ADVERTISEMENT

Car guys

You could probably get a used Tesla pretty cheap!

Tesla owners are trading in cars at record rates amid Musk backlash

The number of Tesla owners trading in their cars surged to a record high in March, compounding the troubles of an automaker that has been embroiled in controversy since CEO Elon Musk became a central figure of President Donald Trump’s administration. Get a curated selection of 10 of our best...
iowa.forums.rivals.com
 
  • Haha
Reactions: 3 and Out on D and BrianNole777
  • Like
Reactions: cigaretteman and ThorneStockton
OrlandNole said:
Just a heads up: This place sells what they refer to as "branded title" vehicles. This usually means that the vehicle has been designated as totaled by an insurance company due to an accident, hail damage, flooding, etc.
Click to expand...

Will get the car fax but thanks for the heads up. The price does have me a bit suspicious.
 
  • Like
Reactions: BrianNole777
cigaretteman said:
You could probably get a used Tesla pretty cheap!

Tesla owners are trading in cars at record rates amid Musk backlash

The number of Tesla owners trading in their cars surged to a record high in March, compounding the troubles of an automaker that has been embroiled in controversy since CEO Elon Musk became a central figure of President Donald Trump’s administration. Get a curated selection of 10 of our best...
iowa.forums.rivals.com
Click to expand...
Do they come equipped with a fire extinguisher? 😵‍💫
 
  • Haha
Reactions: 3 and Out on D
BrianNole777 said:
Good questions.

I'm not a car genius but I have a few ideas:

1.) If you like your current car, I wouldn't immediately buy a new car just because you're making more money. God only knows what will happen with the economy over the next couple years. Save your wealth just in case.
Click to expand...
One thing to consider, however, is what’s likely happen with new car tariffs driving the prices up drastically, the price of used vehicles rise as well.

And availability and choices get thinner.

Right now would be a wise time to update a used daily driver IMO.
 
  • Like
Reactions: cigaretteman and BrianNole777
Hawk It Up said:
One thing to consider, however, is what’s likely happen with new car tariffs driving the prices up drastically, the price of used vehicles rise as well.

And availability and choices get thinner.

Right now would be a wise time to update a used daily driver IMO.
Click to expand...

The tariffs can get lifted as fast as they were imposed.

Trump is just using them as negotiating chips. Not a long-term solution for anything.
 
  • Haha
  • Like
Reactions: ThorneStockton, goldmom and Kelsers
stillh8unlv said:
Yes, but that's just me - I like a larger, more luxury oriented vehicle. Nothing wrong with a Corolla, but it's apples and oranges in comparison
Click to expand...


Corollas are "nicer" now, but they are very..... pedestrian. Its an entry level vehicle. If Im spending 100+ miles, Im going to want something that is nice. My commute to Denver years ago was always nicer in my better vehicle.

Not seeing a TON of Avalons that meet OPs ask, this tho. Flight and a drive home... :) Or, shipping for $500+ https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inven...tedEntity=d291#listing=410720372/NONE/DEFAULT
 
Bro in law is a certified Toyota mechanic. He's a big fan of the the 08-15 era Toyotas.

That would include Lexus. (all Toyota parts + premium interior)

A used AWD Lexus could be good. Could be 10+ years old, but you can find them under 120k miles and under 15k. Get a good one owner copy and you could probably take it up 250k to 300k without much issue.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 3 and Out on D and BrianNole777
They can find your evap leak by using a smoke machine to fill the Evap system and see where the smoke is coming out.
 
funksouljon said:
Corollas are "nicer" now, but they are very..... pedestrian. Its an entry level vehicle. If Im spending 100+ miles, Im going to want something that is nice. My commute to Denver years ago was always nicer in my better vehicle.

Not seeing a TON of Avalons that meet OPs ask, this tho. Flight and a drive home... :) Or, shipping for $500+ https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inven...tedEntity=d291#listing=410720372/NONE/DEFAULT
Click to expand...
I'd grab something like this one, probably get it closer to 17000 or so - from the dash pic looks to have around 75k miles - suckers good for another 200k easily

Log into Facebook

Log into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know.
www.facebook.com
 
HawkinK.C.1 said:
Sounds like your Focus has an evap leak and needs a thermostat. Minor problems. I'd fix it and keep rolling.
Click to expand...

It isn't so much that the problem is untenable as it is when is the next problem going to come down on a 16 year old car with 160k miles on it and will that problem prevent me from making it to work or get me stranded an hour away from home??

My experience is that around 15 years old or so cars start having regular problems and you are doing repairs multiple times per year.
 
  • Like
Reactions: goldmom, funksouljon, Gimmered and 2 others
Hoosierhawkeye said:
It isn't so much that the problem is untenable as it is when is the next problem going to come down on a 16 year old car with 160k miles on it and will that problem prevent me from making it to work or get me stranded an hour away from home??
Click to expand...
I have 2 vehicles with over 300k. I drove one with 347k on a 9 hour trip yesterday. You can't get to 350 if you give up at 160.
 
HawkinK.C.1 said:
I have 2 vehicles with over 300k. I drove one with 347k on a 9 hour trip yesterday. You can't get to 350 if you give up at 160.
Click to expand...

Glad you have cars that old you trust. I did trust my focus but 2weeks ago the brake started locking up, now this. Feels like it's on borrowed time. If I was working 20 min away from home at my old job, I might wait and see a little longer.
 
  • Like
Reactions: goldmom and BrianNole777
Hoosierhawkeye said:
Glad you have cars that old you trust. I did trust my focus but 2weeks ago the brake started locking up, now this. Feels like it's on borrowed time. If I was working 20 min away from home at my old job, I might wait and see a little longer.
Click to expand...

Do you have Uber on your phone, just in case your Focus breaks down?
 
BrianNole777 said:
There's almost 0 chance a 2009 Ford Focus will get to 350K miles.

What do you drive?
Click to expand...
Ford f250 has near 350k and 4runner has a bit over 300k. I still consider both reliable but I fix any known problems.

I disagree with you about the almost zero chance of 350k on a Focus. They aren't bad cars. Most cars are killed by neglect and bad mechanics.
 
  • Like
Reactions: BrianNole777
HawkinK.C.1 said:
Ford f250 has near 350k and 4runner has a bit over 300k. I still consider both reliable but I fix any known problems.

I disagree with you about the almost zero chance of 350k on a Focus. They aren't bad cars. Most cars are killed by neglect and bad mechanics.
Click to expand...

I thought older Ford Focuses were crap but I'm not an expert.
 
  • Like
Reactions: HawkinK.C.1
golfinghawkeye said:
Check the insurance on the Kia/Hyundai. With the Kia Boys and the ease of theft of older models that has jumped the premiums on Kia and Hyundai models. Personally go with a a boring Camry and drive it into the ground.
Click to expand...
Between my wife and I we had 3 Camrys and no problems. My wife drove a lot and put on >250,000 miles on each. I drove a little <110,000 in 14 years, again no problems.

After my wife passed, I wanted to get a new car, my daughter convinced me to get a Lexus, I got an ES300h ultra luxury, and I'm glad I did. It's an awesome car, quiet and smooth. A pleasure to drive.

Get a Toyota/Lexus, you will not regret it.
 
  • Like
Reactions: golfinghawkeye and IANDFAN
Ok so new question I think I have settled on a vehicle. A 2022 Honda HR-V with like 13k miles on it.

Not what I expected but it gets 31 hwy which you could do better but isn't bad. But my wife has bad knees and has a hard time getting in and out of low cars. Plus it has all wheel drive for the winter and is a good price for the year and mileage.

They list it at 21k but I was hoping they might come down to 19,500 or 20k even. Is this realistic? Any negotiating tips?

I have others in mind if I can't get that one.

BTW I am paying cash if that affects anything.
 
  • Like
Reactions: goldmom and BrianNole777
Hoosierhawkeye said:
Ok so new question I think I have settled on a vehicle. A 2022 Honda HR-V with like 13k miles on it.

Not what I expected but it gets 31 hwy which you could do better but isn't bad. But my wife has bad knees and has a hard time getting in and out of low cars. Plus it has all wheel drive for the winter and is a good price for the year and mileage.

They list it at 21k but I was hoping they might come down to 19,500 or 20k even. Is this realistic? Any negotiating tips?

I have others in mind if I can't get that one.

BTW I am paying cash if that affects anything.
Click to expand...


You could search for a similar vehicle and price and present to the dealer and ask if they can match it.

You could also offer the dealer $19K and try to meet in the middle at $20K.

That seems very realistic.
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: Tenacious E
BrianNole777 said:
You could search for a similar vehicle and price and present to the dealer and ask if they can match it.

You could also offer the dealer $19K and try to meet in the middle at $20K.

That seems very realistic.
Click to expand...

I couldn't find a similar one listed for that. I am just sort of wondering if the dealer would be likely to drop 1k off their price to move it.
 
Hoosierhawkeye said:
Ok so new question I think I have settled on a vehicle. A 2022 Honda HR-V with like 13k miles on it.

Not what I expected but it gets 31 hwy which you could do better but isn't bad. But my wife has bad knees and has a hard time getting in and out of low cars. Plus it has all wheel drive for the winter and is a good price for the year and mileage.

They list it at 21k but I was hoping they might come down to 19,500 or 20k even. Is this realistic? Any negotiating tips?

I have others in mind if I can't get that one.

BTW I am paying cash if that affects anything.
Click to expand...

Good choice,.. I'd be surprised if you could close the deal for less than 20K though,.. Low mileage late model Hondas are popular.
 
  • Like
Reactions: goldmom, golfinghawkeye and funksouljon
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

RicoSuave102954

Tariffs are yielding big dividends for America - Hyundai Motor Shares Rally After U.S. Investment Plan

Replies
1
Views
134
Off Topic
RicoSuave102954
RicoSuave102954
What Would Jesus Do?

Who's Buying a Car from Amazon?

Replies
2
Views
304
Off Topic
Nole-4-Life
N
BrianNole777

How often do you get an oil change?

Replies
47
Views
1K
Off Topic
beanerhawk
beanerhawk
ThorneStockton

My Best Friend Died Unexpectedly

Replies
70
Views
2K
Off Topic
so cal hawkfan
so cal hawkfan
RicoSuave102954

Automakers seek ‘opportunity in Trump’s tariffs".

Replies
0
Views
105
Off Topic
RicoSuave102954
RicoSuave102954
ADVERTISEMENT

Latest posts

ADVERTISEMENT
Top Bottom
Back