Comments on: Ask the Readers: Replace the Car, or What? http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/08/29/ask-the-readers-replace-the-car-or-what/ Money issues for college students and 20-somethings, without being boring. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:22:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Tires Dude http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/08/29/ask-the-readers-replace-the-car-or-what/#comment-126028 Tires Dude Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:55:19 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/08/29/ask-the-readers-replace-the-car-or-what/#comment-126028 You know, if you're really strapped for cash, you can just go from used car to used car. Try to find a good deal on another used car..sometimes you might be able to find a gem which is just as good as a brand new car at a fraction of the price... It also helps to either be a bit of a handy man or handy woman..or at least to have a few friends who are...OR...if not even that, at least know of a good place to go to in order to get cheap repair work done. One thing I often say when getting my car done is "Look, I'm out of a job at the moment and I'm not going through my insurance on this, so please give me a reasonable estimate"... This was when I kinda messed up my car in a bit of an accident, but the approach helped me save a lot. You know, if you’re really strapped for cash, you can just go from used car to used car.

Try to find a good deal on another used car..sometimes you might be able to find a gem which is just as good as a brand new car at a fraction of the price…

It also helps to either be a bit of a handy man or handy woman..or at least to have a few friends who are…OR…if not even that, at least know of a good place to go to in order to get cheap repair work done.

One thing I often say when getting my car done is “Look, I’m out of a job at the moment and I’m not going through my insurance on this, so please give me a reasonable estimate”… This was when I kinda messed up my car in a bit of an accident, but the approach helped me save a lot.

]]> By: Rusty http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/08/29/ask-the-readers-replace-the-car-or-what/#comment-96189 Rusty Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:30:55 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/08/29/ask-the-readers-replace-the-car-or-what/#comment-96189 Your boyfriend should also know that if he sells his car when it's running before it's been all rusted and busted then he's going to get more money for it as well. Instead, if he waits for it deteriorate and corrode the resale price is going to go down... and he'll still have to buy a new car! Your boyfriend should also know that if he sells his car when it’s running before it’s been all rusted and busted then he’s going to get more money for it as well. Instead, if he waits for it deteriorate and corrode the resale price is going to go down… and he’ll still have to buy a new car!

]]> By: Tine Tracy http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/08/29/ask-the-readers-replace-the-car-or-what/#comment-90187 Tine Tracy Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:35:19 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/08/29/ask-the-readers-replace-the-car-or-what/#comment-90187 I suggest you to choose the option of getting a “new” car, although you need to pay off the loan within a year. I suggest you to choose the option of getting a “new” car, although you need to pay off the loan within a year.

]]> By: Rebekka http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/08/29/ask-the-readers-replace-the-car-or-what/#comment-76668 Rebekka Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:52:22 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/08/29/ask-the-readers-replace-the-car-or-what/#comment-76668 there link is http://www.d-rust-it.com or <a href="http://www.d-rust-it.com" rel="nofollow"> there link is http://www.d-rust-it.com or

]]> By: Rebekka http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/08/29/ask-the-readers-replace-the-car-or-what/#comment-76667 Rebekka Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:49:58 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/08/29/ask-the-readers-replace-the-car-or-what/#comment-76667 They suggest using a rust converter that actually converts the rust into a hard coating, so you will not need to grind off the rust. You could also use the rust remover, but you would have to pump it on and capture it with plastic sheeting, etc. Hope this helps! They suggest using a rust converter that actually converts the rust into a hard coating, so you will not need to grind off the rust. You could also use the rust remover, but you would have to pump it on and capture it with plastic sheeting, etc.

Hope this helps!

]]> By: Stephanie http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/08/29/ask-the-readers-replace-the-car-or-what/#comment-76665 Stephanie Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:36:36 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/08/29/ask-the-readers-replace-the-car-or-what/#comment-76665 Rebekka: how would that work if the rust is on the whole underside of the car? Rebekka: how would that work if the rust is on the whole underside of the car?

]]> By: Rebekka http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/08/29/ask-the-readers-replace-the-car-or-what/#comment-76664 Rebekka Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:03:09 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/08/29/ask-the-readers-replace-the-car-or-what/#comment-76664 you might want to evaluate D-Rust-It for the rust. They have two products, one removes rust and the other covers it up with a primer that turns rust into a hard barrier that blocks the oxygen and water from getting to the rusted surface.. you might want to evaluate D-Rust-It for the rust. They have two products, one removes rust and the other covers it up with a primer that turns rust into a hard barrier that blocks the oxygen and water from getting to the rusted surface..

]]> By: Jerry http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/08/29/ask-the-readers-replace-the-car-or-what/#comment-76371 Jerry Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:45:15 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/08/29/ask-the-readers-replace-the-car-or-what/#comment-76371 a new car is definitely the way to go. especially a car from a dealer that has been inspected. right now you can find great deals, almost private party values, but you get the security of knowing it's been checked out and will last a bit. your blog is great, btw, i really enjoy reading it and i'm 36. a new car is definitely the way to go. especially a car from a dealer that has been inspected. right now you can find great deals, almost private party values, but you get the security of knowing it’s been checked out and will last a bit. your blog is great, btw, i really enjoy reading it and i’m 36.

]]> By: Zack http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/08/29/ask-the-readers-replace-the-car-or-what/#comment-76022 Zack Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:39:45 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/08/29/ask-the-readers-replace-the-car-or-what/#comment-76022 I'm moving to Northern Virginia, where I'll spend most of my driving time in traffic. MPG--. There's only been one instance in the last two years in which I've needed to haul something larger than I could fit in my car. Convenience--. I like a vehicle with some semblance of handling. Driving--. Also, trucks may be safe for the driver, but they're terribly dangerous for, oh, anyone else on the road. It'll be a cold day in hell before I buy a truck. I’m moving to Northern Virginia, where I’ll spend most of my driving time in traffic. MPG–. There’s only been one instance in the last two years in which I’ve needed to haul something larger than I could fit in my car. Convenience–. I like a vehicle with some semblance of handling. Driving–.

Also, trucks may be safe for the driver, but they’re terribly dangerous for, oh, anyone else on the road.

It’ll be a cold day in hell before I buy a truck.

]]> By: Anon @ truck parts http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/08/29/ask-the-readers-replace-the-car-or-what/#comment-76021 Anon @ truck parts Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:11:25 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/08/29/ask-the-readers-replace-the-car-or-what/#comment-76021 Well, for me, the best option really is to buy a new car. Sometimes, being practical is not buying the cheapest in the market. People should learn also to value an expensive automotive for the sake of durability and performance. My best suggestion is for him to buy a truck. Trucks are durable and can withstand even during winter season. Well, for me, the best option really is to buy a new car. Sometimes, being practical is not buying the cheapest in the market. People should learn also to value an expensive automotive for the sake of durability and performance. My best suggestion is for him to buy a truck. Trucks are durable and can withstand even during winter season.

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