The Automotive Thread
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Capt Worley PE
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Capt Worley PE
Run silent, run deep
^^I knew Karen back when she went by Kitty.
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jeb6294
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Unless it's got that backwards facing seat that flips up out of the floor in the back, I'm not interested.
Dexman PE PMP
Internationally PMP'n his PE-ness
^^^ I'm sure you could find a Subaru Brat for fairly cheap...
Capt Worley PE
Run silent, run deep
^^Trying to find one that isn't 3/4 rusted to death is the trick.
Capt Worley PE
Run silent, run deep
I knew firstgen Broncos were rust buckets, but HFS!
http://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/3505924229.html
http://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/3505924229.html
Master slacker
Something awesome.
Well, you know what happens when you pull a fuel pump out of the tank that was just topped off? If you answered "a driveway soaked in gasoline" you are absolutely correct!
I easily dumped enough gas on the driveway to be able to smell it down the street. Windows are staying down tonight. Thinking about just going ahead and changing the fuel filter while I'm at it. If nothing else, it's another opportunity to curse.
I easily dumped enough gas on the driveway to be able to smell it down the street. Windows are staying down tonight. Thinking about just going ahead and changing the fuel filter while I'm at it. If nothing else, it's another opportunity to curse.
BamaBino
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wilheldp_PE
PE, LEED AP, SPAM KING
That article only hit on one of the issues that have led to the affordability problem (namely that federal regulations have force automakers to include formerly optional equipment like airbags in all new models). The article seems to ignore inflation all together. They say that the average price of a new car is higher than ever, but don't seem to adjust that price for inflation. I'd say it is probably the same or lower than previous years when adjusted accordingly.
The biggest issue, however, is the fact that the "99%" are more interested in bitching that they don't make a lot of money compared to the previous generation than they are at actually putting in the work to earn more money (thereby being able to afford a new car).
The biggest issue, however, is the fact that the "99%" are more interested in bitching that they don't make a lot of money compared to the previous generation than they are at actually putting in the work to earn more money (thereby being able to afford a new car).
Capt Worley PE
Run silent, run deep
Tow thoughts:
1) Used car
2) People often want more than they can afford
1) Used car
2) People often want more than they can afford
Master slacker
Something awesome.
Number 1 is quite often tied directly to number 2. And "expectations" tap into the "entitlement" people feel they have for many items.
Capt Worley PE
Run silent, run deep
You know a car is a gigantic POS when it was once common, but now you can't find an example of one within 500 miles of you.
The Dodge Conquest is such a car.
The Dodge Conquest is such a car.
blybrook PE
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if it was a rental at any time, PASS!!! They are beat to $hit as no one cares as they don't have to pay for the repairs.
While it may be a fun car to own; I sure wouldn't want to be owning one that was previously a rental and driven into the ground.
While it may be a fun car to own; I sure wouldn't want to be owning one that was previously a rental and driven into the ground.
Knew a guy that had an older Sebring Convertible with terrible brakes, a gutless motor, and a "squishy" ride due to the body flex but this may have been because it was a repairable...
It was often mistaken as a camaro by women and therefore he liked it anyway.
This was a late 90's vintage so a lot could have improved since then with the newer models but a lot could have stayed the same. (If there is no body damage then the brakes are probably good on the one you are looking at...)
