Comments on: Daily Links: Car Talk Edition

By: Desiree

Desiree — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 19:46:02 +0000

I just added some car repair tips on my new pf blog i just started.

http://growmydough.wordpress.com/

By: Money Blue Book

Money Blue Book — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:53:55 +0000

JD
I think it may be time for you to buy a Japanese car. With just simple oil changes, most Japanese cars will last a lifetime. I tend to stay away from American auto brands…although I’d possibly consider a Mustang
-Raymond

By: Sara

Sara — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:31:33 +0000

Well, I too have a car dilemma, I started saving yes, however, i needed to pay off some high intrested loans, did that, then guess what- my Chevy (a good truck for the most part) needs 400.00 in repairs, it just goes to show that life is like a jar of Habanero peppers, What you do today, Might burn your ass Tomorrow!
I guess its back to 2 jobs for me.

By: Erika

Erika — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:15:26 +0000

And what advice would you give those of us who just started an emergency fund (only $200 so far) and got hit with a car repair estimate of $1400. I have no idea of where to start trying to get money to cover it. The worst part is I need the car to get to my job, which is a 45 minute drive. Unless I fix the car, I can’t work, which means I can’t make money to fix the car. HELP!!

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:59:01 +0000

“The amazing thing is that these cars are made here in the USA with lots of USA parts! So why can’t Ford, GM and Chrysler do the same??????????”

Union labor. If they have to pay unskilled workers an exorbitant amount of money, free health care and very generous pensions, they have to cut costs somewhere.

By: Bill

Bill — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:14:39 +0000

I refuse to buy American cars until they can build quality ones that last beyond the warranty! In the last 21 years we have owned 3 cars, 2 Honda Accords and 1 Toyota Camry. Our current Honda has 72000 miles on it and is 8 years old. I have spent less than $2800.00 in total maintenance costs on this car in those 8 years and that includes replacing a battery and 4 tires! The oil and filter gets changed at least 3 times per year, usually 4 times. The amazing thing is that these cars are made here in the USA with lots of USA parts! So why can’t Ford, GM and Chrysler do the same??????????

By: Ron@TheWisdomJournal

Ron@TheWisdomJournal — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:41:00 +0000

Regular maintenance can be like an emergency fund. Put a little money in (insert subject here) today so that down the road, you avoid a financial disaster.

This can readily apply to other areas of life. Invest in the small things all along the way to avoid potential disasters in the future. I think it works with parenting, your marriage, your job, AND your finances. Sometimes you invest money, sometimes it’s time, sometimes it’s just a kind word.

By: Lily

Lily — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 11:58:09 +0000

Muchos gracias for mentioning my article! Ugh, and I am so glad that living in New York, I don’t have to worry about buying and maintaining a car. Good luck with that in the future!

By: RacerX

RacerX — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:46:39 +0000

It really is an Ounce of prevention vs $2000+ cures!

Well all do it though…we turn up the radio to “fix” the car. Out of site, out of mind. But as you said a $250 repair can become a $2500 repair bill very quickly.

Glad all is well now!