I'll probably have to trade the truck.
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I've got a 2001 V6 Dodge 1500 SS SB SC 40K miles. I always buy the least expensive / equiped trucks because I'm not a SUV wannabe. I've driven a P.U. of one kind or another for 30yrs. I'm 59 now, and though I live in N.W. Indiana I work in Illinois and need to drive a lot to different jobs within my vocation. Recently in Chicago, they closed down a major N.S. thoughway for two years worth of renovation. This has created a traffic nightmare for me. A 150 mile round trip takes 5 hrs. and about $25 in gas in stop and go traffic. Since my truck is a 5 speed manual, I must shift 50,000 times in 150 miles. My left leg muscles are so much bigger than my right from throwing in the clutch that I walk in circles.
So even though I can't afford it I'm gonna have to buy a little car like a Chevy Cobalt. I can't afford anything else. Besides if you buy something nice some moron will run into you before you can get it to the license facility. This gas B.S really pisses me off, but the traffic is killing me. I know, like nobody else has problems. Anger vented, sorry.
So even though I can't afford it I'm gonna have to buy a little car like a Chevy Cobalt. I can't afford anything else. Besides if you buy something nice some moron will run into you before you can get it to the license facility. This gas B.S really pisses me off, but the traffic is killing me. I know, like nobody else has problems. Anger vented, sorry.
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I've got a 2001 V6 Dodge 1500 SS SB SC 40K miles. I always buy the least expensive / equiped trucks because I'm not a SUV wannabe. I've driven a P.U. of one kind or another for 30yrs. I'm 59 now, and though I live in N.W. Indiana I work in Illinois and need to drive a lot to different jobs within my vocation. Recently in Chicago, they closed down a major N.S. thoughway for two years worth of renovation. This has created a traffic nightmare for me. A 150 mile round trip takes 5 hrs. and about $25 in gas in stop and go traffic. Since my truck is a 5 speed manual, I must shift 50,000 times in 150 miles. My left leg muscles are so much bigger than my right from throwing in the clutch that I walk in circles.
So even though I can't afford it I'm gonna have to buy a little car like a Chevy Cobalt. I can't afford anything else. Besides if you buy something nice some moron will run into you before you can get it to the license facility. This gas B.S really pisses me off, but the traffic is killing me. I know, like nobody else has problems. Anger vented, sorry.
I've got a 2001 V6 Dodge 1500 SS SB SC 40K miles. I always buy the least expensive / equiped trucks because I'm not a SUV wannabe. I've driven a P.U. of one kind or another for 30yrs. I'm 59 now, and though I live in N.W. Indiana I work in Illinois and need to drive a lot to different jobs within my vocation. Recently in Chicago, they closed down a major N.S. thoughway for two years worth of renovation. This has created a traffic nightmare for me. A 150 mile round trip takes 5 hrs. and about $25 in gas in stop and go traffic. Since my truck is a 5 speed manual, I must shift 50,000 times in 150 miles. My left leg muscles are so much bigger than my right from throwing in the clutch that I walk in circles.
So even though I can't afford it I'm gonna have to buy a little car like a Chevy Cobalt. I can't afford anything else. Besides if you buy something nice some moron will run into you before you can get it to the license facility. This gas B.S really pisses me off, but the traffic is killing me. I know, like nobody else has problems. Anger vented, sorry.
While you are looking at cars, keep in mind Kia/Hyundai....granted....they arent the greatest things....but they are usually pretty gas efficient, under 11k for like a fully loaded econo box, and 10 yr 100k warranty is worth it.
Good luck in your vehicle hunting and hello from a fellow Hoosier..
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Thanks, well see how it goes. Truck is due for a lot of maintanance. Plates are due the end of August. Truck plates can't be xfered to a car here. So I'm hoping to get something done by 8/1.
How are Korean cars on engine life? People I talk to around here are getting 250K out of their Chevy Cavaliers, which is the precursor to the Cobalt.
How are Korean cars on engine life? People I talk to around here are getting 250K out of their Chevy Cavaliers, which is the precursor to the Cobalt.
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i'd suggest looking at http://chicago.craigslist.org/car/ there are usualy a bunch of lower miles econboxes for cheaper than dealer prices. about 70% are person owned and maybe 30% are dealer owned but it gives you another place to look. if you look at www.craigslist.org there are other cities to look under too.
just my place to find auto parts DIRT CHEAP.
just my place to find auto parts DIRT CHEAP.
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Thanks, well see how it goes. Truck is due for a lot of maintanance. Plates are due the end of August. Truck plates can't be xfered to a car here. So I'm hoping to get something done by 8/1.
How are Korean cars on engine life? People I talk to around here are getting 250K out of their Chevy Cavaliers, which is the precursor to the Cobalt.
Thanks, well see how it goes. Truck is due for a lot of maintanance. Plates are due the end of August. Truck plates can't be xfered to a car here. So I'm hoping to get something done by 8/1.
How are Korean cars on engine life? People I talk to around here are getting 250K out of their Chevy Cavaliers, which is the precursor to the Cobalt.
If your going to trade in the truck, I'd look at several cars that average 25+ mpg....
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Here's a pic of the truck. I know in the scheme of thing it ain't much. But it's exactly what I want. Talking to these dealers is like talking to Dracula. "I vont to suck your vallet". I'm hoping for a new job in a couple weeks.
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hate to lose ya to the chevy.. you should check out the dodge caliber... pretty sweet ride.
