Yeah, I hear ya on the "cheap that gets good mileage" which is where the golf came in. I really enjoy driving it too. In the 2dr with a 6 speed, that little torquey 140hp bastard will scoot around. It's quick. Unfortunately the "occasional driver" from "daily driver" insurance difference on the cruiser wasn't very good. Also, we don't really have space for three cars. Dunno. I'm not 100% set on an Outback. That's just the top in the running right now. Once I sell the cruiser I may drive the golf for a while longer while I keep considering options.
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Yeah, I hear ya on the "cheap that gets good mileage" which is where the golf came in. I really enjoy driving it too. In the 2dr with a 6 speed, that little torquey 140hp bastard will scoot around. It's quick. Unfortunately the "occasional driver" from "daily driver" insurance difference on the cruiser wasn't very good. Also, we don't really have space for three cars. Dunno. I'm not 100% set on an Outback. That's just the top in the running right now. Once I sell the cruiser I may drive the golf for a while longer while I keep considering options.
I'm not saying I wouldn't sell the cruiser in your situation, because I would, but just don't think the math on the new Outback puts you that far ahead. Equivalent value Outback, of course you come out ahead.(other than the fact that you are driving an Outback)
...and, you have got to start changing your own brake pads.
Yeah. Agree. It's part "better value" and part "want something different" plus part "wife's sick of three cars" (that's a sizable piece of the pie graph) with a dose of "damn, this new Subaru is nice inside." Not strictly financial, but if I'm going to do it, I'm going to try and do it in the best bang for the buck way that doesn't put me in something that needs work often, hence, new or low miles.
We traded my wife's grand Cherokee for a used TDI primarily due to mileage. I don't have the math handy but going from 17 mpg to 45+mpg made the payback relatively quick. I would also say if you can look at a used low mileage car that can get you away from a car payment all together then your math becomes much more attractive.
Once you don't have a car payment anymore you will never want one again.
Once you don't have a car payment anymore you will never want one again.
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Interesting article here, speaking of fuel economy.
http://www.mojomotors.com/blog/are-hybrid-cars-worth-it/
http://www.mojomotors.com/blog/are-hybrid-cars-worth-it/
seems like a fair price judging by the pictures if anyone's looking for 60
http://bham.craigslist.org/cto/4637237741.html
http://bham.craigslist.org/cto/4637237741.html
once you get tired of fighting with that 40 let me know.
Matthew achieved baller status last night by meeting us at a white tablecloth restaurant, passing me an envelope with a check and $4,500 in banded $100 bills, having a martini, leaving with a valet ticket, and driving his new vehicle home. To be honest, I had 4. Martinis that is. Then saw Keb-Mo. Turns out it was a good thing I sold the vehicle I drove to the restaurant in.
Reading that sorta sounds like douche status for me. But I like baller status better than douche status. So we'll stick with Keith.
It is only the former if you were wearing a tux.
Thinking about selling the 80 series ARB winch bumper I have. MUD price 500 FIRM if anyone is looking. Have all the hardware and stuff.
that's a good deal.
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That's what I told him!
If someone wanted a cheaper CattyMapping bumper... I'd sell them this one and add cash to buy Sam's...
If someone wanted a cheaper CattyMapping bumper... I'd sell them this one and add cash to buy Sam's...
How much for the CattyMapping bumper?
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Are you here in bham? I'm in Hoover. Currently at the Grove doc in the box! Make reasonable offer and come get it today.
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