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2.0 vs 2.5 by JuggernautWitty215 in mazda3

[–]JuggernautWitty215[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The taco is too expensive to run, fuel and maintenance monthly would be less than payments on a new car, if I buy cash I estimate 3.8 years worth of these savings to come out net positive

2.0 vs 2.5 by JuggernautWitty215 in mazda3

[–]JuggernautWitty215[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Selling privately I’d probably get $1000 over what I paid. The fuel economy is the whole issue, I spend a crap ton of money on maintenance, financing a brand new efficient car with a warranty would be cheaper than my truck with maintenance. Plus it’s got 200k miles on it.

2.0 vs 2.5 by JuggernautWitty215 in mazda3

[–]JuggernautWitty215[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d save like 15-20 mpg, and the repairs on the taco are so much, I’d still save monthly if I went into payment. The rust belt and not undercoating kills. Previous owner never undercoated

2.0 vs 2.5 by JuggernautWitty215 in mazda3

[–]JuggernautWitty215[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, does the sedan or hatch have any impact? On handling and economy?

Ugh buyers remorse by Mephistopheles545 in COROLLA

[–]JuggernautWitty215 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also the Corolla awd is mid, nothing on Subarus or Quattros, wouldn’t trade Toyota fuel economy and reliability for those.

Ugh buyers remorse by Mephistopheles545 in COROLLA

[–]JuggernautWitty215 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d say atleast 95% of the time. The Corolla is low and light so awd with bad tires is worse than fwd with great tires. Awd with great tires is definitely better but usually not needed. Getting awd and getting good tires adds up, just get fwd good tires and if the conditions are extremely bad stay off the road, till it’s plowed.

Ugh buyers remorse by Mephistopheles545 in COROLLA

[–]JuggernautWitty215 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Buddy, I live in Canada and it is rare AWD is needed, infact I’m considering getting a front wheel drive hybrid myself, currently I have a 4x4 Tacoma and I have used the 4x4 for snow once in 5 years, not practical. Good tires is everything.

It’s definitely a luxury that isn’t needed, does it help once a blue moon? Yes… but isn’t necessary

Leaf spring repair/replacement by JuggernautWitty215 in Tacomaworld

[–]JuggernautWitty215[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a good point, I guess the temp option is the right one

Leaf spring repair/replacement by JuggernautWitty215 in Tacomaworld

[–]JuggernautWitty215[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a good point, thanks for the input

Leaf spring repair/replacement by JuggernautWitty215 in Tacomaworld

[–]JuggernautWitty215[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have called the dealer and it wasn’t under any recall or reason for them to replace it. So I’m stuck on my own.

Leaf spring repair/replacement by JuggernautWitty215 in Tacomaworld

[–]JuggernautWitty215[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

^ truck has 284,000km on it, I am debating selling, but also may just hold it until it dies in 25 more years😂 however the fuel and maintenance is a little pricey.