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  • sportsbud

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    So I have finally realized that I need a second car in my stable... My old 02' 4x4 Danger Ranger is awesome and all but at 180k miles it can come down with a serious affliction at any time... So to take the miles off of it and have a fall back in case of repairs needed I am hunting the used market for something cheap to toss around in. Looking for fuel efficiency first under 150k miles and as cheap as possible... You guys have any models to avoid? Or those to flock towards... The reason I am not picking up a note is that I am rebuilding my credit so interest rates would be crazy... and also I really do not like any of the new cars/trucks... I am holding off for affordable electric in 5-7 years... Just brainstorming here guys....
     

    noob

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    2004-2006 honda accords can be had for under 6k. The 2.4 liter 4 cyl is reliable and efficient. It's a good size if you need to haul people with you, and the paint was known to have issues with oxidation, so you can get a steal on something cosmetically ugly but mechanically sound.
     

    Gator 45/70

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    So I have finally realized that I need a second car in my stable... My old 02' 4x4 Danger Ranger is awesome and all but at 180k miles it can come down with a serious affliction at any time... So to take the miles off of it and have a fall back in case of repairs needed I am hunting the used market for something cheap to toss around in. Looking for fuel efficiency first under 150k miles and as cheap as possible... You guys have any models to avoid? Or those to flock towards... The reason I am not picking up a note is that I am rebuilding my credit so interest rates would be crazy... and also I really do not like any of the new cars/trucks... I am holding off for affordable electric in 5-7 years... Just brainstorming here guys....

    Sounds like you need an overhaul on the danger ranger.
     

    sportsbud

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    Sounds like you need an overhaul on the danger ranger.
    Already planning it.. But i need a fall back while it's undergoing this.... I'll probably do it all myself so it is going to be a process... I'll need a second car while I do that... Love by Danger Ranger (except the squeaking bushings lol)

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    sportsbud

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    And cheap. You can buy a brand new bike for the cost of a used car.
    I have "Das Ficker" but hard to do a range triip... KIMG1518.jpg

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    Gator 45/70

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    Already planning it.. But i need a fall back while it's undergoing this.... I'll probably do it all myself so it is going to be a process... I'll need a second car while I do that... Love by Danger Ranger (except the squeaking bushings lol)

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    So, Not knowing off hand,What does a rental run per month?
     

    SMR412

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    Wife's 08 Honda pilot has been crazy reliable even at 155k and regularly gets 25mpg not even trying.
    Would recommend used models if an SUV is a consideration.
     

    340six

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    My wifes 2008 Civic has been a,great car. Brakes Tires and Oil Changes.
     

    sportsbud

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    Nice. Now how exactly did you come by that name?
    By the fact I'm constantly having to fix it replace something... So constantly cussing at it... It's a German bike so only natural it gets cussed at in a language it can understand.

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    troy_mclure

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    according to my geico agent honda crv is one of the cheapest cars to insure in Louisiana for some reason. went thru this process looking for a first car beater for my daughter, insurance was more of a concern than fuel efficiency. now is a bad time to buy used as its the tax return price hop for used car dealers.
     

    sportsbud

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    according to my geico agent honda crv is one of the cheapest cars to insure in Louisiana for some reason. went thru this process looking for a first car beater for my daughter, insurance was more of a concern than fuel efficiency. now is a bad time to buy used as its the tax return price hop for used car dealers.

    My danger ranger is one of the most expensive to issue... It is crazy!
     

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