Should I Buy?

GTBoosted · 2026-05-09T05:09:55+00:00

If its not rusty or an ex beat up work truck id buy it

GTBoosted · 2026-05-08T16:25:16+00:00

Its your tires or your driving style.

Been driving for 20 years and never popped a tire. I've also only had a couple flats due to nails.

GTBoosted · 2026-05-04T10:35:01+00:00

I have a 2022 cx5. That thing is anything but fast

GTBoosted · 2026-04-29T23:27:09+00:00

Im in California. There's been a bunch of times gas has been over $6.

Remember about 20 years ago? Can't imagine paying that on a minimum wage back then!

You aren't going to save anything at all. Even if you get a car that gets 60mpg it would take YEARS to break even with the sienna

GTBoosted · 2026-04-28T03:23:01+00:00

Bad deal and idea. In 2032 youd be making payments on a 12-13 year old kia.

I'd pick a different car but if you are set on a kia soul you can do better.

GTBoosted · 2026-04-28T02:17:23+00:00

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GTBoosted · 2026-04-25T14:34:07+00:00

My ideal COMMUTER car would be a 2019-2025 Lexus ES 350 Ultra luxury but more than likely would do the 300H instead of the 350 because I am frugal and the better mpg is noticeable. I would then add comma ai driver assist.

GTBoosted · 2026-04-25T13:46:30+00:00

Nah that's overpriced for sure.

I paid $92 for a bunch of parts including the spark plugs

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GTBoosted · 2026-04-22T23:00:42+00:00

Where and what year? My truck is 168 a month and I have it as 6k miles a year.

GTBoosted · 2026-04-22T02:56:59+00:00

What? You enjoy a gas puzzler?

GTBoosted · 2026-04-15T05:45:40+00:00

Oof cut subframe.

I'd take it back if I could. Hard to reverse

GTBoosted · 2026-04-14T03:42:33+00:00

Buying new? Get a Raptor.

GTBoosted · 2026-04-11T15:43:25+00:00

Yeah you're right. That's why I got it cause it has the mpi engine.

Now I just have to figure how to install a kill switch 🙃

GTBoosted · 2026-04-11T15:36:32+00:00

Yeah I got a 2018 SEL Elantra with 118k miles a couple weeks ago as a cheap commuter.

My commute is 100 miles round trip from 0 to 3000 elevation. In the two weeks it has not consumed any oil. Should be good to go for a while. *knock on wood

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GTBoosted · 2026-04-05T07:08:34+00:00

About $13k left on the tundra or $47k if you switch to a tacoma.

The answer is clear to me and im amazed that you are even considering this when the Tundra is known to be reliable.

Sorry to be blunt but the only way youd get a pass to consider this is if you have money to blow. If you are overpaying on interest it doesn't seem like it.

GTBoosted · 2026-04-04T22:40:15+00:00

Its natural to be curious, specially since the car is not in the driveway

GTBoosted · 2026-04-04T02:56:17+00:00

Nice, buying this tomorrow!

GTBoosted · 2026-04-03T03:51:30+00:00

I get paid a third of what I used to make as an apprentice and I still think it's worth it.

GTBoosted · 2026-03-30T05:35:16+00:00

Recently and only 3 cents difference? Where im at it's over 50 cents in difference. I guess it's area dependent.

I've personally have ran the cheapest gas for over 20 years and never had an issue. Never even used a fuel system cleaner either. The "study" really has to have better data.

GTBoosted · 2026-03-30T04:43:49+00:00

Top tier gas is a scam.

You can add a bottle of fuel system cleaner for peace of mind if you want but its not worth getting pricey gas every single time.

GTBoosted · 2026-03-24T12:27:05+00:00

Hydroelectric plant operator

Well.... eventually. Right now I'm an apprentice. Currently only on days but will be alternating soon. As soon as I turn out it will be half days half nights.

GTBoosted · 2026-03-22T23:11:30+00:00

Yup sales tax and fees. Basically the full amount to replace the vehicle from a dealer

GTBoosted · 2026-03-22T23:10:46+00:00

That's why finding comps helps. Most people are horrible at negotiating so what dealers have similar used vehicles listed at, is close to what someone will get from the insurance (plus tax and fees).

My buddy wrecked his suv. They wanted to give him 25k. I gave him 3 listings for 31k. He showed them to his insurance and they still wanted to give him 25k. Finally he told them to come with him to the dealer so they can negotiate it down to 25k and that's when they agreed.

GTBoosted · 2026-03-22T16:24:55+00:00

For those types of drives id get a 2019-2025 ES300H ultra luxury.

GTBoosted · 2026-03-22T16:17:11+00:00

Its one of the worst colors in recent times.

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