General Discussion

Quakerfriend

(5,797 posts)

8. We are keeping our 19 year old Toyota Highlander

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Tue Apr 1, 2025, 10:31 AM

Apr 1

going. So far, it has cost us very little.

Let’s hope our luck keeps up. 🤞

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

93 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

I reckon I waited too long to buy a new/used car. [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Apr 1 OP

Same here mcar Apr 1 #1

My car is six years old and has 110,000 miles. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 1 #2

My car is 11 years old with 210,000 miles :) Maru Kitteh Apr 1 #13

I have A C and Android Auto. That's all I need. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 1 #19

Heated seats. Maru Kitteh Apr 1 #29

I'm in Los Angeles. Don't really need heated seats. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 1 #36

I bought a used car for the first time since 1994 last year. What a difference!! CrispyQ Apr 1 #35

If you bought a 2022 it has Android Auto. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 1 #42

It came with three months of free Sirius. CrispyQ Apr 1 #48

It can take some negotiation and even threats of leaving, but eventually Sirius comes around with a better rate. Xavier Breath Apr 1 #55

Oh yes, I take my phone & Bose speaker to the basement & listen to Sirius there, too. CrispyQ Apr 1 #57

9 years, 100,000 miles mcar Apr 1 #39

Mine is 10 years old and has 67,000 miles Xipe Totec Apr 1 #91

My car is 17 years old today! sheshe2 Apr 1 #14

Same here -- Honda Accord, really low mileage for its age (17) ... Hekate Apr 1 #50

Mine is a Nissan Versa. sheshe2 Apr 1 #53

Mine is 18!! Diamond_Dog Apr 1 #78

Me either!! sheshe2 Apr 1 #80

My car is a 2005 with 215,000 miles central scrutinizer Apr 1 #30

I have a 2007 Honda Accord with about 250K miles on it. patphil Apr 1 #40

Just purchased a 2008 Accord... OneBlueDotS-Carolina Apr 1 #89

You might be able to get a used Tesla pretty cheap, though. Ocelot II Apr 1 #3

No way. It might get vandalized. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 1 #5

That's exactly why you might be able to get a deal! Ocelot II Apr 1 #9

I live in L A DemocratSinceBirth Apr 1 #15

When I see one I think, you poor soul; probably bought it before Eloon lost his shit, Ocelot II Apr 1 #26

When I first got mine, I was given the finger and cursed at by MAGA itself Polybius Apr 1 #52

I'd rather walk than ride Nazi cars (n/t) Moostache Apr 1 #84

His comments should have gone viral newdeal2 Apr 1 #4

Wouldn't penetrate the Cult. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 1 #6

Me. hlthe2b Apr 1 #7

We are keeping our 19 year old Toyota Highlander Quakerfriend Apr 1 #8

How many miles? DemocratSinceBirth Apr 1 #12

Only 98K as I worked 1 mi. from home for many Quakerfriend Apr 1 #27

15-year-old Saturn Vue here. Ocelot II Apr 1 #16

I just pulled my car that I was trying to sell. iscooterliberally Apr 1 #10

Keep it ready. Used car prices will skyrocket due to people keeping their cars Maru Kitteh Apr 1 #22

That's what I'm thinking. iscooterliberally Apr 1 #81

We are keeping our 19 year old Toyota Highlander Quakerfriend Apr 1 #11

You should be OK on a used one Renew Deal Apr 1 #17

Used cars should go up if people hold on to their cars thereby reducing supply. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 1 #20

Right, but for today, you should be OK Renew Deal Apr 1 #25

yea i'm thinking you're right. bluestarone Apr 1 #18

Now is the time to save save save Johnny2X2X Apr 1 #21

We didn't vote for this. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 1 #24

No, we didn't Johnny2X2X Apr 1 #38

We bought a new car yesterday atreides1 Apr 1 #23

My son just bought a new car Freddie Apr 1 #86

my 23 chevy running fine but want to buy new used car. riversedge Apr 1 #28

Carmax stock is basically even over the last month. ??? underpants Apr 1 #31

I've been watching the price/availability of the car that I just bought- Ms. Toad Apr 1 #44

Tariffs on car parts Tiny Tabby Apr 1 #32

Just replaced my 21 year old car Ms. Toad Apr 1 #33

I kept my old truck but my new crossover is sweet & I love, love, love the backup camera!! CrispyQ Apr 1 #49

Unfortunately my 2000 Chevy Suburban decided .... MiHale Apr 1 #34

I think I just made it... 2naSalit Apr 1 #37

Unfortunately this generation of new cars may be the best quality we have for a while... Ol Janx Spirit Apr 1 #41

Same boat, baby!! Mr Poo has been looking Alliepoo Apr 1 #43

My story... OneGrassRoot Apr 1 #45

My truck is over 14 years old with 38,000 miles Emile Apr 1 #46

I've got 4 of them, all Hondas, all in exemplary condition, and all get exceptional mileage (near 50 mpg) SheltieLover Apr 1 #47

My car is 21 years old, the only thing holding it together is rust and termites. nt ImNotGod Apr 1 #51

Will we ever see China's EV at affordable prices? GreenWave Apr 1 #54

Maybe not with this president, but there are American, Korean, and Japanese options IronLionZion Apr 1 #64

I am fortunate Keepthesoulalive Apr 1 #56

Me too. We had a new car purchase scheduled for the summer toward fall rurallib Apr 1 #58

My car was 19 years old. Ihike2 Apr 1 #59

Consider.... Biglinda 52 Apr 1 #60

Used cars should be fine for a bit IronLionZion Apr 1 #61

Keeping what we've got RainCaster Apr 1 #62

Hi! Chi67 Apr 1 #63

I'll wait a couple of year to buy a new car LogDog75 Apr 1 #65

Toyota claims they are not going to raise prices in response to Trump's tariffs IronLionZion Apr 1 #66

My 2017 Honda Fit that I purchased in 2018, PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 1 #67

Car & Driver has a list of which make and model are affected by tariffs Northern_Light Apr 1 #68

I feared it was coming and bought a used 2021 Honda with 10,000 miles. So glad I did. johnnyplankton Apr 1 #69

2025 Nissan Rogue Prices Dropped by as Much as $1930 Bonx Apr 1 #70

Don't know about other areas DENVERPOPS Apr 1 #71

I price used cars for a living. Stpaoulboy Apr 1 #72

I have a 13 year old Toyota Sienna minivan that I'm hanging on to Trailrider1951 Apr 1 #73

local news said it doesn't take effect until Thursday eShirl Apr 1 #74

Six Years Old - 72k miles NowISeetheLight Apr 1 #75

Yeah...glad we replaced our 1999 Dodge pickup cilla4progress Apr 1 #76

We bought one... k0rs Apr 1 #77

I have a 6 year old car with less than 40k Luciferous Apr 1 #79

Yes Catherine Vincent Apr 1 #82

Bought a new Ford truck last year for $53k madville Apr 1 #83

In the same sinking boat ILikePie92 Apr 1 #85

not necessarily... WarGamer Apr 1 #87

I will drive my 2011 Chevy Volt until it gives up the will to live JCMach1 Apr 1 #88

Me too csusan Apr 1 #90

I just hope my "new" car, a 2006 Ford Escape, will last me. I don't drive much anymore, though. mucholderthandirt Apr 1 #92

My car just cleared 16 years on the Road IbogaProject Apr 2 #93