"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
07/04/2016 at 12:06 • Filed to: Car-shopping
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"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
07/04/2016 at 12:06 • Filed to: Car-shopping | 2
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... that ain’t fuckin’ happenin.’
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Right?...
S65
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/04/2016 at 12:10 |
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You better not sell that truck
Under_Score
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/04/2016 at 12:11 |
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But you have your newer work Tacoma already.
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Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> Under_Score
07/04/2016 at 12:12 |
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[Indifferent side glance] it just takes up precious parking I could use for 3 paseos.
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Under_Score
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/04/2016 at 12:18 |
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I was just wondering why she’d want you to get another truck because you have two already.
Scott
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/04/2016 at 12:24 |
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I’m facing a similar issue. A year and a half ago I bought an SUV, my partner needed wheels he could drive (he can’t drive a manual) and my truck was getting worn out from too many miles as a daily driver, so was my wallet paying for the gas. We compromised on what we wanted for a second vehicle, but he mostly got what he wanted. My wants were better fuel economy and paying cash... I got better fuel economy. At the time I told him since he’s getting most of what he wants in the vehicle the next car is my choice.
Now because fuel costs are not an issue any more, and I was able to get some of the major issues on my truck fixed I’m back driving it as a DD. Unfortunately I’m fearing that all those miles are going to take a toll on my old truck that is just not worth the cost. My partner has suggested I get another truck. I’m not crazy about that, when I said the next vehicle is my choice I was not thinking replacing my truck. The problem is we need a truck, but I don’t need a truck as a DD.
At the moment I can’t afford the car I would prefer to get. Hell I can’t afford to get a truck to replace my current truck. And if something major happens to my truck, which is likely using it as a DD like I am, I probably won’t be able to afford the repair.
I've considered getting a real cheap beater as a DD so I can get the truck running better, but I can see my partner saying ok time to replace the SUV with what I want, and I'll never end up with the car I'd like.
TheTurbochargedSquirrel
> Under_Score
07/04/2016 at 12:27 |
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I think it’s that he wants another truck and the wife’s conditions are that he sells the one he already has first.
vicali
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/04/2016 at 12:33 |
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No Dice.. You need a parking lift;
For some reason there are no pics of these with a Celica and a Hilux.. weird.
Cash Rewards
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/04/2016 at 12:36 |
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Rather than sell the truck, you could just give it to me! Everyone wins!
smobgirl
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/04/2016 at 12:53 |
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I'd be happy to store any additional vehicles here, free of charge...
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Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> Scott
07/04/2016 at 20:46 |
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Cheap beater sounds nice, but as someone who has done that for years... you really should just get something you’d be willing to keep long term if necessary
DynamicWeight
> Scott
07/05/2016 at 12:46 |
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Only buy cars you want to drive. If driving a “cheap beater” will be nicer than driving your truck, go for it, but it’s going to be tough, really tough, to own a complete second car and “save money” in the long run versus maintaining and driving one car. Unless your truck is a total pig and you drive a lot of miles; registration, insurance, maintenance and initial cost, are going to add up to more then maintenance + lower fuel economy.
That metric goes out the window if you buy a second car you really like. For instance, my combo is Tacoma/Miata. Sure it costs me more than just owning one car, but I get so much joy from both.