If you were buying a car today...

Well, after reading this thread for a time, it is very obvious that there is no consensus on vehicles (car vs. SUV vs. truck), brand (foreign/domestic - whatever that actually means), new vs. used, and length of time you actually "keep" the vehicle.

Sounds a lot like how people invest on this board. That is that the "young folk" are generally more agressive, and the "old folk" (like me :D ) have had "too much excitement" in their lives, and they want to follow a "smooth path" through retirement.

I'd even say that this subject (being basicly non-investment related) probably ties with the word "annuity" as the most disagreed upon on this forum, in general.

I'll restate my obversation (when it comes to "mass disagreement") - that is that it really dosen't make a difference. If your decision works for you, then nothing (and nobody) differing views matter.

Anyway, that's my "closing thought" on this subject :cool: ...

- Ron
 
Want2retire said:
That is why I am waiting until 2010 to replace my (perfectly good) 2000 Camry Solara. By that time, I should be moved up to Missouri. My car won't be in a public parking lot all day at work like it is while I finish my working years. So, hopefully that will cut down on the dings.

Also, by waiting I won't have to put miles on my new car by driving it across country once, or more likely several times, during our move.
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One more thing. I priced out the cost of removing the dings and it's $50-$100 per ding to fix (e.g., Dent Doctor). A little bit of touch up paint and a toothpick will remedy a few of them, and the remainder are noticeable only if you're looking for them. Consequently, I don't plan on fixing them, particularly since they're on a 2006 Honda Accord with 40k+ miles (fair market value is $17,000 or so). If it was a Mercedes, BMW, etc... I'd be more annoyed.

Then again, I wouldn't be on this board if I spent my money like that. :D
 
Jay_Gatsby said:
One more thing. I priced out the cost of removing the dings and it's $50-$100 per ding to fix (e.g., Dent Doctor). A little bit of touch up paint and a toothpick will remedy a few of them, and the remainder are noticeable only if you're looking for them. Consequently, I don't plan on fixing them, particularly since they're on a 2006 Honda Accord with 40k+ miles (fair market value is $17,000 or so). If it was a Mercedes, BMW, etc... I'd be more annoyed.

Then again, I wouldn't be on this board if I spent my money like that. :D
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Not ALL folks driving Mercedes and BMWs are broke.........;)
 
I bought a 2007 Ford Ranger 4X4 with under 10K miles for about 70% of the sticker price on a new 2008. Not really worried about gas prices since I don't put on a lot of miles. Has the largest towing capacity of the small trucks. Me & a 14 ft. enclosed trailer just moved DD 600 miles.
Now is the time to buy a gas-guzzler if you need one.
 
Our 1994 Caprice Washington State trooper-mobile (cop engine, cop suspension, cop brakes, cop exhaust) is getting dismantled and rebuilt prior to going into and under the gal's '56 Chevy 210 wagon. Hoping to get 25mpg on the highway and be just a tad quicker with the LT1 than the 235 6 with 3 on the tree it used to have....

As for me, i'm getting bored with my BMW 525iT work truck and looking for a circa 1990 Saab 4 door hatch as my new landlord Cadillac - might go some newer, but they started getting awful Chevy-like thereafter....

Way i see it, why buy something new when for the same money you can have something interesting that there won't be 15 of in the parking lot. Granted, airbags and safety and reliability aren't paramount with me. It's all style baby...
 

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bow-tie said:
My DW was rearended in our Bonnevillle. It had over 175k on so they totaled it and I bought it back. Methinks we're given a wide berth from other motorists with all of that paint missing off of the rear bumper.

If I don't get over 200k out of that 3800 drivetrain, I'll be very surprised. The DW wants another car in the bullpen, so now I have to hunt down another used (depreciated) 3800 vehicle from uncle GM. Good thing they put that motor into about a million different models...
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Same engine as my Buick. My cousin put over 300,000 Miles on a 3800 Grand Prix.

Bruce
 
calmloki said:
Our 1994 Caprice Washington State trooper-mobile (cop engine, cop suspension, cop brakes, cop exhaust) is getting dismantled and rebuilt prior to going into and under the gal's '56 Chevy 210 wagon. Hoping to get 25mpg on the highway and be just a tad quicker with the LT1 than the 235 6 with 3 on the tree it used to have....
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Ah, yes... the blessed LT1. What a wonderful motor. Those things are damn-neart bullet-proof.


bruce1 said:
Same engine as my Buick. My cousin put over 300,000 Miles on a 3800 Grand Prix.

Bruce....
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If I see only 250k with mine, that would totally rule!
 
My good old, reliable 1989 Mazda Capella(A.K.A. 626) has done 180K. Time to be replaced? Nope, only when I can find something which gets 40MPG for about $800 and the capella is a rusted pile of steel. That being said, it's getting there, I just spent $200 replacing a frost plug which had rusted through.
 
bow-tie said:
Ah, yes... the blessed LT1. What a wonderful motor. Those things are damn-neart bullet-proof.
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I used to have a Buick Roadsmasher (Roadmaster) with the LT1 motor, darn beast got 26-27 mpg on the highway, and would squeal the tires. Plus, it was white with the "woodie" sides.........:D



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Is there a car that gets good mileage (over 30mpg) and is about the size of the mazda 5? I saw one and it's a great size, but same mpg as my pilot so not worth the loss in size or horses...

can someone ask toyota to make a prius that looks more like the mazda 5? the highlander is too big...(and expensive!)
 
bright eyed said:
Is there a car that gets good mileage (over 30mpg) and is about the size of the mazda 5? I saw one and it's a great size, but same mpg as my pilot so not worth the loss in size or horses...

can someone ask toyota to make a prius that looks more like the mazda 5? the highlander is too big...(and expensive!)
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?? The 2009 Mazda 5 gets 22 city/28 Hwy MPG (standard transmission, roughly 1 MPG less with auto). A 2009 Pilot gets: 17 MPG city, 23 MPG hwy mileage.

If you want a hybrid and like your Pilot, consider a Ford Escape hybrid. 33 MPG city, 30 MPG hwy.

I like the Mazda 5 also (cool "quart-in-a-pint-pot" design). I agree it might make an interesting hybrid for those wanting more room than a Prius offers.
 
bright eyed said:
Is there a car that gets good mileage (over 30mpg) and is about the size of the mazda 5? I saw one and it's a great size, but same mpg as my pilot so not worth the loss in size or horses...
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It's not really practical, but you could get a diesel Mazda 5 imported from Europe. Rated 46 mpg combined.
 
The Honda Fit is a little smaller, but definitely 30+ mpg...........
 
FinanceDude said:
I used to have a Buick Roadsmasher (Roadmaster) with the LT1 motor, darn beast got 26-27 mpg on the highway, and would squeal the tires. Plus, it was white with the "woodie" sides.........:D]
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That is big pimpin'!O0

The roadie wagon has a cult following, my man.
 
bow-tie said:
That is big pimpin'!O0

The roadie wagon has a cult following, my man.
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I think it could tow some stupid number like 5000 pounds or something...........:D

Mine had the chrome spoke wheels, if I had it today with 20" spinners, I would be stylin'............:D
 
bright eyed said:
that sounds amazing! i'd be really happy!
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yeah, too bad the cost of shipping would be thousands of dollars, and you'll pay $.60 a gallon more for diesel than gas indefinitely, limiting the "gain" you seek............;)
 
FinanceDude said:
yeah, too bad the cost of shipping would be thousands of dollars, and you'll pay $.60 a gallon more for diesel than gas indefinitely, limiting the "gain" you seek............;)
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aww, you've always got your reality goggles on!
 
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