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(23,344 posts) Mon Jun 8, 2026, 12:16 PM Monday

Holy shit. Just got a call from the mechanic. [View all]

I guess we drove it into the ground.

Front tire leak, new front brakes, tie rods, needs alignment, bunch of other stuff.

Car is 15 years old, only 50,000 miles.

I'm trading it in tomorrow.

Can't get this thing out of my driveway fast enough.

$2,600 is too much for a 15 year old car. Not going to spend that.

I guess I have some work to do this week...I need to accelerate my research and get a new car.

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Holy shit. Just got a call from the mechanic. [View all] LuckyCharms Monday OP

Sending vibes for perfect deal! niyad Monday #1

If the car is paid for gay texan Monday #2

agree Kali Monday #3

My wife doesn't feel safe in it... LuckyCharms Monday #5

Ok, with that information gay texan Monday #9

I hear you. I just put $1300 into a car that's over 20. Angleae Monday #22

...and REALLY expensive. LudwigPastorius Tuesday #63

maybe reassess? depending on what your budget is ... stopdiggin Monday #4

Please see post #5. LuckyCharms Monday #10

gottcha. different scenario than what I was thinking. good luck to ya. - - - - - - - - -(nt)- stopdiggin Monday #12

Isn't that mostly stuff you have to replace at some cachukis Monday #6

Please see post #5. LuckyCharms Monday #7

Hadn't seen that. Get out while the gettin's good. cachukis Monday #8

Are you buying new, or used? Martin Eden Monday #11

New. Hyundai Kona, 2026. LuckyCharms Monday #13

I have a 2022 Kona that I absolutely love. 10 Turtle Day Monday #15

good to know! thank you! LuckyCharms Monday #19

That's exactly what I'd look at! TBF Monday #26

Mr Biophile and I have had 6 Hyundai vehicles between the two of us biophile Monday #28

Hyundai Accent here buzzycrumbhunger Monday #56

So are you buying or leasing? TexasBushwhacker Monday #29

Leasing... LuckyCharms Monday #33

Don't get me started on colors! TexasBushwhacker Monday #35

This is the color I want... LuckyCharms Monday #44

We went for the green too when we got our Outback in 2024 True Dough Monday #45

That's sharp looking, True Dough! LuckyCharms Monday #47

We can get our two big dogs in the back with the seats folded down. That was a must. True Dough Monday #50

I love the green. Figarosmom Tuesday #64

mine is 14 years old..over 150,000 miles mountain grammy Monday #14

I thought timing chains lasted forever TexasBushwhacker Monday #31

Yeah, it was a belt on my volkswagon mountain grammy Monday #37

Something with lo miles and a few (2-3) years old. It has already taken the depreciation hit.. mitch96 Monday #16

I'd love a Toyota... LuckyCharms Monday #17

Those damn little Corollas run for ever... 200,000 miles easy. Keep within your budget. Cars are a depreciating asset.. mitch96 Monday #18

I took an Uber in an Elantra recently TexasBushwhacker Monday #32

I don't know what "parts" you have...but that's one problem with the Elantra. LuckyCharms Monday #34

My knees and back TexasBushwhacker Monday #38

Good luck, finding a car, Lucky Charms. debm55 Monday #20

OK...here's the story. LuckyCharms Monday #21

Oh Niagara Monday #23

Ha! Yes, I liked the guy. LuckyCharms Monday #24

Please don't put money down on a leased car. beaglelover Tuesday #68

Last year, we had to get a vehicle by any means necessary. OldBaldy1701E Monday #25

I understand, Oldbaldy. LuckyCharms Monday #42

My husband and I are in the same place as you... some_of_us_are_sane Monday #48

OMG...rats. LuckyCharms Monday #51

Thanks! some_of_us_are_sane Monday #53

Your story sounds like a nightmare questionseverything Tuesday #65

Oh questionseverything, you are right! some_of_us_are_sane Tuesday #67

Indeed. OldBaldy1701E Tuesday #66

Wow UpInArms Monday #27

Good for YOU, UpInArms! some_of_us_are_sane Monday #49

i am in the older car camp. Tetrachloride Monday #30

Me too...but I live with a woman who is stressed and afraid when LuckyCharms Monday #43

You should fix it. Lot cheaper than new car Bluestocking Monday #36

I'm suspicious of that mechanic's analysis. Can you get the opinion of a mechanic whom you have more reason to trust ? eppur_se_muova Monday #39

He's been my mechanic for years, and he's very trustworthy. LuckyCharms Monday #40

Old cartoon from time back - Cathy Norrrm Monday #41

I just came here to say True Dough Monday #46

. LuckyCharms Monday #55

I have 3 cars with 130,000 or more liberal N proud Monday #52

Buy used, even lightly used is kacekwl Monday #54

something safe like a 442 Tetrachloride Monday #57

I've got a 2018 Ram 1500, 4x4 OAITW r.2.0 Monday #58

Jeez, that sounds good. LuckyCharms Monday #59

House is 300 feet+ higher from my driveway entrance, over about 500 ft. length. OAITW r.2.0 Monday #60

!!!!! LuckyCharms Monday #61

Definitely uphill. The grade needs work every year. OAITW r.2.0 Monday #62