One year ago, on December 10, I bought myself a winter beater... It didn't turn out exactly like I expected it to, but it was fun nonetheless.

     Vehicle: $4600.00
       Taxes:  $690.00
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Registration:  $252.44
   Insurance: $1978.17
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         Gas: $1640.72
 Maintenance:  $442.68
Wheels/Tires: $1391.86
      Brakes:  $171.48
     Repairs: $1337.47
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    Upgrades: $4777.88
       Audio:   $52.07
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       Total $17334.77

Drove 15K in a year, never died on me or left me stranded. Let's see what the next year brings.