It depends on the car value and the number of kmts of use a
Some rough average numbers on a small , medium vehicle for 3 years based on current values WITHOUT inflation ?? for new car
For Ford Ecosport add 50 % for plates, and insurance.
license plate $12,000
Fuel ??? depends on kmts used and car efficiency $18.000
Oil and Filters estimate $6,000
Tires $5000
Maintenance mechanic ?(none for new Car?)
Insurance $30,000
Parking Cochera $$55,000
TOTAL;; $126,000 Avg $3500 per month
Insurance+ PArking amount for 68% .Depreciation not included
Thanks, Rich. Your list motivated me to see what my car is costing me to own (at today's prices).
Here's what I came up with for my 1994 Puegeot 405 (which I really like, even after driving a half dozen German sedans in the USA):
License plates: $000
Fuel: I drive about 3000 km per year and usually buy about $400 of nafta per month: $14.400 for 36 months
Oil and Filters: one filter and six ltrs of oil per year: estimate $1.800 for 36 months
Tires: New three years ago (and should last at least six more), so one third of buying the same tires at today's prices: $2000
New battery (once every three years): $1000
Maintenance in the past six years: about $12.000 pesos (new head gasket, water pump, timing belt, many suspension parts): $6.000
Insurance $350 per month (for liability coverage only as collision coverage for my car is not available): $12.600
Parking Cochera: 000
TOTAL: $37.800 Avg: $1.050 per month
I don't have to be very concerned with depreciation or resale value (About $50,000), but If I am at fault in an accident the insurance will not cover the damage to my car. Fortunately, I have the covered space to "part it out" if that ever happens. If I have to buy another used car in the next ten years, I would look for the same model (made through 2001).