Yes. Only 1 payment. I love the 3rd Gen. We didn't get a new vehicle because it was a POS. We are just in a place where we could get something and not have it hurt. Wanted to do so now, knowing that, things are going to start going soon.
Adulting is Hard: Keep 3rd Gen or go Commuter
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Yes. Only 1 payment. I love the 3rd Gen. We didn't get a new vehicle because it was a POS. We are just in a place where we could get something and not have it hurt. Wanted to do so now, knowing that, things are going to start going soon.
I was looking over my shoulder all day, while test driving carollas...or working on yard and garden.
I probably missed something. If I were to get a true commuter, I would be selling my 3rd gen to afford it.
rallypoint_1
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I would keep both! But it seems like you really have to pick one. We have 4 cars. Accord, Lexus, Civic and Runner. My wife always says if we need the civic. I don't drive it. Only to meets and shows. My Civic isn't going anywhere. Means to much. I can totally see your dilemma. Is your wife really adimate about this? What if you drive the runner till the motor dies and just drop another in? I am sure your savings in car note and insurance is create than the amount of gas used.
So you are saying keep the 3rd Gen, upgrade the bumpers and justify it through safety. I like it.
You pretty much dialed it in. We needed to get a truck for what we are doing (projects and 130lb and 80lb dogs to train). Damn it is so much easier putting both dogs in crates in the back of pickup. She drives the Outback, and we take it for trips.
Sorry for absence, tried to get to as many as I could without catering to redundancy. I wanted to get a fair share of POV's, that weren't going to be biased (biased by me at least). That is the joy of these interwebs. I also realize how much this topic is potentially troll appearing, or "click bait" as one put it. I appreciate the feedback greatly. Looks like we are keeping 4runner. I'm not ready to let it go, she loves it and I don't want to have to sell then buy then blah blah blah. Essentially, we aren't in a pinch to have to sell it, so might as well still enjoy it. We can still be friend right...
Going to keep Runner. It is a pretty foreign situation for us. The idea of a 3rd car seemed crazy, as if it shouldn't be allowed. Then it felt like if we had a 3rd, it should be a specific type of "commuter" if that makes sense. Sort of just had a couple beers and chatted and said, "F@%K it, lets keep it and chill."
rallypoint_1
Member
Awesome!!! Glad it all worked out!!
Breadman03
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It takes a LOT of miles of much better fuel economy to make up the cost difference of buying something newer. Let's say you went from 15 to 30 MPG, that would be a fuel savings of $7.63/100 miles assuming gas at $2.29, which is what my station is at.
At 300 miles per week, you'd be looking at saving an average of $99.57/month at 4.35 weeks per month. Where does that get you in car payments? Additional insurance and registration?
I originally did my calculations when I drove a Ram 3500 with a Cummins for work and was considering getting a commuter. It's real hard to make the numbers add in your favor.
My personal opinion: Drive the Taco and retire the 3rd gen to toy status.
At 300 miles per week, you'd be looking at saving an average of $99.57/month at 4.35 weeks per month. Where does that get you in car payments? Additional insurance and registration?
I originally did my calculations when I drove a Ram 3500 with a Cummins for work and was considering getting a commuter. It's real hard to make the numbers add in your favor.
My personal opinion: Drive the Taco and retire the 3rd gen to toy status.
JayRolla
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I completely agree with this. I was really thinking of going electric on my next commuter. But after the savings vs cost of car I would have traded it before it started paying for itself. Don't want to be stuck with an out of warranty Tesla. But that new $30k one sounds tempting.
jhuerta22
Member
Facing a similar situation and found it interesting that this came up. I have the 00 4Runner which is my daily but has 289K on the clock, a 97 Land Cruiser with low miles which is a project I am SO CLOSE to finishing, and a 90 IROC-Z Camaro (insert mullet joke here) that has been finished for a few years now but gets driven on few occasions. The Mrs. has an 05 Equinox for her commuter. That's 4 vehicles for us and our 2 year old.
Now that the Mrs. and I are expecting another wee one in March, I can't keep all 3 of my cars. Considering only 30% of the roads are paved where we live and the rest is gravel/dirt, I suggested getting rid of the Camaro and finishing the LC for the family so we'd both have 4WD vehicles for rough weather. The Mrs., God bless her heart, says that I shouldn't have to get rid of any, but realistically there is no way to keep them all. I feel like the 4Runner is a no-brainer to keep, as it's been the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned. Yet, in the back of my mind 289K has me wondering if I shouldn't sell all three and upgrade to a newer 4Runner.
Thoughts?
Now that the Mrs. and I are expecting another wee one in March, I can't keep all 3 of my cars. Considering only 30% of the roads are paved where we live and the rest is gravel/dirt, I suggested getting rid of the Camaro and finishing the LC for the family so we'd both have 4WD vehicles for rough weather. The Mrs., God bless her heart, says that I shouldn't have to get rid of any, but realistically there is no way to keep them all. I feel like the 4Runner is a no-brainer to keep, as it's been the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned. Yet, in the back of my mind 289K has me wondering if I shouldn't sell all three and upgrade to a newer 4Runner.
Thoughts?
LookAtThatDog
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Collkid
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This is actually a great question because we have all faced similar situations.
What I ended up doing was buying a 92 Honda for $1200. Haven't had to put much into it at all (fuel pump $60. stereo $50) and drive it as my daily.
It also allows me to take my time to work on my other cars.
What I ended up doing was buying a 92 Honda for $1200. Haven't had to put much into it at all (fuel pump $60. stereo $50) and drive it as my daily.
It also allows me to take my time to work on my other cars.
austin951
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Dude just fuse the runner and the iroc! Then they both live on hahaI got you bro
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I got you bro
I second the motion.
Jumpkix
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Paid for car>Not paid for car
There's just something about going for a drive in a vehicle that YOU own, with incredible reliability and beautiful simplicity. Maybe it's just me, but it speaks freedom to the spirit.
Driving a brand new car with a payment is fun for the first few months, until the beauty fades, and then it's just another car. But you're stuck making $tupid payments!!!
I would definitely emphasize the "paid for car" angle when discussing with the wife, but that's just me.
There's my $.02, bring on the Sith lightning from new car owners lol.
There's just something about going for a drive in a vehicle that YOU own, with incredible reliability and beautiful simplicity. Maybe it's just me, but it speaks freedom to the spirit.
Driving a brand new car with a payment is fun for the first few months, until the beauty fades, and then it's just another car. But you're stuck making $tupid payments!!!
I would definitely emphasize the "paid for car" angle when discussing with the wife, but that's just me.
There's my $.02, bring on the Sith lightning from new car owners lol.
jhuerta22
Member
I got you bro
Hahahaha! Audibly laughing at my desk! Well hell, might as well throw in the locking axles off the LC under the whole deal and call it good!
Paid for car>Not paid for car
There's just something about going for a drive in a vehicle that YOU own, with incredible reliability and beautiful simplicity. Maybe it's just me, but it speaks freedom to the spirit.
Driving a brand new car with a payment is fun for the first few months, until the beauty fades, and then it's just another car. But you're stuck making $tupid payments!!!
I would definitely emphasize the "paid for car" angle when discussing with the wife, but that's just me.
There's my $.02, bring on the Sith lightning from new car owners lol.
Already have new car. It would have been sell 3rd gen and use the sale money, to buy a gas sipper. As far as reliability, I agree to a point. Regardless of our hopes and dreams, things get old and wear out. The advantage to keeping the 3rd gen, as several have pointed out, is the familiarity with the repairs. The community is greatly helpful, and die hards are always around when you get stuck on something. I'm sure it is the same for other vehicles, but tried and true is better piece of mind. I understand your gist though, and appreciate the POV.
