Ask HN: What car do you drive?

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Post by kyle_v » Fri, Apr 30, 2021, 3:02 AM UTC

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Post by ozfive » Fri, Apr 30, 2021, 3:15 AM UTC

Toyota Corolla. I am a Software Engineer and make a good salary but am frugal when spending money on cars since I know they are not assets and only depreciate over time.

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Post by Th3dud3 » Fri, Apr 30, 2021, 3:16 AM UTC

2012 Suzuki Swift; super economic car.

And a 2008 Toyota RAV4 4WD for the offroad fun and longer trips.

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Post by e2e4 » Fri, Apr 30, 2021, 3:20 AM UTC

ozfive wrote: post #2

Toyota Corolla. I am a Software Engineer and make a good salary but am frugal when spending money on cars since I know they are not assets and only depreciate over time.

Toyota Prius (2009) and love it

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Post by ixacto » Fri, Apr 30, 2021, 3:38 AM UTC

Early 2000s Toyota Camry, with <100,000 miles. I’m hoping it will be the last internal combustion vehicle that I own.

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Post by kactus » Fri, Apr 30, 2021, 3:38 AM UTC

2016 Ford Transit Connect.

I wanted to be able to haul things, and I don't like trucks or SUVs.

So I drive a big box with a gigantic panoramic moonroof and more features standard for less money (leather seats, automatic wipers and headlights, blindspot detection, backup cam, etc). I got a good deal on it since the passenger version of the Connect sells worse than a Sienna or Odyssey.

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Post by sigmaprimus » Fri, Apr 30, 2021, 3:46 AM UTC

I don't own a car but do have a Case 580 SK that is licensed to drive on the roads. I did the math and it doesn't make sense to insure and maintain a vehicle Vs. Transit and Taxi fares. I am hoping my crypto will take a big jump and then I'll probably buy a Tesla Super Truck with it. I think if the insurance providers allow online purchase of day permits I might buy a car but paying to insure a parked car seems like a ripoff.

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Post by [deleted] » Fri, Apr 30, 2021, 3:50 AM UTC

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Post by jimmyvalmer » Fri, Apr 30, 2021, 3:55 AM UTC

06 Prius

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Post by r-s » Fri, Apr 30, 2021, 3:59 AM UTC

2006 Honda Element, manual transmission, AWD. Reliable, can fit an insane amount of stuff in it, consumables are cheap for it. Fuel efficiency is not great but i drive very little. Under 100,000km on it.

I bought it used several years ago and with used car prices surging and vehicles that can be slept in going up in value, I suspect its gained around $2000 of value.

Its slow but has major utilitarian charm.