Rear Main Seal Vodoo

[davidc]

Only you can decide as you will have the financial responsibility and know of the defects that may warrant a new vehicle. Good luck with your decision.

Dave

[GearHead_1]

I hear all you guys - I would fix it, do a sleeve whatever.

But the probs with the old Japanese vehicles is rust. There is rust creeping back in on the rockers and the quarters. To fix that right is major dollars.

While it still looks pretty good - the paint is super thin.... 40 microns in some areas. I have a few small spots where I`ve even burned through the clear with a DA because paint is so thin.

I think you`ve made your case, time for a new vehicle.

[Mbkite]

Time to play the leasing game Toyota basic rav around 2 bucks a month brand new 2 free oil changes no tires no brakes just turn it back in and get another

[Swanicyouth]

Time to play the leasing game Toyota basic rav around 2 bucks a month brand new 2 free oil changes no tires no brakes just turn it back in and get another

Lolz that`s what my GF does. Exact car - 2016 RAV 4 currently.


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[MattPersman]

There are many good disposable lease deals monthly just pay drive and never worry about crap other than a car payment but if you budget for it then it`s all good


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[Accumulator]

I figure leases are an expensive way to never worry about transportation, which can be just right for many people.

Say... a *very* cheap lease of about $100/month. How much money would you need set aside earning interest to pay that? IMO you can buy a pretty decent vehicle for that kind of money and save a bundle long-term, but it`s all about priorities.

[rlmccarty2000]

I would rather buy one of those vehicles that come off a 24 month lease. You know it`s been dealer maintained, it`s got low miles, and it`s not going to depreciate the way a new car does. Also you normally get a very good warranty. A win-win-win-win.

[davidc]

When I leased a vehicle there were no Dealer perks such as oil,tranny changes or anything else. Do they now provide that ?. Buying a used leased vehicle was always a gamble because it was not taken care of, if your not going to keep it why maintain it run it for what it`s worth and when the lease runs out get another.

Dave

[GearHead_1]

When I leased a vehicle there were no Dealer perks such as oil,tranny changes or anything else. Do they now provide that ?. Buying a used leased vehicle was always a gamble because it was not taken care of, if your not going to keep it why maintain it run it for what it`s worth and when the lease runs out get another.

Dave

I agree, buying a used/leased vehicle would make me nervous, much akin to buying a used rental car. I`d have about the same level of confindence. In the end it`s probably no different than buying any used car, just roll the dice. Now if you can get a used car on the lift, pull the wheels, have a good inspection light and a bit of time to go over it you`ll probably increase your odds of getting a good one.

[GearHead_1]

I figure leases are an expensive way to never worry about transportation, which can be just right for many people.

Say... a *very* cheap lease of about $100/month. How much money would you need set aside earning interest to pay that? IMO you can buy a pretty decent vehicle for that kind of money and save a bundle long-term, but it`s all about priorities.

Just out of curiousity, how much do figure it takes to buy a decent (dependable, in my words) used vehicle?

[davidc]

Just out of curiousity, how much do figure it takes to buy a decent (dependable, in my words) used vehicle?

Bought the Daughters car (125K miles) with a credit card $ 1700.00 and she drove it everyday for 6 years. Her now Husband bought her another car and hers went to a family member on his side. It had the usual things like Brakes etc. but there was also a water pump, ac compressor and power steering pump done over 6 years and was a parts only as Daddy provided the labor. Now I am not a Ford fan but that Escort ZX2 held up very well.

Dave

[Swanicyouth]

Bought the Daughters car (125K miles) with a credit card $ 1700.00 and she drove it everyday for 6 years. Her now Husband bought her another car and hers went to a family member on his side. It had the usual things like Brakes etc. but there was also a water pump, ac compressor and power steering pump done over 6 years and was a parts only as Daddy provided the labor. Now I am not a Ford fan but that Escort ZX2 held up very well.

Dave

Did these cars leak oil?

[davidc]

Did these cars leak oil?

Amazingly no. I even changed it over to synthetic oil at that high of mileage when some people say it will cause leaks. Never used or burned oil, always passed emissions.

Dave

[TheMeanGreen]

Put a capful of brake fluid in the oil, doesn`t matter the brand or the DOT rating. The brake fluid will cause that RMS to swell up and stop the leak, if the leak is small enough. This is a temporary fix as the RMS *should* be replaced.

[MattPersman]

I agree, buying a used/leased vehicle would make me nervous, much akin to buying a used rental car. I`d have about the same level of confindence. In the end it`s probably no different than buying any used car, just roll the dice. Now if you can get a used car on the lift, pull the wheels, have a good inspection light and a bit of time to go over it you`ll probably increase your odds of getting a good one.

Problem is quite a few low mile used newer cars are used rental cars in lots straight from the auction

Some you can`t tell anything ever happened some are hack job specials that the average person may never notice


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