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re: When do you decide to get a new vehicle?

Posted on 10/13/23 at 10:53 am to
Posted by justaniceguy
Member since Sep 2020
5840 posts
Posted on 10/13/23 at 10:53 am to
Unfathomably based. I do the same. Driving a 99 Tahoe with 138k miles right now.
Posted by DCtiger1
Member since Jul 2009
10186 posts
Posted on 10/13/23 at 10:54 am to
Do you understand how LIABILITY works? Every single time your dumbass runs from the question. It has nothing to do with the value of your vehicle. If your net worth is 2 million and you have a liability limit of 25k, your exposure is enormous.

You try to act like a fricking big shot on here, but continue to prove how fricking retarded you are daily.

No one with a net worth of 2 million is driving around willingly with zero coverage to protect said net worth.

We can all thank you I suppose, once Gordon milks your arse dry to pay for some NIL deals because you don’t have basic understanding of liability.
This post was edited on 10/13/23 at 10:56 am
Posted by DCtiger1
Member since Jul 2009
10186 posts
Posted on 10/13/23 at 10:55 am to
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The value or purchase method of what you drive has zero to do with liability issues. Jesus.


His lack of understanding around this shows how much of a bullshitter he is.
Posted by BabyTac
Austin, TX
Member since Jun 2008
14402 posts
Posted on 10/13/23 at 10:57 am to
Do you work for an insurance company?
Posted by GreatLakesTiger24
Member since May 2012
57866 posts
Posted on 10/13/23 at 10:58 am to
Did anyone else know that babytac is a successful executive and also frugal?
Posted by DCtiger1
Member since Jul 2009
10186 posts
Posted on 10/13/23 at 10:58 am to
Answer the question moron. You cause an accident and cause 250k in damages. You have 25k in coverage, where do you think the rest of the damages come from?
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
172223 posts
Posted on 10/13/23 at 10:59 am to
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Do you work for an insurance company?


No.
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
172223 posts
Posted on 10/13/23 at 10:59 am to
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You cause an accident and cause 250k in damages. You have 25k in coverage, where do you think the rest of the damages come from?


Physical damage is the least of worries.
Posted by DCtiger1
Member since Jul 2009
10186 posts
Posted on 10/13/23 at 11:02 am to
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Physical damage is the least of worries.


I agree, but I’m dumbing it down for his feeble mind. His response will be that he’s a safe driver and doesn’t cause accidents
Posted by BabyTac
Austin, TX
Member since Jun 2008
14402 posts
Posted on 10/13/23 at 11:03 am to
I’m 46, never been in an accident. I don’t drive like an a-hole. frick you and the government for forcing me to give you money every month.
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
172223 posts
Posted on 10/13/23 at 11:05 am to
I’ve never gotten money from you, can I give you my venmo?
Posted by DCtiger1
Member since Jul 2009
10186 posts
Posted on 10/13/23 at 11:05 am to
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I’m 46, never been in an accident. I don’t drive like an a-hole. frick you and the government for forcing me to give you money every month.


As always you can’t answer a simple question. Your view of insurance proves you have the IQ of a grapefruit. It also proves you’re a fricking liar about your net worth, which is absolutely pathetic.
Posted by Cheese Grits
Wherever I lay my hat is my home
Member since Apr 2012
58831 posts
Posted on 10/13/23 at 11:12 am to
quote:

When do you decide to get a new vehicle?


I am thinking it was the 1990's

quote:

Desire to ensure safety and dependability


One of the cheapest to insure and get work done
Pretty dad gum dependable but not attractive to kids (grandpa vehicle)

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Should I drive it until it dies and donate it to a junkyard or start looking for a similar deal?


When I buy a vehicle it is all cash, no debt
Have a tiny savings account for vehicle, as soon as I get new I start saving to buy the next one. If I die first, it is my funeral savings account.

I dislike the move to trucks and SUV's as this is based non getting consumers to buy them as manufacturers have higher profit margins. Sedans are preferred but they are being phased out

Best is to get low milage yet high appearance from older people you know or someone else knows so you get good history of their habits. Little old ladies may have immaculate cars they never bothered to change the oil in. Little old men may have embraced their youth in mechanical wear and tear.

I like quiet sedans for daily use and road trips
I like cheap vans (trucks & SUV's too expensive) for hauling, towing, or fishing
Posted by WhiskeyThrottle
Weatherford Tx
Member since Nov 2017
6502 posts
Posted on 10/13/23 at 11:13 am to
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Drive it until it dies. While doing that look up what a note on the next one you will want is. Start putting that money aside as if you are paying the note.



This is what I'm currently doing. Started the fund in August or September last year. It's growing pretty nicely. I find myself wanting a new truck lately, but the truck I want is an absurd amount of money and I can't convince myself to pull the trigger until my current Tundra decides it's time. I have 190k on it, and it hasn't given me a lick of problems yet. Oil, tires and normal maintenance items only. And it's the 5.7. It drives nice and does everything I need it to for the most part.
Posted by Klondikekajun
Member since Jun 2020
1407 posts
Posted on 10/13/23 at 11:16 am to
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You cause an accident and cause 250k in damages. You have 25k in coverage, where do you think the rest of the damages come from?


Considering even shitty new cars are $30-40k, even a “fender bender” can exceed those limits.
Factor in that a third of all drivers are uninsured, you’re really screwed if anything happens regardless of whether it’s your fault.
Posted by BabyTac
Austin, TX
Member since Jun 2008
14402 posts
Posted on 10/13/23 at 11:27 am to
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As always you can’t answer a simple question.


If I have to for out $250k then so be it. I’ll take that 0.000000001% chance. That’s my choice. No reason I should write you assholes a check every month and get nothing in return. Insurance is the #1 problem and corrupt business in this country.
This post was edited on 10/13/23 at 11:33 am
Posted by Celery
Nuevo York
Member since Nov 2010
11298 posts
Posted on 10/13/23 at 11:28 am to
When the upkeep and maintenance becomes more expensive than the actual value of the car.
Posted by Macfly
BR & DS
Member since Jan 2016
9521 posts
Posted on 10/13/23 at 11:31 am to
If it's a problem that can't be fixed without a lot of work and expense.
Wife's car with Northstar engine leaked oil badly and could only be repaired by dropping the entire subframe. PITA to disconnect everything, lift the car drop the engine and subframe out the bottom and tear down engine.
Everything else worked flawlessly, so did a trade for a 2 year old car with only 18K miles. Got great trade value due to the frigid cold AC.
Posted by keakar
Member since Jan 2017
30152 posts
Posted on 10/13/23 at 11:41 am to
easy way is whenever you feel the need to

my cousin buy brand new truck every 3 years no matter what. the money he wastes doing it is insane but it makes him happy and he justifies it by saying his vehicle is always new and under warranty. i even tried to make a deal with him to let me go with him to buy his next one and buy it from him at book trade-in value but he is an a-hole so he wanted no part of it.

most people buy vehicles only when its needed because money is tight. that covers 80% of those buying.

the other 20% is like my cousin and is covered under "i have the money so i dont care" catagory.

i think its as random and individually different for each person as who you pick to marry
This post was edited on 10/13/23 at 11:44 am
Posted by guzziguy
Lake Forest
Member since Jun 2022
484 posts
Posted on 10/13/23 at 11:48 am to
Love my '03 Mazda with 256k miles but it is blowing blue smoke and I can't find a replacement engine with a decent warranty.
I'd do a motor swap and keep it another twenty years if I could.
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