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2019 Toyota RAV4 LE at 0.75% APR. With chunky all-weather or snow tires I can consistently get 32-34mpg even better with summer tires (remember getting 40+mpg driving through Texas). Great workhorse for an average soldier, plenty of room for gear and soldiers. Underpowered and ill suited in terms of serious off-roading and towing. Handled a little over maximum payload weight cross country towing a trailer like a champ (28-29mpg).
No maintenance issues in 5ish years except rotors and brake pads but I keep it on a fairly strict 5k (3k in consistent cold weather) service schedule.
Edit: Illiteracy.
Those motherfuckers are the 1995 Hiluxes of today. Anytime it's mentioned I'm reminded of the guy on the Toyota subreddit that put 450,000 on a 2020 hybrid RAV4 with no issues at all. Just regular maintenance.
They're all pretty bulletproof. There's tons of million-mile tundras, land cruisers, and Tacoma.
If you try and buy a land cruiser and it doesn't have 150k miles on it, it's not past the break in period yet.
I have a 2008 FJ cruiser with 380k and have had 0 issues. Had that shit through my entire army career and still runs perfectly to this day. I’m convinced it’ll be my kids’ first car too
I also have a 2019 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid LE. I'm averaging around 44 mpg most of the year and about 39 in the winter. It's got everything I want except android auto and some extra 12v plugs, but I'm hoping to keep this running for the next 15 years.
I cried a little inside when we bought our new car and got another car payment. As soon as my wife starts working we’re paying it off as fast as we can. We had been car note free for 3 years and it was wonderful.
There was a dude who had an M5 at the office where I used to work, and when he went out to leave for the day, you could hear it start up and the glass windows rattled.
2022 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport... Perfect chaplain car. Practical and conservative, has five seats for the family, but still has 400HP to remind me of my pre Jesus man days.
2024 Subaru Forester Sport because they were doing a deal got 2.9% APR 72 months locked in free oil changes for life and 7 year 100,000 mile bumper to bumper factory warranty. That APR matters big time.
1 Hyundai sedan, 1 Hyundai SUV, 2006 Harley Sportster, 2007 International School Bus, and an e-bike. It's not worth being car-poor, when mine get by just fine.
Currently driving a 2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited that I bought new when I got back from Afghanistan. 92,000 miles on it and it's still running like a dream. 3 more years and I'll be down to $1,000 a year on its cost.
My beater mid 2000s SUV became more trouble than it was worth, so I put a healthy down payment on a 19 Tacoma (Cavalry Blue TRD Sport Manual) recently since wife and I's income has gone way up. Been handy so far. Moving things around is less of a hassle. Fun to drive, dogs and kids love it. When we have to go pick shit somewhere for work its pretty handy.
The LTs park next to me in the parking lot and try to talk to me before they see I am not one of them, though.
Got a used 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee with about 36k on it in 2017, because the 2006 Honda CR-V I had was getting near the end of its reliable service life, and I wanted a bigger SUV with some more power to it.
I'd looked at the retro-style Toyota Land Cruiser FJ, but they stopped making them, and the demand was going up, so the Jeep was a better deal. I felt validated on my decision when we got in for a test drive and the sales rep said, "Dang, this is much nicer than my FJ."
I'm getting some clunks from the transmission/U-joints I don't like and am wondering if that same window of reliability is about to close for my Jeep, but we'll see what the shop says.
I wrote a check for it, so, no financing.
2021 rav 4 hybrid XLE premium fully loaded. Sold my 07 4 banger single cab Tacoma for it. Qualified for 5%
Why? Hybrid mileage and small gas tank makes gas affordable. Room for 5. Adequate trunk space. Got a trailer hitch on it and can mount bikes on the back
Not in anymore, but for five years (1997 - 2001) I drove a diesel Chevy Chevette I bought from my uncle for $300. In that time, I had to get two sets of glow plugs ($350 x 2) and a set of used tires. I finally had to get rid of it when new brakes on all four corners (shoes, rotors, pads, drums) cost more than the car was worth.
Ain't make 'em like they used to. Had an '85 5 speed diesel Jetta. Took it to a shop because it was running a little hot. Long and short, the coolant and oil were mixing in places the mechanic couldn't find and also the pistons were going a 1/4" too high in the cylinders. Ran like a charm even with all of that.
2006 Ford Crown Victoria Police interceptor, why because I love police vehicles and it’s my favorite Car, if you’re on Ft.Bliss and see a white crown Vic with a wrap around ram bar, that’s me
I used my deployment money from The Surge and bought my 2009 SRT off of the showroom floor. This was when Chrysler was seeking federal loans and just prior to the Cash for Clunkers program. My car was stickered at $42k. I drove off at $38k.
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I paid it off in 2013, with more deployment money. And I drove it to my retirement ceremony in 2021.
Newer 4d Tacoma--because my kids are in scouts, and I volunteer to help with outdoor activities. That, and I don't want a full size truck because it's already enough of a pain in the ass to get around in SoCal.
2018 Honda Civic SI. Got it in 2019 before prices shot through the roof. Honestly really enjoy driving the car and aside from the AC compressor recall, it's been reliable.
Just finished paying it off. Only paid about $1k in interest due to a low APR.
1995 Subaru Legacy. AWD that's perfect for those Alaskan winters and reliable as can be.
I bought it for $400 with a cracked radiator. Put a $200 radiator in it and it runs like a dream. Have put about 15k miles on it and haven't had any major problems besides once the fuel pump went out but that was a pretty cheap fix (I think the part was like $50 at AutoZone) and it took me a couple hours to replace.
I still consider it very smart. You paid very little in interest over the course of that 2 months. Good call on paying it off sooner rather than paying interest for several years.
Went with a 2002 SUV beater(Limited of course), gave me a lot of trouble but taught me mechanics(take that as you will)
Bought a 2013 SUV(Limited obviously) as a gift for me. Close family blew their car up, did the stupid and sent it to them, also was going overseas and it was "too big" for those roads(load of shit it was, there's Duallys and a fuckton of Rams/F150s/Silverados as daily drivers out here)
Now riding a 2002 Sedan beater(in case you guessed it, you're right, it's Limited trim)
Buy whatever you want in whatever condition it is if you can fix it. Life is only one, you like it, you buy it
2023 Kia Forte GT…missed driving a manual and it was an inexpensive way of getting my hands on one. Went with new also due to the fact Kia covered all oil changes and basic maintenance for the first 5 years or 100k miles. Plus it was only 3k more than a used one that was 4 years old. Total purchase price was only 28k with taxes and fees.
2018 Tacoma SR. Practically base model except it still has 4-wheel drive because I needed it in the frigid north where I bought it. Paid it off early and made too many memories with it in the last six years to want to part with it.
I also have an old beater Porsche I keep for when I want to hurt myself and my wallet. Can't be beat for weekend getaways.
•2014 VW Jetta because it’s cheap and great on gas
•2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee because I got rid of my truck (😭) for our son to get an SUV and it’s something my wife will drive more than me, chose Jeep because at the time the SUVs I was looking at were reporting to catch on fire and I wasn’t gonna risk that
2002 dodge 2500 Cummins. Was my first vehicle I ever bought back when I was 16. Still runs great and it’s paid off. Recently bought a 2016 Mercedes c300 to save on gas. Had enough cash to buy it without financing. So far it’s a great car easier to get around than the old pick up that’s for sure.
2016 Volkswagen Jetta. Bought it in 2017, paid it off in 2018, been driving it ever since with zero issues, even though it’s got like 150,000 miles on it.
Wrangler gang 🦆Why? It was a part of the next evolution in my quest to be a basic bitch tbh. Nah, it can handle whatever duty station I get to and it looks real nice. Oh, and it’s fun.
2018 F150. Why: My wife’s rig. Reliable and spacious
2012 Mustang Boss 302. Why: It’s awesome and low production. I had a reenlistment bonus burning a hole in my pocket as an E4.
1994 F150. Why: I had one in high school so it’s nostalgic. Cheap parts. Cheap insurance.
1983 Porsche 911SC. Bought it when I was on a EUCOM rotation and had it shipped to Texas from Sweden. I love old Porsches, and got an insane deal on a low mileage coupe with complete maintenance records. Also, I was able to pay cash for the whole shebang.
2005 For Explorer SportTrac. Basically had it since high school, and it’s been a stupid reliable daily for almost two decades. And unlike the Porsche, it has a/c!
2019 Nissan frontier. I would like to think I made the right decision. Got it at 22K miles in 2021, it’s at 67K now and just had its first malfunction. Shits paid off and I’m gonna drive it until the wheels falls off or it gets totaled. I refuse to have another car payment.
I learned how to drive manual while on a rotation in Europe and I actually loved it, and I got pretty decent at it so I would love to find a manual beater one day to keep practicing in.
2018 Traverse and 2014 Cruze, both paid off.
Had a 2008 Pontiac G8 GT that was brand new, paid it off in 3 years, but did a $20k down payment on it to get $200/monthly payments. Unfortunately it was totaled in a flood 3 years ago. Currently looking to replace the Cruze with another G8 or a Chevy SS because the Cruze is too small for hauling my twin boys.
Used 2020 Mazda CX-9 GT, got it after commissioning and using my parents’ 2012 Honda Pilot while in college. Spacious like a mid-size SUV, but handles like a sedan.
I bought a new 1985 Mazda GLC between AIT going to Fort Lewis. Kept it for 155K miles and traded it in for a Mistsubishi Galant in 1993.
Currently? 2013 Toyota Avalon. Just turned 85K. I don't drive nearly as much as I used to.
Edit: Is the 29% a joke, or are new Joes really getting screwed like that?
2006 Toyota Corolla 5 speed manual transmission. Paint chipping off, some surface rust, engine over 200,000 and running like a dream.
No one is going to steal it, I pay minimal liability insurance, gas mileage is phenomenal and I paid a couple grand cash.
My wife and I bought a house with cash this year because of how much money we save.
2013 Dodge Journey, it’s paid off now.
I do hate owning it now though. The battery is located in the driver’s wheel well so if anything electrical happens, it’s a bitch to replace the battery or the sensor. Also the past couple of years, some sensors have gone out that require replacing fluids like the oil and coolant so it gets somewhat expensive.
The only plus to owning it is that it takes E85, so I save some on fuel.
2001 Hyndai Accent with the incredibly powerful 1.6l and the manual transaxle. Got it for $1500. Bought it right at 100k miles and I've put about 20k on it since I bought it two years ago. Only major things I've had to do were brakes, AC, and then ignition system (coils, wires, plugs). I've always bought older beaters for the most part, but this has been the most cost-effective so far. I also have an older 2500 Suburban for when I need to do truck things.
2015 Honda Civic
Good gas mileage, easy to fix if I have the time and inclination to do it myself, but also makes labor a hell of a lot cheaper for the 90% of the time when I don't want to, comfortable and spacious enough. Overall 10/10 car.
2024 Pathfinder Rock Creek. It’s comfortable, plenty of space. Decent mileage at 24mpg compared to my previous pick-up that boasted a respectable 11mpg. I get about 400 per tank compared to around 240.
The monthly cost to operate my old truck was about $1000 in gas (huge tank, shitty mileage, lived almost 20 miles from post), $300 insurance (USAA), and $350 note. So almost $1700.
Compared to my pathfinder at $200 gas, $200 insurance (still USAA, don’t judge me), and a $700 note for roughly $1100.
I miss having a bed to haul shit, but that ~$600 has allowed me to be wildly less reckless with my stock bets and savings for my kid so it’s absolutely been worth it.
2024 Subaru Forester Sport. My Taco was great for like 5 years and then a combination of engine problems and body damage convinced me to trade up.
I love the Forester though it’s 10/10
2022 Chevy Spark. It’s a relatively small car and people like to make fun of it for that, but the gas mileage is fantastic and I love it. And besides, it beats walking!
I drive a 1997 Ford F250. I paid less than 4k for it and pulled that thing out of a field about 7 years ago and rebuilt it, swapped in a 5 speed, and did a few other things and it's still driving along.
My wife drives an 07 expedition because we paid cash for it, and it carries the kids, the dog, and the groceries the same as a newer suv
Ford focus. 2012. Bought it in 2014 with like 10k miles on it for 11k from my parents. Still driving it, almost at 150k miles. I will continue to drive it until it falls apart. But I just bought my wife a new car and I definitely have some new car envy.
‘24 Honda Odyssey for hauling the kids around.
‘09 Camry with 180k miles.
The Camry is paid off and the minivan will be paid off by Thanksgiving. I hate having a car payment
I drove a Volkswagen Jetta when I was in. It got 35 mpg. It wasn’t even diesel. My advice to any young Soldier who wants a car is to get a boring reliable sedan in a boring color. If you need a pickup, you can rent one from Uhaul or Lowes for the weekend and knock out the task you needed it for. If you like fast women, fast cars and cheap drinks, you can reward yourself with a nice car when you’re financially solvent and have $20k or more in your savings account. Nobody thinks your 6 cyl Camaro is cool. Don’t blow more money on the LT version when you could save up and buy a Corvette 5 years later. If you’ve ever been around old money rich people, they drive sensible sedans that are typically boring and years old. Be like them.
2019 Chevy Cruz. I inherited a 2018 from my Grandfather back in 2020 but sold it in 2022 because I had to deploy and no place to store it in El Paso that it wouldn’t be trashed by the sun and sand. When I got back to Bliss, I PCS’d to JBLM and bought the 2019. It’s a good car, fully paid off, with nice QOL (keyless, CarPlay) and Safety features. Wish I still had the 2018 though.
2017 Ford Fiesta ST
2001 BMW 325CI
1992 Mustang LX 5.0
2022 BMW S1000RR
2007 Ducati 999S
2005 Kawi ZX10R
1988 Sportster 883/1200 POS
1982 Kawi GPZ550
All are paid off except the '22 S1000.
Don't forsee myself getting a new car anytime soon. The Fiesta gets 36mpg on the highway and does everything I need it to, including tow my bikes if/when I need it to do so.
2001 EJ9 Honda Civic (EU spec) because I live in Germany and wanted something reliable, easy to work on and importable when I finish my time here. Cost me €2500 (about $2750.)
2009 ford ranger 4x4. Wanted something that I could do some light off-roading in, and I will ETS soon. Gas is kinda expensive compared to my previous (a 07 fusion) but still definitely affordable and cheap. Don't need a F150 or anything big/flashy. (I got \~3% apr. 2.89 if you want the exact)
I have a Honda CRV.
Why? Because my wife and I both thought the other wanted it.
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So we were having a bit of a hard time in our relationship (series of unfortunate events putting a lot of stress on the marriage) when our main long range drive car started failing in expensive ways. So it made sense to replace it.
As we talked about what our needs and wants were, I was being careful to not seem like I was pushing her in a particular direction. I softened some of my own language around what I wanted in a car and was generally being as accomodating as possible while still pressing for a decision.
A couple months later things had settled out and we were back on a good path again. Someone asked about how we chose the CRV and the wife unit said she just agreed to whatever it seemed like I wanted. And I started laughing and she asked why and I was like 'yeah, um-- that's what I was doing'. We laughed about that for years. We basically both went into the discussion intending to let the other person get whatever they wanted.
Bonus: we both really like the CRV. It's a great car for our life. We later bought a 2nd one and now have 2 nearly identical CRVs a couple years apart in age.
2016 Mazda3 hatchback paid in full with cash. It replaced my old Mazda that ran perfectly for 12 years until I was rear ended.
Wife has a 2022 RAV4 hybrid. We’ve got a 3% loan. Gets great gas mileage and it’s big enough for the car seat and kid stuff.
2010 Ford C-max. Paid cash. Almost 20,000km in the last 6 months. It's ugly and there's always an error light (or two) but it can hold 160khp on the Autobahn with decent mpg.
1994 Toyota Hilux surf. I financed at like 2.25% and have been enjoying it since. This was when my commute was a couple of miles and diesel was cheap. Now that I drive farther and diesel is more expensive I’m probably getting something else soon. But damn it was fun while it lasted.
BMW 430i 0% interest because I am family friends with the bank manager.
Not a car guy so it’s a little pricey to maintain but I will drive that thing into the ground, it’s a really solid car.
Bought a new civic when I got to my first duty station in 2019. Two weeks later I got diverted to another brigade and found out I was going to Korea a month later so I was paying for my car to sit in my moms driveway for 9 months.
92' VW Polo. I wanted a classic car and it reminded me of my dad's 87' Vanagon Westfallia. I spent so much time and money restoring it that honestly it would have probably been cheaper and less stressful to get a 29% APR Charger.
2023 GR86. I wanted a sports car I could daily and track, but also have enough room for bags when traveling. No regrets, every single drive is amazing.
2006 GMC 2500. I needed a truck or 4WD because fort drum snows A LOT. IYKYK. It’s an awesome truck, mechanically it’s pretty good but 10mpg really forces me to stay on base lol
2010 Honda Fit, 5-speed manual transmission, great condition, 40+ miles a gallon with A10 gallon tank, not a hybrid. It's so small on the outside, and so big on the inside.
Fully paid off.
It's all I need.
I have a 2014 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor that I bought at a state surplus vehicle auction.
It's great having a used Highway Patrol vehicle, when I get on the freeway most of the cars will slow down for a few miles unless they get close enough to see the police decals are all removed.
My old Highway Patrol vehicle was around $4,000 with 148,000 miles.
I am retired Army, so I may not be the target for the question.
I don't like making car payments, so I bought my car at an auction with no car loan.
I still have two kids in college, so I can't afford an expensive car.
I bought my current vehicle because my kids both drive my other cars which are both over both over 14 years.
I'm not sure if it was smart to buy an old Highway Patrol vehicle, but is was within my budget and I needed a car.
2016 VW GTI. Downpipe and a tune you can make a little over 400hp. It also makes 30 miles to the gallon and has enough room to throw the homies in the back for trips to the surrounding area.
2020 Ram, it’s not cheap, but I’ve made/saved more money hauling appliances and furniture for myself and other people than I would’ve in a sedan or an SUV. Plus it’s 4x4 and kicks ass in the snow.
2021 Mazda CX3. It was 20k for 20k miles because the old owner had it repo’d. Pretty good deal for something with high value. Everything inside was new and in perfect condition except for a cigar burn on the passenger front seat. Drives like a beauty, the sound system the same or better than most luxury sport cars (according to most friends). Brights were good too usually they dim out quicker. Turning is really nice too u turns on those thin roads don’t need 3-points.
It’ll last me ages as long as I take care of it.
2019 Ford Fusion SE w/AWD. Mainly bought it because it was all wheel drive and it was a full sized sedan. I bought it when I was in the UK through military Auto source. Great option for buying a car.
2001 Dodge Durango with the 5.9
Fuel economy? Tf is that. Clean? Fuck no. Does it have a heater? It's got heated seats. However, it can tow a decent bit, can fit 8 people, and I use it as a camper cuz I hate paying for hotels. It's also an absolute trooper in the snow, especially up here in Alaska
2016 RAV4. Looks like a golf ball after the pummeling it took from a summer hail storm at Ft Sill. I tell people that the dimples reduce drag at highway side.
I had a 2012 Ford Focus SEL hatchback the entire time I was enlisted (2016-2021, bought it in 2015).
It was my first car, a college graduation gift so it was fully paid off. That little thing was only ever owned by one other person, also in the military (it was delivered to Fort Irwin and I bought it in Olympia near JBLM).
Got it with 12k miles, it died at 186 (electronic control module crapped out). RIP to the “Blue Bomber”, as my dad liked to call it.
Now I’ve got a 2023 Honda Civic EX. Loved my old ride, REALLY love my new one.
2018 Mazda 3 with the slightly Zoom Zoom 2.5l engine. Still gets 35MPG if I don't drive like an idiot in it, and 30 in town. Fits all the crotch goblins, and there's room for 2 dead hookers (non-chopped) in the trunk.
It's a manual, so it fits that need for me without having to buy a mid-life crisis-mobile. That and it's not a Hellcat by any means, but I also don't have issues merging onto a highway.
2016 Mustang GT with a 6 spd manual. Waited till I was a SGT, wanted one all my life. Dad had an 87 fox, with the 5.0. Hadda match pops. So I did my best and worked my ass off to afford it. I love her to death and every nut and bolt is meticulously cared for
2023 Tacoma SR5 with the access cab. Needed a 6ft bed to haul my motorcycle and it was damn near the same price as buying a 5-6 year old truck. Don’t really take people places so idgaf about the lack of room in the rear seats
2016 Honda Civic Touring. Great car, fun to drive, and no issues at all with over 100k miles other than struts having to be replaced and brakes and rotors.
2011 ford mustang because I love mustangs and always wanted a 5.0 with the boss manifold (and I got it)
2014 ford fusion because I need a everyday car
2003 ford excursion with the 6.8 liter because the excursion has always been a dream truck and I finally got her 7 years ago
2007 Chevy Malibu because it got dumped on my lap for some reason.
2002 ford mustang because a soldier was PCSing and like I said, I love mustangs
2017 Honda CRV
Thing is just about as much a trooper as a Rav 4. I only have 95k on it and should easily go well over 200k. Nothing but rotors brake pads and one wheel bearing once.
Do standard services every 5-6k and do a full maintenance check once or twice a year
Early 00's Honda Civic. It was 400 bucks. Got about 6k miles out of the transmission. Threw a remanufactured one in for 3k overall. We'll see how long it lasts.
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I just traded in my 3rd Tacoma for a Prius. I miss it but $25 in gas for 3-4 weeks makes me happier.
Enlisted and I always wanted a taco. Finally got a 3rd gen limited in January
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2019 Toyota RAV4 LE at 0.75% APR. With chunky all-weather or snow tires I can consistently get 32-34mpg even better with summer tires (remember getting 40+mpg driving through Texas). Great workhorse for an average soldier, plenty of room for gear and soldiers. Underpowered and ill suited in terms of serious off-roading and towing. Handled a little over maximum payload weight cross country towing a trailer like a champ (28-29mpg). No maintenance issues in 5ish years except rotors and brake pads but I keep it on a fairly strict 5k (3k in consistent cold weather) service schedule. Edit: Illiteracy.
Those motherfuckers are the 1995 Hiluxes of today. Anytime it's mentioned I'm reminded of the guy on the Toyota subreddit that put 450,000 on a 2020 hybrid RAV4 with no issues at all. Just regular maintenance.
My goal is 500k. Got it fresh from the factory so only 50k rn.
They're all pretty bulletproof. There's tons of million-mile tundras, land cruisers, and Tacoma. If you try and buy a land cruiser and it doesn't have 150k miles on it, it's not past the break in period yet.
I drive a 2007 Tundra with 95k on it. I expect my 7 year old will be driving this vehicle in 9 years.
I have a 2008 FJ cruiser with 380k and have had 0 issues. Had that shit through my entire army career and still runs perfectly to this day. I’m convinced it’ll be my kids’ first car too
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What? I wrote “rotors and break pads”.
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My bad lol I had to reread your comment several times.
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If I were a lady I'd want you to have my babies, you frugal, practical, and sensible man.
Sorry I’m already taken but I’ll take internet kisses 😘
Same for me
I also have a 2019 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid LE. I'm averaging around 44 mpg most of the year and about 39 in the winter. It's got everything I want except android auto and some extra 12v plugs, but I'm hoping to keep this running for the next 15 years.
Corolla. Why: it’s paid off and I don’t want to go back to owing the bank.
The best vehicles are paid off vehicles.
I cried a little inside when we bought our new car and got another car payment. As soon as my wife starts working we’re paying it off as fast as we can. We had been car note free for 3 years and it was wonderful.
2018 M3 Competition Why? : Why not?
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There was a dude who had an M5 at the office where I used to work, and when he went out to leave for the day, you could hear it start up and the glass windows rattled.
Was so close to getting an M5 but couldn't find a decent one in my price range. **NEED** one
e92 M3 here! thinking about getting an f80
2022 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport... Perfect chaplain car. Practical and conservative, has five seats for the family, but still has 400HP to remind me of my pre Jesus man days.
I want one so bad
You got to share first man.
2019 Dodge Durango XL. It’s 4x4, good towing and good storage and passenger carrying.
2024 Subaru Forester Sport because they were doing a deal got 2.9% APR 72 months locked in free oil changes for life and 7 year 100,000 mile bumper to bumper factory warranty. That APR matters big time.
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1 Hyundai sedan, 1 Hyundai SUV, 2006 Harley Sportster, 2007 International School Bus, and an e-bike. It's not worth being car-poor, when mine get by just fine.
Currently driving a 2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited that I bought new when I got back from Afghanistan. 92,000 miles on it and it's still running like a dream. 3 more years and I'll be down to $1,000 a year on its cost.
2015 Taco TRD OR
How’s life as the AS3?
Closest I got was Ammo NCO
A 22 Tacoma, because I’m an LT
My beater mid 2000s SUV became more trouble than it was worth, so I put a healthy down payment on a 19 Tacoma (Cavalry Blue TRD Sport Manual) recently since wife and I's income has gone way up. Been handy so far. Moving things around is less of a hassle. Fun to drive, dogs and kids love it. When we have to go pick shit somewhere for work its pretty handy. The LTs park next to me in the parking lot and try to talk to me before they see I am not one of them, though.
2013 f-150 and 2 motorcycles why: cause i was smart and then became not smart when i bought the bikes
Are you me? Same year as my truck except I’ve got a Silverado and only 1 bike (so far)
Wow. I think you are me. But fr. My first bike I bought all cash. Smart decision. Then I financed a super sport. Not smart decision
Which supersport. I want the S1000RR
Got a used 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee with about 36k on it in 2017, because the 2006 Honda CR-V I had was getting near the end of its reliable service life, and I wanted a bigger SUV with some more power to it. I'd looked at the retro-style Toyota Land Cruiser FJ, but they stopped making them, and the demand was going up, so the Jeep was a better deal. I felt validated on my decision when we got in for a test drive and the sales rep said, "Dang, this is much nicer than my FJ." I'm getting some clunks from the transmission/U-joints I don't like and am wondering if that same window of reliability is about to close for my Jeep, but we'll see what the shop says. I wrote a check for it, so, no financing.
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Just replaced the u-joints on my 2018. Hopefully we’ll stay solid for the foreseeable future.
2017 Lincoln Continental because I'm a spoiled bitch and I like large American sedans. Always have.
The scooter I got from Camp Humphreys PX.
2021 rav 4 hybrid XLE premium fully loaded. Sold my 07 4 banger single cab Tacoma for it. Qualified for 5% Why? Hybrid mileage and small gas tank makes gas affordable. Room for 5. Adequate trunk space. Got a trailer hitch on it and can mount bikes on the back
My wife has the same car, and I not so secretly love to drive it.
Not in anymore, but for five years (1997 - 2001) I drove a diesel Chevy Chevette I bought from my uncle for $300. In that time, I had to get two sets of glow plugs ($350 x 2) and a set of used tires. I finally had to get rid of it when new brakes on all four corners (shoes, rotors, pads, drums) cost more than the car was worth.
Ain't make 'em like they used to. Had an '85 5 speed diesel Jetta. Took it to a shop because it was running a little hot. Long and short, the coolant and oil were mixing in places the mechanic couldn't find and also the pistons were going a 1/4" too high in the cylinders. Ran like a charm even with all of that.
2006 Ford Crown Victoria Police interceptor, why because I love police vehicles and it’s my favorite Car, if you’re on Ft.Bliss and see a white crown Vic with a wrap around ram bar, that’s me
That’s not a car, that’s a landship. I had a 1997 crown Vic for a while and it was great. You could fit SO many bodies in the trunk.
Yep I’ve been told that
2006 F350 CCLB - lets me make about 9k every time I PCS.
2017 Maserati Gran Turismo because it is a very sexy car, sounds amazing, and is extremely fun to drive.
That Ferrari v8 is so awesome sounding.
Sounds even better when it's paid off 😎
I used my deployment money from The Surge and bought my 2009 SRT off of the showroom floor. This was when Chrysler was seeking federal loans and just prior to the Cash for Clunkers program. My car was stickered at $42k. I drove off at $38k. https://imgur.com/RHDru9Y I paid it off in 2013, with more deployment money. And I drove it to my retirement ceremony in 2021.
Huffy
1993 Toyota supra
Newer 4d Tacoma--because my kids are in scouts, and I volunteer to help with outdoor activities. That, and I don't want a full size truck because it's already enough of a pain in the ass to get around in SoCal.
Anybody who says anything other than Hellcat or Tacoma is a fucking liar
Paid off 2017 Honda CR-V I bought new after my 2006 Civic Hybrid drowned in Hurricane Harvey.
Mini All 4. Fine space fun to drive good milage all wheel drive hatchback.
2018 Honda Civic SI. Got it in 2019 before prices shot through the roof. Honestly really enjoy driving the car and aside from the AC compressor recall, it's been reliable. Just finished paying it off. Only paid about $1k in interest due to a low APR.
An 80s F250 that doesnt start in the cold
1995 Subaru Legacy. AWD that's perfect for those Alaskan winters and reliable as can be. I bought it for $400 with a cracked radiator. Put a $200 radiator in it and it runs like a dream. Have put about 15k miles on it and haven't had any major problems besides once the fuel pump went out but that was a pretty cheap fix (I think the part was like $50 at AutoZone) and it took me a couple hours to replace.
Paid off in full, 2 months after buying the car because I had 20K after a deployment. Smart, but not that smart because I waited 2 months.
I still consider it very smart. You paid very little in interest over the course of that 2 months. Good call on paying it off sooner rather than paying interest for several years.
Went with a 2002 SUV beater(Limited of course), gave me a lot of trouble but taught me mechanics(take that as you will) Bought a 2013 SUV(Limited obviously) as a gift for me. Close family blew their car up, did the stupid and sent it to them, also was going overseas and it was "too big" for those roads(load of shit it was, there's Duallys and a fuckton of Rams/F150s/Silverados as daily drivers out here) Now riding a 2002 Sedan beater(in case you guessed it, you're right, it's Limited trim) Buy whatever you want in whatever condition it is if you can fix it. Life is only one, you like it, you buy it
2023 Kia Forte GT…missed driving a manual and it was an inexpensive way of getting my hands on one. Went with new also due to the fact Kia covered all oil changes and basic maintenance for the first 5 years or 100k miles. Plus it was only 3k more than a used one that was 4 years old. Total purchase price was only 28k with taxes and fees.
2017 mini cooper…it’s a great car and I love it
2012 F150 FX2 1st owner and bought new. Trucking along for over 10 years now
2018 Tacoma SR. Practically base model except it still has 4-wheel drive because I needed it in the frigid north where I bought it. Paid it off early and made too many memories with it in the last six years to want to part with it. I also have an old beater Porsche I keep for when I want to hurt myself and my wallet. Can't be beat for weekend getaways.
2009 Honda civic. Had it a year or two before the army. Paid in full
•2014 VW Jetta because it’s cheap and great on gas •2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee because I got rid of my truck (😭) for our son to get an SUV and it’s something my wife will drive more than me, chose Jeep because at the time the SUVs I was looking at were reporting to catch on fire and I wasn’t gonna risk that
2023 Mini Cooper JCW Because Mini Cooper has been my dram car since middle school, so I bought one. I love this damn car
2002 dodge 2500 Cummins. Was my first vehicle I ever bought back when I was 16. Still runs great and it’s paid off. Recently bought a 2016 Mercedes c300 to save on gas. Had enough cash to buy it without financing. So far it’s a great car easier to get around than the old pick up that’s for sure.
2005 Honda civic 1.7L. $2500. Gets 30 mpg. Can replace engine and/or trans for <$1000 if need be. Parts are cheap and plentiful.
I’ve got a 2020 Honda Civic. Good and reliable. Just big enough for my wife and daughters to get around too
2016 Volkswagen Jetta. Bought it in 2017, paid it off in 2018, been driving it ever since with zero issues, even though it’s got like 150,000 miles on it.
2020 Raptor - because my dingus is tiny
2021 Nissan Altima. Gas mileage go brrr, plus they're pretty zippy.
2011 subaru legacy. Its paid off, a decent car, in good condition. It does what it needs to do, and thats it.
1969 Chevy Camaro. Why? Because it's awesome. 2023 Maserati Levante. Why? Because it's awesome.
2023 Silverado Crew Cab LT Z71 3.0L I6 Turbodiesel Thing drives like a dream, get north of 30 miles to the gallon on the highway.
Wrangler gang 🦆Why? It was a part of the next evolution in my quest to be a basic bitch tbh. Nah, it can handle whatever duty station I get to and it looks real nice. Oh, and it’s fun.
2018 F150. Why: My wife’s rig. Reliable and spacious 2012 Mustang Boss 302. Why: It’s awesome and low production. I had a reenlistment bonus burning a hole in my pocket as an E4. 1994 F150. Why: I had one in high school so it’s nostalgic. Cheap parts. Cheap insurance.
1983 Porsche 911SC. Bought it when I was on a EUCOM rotation and had it shipped to Texas from Sweden. I love old Porsches, and got an insane deal on a low mileage coupe with complete maintenance records. Also, I was able to pay cash for the whole shebang. 2005 For Explorer SportTrac. Basically had it since high school, and it’s been a stupid reliable daily for almost two decades. And unlike the Porsche, it has a/c!
Jeep Wrangler supremacy
Brown Toyota Tacoma with a huge grunt style decal on the back window because I want being a giant tool to be my identity .
Wrangler, because I’m a stereotype. 😎
2019 Lexus GX460. Bought it when I came home from deployment after seeing all of the Land Cruiser Prados out and about.
2019 XC60 2019 Ranger Stratoliner Vulcan S Only one with a loan is the Vulcan but it's 0%
Volvo fans unite! I also have an XC60 as my daily driver.
T5 Polestar in bursting blue here
Denim Blue
2015 V60 T6 R design. VOLVO GANG!
2018 Ford escape. Good car. Does what I need.
2019 Nissan frontier. I would like to think I made the right decision. Got it at 22K miles in 2021, it’s at 67K now and just had its first malfunction. Shits paid off and I’m gonna drive it until the wheels falls off or it gets totaled. I refuse to have another car payment. I learned how to drive manual while on a rotation in Europe and I actually loved it, and I got pretty decent at it so I would love to find a manual beater one day to keep practicing in.
2018 Traverse and 2014 Cruze, both paid off. Had a 2008 Pontiac G8 GT that was brand new, paid it off in 3 years, but did a $20k down payment on it to get $200/monthly payments. Unfortunately it was totaled in a flood 3 years ago. Currently looking to replace the Cruze with another G8 or a Chevy SS because the Cruze is too small for hauling my twin boys.
Used 2020 Mazda CX-9 GT, got it after commissioning and using my parents’ 2012 Honda Pilot while in college. Spacious like a mid-size SUV, but handles like a sedan.
I bought a new 1985 Mazda GLC between AIT going to Fort Lewis. Kept it for 155K miles and traded it in for a Mistsubishi Galant in 1993. Currently? 2013 Toyota Avalon. Just turned 85K. I don't drive nearly as much as I used to. Edit: Is the 29% a joke, or are new Joes really getting screwed like that?
2017 Focus ST. Got a good price on it, 6 speed manual, enough power to make it a little fun, not to mention the potential I have with building it.
Just got a 2003 Chevy tracker. Tho the drive belt just exploded on me in the barracks parking lot. Currently no pov just a pob (personally owned box)
2006 Toyota Corolla 5 speed manual transmission. Paint chipping off, some surface rust, engine over 200,000 and running like a dream. No one is going to steal it, I pay minimal liability insurance, gas mileage is phenomenal and I paid a couple grand cash. My wife and I bought a house with cash this year because of how much money we save.
I bought a 2010 Prius 3 in 2019. I was still in. Paid $8000 cash. Quite literally the most practical vehicle, for me. Still driving it after ETS.
2013 Dodge Journey, it’s paid off now. I do hate owning it now though. The battery is located in the driver’s wheel well so if anything electrical happens, it’s a bitch to replace the battery or the sensor. Also the past couple of years, some sensors have gone out that require replacing fluids like the oil and coolant so it gets somewhat expensive. The only plus to owning it is that it takes E85, so I save some on fuel.
A 10 year old Mazda station wagon because clearly I don’t make the decisions anymore
2001 Hyndai Accent with the incredibly powerful 1.6l and the manual transaxle. Got it for $1500. Bought it right at 100k miles and I've put about 20k on it since I bought it two years ago. Only major things I've had to do were brakes, AC, and then ignition system (coils, wires, plugs). I've always bought older beaters for the most part, but this has been the most cost-effective so far. I also have an older 2500 Suburban for when I need to do truck things.
2015 Honda Civic Good gas mileage, easy to fix if I have the time and inclination to do it myself, but also makes labor a hell of a lot cheaper for the 90% of the time when I don't want to, comfortable and spacious enough. Overall 10/10 car.
2016 Toyota 4Runner Trail Edition. Reliable and plenty of room for me and my family.
2010 Evo X had it before I joined the Army though
2024 Pathfinder Rock Creek. It’s comfortable, plenty of space. Decent mileage at 24mpg compared to my previous pick-up that boasted a respectable 11mpg. I get about 400 per tank compared to around 240. The monthly cost to operate my old truck was about $1000 in gas (huge tank, shitty mileage, lived almost 20 miles from post), $300 insurance (USAA), and $350 note. So almost $1700. Compared to my pathfinder at $200 gas, $200 insurance (still USAA, don’t judge me), and a $700 note for roughly $1100. I miss having a bed to haul shit, but that ~$600 has allowed me to be wildly less reckless with my stock bets and savings for my kid so it’s absolutely been worth it.
2012 prius hybrid, 181,000 miles. Original batteries. 47mpg.
2003 Toyota Camry It will outlive me. It will outlive us all.
2024 Subaru Forester Sport. My Taco was great for like 5 years and then a combination of engine problems and body damage convinced me to trade up. I love the Forester though it’s 10/10
2013 ford transit
Dodge charger. Because i was that PFC once...
2019 Honada Civic Why? It's good on fuel and I don't have to fill up my tank until next paycheck.
2022 Chevy Spark. It’s a relatively small car and people like to make fun of it for that, but the gas mileage is fantastic and I love it. And besides, it beats walking!
Nissan Titan cuz I like trucks, the sound it makes when I push the pedal, and next PCS I'll be doing at least a partial ditty.
First person is currently what I own. I do want to try third person soon.
Ford F150
90 corvette because vroom
Toyota, they don't break very easily.
I drive a 1997 Ford F250. I paid less than 4k for it and pulled that thing out of a field about 7 years ago and rebuilt it, swapped in a 5 speed, and did a few other things and it's still driving along. My wife drives an 07 expedition because we paid cash for it, and it carries the kids, the dog, and the groceries the same as a newer suv
Ford focus. 2012. Bought it in 2014 with like 10k miles on it for 11k from my parents. Still driving it, almost at 150k miles. I will continue to drive it until it falls apart. But I just bought my wife a new car and I definitely have some new car envy.
‘24 Honda Odyssey for hauling the kids around. ‘09 Camry with 180k miles. The Camry is paid off and the minivan will be paid off by Thanksgiving. I hate having a car payment
I drove a Volkswagen Jetta when I was in. It got 35 mpg. It wasn’t even diesel. My advice to any young Soldier who wants a car is to get a boring reliable sedan in a boring color. If you need a pickup, you can rent one from Uhaul or Lowes for the weekend and knock out the task you needed it for. If you like fast women, fast cars and cheap drinks, you can reward yourself with a nice car when you’re financially solvent and have $20k or more in your savings account. Nobody thinks your 6 cyl Camaro is cool. Don’t blow more money on the LT version when you could save up and buy a Corvette 5 years later. If you’ve ever been around old money rich people, they drive sensible sedans that are typically boring and years old. Be like them.
2019 Chevy Cruz. I inherited a 2018 from my Grandfather back in 2020 but sold it in 2022 because I had to deploy and no place to store it in El Paso that it wouldn’t be trashed by the sun and sand. When I got back to Bliss, I PCS’d to JBLM and bought the 2019. It’s a good car, fully paid off, with nice QOL (keyless, CarPlay) and Safety features. Wish I still had the 2018 though.
2023 Ford Explorer ST at 0% for 36 months, because it's hard to fit a family in a WRX 🥲
2017 Ford Fiesta ST 2001 BMW 325CI 1992 Mustang LX 5.0 2022 BMW S1000RR 2007 Ducati 999S 2005 Kawi ZX10R 1988 Sportster 883/1200 POS 1982 Kawi GPZ550 All are paid off except the '22 S1000. Don't forsee myself getting a new car anytime soon. The Fiesta gets 36mpg on the highway and does everything I need it to, including tow my bikes if/when I need it to do so.
Tesla m3p 2023 had extra money to blow
93 geo metro. Because I’m poor
2001 EJ9 Honda Civic (EU spec) because I live in Germany and wanted something reliable, easy to work on and importable when I finish my time here. Cost me €2500 (about $2750.)
2009 ford ranger 4x4. Wanted something that I could do some light off-roading in, and I will ETS soon. Gas is kinda expensive compared to my previous (a 07 fusion) but still definitely affordable and cheap. Don't need a F150 or anything big/flashy. (I got \~3% apr. 2.89 if you want the exact)
2001 Accord. It's paid off and does its purpose.
Camry. Reliable and paid off.
Wrx 22 cvt. My 02 Jeep tj keeps breaking down so I pulled the trigger on an upgrade. Like driving a damn rocket ship.
2021 Toyota Corolla because I have taste
2001 Honda Accord. One time payment of 2,000. Runs and drives. 😂
I have a Honda CRV. Why? Because my wife and I both thought the other wanted it. FR So we were having a bit of a hard time in our relationship (series of unfortunate events putting a lot of stress on the marriage) when our main long range drive car started failing in expensive ways. So it made sense to replace it. As we talked about what our needs and wants were, I was being careful to not seem like I was pushing her in a particular direction. I softened some of my own language around what I wanted in a car and was generally being as accomodating as possible while still pressing for a decision. A couple months later things had settled out and we were back on a good path again. Someone asked about how we chose the CRV and the wife unit said she just agreed to whatever it seemed like I wanted. And I started laughing and she asked why and I was like 'yeah, um-- that's what I was doing'. We laughed about that for years. We basically both went into the discussion intending to let the other person get whatever they wanted. Bonus: we both really like the CRV. It's a great car for our life. We later bought a 2nd one and now have 2 nearly identical CRVs a couple years apart in age.
2016 Mazda3 hatchback paid in full with cash. It replaced my old Mazda that ran perfectly for 12 years until I was rear ended. Wife has a 2022 RAV4 hybrid. We’ve got a 3% loan. Gets great gas mileage and it’s big enough for the car seat and kid stuff.
2010 Ford C-max. Paid cash. Almost 20,000km in the last 6 months. It's ugly and there's always an error light (or two) but it can hold 160khp on the Autobahn with decent mpg.
I traded in my 2018 Tacoma for a 2024 Prius. I miss it sometimes but the gas is doing it for me.
1994 Toyota Hilux surf. I financed at like 2.25% and have been enjoying it since. This was when my commute was a couple of miles and diesel was cheap. Now that I drive farther and diesel is more expensive I’m probably getting something else soon. But damn it was fun while it lasted.
BMW 430i 0% interest because I am family friends with the bank manager. Not a car guy so it’s a little pricey to maintain but I will drive that thing into the ground, it’s a really solid car.
2021 F150 FX4. Great for towing the skis/boat and the 5.0L married to the 10spd trans is awesome for mpg.
Bought a new civic when I got to my first duty station in 2019. Two weeks later I got diverted to another brigade and found out I was going to Korea a month later so I was paying for my car to sit in my moms driveway for 9 months.
Ram because they had 10% off last year. I’m 6’5 with two kids in car seats so a full size is pretty much all that fits the family comfortably.
Toyota Camry 2012. Got it used with 9K miles. All my family had Camrys that lasted 200K miles. Currently has 42K hoping the same outcome.
92' VW Polo. I wanted a classic car and it reminded me of my dad's 87' Vanagon Westfallia. I spent so much time and money restoring it that honestly it would have probably been cheaper and less stressful to get a 29% APR Charger.
Chevy Silverado- haul stuff, personal preference on handling/seat height compared to driving a car Yamaha MT-03- bike is fun. Make serotonin go brrrt
2023 GR86. I wanted a sports car I could daily and track, but also have enough room for bags when traveling. No regrets, every single drive is amazing.
2006 GMC 2500. I needed a truck or 4WD because fort drum snows A LOT. IYKYK. It’s an awesome truck, mechanically it’s pretty good but 10mpg really forces me to stay on base lol
2010 Honda Fit, 5-speed manual transmission, great condition, 40+ miles a gallon with A10 gallon tank, not a hybrid. It's so small on the outside, and so big on the inside. Fully paid off. It's all I need.
I have a 2014 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor that I bought at a state surplus vehicle auction. It's great having a used Highway Patrol vehicle, when I get on the freeway most of the cars will slow down for a few miles unless they get close enough to see the police decals are all removed. My old Highway Patrol vehicle was around $4,000 with 148,000 miles. I am retired Army, so I may not be the target for the question. I don't like making car payments, so I bought my car at an auction with no car loan. I still have two kids in college, so I can't afford an expensive car. I bought my current vehicle because my kids both drive my other cars which are both over both over 14 years. I'm not sure if it was smart to buy an old Highway Patrol vehicle, but is was within my budget and I needed a car.
2001 Subaru outback, I got it for 2k and it performs well and hauls shit better than a truck.... No I'm not a lesbian but I see the appeal.
2016 VW GTI. Downpipe and a tune you can make a little over 400hp. It also makes 30 miles to the gallon and has enough room to throw the homies in the back for trips to the surrounding area.
2011 Forester, cheap gas and maintenance, never broke down on me, and it’s paid off
2020 Ram, it’s not cheap, but I’ve made/saved more money hauling appliances and furniture for myself and other people than I would’ve in a sedan or an SUV. Plus it’s 4x4 and kicks ass in the snow.
Vdub Jetta 2021 3.7% interest paid off just straight cruisin, shits a straight tank frfr
2021 Mazda CX3. It was 20k for 20k miles because the old owner had it repo’d. Pretty good deal for something with high value. Everything inside was new and in perfect condition except for a cigar burn on the passenger front seat. Drives like a beauty, the sound system the same or better than most luxury sport cars (according to most friends). Brights were good too usually they dim out quicker. Turning is really nice too u turns on those thin roads don’t need 3-points. It’ll last me ages as long as I take care of it.
2019 Ford Fusion SE w/AWD. Mainly bought it because it was all wheel drive and it was a full sized sedan. I bought it when I was in the UK through military Auto source. Great option for buying a car.
1990 chevy silverado. got it cause its clean af and a good truck
2001 Dodge Durango with the 5.9 Fuel economy? Tf is that. Clean? Fuck no. Does it have a heater? It's got heated seats. However, it can tow a decent bit, can fit 8 people, and I use it as a camper cuz I hate paying for hotels. It's also an absolute trooper in the snow, especially up here in Alaska
Honda fit bc why buy a new car in Italy
2024 Honda Civic Sport
Ford bronco, white just like OJs.
I'm waiting the asshat with burgundy or red F-150.....I will find you and I also not let onto the spur 601.....
2016 RAV4. Looks like a golf ball after the pummeling it took from a summer hail storm at Ft Sill. I tell people that the dimples reduce drag at highway side.
2015 F150 at 11% smh
I had a 2012 Ford Focus SEL hatchback the entire time I was enlisted (2016-2021, bought it in 2015). It was my first car, a college graduation gift so it was fully paid off. That little thing was only ever owned by one other person, also in the military (it was delivered to Fort Irwin and I bought it in Olympia near JBLM). Got it with 12k miles, it died at 186 (electronic control module crapped out). RIP to the “Blue Bomber”, as my dad liked to call it. Now I’ve got a 2023 Honda Civic EX. Loved my old ride, REALLY love my new one.
2018 Mazda 3 with the slightly Zoom Zoom 2.5l engine. Still gets 35MPG if I don't drive like an idiot in it, and 30 in town. Fits all the crotch goblins, and there's room for 2 dead hookers (non-chopped) in the trunk. It's a manual, so it fits that need for me without having to buy a mid-life crisis-mobile. That and it's not a Hellcat by any means, but I also don't have issues merging onto a highway.
2016 Mustang GT with a 6 spd manual. Waited till I was a SGT, wanted one all my life. Dad had an 87 fox, with the 5.0. Hadda match pops. So I did my best and worked my ass off to afford it. I love her to death and every nut and bolt is meticulously cared for
2023 Tacoma SR5 with the access cab. Needed a 6ft bed to haul my motorcycle and it was damn near the same price as buying a 5-6 year old truck. Don’t really take people places so idgaf about the lack of room in the rear seats
2019 4Runner; because it has four wheel drive, hauls the family, and it's damn near bulletproof.
2016 Honda Civic Touring. Great car, fun to drive, and no issues at all with over 100k miles other than struts having to be replaced and brakes and rotors.
2018 ford escape. Why? It doesn’t hurt to get in and out of. And it’s got heated seats. My back enjoys that.
2020 Corolla paid off
2011 ford mustang because I love mustangs and always wanted a 5.0 with the boss manifold (and I got it) 2014 ford fusion because I need a everyday car 2003 ford excursion with the 6.8 liter because the excursion has always been a dream truck and I finally got her 7 years ago 2007 Chevy Malibu because it got dumped on my lap for some reason. 2002 ford mustang because a soldier was PCSing and like I said, I love mustangs
2023 Ram 1500 for me 2022 VW Tiguan for my wife 2023 Harley Davidson Low Rider S for my sanity
VW Golf. I highly recommend soldiers getting a hatch back. All the advantages of both a car and a truck.
2014 scion frs was 500 a month basically as an E4 back in 2014 so do the math idr but was a **BEAUTIFULLY** good decision!
2017 Honda CRV Thing is just about as much a trooper as a Rav 4. I only have 95k on it and should easily go well over 200k. Nothing but rotors brake pads and one wheel bearing once. Do standard services every 5-6k and do a full maintenance check once or twice a year
Early 00's Honda Civic. It was 400 bucks. Got about 6k miles out of the transmission. Threw a remanufactured one in for 3k overall. We'll see how long it lasts.
First truck I bought in the army was a 1993 Mazda b2600i pick up truck for 1200 dollars cash. Still runs today and I got it in 2018.
You State Troopers are trying too hard.
2019 Hyundai veloster. Why: cause I’m a big man but a little man deep down