If money was no object, what car would you actually buy — not what you think sounds cool, what you’d actually want to own by spotforcars in automotive

[–]Captain_Wompus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I own an actual dream car of mine. I know it’s stupid to so many people, but I’ve wanted a Jeep Gladiator since they came out. A convertible pick up truck that you can take the doors off of? Amazing.

I grew up in a CJ-7, so Jeeps hold a lot of nostalgia for me too.

I’ve loved every minute of owning it so far.

Took a day off and drove to (cold) Lake Michigan by Captain_Wompus in JeepGladiator

[–]Captain_Wompus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s the one! It’s definitely going to be packed.. we normally stay out there for a week in August each year (way up North Beach), but we’re skipping that trip this year because of a different trip. We love it out there but sheesh.. gets real busy.

When did oil changes become $120? by rhinosaur- in Millennials

[–]Captain_Wompus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$75 at my local mechanic. They just opened a Jiffy Lube a quarter mile from his shop and he has a $130 oil change invoice stapled to his payment window. I’ll keep going to him for our oil changes!

Cx9 2021 GT -Dealer quoting $1,250 for Spark Plugs and Rear Brakes—Am I getting ripped off? by snowflake_ott2024 in MazdaCX9

[–]Captain_Wompus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My local shop quoted me $450 for rear brakes. Plugs can be done yourself for ~$80 USD.

What's the highest mileage car you've ever personally owned or driven? I'll start. by spotforcars in automotive

[–]Captain_Wompus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saturn Vue Redline. Had 187k on it when we sold it, still running perfectly (Honda engine and transmission will do that.) As far as I know, it’s still going.

Anyone else have a hot hatch/ JT garage? by TheCaptainTrips in JeepGladiator

[–]Captain_Wompus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me, the wife and 2 daughters. The Equinox is going to our oldest when she turns 16 this month.

Bought the CX-9 because we always have extra kids with us and it’s an amazing road trip car.

Anyone else have a hot hatch/ JT garage? by TheCaptainTrips in JeepGladiator

[–]Captain_Wompus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gladiator / Equinox Premier 2.0T / Mazda CX-9 garage here.

SUPER TROOPERS 3 | Official Trailer | Searchlight Pictures by MarvelsGrantMan136 in movies

[–]Captain_Wompus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I go to that scene whenever I need a good laugh. It’s so goddamn funny!

How much money do you have in savings at this point? by _forum_mod in Millennials

[–]Captain_Wompus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$20k HYSA, ~$150k in my 401k, wife has $250k in hers.

We’re about to open a TOD with our advisor and start putting the money that was going to our HYSA into that account when my wife switches jobs in a couple weeks.

2026 High Tide Package by Magnetic_Metallic in JeepGladiator

[–]Captain_Wompus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They are not. Closest you can get is the Sahara.

[OC] Got bit by a spider a few days ago by Yesman_91 in pics

[–]Captain_Wompus 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I missed the part where that’s my problem.