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Pauly Chase said:
What's the benefit of leasing?
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you're not stuck with something to sell. you can change cars frequently. the dealership takes care of everything for you. there are downaides though.

If you're buying a Jeep, don't look behind the car while the parking break is on, lest you end up a fucking pancake.
 
Pauly Chase said:
The only thing I can get new at my max budget is a RAV4 XLE. I need some all wheel drive. Might look at subaru xtrek, but I want something a bit luxurious this time.

i could also put down 15k and finance and get something in the 35k range, but I really dont want to do that.
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A 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi should be in you budget, and it's all wheel drive
 
Monkeyface said:
A 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi should be in you budget, and it's all wheel drive
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I saw a few that are priced reasonably, but I am too afraid to buy them since I have no idea of the previous owner(s)'s driving habits.

I am going to continue to look, if I can make it pass this winter, then I will just buy something in the 30K range next year all cash instead of financing.
 
Pauly Chase said:
I saw a few that are priced reasonably, but I am too afraid to buy them since I have no idea of the previous owner(s)'s driving habits.

I am going to continue to look, if I can make it pass this winter, then I will just buy something in the 30K range next year all cash instead of financing.
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I saw a black, lifted Jeep rubicon today. Looked very nice. Would definitely consider it if you don't drive long distances.
 
If I can save up about 35k for a car, then I am leaning heavily towards a New Tacoma Crew Cab 4x4 6 speed.
 
Pauly Chase said:
If I can save up about 35k for a car, then I am leaning heavily towards a New Tacoma Crew Cab 4x4 6 speed.
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The old Tacoma was the bomb. The new ones are really inefficient and are overpriced in my estimation.
 
doghouse said:
They have pretty good reviews from what I hear. Are you opposed to a full size?
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Anything full size crew cab, I am looking at 40k at least new. If I buy something next year, my max budget is 35k.

Out of all the full size trucks, I like Tundra and F-150 the most. Dislike the Titan the most.
 
Pauly Chase said:
Anything full size crew cab, I am looking at 40k at least new. If I buy something next year, my max budget is 35k.

Out of all the full size trucks, I like Tundra and F-150 the most. Dislike the Titan the most.
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Titan is garbo.

I just bought four 150's, XLTS, for 31k each. They were extended cab, which is the middle. I think the crew cabs were 34k. 2WD though. I think 4wd is about 2 grand or so more.
 
doghouse said:
Titan is garbo.

I just bought four 150's, XLTS, for 31k each. They were extended cab, which is the middle. I think the crew cabs were 34k. 2WD though. I think 4wd is about 2 grand or so more.
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Really, that is cheaper than I thought.
 
doghouse said:
I just bought four 150's, XLTS, for 31k each. They were extended cab, which is the middle. I think the crew cabs were 34k. 2WD though. I think 4wd is about 2 grand or so more.
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That seems cheap. Is that some sort of bulk price you get through Ford?
 
doghouse said:
Titan is garbo.

I just bought four 150's, XLTS, for 31k each. They were extended cab, which is the middle. I think the crew cabs were 34k. 2WD though. I think 4wd is about 2 grand or so more.
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Are you in some sort of construction work?
 
Rambo said:
That seems cheap. Is that some sort of bulk price you get through Ford?
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It's a good price, but nothing from Ford corporate. Just my dealer looking out.

There have been ridiculous subsidies on vehicles this year in general. It's been on the news quite a bit.
 
doghouse said:
It's a good price, but nothing from Ford corporate. Just my dealer looking out.

There have been ridiculous subsidies on vehicles this year in general. It's been on the news quite a bit.
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I just looked at a local dealer's site, you are on the spot, there are so many discounts on F150 currently. So a XLT crew cab 4X4, ecoboost V6 for 35k, and comes with a tow hitch, not that I am going to tow anything. But damn that is a good price.
 
Pauly Chase said:
I just looked at a local dealer's site, you are on the spot, there are so many discounts on F150 currently. So a XLT crew cab 4X4, ecoboost V6 for 35k, and comes with a tow hitch, not that I am going to tow anything. But damn that is a good price.
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Yeah, there you go. The car makers have been catching heat for all the discounts. Trying to.move product but not making money.

The Ecoboost V6 is a badass engine too btw.
 
doghouse said:
Yeah, there you go. The car makers have been catching heat for all the discounts. Trying to.move product but not making money.

The Ecoboost V6 is a badass engine too btw.
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Ford's quality? My cousin has a Fusion hybrid and she likes the it minus a minor bluetooth connection issue. Out of the Big 3, I actually like Ford the most, but never owned one so not sure of long term quality.
 
Pauly Chase said:
Ford's quality? My cousin has a Fusion hybrid and she likes the it minus a minor bluetooth connection issue. Out of the Big 3, I actually like Ford the most, but never owned one so not sure of long term quality.
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The current quality is very, very good. The finish on these 16's we just got is top top. Chevy/GMC pretty good too. Dodge is shit.
 
I find Ford's interior finishes much more refined compared to Chevy. Never sat in a GMC before, but assuming it is similar to a Chevy. Not a fan of Dodge in general.
 
I had a F150 before my acura. 160k miles. My dad got it brand new in 2001 then gave it to me and lasted till 2013 when i sold it. Out of all the car makers in the US or the world, ford is probably top top when it comes to consistency. Pauly Chase Pauly Chase
 
doghouse said:
Titan is garbo.

I just bought four 150's, XLTS, for 31k each. They were extended cab, which is the middle. I think the crew cabs were 34k. 2WD though. I think 4wd is about 2 grand or so more.
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I'all second doghouse doghouse . The F150 xlt is a nice ride with a nice array of options. The Ford Family pricing deal was crazy. I paid the same for the F150 ($44K CDN = $33K USD) as I did 10 years ago for my Tundra.
 
I am going to go by Ford's dealership tomorrow, not sure if I want to finance 22k currently, but if the rate is good, then I might seriously consider.

Glad did not buy the G37s the other day.
 
Pauly Chase said:
I am going to go by Ford's dealership tomorrow, not sure if I want to finance 22k currently, but if the rate is good, then I might seriously consider.

Glad did not buy the G37s the other day.
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Finance rates were really good when I bought. Wouldn't be a bad idea to finance it and save your cash for other things. You'd pay a pittance in financing
 
Thruth said:
Finance rates were really good when I bought. Wouldn't be a bad idea to finance it and save your cash for other things. You'd pay a pittance in financing
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I need to budget carefully. Got some huge expenses coming up before the year ends, going back to the old country for 2 weeks to visit grandparents and visit, don't want to rack up too much car debt and cc debt.

Will try not come back a commie and liberal.
 
Thruth said:
Have had old Tacomas and a newer one. Got rid of it as it just wasn't the same as the old ones

I've lost faith in Toyota
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Yep. I was a big Toyota guy for years, but current Toyota is like all the worst parts of 90s US makers. Just bloated and clunky.
 
Pauly Chase said:
I need to budget carefully. Got some huge expenses coming up before the year ends, going back to the old country for 2 weeks to visit grandparents and visit, don't want to rack up too much car debt and cc debt.

Will try not come back a commie and liberal.
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Well inflation is 2% ish, if you get the 1.5% or so rate Grand Potentate Grand Potentate quoted you are actually making out ahead.

I'd use the banks money whenever possible.
 
doghouse said:
Well inflation is 2% ish, if you get the 1.5% or so rate Grand Potentate Grand Potentate quoted you are actually making out ahead.

I'd use the banks money whenever possible.
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well, current CD rates for a 36 month term are hovering around 1.3-4%, so you can't quite beat the loan terms but you can damn sure come close.

hell, even on a 1% savings account you can do damn well against a 1.5% loan.
 
doghouse said:
Yep. I was a big Toyota guy for years, but current Toyota is like all the worst parts of 90s US makers. Just bloated and clunky.
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Exactly. Oldest platform out there and showing its age and lack of refinement
 
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