What’s The Least Sporty Sports Car Ever Built? I’m sure most of us agree that no matter the style, sporty cars are the best kind of cars. Whether it’s a hot hatch that’s been tuned for ultimate fun, or a drop-top coupe that puts a smile on your face whenever you hop behind the wheel, they’re all great. But are they really all great? Read more…

This Is The Worst Time to Get a Long Car Loan The ideal situation for buying a car is still paying in cash and in full. (Whatever you do, never lease a car if you can avoid it.) But with both interest rates and list prices continuing at such great heights, most buyers feel they are left with one option: Getting an auto loan. Read more…

Insurance Messed Up Car I hope everyone is doing well. I’m sorry if this isn’t the right sub to post in but I desperately need some advice. I drive a 2008 Mistubishi Eclipse Spyder (Convertible), May 11th 2023 I was T-boned and my driver side door was all messed up including the rear fender. After 4 long months of waiting insurance finally told me that my car was ready…

Pay off car or invest I owe about $22000 on my car@7.75%, and I have about $15000 in my savings. Should I use the $15000 on my car loan and have it paid off by January? My initial plan was to invest the $15000 and have my car loan paid off by next November, I could afford about $1800 a month towards the debt. Or should I pay it off and have 0 car payments by next yea…

LPT Request: Best practices to prolong the longevity of a car? I had to get a new car a few months ago. I’m not the kind of person to trade cars in all the time, I’d rather pay it off and take good care of it until it dies eventually. I hope this doesn’t break rule 6. What are best practices to keep cars in good condition aside from recommended maintenance at certain mileages? Specific driving methods, prod…

The Yearly Cost Of Car Ownership Went Way Up In 2023: Report The average cost of owning and operating a car has gone up this year due to higher MSRP figures and increased finance costs, among other things. In 2023, the annual expense of vehicle ownership increased to $12,182, which comes out to a monthly cost of $1,015, according to the American Automobile Association. Read more…

Colorado Will Pay Some Residents $6,000 To Trade In Their Old Car For An EV These days, most new cars are out of reach for Americans who don’t earn six figures, and that includes the vast majority of electric cars. So in order to get more drivers behind the wheel of something more environmentally friendly, Colorado has announced an exchange program that gives owners of older gas and diesel… Read more…

The annual cost of owning a car has skyrocketed in the last year to over $12K A July picture of a car dealership in Chicago, Illinois. | Photo by Scott Olson / Getty ImagesAmericans are now paying an average of $12,182 to own and operate a brand-new vehicle, or $1,015 per month, according to AAA. That’s a big jump over 2022, when the average cost of owning a car was $10,728. The increase, AAA says, comes down to higher p…

Car Loan screwed up by Credit Union hello I buy a car and applied for a loan at a credit union. Here is the back story and Credit Union screwed me up. The car cost $41,358.74, i paid down payment $7250.00. Loan I asked for is $34,108.74. However Loan officer screwed up and wrote me a check in the full amount of $41358.74. I got refund from the car dealer $7250. ​ So now I stuck wi…

These Car Brands Are Finally Getting A Little Cheaper Increasing costs due to a number of factors — an ongoing chip shortage and inflation among other things — led to the average new car costing nearly $49,000. But now if you’re in the market for a new car like I am, there’s a bit of relief. Data from Kelley Blue Book via Yahoo Finance shows that the average price for… Read more…

My ex-fiance got the car I ‘co-signed’ (primary signer) for him repossessed three years ago, now I desperately need a new car The title says it all, I think without the repossession I’d have a little lower of a credit score but most of the dumb stuff I did when I was younger has fallen off and I’ve been much better at paying everything timely so it wouldn’t be terrible. However, because I have this repossession on my credit it’s extremely difficult to find a car loan. …

Buying out my car lease because of the current market In 2020, I leased a 2021 BMW 3 series with a premium package, upgraded paint and interior, with an allotment of 12k miles per year over the 3 year term of the lease. My monthly payment was $480. Since my lease was almost up, I went into the dealership to look into getting a new bimmer and got a RUDE AWAKENING about the current car market. To lea…

A New Map Shows Every Autonomous Car Crash In San Fransisco Since 2022 Robotaxis and driverless cars are a common sight in San Francisco now. California officials’ recent expansion of service and testing has allowed even more of these cars on city streets. Unfortunately for residents, it’s been a headache, with traffic, accidents and other puzzling incidents happening more and more. Now… Read more…

The Dodge Magnum SRT8 Is A Great Mid-Life Crisis Car | What Car Should You Buy? Read more…

Wife and I are newly married, and have no idea what we can afford as a second drivable car based on our income and savings. Sorry in advance for the long post. I’m kind of verbose at times. There will be a TLDR at the bottom, but for those curious about details, carry on! Anyway, my wife (F23) and I (M23) just got married on June 24th, and neither of us brought much to the marriage financially. Our complete finances are roughly as follows: Me Checking: 2250 Her Check…

This Heads Up Car Display Screen Is $105 Right Now This 9-inch Heads Up Car Display screen is easy to install, and it’s on sale for $104.99 right now (reg. $289.99). It has a large screen that works with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, and allows you to control music, navigation, and hands-free calls. Setup takes three steps: Read more…

Why VinFast Is Likely To Fail Fast In The American Car Market Vietnamese automaker VinFast is attempting to do what few unknown car brands have successfully accomplished: take a solid foothold in the American car market. Wall Street analysts seem bullish on this idea, giving VinFast a market value greater than GM and Ford. This defies logic on several fronts, and I hope someone… Read more…

What’s The Perfect Car For Broke People? I’m not ashamed to admit it: I am a broke American. After years of wage stagnation and rampant inflation, many of us are. Some are experiencing being broke for the first time in a long time, maybe ever. It’s up to us Old Poors to lead New Poors through the gauntlet of gig job apps and paycheck cashing places to the… Read more…

LPT Request: People who got a very new car after driving only very old cars: What else do I need to know? I call it the “Bad B**** Tax,” like of course I am wanting to go to the car wash more often, to keep it looking good. What other surprises await me? Also, blind spot alerts are a life change. submitted by /u/itsemmab

Thursday – Understanding In a Car Crash (2001) submitted by /u/appalachianengineer