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What Car Got Retro Design Right?

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What Car Got Retro Design Right? Carmakers love to rehash old designs. Call it nostalgia, laziness, or just limited possibilities. There are only so many ways to make a box on wheels, after all, whether it’s a big box, little box, a box stuck to another box, or a Ford Ka. The challenge of designing a car that’s both novel and comforting for creatures… Read more…

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First ever car loan and slightly freaking out

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First ever car loan and slightly freaking out Freaking out a little bit. Just bought my first ever car. It is something I have ALWAYS wanted. It’s a 2015, ford f150, 132,000 miles on it, every gadget possible on it, and payed after sales fees and etc $24,500(which was the lowest price for this style of truck in our area for the year+mileage with everything), interest %18, and a 72 month pay…

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big mess- car repairs

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big mess- car repairs hi- i have a 2020 chevy blazer with under 52,000 miles. i took it to a jiffy lube for an oil change, and a few weeks later the low engine power mode light came on and it needed towed to a chevy dealership. the dealership says that i need a new $9000 engine as a result of the oil filter being loose and having no oil in the car. jiffy lube is not …

Reddit Personal Finance 161 2023-08-04

I want to refinance my car

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I want to refinance my car Heyy, I’m looking to refinance my car but I’m new to all this stuff and I don’t have anyone like my parents to help me. My dad prefers for me to make a bad decision first and then will tell me afterward that it’s bad, even if I ask for advice. I was never really taught about this stuff growing up. So here I am I was looking through auto pay, I’l…

Reddit Personal Finance 231 2023-08-04

I Want A Sports Car That Can Handle Ski Trips And Last For A Long Time! What Car Should I Buy?

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I Want A Sports Car That Can Handle Ski Trips And Last For A Long Time! What Car Should I Buy? Mike lives in New England and is looking for a sporty car to complement his SUV; however, it needs to be able to handle the weather and occasionally make it up to the ski lodge. He is also looking for something with longevity and has a wide-open budget. What car should he buy? Read more…

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Google Street View Car Involved In 100 MPH Police Chase

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Google Street View Car Involved In 100 MPH Police Chase Google Street View is an incredibly useful tool. Though, someone has to capture all of the imagery needed to create Street View. The tech giant operates a fleet of cars equipped with roof-mounted 360-degree cameras. According to WXIN, one of those cars was involved in a high-speed police pursuit earlier this week. Read more…

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Arkansas Cops PIT Car, Charge Driver With Fleeing, For Going To Hospital

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Arkansas Cops PIT Car, Charge Driver With Fleeing, For Going To Hospital Cops love a PIT maneuver, huh? Particularly in Arkansas, it seems, where just two years ago a state trooper flipped a pregnant woman’s car as she searched for a safe place to pull over. Now those same Arkansas state police are back at it, nearly rolling another crossover for speeding as it rushed to a nearby hospital… Read more…

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What Normal Car Do You Think Is Beautiful?

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What Normal Car Do You Think Is Beautiful? We all know that – for the most part at least – exotic and expensive sports cars tend to look, well, good. That’s not why we’re here today. Sure, we’re talking about cars that are beautiful, but we’re focusing on the unsung heroes of the pretty car world. Read more…

Jalopnik 146 2023-08-03

14 Injured in Stabbing and Car Rampage Near Seoul

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14 Injured in Stabbing and Car Rampage Near Seoul Less than a month after another mass stabbing, 13 victims were sent to the hospital in a similar incident that also included five people being hit by a car. The episode is being treated as a “terrorist act.”

New York Times 153 2023-08-03

Should I rush to pay off my car?

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Should I rush to pay off my car? Hello, Hoping to get some perspective on this: I have a car loan (recently purchased) Balance: 29k Duration: 72 months Payment: 555 Interest: 8.3% ​ After all of my bills, expenses, 401k match, I have about 1500 leftover give or take. My take home is 5400 with ~3900 in expenses. I currently have 10k in my HYSA. On one hand, I could dump all of…

Reddit Personal Finance 175 2023-08-03

Sibling crushed their finger on closing car door, hospital is requesting AUTO insurance information…

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Sibling crushed their finger on closing car door, hospital is requesting AUTO insurance information… My sibling was being an idiot (don’t know how), and got their finger caught on a closing car door. They went to the hospital (ER) and all was good. Couple weeks later my sibling is asking me for my auto insurance information as the hospital is requesting it and they want to make it a automobile claim?? I do not want give the hospital MY insuranc…

Reddit Personal Finance 187 2023-08-03

I have no idea how to pay the mechanic who is currently fixing my car

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I have no idea how to pay the mechanic who is currently fixing my car Long story short, my check engine light started flashing and I broke down on the side of the road on my way to work. I call up the mechanic that was recommended to me and he quotes me $180 to specifically diagnose the problems. He diagnoses the car and says that the bare minimum to get my car running again will cost $1,100 but there’s a lot more…

Reddit Personal Finance 184 2023-08-03

Please talk me out of buying a new car.

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Please talk me out of buying a new car. TLDR: $62K Salary. New $26000, used $15000. My goals is Financial Independence (eventually). Which choice? And yes, I do need to buy a car, that part of the cost-benefit analysis is clear, personal feelings aside. Also buses don’t exist in my area. A little bit about myself. I make $62k a year, but I live with my family (for now). My expenses ar…

Reddit Personal Finance 168 2023-08-02

Thinking about selling my financed car ($480/mo) but it’s a solid car with a good warranty and well maintained. Buy an old car and cut my automotive debt by 80%?

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Thinking about selling my financed car ($480/mo) but it’s a solid car with a good warranty and well maintained. Buy an old car and cut my automotive debt by 80%? For the last 2-3 years I’ve been driving a 2018 Toyota RAV4. At the time of purchase, I had a partner with terminal cancer (mobility issues and associated equipment) and a large dog. My Prius wasn’t enough space frequently enough to push me to move to a larger vehicle. Reliability was a big issue because I was a freelance consultant living in th…

Reddit Personal Finance 260 2023-08-02

Is it worth putting $50 extra towards car principle every month?

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Is it worth putting $50 extra towards car principle every month? So I am pretty upside down on my car loan, as someone ran a red light and hit me lowering the total value of my car. (It was not totaled) However, I drive a 2017 Honda CR-V, which I currently owe $19k on. Is it worth making an extra payment of $50 a month towards the principle? It’s really the most I can afford to put towards it. Any input is ap…

Reddit Personal Finance 147 2023-08-02

How to proceed with this awful car situation?

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How to proceed with this awful car situation? Hi all, throwaway because my brother uses reddit, but my family is in a tough jam and I want to ask you all what I should tell them to do. Note: I know they goofed up, I’m well aware, but I’m really just asking for some advice on what to do. ​ For context, we’re from Texas and my mother (52) and younger brother (18) leased out a car (2015 Kia) 2…

Reddit Personal Finance 246 2023-08-01

Magnus White, 17-Year-Old U.S. National Team Cyclist, Killed During Training After Being Hit By Car

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Magnus White, 17-Year-Old U.S. National Team Cyclist, Killed During Training After Being Hit By Car USA Cycling announced yesterday that 17-year-old cyclist Magnus White died during training in Boulder, Colorado when a driver hit him with their car on Saturday. White was less than two weeks away from traveling to Glasgow, Scotland, to compete in the Junior Men’s Mountain Bike Cross-Country World Championships on… Read more…

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