From Jim’s EV Adventures.
Thinking about buying a new or **used cars**? This video breaks down why focusing solely on the sticker price is a mistake, revealing the true cost when you consider **car insurance**, **car depreciation**, and other factors. Make informed **financial planning** decisions with this guide to understanding **car value** and the latest in **finance news** for your **personal finance**.
You should always take the time to compute the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) before making that final decision. Today, we are going to break that down with a real comparison for real cars.
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⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 – Opening
00:25 – Intro and Overview
01:00 – 1832 to 1900
01:30 – Step 1: How Long Will You Own?
01:55 – Step 2: Depreciation
02:45 – Step 3: Operating Expenses
03:10 – Step 4: Computing Basic TCO
04:05 – A Detailed Comparison
08:05 – Conclusion and Analysis
08:55 – Why TCO Matters!
10:05 – Outro
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