UPDATED DEFERRED MAINTENANCE COSTS (aka Gerry's Law)

[r44raven]

I'm trying to track down a recent thread that I think went "off topic" when a board member asked if Gerryvz's deferred maintenance figures could be updated - and what these figures might be based on the car's mileage? Were these figures ever given, and if so where can I now find them?

Thanks in advance.

 

[gsxr]

@gerryvz did post updated numbers very recently. Note that it's difficult to apply a linear curve to miles vs expected costs. If the PO's invested heavily with an open chequebook, a car may need far less €€€/£££/$$$ despite having 200kmi/300kkm on the odo, vs a car with 1/2 that odo reading and very poor maintenance history.

 

[gerryvz]

I'm trying to track down a recent thread that I think went "off topic" when a board member asked if Gerryvz's deferred maintenance figures could be updated - and what these figures might be based on the car's mileage? Were these figures ever given, and if so where can I now find them?

Thanks in advance.

1994 E500 blower stopped working | Heating and Cooling (Interior HVAC systems)

Actually the AC is sort of blowing at low speed. Would someone kindly advise where the 30A strip fuse is located on 1994 E500? As always, thanks in advance.

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[gerryvz]

For people who are allergic to clicking links to other threads, here is the TLDR version:

Yes, with inflation and a lot of time since I made the initial "deferred maintenance" prediction many years back, as well as the NLA and difficult parts situation, the new rules are as follows:

• <100,000 miles = $20,000 of deferred maintenance
• 100,000-150,000 miles = $25,000-$35,000 of deferred maintenance
• 150,000-200,000 miles = $35,000-$45,000 of deferred maintenance
• >200,000 miles = $50,000+

** Note that above prices are for dealer labour + MSRP parts prices.
** Independent shop labour can reduce above numbers by 20-25%
** DIY labour + discount factory / quality aftermarket prices can reduce above numbers by 50-60%