think im growing up?????

The 'first' registration (in TX at least) includes sales tax @6.25 percent. That's the only big one. Include the tax in as part of purchase and make calculations from there. Assuming 20 mpg savings @ $2.00/gal, you need to drive 2000 miles per month to break even (provided my math hasn't had too much to drink). All this is out the window when you figure in maintenance, insurance, reliability, comfort.... and the savings once the car is paid for...