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  1. Car guy

    “I need a new car because” blah blah blah thread

    I have so many friends that always tell me they need a new car because it will be needing brakes and tires soon etc. Most can’t even afford the car they have. So instead of spending a grand or so they just go out and trade the car in or lease another car. I tell them with proper main you should...
  2. Car guy

    Is Redline Good For Your Car's Engine? Italian Tune Up

    I have a 2012 Fiat 500 that I drive hard and it runs like new. Just passed 160,000 miles.
  3. Car guy

    Dealership "scheduled maintenance" musings

    I just got new rotors and brake shoes for the front for $285. That brake service charge is ridiculous
  4. Car guy

    Dealer Oil Change

    We have a large local chain of dealerships that offer oil change and filter for all makes and models. They charge $15 for regular oil and $25 for full synthetic I know one of the oil change techs and he says they get tons of service work so it’s well worth it. I’ve been taking our 2012 Fiat 500...
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    Timing belt replacement......

    So my 2012 Fiat 500 is due for a timing belt. Manual says 152,000 and I’m at 153,000 so I’m currently getting some estimates. The mechanic I usually use is quoting me $750 total including water pump replacement. They have always serviced my car and the shop has an outstanding reputation and I...
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    Bring a Trailer - Hysterical

    BAT attracts people with a lot of money to spend. I sold my 91 Miata with 19,000 miles for 15K. Remember a car is worth whatever someone is willing to pay. There is currently one just like mine with 3,000 miles that will likely go for 30K.
  7. Car guy

    Toyota GR Yaris - Very impressive

    And we won’t see it in the US if memory serves me.
  8. Car guy

    Kia Telluride

    I gave my son my 2009 Elantra back in 2013 and it currently has 202,000 miles on it. It has been flawless. About a year ago the automatic transmission started slipping a bit here and there but he’s still driving it. It has no value at this point so he said he’ll just drive it till it dies...
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    The most reliable car I have ever owned was my.......

    Gave my 2009 Elantra to my son when he went to college. It had 67,000 miles. He still drives it and it has 212,000 miles and has been bulletproof. Hyundai and Kia make great vehicles.
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    The most reliable car I have ever owned was my.......

    My choice will make you laugh.......2012 Fiat 500. Paid 12K and am approaching 200,000 miles and it runs like new. My 1989 Mazda 323 a close second. Paid $5,000 brand new. Other than maintenance not a single issue. How about you?
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