estimation by a friend

as sent by a friend of mine in Johor. it is on as a guide

As I am also taking care of a friend's 404
I will give you a breakdown of the running costs as
listed below:

Peugeot 404
Year : 1970 (registered December 1970)
Capacity: 4 cylinders 1618cc Petrol
Road Tax : RM 130.70 (6months) RM 261.30(12 months)
Insurance : RM 175.00 in 2001(currently around RM
110.00 per year.
Purchase Price : RM 1,800

Servicing Costs :

Every 3 Months:
Oil : RM 30.00 (20W50 Multigrade "Agip")
Oil Filter : RM 25.00 (Purflux)
Air Filter : Oil based
Oil sump washer : 50 cents

Once Every 12 Months/Per Year(include the items
above):
Spark Plugs : Eyquem @ RM 22.00 per set of 4 plugs
Gearbox Oil : 1 liter of engine oil
Rear Axle Oil (after cleanup of rear axle) : 1 litre
Brake pads (front): RM 85.00 (french)
Brake Linings (rear): RM 95.00 (spanish)
Coolant (@ 4 litres) RM 70.00
Grease (500ml x 2 : ie , done at 6 month intervals):
RM 22.00
Petrol filter : RM 15.00
Petrol Additive : RM 60.00
Battery : RM 140.00
Contact Points + condenser : RM 45.00
Distributor Cap : RM 40.00

Petrol Consumption
This chap fills up with a full tank of about RM 55.00
once every 3 weeks. He uses this car alternately with
his Volvo so it is in use every alternate day.
Distance from home to work is about 20 kms to and fro.

Other costs so far :
2005:
Boot seal @ RM 105.00 each
New front signal lamps lenses @RM95.00 ea = RM 190.00
New Tow cable : RM 54.00
New Fire extinguisher RM 65.00

2004:
- New tyres Bridgestone 165x15 @ RM190.00 each =
RM950.00
- New water pump RM 110.00
- New rocker cover gasket RM 20.00
- Rubber mats RM 20.00 per set
- Plug Leads

2003:
- New clutch Kit @ RM 480.00
- New door rubbers RM 420 per set of 4 doors
( I special order/manufacture these items)
- Second hand dashboard RM 30.00
- Rubber bushes front suspension RM 130.00

2002
- Rear shock absorber RM 300.00 per set
- Hubcaps @ RM 20.00 per set second hand
- Radiator cleanup + new hoses +/- RM 200.00
- New bulbs all around RM 60.00
- New window rubbers x 4 doors RM 250.00
- second hand drivers door : RM 80.00

2001
- Anti rust & valet RM 350.00
- New carburettor Solex (old stock) RM 1,200
- Brake hoses x 4 pcs RM 180.00
- Electric Fan RM 350.00