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Curbside Classics Archives
Operating Costs Archive
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![The other day, having learned that I probably should replace the front wipers on the Highlander, I went to one of the local auto parts stores that starts with the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/A9A8C410-4538-4BD2-AC2D-7C9D5BBE95D8_1_201_a.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD – What Auto-Related Parts or Supplies Have Become Crazy Expensive As of Late?")
QOTD – What Auto-Related Parts or Supplies Have Become Crazy Expensive As of Late?
Posted on June 5, 2024 | 83 CommentsThe other day, having learned that I probably should replace the front wipers on the Highlander, I went to one of the local auto parts stores that starts with the […] -
![(first posted 10/28/2015, updated 10/26/2021) At CC, we love to talk about the good old days, but as we all know, cars may generate less emotions today, but they […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/opfhng.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Cost To Own And Operate A Car Has Fallen 25% Since 1968 – Update: That’s Still The Case In 2021")
The Cost To Own And Operate A Car Has Fallen 25% Since 1968 – Update: That’s Still The Case In 2021
Posted on October 28, 2021 | 115 Comments(first posted 10/28/2015, updated 10/26/2021) At CC, we love to talk about the good old days, but as we all know, cars may generate less emotions today, but they […] -
![Periodically there is discussion in the comments about the price of gasoline versus diesel, the differences in costs between various locales, and mention of fuel prices in the United States […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/pump-prices.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "A Most Taxing Situation – Exploring Fuel Taxes Around The World")
A Most Taxing Situation – Exploring Fuel Taxes Around The World
Posted on July 22, 2020 | 74 CommentsPeriodically there is discussion in the comments about the price of gasoline versus diesel, the differences in costs between various locales, and mention of fuel prices in the United States […] -
![The aging process isn’t for the faint of heart. It doesn’t matter if it is a mammal, a residential structure, or something mechanical, aging takes it toll on us all. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_0224.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Maintenance On A Future CC: Front Brakes, Rotors, And Caliper For A 2000 Ford E-150")
Maintenance On A Future CC: Front Brakes, Rotors, And Caliper For A 2000 Ford E-150
Posted on June 20, 2019 | 24 CommentsThe aging process isn’t for the faint of heart. It doesn’t matter if it is a mammal, a residential structure, or something mechanical, aging takes it toll on us all. […] -
![One of the periodic comments that emerge when seeing a vehicle on these pages having corrosion, cracked glass, and so forth is speculation about it passing a safety inspection. In […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/inspections-station-sign.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Is Safety Subjective? A Sampling Of Vehicle Safety Inspection Requirements")
Is Safety Subjective? A Sampling Of Vehicle Safety Inspection Requirements
Posted on September 3, 2018 | 131 CommentsOne of the periodic comments that emerge when seeing a vehicle on these pages having corrosion, cracked glass, and so forth is speculation about it passing a safety inspection. In […] -
![Recently, Paul ran a series of articles comparing the acceleration of a new 2015 Toyota Camry to various exotics of yore, such as a Lamborghini Countach. I’m taking his idea […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/fuel-economy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Which Gets the Best Fuel Economy? A Comparison of the 2015 Ram 1500 Crew Cab to Two Compact Pickups")
Which Gets the Best Fuel Economy? A Comparison of the 2015 Ram 1500 Crew Cab to Two Compact Pickups
Posted on July 1, 2015 | 130 CommentsRecently, Paul ran a series of articles comparing the acceleration of a new 2015 Toyota Camry to various exotics of yore, such as a Lamborghini Countach. I’m taking his idea […] -
![Confession: I have owned three Panther bodied cars, but this is not one of them. There have been an even dozen in the family between my wife and I, my […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/P5200192.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Even a Dozen Roses Will Have a Thorn (or Two): An Unvarnished Retrospective on a Pride of Panthers")
Even a Dozen Roses Will Have a Thorn (or Two): An Unvarnished Retrospective on a Pride of Panthers
Posted on November 5, 2013 | 46 CommentsConfession: I have owned three Panther bodied cars, but this is not one of them. There have been an even dozen in the family between my wife and I, my […] -
![Ok, that headline might be a bit confusing. According to bankrate.com, Oregon is the cheapest state in the US to operate a vehicle, with an average cost of $2,204 per […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/CC-104-112-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "No Wonder There Are So Many Curbside Classics In Oregon – It’s The Cheapest State For Car Ownership")
No Wonder There Are So Many Curbside Classics In Oregon – It’s The Cheapest State For Car Ownership
Posted on August 28, 2013 | 84 CommentsOk, that headline might be a bit confusing. According to bankrate.com, Oregon is the cheapest state in the US to operate a vehicle, with an average cost of $2,204 per […] -
![From my experience, there are two ways to reduce car insurance costs: get older and comparison shop for insurance quotes. I recently did the latter, and was pleasantly surprised to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/CC-178-180-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Two Ways To Reduce Car Costs")
Two Ways To Reduce Car Costs
Posted on March 20, 2013 | 38 CommentsFrom my experience, there are two ways to reduce car insurance costs: get older and comparison shop for insurance quotes. I recently did the latter, and was pleasantly surprised to […]
