I don't want a new car!
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Found a CraigsList ad in Seattle/Tacoma area with a 1991 420SEL offering "Any part for $50 or less" with the caveat "EXCEPT drivetrain and wheels & tires"...
Picked up both headlamp assemblies and the entire grille assembly for 3 X $50 + tax.
They changed the ad while I was taking off the grille to "any part for $100, or less", honoring the ad as it was written when I called.
I don't want a new car, either. The one's I have ought to last me a couple decades, or so!
Cheers!
Picked up both headlamp assemblies and the entire grille assembly for 3 X $50 + tax.
They changed the ad while I was taking off the grille to "any part for $100, or less", honoring the ad as it was written when I called.
I don't want a new car, either. The one's I have ought to last me a couple decades, or so!
Cheers!
If you really do consider cars as an appliance, then view it as you would a washing, or any kind of machine. You keep it until its no longer feasible to use it.
"Its getting a bit tired" still means its not completely used up. So your next thought is: "I will probably keep it till it blows up. It would be nice to think I could get another 40k-50k miles out of it." This train of thought is consistent with 'cars as an appliance' consideration. Marketing is a powerful effective tool, that billions of $$ are generated from. It is by design that it tries to break down your resolve. BTW, there is nothing wrong with considering cars as appliances, I do as well for the most part at this time in my life. My priorities are pointed somewhere else.
"Its getting a bit tired" still means its not completely used up. So your next thought is: "I will probably keep it till it blows up. It would be nice to think I could get another 40k-50k miles out of it." This train of thought is consistent with 'cars as an appliance' consideration. Marketing is a powerful effective tool, that billions of $$ are generated from. It is by design that it tries to break down your resolve. BTW, there is nothing wrong with considering cars as appliances, I do as well for the most part at this time in my life. My priorities are pointed somewhere else.
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Two paid-off cars with reasonable mileage sitting outside that both get decent fuel economy. Why would I want a new car? Beats me...
Oh, I've thought over and over about a new(er) car. But almost everything I like is still too $$$ -- even Buicks don't fall in resale the way they used to! -- and there's the question of "Will I be able to live with this car on a day-to-day basis? Will it be an improvement over the Buick?"
This week I'm having the PA's front bumper repainted and the driver's seat re-upholstered. That'll make it feel more like a new car anyway.
This week I'm having the PA's front bumper repainted and the driver's seat re-upholstered. That'll make it feel more like a new car anyway.
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Originally Posted By: Benzadmiral
Oh, I've thought over and over about a new(er) car. But almost everything I like is still too $$$ -- even Buicks don't fall in resale the way they used to! -- and there's the question of "Will I be able to live with this car on a day-to-day basis? Will it be an improvement over the Buick?"
This week I'm having the PA's front bumper repainted and the driver's seat re-upholstered. That'll make it feel more like a new car anyway.
Imo,there isn't a car made that can compare to the quality and reliability of your 3800 Buick. Keep it as long as possible.
Oh, I've thought over and over about a new(er) car. But almost everything I like is still too $$$ -- even Buicks don't fall in resale the way they used to! -- and there's the question of "Will I be able to live with this car on a day-to-day basis? Will it be an improvement over the Buick?"
This week I'm having the PA's front bumper repainted and the driver's seat re-upholstered. That'll make it feel more like a new car anyway.
Imo,there isn't a car made that can compare to the quality and reliability of your 3800 Buick. Keep it as long as possible.
I got the big gray beast back from the body shop and upholsterer last Friday. Had to lay out some $$$, but the car looks and feels almost new again.
I don't want a new car either. However, my Buick Rainier is trying its hardest to get me to get rid of it.
When it works, I love it. Nice ride, good power, hauls plenty of stuff. Reliability has been weak though, especially compared to my wife's Honda.
When it works, I love it. Nice ride, good power, hauls plenty of stuff. Reliability has been weak though, especially compared to my wife's Honda.
What we need are some cheap Chinese made and Indian made cars to hit the shores.
$8000 for a fully decked out full size luxury pickup truck with leather.
$8000 for a fully decked out full size luxury pickup truck with leather.
I think it would help if car prices did not get so crazy....
Love my older cars, but the harsh winters here means I can't keep them forever.
That, and watching what people do to their lease cars make me cringe. While stopping at the local chevy dealership a few months back, they were just getting a 12' chevy cruze back off lease with 40k on it, with not one oil change or tire rotation. That poor thing was quite abused...this is one of the reasons I might consider new...
Love my older cars, but the harsh winters here means I can't keep them forever.
That, and watching what people do to their lease cars make me cringe. While stopping at the local chevy dealership a few months back, they were just getting a 12' chevy cruze back off lease with 40k on it, with not one oil change or tire rotation. That poor thing was quite abused...this is one of the reasons I might consider new...
Originally Posted By: daves87rs
That, and watching what people do to their lease cars make me cringe. While stopping at the local chevy dealership a few months back, they were just getting a 12' chevy cruze back off lease with 40k on it, with not one oil change or tire rotation. That poor thing was quite abused...this is one of the reasons I might consider new...
That's one reason prior fleet use doesn't scare me. I trust a fleet operator more than an individual to provide basic maintenance. Drivers of both will "drive it like they stole it."
That, and watching what people do to their lease cars make me cringe. While stopping at the local chevy dealership a few months back, they were just getting a 12' chevy cruze back off lease with 40k on it, with not one oil change or tire rotation. That poor thing was quite abused...this is one of the reasons I might consider new...
That's one reason prior fleet use doesn't scare me. I trust a fleet operator more than an individual to provide basic maintenance. Drivers of both will "drive it like they stole it."
That's also why I won't buy a used car from a dealer, only from an individual. You can learn a lot about how a car was used, treated, etc. by talking to the owner.
Prices are getting crazy. We have $37K+ Malibus and Fusions, $25K+ Focus Darts, and Cruzes, $23K Fiestas, $50K MKZs, $67K CTS (without the "V"!)...the list goes on.
OP should find a decent Ranger.
My brother had a Rampage. I haven't seen one in a good 15+ years.
OP should find a decent Ranger.
My brother had a Rampage. I haven't seen one in a good 15+ years.
Prices are not all crazy. A new Accord LX manual can be haggled down to 20k. Lots of nice standard stuff, powerful direct injected engine, tons of space. A lotta car for the money, and nobody has abused it yet.
*Edit* Made in the USA too!
*Edit* Made in the USA too!
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Originally Posted By: daves87rs
While stopping at the local chevy dealership a few months back, they were just getting a 12' chevy cruze back off lease with 40k on it, with not one oil change or tire rotation. That poor thing was quite abused...this is one of the reasons I might consider new...
I bet some future owner of that car will show up on the Cruze boards at some point with a turbo issue and blame Chevy for it, when they should have blamed the previous driver.
Lots of new cars out there in the $18-20k range. Considering they are practically giving away loans to folks with good credit and steady income, if one has the cashflow and really genuinely needs a new car (old one rusting out or other major issues), it's really tempting. The nice thing about cars in that range is they have just enough features to be livable for years without being unreliable, have enough space to be practical family cars if you pack reasonably, and get pretty good fuel economy to boot. They can even be sorta fun to drive.
While stopping at the local chevy dealership a few months back, they were just getting a 12' chevy cruze back off lease with 40k on it, with not one oil change or tire rotation. That poor thing was quite abused...this is one of the reasons I might consider new...
I bet some future owner of that car will show up on the Cruze boards at some point with a turbo issue and blame Chevy for it, when they should have blamed the previous driver.
Lots of new cars out there in the $18-20k range. Considering they are practically giving away loans to folks with good credit and steady income, if one has the cashflow and really genuinely needs a new car (old one rusting out or other major issues), it's really tempting. The nice thing about cars in that range is they have just enough features to be livable for years without being unreliable, have enough space to be practical family cars if you pack reasonably, and get pretty good fuel economy to boot. They can even be sorta fun to drive.
Giving loans away is the truth. No job or income verification whatsoever, just a credit score and our stated income was needed. 600 a month payments for 36 months and nothing more than a score and a signature. All that risk on Honda Financial's part, and only a 0.9% APR. No price difference if cash paid in full, so it was not a subsidized loan in lieu of cheaper prices.
I never thought i'd buy a new car either, but they just make it so darn easy and affordable.
I never thought i'd buy a new car either, but they just make it so darn easy and affordable.
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Originally Posted By: daves87rs
While stopping at the local chevy dealership a few months back, they were just getting a 12' chevy cruze back off lease with 40k on it, with not one oil change or tire rotation. That poor thing was quite abused...this is one of the reasons I might consider new...
I bet some future owner of that car will show up on the Cruze boards at some point with a turbo issue and blame Chevy for it, when they should have blamed the previous driver.
It's Chevy's fault (or whoever the lessor was) if they send that Cruze back into the wild without a brand new engine, paid for by the lesee.
Lease contracts are usually pretty clear about maintenance requirements.
Originally Posted By: daves87rs
While stopping at the local chevy dealership a few months back, they were just getting a 12' chevy cruze back off lease with 40k on it, with not one oil change or tire rotation. That poor thing was quite abused...this is one of the reasons I might consider new...
I bet some future owner of that car will show up on the Cruze boards at some point with a turbo issue and blame Chevy for it, when they should have blamed the previous driver.
It's Chevy's fault (or whoever the lessor was) if they send that Cruze back into the wild without a brand new engine, paid for by the lesee.
Lease contracts are usually pretty clear about maintenance requirements.
FWIW I bought my Challenger from the local Dodge dealer used w/6,000 miles on it for 20K and some small change almost 2 years ago. There are decent deals out there, but you have to haggle. Carmax must be smoking something, though. I have actually seen new cars priced lower.
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