CAFE proposal would add $5,000 to sticker price, NADA says

[DJD]

Amen to that brother...


I've learned my lesson. I have a 2010 model that I bought with 12,000 miles on it....saved a ton versus buying a new one and you can't even tell the difference. I plan on keeping this one a good while though. It'll be paid off in 4 years with a lot of life left in her.


New cars are almost always a really big mistake based on impulse and wants...

I learned that long ago...I bought my Chevy pickup new in 1995 and it looks/drives great.
I will drive it until it drops dead.

[Chubminnow]

I have never purchased a brand new vehicle...and at the age of 50 I don't see me ever buying a new vehicle...we have 1997 Silerado and a 2000 Suburban, both 4- wheel drives, both paid for etc. I've been buying new body parts for the 97 model, new chrome, new bumpers, "newer" used doors that I picked up from a junk yard that are rust free, etc....cause I plan on keeping her a long time.

Even with the poor gas mileage we get, gas prices are going to have to be very high before it would be worth it for us to buy something newer and easier on gas, not to mention the higher tax and insurance rates we would have to pay for something newer.

Love my Clunkers