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Something that helped me was watching old movies where the main character had a nice expensive car. One I thought was impressive, like the Suburban in Jingle All the Way. Watching it now, the truck is a piece of junk, and that puts new cars into perspective, especially if tech and features are something you’re chasing. Think about it, people went into crippling debt for a car with fuel injection, it’s hilariously dumb now, but at the time, that fuel injection badge got them some social status.
I'm 37 years old and I have never spent more than $3,400 on a vehicle. I always pay in full. They are never amazing rides compared to having something new. They often last me 4-8 years on average... which is a steal compared to some peoples car payments.
Car debt-free, mortgage debt-free. How does that feel? Wonderful. not being a pain at the gas pump when the price goes up., not worry about high vehicle tax, high insurance rate, best of all sleep so well over night not worry about financial anxiety and stressful life.
Im driving paid off 2011 Chevy Colorado, but small problem is that Chevy is not offering parts, most of parts for my truck are discontinued by Chevy and can’t buy original parts at Chevy dealership, I feel like 60-70% of pars are discontinued by Chevy already, they cutting parts and pushing people towards new cars, all just name few discontinued parts: interior carpet, suspension (front and rear), sway bar…
i only owned used cars , lowest mileage i had on a car was 135k.
Even better. Have a job or career that reauires short driving distances do you dont need expensive cars
Old cars were more reliable than the new ones chamge my mind!
All great but where I live cars don't last much longer than 5 years due to all the salt they put on the roads.. cars rust out completely long before the engine or transmission die.
Haven't had a car note in over.....22 years. Ill tell you what i do have at 45 years old: 3 rentals with positive cashflow, a house we are living in, $450k in 401k, another $60k in IRA, and $5,467.67 in checking account, $110.48 in Venmo account and many many nights of deep comfortable sleeps.❤
I just traded in my 07 TSX…it was paid off so long ago. However, it did allow me to save and just out right buy my new Lexus.
Perfect timing. You are spot on in terms of the dumb reasons we think we need a new car.
Start saving for maintenance 😂
Modern cars will rarely see 200,000 miles without a litany of problems. Only Toyota will routinely go high mileage without sky high repairs.
Paid off my 2014 corolla s+ been so tempted to sell it. Just got to 80k keeping it and it's so easy to work on. Already upgraded the short intake, cat back, headers, pully & Roar pedal. While keeping everything up to date. Making it a tad more fun. Can proudly say it's my car and not loaned 💯
Have a 2016 Chevy Sonic, 2005 LS 430 and a 2022 Motorcycle/Scooter(550cc), all paid off and into them less than a brand new car 😎
I drove old cars with great success until my 40's. I recently bought a brand new, safe car for my wife and kids and a fun turbo wagon for myself. They are "paid-off" but they weren't cheap. That being said, they were worth every penny. I don't think that these new overly technical cars will last as long as my old cheap cars but I'm maintaining them better than the book and they should provide 10+ years of duty before I even question their reliability.
Any updates on the Mini-2? I am thinking of putting one in my 2024 BRZ
@@J.R.F.23 it still works great. I have had no issues with it and it comes on Everytime as expected. The size is perfect for the GR86/BRZ. You almost forget it’s there. The only thing to note is this camera doesn’t have a battery so it doesn’t offer a parking mode like other camera. I have another video on my channel with another Garmin that has a battery that’s in my 4Runner and it has the parking feature. You can’t go wrong with either camera. Both have held up very well even in this crazy heatwave we have had lately. Hope that helps!
I actually ended up ordering a Vantrue E1 Lite off Amazon for $89 - $10 coupon. Similar in size to Mini2, with good reviews.
@@J.R.F.23 I’ve heard good things about those. Great price too!
Change the title of your video to the realities of owning a new car vs owning a car that's paid for
I can’t think of any car less than ten years old that would be a suitable candidate for keeping twenty plus years and 300k miles. All those plastic engine parts like valve covers, therostae housings and intakes get brittle oveor time and can be a nightmare to work on. Same with all the wiring and connectors laying on top of the engine. Modern cars also have lots of actuator modules for climate control hidden way up under the dash. And their gears are plastic. They will wear out eventually, one at a time, start clicking, and often the entire dash has to be taken out to replace them. Newer cars have lots of sensors everywhere, which will go out, and years down the road may not be available. I’ve found mid 90s to mid 2000s Toyotas to be among the best vehicles for longivity.
Maintain it as best you can and drive it until It does not drive anymore.😊
Stanford universtity and MIT said that we will go back to the year 1910 by 2030-2035. In 1910 only the 20% with money could buy a car. The rest of the people rode horses,bikes and motorcycles.We will use buses and trains so in Canada they are improving the train tracks and train system.
hey I have a 00 lexus es 300 with that 1mzfe engine. The best engine I have ever experienced alongside a gm 3800 series II
japanese plate looks way cleaner than the first option
Nah the no plate looks way more clean
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Paid off cars usually need many parts and maintenance. Most individuals are not made to work on their own cars. Had cars that I purchased cash only - waisted most of my young adulthood working and repairing my car to go to work. All in the name of saving money, you know what, thinking back - I should have purchased new cars that really didn’t need heavy maintenance. I would have spent more time with my child and enjoyed life more - yes would have had a car payment but my time is more important. And no paying someone to fix something - you know people like to cheat and scam.
Buy a coarse washable air conditioning filter for your home. Cut out to fit the air filter for your car. Car will run much better, never have to pay for a filter again. The idea that you should have a normal air filter to save the engine doesn't make sense. The exhaust intake valve that reuses exhaust brings with it big coarse hard soot particles back into the cylinders and all that takes place behind the air filter.
Ok... Here is how to save a bundle! When you finish paying off your car, open a new account with your bank and each month, put that "car payment" amount in YOUR bank account. By the time you're ready to purchase your next vehicle, you'll have the cash to buy. That's right... Instead of paying interest, make those payments to yourself. It's actually quite simple... Never make car payments to someone else.
99 solara...timing belt broke on highway only after 15,000 miles.
Currently 21, purchased a 2024 Honda civic sport (financed). lost my job got a severance pay along with saved up money in my 401k and payed off my car with no interest just MSRP. needless to say I saved myself a 6 year headache that had only just begun😅
Peace of mind with buying a new piece of shit
Buying a brand new car is probably the biggest financial mistake anyone can make. I'm 60, and I'm going to retire in a year, but I refuse to to pay $1000 a month, or more going into retirement. So I'm still driving my 2005 GMC Sierra, yes it has rust. Yes it has well ever 200,000 miles, but its well maintained miles. My wife's car is payed off. It was payed off the day we drove it off the lot. Yes, it was also used, and yes, it's well maintained. Keeping up on the maintenance is key to making any car last longer. I do most of my own maintenance on our vehicles, but if it's something I can't do, it goes in to fixed.
Get a bumper sticker "Payed - not borrowed by the bank"
I have a 2016 Lexus I paid $18k cash for. Looks pretty modern today and has all the features I need. Plus it is super reliable. Epic car
Only stupid people think that newer is better. Not only that these new cars are outrageously expensive you are getting a computer electronic sensor module junk that your 10-year-old car didn't have and for that reason was gonna last 2 times more so you actually downgraded.
Dealerships need to be ashamed for overlooking this issue. Instead of ripping off customers(more Toyota than Subaru), do your job properly. When I got my 2023 Subaru BRZ, my tires were overinflated by 20 psi and they forgot to check them before selling me the car. I almost got into an accident.
Paid cash in 2015 for my used 2014 Yukon xl Brakes. Front bearings. Oil changes. 150000 miles
Got a 2005 expedition, i replaced the timing chain, oil pump, vtc solenoids, fan clutch, transmission cooler, transmission, brakes, HVAC actuators, etc and im still out of debt.
I have owned numerous vehicles in the last two decades. Charger, Edge, Evoque, Pilot, Verlar, and Rav4. Out of all of them the Rav4 was the best one when it came to maintenance. Very easy to maintain and find parts.
Buy Honda or Toyota Private with cash 😊
I had paid off cars and new ones....currently in new one that i use as a write off....I actually have the cash to pay it off Bought new as used trucks were same price basically..plus a lower rate It seems you pay one way or another, nice knowing your not worried about it breaking down but you have a payment
I have a 2000 Toyota Solara SLE anybody know where to get Center hubcaps 6.25
Be careful or you'll get the car/truck payment that you've been hoping for!! ($950.00 for seven years)
I'm also rinseless washing my 86. I prefer several clean microfibre towels than the sponge though, I think it's safer. Beware of the soft paint.
@@Triggaaar which microfiber towels do you prefer?
@@atpgarageatl I haven't tried enough to for a good comparison. I've got some old ones which I don't even remember the gsm (maybe around 400). I've got some eagle edgeless 350 and 500 (not tried the 500 for rinseless, seems too nice) and the TRC Wolf pack, which I think it my best option. It's not edgeless, so they're a bit cheaper, but I don't think that matters for a cloth soaked in rinseless.
@@Triggaaar I’ve tried chemical guys, rag company and autofiber edgless and so far the rag company and autofiber both make good towels. I tried the sponge in this video and it worked great. No scratches but my concern is long term. They say you can use it over and over but not sure I believe it.
@@atpgarageatl There's a good 18 page discussion on a forum (if you search for "Tried the Big Red Sponge today". Pros and cons of each method, with fans of each.
Honda civic 15 years thus far.
Nice video and great content - i agree, too
I save all my service invoices - helps make the sale when you show it to a prospective buyer when you sell it soneday.
I have a 2018 focus I paid off early. It's at 150k miles with the notorious DPS6 transmission that Ford fumbled with. I will drive it till the trans gives out. Rebuild the clutch and cluch arms and keep driving it. I love the focus platform. Heck I might even turn it into a stick shift vehicle.
1999 Solara V6 SE with 197,000 had a major engine failure due to spark plug #6 "melting" and somehow the spark plug threads were stripped which is weird since all 6 plugs were replaced 20,000 miles ago. It was able to be fixed with Time sert fix for about $490, but if this happens again it's bye bye Toyota. Hopefully just a bad plug and/or instillation?
@@DesertDemons I would think that’s an install issue.
@atpgarageatl I thought so too, but the plugs were installed 20,000 miles ago so how does that make sense? Thankfully the shop that installed them agreed to honor their warranty because the plug failed regardless, but I'm still worried it can happen again...