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A Great Time to Buy Used… But Not Because They’re Cheap
American Spectator ^ | May 24, 2017

Posted on 05/29/2017 3:47:21 PM PDT by Lorianne

Edited on 05/29/2017 5:07:43 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]

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To: Yosemitest

Or one with $329 LED head lights!!! Poor lady nearly fainted when she learned they are not covered under warranty and had burned/crapped out after only 6 months.


41 posted on 05/29/2017 6:41:33 PM PDT by RetiredTexasVet (Start using cash and checks or the elite class and bankers will make "cashless" the norm.)
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To: Lorianne

Eh. I just put a brand new factory 350 small block in my 98 k2500. Eff em.


42 posted on 05/29/2017 7:06:49 PM PDT by Seruzawa (FABOL)
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To: marktwain
Put a 'follow search' for what you want on E-Bay.
You'll be surprised at what you can get that's been "Frame Off Restored".
Just make sure it's a model that's easy to get parts for. But before you bid, make sure the seller has good reviews and takes PayPal.
I'd hunt for a private seller too.
An older model is cheaper to license, cheaper to insure, and simple to maintain ... IF you get one that's easy to get parts for.
43 posted on 05/29/2017 8:37:30 PM PDT by Yosemitest (It's SIMPLE ! ... Fight, ... or Die !)
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To: jjotto

It’s easy, if you only know HOW to search.


44 posted on 05/29/2017 8:38:39 PM PDT by Yosemitest (It's SIMPLE ! ... Fight, ... or Die !)
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To: CodeToad
Then you haven;t owned them very long.
They WILL cost you more ... and not too long from now.
45 posted on 05/29/2017 8:40:24 PM PDT by Yosemitest (It's SIMPLE ! ... Fight, ... or Die !)
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To: RetiredTexasVet
Yep.
I give up on computer vehicles a few years back.
A 1965 Comet, and a 1978 one ton truck, and both are a joy to drive.
But it's hard to go un-noticed.
46 posted on 05/29/2017 8:42:33 PM PDT by Yosemitest (It's SIMPLE ! ... Fight, ... or Die !)
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To: Lorianne

I’ll keep my old beater until it physically melts and becomes a permanent part of the scenery. It’s new enough to enjoy the things like fuel injection and a reliable Japanese made computer but old enough that I can rebuild the engine on the side of the road.

Although.... I wouldn’t mind a 2015 Toyota Hilux diesel. BUT, for our own protection, those aren’t allowed in the USA.


47 posted on 05/29/2017 8:45:22 PM PDT by Organic Panic (Flinging poo is not a valid argument)
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To: Yosemitest
"Buy a car that has NO COMPUTERS ! Trust me, your maintenance cost will be a lot cheaper."

Really, look at this:

Farmers Can’t Legally Fix Their Own John Deere Tractors Due To Copyright Laws

48 posted on 05/30/2017 5:49:50 AM PDT by blam
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To: blam
I don't agree.
My neighbors fix and overhaul their late 40s to late 60s John Deere tractors all the time.
One of our best log pullers is a JD-50 and that big two cylinder has walked off with some fairly large 20 ft water-oaks.
50 posted on 05/30/2017 11:34:15 AM PDT by Yosemitest (It's SIMPLE ! ... Fight, ... or Die !)
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