Ok, let's get some opinions. My daily driver is a 2007 Hyundai Tucson. Only thing special about it is that it's a rare 5 speed. It just hit 180,000 miles last week. It probably needs around $2500 worth of work. It runs well and I have it set up the way I want it. For a plain suv, I really like it. Would you invest that kind of money knowing it could blow up at any moment due to age or dump it? I do not intend on buying a brand new replacement as this is a work truck and takes a beating.
Yes? No?
When to bail on an old car
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When to bail on an old car
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Re: When to bail on an old car
I asked that question with every car.
My 1984 Honda had 240,000 miles and needed a head gasket. Everything else worked so I had it done. Then 3 weeks later it got t-boned so it was time.
My 1999 Honda had 260,000 miles and the tranny went, so it was time.
My 2001 Civic has 266,000 and the head gasket went for the 2nd time, so it went.
So... if you feel that after $2500 it can still drop dead, get rid of it. But if you think you can get 1 year or two then do it.
BTW, Subaru has 0% on some models.
My 1984 Honda had 240,000 miles and needed a head gasket. Everything else worked so I had it done. Then 3 weeks later it got t-boned so it was time.
My 1999 Honda had 260,000 miles and the tranny went, so it was time.
My 2001 Civic has 266,000 and the head gasket went for the 2nd time, so it went.
So... if you feel that after $2500 it can still drop dead, get rid of it. But if you think you can get 1 year or two then do it.
BTW, Subaru has 0% on some models.
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Re: When to bail on an old car
Here's another thought...
Is it worth anything as is?
If you put $2500 into it is it worth more than $2500 additional?
Can you afford another car?
A 2021 Subaru Impreza 5 door with automatic is $21,500 with 0% for 63 months, that's $350/month. Ask Ed, he has one, so does Toby and I have a 4 door. Toby says is larger inside than his Forester.
Is it worth anything as is?
If you put $2500 into it is it worth more than $2500 additional?
Can you afford another car?
A 2021 Subaru Impreza 5 door with automatic is $21,500 with 0% for 63 months, that's $350/month. Ask Ed, he has one, so does Toby and I have a 4 door. Toby says is larger inside than his Forester.
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"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
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"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
Re: When to bail on an old car
Tundra .
I'm not an air cooled snob , I like them all !
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Re: When to bail on an old car
What's that gonna cost him with the number of miles he drives?Tom wrote:Tundra .
My Impreza gets as much as 38mpg.
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When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
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Re: When to bail on an old car
if it’s been good to u for all these years & miles but now needs some TLC, it’s not a waste
if you’re ready for something else, kiss her on the forehead n say goodbye
if you’re ready for something else, kiss her on the forehead n say goodbye
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Re: When to bail on an old car
Can it pull my trailer onto the beach ?Glenn wrote: My Impreza gets as much as 38mpg.
I'm not an air cooled snob , I like them all !
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Re: When to bail on an old car
Can it go 150 miles on $10 worth of gas?Tom wrote:Can it pull my trailer onto the beach ?Glenn wrote: My Impreza gets as much as 38mpg.
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Re: When to bail on an old car
Buy a tundra
"I will be Setting aside my trusty can of starter fluid"ObnoxiousBlue wrote: quickly diagnosed as a break in the wire, and in no more than a twiddle of his finger Peabody and I took it back to the pavement
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Re: When to bail on an old car
22mpg highwayBusBq Bill wrote:Buy a tundra
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Re: When to bail on an old car
Glenn you need to fact check the monroney sticker on a tundra ! Lol
"I will be Setting aside my trusty can of starter fluid"ObnoxiousBlue wrote: quickly diagnosed as a break in the wire, and in no more than a twiddle of his finger Peabody and I took it back to the pavement
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You're right, I was looking at the Tacoma.BusBq Bill wrote:Glenn you need to fact check the monroney sticker on a tundra ! Lol
Tundra is 17mpg highway.
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When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
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Re: When to bail on an old car
I don't need something that big. And Glenn is right, with the amount of miles I drive every year, gas mileage would help.
I think I'm gonna do some of the work now and if it survives the winter, do the rest
I think I'm gonna do some of the work now and if it survives the winter, do the rest
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Re: When to bail on an old car
MrBreeze wrote:Ok, let's get some opinions. My daily driver is a 2007 Hyundai Tucson. Only thing special about it is that it's a rare 5 speed. It just hit 180,000 miles last week. It probably needs around $2500 worth of work. It runs well and I have it set up the way I want it. For a plain suv, I really like it. Would you invest that kind of money knowing it could blow up at any moment due to age or dump it? I do not intend on buying a brand new replacement as this is a work truck and takes a beating.
Yes? No?
What is in the $2500? I ask bc if it is $1k for brakes.... I call BS. I have a similar situation with my beater 04 Sentra.
I have few levels of whats ' needed' in car?
run and drive? Safety? Pass inspection?
The short version.... only give it what it needs and do what you can yourself to save yourself the cash.
Glenn wrote:I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
MrBreeze wrote: This is the DVG board. The threads flow as they flow.
Deal with it.
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Power steering pumpRaj wrote:What is in the $2500? I ask bc if it is $1k for brakes.... I call BS. I have a similar situation with my beater 04 Sentra.
I have few levels of whats ' needed' in car?
run and drive? Safety? Pass inspection?
The short version.... only give it what it needs and do what you can yourself to save yourself the cash.
Exhaust
Clutch
Timing Belt
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Re: When to bail on an old car
Rob, get this:
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Re: When to bail on an old car
Glenn Saw that on barret last year. Pretty cool prob 17 mpg too but way cooler than tundra . Rob I was just kidding about tundra. It's comfy and huge and a gas hog unnecessary. It produces 3 times the nox and c02 and more than twice the fuel but it's ok according to epa. A small 50mpg diesel vw sportwagon is why the earth is going to crumble from pollution apparently. So I went with the epa thinks good a tundra. Lol
"I will be Setting aside my trusty can of starter fluid"ObnoxiousBlue wrote: quickly diagnosed as a break in the wire, and in no more than a twiddle of his finger Peabody and I took it back to the pavement
Re: When to bail on an old car
Clutch and belt are on the bigger side of the jobs. Although doable at home, I dont think you want to do the belt or clutch. I'll ask my buddy who is a mechanic, if he wants to do a side job for you, but truth is... like all us old guys... time is more precious than money these days.MrBreeze wrote:Power steering pumpRaj wrote:What is in the $2500? I ask bc if it is $1k for brakes.... I call BS. I have a similar situation with my beater 04 Sentra.
I have few levels of whats ' needed' in car?
run and drive? Safety? Pass inspection?
The short version.... only give it what it needs and do what you can yourself to save yourself the cash.
Exhaust
Clutch
Timing Belt
Glenn wrote:I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
MrBreeze wrote: This is the DVG board. The threads flow as they flow.
Deal with it.
Re: When to bail on an old car
I was just yanking your chain (and Glenn's) too. I was excited about the 22 mpg Glenn was talking about and then Bill killed my buzz. That's a lot of work that needs to be done and i don't think the price is that far out of line. Having said that it's probably better to stay with the devil you know if you aren't going to buy something new.BusBq Bill wrote:Glenn Saw that on barret last year. Pretty cool prob 17 mpg too but way cooler than tundra . Rob I was just kidding about tundra. It's comfy and huge and a gas hog unnecessary. It produces 3 times the nox and c02 and more than twice the fuel but it's ok according to epa. A small 50mpg diesel vw sportwagon is why the earth is going to crumble from pollution apparently. So I went with the epa thinks good a tundra. Lol
I'm not an air cooled snob , I like them all !
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Re: When to bail on an old car
Fix the car. Still cheaper than a new car and at least you know what you have. A new old car will be a new can of worms.
"I will be Setting aside my trusty can of starter fluid"ObnoxiousBlue wrote: quickly diagnosed as a break in the wire, and in no more than a twiddle of his finger Peabody and I took it back to the pavement
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Probably the plan for now
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Re: When to bail on an old car
So the exhaust rattle was the 2nd cat, so that was "repaired". The power steering was a hose. Got the oil changed and 3 fan belts replaced. Got it back home for now. Looks like to replace the clutch and the timing belt I'd be looking at around $1700. I'm going to see where it's at after we get our tax refind. If it's still running well I'll probably get at least the timing belt done ($700 or so). The clutch works fine, so when it finally decides to start slipping I can decide then.
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