dude, thats my car - Page 3

Clodfobble · 05-21-2009, 03:59 PM

Nothing, as long as you realize you won't actually drive it forever like you say you will. In about 8-10 years, it's going to be that same shitty used car, needing repairs every month, just as if you'd bought it from someone else. But I fully agree, at some point the repairs become a losing game.

Flint · 05-21-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

Nothing, as long as you realize you won't actually drive it forever like you say you will. In about 8-10 years, it's going to be that same shitty used car ...

Wrong. It will be a well-kept, well-maintained older vehicle. I will know the history of any issues it has ever had. I will have the information to make those decisions.

Shawnee123 · 05-21-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Flint

Maybe. Or maybe I have to spend more than $1150 in repairs. You know what? I don't have the time or patience to have my transportation be a freaking roulette spin every time I turn the key. I need my vehicle to reliably transport me to work so I can earn money, every day. Hoping that it will probably run pretty good :::fingers crossed::: is not good enough.

I hear ya brother. My vehicle is killing me, but I can't seem to make myself be ready to take the plunge of a car payment, and the looking for a car, and the deciding on the car, and the haggling over the car (for which my sis-in-law will be in tow because I'd just say "Oh, it costs that? OK") and all of that.

I also see the point that you don't have a clue how the previous owner drove it, and seemingly good parts could be on the edge...with carfax you can find some things out, but not everything.

I don't know. I've also looked at the Honda Fit, which would have to be new, but I also know I will drive it until it dies, like I do every car.

Heh, when my last Honda died, I called my mechanic to find out the verdict. His office manager was like "Um, hang on, let me get Mark." It was like she was getting the doctor to deliver the news. Mark was like "Oh, man, I hate to tell you this (Shawnee) but it's bad..." He knew I loved that thing.

dar512 · 05-21-2009, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

Nothing, as long as you realize you won't actually drive it forever like you say you will. In about 8-10 years, it's going to be that same shitty used car, needing repairs every month, just as if you'd bought it from someone else. But I fully agree, at some point the repairs become a losing game.

We had our Accord for 22yrs. It was a wonderful reliable car for most of that time. Even at the end we only had to have major work done every year or so.

We only gave it away when I was worried about the darlets driving it.

Clodfobble · 05-21-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by where are the fnords

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Hay-zeus Creesto. I forget what it's like to have questionable credit.

jinx · 05-21-2009, 09:31 PM

We bought new because the 0% interest rate made the payment the same as what a used (2yr old off lease) one would go for.

where are the fnords · 05-21-2009, 09:32 PM

yeah i have a bad habbit of not paying doctor bills.

05-21-2009, 09:42 PM

I don't think I could ever bring myself to pay more than $8000 for a car. Can get a nice '98 Volvo V70 for $8000.

Flint · 05-23-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Tiki

Can get a nice '98 Volvo V70 for $8000.

If I was going to buy a used car it would probably be an old Volvo. Hondas last forever because of design finesse; Volvos last forever because they are an indestructible tank.

Nirvana · 05-23-2009, 11:38 AM

I traded a puppy for a car and they gave me $1500 and they spent $1200 to fix the shocks, brakes, tranny, fluids etc. I thought it was great deal. I figure I have no payments so if I have to spend any money on this car it will be less than car payments. I think I am becoming a chrome-aholic though I did put a new grille on the front cheaply but I look at it like its an old car it needed a new set of choppers.

lumberjim · 05-23-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Flint

If I was going to buy a used car it would probably be an old Volvo. Hondas last forever because of design finesse; Volvos last forever because they are an indestructible tank.

I think I'd go Jeep Wrangler

where are the fnords · 05-22-2009, 12:40 AM

might as well get xm radio back

BigV · 05-22-2009, 03:52 PM

People *buy* on emotion, and justify on facts. Here are some facts:

Getting around costs money
Value is a relative term

There's an abundance of values associated with cars, new and used.

new and shiny
reliability
operating cost
new car smell
depreciation
appearance
comfort
performance
availability
practicality
image
etc etc etc

Someone faced with a car buying decision might consider and rank any or all of these factors or many others. What *value* each of these factors has varies from person to person. And then there's the cost/benefit consideration that is inevitably included. I might *want* champagne, but the budget says beer. NOT WHILE DRIVING OFFICER!

And of course, we all rank these values differently and then go on to present them as facts to support our position. Thankfully, I can cross off my bucket list "buy a new car". I see no need whatsoever to repeat that experience.

xoxoxoBruce · 05-23-2009, 12:53 AM

Real patriots will ask tw for instructions.

classicman · 05-23-2009, 12:54 AM

Bwahahahaha

05-21-2009, 03:59 PM	#1
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Nothing, as long as you realize you won't actually drive it forever like you say you will. In about 8-10 years, it's going to be that same shitty used car, needing repairs every month, just as if you'd bought it from someone else. But I fully agree, at some point the repairs become a losing game. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

05-21-2009, 09:31 PM	#6
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	We bought new because the 0% interest rate made the payment the same as what a used (2yr old off lease) one would go for. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

05-21-2009, 09:32 PM	#7
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05-23-2009, 11:38 AM	#10
Nirvana Back in 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,684	I traded a puppy for a car and they gave me $1500 and they spent $1200 to fix the shocks, brakes, tranny, fluids etc. I thought it was great deal. I figure I have no payments so if I have to spend any money on this car it will be less than car payments. I think I am becoming a chrome-aholic though I did put a new grille on the front cheaply but I look at it like its an old car it needed a new set of choppers. Attached Images __________________ Speaking simply... do not confuse this with having a simple mind.

05-22-2009, 12:40 AM	#12
where are the fnords Disorderly Orderly Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 52	might as well get xm radio back __________________ there is no stairway to heaven but there is an elevator with an out of order sign. Last edited by where are the fnords; 05-22-2009 at 01:03 AM. Reason: :P

05-21-2009, 09:42 PM	#8
Tiki Guest Posts: n/a	I don't think I could ever bring myself to pay more than $8000 for a car. Can get a nice '98 Volvo V70 for $8000.

05-22-2009, 03:52 PM	#13
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	People buy on emotion, and justify on facts. Here are some facts: Getting around costs money Value is a relative term There's an abundance of values associated with cars, new and used. new and shiny reliability operating cost new car smell depreciation appearance comfort performance availability practicality image etc etc etc Someone faced with a car buying decision might consider and rank any or all of these factors or many others. What value each of these factors has varies from person to person. And then there's the cost/benefit consideration that is inevitably included. I might want champagne, but the budget says beer. NOT WHILE DRIVING OFFICER! And of course, we all rank these values differently and then go on to present them as facts to support our position. Thankfully, I can cross off my bucket list "buy a new car". I see no need whatsoever to repeat that experience. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

05-23-2009, 12:53 AM	#14
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Real patriots will ask tw for instructions. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

05-23-2009, 12:54 AM	#15
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Bwahahahaha __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

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