Annual Running Costs

[Fidgits]

While looking at other cars, im getting a feeling for running costs, but then, i stopped and realised i didnt actually know how much the IS costs to run...

From my quick maths...

1 service a year - average {say} £250

tyres, £100 a corner every 25k - call it £200 a year

MoT - sub £50 a year

ignoring fuel, insurance etc... thats it no? I mean, TVR's owners for instance, factor in from £500-£2000 a year for repairs, which i suppose is one of those contigencies, but has anyone had major outlays with their IS?

I guess the point of this thread is, what is your annual running cost? because compared even like-for-like (e.g. german rivals) £500 a year running cost seems quite low!

[maneesh]

Doesn't it all depend upon how you drive it, and how well looked after it was before you bought it.

[Fidgits]

yes, which is the point in having more than 1 point of reference ;)

[Kazi]

Aside from having to buy 3 tryes.........and *** knows how many litres of fuel..not alot to be honest. No repairs just one service so far which was done on the cheap :D

Although I do need to get the geomitry done to prevent more replacement tyres!!

[Bazza]

there must be far more costs , otherwise the tyres would be the only real deciding factor

you should also include the depreciation costs and tax costs

must also allow for the age, and possible replacement parts

ie brakes, clutches etc etc

petrol costs: a high mpg versus a low mpg , would make a huge difference to a high mileage driver

[peter026]

look here search and ye shall find :D

[ColinBarber]

I guess the point of this thread is, what is your annual running cost? because compared even like-for-like (e.g. german rivals) £500 a year running cost seems quite low!

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Just the costs for the car - about that same as you for my GS430. One service and one MOT a year and a couple of tyres every year or two.

At some point there will be some extra expense - brake pads, new fog light glass or a ball joint etc. but nothing in the two years I've had it.