Getting a new auto

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Originally Posted by Master

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Originally Posted by walrus

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Could you put some pictures up so I have an idea what car you are looking for?

I enjoy car topics.

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Dude I hate to admit it but I can’t figure out how to put pics up with my iPhone. Most sights you can just copy and paste and the pic pops up. You guys still use 1970’s tech and refuse to update. That highlander does look nice though

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That is a fat motor, which means it is good.

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Ya I’ve been looking more into the highlander. I’m reading good things. I prefer V-8’s as I find acceleration comforting. Gives me the opportunity to quickly maneuver in certain emergency situations, having said the today’s V-4 and V-6 put out a lot of power. I’d love to try a Tesla, fastest 0-60 around. They are stunning cars, the stock is greatly overvalued but it’s an amazing company.

https://www.toyota.com/imgix/respons...&auto=compress

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Originally Posted by walrus

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Originally Posted by Master

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Originally Posted by walrus

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Originally Posted by Master

Could you put some pictures up so I have an idea what car you are looking for?

I enjoy car topics.

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Dude I hate to admit it but I can’t figure out how to put pics up with my iPhone. Most sights you can just copy and paste and the pic pops up. You guys still use 1970’s tech and refuse to update. That highlander does look nice though

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That is a fat motor, which means it is good.

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Ya I’ve been looking more into the highlander. I’m reading good things. I prefer V-8’s as I find acceleration comforting. Gives me the opportunity to quickly maneuver in certain emergency situations, having said the today’s V-4 and V-6 put out a lot of power. I’d love to try a Tesla, fastest 0-60 around. They are stunning cars, the stock is greatly overvalued but it’s an amazing company.

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Take my word for it, the V-6 on the Highlander's body and chassis will give you more than enough get-up-and-go. A V-8 would be overkill and give you pain at the gas station. I don't think Highlanders even come with 8 cylinders. Four cylinders on a Highlander isn't a good idea, IMO.

Nice pic Master, BTW.

Ya tits they don’t come with a V-8 I was just saying everycar ive has has been an 8. I think highlander seems to be a 2.4L. I’m gonna test drive one maybe this week. It may be a little big for what I need

The V-6 is 3.5L

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Originally Posted by TitoFan

The V-6 is 3.5L

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Good to know I was reading reviews on one suv only came with the option for a fourbanger, thought it was the highlander

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Originally Posted by walrus

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The V-6 is 3.5L

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Good to know I was reading reviews on one suv only came with the option for a fourbanger, thought it was the highlander

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The next step down within the Toyota line is the RAV4, which does in fact come with the 4-cylinder. Can't speak much to that, though. Both are very common down here, as are Toyota's in general.
I don't know if they even make 4-cylinder Highlanders anymore. To me they're a waste of time.

I know some here plunk a good chunk of change on a nice auto and I definitely understand it, a nice auto is like a work of art, impressive to look at and nice to drive. We spend a lot of time in cars. I just see so many people who have no respect for others property. Someone hit my wife’s car in a parking lot doing 2,000 dollars worth of damage and took off. I’ve had my car broken into three times.

Cars are not worth paying a fortune, they depreciate in value as soon as you drive away in it.

Best value for money are near new and you use them for many years.

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Originally Posted by Master

Cars are not worth paying a fortune, they depreciate in value as soon as you drive away in it.

Best value for money are near new and you use them for many years.

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Completely agree. Unless you are a collector things used everyday show it. Why spend a bunch of money and have a hissy fit every time there is a new scratch or dent on it

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Originally Posted by walrus

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Originally Posted by Master

Cars are not worth paying a fortune, they depreciate in value as soon as you drive away in it.

Best value for money are near new and you use them for many years.

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Completely agree. Unless you are a collector things used everyday show it. Why spend a bunch of money and have a hissy fit every time there is a new scratch or dent on it

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They are costly to run too. Petrol, insurance, MOT, road tax, service, recovery cover and general wear and tear all add up over the years which people do not factor.

Some jobs provide bonuses for that kind of stuff. Alas not I, but I know some who do. Lucky devils.

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Originally Posted by Gandalf

Some jobs provide bonuses for that kind of stuff. Alas not I, but I know some who do. Lucky devils.

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Company cars are out of fashion here now, they are taxed more as the government wants to put a stop to it.

]I walk miles on foot to the supermarket until the laundromat and I take the bus and the train and the subway and I have not driven a car since 1997 and I have saved over $300, 000 US Dollars over the past 21 years on car insurance, gasoline, car payments, registration, repairs oil changes and regular maintenance license fees and renewals Etc

I couldn't give a s*** about pets or cigarettes or cars or home repairs or lawn equipment