tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168047058963833173.post2766581096609405317..comments2024-03-25T11:45:23.582-06:00Comments on AbbyNormal: wheelsAbbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05853360875281742784noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168047058963833173.post-22355963577982054812009-02-01T00:50:00.000-07:002009-02-01T00:50:00.000-07:00Advice I received years ago: "The cheapest car to...Advice I received years ago: "The cheapest car to get is the one you own"<BR/><BR/>Worst advice I ever got. Put $3500 into the blown motor; it was never the same and only lasted about 10K more miles, limping at that. Shoulda junked it right off the bat.<BR/><BR/>Now is a good time to buy, especially if you have cash. I generally buy used, but depending on the type of car you're willing to accept, there are some smokin' new deals out there, especially amongst the US manufacturers. And they can't even GIVE their trucks and SUVs away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168047058963833173.post-33167080675265087352009-01-31T10:14:00.000-07:002009-01-31T10:14:00.000-07:00also in response to brandy. She clearly doesn't u...also in response to brandy. She clearly doesn't understand where your from you can't just be throwing the word tranny around.<BR/><BR/>It will immediately lead to the pre op or post op question in you're homeland.Dublehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02190409363173023079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168047058963833173.post-77870479856508860602009-01-31T10:11:00.000-07:002009-01-31T10:11:00.000-07:00first - you need 2 bikes, a fat tire and a skinny ...first - you need 2 bikes, a fat tire and a skinny tire.<BR/><BR/>second - magnum only speculates that skyrocketing inflation is on it's way.<BR/><BR/>third - spot making the case for subaru's coolness. They're not cool/sporty - dependable and functionable perhaps but sporty, no.<BR/><BR/>Also buy new. :-)Dublehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02190409363173023079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168047058963833173.post-40778022591908557452009-01-31T09:04:00.000-07:002009-01-31T09:04:00.000-07:00Keep the old one unless the engine cracks, brake l...Keep the old one unless the engine cracks, brake line rusts through, or the tranny goes (and its not under warranty) <BR/><BR/>Hubby and I have also beenshopping online, passively, for new-to=us used cars. The Sable we bought last year is inadequate for our Chicago winters (no ABS!) so I waslooking for a sedanw. 4-wheel abs and traction control.<BR/><BR/>We just dont want to deal with debt though.<BR/><BR/>It really is a conundrum.brandy101https://www.blogger.com/profile/17279874906424110849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168047058963833173.post-7777266735505066972009-01-31T06:07:00.001-07:002009-01-31T06:07:00.001-07:00This may be just another guy opinion, but I would ...This may be just another guy opinion, but I would keep the Outback until the wheels fall off (Option A). The trade off is higher maintenance costs verses car payments. As long as the repairs are "reasonable", I'd stick with it. I tend to keep my vehicles a long time before I retire them. Before I acquired the landbarge, my last truck was Toyota with 325k miles. Besides, Chaco will need something to learn on...agg79https://www.blogger.com/profile/08925069219602681862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168047058963833173.post-64718213422556699112009-01-31T06:07:00.000-07:002009-01-31T06:07:00.000-07:00This may be just another guy opinion, but I would ...This may be just another guy opinion, but I would keep the Outback until the wheels fall off (Option A). The trade off is higher maintenance costs verses car payments. As long as the repairs are "reasonable", I'd stick with it. I tend to keep my vehicles a long time before I retire them. Before I acquired the landbarge, my last truck was Toyota with 325k miles. Besides, Chaco will need something to learn on...agg79https://www.blogger.com/profile/08925069219602681862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168047058963833173.post-52265286560643497362009-01-30T20:48:00.000-07:002009-01-30T20:48:00.000-07:00For the record, I wasn't thinking flagellate. I wa...For the record, I wasn't thinking flagellate. <BR/><BR/>I wanted to express an opinion, but we are in the same position with Mark's truck. He says he's going to drive it until it's dead. I'm not sure that's a wise decision, but we aren't at the point of having to decide yet. <BR/><BR/>See? I'm vacillating too.terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510457113017189354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168047058963833173.post-45305517033211738222009-01-30T20:03:00.000-07:002009-01-30T20:03:00.000-07:00First off, Scott and I will probably never buy a n...First off, Scott and I will probably never buy a new car again. We've had such awesome results with our used vehicles, and new depreciates sooo quickly in that first 60 seconds after you drive it off the lot. If you buy a car, consider used.<BR/><BR/>The Sport is an awesome car. My last car was an awesome car. Now I'm driving the granny-mobile, simply because it was a better deal - better mileage, had better upkeep. Look around and see what's out there.<BR/><BR/>Of course, I have a friend up the street who is car-less, much like you with the bike thing going on. She just calls a cab when she needs to go somewhere that is too far/cold/whatever...works for her.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14858511221598789469noreply@blogger.com