That's the only reason it made it to 200k

an optima?

Spectra

Trust Ian @Jacob he's a car whisperer

I feel like for that price I might as well

but I probably won't

You'll spend what you're saving on the transmission is my guess

I mean, a running driving car for 500 is always a decent deal, but Kia was a rough brand 17 years ago.

Based on what @Papa Pizzagate is saying

if it breaks I could sell it for parts

you probably don't want to part it

@Papa Pizzagate to answer your earlier question about hobbies. I canoe, backpack, nordic ski and dogsled often.

it would take a yard and a lot of time

They had so-so engines and terrible transmissions, but given it's a manual that's one issue eliminated.

I'd just sell the whole thing and someone could use it for parts

you may be able to auction it off or have a junk yard take it

Evan is right, you'd sell it to a scrap yard for like $150, best case scenerio.

exactly

someone else will part

it

anyway all of this is probably a moot point since I'm probably not gonna end up buying any car any time soon

Well let me know when you're ready to buy. Bring me a budget and what kind of vehicle you want. I've gotten some incredible deals on craigslist for myself, friends and family.

What do You want from the vehicle? Transport of you, goods, people, all three?

make sure if you go on craigslist to post a similar car but for slightly less

the other person selling will see that as if thats what they sell for

@Papa Pizzagate oh I'm ready, I'm just tired of being borderline emotionally abused by my parents every time I try to make a decision they don't like

Holy smokes @Evan that is too clever!

so I usually do what they say so they calm down

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@Freiheit - CA I want to stop breaking my back and making multiple trips a week to buy groceries

Just get one of those chinese lady grocery strollers.

@Jacob Carabiner

sounds like your life will improve drastically with a car. Just get one even if you have to pick up a few a hours a week

Yeah, do you have a bus stop nearby? @Jacob I used panniers on my bicycle for months before I got my motorcycle.

yes

it's still a pain in the ass

Get a cart

@Evan my quality of life will probably decrease when you factor in the extra harassment from my parents

Two big carabiners

I haven't owned a car since 2014 - it has saved me a lot of money just relying on public transit

Yesterday my mom called me 4 times in the span of like 30 minutes to yell at me about how I caused their divorce and I'm literally giving her health problems... because I considered buying a car