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I am 80 years of age - should I change car or stick with what I have?
I'll be 80 in a few weeks and I have had my Toyota Verso for 12 years - it has covered 82,000 faultless miles. We have family living 150 miles away and we do fortnightly trips to visit them. With other local trips we cover around 10,000 miles per year. Do I just press on with it until either I or the car expires? Would I be able to lease at my current age? I would need something about the same size as the Verso to transport myself, my wife, our dog and luggage. For some strange reason we seem to fill the Verso on each return trip.
Asked on 27 March 2024 by David Goodwin
Answered by
David Ross
82,000 miles is a modest mileage for a 12 year old car, and if it still suits your needs and is reliable then we would see no reason to change. It is likely to be more expensive to switch to a newer vehicle whether it is leased or purchased.
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