Buying a New Car (IN THIS ECONOMY???)
Bit of background:
Went out to my car at lunchtime to run some errands, and my driver side window was gone. No warning. Just GONE!
Great.
My ride (2003 Honda) is also reaching 200k miles, so it’s getting to the point where it’s going to probably need some major work done. So I’m thinking it might be tim to start looking for a replacement.
It’s been so long since I’ve gone car shopping. Any advice?
XOXO,
DDJ
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Doog_de_Jour said:
Dear BBBC,
Bit of background:
Went out to my car at lunchtime to run some errands, and my driver side window was gone. No warning. Just GONE!
Great.
My ride (2003 Honda) is also reaching 200k miles, so it’s getting to the point where it’s going to probably need some major work done. So I’m thinking it might be tim to start looking for a replacement.
It’s been so long since I’ve gone car shopping. Any advice?
XOXO,
DDJ
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How is @RoadDawg55 gonna drive the rickshaw and still poast here?Baseman said:Doog_de_Jour said:Dear BBBC,
Bit of background:
Went out to my car at lunchtime to run some errands, and my driver side window was gone. No warning. Just GONE!
Great.
My ride (2003 Honda) is also reaching 200k miles, so it’s getting to the point where it’s going to probably need some major work done. So I’m thinking it might be tim to start looking for a replacement.
It’s been so long since I’ve gone car shopping. Any advice?
XOXO,
DDJ -
Obvious choice is obvious for seduction....
Little red corvette.
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To get in before the dick measuring contest in 2016 we started our little company I got to put my 2003 soccer van out to pasture. Affectionately known as the serial killer van by my young assistantsDoog_de_Jour said:Dear BBBC,
Bit of background:
Went out to my car at lunchtime to run some errands, and my driver side window was gone. No warning. Just GONE!
Great.
My ride (2003 Honda) is also reaching 200k miles, so it’s getting to the point where it’s going to probably need some major work done. So I’m thinking it might be tim to start looking for a replacement.
It’s been so long since I’ve gone car shopping. Any advice?
XOXO,
DDJ
Anyway I chose a Nissan Sentra, first nip or is it nap car ever. 17 grand off the lot
80,000 miles later with only oil changes and set of new tires. Has AC and blue tooth.
Wood recommend
Probably 19k or so now -
Too vague. What do you want in a car? How far do you typically drive in a day? How many people/skis/four-legged creatures/shrubberies do you transport on the regular? Are you the kind of person who loves to drive or are you the kind of person that is more concerned with cupholders/infotainment/etc.? Do you have easy access to charging infrastructure at home, e.g. a garage or carport? I guess I could just ask @Swaye what he's observed during his stalking, but I figure I'll be polite and ask you directly.
I've had to replace two vehicles in the last three years, and in both cases I simply created a spreadsheet to determine what would be the most economical purchase, as what car I drive is way lower on my priority list than a lot of other things I'd rather have. I only have one rule and that is that I'll never own another thing with a Honda emblem on it, but that's personal.
Anyway, there's a vehicle for just about everything, so what are you looking for and how much are you looking to spend? -
Heh. FUCK YOU! Those are reserved for game day.Baseman said:Doog_de_Jour said:Dear BBBC,
Bit of background:
Went out to my car at lunchtime to run some errands, and my driver side window was gone. No warning. Just GONE!
Great.
My ride (2003 Honda) is also reaching 200k miles, so it’s getting to the point where it’s going to probably need some major work done. So I’m thinking it might be tim to start looking for a replacement.
It’s been so long since I’ve gone car shopping. Any advice?
XOXO,
DDJ -
To clarify, I was looking mor for advice on the car buying experience. Online? Dealer? Test drives? I’m sure a lot has changed in the 15 years since I last purchased.1to392831weretaken said:Too vague. What do you want in a car? How far do you typically drive in a day? How many people/skis/four-legged creatures/shrubberies do you transport on the regular? Are you the kind of person who loves to drive or are you the kind of person that is more concerned with cupholders/infotainment/etc.? Do you have easy access to charging infrastructure at home, e.g. a garage or carport? I guess I could just ask @Swaye what he's observed during his stalking, but I figure I'll be polite and ask you directly.
I've had to replace two vehicles in the last three years, and in both cases I simply created a spreadsheet to determine what would be the most economical purchase, as what car I drive is way lower on my priority list than a lot of other things I'd rather have. I only have one rule and that is that I'll never own another thing with a Honda emblem on it, but that's personal.
Anyway, there's a vehicle for just about everything, so what are you looking for and how much are you looking to spend?
But since you asked, I’m not sure about what I want in a car. So I’m a clean automotive slate so to speak. Only requirements I have so far are 1) it can make over mountain passes in the dead of winter 2) decent gas mileage 3) has Bluetooth connection capabilities.
Obviously I’ve done zero research so far. 😅 -
The Vette makes em wet. Grandpa Yella had a new one every year from 1953- 80.PurpleThrobber said:
Obvious choice is obvious for seduction....
Little red corvette. -
Did he have a pocket full of horses? Trojans some of them used?YellowSnow said:
The Vette makes em wet. Grandpa Yella had a new one every year from 1953- 80.PurpleThrobber said:
Obvious choice is obvious for seduction....
Little red corvette. -
No. He was a Chevy Dealer.PurpleThrobber said:
Did he have a pocket full of horses? Trojans some of them used?YellowSnow said:
The Vette makes em wet. Grandpa Yella had a new one every year from 1953- 80.PurpleThrobber said:
Obvious choice is obvious for seduction....
Little red corvette.
