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Skip to SearchSkip to Live PlayerSkip to ContentSkip to FooterNew Jeep vehicles sit on a Dodge Chrysler-Jeep Ram dealership's lot on October 03, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)With all the talk in Florida about how expensive it is to buy and insure a home, we’ve overlooked something. It ain’t cheap to own a car here, either.Just this week I paid my car insurance and even with my ‘bundle’ discount it was still the most I’ve ever paid. I have seriously considered getting rid of my car and riding a bike to work. I’m just waiting for Estero to put in those new, big sidewalks. And gas prices don’t show any signs of letting up. Last time at the station I went with $20 in gas and $10 in Powerball tickets. I may not be able to drive far, but I have a Powerball dream. There’s that.Monthly loan payments and annual insurance premiums are significant investments.&nbsp; There’s also other factors like gas and maintenance. So, what does the actual yearly cost of car ownership look like?American Trucks compiled and analyzed data from a&nbsp; variety of sources to find out. Here’s how it looks for us here in Florida.Only Nevada ranked higher in this study with a total annual cost of $8.064. Although their insurance is lower than ours, they pay more for gas and vehicle taxes. Actually, on average, every other state pays less for insurance than we do. I get it. Remember how many cars were destroyed by Hurricane Ian?Who’s got the highest gasoline expense? California – by a lot. They also pay the most for vehicle maintenance. Blame their high taxes for this. Find the full study and methodology here.&nbsp;When it comes to grand theft auto, do criminals have a preference? Statistically, yes they do. And the vehicle topping the list of most Stolen vehicles in Florida did so dramatically. The difference between number 1 and number 2 on the list is double.The National Insurance Crime Bureau releases it’s ‘most stolen‘ stats once a year breaking it down by not only which vehicle is most likely to get stolen – but which year as well. If you think thieves won’t target your pickup because it’s 10 years old, you’d be wrong. In fact, newer cars barely crack the national top 10 list. The most recent data includes all of 2022. And there’s plenty of head scratchers.On a national level, the number one most stolen vehicle last year was a full size Chevy pickup. 49,903 of those trucks were stolen last year, the most common model year stolen – 2004. Incredibly dependable truck with a lot of them still on the road 19 years after it left the lot. But why 2004? I can guess that because of it’s age the truck has a lot less anti-theft technology. And, because trucks are in demand, even with 200,000 miles on it this truck is still worth $7,000 – $10,000.Another to note on the national list is the Hyundais and Kias. A lot of them were stolen and was documented online on how incredibly easy they were to steal with something as simple as a USB cable. Strangely, this was more common on a national level than it was here in Florida. I guess Florida criminals want more of a challenge.If you want to see the national list, or the top 10 list for another state, you’ll find that here.Joe Winner spends his days combing through memes and off beat stories to bring you the side of Florida not always seen.By clicking "Subscribe" I agree to the website's terms of Service and Privacy Policy. I understand I can unsubscribe at any time.TagsCar,Florida,Insurance

Skip to SearchSkip to Live PlayerSkip to ContentSkip to FooterNew Jeep vehicles sit on a Dodge Chrysler-Jeep Ram dealership's lot on October 03, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)With all the talk in Florida about how expensive it is to buy and insure a home, we’ve overlooked something. It ain’t cheap to own a car here, either.Just this week I paid my car insurance and even with my ‘bundle’ discount it was still the most I’ve ever paid. I have seriously considered getting rid of my car and riding a bike to work. I’m just waiting for Estero to put in those new, big...

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