Opponions- Car Situation

"hedbutter" (hedbutter) 08/22/2018 at 14:15 • Filed to: None

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Oppo- my GFs is up in a couple month’s and we’re debating on what do to next for our car situation. Currently we have my 18 crosstrek (financed), 1990 jeep comanche long bed (125k miles) and her lease. We’ve talked a little bit about just returning the lease and going with the crosstrek and jeep, but i have some concerns daily’ing the jeep (mainly, manual locks/windows, no airbags/seat retractors dont seem to want to lock). Wanted to get opinions on the options below:

Option 1- She gets a new lease and/or buys new/used, continue as is (slowly fixing comanche’s issues)

Option 2- She drives crosstrek, fix/update following on jeep for peace of mind/comfort.

Transmission flush/fill/possible upgrade to open cooling (PoM)

Rad Flush/fill (PoM)

AC Recharged/fixed (comfort)

Rust proofing (hoping i can do this on my own, but also finishing a basement office reno) (PoM)

Seatbelt replace(PoM)

Option 3- She drives crosstrek, sell comanche and replace with something newer/needs less work to feel better as a daily

Option 4- lease/buy new truck together, sell comanche keep crosstrek

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > hedbutter 08/22/2018 at 14:20

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I mean, what do either of you *want* in a daily? Will the Comanche fit your needs, even if spruced up? What’s the financial benefit to selling the Jeep and do you need that benefit?

Are you comfortable making both monthly payments?  If yes, then I’d say keep the Subaru and consider purchasing a 4-6 year old car that fits her desires. If no, then figure out if you can buy a car in cash (or if selling the Jeep would allow you to do so) that, again, fits your wants/needs. 

So Shiney. So Chrome! So Frunky > hedbutter 08/22/2018 at 14:38

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Well assuming that you need the truck for your continued renovation and you have a monthly budget in the form of X amount of dollars previously used for a lease I’d consider buying something only a few years old (car of some type). But then again I just personally don’t like leases and you didn’t say anything about budget or what you need the car for other than transportation.

I’m in a similar situation in that I have an old truck I use once in a while, a new car that will be paid off in a year, and my wife’s jankey commuter. When her car dies she will either take mine and I’ll get something used or we will buy her a new bigger car (especially if we have a kid on the way). It’s likely our budget will really steer the choice.

Aremmes > hedbutter 08/22/2018 at 14:40

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What does she like in a car? Or, to phrase it differently, what does her ideal daily-driven car look like? Does she like the Crosstrek enough to drive it daily? Consider that first, since it’s her current car that’ll have to go first.

Spridget > hedbutter 08/22/2018 at 14:52

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Have her drive the Comanche. 

just-a-scratch > hedbutter 08/22/2018 at 14:52

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If it were me, I would prioritize my partner’s preference of vehicle. I can live with a fair number of flaws. Keeping her happy does more to keep me comfortable than any air conditioning ever will.

Aside from that, it’s hard to know your vehicle needs. 

Stapleface > hedbutter 08/22/2018 at 14:53

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While the Commanche is cool , I just think the best option is probably#3.

Get a truck you don’t really have to worry  too much about and can just drive.

hedbutter > Aremmes 08/22/2018 at 15:35

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Should have included some more info. She drives to work 15 minutes each day, while my current project has me at home (or at the client site where i’d uber to the airport). Even if my current project ends , i would most likely be using mass transit or going to the airport weekly. As far as her car, the requirements are heated seats, remote start, and awd (which the crosstrek hits). It may not be her ideal vehicle based on looks, but checks the boxes. H er current car is a forester .  

hedbutter > Spridget 08/22/2018 at 15:35

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She’s not a huge fan of riding in it, so i dont think that’ll work in my favor.

hedbutter > Stapleface 08/22/2018 at 15:37

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The comanche is clean/runs well, I’d just want to have AC if I’m going to be running it year round/want it to be freshened up a bit (although having airbags and such would be nice for longer drives to my parents). The crosstrek ticks the boxes that she’s looking for as well which sparked the conversation .

hedbutter > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind 08/22/2018 at 15:42

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yeah- we’re fine with making the payments, but anything saved would go towards paying off the remainder of school loans which is always good. The comanche fits my needs, just would prefer the peace of mind/comfort for longer trips and daily use. The crosstrek fits her needs based on her current wants so thats why were considering it.

hedbutter > So Shiney. So Chrome! So Frunky 08/22/2018 at 15:47

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Yep, we’re also going to consider used when the time comes. I dont necessarily NEED the truck, but it definitely makes life easy and its in good shape (other than the things mentioned) so it could be made to daily duty pretty easy. I listed it out below , but my need for transportation right now is errands/social, as my current project as me remote or at the client site. When this one ends, i’ll most likely be going to the airport weekly or taking transit so my needs are more for around the house/errands.

So Shiney. So Chrome! So Frunky > hedbutter 08/22/2018 at 15:55

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Sounds like you need what my pilot friends just call an ‘ airport car’ . Something that spends most of it’s life in the airport parking lot to be used by air crews. They are usually cheap, non de script, but reliable enough to always start after sitting for a week or two. Usually a less than 10 year old corolla or camery or something like that

nermal > hedbutter 08/22/2018 at 18:16

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You keep the Subaru and Jeep as is, she gets something new under her name when her lease is up.

Don’t buy anything on joint credit until you upgrade her from GF to Wife.

Stapleface > hedbutter 08/22/2018 at 21:28

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How do you like your Crosstrek anyway? I had a ‘13 with the CVT and it was phenomenal in the snow with winter tires. I traded it in because the combination of ho-hum acceleration and middling fuel economy got to me. I ended up just getting a Civic because I figured if i’m gonna be slow, at least g et better MP Gs.

Do you have the manual or CVT in yours?

hedbutter > Stapleface 08/22/2018 at 22:48

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I have an 18 with the CVT. I’ve gotten 33mpg (onboard) on a trip to jersey from pittsburgh and 31 on a trip to asheville, Charlotte and back so I’ve been happy with the mileage. I changed from a GMC Sierra so the acceleration seems fine for me. It did awesome with snow/ sno-nuts and during hunting season on some muddy roads.

hedbutter > just-a-scratch 08/22/2018 at 23:03

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The crosstrek ticks all her must haves (not necessarily looks th o ).

hedbutter > nermal 08/22/2018 at 23:03

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The car upgrade isnt the only upgrade in the works

just-a-scratch > hedbutter 08/23/2018 at 03:53

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In that case ditching the lease and keeping the other two is provably sound financially and seems workable for her. I assume you’ve both talked about it. Try out that scenario for a couple days before ditching the leased car . You already have all the vehicles. If it’s not what you need, you haven’t wasted much time and money finding out.