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In reply to the discussion: I reckon I waited too long to buy a new/used car. [View all]Johnny2X2X
(23,693 posts)21. Now is the time to save save save
I have an economy car with 78,000 miles on it that is 11 years old. Been paid for for several years. I drive maybe 7,000 miles a year with it, it will last me at least 4 more years. So hopefully I don't have to replace it until sanity on trade is restored.
Wife was looking at a newer vehicle this year, but we're going to wait another year or 2, she will want foreign, Subaru or Honda, so it could be dicey.
We are really pinching pennies right now to grow our savings, no need to buy any big ticket items, we are forgoing a vacation so we can have bigger savings. I want to have 9 months of bills in savings, not quite there yet.
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I bought a used car for the first time since 1994 last year. What a difference!!
CrispyQ
Apr 2025
#35
It can take some negotiation and even threats of leaving, but eventually Sirius comes around with a better rate.
Xavier Breath
Apr 2025
#55
Oh yes, I take my phone & Bose speaker to the basement & listen to Sirius there, too.
CrispyQ
Apr 2025
#57
When I see one I think, you poor soul; probably bought it before Eloon lost his shit,
Ocelot II
Apr 2025
#26
Keep it ready. Used car prices will skyrocket due to people keeping their cars
Maru Kitteh
Apr 2025
#22
Used cars should go up if people hold on to their cars thereby reducing supply.
DemocratSinceBirth
Apr 2025
#20
I kept my old truck but my new crossover is sweet & I love, love, love the backup camera!!
CrispyQ
Apr 2025
#49
Unfortunately this generation of new cars may be the best quality we have for a while...
Ol Janx Spirit
Apr 2025
#41
I've got 4 of them, all Hondas, all in exemplary condition, and all get exceptional mileage (near 50 mpg)
SheltieLover
Apr 2025
#47
My car is 21 years old, the only thing holding it together is rust and termites. nt
ImNotGod
Apr 2025
#51
Maybe not with this president, but there are American, Korean, and Japanese options
IronLionZion
Apr 2025
#64
Toyota claims they are not going to raise prices in response to Trump's tariffs
IronLionZion
Apr 2025
#66
I feared it was coming and bought a used 2021 Honda with 10,000 miles. So glad I did.
johnnyplankton
Apr 2025
#69
I just hope my "new" car, a 2006 Ford Escape, will last me. I don't drive much anymore, though.
mucholderthandirt
Apr 2025
#92