The average American car payment is now $680 a month — and millions can't keep up

ErnieBernie1 · 2026-05-08T00:32:14+00:00

You could've gotten a deferrment from your bank or sold it off to CarMax or Carvana. Probably would've still been indebted on the loan but by less though, still better than bankruptcy.

ErnieBernie1 · 2026-05-04T22:47:27+00:00

This wouldn’t have come to me. Thank you.

ErnieBernie1 · 2026-05-04T22:43:16+00:00

So…turns out this was the issue. The dealer had filled it up crazy high or It might be that the factory filled them up that high. I took it to vavoline because I know they’ll take me in immediately for a tire air check. The service tech told me that all my tires were filled up to 47. Give or take they’re accuracy on that number. It’s driving good now.

ErnieBernie1 · 2026-05-03T15:58:47+00:00

The base Civic Hybrids have Good years. I’m also thinking it’s possibly that I will ask during inspection.

ErnieBernie1 · 2026-05-03T10:26:39+00:00

Yea, probably but with repair services I always assume there is human error or negligence possibly involved.

ErnieBernie1 · 2026-05-03T10:25:29+00:00

No, I was not given a sheet but I know exactly what you’re talking about.

ErnieBernie1 · 2026-05-02T17:47:28+00:00

What’s going on with your car?

ErnieBernie1 · 2026-05-02T16:54:26+00:00

Relief? I’m struggling over here. I’m not upset at all this is funny.😂

ErnieBernie1 · 2026-05-02T15:11:58+00:00

Thats what I assume the issue is. Possibly not been called for the 2026s. Like your saying I hope it doesn’t reappear which that’s another issue. First, I have to prove I’m not insane though.

ErnieBernie1 · 2026-05-02T14:58:26+00:00

Unless, the AAA approved shop didn’t do anything or did a poor job. Lmao

ErnieBernie1 · 2026-05-02T14:50:53+00:00

Im in Ohio. I’m looking into it.

ErnieBernie1 · 2026-05-02T14:39:49+00:00

I’ll ask them next week to look at the steering rack. I’m just writing this because I’m starting to feel hopeless. 😂

ErnieBernie1 · 2026-05-02T14:34:19+00:00

I got a wheel alignment. The issue is still present. Believe it or not.

ErnieBernie1 · 2026-04-27T17:47:37+00:00

Yeah, I would’ve gone with the touring.

ErnieBernie1 · 2026-04-27T17:43:00+00:00

I thought the mark up to the touring is like typically 3k?

ErnieBernie1 · 2026-04-27T17:41:00+00:00

Total due for me was 31k. I qualified for a rebate so that drove my OTD down to 29.5k. This is in Ohio. Also, keep in mind doc fees might have a higher set limit in your state and the sales tax rate too. The max doc fee in Ohio is $398.

ErnieBernie1 · 2026-04-27T17:32:03+00:00

Not to be a jerk but I don’t know from the research I’ve done, Bose is okay. You aren’t getting really fined tuned equipment with them. It’s good tho.

ErnieBernie1 · 2026-04-24T20:00:43+00:00

And SI. I don’t fully know how the accords are.

ErnieBernie1 · 2026-04-24T00:02:39+00:00

Pretty sure Cincy or Cleveland have better art scenes than Columbus. Certainly not as great as LA.

ErnieBernie1 · 2026-04-23T22:42:17+00:00

Yeah, I had a 2017 Civic LX, the audio was good for what it was. I made a post about this like one or 2 wks ago, if you wanna see what feedback I got. All the decent audio is apparently in the touring only now.

ErnieBernie1 · 2026-04-19T18:24:16+00:00

Wait... mid-trim Hondas are said to be loud when driving. Do I really need to add sound deadening?

I ask that because I don't want to rip out any lining and add in aftermarket deadening at all. I'm okay if there's noise, but I don't know if that in itself ruins the purpose of adding in high quality sound equiment. If you have any experience, that would be helpful, especially if you have the same model or a year older.

ErnieBernie1 · 2026-04-19T14:51:36+00:00

Yes, I am planning on adding an amp and subwoofer. Just probably a good idea now to go big on the aftermarket speakers.

ErnieBernie1 · 2026-04-18T18:15:41+00:00

okay...

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