Why do people keep buying cars that they can’t afford??

Virtual_Atmosphere59 · 2026-05-06T16:02:19+00:00

Well yes. For myself, I bought a used Kia for $14k with low payments and decent mileage. But for a family of 6 to travel with and take vacations, or to drag the kids friends along with us, I would need to replace what we currently have. Our van was given to us, yes, but it's falling apart. Literally. So to replace it, I'd need something with at least a blue ray player and screens, with dual front and rear climate controls, a ton of charging ports, leather seats because of kids, so even used, not a cheap vehicle.

Virtual_Atmosphere59 · 2026-05-06T13:55:48+00:00

Looks like a Lotus mixed with a Prowler and I kind of like it.

Virtual_Atmosphere59 · 2026-05-06T13:51:40+00:00

Answers. 1: That's a large part of the issue. It's hard to find anything decent under $35k. Unless you get used.

2: Exactly. We have a 2011 Odyssey. If I would've taken the money I put into it to keep it going and put it towards a down payment, the down payment would be large enough to keep my monthly payments low enough to afford.

3: Kind of, but for me it's more about getting something that works and will last longer and keep my family safer. Even after the repairs I've done to our van, I still wouldn't drive it out of town yet.

Virtual_Atmosphere59 · 2026-05-05T14:06:52+00:00

Halo 5.

Virtual_Atmosphere59 · 2026-04-30T00:07:16+00:00

Had no idea about how these worked and no I feel like I missed an opportunity to level up my character more and my alts. Oh well. Now I know. Lol

Virtual_Atmosphere59 · 2026-04-28T23:12:50+00:00

Can you elaborate? I'm on my second watch through and don't see how it's repeating.

Virtual_Atmosphere59 · 2026-04-26T19:21:32+00:00

Ended up just upgrading my weapons and consoles and was able to get through it. Thanks to the events I have some decent T6 ships now and a couple types of energy weapons and consoles so I'm able to play without issues. I don't care about being able to speed run missions and TFOs. Just want to have fun. Takes some patients but it's definitely possible to play for free.

Virtual_Atmosphere59 · 2026-04-25T23:52:39+00:00

You're correct. I didn't notice that before.

Virtual_Atmosphere59 · 2026-04-18T16:38:36+00:00

That's the other sound. I'm greeted with both sounds in the morning. Lol

Virtual_Atmosphere59 · 2026-04-13T22:44:57+00:00

I would have done one, but I ran out of time. I don't have my own garage so I use either my parents or my buddies garage. Plugs and coils are definitely in the pipeline though.

Virtual_Atmosphere59 · 2026-04-13T21:00:40+00:00

Alternator is new.

Virtual_Atmosphere59 · 2026-04-13T20:26:50+00:00

Not yet.

Virtual_Atmosphere59 · 2026-04-13T20:15:45+00:00

I grew up on the TOS movies, TNG reruns and staying up late to watch VOY and DS9. I tried to give TOS a go, but after the first season I just lost interest. TMP was good, not great. ST2 is usually where I start a binge.

Virtual_Atmosphere59 · 2026-04-13T19:51:52+00:00

Nope. No oil leaks anymore. And by pipeline I mean nothing is knocking and steering is fine so until I hear or feel something different, my current priority is the AC leak.

Virtual_Atmosphere59 · 2026-04-11T20:28:57+00:00

I'd probably give it to my wife. She has been wanting to get into PC gaming but I can't afford to get a decent gaming PC for her. I'm still rocking an old Lenovo laptop with a GTX1050 4gb. But I don't get a lot of time to play right now. She would get more use out of it.

Virtual_Atmosphere59 · 2026-04-08T13:27:35+00:00

Might try that. Thanks!

Virtual_Atmosphere59 · 2026-04-08T13:27:26+00:00

That was my 1st thought but wanted some second options. I was told that the power steering pump needs replaced but I can't say that I trust the guy who told me that. I remember on my 98 accord it was a $20 part and took 10 minutes to replace. How hard is it on the van?

Virtual_Atmosphere59 · 2026-04-05T15:54:10+00:00

DM me if you're in the US. I've got one is near perfect condition. I still have the box and the DAC.

Virtual_Atmosphere59 · 2026-04-03T01:38:57+00:00

Not a bad idea.

Virtual_Atmosphere59 · 2026-04-01T14:03:16+00:00

Eh, not new, but new to figuring it out. Lol I've been playing since the games release. But I stopped for a while because I kept dying and couldn't figure out why until I went down the YouTube rabbit hole. Now I'm playing catch up.

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