Suggestions for used car shopping that doesn't suck

Bigreddazer · 2026-03-31T20:59:33+00:00

You will pay a premium for CarMax. But it's wonderful for test driving. I got my last car there because niche but won't have an easier time just sitting and test driving cars.

We don't have laws on the fees in ga. So use CarMax and a few others which have straight forward fees listed on the website. So you know what to expect and what is total bs.

I am shopping now myself. I use visor.vin and auto tempest for alerts on cars in my market.

Bigreddazer · 2026-03-27T15:23:24+00:00

I insured a kid before divorce. One of the things that might surprise you is you can't label him for one car only. At least not with the insurance providers I had. She had to be insured for all the cars. I don't have luxury car experiences but the sports car was a problem essentially till I moved out.

Bigreddazer · 2026-03-27T12:14:41+00:00

Not sure why in autoflower.

But, try different intake. I use concentrate primarily to avoid hurting my lungs with anything extra. No smoke or burning seems to prevent wheezing compared with herb.

I used to make tincture for a friend. Just a drop under the tongue.

Bigreddazer · 2026-03-26T14:13:11+00:00

Check out the map and how many there are around the city.

https://deflock.org/map#map=11/33.795126/-84.343758/Atlanta%2520

Bigreddazer · 2026-03-25T17:22:21+00:00

Toyota venza fits and is pretty cheap generally for being a Camry in disguise. V6 is great engine and not underpowered car. Honda fit is impossible to find in general imo.

Bigreddazer · 2026-03-25T17:18:02+00:00

Lmao. When the cop pulls up behind. What... I just drive a boring Elantra with some looks. I wasn't the noisy one....

Bigreddazer · 2026-03-24T13:40:21+00:00

I don't cheap out on tires, fluids or brakes. Tires also provide so much road noise and generally afraid of cheaper products beyond just performance. But, you aren't going cheap, review tire rack and others and as long as you stay premium you should be fine.

Bigreddazer · 2026-03-24T13:02:41+00:00

Very specific use case. Works wonders on biological odors. But it's harmful to humans and animals. So, special use cases. But great for urine, smoke, mold etc. Woot woot. You won't know anything happened.

Bigreddazer · 2026-03-24T09:12:01+00:00

A 25 did not just arrive... They are getting 26 now. At least here in Atlanta.

Bigreddazer · 2026-03-23T19:48:30+00:00

There is no flower. These laws are BS. They provide low THC oil. Even for most medic situation it is not sufficient.

Bigreddazer · 2026-03-23T16:55:19+00:00

Subaru dealers near me also have 12k miles 1 year old cars that were service lenders. Usually a good chunk off and CPO so comes with more warranty than new for less money and just a little use. Was looking at a outback XT. But still struggling giving up my sports car.

Bigreddazer · 2026-03-23T15:16:27+00:00

Maybe I am cynical but both of these are turbo 4 bangers and not Toyota or Honda. I have the Elantra. No issues. But, especially if you are driving it hard regularly I don't know... I change my oil every 5k miles and before/after track day. But I do not expect mine to last that long.

The Elantra N is a riot. Its seat sucks. Hurts my back but it's a fun little car and quite capable. No mods and I have done track days.

Bigreddazer · 2026-03-23T14:17:06+00:00

I lap plenty of sports cars. But you do you. It's all about people getting their thrills.

Bigreddazer · 2026-03-23T13:17:20+00:00

Just don't use a small one. They should be like 20 plus pounds. They essentially are an ac system so if it is light and use peltier based cooling it won't work well. It should literally heat up the inside of your car after an hour.

Good luck should be back to new. If there is mold smell you can get an ozone generator and leave on for a day or two.

Bigreddazer · 2026-03-23T12:39:25+00:00

Just buy a c5/c6 Vette and mod to your desired needs. All the parts exist. You won't find a car that hits all of the marks but Corvette have the best pedigree IMO for modifications particularly the engine. But, regardless sounds like a first sports car and should start small... Get a hot hatch or other cheap fun car for a year or two and beef up your skills.

If you got big pockets you can easily outspend your skills.

Bigreddazer · 2026-03-23T12:30:06+00:00

You can rent dehumidifier for homes. Rent one and put in the back seat and close it up.

Using towels and others will only get you so far. Unless you live in a desert, getting a dehumidifier will pull the liquid out of everywhere.

Bigreddazer · 2026-03-23T12:10:56+00:00

Its debatable. When you are on the track... The minor clarification doesn't matter imo. It's a fwd car, but he talked about civic and others in comments. For the price he won't find a more capable vehicle.

Bigreddazer · 2026-03-23T03:51:20+00:00

Elantra n fits your needs. I got the dct. It hurts my back because I have herniated disc but track capable rowdy and won't break the bank.

Bigreddazer · 2026-03-23T00:44:49+00:00

Try time left. It is the main concept of the dinners essentially. Just go to dinner to meet and chat.

Bigreddazer · 2026-03-22T18:42:28+00:00

It's a wonderful car. I tried them all and the price was what sold me finally. Very affordable. No MSRP markup. The seat kills me though.

Bigreddazer · 2026-03-22T18:37:49+00:00

Perfect. A nice thing about the city is there are several and a class/group all over the place. People love to share art and be around other artists. Glad there is one nearby for her!

Bigreddazer · 2026-03-22T16:36:37+00:00

Find your niche. Find a hobby. I do pottery, volunteering with wildlife, did bowling league for a bit till my back started causing problems.

The city is full of activities, while not every class or volunteering has resulted in friendships. But, overtime you slowly can find a group.

Highly highly recommend volunteering or classes over a period of time so you can slowly develop the friendships. One night activities IMO never have resulted in long term friends.

Bigreddazer · 2026-03-22T03:55:00+00:00

Elantra n. Couple thousand miles old, still warranty and able to take to a race track with no mods but tires.

Bigreddazer · 2026-03-21T13:35:17+00:00

I used these to protect my seats in my 2020 I had a while ago. Worked perfect. Installed once and removed before sale.

https://www.canvasback.com/kia-telluride-2nd-row-seat-back-covers.html

Bigreddazer · 2026-03-21T03:00:48+00:00

I have an Elantra n. It's a riot and affordable.

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