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Is there a Lemmy community for discussion of purchasing a new car? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Looks like I might be retiring my 2007 Tundra EDIT: $7K for all needed repairs on the Tundra. Under 100k miles. Not all repairs must be done immediately, but all probably within a year.

I’m just starting the search. I want used, probably certified, good fuel economy, all weather handling ability, and decent cargo space. I like a lot of room in the cabin (I’ve been using Suburu station wagons recently, and they are very cramped). I also will not tolerate digital surveillance, or subscription-only access to physically installed hardware. And I too, come from the Tom Paris school of wanting physical buttons dials and switches for everything (the displays in the suburus are blinding at night, even the speedometer! (and I do NOT need to know my fuel economy from second to second, Suburu - How could you possibly thing flashing that in my face with a bright light is useful in any way?!)))

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago (15 children)

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

A lot of that is inflated.

Spark plugs are nothing to replace and just like removing and replacing 8 bolts. I haven't worked on stuff in 10 years but $16 for a plug sounds like twice what they should be.

A leaf spring is 6 bolts per spring. With a lift, that takes way less than 1 hour

The time estimates are way off IMO, like triple the real world time. I bet the parts are similarly double to triple what they can be found for on the open market.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Thank goodness for the Internet and the fact that this guy probably has no idea that it exists. Judging by his website, my statement would be accurate.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

If you get those parts from AutoZone or O'Reilly's or something and take it to a decent mechanic you can probably save about $200 on each of those $400+ labor quotes.

Main issue is finding a decent mechanic or one that isn't lazy and quotes you high because they don't want to do the job.

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