Typical Maintanance Costs

Whats_my_age_again

Hi,

I am trying to calculate whether it is worthwhile for me to purchase a second car to save the daily ferry journey on my daily commute to work - a saving of £5 per day. But I'm not too knowledgable about typical maintanance costs of a car in a year. I am looking at a small 10 year old Peugeot 106/306 or Citroen Saxo/ZX. What can I roughly expect to pay in a year on wear and tear - replacement parts, etc. I will be travelling 100 miles a week in it. Or does anyone have any suggestions as to the most suitable model of car for the job?

Does anyone foresee any problems in running two cars - one on the island I live on, and one on the other island I work on, or does anyone do similar?

Also does anyone know a way of calculating the depreciation on a used car per year. In my case I would like to know the depreciation on my 2000 Pug 306 HDi per year based on 22,000 miles a year (currently has 55,000 on the clock). What Car do it for New cars but not used cars.

Thanks.

EasilyAggravated

the older the car, generally the more it can break. this is not true in all cases though. ive got a k reg toyota carina with 160,000 miles and its bullet proof. it never fails and passes its MOT with flying colours. i wouldnt think you would save, as you would need insurance, tax and MOT. plus you would need to find somewhere to park it.