Thinking of buying a beater

[Benzadmiral]

Usually owning multiple vehicles gives you a 25% policy discount across the policy.

In Lousy-ana, any discount would be dwarfed by the additional extortion the companies levy for each vehicle.

 

[Olivia232425]

If it were not for working remotely and monitoring employees (I did not think that I would ever say this), I probably would have rolled everything on gasoline .. Now I have an Audi and I love it, but Corolla is more profitable in terms of economy, you are right

 

[PandaBear]

You know you want to. You'll giggle when you find that tires are $35 as well.

LOL they aren't $35 anymore. I think they start at $60 a long time ago.

 

[Olivia232425]

If it were not for working remotely and monitoring employees (I did not think that I would ever say this), I probably would have rolled everything on gasoline .. Now I have an Audi and I love it, but Corolla is more profitable in terms of economy, you are right

 

[Olivia232425]

I think the true financial break even from having a beater is pretty much a fantasy. Between insurance, maintenance and purchase cost it's going to be a break even proposition at best most times for gas savings. I like keeping the miles around town off my 'good car' and having something different to drive. Its also nice having a spare car (or three) to loan a friend if they need it.

 

[JeffKeryk]

Corolla are like ants, you can find them everywhere.

40+ miles per gallon on highway is great..... especially with California gas prices. ZERO need for hybrid vehicle.

Some call the Tesla Model 3 the new Corolla, doncha know?

 

[Trav]

With gas prices on the rise and my only vehicle being an 04 avalanche that gets 17 miles per gallon, I’m thinking of getting a beater 4 cyl economy car like and old Corolla or the like for daily driver, etc. They are cheap and easy to maintain. But would it be worth it in the long run? I think so as I drive 15-20k miles a year. Your guys thoughts?

Its only going to get worse, much worse and these little "beaters" are going to go up in price. IMO if you want to do this and IMO its a good idea the sooner the better.