Comments on: It’s going to cost more to fix than it’s worth http://www.bluntmoney.com/its-going-to-cost-more-to-fix-than-its-worth/ Wed, 12 Oct 2011 07:20:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: The Passive Dad http://www.bluntmoney.com/its-going-to-cost-more-to-fix-than-its-worth/comment-page-1/#comment-47437 The Passive Dad Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:57:39 +0000 http://www.bluntmoney.com/its-going-to-cost-more-to-fix-than-its-worth/#comment-47437 I had a similar decision to make this last summer when our AC was not working properly. The quotes were ranging in the $3,000-$4,000 to fix it and it still was not addressing another issue we had in our home. Apparently we needed some new duct work as well and it was going to cost another $1,000 or more. We made the decision to replace our HVAC as we plan to stay in our home for many years and want to live comfortably in the summer and winter. Our old system was 15 years old and not maintained properly. I think maintenance is key with any system. I had a similar decision to make this last summer when our AC was not working properly. The quotes were ranging in the $3,000-$4,000 to fix it and it still was not addressing another issue we had in our home. Apparently we needed some new duct work as well and it was going to cost another $1,000 or more. We made the decision to replace our HVAC as we plan to stay in our home for many years and want to live comfortably in the summer and winter. Our old system was 15 years old and not maintained properly. I think maintenance is key with any system.

]]> By: vilkri http://www.bluntmoney.com/its-going-to-cost-more-to-fix-than-its-worth/comment-page-1/#comment-47396 vilkri Tue, 13 Jan 2009 01:49:28 +0000 http://www.bluntmoney.com/its-going-to-cost-more-to-fix-than-its-worth/#comment-47396 There are indeed a few variables that come into play, but I like the point you make. "It's going to cost more to fix than it's worth" is quite often only an excuse to get something new. Sure, there are cases for which this is true but many of us fall into the trap of fooling themselves with such a saying. Nice post! There are indeed a few variables that come into play, but I like the point you make. “It’s going to cost more to fix than it’s worth” is quite often only an excuse to get something new. Sure, there are cases for which this is true but many of us fall into the trap of fooling themselves with such a saying. Nice post!

]]> By: thedebtguy http://www.bluntmoney.com/its-going-to-cost-more-to-fix-than-its-worth/comment-page-1/#comment-47368 thedebtguy Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:48:10 +0000 http://www.bluntmoney.com/its-going-to-cost-more-to-fix-than-its-worth/#comment-47368 I can see where you are coming from, but I think it's essential to point out that there are a lot of variables to consider in making a decision such as this. Simply insinuating that you should fix what you have instead of buying new has too much generalization involved. For example, introduce the notion of buying used. When my engine was shot, I bought a used Oldsmobile for only $2,000 more than a new engine. The Oldsmobile had 20,000 less miles as well, and was a better car all around. I can see where you are coming from, but I think it’s essential to point out that there are a lot of variables to consider in making a decision such as this. Simply insinuating that you should fix what you have instead of buying new has too much generalization involved.

For example, introduce the notion of buying used. When my engine was shot, I bought a used Oldsmobile for only $2,000 more than a new engine. The Oldsmobile had 20,000 less miles as well, and was a better car all around.

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