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[RobbieB]

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Originally Posted by doneat58 I wonder how many FIRE's like me, have never bought a brand new car, never will and have never had a car payment. It is one of my golden rules......

I have never bought a new car, but I will next year. Just once before I die.

I have made payments before, but I'll just write a check for the new one.

[highlow65]

2015 Toyota Tundra , DW 2014 Ford Mustang we are both happy with them and will keep for at least a few years

[Car-Guy]

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Originally Posted by 38Chevy454 But the OP's question was about normal daily drivers, between myself and wife we have the following: 1997 Ford Expedition 4x4, my usual DD: 183K 2008 Ford Edge awd, wife's DD: 135K 1988 Ford F-250 4x4 diesel: 133K 2006 Ford F-650 pickup: 52K

All your daily drivers are Fords, but your forum name is 38Chevy454. Everyone should have a dream car and a 454 Chevy in a 38 Chevy is a good one to have. I'm partial to 57 Chevy's myself. (with a mid 60's 327 but I've thought about getting a 454.)

That should startup a Chevy vs Ford feud.

[roninop]

2011 Honda Civic EX, approx. 44K. I love this car. It's simple, fun to drive, and I get 40 + mpg on the highway and about 30 in town. Plan to keep it to 150K. I maintain it well so I'm confident it will go the distance.

DW - 2013 Honda Accord. Another great car, high 30's - low 40's mpg on the highway.

[eytonxav]

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Originally Posted by Car-Guy I'm partial to 57 Chevy's myself. (with a mid 60's 327 but I've thought about getting a 454.)

57s are heavy, go with a 602ci.

[Car-Guy]

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Originally Posted by DFW_M5 57s are heavy, go with a 602ci.

I know where I can get a 454 for next to nothing and have it sitting in the shop in a few hours. Needs a rebuild but that's part of the fun.

[YVRRocketSurgery]

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Originally Posted by doneat58 I wonder how many FIRE's like me, have never bought a brand new car, never will and have never had a car payment. It is one of my golden rules......

I didn't think we'd ever buy a new car as it's obviously an expensive depreciating asset. But we did so a few years ago. At this point, I can't say that we regret it but it is kind of a "luxury", buying new.
Never had a car payment though.

[Frankie1926]

2016 MB E 400


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[trirod]

My DD 1998 Saab 9000 CSE
Her DD 2004 Saab 9-5 Aero wagon
My fun car. 2005 Lotus Elise


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[medved]

Me: Hyundai Elantra
DW: Mercedes ML 350

[38Chevy454]

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Originally Posted by Car-Guy All your daily drivers are Fords, but your forum name is 38Chevy454. Everyone should have a dream car and a 454 Chevy in a 38 Chevy is a good one to have. I'm partial to 57 Chevy's myself. (with a mid 60's 327 but I've thought about getting a 454.) That should startup a Chevy vs Ford feud.

That's a funny observation, but it is not really due to any real significant favoring of Ford over Chevy. Just the way it worked out. My old cars are 37 Chevy, 37 Ford, 38 Chevy, 49 Ford, 52 GMC, 55 Studebaker, 63 Dodge, 68 Pontiac. So sort of a mix with them.

327 are great engines. Although I do tend to prescribe to the more cubic inches is better, or as commonly stated "no replacement for displacement". My viewpoint on horsepower: some is good, more is better, and too much is just right! I can appreciate the newer engines and their electronic controls, but I tend to be more traditional with carbs and distributors. There is nothing like the torque of a healthy big block engine.

[aja8888]

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Originally Posted by 38Chevy454 That's a funny observation, but it is not really due to any real significant favoring of Ford over Chevy. Just the way it worked out. My old cars are 37 Chevy, 37 Ford, 38 Chevy, 49 Ford, 52 GMC, 55 Studebaker, 63 Dodge, 68 Pontiac. So sort of a mix with them. 327 are great engines. Although I do tend to prescribe to the more cubic inches is better, or as commonly stated "no replacement for displacement". My viewpoint on horsepower: some is good, more is better, and too much is just right! I can appreciate the newer engines and their electronic controls, but I tend to be more traditional with carbs and distributors. There is nothing like the torque of a healthy big block engine.

If you like engines that have torque, you should play around with a turbocharged diesel for a while. Max torque is generally more than HP and occurs at 2,000 - 4,000 RPM. Lots of fun... my 1.9 L diesel VW 5 speed with 20 PSI Boost, large nozzles, VNT turbo, 3 BAR MAP, and a few other goodies. Scary quick and stealth.

I've had some "decent" oldies: 65 Vette roadster, 327 300 HP; Older SS Malibu, some British iron (ugh), GTO, and some long forgotten Fords.

[Car-Guy]

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Originally Posted by 38Chevy454 Although I do tend to prescribe to the more cubic inches is better, or as commonly stated "no replacement for displacement". My viewpoint on horsepower: some is good, more is better, and too much is just right! I can appreciate the newer engines and their electronic controls, but I tend to be more traditional with carbs and distributors. There is nothing like the torque of a healthy big block engine.

I can't add much to that. And again, size matters.

[UpAnchor]

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Originally Posted by roninop 2011 Honda Civic EX, approx. 44K. I love this car. It's simple, fun to drive, and I get 40 + mpg on the highway and about 30 in town. Plan to keep it to 150K. I maintain it well so I'm confident it will go the distance. DW - 2013 Honda Accord. Another great car, high 30's - low 40's mpg on the highway.

I think you're safe. Got my first Honda (Civic hatchback) in '83 and have not been without one since. Current 2003 Accord EX just turned 200k but DW is bent on milking it out until the Tesla 3s are available in our area. (That last one is a big maybe. And I fear withdrawal symptoms if we end up Honda-less for the first time in our married life.)

[papadad111]

Never bought new either. For a while, I was buying hoopdies at auction and seeing how long i could keep those on the road. I drove a 500 dollar car for 3 years- just a battery and new set of Walmart tires.

My SIL complains of her 500/month car lease payment -- I figure after a month or two I'm way way ahead financially. Not to mention, the cheaper insurance.

I'm surprised at what can be had for low bucks that is perfectly safe and acceptable transportation.

Plus, My boys are getting pretty good with bondo and sanding. I love cars. To me there is a challenge in extracting value from them.

[bigcmagor]

Daily driver 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 45k miles
DW daily driver 2014 Jeep Cherokee 14k miles
DW fun car 2005 BMW Z4 35k miles
DD 2013 Honda Fit 16k miles
Florida cars 2003 Viper 11k miles, 2002 Mustang GT convertible 37k miles

[Newventurer]

2006 - Toyota Tacoma, single cab, 132k miles

2013 - Subaru Crosstrek, 45k miles (her snow/ice car)

Not supposed to mention it - 2015 Honda Goldwing - vroooom

[JOHNNIE36]

2016 Toyota Camry XLE. 4500 miles. Very nice car but now sorry we didn't get another Toyota Prius V. Just did not like the restyled front facia. Found out too late that the Camry is a little small for us. The Prius V was perfect and we could haul some stuff not to mention the mileage difference. Never drive over 10K miles/year but it's a good feeling when I used to fill up every three weeks for $25. Prius got 40 mpg vs 27 for the Camry. I said this is our last car but now I'll probable go back to Prius V within three years.

[eytonxav]

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Originally Posted by 38Chevy454 327 are great engines. Although I do tend to prescribe to the more cubic inches is better, or as commonly stated "no replacement for displacement". My viewpoint on horsepower: some is good, more is better, and too much is just right! I can appreciate the newer engines and their electronic controls, but I tend to be more traditional with carbs and distributors. There is nothing like the torque of a healthy big block engine.

Agree on big torque and big HP. I've always said, torque makes the car feel fast, but HP wins races. Totally agree with distributors, carbs and valve lashing, I think my dwell meter and timing light are still in the garage some place, but haven't used them since the 70s.

[HF63]

Just 4 old Volvo's
1. 95/ 850 wagon with 355k on it and is the main work hose for house projects.
2. 97/ 960 sedan with 160K and is rear wheel drive. Great cruiser in the highway at 70-90 miles.
3. 98/ T5 with manual trans and only 100k. This is the toy car which I really enjoy to drive
4. 93/850 sedan with 190K and my son drives it to school.

I really enjoy having these cars because ~ 80% of the parts are inter changeable among them and my spare parts inventory can be small.