Recruiting Football Talk VIII

[mr.checkerboards]

 

[JCVol00]

Don’t do new

Besides the car/truck losing value, what are some other reasons to buy used over new? Genuinely curious, im trying find the best option go go with

 

[dwaugh]

Do any of you have classic cars?

I'm getting a 1969 GTO soon and have a 1989 Thunderbird SC (not quite classic, but getting close).

 

[JCVol00]

To each their own. You take the biggest hit on depreciation when you buy new. You also reduce your buying power significantly. My recipe has been to buy a much nicer or better equipped version of the same car with lower miles about 5-7 years older. You can easily find cream puffs that will last 2 decades let alone 1. If nothing else buy certified pre-owned or off lease. They always come with warranties.

If you have to have new stick to Toyota or Honda, but not CVT.

Im not overly concerned on the value of it as long as it is a good vehicle that will last me a while. Used cars are not that much cheaper than new now a days, plus I love the way the 2024 tacoma trd sport looks

 

[Jackcrevol]

Dont need to waste time reading.

Inevitable last minute playground rules to benefit Bama and Georgia.

 

[JCVol00]

Honda or Toyota and you really cannot go wrong. Both companies make good long lasting vehicles.

For sure, it’s rare you hear of them breaking down, newer models especially

 

[mrMet]

Besides the car/truck losing value, what are some other reasons to buy used over new? Genuinely curious, im trying find the best option go go with

That’s the biggest reason for me to be honest

 

[Jackcrevol]

Honda or Toyota and you really cannot go wrong. Both companies make good long lasting vehicles.

My classic is a 2011 Toyota Highlander, with 120K.

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

Anyone else get the sense that none of the VQ guys actually like Eric Cain? I think he does a pretty good job in his role but there doesn't seem to be much rapport there between him and Hubbs, Rob, and AP. Maybe it's just the format of the mailbag and roundtable videos but it seems like there's a lot of awkward silence after he says stuff.

EC is a nice guy and all, but he just bores me to be honest. I actually think he spreads himself too thin with the daily podcasts and everything else. I’m not sure he adds much value to VQ.

 

[SouthKnoxVOL]

Saw where Spurrier predicted 8-10 wins for UF and Alabama to win the SEC

Bama ain't winning the SEC. 3 out of their 4 toughest SEC games are on the road. They play UGA at home and then play at Tennessee, at LSU, and at OU. It's not out of the realm that they could lose 3 or 4 games this year.

 

[Brillovol]

Honda or Toyota and you really cannot go wrong. Both companies make good long lasting vehicles.

Daily drivers are a ‘07 Highlander and a ‘10 CRV. Both fantastic in their own right. Just hit 150k on the Highlander, and ready for the next 150k.

Next on the list is a Taco. Now if I can find one that’s affordable…

 

[Enki_Amenra]

I'm getting a 1969 GTO soon and have a 1989 Thunderbird SC (not quite classic, but getting close).

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That Super Coupe is a classic imo. I love those cars. A lot faster than you'd think.

69 GTO is one of the best classics. Have you ever been to the "Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge" car show?

 

[gordonr24]

Thinking about getting a new car/truck, since the one I drive now is the only truck I’ve ever had, since I was 15. Looking into either getting a Civic or Corrola if I get a sedan, or a Tacoma-colorado-silverado if I get a truck. Any recommendations or opinions on any of those?

Toyota. My only brand choice. If any other brand, look at Honda.

 

[COOKEVOL]

Besides the car/truck losing value, what are some other reasons to buy used over new? Genuinely curious, im trying find the best option go go with

For me it really depended on the value. For example, I bought my VW Golf brand new because used in the range I was looking for (2-3 years) was either about the same or just 1k or 2 less, in some cases slightly more, than what I was going to be able to purchase new for. I got mine close to the model year change at a high volume dealer outside of Atlanta. I was able to get mine for about 17.5 whereas the same car in Tennessee was running around 22-23k. If you are willing to drive or travel, it pays to look out of state.

Edit: Oh, another tip. Never buy the first model year. Often lots of kinks to work out. Not sure why that is. You would think they would test the crap out of them before realeasing them (that is mostly a rhetorical statement, pretty sure I know why).

 

[tn4elvis]

This dude is such a dork. If you listen to the clip, sounds just like Butch Jones. Top 11 program in the country my ass lol.

This guy is so punchable

 

[vols 30]

Daily drivers are a ‘07 Highlander and a ‘10 CRV. Both fantastic in their own right. Just hit 150k on the Highlander, and ready for the next 150k.

Next on the list is a Taco. Now if I can find one that’s affordable…

Taco Bell's tacos are dirt cheap these days.

 

[OrangeMoundTNVol]

EC is a nice guy and all, but he just bores me to be honest. I actually think he spreads himself too thin with the daily podcasts and everything else. I’m not sure he adds much value to VQ.

Why does Rob sound like Fred Flintstone when he talks?

 

[Jackcrevol]

Besides the car/truck losing value, what are some other reasons to buy used over new? Genuinely curious, im trying find the best option go go with

Making your dollar count. How often does a new vehicle have a factory recall? For instance Tundras have issues with Turbo Charged engines. Buying later model year allows for T&E. I cant live in upside down world.

 

[Jackcrevol]

Why does Rob sound like Fred Flintstone when he talks?

when he was putting in his request for which vocal tones he would get at aged 0, that's what God went with?

 

[volbeast33]

 

[Jackcrevol]

SHe Is DFiNieTelY a ThRae

 

[jave36]

I thought the last I checked used prices had dropped the last few months. Could be wrong since I’m not on the market and checking constantly

I could be wrong since I'm not on the market and checking constantly lol

 

[Cosmo Kramer]

Saw where Spurrier predicted 8-10 wins for UF and Alabama to win the SEC

Probably drunk after playing 18 holes of ️

 

[jave36]

Besides the car/truck losing value, what are some other reasons to buy used over new? Genuinely curious, im trying find the best option go go with

I mean, that's the only reason lol. It loses a ton of value when you drive it off the lot. At least that's always been the case, though I'm not sure how wide the gap is now.

Just look at a model year older with 10-20k miles vs the brand new one and compare. Back when I was car shopping a few months ago, there was a 10-20% discount for buying used with only a few thousand miles on it vs brand new.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Don’t do new

Friend of mine bought a new Tesla last year. After 6 months it would no longer charge. He bought another new Tesla 2 months ago. It caught fire and burned his garage down.

I agree with you. No to new vehicles.