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"scoob" (scoobsti) 02/04/2019 at 12:00 • Filed to: None

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For Sweden > scoob 02/04/2019 at 12:05

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$40,000 will buy a well-optioned Mazda 3, right?

Chariotoflove > scoob 02/04/2019 at 12:07

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Stay away from people who have nothing to lose.

OTOH, someone in a POS worth nothing can probably less afford to lose it than some with a new car and lots of insurance. 

random001 > scoob 02/04/2019 at 12:07

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I like it when people try to fight the Montero...

punkgoose17 > scoob 02/04/2019 at 12:11

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In my $1200 POS I would be the only one to die. I am sure their beige CUV will keep them safe.

HammerheadFistpunch > scoob 02/04/2019 at 12:13

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The joys of driving a 23 year vehicle with obvious battle scars. It comes in handy when people are lane straddling or doing that MADDENING thing where they come back into the traffic lane from a left turn lane because they somehow need more room to make a left turn [ *@#$@#$!!}] . I get right up to their mirrors to help them understand the difference in price between a piece of glass mirror and a mirror with blind spot monitoring, heating and cameras.

Even if they just go

“whoa! that asshole nearly took my mirror off!” it should scare them into being a little more aware of their surroundings in the future hopefully. 

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > scoob 02/04/2019 at 12:14

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Reminds me of when a shiny new Jag F-Pace tried to cut off my wife by passing us on the shoulder in stop-and go traffic at SeaTac. She rolled down her window when the Jag started to stick his nose in right at the non-existent gap in front of us.

“YOU WANNA TRY, HUH? I DON’T GIVE A FUCK IF YOU HIT ME, YOU’RE REALLY GONNA LET YOUR FANCY CAR GET HURT? HUH? HUH?!?!?”

The driver stopped cold and sulked in her seat.

“DIDN’T THINK SO!”

Makes me smile. Though I told her I don’t want to get shot in the future, but the driver looked like Posh Spice, so my wife saw fresh entitled meat.

fintail > scoob 02/04/2019 at 12:16

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Leased cars may create this, too.  More than once I’ve said to myself “it’s a lease, bring it on”.

MonkeePuzzle > scoob 02/04/2019 at 12:17

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in the office parking lot

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > Chariotoflove 02/04/2019 at 12:21

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Eh, My POS’s are likely better insured than most new cars.

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > punkgoose17 02/04/2019 at 12:22

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PIT and watch them tumble down the embankment.

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > scoob 02/04/2019 at 12:26

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dis why i love my crapcans :)

facw > Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness 02/04/2019 at 12:30

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I don’t doubt it, but there are a lot of reasons to drive old cars, and if you are doing it because it’s the cheapest option (which is often the case), there’s a good chance you are carrying the minimum insurance allowed in your state (and maybe not even that), because that is also the cheapest option.

Chariotoflove > Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness 02/04/2019 at 12:35

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I don’t doubt it. I suspect you’re kind of exceptional.

Either way, no one wins with road rage. 

The Dummy Gummy > Chariotoflove 02/04/2019 at 12:36

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I agree with her sentiment, but getting severely injured and medical bills always make me pause for caution.

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > Chariotoflove 02/04/2019 at 12:38

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Most people have the bare minimum ins, because they can’t afford proper insurance + their $400 -600/month car payment. I’d rather spend a few dollars more a month to know my vehicles are covered if something happens, I can afford an extra $10-20/month, but scrounging $1k when something happens isn’t really on the table.

I agree though, no one wins, but sometimes it would make me feel a lot better.

Chariotoflove > The Dummy Gummy 02/04/2019 at 12:38

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Beware of the damaged  car driving recklessly. Chances are they don’t give a shit.

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > facw 02/04/2019 at 12:39

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I drive old cars because they’re cheap, I insure them well because replacing them isn’t. $10-20 extra a month for good insurance is far easier to afford than $1-2k if one gets wrecked.

Chariotoflove > Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness 02/04/2019 at 12:51

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That’s the difference. You care about your cars more than someone who grabbed what they could afford off a buy here pay here lot. I’d do the same. 

The Ghost of Oppo > For Sweden 02/04/2019 at 13:00

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Plus tags, title, and delivery fee

The Dummy Gummy > Chariotoflove 02/04/2019 at 13:05

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I just got rid of my beater for a new car and now I’m like driving ms daisy. Terrified of everyone on the road ha

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > scoob 02/04/2019 at 13:11

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Yeah I had a total douche canoe in a new BMW 4 door, 7 series sleeker looking 4 door, sorry I don’t really pay attention to them, with a bunch of friends in it. They were tailgating in SF in the rain LOL, I would just block them as they frantically tried to intimidate me in m y DD 2006 CRV, I was like go ahead mofo, you in such a hurry to impress your friends, let’s dance! Then they did that shit in the golden gate bridge. I love it when those people get out of the lane you know is always better and then they try to get back a few seconds later and you block them.

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > HammerheadFistpunch 02/04/2019 at 13:16

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My wife gets mad at me for educating the public. But if you don’t teach there is no chance anyone will learn. I’m sure most are total as s h ats and won’t care but I keep trying. If t hey want to fuck up their fancy car while I commute in my CRV, let’s do this.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > For Sweden 02/04/2019 at 13:44

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3soon5us

Chariotoflove > The Dummy Gummy 02/04/2019 at 14:06

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As you should. The first scratch or curb rash you get is gonna sting like open heart surgery. 

Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks > scoob 02/04/2019 at 14:40

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That’s why I like driving the SSJ when I can.

Svart Smart, traded in his Smart > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/11/2019 at 20:46

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Your wife sounds amazing.