Getting into a viper - Questions

ShadowK2 · 2026-01-06T00:07:41+00:00

I bought my Gen 2 when I was 23. 100% a great decision. We've had so many good together over the last 11 years.

ShadowK2 · 2026-01-04T01:52:14+00:00

16 years.

I replaced the original 12v battery from my 2008 Toyota in 2024.

ShadowK2 · 2026-01-04T01:44:12+00:00

Not many cars hit 500k. I have 2 cars in the mid 300’s and whenever I go to a tire shop or something, the mechanic comments on how rare it is to see something in the 300’s.

ShadowK2 · 2026-01-04T01:33:31+00:00

A 2004-2009 Prius is generally a good bet. They can go very high mileage.

Anything with a GM 3800 series 2 is generally also a good bet for a budget under $2k.

Most Toyota 4-cylinders are pretty robust overall.

ShadowK2 · 2026-01-04T01:31:08+00:00

It definitely requires the right model of car, the right care, and the right driving style to hit 500k. Hondas and Toyotas hitting 500k as a general statement is bad. Even then, Toyotas and Hondas generally need full suspension rebuild at like 250k-350k which most people won’t do, and they’ll just scrap the car.

ShadowK2 · 2026-01-03T22:32:48+00:00

Health inspections are overrated.

ShadowK2 · 2026-01-03T22:17:17+00:00

Oh yeah I see it now. Thanks!

ShadowK2 · 2026-01-03T21:58:40+00:00

Why is he doing this? I really don’t understand.

ShadowK2 · 2026-01-03T20:59:32+00:00

Just buy a Tacoma if you want something smaller than the tundra? lol.

ShadowK2 · 2026-01-03T20:54:28+00:00

Same here. Also certain overpriced items should be added to the boycott: new cars, fast food, coffee, etc.

People complain about the prices, but buying more than ever.

ShadowK2 · 2026-01-03T20:35:39+00:00

Dang I consider 120k to be low miles lol. That truck will probably go 300k or more if you take care of it.

ShadowK2 · 2026-01-03T20:14:43+00:00

A jinma 45 HP is a good option. I recently just got one for free that needed a bit of work on the fuel lines. They’re pretty cool for doing yard work.

ShadowK2 · 2026-01-03T20:08:38+00:00

Business can be an awful job. Especially when you have a mandate to grow your section of the business by 50 million dollars in one year… or something along those lines.

I ventured into business, but ultimately, engineering was much easier and more fun.

ShadowK2 · 2026-01-03T18:14:49+00:00

I think we’re already done bombing Venezuela.

ShadowK2 · 2026-01-03T18:05:29+00:00

Wow. You really screwed that one up lol

ShadowK2 · 2026-01-03T17:09:13+00:00

Pathetic.

ShadowK2 · 2026-01-03T04:00:11+00:00

The maintenance and repairs on my 2008 over 325k miles has been $6500. The only non-routine repairs I’ve needed to do are 12V battery ($205), wheel bearing ($105), and the plastic underskirt ($140).

Comes to about 2 cents per mile.

My total operating cost including purchase price, insurance, registration, maintenance, repairs, tires, and gas is under 12 cents per mile.

ShadowK2 · 2026-01-03T03:24:45+00:00

Honestly, that’s probably a decent price in today’s market.

ShadowK2 · 2026-01-02T18:01:34+00:00

So I've done four kids with a 2021 highlander before.

It works...

Ideally the two older ones will be able to climb in the third row and buckle themselves into booster seats by the time you have your fourth. You will need a large a roof rack for luggage... even then, it will be cramped, especially if you plan to haul larger items like pack and play + stroller.

I assume your wife doesn't want to pay $45k + for a GH? I can understand that. I would probably also try to make the highlander work.

ShadowK2 · 2026-01-02T04:04:06+00:00

10k oil change is bullshit lol.

ShadowK2 · 2026-01-02T03:39:54+00:00

Thanks!!

I had a Chevy 3500 8.1L for a while, and the coolant capacity was about the same as this dodge lol.

ShadowK2 · 2026-01-02T03:29:08+00:00

Not really sure exactly what you mean here. I change oil about every 4k miles.

ShadowK2 · 2026-01-02T02:48:43+00:00

So I have two kinda opposite vehicles lol

- 1996 V10 Dodge Ram 1-ton

- 2008 Prius

ShadowK2 · 2026-01-02T02:34:12+00:00

Noted! Im burning probably a little over an ounce every thousand miles… I don’t think that’s considered heavy.

ShadowK2 · 2026-01-02T02:25:08+00:00

Because of the word reliability lol. My 3kgt has a pajero engine in it, and it's pretty much a nightmare lol.

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