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Re: Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous
I miss the days when you could get a pretty nice car for $250/month with $500 DAS. I think my loaded Sonata limited was only about $300.
stickguy
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Re: Edmunds Members - Cars and Conversations
What things are you worried about? Brakes can wear out. Shocks, bushings, steering components and belts too but those are easily replaceable.@oldfarmer50 I only have 19k on my Mustang. Same year as Jmonroe’s Genny.
Here is a question for you, because I have 48000 miles on the 2014 C250. It looks and drives like a new car, but 10 or 11 years are going to cause some things to fail probably. Do you ever think about trading the car in because things are going to start wearing out because of age?
Up here in the rust belt I’d be less worried about mechanical deterioration. As I’ve said in the past I’ve never junked a car for mechanical issues, it always seemed cheaper to fix rather than buy new. I’ve seen 30 year old cars in Florida that look just fine. If you can find parts and a reliable shop I’d say ride it until something major like an engine or transmission goes out.
Of course, I’m a dinosaur so the tech on a 20 year old car is fine by me. If you’re desperate for a backup camera or blind spot monitor bide your time and wait until something is on sale. That’s the beauty of not needing a car immediately.
Re: Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous
Son #2 passed his road test this morning! I now have 4 cars and 4 drivers in the house.Boy are you going to get a nice holiday card from your insurance broker!
Re: Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous
Son #2 passed his road test this morning! I now have 4 cars and 4 drivers in the house.
nyccarguy
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Re: Edmunds Members - Cars and Conversations
If I sold it to "We Buy Cars" I'd get $6800, and then I'd have to spend $16000 to $20000 to get a car that would be as good as the C250.That sounds like an expensive way to get a backup camera.
corvette
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Re: Edmunds Members - Cars and Conversations
I did a similar thing in 2017 with my 04 Grand Marquis. It had just turned 100K. It needed plugs, trans & brake fluid change, tires and front brakes were low.
Car still ran perfect, but there was no way I was sinking 2K plus into it.
Got over 4K for it… leased a nicely equipped Elantra for $200 a month no money due at signing. That little car got us through the crazy expensive child care days!
Not sure if anyone remembers but I had posted my Craigslist ad/pictures and our host Mr. Shiftright told me I had it priced too low. I raised it up at his suggestion and got it.
tjc78
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Re: Edmunds Members - Cars and Conversations
Look how nice the yard was raked. My wife is so good at this!
kyfdx
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