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Re: Cars.... How far have you went before getting a new one?
« Reply #575 on: June 11, 2019, 06:26:42 PM »
The new passport is kinda cool

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Re: Cars.... How far have you went before getting a new one?
« Reply #576 on: June 11, 2019, 07:35:18 PM »
Can't go wrong with an Outback. 

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Re: Cars.... How far have you went before getting a new one?
« Reply #577 on: June 11, 2019, 07:35:54 PM »
SUV but I was in a Kia SUV Rental and it impressed me quite a bit. I've read that they decided to upgrade quality in the new models and this thing was quiet as crap on the highway and had all the features you listed. Definitely changed my mind about Kia.

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Re: Cars.... How far have you went before getting a new one?
« Reply #578 on: June 11, 2019, 10:30:43 PM »
I'm about to hit 225k on my Corolla.  After changing 2 ignition coils and the alternator I think I'll hit 300k. The hardest part might be paying to put new tires on a car with over 250k.
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« Reply #579 on: June 11, 2019, 11:23:50 PM »
Need to buy a new-to-her sedan for @MrsWondermeal. She wants a hybrid (~40+ mpg), only drives in the city to and from work. Will probably go with a Fusion Hybrid from a rental car sales place because we can buy it online and be done with it. Have done this before and had no issues.

We both feel very Pete-ish about cars, and will take any other recommendos.

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« Reply #580 on: June 12, 2019, 06:38:26 AM »
If you buy a former rental be aware that it has been driven and treated like a rental


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Re: Cars.... How far have you went before getting a new one?
« Reply #581 on: June 12, 2019, 08:18:49 AM »
My second car was a former rental convertible mustang  :drool:

I test drove a 16 fusion and it's a very fun car but ultimately too cramped for me. Then I went to the 16 taurus and liked it a lot. Extremely comfortable and great ride (one of the best Uber cars from a passenger standpoint too). Was trying to downsize and ended up getting an explorer anyway, but would definitely reco either of those.
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Re: Cars.... How far have you went before getting a new one?
« Reply #582 on: June 12, 2019, 09:01:28 AM »
the idea that former rental cars are more risky than non-rentals is a myth.  these are cars that are maintained more regularly than non-rentals and the large majority of people aren't taking them off-road and doing flips and stuff.


if i was looking to move cargo, i would look at the audi all road
i know, a station wagon clams?!!  but they're pretty dope, so anyway


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« Reply #583 on: June 12, 2019, 09:14:09 AM »
i love ramping crap with rental cars.  curbs, speed bumps, you name it.

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« Reply #584 on: June 12, 2019, 09:14:35 AM »
I'm about to hit 225k on my Corolla.  After changing 2 ignition coils and the alternator I think I'll hit 300k. The hardest part might be paying to put new tires on a car with over 250k.

My Camry hit 225k last month and the rear struts are pretty much shot.  Any chance I'm replacing those now?  Hell naw.  I did put new tires and an alternator in it last year tho, that's probably all the care it's going to get other than oil changes.

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« Reply #585 on: June 12, 2019, 09:26:51 AM »
we bought a new subaru cross trek last year after my repeated "we need something bigger once the kids start sports" low and behold she looks at me after softball practice last night and sure as crap says "we should have gotten something a little bigger huh?" rough ridin' women

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« Reply #586 on: June 12, 2019, 09:42:44 AM »
rental cars are generally gross and there's a reason they get rid of them after 1 year and 40k miles or whatever, but by all means go be richard gere in pretty woman

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Re: Cars.... How far have you went before getting a new one?
« Reply #587 on: June 12, 2019, 10:04:11 AM »
we bought a new subaru cross trek last year after my repeated "we need something bigger once the kids start sports" low and behold she looks at me after softball practice last night and sure as crap says "we should have gotten something a little bigger huh?" rough ridin' women

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Re: Cars.... How far have you went before getting a new one?
« Reply #588 on: June 12, 2019, 10:05:50 AM »
if i was looking to move cargo, i would look at the audi all road
i know, a station wagon clams?!!  but they're pretty dope, so anyway

these are great. also the volvo v60 xc

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Re: Cars.... How far have you went before getting a new one?
« Reply #589 on: June 12, 2019, 10:23:57 AM »
we bought a new subaru cross trek last year after my repeated "we need something bigger once the kids start sports" low and behold she looks at me after softball practice last night and sure as crap says "we should have gotten something a little bigger huh?" rough ridin' women

How is a crosstrek bigger than what you had?  Were you driving a mini?

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Re: Cars.... How far have you went before getting a new one?
« Reply #590 on: June 12, 2019, 10:45:23 AM »
we bought a new subaru cross trek last year after my repeated "we need something bigger once the kids start sports" low and behold she looks at me after softball practice last night and sure as crap says "we should have gotten something a little bigger huh?" rough ridin' women

How is a crosstrek bigger than what you had?  Were you driving a mini?
its four seats with little storage space, its not big at all



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Re: Cars.... How far have you went before getting a new one?
« Reply #591 on: June 12, 2019, 12:13:31 PM »
Now I get it.  I thought you were saying the crosstrek was your “something bigger” but turned out to be not big enough (hence my WTF?), not that she vetoed something bigger and got the crosstrek instead.

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Re: Cars.... How far have you went before getting a new one?
« Reply #592 on: June 13, 2019, 12:23:18 PM »
i'm one of the best car negotiators and purchasers of anyone that i know.  probably the best in the united states ((am the best)).    :cool:

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Re: Cars.... How far have you went before getting a new one?
« Reply #593 on: June 13, 2019, 02:35:35 PM »
The new passport is kinda cool

totally totaled my car over the weekend. went with mocat's advice here and got a passport.

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Re: Cars.... How far have you went before getting a new one?
« Reply #594 on: June 13, 2019, 02:37:46 PM »
The new passport is kinda cool

totally totaled my car over the weekend. went with mocat's advice here and got a passport.
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Re: Cars.... How far have you went before getting a new one?
« Reply #595 on: June 13, 2019, 03:09:14 PM »
The new passport is kinda cool

totally totaled my car over the weekend. went with mocat's advice here and got a passport.
Hope everyone is okay in the RowdyyBoy family


apparently it isn't. i did not get a passport. i got a pilot. tbi from accident? drugs?

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Re: Cars.... How far have you went before getting a new one?
« Reply #596 on: June 13, 2019, 03:34:19 PM »
You could probably return it for the passport still
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Re: Cars.... How far have you went before getting a new one?
« Reply #597 on: November 09, 2019, 09:00:55 AM »
:frown:

$7k for a new transmission seems like a crap shoot. So I’m in the market now for a new whip.
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« Reply #598 on: November 09, 2019, 09:52:01 AM »
That's not what crap shoot means

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« Reply #599 on: November 09, 2019, 01:26:13 PM »
That's not what crap shoot means

There’s not many people that can organically get a nickname that truly sticks and defines who they are.  You sure do fit into that category tho Chodecat
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