OT: TCoO for 2005 Dodge Ram 1500

by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Wednesday, April 24, 2013, 14:41 (4176 days ago)

Total Cost of Ownership....weeeelll, not exactly. Missing is insurance and licensing as it tends to get masked by the other vehicles in the "fleet".

Total miles driven: 138,948
Fuel: $29,410.22
Oil: $1361.16
Accessories: $1142.43 (tonneau, splash guards and other bling)
Routine maintenance: $2504.79
Service under warranty: $325.85 (my portion/deductible)
Tires: $1914.22
Total: $36658.37

Maintenance includes 'consumables' (air filters, etc.), 'replaceables' (bulbs, wipers, etc.) as well as somewhat unexpected replacements as follows: right, outer tie rod end @ ~75k, left, outer tie rod end @ ~109k, broken front caliper bolt (no idea??). Service under warranty was 2 events: failed EGR valve @ ~42k and the mystery ground repair at ~67k.

FWIW...