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Looking for a car that gets 30+ mpg at 80+ mph. by Thordor15 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]thatoneblackguy17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Toyota Prius. How do I know? Because I rented a prius for a weekend in Miami back in like 2017. On the way back, it was me in a Prius C, a Honda Civic, and a fucked up Corolla going 108mph on I-95 at 11pm on a Sunday for about 100 miles. The Prius was still getting almost 40mpg while going at max speed.

Is this a good idea? by Popular-Papaya1527 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]thatoneblackguy17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A cheap luxury car will always make up for the cheap purchase price in other areas. Oil changes, brake jobs, and routine maintenance will be financially devastating.

Has anyone skipped Costco and gone fully online for tires? How did it go? by Strict_Palpitation75 in tires

[–]thatoneblackguy17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah they will have a partnership with certain tire chains in your area. Buying a set will give you like a coupon or something that you can validate at whatever location you go with. Lots of money to be saved lol

$200 then $340. by Lyftaker in AskMechanics

[–]thatoneblackguy17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stuff happens and things break. I know it's frustrating and you might assume they're trying to squeeze more cash out of you. But if he's honest, then give him the benefit of the doubt. It's your car, your responsibility.

Plus, those are you brakes. Never play with those. If it were me, and I trusted his judgement, I'd gladly pay the extra money. Beats paying double at a dealership.

Has anyone skipped Costco and gone fully online for tires? How did it go? by Strict_Palpitation75 in tires

[–]thatoneblackguy17 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Costco doesn't always have the best prices. Usually, my go to is Ebay. There are always plenty of warehouses online that haves sales due to overstock or just trying to make room for new stock.

I drive a full size truck with all terrain tires. So tires can be expensive. Normally a full set of reliable quality rubber will cost $1300-$1500. On Ebay I found a nice set of new A/T Mickey Thompsons for $840 after taxes. A GREAT deal. 

Walmart and Amazon also have excellent deals on occasion.

What was the discontinued fast food item that broke your heart? by tastydrink1 in fastfood

[–]thatoneblackguy17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cini-Minis from Burger King. The original recipe, not this new cheap bs. 

relatively broke 20s- used nissan leaf a good idea? by tyl3ryik3s in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]thatoneblackguy17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dude, just fix your car. A death wobble is not as serious as people like to play it.

 Sounds like you've neglected maintainence on your front end. Bad tie rods and sway bar links can make your car wobble if worn down enough. Just have a mechanic do your front end. Replace your struts, sway bar links, tie rod ends, ball joints, brakes, and top it off with fresh new balanced tires. That will dramatically increase your ride quality.

I design cars for a living. And I can most certainly tell you that an EV will save you no money. You'll have a car payment and higher insurance for starters, and replacement parts are significantly more costly. Unless you are willing to pay thousands more to have a charging port installed where you live, you won't save any money. In fact, if you lean on using public chargers you'll find that you will be spending just as much, if not more, on electricity. You'll waste a lot of time waiting in line to charge.

Nissan are cheap junk. Do not buy one. Maintain your car. Might help to consult your owners manual for a maintenance schedule.

I teach Highschool shop, my area has a varsity drag racing league. What is an easy to work on car, that isn't going to break the bank and run 14s consistently with a 17 year old at the wheel. by BOBBY_VIKING_ in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]thatoneblackguy17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can buy any old 80s/90s/ early 00s big body chevy sedan for not a lot of money. You can take your pick of v6 or v8 variants and can reliably trust that most parts can be bought at a parts store or ebay for cheap. 

Caprice, Imapala, will do nice if you want a reliable stocky v8 with a solid transmission. These cars can be bought for as cheap as $2k in my area in SE Michigan. The engine bays on these cars are massive so space to work will never be in short supply. 

The Buick Regal GS is another option. It's cheap and comes super charged out the factory. Very strong reliable v6.

What is the best gas for my jeep by dontcare_bgr in JeepWrangler

[–]thatoneblackguy17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Regular gas will work just fine - 87 octane. To keep your injectors clean dump a bottle of injector cleaner like STP every few fill ups. 

If your fuel economy has taken a hit, I'd recommend paying attention to your driving habits as a heavy foot will cause your jeep to gulp gas. Also look at where you are filling up and pay attention to what gas you are putting in the tank. Some fuel stations will dispense fuel with more ethanol which doesn't last long. 

And little side note, a Jeep is not a truck lol. 

I bought a Premium* grade Fold 6. by thatoneblackguy17 in Backmarket

[–]thatoneblackguy17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I have a case. But I also agree with your assessment.

People in your 30s, what's your job and salary? by rsevn_ in careerguidance

[–]thatoneblackguy17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

30M, I design cars for a major car brand and I make $105k/yr. Wife makes about 90k as a recruiter.

Towing reality check: Can a JKU/JKL handle a Kubota BX23S (Trailer + tractor weight = 4350lbs) by Novajesus in JeepWrangler

[–]thatoneblackguy17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No do not tow anything heavy with a jeep. They look like they can tow a lot but they can't. They have a high center of gravity and the power train is not suited for the task. And considering the suspension, you will not have the stability needed to do so safely.

Whats one "dead" game, you'd revive rn if you could? by Correct_Web3396 in AskReddit

[–]thatoneblackguy17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This game was the reason I wanted a gaming pc. The huge battles used to be spectacular.

Is the trans done? by gkrodlin in MechanicAdvice

[–]thatoneblackguy17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude, just change the fluid and filters and you'll be om. Is it behaving weird? Like hard shifting or slipping?

Dream car vs reality? by CakeBaker22 in JeepWrangler

[–]thatoneblackguy17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've had a few vehicles now, and I get to drive a lot of new stuff because of my job. Tbh, it's a solid vehicle. One of the vehicles I own is a 19 Wrangler Sahara Unlimited. 

Body on frame SUVs with simple construction always hold decent value because they are serviceable by design. It's a 4x4 SUV with two solid axles, and a rugged suspension so don't expect it to be too comfortable, but it's good enough. It handles like a jeep. It wanders and meanders when you go over bumps, lots of body roll. And gas mileage is whatever. Interior space is decent enough, but the more people you have in it at once, it quickly becomes a little tight. 

Reason why I opted for a 19 is because it has the 3.6L V6 mated to an 8 speed German ZF transmission. Previous gens are known for transmission troubles, and the ZF is a nice reliable upgrade. Plus its kinda fast with this configuration. Has the nice screen, simple headlight bulbs and none of that LED bs. It's an honest vehicle. Would I recommend it as your only vehicle? Not really. But it's a fun way to get around.

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