What's Everybody Driving These Days? Vehicles are so Overpriced it's Sickening!

I have a parking lot full of those waiting for little things like transmissions... transfer cases... suspension parts due to the pretty, huge offset roller skate wheels (clown shoes) the "look at me" crowd puts on them.

I complain about what moran kids do to the trucks but I end up making a lot of money off them.

he's he'll too saddle.

1999 Toyota 4Runner 4X4 3.4 V6
400K miles
Made in Japan

https://imgur.com/IaPIIPL

1998 Toyota 4Runner Turbo Diesel (350K kilometers, made in Japan) that I have owned since 2006.

It need $10K in work and rebuilds. :( Not sure what I am going to do.

Last Edited by Happy in Nature on 12/30/2022 08:22 PM

'75 VW Bus with '74 (no f.i.) engine.

Good for you OP!!!

It is so nice to see people enjoying what they like after working so hard!

2019 Chevy Silverado here. I mean an Okie should drive a truck, right?

My first car was a factory ordered 1987 IROC-Z28 as a younger person - Got it up to 138 mph one time!

Hope you completely enjoy your toys and hope your shoulder is doing better!

Get a second opinion.

Those are NOT fun to put wheel bearings in. I destroyed an $800 OTC Hub Tamer and had to break the whole front end down and jig it up in the press. Found out later they sell assembled knuckles that don't make you hate your life when the job is done.

2001 Honda CrV
79,000
Miles

Transmission maybe screwed though.

Citroen C5 X 7, 2010 2litre diesel wagon.
Unbelievable suspension and fuel economy.
HNY folks

Bad move going from Toyota to Subaru

M1 Abrams.
When I want fuel savings, I have 100 illegals hooked up in harnesses to pull it.

Green power, baby.
Jalepeno green.

She's also ugly.



(j/k Happy. I had to go for the obvious punchline. Forgive me)

Are those the ones with Apple Car Play?

Damn. Im holding back tears while Im typing this. Im very sorry to hear, Im keeping you in my prayers. You are one very brave person.

a fucking $135k car lol, must be some rich people on this board

GLPers say the economy is shit but I'm just not seeing it with regards to cars (specifically)... seems like "everybody" is driving a $70k truck these days or at least a $40k SUV. even minimum wage workers seem to be seen in newer 2018+ vehicles

I know some of these people from my area personally and most of them make $15-$20/hour, they don't LOOK like they're making good money on the surface

so either GLPers are wrong and the economy is actually fine or the economy is shit but these people I see in day-to-day life driving around in financed $70k trucks are up to their eyeballs in debt or "barely" paying their bills - it can't be both

2000 model volvo S80 with a 2.5L VW 5 cylinder

Amazing car, amazing engine

Holds the record in the UK for most km driven, over 1.2M or 800k miles

Great car, plan to keep at least until I retire, maybe even buy a few more

If you ain't driving something that can run over the street trash when needed, you need to re-think your priorities.

I always wanted a Citroën 2CV! I think they are the cutest little things!

My dream car is a 1967 RS/SS in solid black. The light covers that flip make the front end look so awesome.

2001 dodge Dakota. 245000 miles, try very hard to take care of it. Just don't want a newer truck.

2018 Porsche 718 Cayman S
Reads your mind…does whatever you want it to do

Needs a differential (cannot make a right turn in 4WD or it will snap - been there, done that, have the t-shirt), partial motor rebuild (I cannot drive up steep hills without overheating, cannot use AC without overheating engine), power steering pump (rebuilt twice already), headlights, windshield (old glass, hard to see at night), heat shield, mud guards on all four wheels, Magma shocks (presently driving on broken shocks because...), rear taillight cover, and speedometer cable. If I do all that, then it's time for paint and body work.

Labor is cheap, but parts are expensive and anything new (if it can be found) has 15% VAT added. Newer Hilux is in the $25K range, so rebuild is probably best.

You want a fooking medal or something?

Forgot…paid in full, cash

BARR: Biden’s ‘Infrastructure’ Bill Contains Backdoor ‘Kill Switch’ For Cars

Thank all of the GOPe RINOs who voted for this piece of garbage, which also contains gun control garbage. “Remotely access” = shut your car off whenever they like.

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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE63 AMG suv and a 2018 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R. Traded a 2016 Range Rover Sport SC for the Benz which I kind of miss. And traded a 2008 BMW M3 sedan for the Shelby which in retrospect was a mistake. That M3 was the perfect car in my book.

Toyota corolla 06 and camery 05.
Both super reliable.
Both startup first key turn after sitting for 6 months.

Sometimes drive a Tundra but if I dont have to but the gas can be expensive.

I bought a 2012 BMW 535Xi (F10 Generation) It's the best car I've ever owned. It's power full & fast when you need it(300HP), all wheel drive, and extremely quiet inside even on noisy freeways.

In 2012 the sticker price was ridiculous, 65K - But now days that's not that much. I bought for 21K with 45K miles. I've got 115K miles on it now. This is the only work that's been done and all of it by me.

1. Electric water pump @74K (fails right on schedule)
2. Valve Cover & gasket @110K (gasket starting to leak and built in un-servicable PVC valve failed.(bastards!)
3. Spark Plugs @100K
4. Serpentine Belt @ 100K
5. 2 Sets of tires
6. Battery at around 90K

All the parts(minus tires) so far are less $800.

Pretty good in my book. Oil changes every 10K not in the figure above. Next thing I need to do is the lifetime spam fluid.

Last Edited by Sumting Big on 12/30/2022 08:40 PM

I had a chuckle remembering your email when I found myself pulling the engine out of an excavator the other day.

I thought you got that Yoda squared away?