have on any rig you own. So those really don't count.
So looking at your list you have spent a lot on A/C and heating. But that is not a common thing, and now it is done you should not have to do it again for many years to come.

You could save a lot if you DIY some of the repairs. It's the labor that kills you $ wise.
In the grand scheme of things most of the big $ items are done. Less you blow an engine or trany...

 

[NitroAndy]

Your probably right. At one time I owned a Toyota and at 120 thousand miles everything started to break down. For 3 years I had very large repair bills and after that for 5 years I hardly had anything. I think repair bills will go down.

 

[NitroChemist]

It's the labor costs that add up. I try and do as much as I can on my own. Doing so has save me thousands.

Replaced parts will last a long time if done correctly. Wow, the head gaskets are diffidently an issue. If it does not over heat, the gaskets should last an engine life time.