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Do you keep on dumping money into an old car?
Posted on 8/11/19 at 6:22 pm
Posted on 8/11/19 at 6:22 pm
15+ year old car runs like a top but I have a dent I'm considering fixing. Cost to fix is $400. KBB value of car is maybe $2K.
Just feels trashy rolling around with a dent in and otherwise great shape car.
Just feels trashy rolling around with a dent in and otherwise great shape car.
Posted on 8/11/19 at 6:23 pm to lsu xman
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Just feels trashy rolling around with a dent in and otherwise great shape car.
So the dent makes you feel trashy, not the fact that your ride is valued at 2k?
Posted on 8/11/19 at 6:25 pm to lsu xman
Leave the dent. Anyone who judges you based on your vehicle is nobody worthy of your concern.
Posted on 8/11/19 at 6:27 pm to lsu xman
Pull it out with a plunger
Posted on 8/11/19 at 6:29 pm to lsu xman
If it bothers you, fix it. How much longer do you plan on driving it?
People blow $400 on all kinds of dumb shite that won’t last nearly as long.
Cost per use man, go for it.
People blow $400 on all kinds of dumb shite that won’t last nearly as long.
Cost per use man, go for it.
Posted on 8/11/19 at 6:31 pm to lsu xman
Knock off the mirror nobody will notice the trashy dent anymore.
Posted on 8/11/19 at 6:32 pm to Geauxtiga
$400 fix a dent or new car and payment? You said the car is in stellar condition otherwise. It's a no brainer decision, dude.
A new car to impress others? They ain't payin' for it.
Next.....
A new car to impress others? They ain't payin' for it.
Next.....
Posted on 8/11/19 at 6:32 pm to lsu xman
Fixing a dent is not dumping money in an old car. Throwing parts and repairs in an old car is. If the dent bothers you fix it.
Posted on 8/11/19 at 6:36 pm to lsu xman
This is what I love about this board. It’s the only place one can get sound financial advice
Posted on 8/11/19 at 6:38 pm to lsu xman
Sam Walton drove a raggedy arse ford truck. Who cares what you drive.
Posted on 8/11/19 at 6:39 pm to MrLSU
I've still got a '99 Silverado 4x4 that I wouldn't dream of parting with. Runs like a top. I had it repainted 10 years ago (better than factory paint).
2 year registration was $20!!! Insurance is cheaper, too.
2 year registration was $20!!! Insurance is cheaper, too.
Posted on 8/11/19 at 6:41 pm to Sebastian
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Throwing parts and repairs in an old car is. If the dent bothers you fix it.
Difference is with repairs there's uncertainty. If I spend $400 to keep it running, is it good for another year or will it be back in the shop next month?
Here the dent is purely cosmetic.
Posted on 8/11/19 at 6:45 pm to lsu xman
Posted on 8/11/19 at 6:46 pm to lsu xman
It's still under 100K miles and I do less than 5K a year.
Just bought some engine and cabin air filters waiting for delivery. Less than $600 in repairs(non-routine maintenance)in 15+ yrs.
Just bought some engine and cabin air filters waiting for delivery. Less than $600 in repairs(non-routine maintenance)in 15+ yrs.
Posted on 8/11/19 at 6:48 pm to Johnny Carson
I was going to suggest the Band Aid. My buddy did that and got tons of laughs and attention for it. Except frickers kept stealing the band aid magnet in parking lots and he kept having to replace it because he got addicted to the attention from it.
Posted on 8/11/19 at 6:50 pm to Scooba
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People blow $400 on all kinds of dumb shite that won’t last nearly as long.
What utility value has the car lost by having a dent in it?
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