by "TDIGuy" (owenrosier)
Published 03/27/2017 at 12:22
by "TDIGuy" (owenrosier)
Published 03/27/2017 at 12:22
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So I recently bought a house which has be in a place where I am actually driving a good bit less on a day to day. I originally bought the passat new because I put so many miles on my car ( 14,000 since November). I am thinking though of trading down soon to lower my monthly payment. I am thinking something in the 10K-12K dollar range that is still reliable and under 75K miles. My thoughts have been the 2003-2008 Acura TSX or TL. Maybe a 2004- Up 4Runner as well. What Ideas do you have oppo or os the trading down thing a bad idea ?
"random001" (random001)
03/27/2017 at 12:27, STARS: 0
Just did the same thing, was a great decision to free up money to do house projects. BTW, Abarth!
"My citroen won't start" (lucasboechat)
03/27/2017 at 12:30, STARS: 0
sure
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/696375964/overview/
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/696912428/overview/
"Ash78, voting early and often" (ash78)
03/27/2017 at 12:33, STARS: 0
Tough call...you’re sort of throwing away $5k-$8k on the car you just bought, though. While your cash flow would be improved, can you live with that kind of disappearing wealth? My gut says stick with your existing purchase — but if cash flow is truly an issue, maybe see if you can refi with a credit union over a longer term to lower the payment. Honda or not, I just don’t see a near-100k car being “trouble free” and ready to suck up 30k miles/year without issue.
"boredalways" (boredalway666)
03/27/2017 at 12:38, STARS: 0
How about a Chevy Volt? Despite the link, you should be able to find one within your requirements
https://www.carmax.com/car/14236236
"For Sweden" (rallybeetle)
03/27/2017 at 13:01, STARS: 1
You can get a spectacular S80 for $12k
"TDIGuy" (owenrosier)
03/27/2017 at 13:15, STARS: 0
Yeah see thats why worry and where I’m stuck. No cash flow is not a problem but added cash flow is always nice. I can live with the passat no problem
"TDIGuy" (owenrosier)
03/27/2017 at 13:16, STARS: 0
Not a fan albeit a good deal
"TDIGuy" (owenrosier)
03/27/2017 at 13:16, STARS: 0
Both amazing but most likely unreliable
"TDIGuy" (owenrosier)
03/27/2017 at 13:17, STARS: 0
Yeah I feel like it might be worth it. But I don’t know I worry
"TDIGuy" (owenrosier)
03/27/2017 at 13:17, STARS: 1
Is an s80 reliable ?
"random001" (random001)
03/27/2017 at 13:26, STARS: 0
We all worry. It’s what we do. But it comes down to another thing. Do you NEED or WANT the Passat for any particular reason?
"For Sweden" (rallybeetle)
03/27/2017 at 13:32, STARS: 0
Pretty reliable, especially if you get one 2004 or after, which shouldn’t have the Opel transmission.
"TDIGuy" (owenrosier)
03/27/2017 at 13:44, STARS: 0
I have no specific attachment to it but I do like the car. I really am just looking to improve cash flow and long term loss in depreciation. If I keep the car too long then it will depreciate even faster.
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
03/27/2017 at 14:51, STARS: 0
What about a 100,000 mile LS430? Then you’d still be trading up.
"Nisman" (nisman)
03/27/2017 at 15:23, STARS: 0
TL is a good idea. You could get a type S manual in your price range!
"TDIGuy" (owenrosier)
03/27/2017 at 16:41, STARS: 2
Now finding one is the question
"Nisman" (nisman)
03/27/2017 at 17:11, STARS: 0
There was one on Chicago Craigslist the other day
"Nisman" (nisman)
03/27/2017 at 17:12, STARS: 0
https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/6057399458.html
"Nisman" (nisman)
03/27/2017 at 17:12, STARS: 0
Kind of higher mileage but the interior is perfect. Plus that color combo and waffle wheels
"No Prius Needed" (nopriusneeded)
03/27/2017 at 18:21, STARS: 0
What about the RL?
"awmaster10" (awmaster10)
04/18/2017 at 12:57, STARS: 0
Do it. The 10-12k price range has some really nice reliable Japanese sedans from the end of their boom era.
Wouldnt even call most of them downgrades from a passat either