Thinking about a new/used vehicle...or should we wait?

Chet said:
I was given a new Forester as a loaner when my Impreza was getting work done, and it felt like I was not in control of it. It had some kind of lane assist as if it wouldn't allow me to steer, it braked at odd times and gave off warnings I didn't understand.
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Yes, that's the kind of stuff I'm talking about, go no use for it. **somewhat related**: I watch Air Disasters regularly, many episodes about crashes due to "computer assisted" flight controls...if I'm going to drive I need to be in control.
 

Colleen, you have perfectly good truck. It is 7 years old. And you are thinking of getting a new one. That puts you in a great negotiating position. You can walk out of a dealership at any time. It doesn't mean you have to buy, but it does mean you will get a lot better deal than if the truck was sitting, smoking, somewhere on the side of the road. Plus, you'll get to see what new truck technology you might want, or don't want in a future new truck.
 
I would keep it. But…I have. 2001 ford escape with over 200 thousand. A 2014 subaru outback with 136 thousand and my main drive a 2012 ford escape with 176 thousand. The 2001 had 12 thousand when I bought it…the subaru I bought new and the 2012 had 60. So I drive alot. Cars are super expensive to drive and own. I would never get rid of one with that low of milage unless it was a lemon. And yet I should get rid of a couple of mine…my guy has three of his own…
 

Don't sell. The dealer and tax man always win with you spending thousands of extra dollars.

If hubby has an itch and money burning a hole in his pocket, buy a project vehicle. Find an old mechanic and a non running vehicle. Fix it up frugally. Later you could even sell it.
 
Nathan said:
I like the Nissan trucks! With only 56K miles it should serve you well for years.

Here's something to consider: with new vehicles there will be more and more electronics, that's OK, usually means more safety and functionality.
I have a 2019 Toyota Tacoma that have loads of electronics that quite frankly, I could live without. But, it's probably going to be the last vehicle I buy, in my lifetime. My wife has a 2010 Subaru Forrester, 87K miles and a fading paint job and some body dings. We've decided to give the Subaru a refresh, and fix all the discrepancies, rather than buy a new Forrester, which will have even more bewildering electronics.
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I know what you mean about the "technology" in a vehicle these days. Just something else to go wrong...right? We said, "why can't you just buy a vehicle with the basics. Why do you have to have all these bells and whistles to get you to the local grocery store?" I'm sure it all boils down to the manufacturer making as much money as possible from consumers...especially the younger generation. Why can't it be simple any more? Same with cell phones. Why should you pay $1,000 for a cell phone??? I don't get it.

We decided yesterday to just hang on to our truck. There's nothing wrong with it. Sometimes I have to pull my husband away from the edge...haha.
 
PCman said:
I purchased my 2002 Honda CR-V about 8 years ago for $4,000 it had only 99k miles on it. I've spent maybe $4,000 more in repairs and routine maintenance over the last 8 years. It now has 126k miles on it. It's 22 years old still Looks great and runs just fine. My mechanic says it will likely easily go another 100k miles.
Sometimes I think I should buy a newer SUV, then I see the prices at $45,000 plus and rethink my priorities. I'm 71 years old and don't drive that much these days. Mostly on drive around town locally or shopping or just taking me and my dog out for a car ride and a drive through fast food burger. All is well. Love my old SUV.
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I pointed out to my husband yesterday that we don't travel like we use to (unless you can call driving 2 miles to the grocery store traveling) so why should we spend money on a new truck? If we did decide to take a trip somewhere this summer, our truck would not have a problem. Afterall, we came 2100 miles in it last February from AZ to PA with no problems. We're keeping our truck and we didn't even go in to the dealers yesterday to "talk". Dodged a bullet, I think :)
 
Chet said:
I was given a new Forester as a loaner when my Impreza was getting work done, and it felt like I was not in control of it. It had some kind of lane assist as if it wouldn't allow me to steer, it braked at odd times and gave off warnings I didn't understand.
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When I watch those commercials for the "hands-free" driving, I just shake my head and tell hubby...that's not a good idea. What will people be doing instead of driving? Playing games on their phones, texting, taking a nap??? Scares me what "technology" in vehicles is coming to. Most of it isn't necessary.
 
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