Life & utility
People, parking, time, cargo, accessibility, comfort, charging and the job transportation must perform.
THE FIVE-YEAR AUTOMOBILE STRATEGY ENGINE
Compare keeping, repairing, leasing or buying around the life the vehicle must support. We account for equity, mileage, taxes, operating cost, warranty risk, time and optional income use.
YOUR NEXT 60 MONTHS
PERSONAL FIVE-YEAR PLANNING
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TRI-STATE COST BASIS
Official basis: NY passenger-vehicle weight fee + $25 plates + $50 title + $30 NYC use tax + $50 two-year MCTD fee.
Verify before contract: County, plate, lien, fuel type and transaction details can change the final amount.
New York DMV passenger registration fee schedule • rules reviewed August 13, 2026Confirm measured garage and charging clearances. Plan around 2 child passengers, car seats and cargo. Personal mobility remains the primary value.
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THE COMPLETE VALUE PROPOSITION
People, parking, time, cargo, accessibility, comfort, charging and the job transportation must perform.
Payments, taxes, fees, insurance, energy, maintenance, depreciation, equity and exit exposure.
Warranty expiration, repair ranges, downtime, mileage pace, contract limits and changing needs.
Eligibility, gross receipts, all miles, commercial costs, unpaid time and true profit per working hour.