Author Topic: A new car (Read 370 times)

krazyhorse · « **Reply #15 on:** October 29, 2002, 09:15:03 AM »

i have an 82 gmc pickup with 189,000 miles on it ive had to have the tranny rebuilt no biggie, my wife drives a 92 saturn with 165,000 plus miles on it no major repairs, the key is proper pm of the vehicle a vw jetta with proper pm should get you into the 200,000 plus mile range easily

capt. apathy · « **Reply #16 on:** October 29, 2002, 09:34:18 AM »

texace,
I know this will sound completely crazy and off the wall (by todays standards). but you could do what I've always done. earn the money to pay for it before you buy it.

texace · « **Reply #17 on:** October 29, 2002, 12:45:11 PM »

I've already done that with the car I drive. I saved $1,500 for this car, and I've driven it for over a year. Now I want to get out of it...but because of my age I can't get one...and I seriously doubt my car'll last until my birthday.

That's why...

Greese · « **Reply #18 on:** October 29, 2002, 01:22:37 PM »

Hey texace-

I know you probably don't want to hear this answer, but that's the way life is. I have to put up with my '91 Honda civic that has become unreliable, because my life situation right now (yours is that you are 17) won't allow for me to buy a new one. So, I decided that the best thing for me was to learn how to fix my car. Still costs money, but now I know that next year or so (or when you turn 18) my life situation will be different then, and I'll be able to get the Toyota highlander I have been eyeing for my wife. Life will change and get better for you, don't fight it though, just go with it.

just my very humble $.02, I hope everything works out for you.

texace · « **Reply #19 on:** October 29, 2002, 04:38:17 PM »

Thx Greese, and IU know that's how life is. I accept that, but it's getting too much of a hassle to keep it running good.

My job right now isn't giving me enough hours...I can barly pull 8 hours a week. Getting a new job has been like balancing a sword on your nose while juggling flaming batons while walking to New York from Los Angeles. I can barely afford to pay for the insurence (I pay half with parents) much less keep the car running.

New things crop up every week. I need to get the bumper replaced...the fuel pump replaced...the engine tuned...the tires replaced...the list goes on. With this latest revelation from the world of life...I can't even bail out of this wreck.

If it dies on the road...I'm leaving it and walking home. Maybe the wrecking yard can take better car of this POS...

airspro · « **Reply #20 on:** October 29, 2002, 04:49:11 PM »

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like a VW GTI or an Acura RSX. However, the tightwad engineer in me wants to get something economical

I bought a Golf and reallly like it , sounds cool when you get on it and gets 30 mph to boot and the ins prem. is nice too .

Plus the upside I live in a small town and NO one sees these cars , they ow and ah over it , lol .

oh ya , http://www.kbb.com will tell you how much your car is worth . If you keep putting good money to keep a mostly worthless car on the road it really ain't worth it IMO .