JBond <James.Bouchard@gmail.com> wrote:
> Again, I just have to plan for the POSSIBLE additional expense as a
> result of the new car.

That cost needs to be factored in to owning any car, not just the Honda
Civic Hybrid. I would think that waiting for repairs, one day at a time
on the old car on a regular basis, would exceed the out of service time on
any newer car.

The likelihood of needing a rental for more than a few days, or that Honda
wouldn't provide a loaner, is slim enough that not worrying about it, and
renting a car when needed, seems to be the best option.

Needing to keep a second car on hand, just for the cost of insurance,
should exceed the rentals.

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