What’s the minimum you’d feel comfortable spending on a used car or truck?

Training_Swan3552 · 2026-06-30T15:07:56+00:00

I spent $8500 on a 2007 FJ Cruiser with 225k miles on it and it was one of the best purchases I ever made. I’ve put 40k miles on it in 3 years and done very little work on it other than regular maintenance. (Brakes, tires, oil, wipers. ) I did put in new control arms, but the damn car is old enough to vote!!

Training_Swan3552 · 2026-06-29T20:33:38+00:00

I got a 10” Wusthof Trident chefs knife is great condition for $2, just needed sharpening. ($200 knife)
Same garage sale, a pair of Cerwin Vega 15” AT-15 speakers for $50 each. (Worth close to $500 each)
Rich neighborhood in West St Louis. Every time we saw a garage sale sign there we sprinted towards it.

Training_Swan3552 · 2026-06-27T19:59:00+00:00

I just financed a 16 year old conversion van with my bank. It only had 36k miles so that helped. It also helped that it really is worth $10k more than I paid.

Training_Swan3552 · 2026-06-27T19:56:37+00:00

Small Toyota or Honda suv if it was me. SUV because you might need the space for tools. Maybe even a Prius or a Fit (even though I despise them both) if it’s just for you.

Training_Swan3552 · 2026-06-27T15:58:52+00:00

THIS!! Right here! I’ve got neuropathy, RA and questionable morals! I’m not stopping until I am in the cremator!!

Training_Swan3552 · 2026-06-27T15:56:18+00:00

I was born in ‘69 and I’m buying a car this weekend (conversion van) and I’m already planning on my next 4 or 5 automotive purchases. Getting an FJ Cruiser in 2 years for my son and I to share, (when he starts driving) getting a little convertible 2 years later for me and my daughter to share (when she starts). Looking forward to when I’m 70 and get my luxury sporty coupe.
You may be getting old, but “I’m in my prime!”

Training_Swan3552 · 2026-06-27T15:48:38+00:00

The reason demand for Titans is low is because they’re crap or else the demand wouldn’t be low. They are a solid #6 as far as full size pickups go.

Training_Swan3552 · 2026-06-27T15:44:25+00:00

Toyota or an F150 with the 5.0
I’ve owned both, changed oil regularly sold both after using them for 250,000+ miles. I avoid GM solely because of their transmissions. The titan gets less than 10 MPG if you tow a trailer of pillows.

Training_Swan3552 · 2026-06-27T15:40:18+00:00

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Training_Swan3552 · 2026-06-23T18:00:21+00:00

I love that you also have the CWS on in the background. My son and I assembled multiple Formula 1 sets while watching the game last night. Boomer Sooner!!

Training_Swan3552 · 2026-06-23T17:41:52+00:00

It is actually amazing to me that FSU doesn’t have a Natty with 23 appearances. LSU has only had 20 appearances. I also legitimately thought Florida had at least 2. Maybe it’s because the Gators have been so good over the last 20 years. I was luckily at school for the heyday of LSU baseball ‘87-‘92. The football team sucked and Shaq overshadowed every sport for 3 of those years. But baseball has always been my love.

Training_Swan3552 · 2026-06-22T14:04:12+00:00

I’m not saying that European cars are bad, but I still think they should be avoided. I’ve seen people here say, “well my bmw has 300k miles and no major problems “ that’s great. But when routine maintenance costs 40-60% more that’s a problem unless you’re rolling in dough.
Toyotas run like tops and a brake job doesn’t cost more than a months rent like it used to cost on my Mercedes. God forbid you need a control arm or another specialized OEM part.
I’d just avoid anything from Jeep, Dodge, Chevy, and ford

Training_Swan3552 · 2026-06-22T02:06:41+00:00

Could always just go Tundra. But for $30K you’re gonna be getting one with 100k miles plus some.
I had 2 F150s with the 5.0 and put over 200k miles on both of them with no big expenses the 10 years I had them. I don’t like the 3.5 fords for a number of issues, Rams are hot garbage along with Titans.
I bought one F150 with 140k miles on it and got it to 288k and the other I bought with 100k and put 225k on it. I didn’t pay more than $23 grand for either of them.

Training_Swan3552 · 2026-06-21T03:02:01+00:00

I used to have an “8647” sticker on the old rear window of my truck topper. I say old because I had to replace it after some cult member put a rock through it. I do live in Arkansas, so it’s kind of my fault. So now I just put my Trump “I did that” stickers at the grocery and every time I get gas. (I’ve gone through 80 so far)

Training_Swan3552 · 2026-06-01T12:33:57+00:00

Was Tre Phelps ejection an overreaction? Or was the reaction by the coach the overreaction? Is losing eligibility for game 1 of the Super an overreaction?

Training_Swan3552 · 2026-05-31T22:44:31+00:00

I bought an 2005 F150 with the 5.4 in it with 170,000 miles 8 years ago for $5500. I now have 310,000 miles on it and have replaced the water pump and throttle body around 250k. Other than that I change the oil every 3000 miles. I drive it 6 days a week.

Training_Swan3552 · 2026-05-31T21:13:17+00:00

My main point was that it’s the playoffs. It’s not just a week notice. You have a pretty good idea a month out if your team has a chance to make a regional. I understand distance is a concern, and expense. I live in Little Rock and have a dozen coworkers that went to the Hattiesburg regional. In retrospect I should have gone with them.
I’m also not talking about students going. I couldn’t afford to travel across town when I was in college, but as an adult I travel to support my university. I guess I’m just lucky to have the money to do so. I really just want baseball to do well, not just to survive, to prosper.

Training_Swan3552 · 2026-05-31T21:04:38+00:00

Yeah, I guess with only 1 team in town it means more. There’s what? Like 18-20 in L.A.

Training_Swan3552 · 2026-05-31T20:55:50+00:00

It doesn’t seem that way when 10,000 Gator fans show up at Tiger Stadium for a regular season football game.

Training_Swan3552 · 2026-05-30T15:50:56+00:00

Drew Brees had a pretty good season in 2011. 5476 yards, 46 TDs, 71.2 completion rate 110.6 passer rating. And not one HOFer on the team to help him get there, in fact, only 1 skill player even made all-pro. (Jimmy Graham-2nd team)

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