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I don't get it when it comes to cars. Heard an ABC radio report.

Posted by Lexillini <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Lexillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 9, 2025, 9:25:15
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Approximately 1 in 5 car owners pays in excess of $1,000 per month for a single vehicle. And approximately 1 in 4 car owners has a loan of at least 84 months. WTF?

Guns. Have them.

The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants.

Socialism is the gospel of envy.

Americans live way above their means, nothing new *

Posted by kokomojo <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=kokomojo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 11, 2025, 12:22:37, in reply to "I don't get it when it comes to cars. Heard an ABC radio report."

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Approximately 1 in 5 car owners pays in excess of $1,000 per month for a single vehicle. And approximately 1 in 4 car owners has a loan of at least 84 months. WTF?

I'm looking to replace my 2005 GMC Sierra 1500.

Posted by GAIllini <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=GAIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 10, 2025, 9:16:40, in reply to "I don't get it when it comes to cars. Heard an ABC radio report."

It only has 139,000 miles on it, but a lot of rust from the 14 years it spent in Illinois. The rust would be lot worse, but I had it "rust proofed" when I bought it and had a Rhino Liner sprayed in. So, the body other than the rockers) is in good shape, but the frame and suspension are showing those 14 years of chemicals to treat the roads.

It works great as a utility truck, but isn't good for taking trips in and I would like a second vehicle that I would feel comfortable doing that in.

As a side note; I recently had the situation with this truck where no matter whether you selected defrost, vents or floor for the A/C the air would only come out of the defrost vents. An online search pointed to the vent door actuator.

It was also displaying a "Service 4WD" message. I researched that and tried all the fixes that are easy; fuses, cleaning the ground to the chassis (see rust)., etc. and it didn't fix the issue.

I was ready to replace the blend door actuator, but since I didn't have a fix for the Service 4WD issue I took it to a local mechanic I have had good experiences with before and let them have a go at it.

They called back when they took a look and said they thought both issues were related to wiring, but they would have to trace it down and they didn't know how long that would take and if I wanted to put a limit on the number of hours. I said 3 hours would be my limit. When they continued they found the culprit was the switch that controls the headlight mode and brightness of the dash lights.

It was way less expensive than I thought it would be and it was done right.

I'm driving a 2019 Accord with almost 110k miles on it.

Posted by Lexillini <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Lexillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 10, 2025, 10:28:22, in reply to "I'm looking to replace my 2005 GMC Sierra 1500. "

Pretty certain I will keep driving it until at least early 2026 when it will be 7 years old.

I will likely replace it with a new Accord. But I am also considering the possibilty of purchasing a gently used car from either CarMax or Carvana and maybe getting something a little fancier, but still about the same price as a brand new Accord.

Guns. Have them.

The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants.

Socialism is the gospel of envy.

I have a 2021 Accord with 40K. My intention is to drive it until 2031

Posted by Figs <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Figs' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 10, 2025, 10:45:11, in reply to "I'm driving a 2019 Accord with almost 110k miles on it."

and should be right around 100K miles. At which point my daughter turns 16. Happy birthday!

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It's such a boring car. But I think boring is pretty much what I am looking for these days.

Posted by Lexillini <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Lexillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 10, 2025, 11:00:52, in reply to "I have a 2021 Accord with 40K. My intention is to drive it until 2031"
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Never have to think twice or worry about a Honda product.

Guns. Have them.

The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants.

Socialism is the gospel of envy.

Has Elon Musk started "The Boring Car Company" yet? *

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 10, 2025, 13:23:40, in reply to "It's such a boring car. But I think boring is pretty much what I am looking for these days."

True story: quote from a mechanic about a Honda: "they'll never let you down".

it was a tesla with a giant boring cone on the front, i'd so buy it*

Posted by AceFrehley <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=AceFrehley' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 10, 2025, 13:25:37, in reply to "Has Elon Musk started "The Boring Car Company" yet? *"

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True story: quote from a mechanic about a Honda: " they'll never let you down ".

Elon's a lot older than you think. Here's one of his early prototypes. :-)

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 11, 2025, 16:57:12, in reply to "it was a tesla with a giant boring cone on the front, i'd so buy it* "

No car again since April 2024. $900 a month difference in budget*

Posted by JeffFrank <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=JeffFrank' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 9, 2025, 21:20:30, in reply to "I don't get it when it comes to cars. Heard an ABC radio report."
Ish Cookoff Champion 2016

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Approximately 1 in 5 car owners pays in excess of $1,000 per month for a single vehicle. And approximately 1 in 4 car owners has a loan of at least 84 months. WTF?

Illiniphil is a mindless robot

i’m driving a 2010 with 205k miles

Posted by Superman <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Superman' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 9, 2025, 21:57:41, in reply to "No car again since April 2024. $900 a month difference in budget*"

no payment since 2010

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Approximately 1 in 5 car owners pays in excess of $1,000 per month for a single vehicle. And approximately 1 in 4 car owners has a loan of at least 84 months. WTF?

MAGA
#blackfatigue

F ATL

Always take the longest terms possible. Especially when it’s 0 or low interest*

Posted by AceFrehley <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=AceFrehley' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 9, 2025, 10:29:41, in reply to "I don't get it when it comes to cars. Heard an ABC radio report."

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Approximately 1 in 5 car owners pays in excess of $1,000 per month for a single vehicle. And approximately 1 in 4 car owners has a loan of at least 84 months. WTF?

I know a lot of intelligent people that say that. But I HATE owing people money.

Posted by Figs <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Figs' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 9, 2025, 11:15:54, in reply to "Always take the longest terms possible. Especially when it’s 0 or low interest*"

I have one car payment and one home loan, and I'm actively working to eliminate both well before they are scheduled.

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Approximately 1 in 5 car owners pays in excess of $1,000 per month for a single vehicle. And approximately 1 in 4 car owners has a loan of at least 84 months. WTF?

“the intensity of a conviction that a hypothesis is true has no bearing over whether it is true or not.” - Peter Medawar

We have paid cash for our last five cars at least - heck with debt

Posted by Potomac <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Potomac' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 9, 2025, 21:14:50, in reply to "I know a lot of intelligent people that say that. But I HATE owing people money."

We had the money and I had no interest in filling out all the personal qualification paperwork. These are modest cars, like my current Civic.

Our house is paid off, too.

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I have one car payment and one home loan, and I'm actively working to eliminate both well before they are scheduled.

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Approximately 1 in 5 car owners pays in excess of $1,000 per month for a single vehicle. And approximately 1 in 4 car owners has a loan of at least 84 months. WTF?

meh. you'll get a better return in the market.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 9, 2025, 14:53:57, in reply to "I know a lot of intelligent people that say that. But I HATE owing people money."

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I have one car payment and one home loan, and I'm actively working to eliminate both well before they are scheduled.

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Approximately 1 in 5 car owners pays in excess of $1,000 per month for a single vehicle. And approximately 1 in 4 car owners has a loan of at least 84 months. WTF?

most low offers are “in lieu of cash back”. take it*

Posted by Superman <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Superman' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 9, 2025, 12:16:41, in reply to "I know a lot of intelligent people that say that. But I HATE owing people money."

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I have one car payment and one home loan, and I'm actively working to eliminate both well before they are scheduled.

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Approximately 1 in 5 car owners pays in excess of $1,000 per month for a single vehicle. And approximately 1 in 4 car owners has a loan of at least 84 months. WTF?

MAGA
#blackfatigue

F ATL

I get that. But sometimes it makes economic sense.

Posted by AceFrehley <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=AceFrehley' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 9, 2025, 12:04:07, in reply to "I know a lot of intelligent people that say that. But I HATE owing people money."

If it's zero percent interest pay the minimum. There is no reason to give them money yet. If you use your money correctly, you end up paying less for the car.

Semi-regular post of me hating my small 2007 Volvo shitbox station wagon...

Posted by haighter <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=haighter' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 9, 2025, 9:56:22, in reply to "I don't get it when it comes to cars. Heard an ABC radio report."
Boo Haighter

...and pining for a used utility company truck but realizing that my wagon has no payment and I'm not excited about dropping 20-25K on a used truck.

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Approximately 1 in 5 car owners pays in excess of $1,000 per month for a single vehicle. And approximately 1 in 4 car owners has a loan of at least 84 months. WTF?

it's the normalization of debt + inflation...

Posted by auto <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=auto' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 9, 2025, 9:35:05, in reply to "I don't get it when it comes to cars. Heard an ABC radio report."

people have just accepted a car payment as "normal", so they don't see anything wrong it. there's lots of commenters who publish these nonsense metrics about what percentage of your income is ok to spend on a car payment.

couple that with increasing car prices - particularly with respect to trucks, but also the increasing prevalence of "luxury" cars - and this is what you get.

if you pay cash for cars, it completely changes your mindset. my 10 year old jeep grand cherokee has 140,000 miles and is just about dying on me, but i just bought my wife a new car, so i'm not in a hurry to write another $50k check. if i were splitting the pain up into 84 easy monthly payments, it'd be a lot easier to just pull the trigger.

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Approximately 1 in 5 car owners pays in excess of $1,000 per month for a single vehicle. And approximately 1 in 4 car owners has a loan of at least 84 months. WTF?

why are you writing $50k checks instead of taking adantage of factory financing

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 9, 2025, 14:56:19, in reply to "it's the normalization of debt + inflation..."

and putting that money to work in the market?

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Approximately 1 in 5 car owners pays in excess of $1,000 per month for a single vehicle. And approximately 1 in 4 car owners has a loan of at least 84 months. WTF?

i don't owe anyone...

Posted by auto <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=auto' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 9, 2025, 21:11:05, in reply to "why are you writing $50k checks instead of taking adantage of factory financing"

yeah, i could probably beat it in the market (up 14% year to date kids), but it's not risk free and i don't like the idea of anyone owning me.

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and putting that money to work in the market?

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Approximately 1 in 5 car owners pays in excess of $1,000 per month for a single vehicle. And approximately 1 in 4 car owners has a loan of at least 84 months. WTF?

I think there is a large element of misbegotten flex to this as well.

Posted by Lexillini <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Lexillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 9, 2025, 9:52:54, in reply to "it's the normalization of debt + inflation..."
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"Look what I can afford!" No, you actually cannot afford that, you financial dunce.

Guns. Have them.

The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants.

Socialism is the gospel of envy.

Seriously, is there anything beyond 84 months out there??

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 9, 2025, 9:33:22, in reply to "I don't get it when it comes to cars. Heard an ABC radio report."

Kinda approaching "leasing" at that point.

But I think the real question is... how is this TRUMP'S FAULT ?!?!?!

I was kind of suprised by the suggestion there is.*

Posted by Lexillini <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Lexillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 9, 2025, 9:49:25, in reply to "Seriously, is there anything beyond 84 months out there?? "
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Kinda approaching "leasing" at that point.

But I think the real question is... how is this TRUMP'S FAULT ?!?!?!

Guns. Have them.

The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants.

Socialism is the gospel of envy.

I stumbled across a youtube channel of people who've rolled...

Posted by haighter <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=haighter' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 9, 2025, 9:55:09, in reply to "I was kind of suprised by the suggestion there is.*"
Boo Haighter

...negative equity in luxury cars into the next "purchase" time and time again and will be like "I'd like to trade in this 3 year old Mercedes G-Wagon that I'm 34K dollars upside down on."

It's terrifying.

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Kinda approaching "leasing" at that point.

But I think the real question is... how is this TRUMP'S FAULT ?!?!?!

Oooof. I had a buddy who did shit like that years ago. Only with . . .

Posted by Lexillini <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Lexillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 9, 2025, 9:59:18, in reply to "I stumbled across a youtube channel of people who've rolled..."
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. . . non-luxury vehicles. He was partial to expensive pick-up trucks. Never put any money down. Traded-in vehicles he still owed on. It was painful to watch.

Guns. Have them.

The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants.

Socialism is the gospel of envy.

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