FairWarning Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 You have a bunch of silver spoon fed college boys here KR. Probably 90% have never changed oil or spark plugs.I haven't. I suck at car stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol Aristatel Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 These newer cars are so low profile, you cant fit under them to change the oil. Would need ramps. Too much trouble. And too much time. Everyone knows I'm short on time as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Man Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 And they don't know how to do it. Don't fukkin care either. It's free shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeman Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 These newer cars are so low profile, you cant fit under them to change the oil. Would need ramps. Too much trouble. And too much time. Everyone knows I'm short on time as it is. On the new cars you also have to remove some panel to even access the bottom of the engine, so you buy ramps and learn how to do it, I like changing my oil, With newer cars you never even open the hood, it's good to look around once in awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 I am quite handy on renovating and repairing houses but as far as car maintenance I own a business and can write it off so I never work on my cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Man Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 - ev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartman Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 not once What college did you go to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol Aristatel Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 What college did you go to? University of Hard Knock Outs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 University of Hard Knock OutsUniversity of phone in bra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol Aristatel Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 University of phone in bra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rito Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 Very true, pal. These guys don't like to get their hands dirty. I can work while they change my oil and make 20x what it costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol Aristatel Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 I can work while they change my oil and make 20x what it costs. WEAVE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeybagadonuts Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 I can work while they change my oil and make 20x what it costs.I take a similar view of it. The amount of time and effort it'd take to learn and actually do things like an oil change simply isn't worth it. I'd rather pay someone else to do it and enjoy my free time. Need maybe 1 a year and it costs me $100. The oil itself is like $60-70. So id save $30. Um, pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRevolver Posted May 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 Donuts uses Ralph Lauren 5w-30 oil in his Mercedes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol Aristatel Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 Donuts uses Ralph Lauren 5w-30 oil in his Mercedes. 2004 Mercedes. Rather drive a 13 year old vehicle in the price range than stoop to the level of a newer Toyota or Honda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeybagadonuts Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 2004 Mercedes. Rather drive a 13 year old vehicle in the price range than stoop to the level of a newer Toyota or Honda.Incorrect. 2008. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeybagadonuts Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 Donuts uses Ralph Lauren 5w-30 oil in his Mercedes.Full synthetic (or so the Mexican that changed it told me) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol Aristatel Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 Incorrect. 2008. 2008. Rather drive a nine (9) year old vehicle, than stoop to the level of a newer Toyota or Honda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeybagadonuts Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 2008. Rather drive a nine (9) year old vehicle, than stoop to the level of a newer Toyota or Honda.Pal, I barely drive. (Under a 100 miles a week) Have no reason to own some commuter car. Could buy or lease a new luxury car or even something economical like a Honda if I felt like it. I prefer to own a little older much more fun car. Had the top down ripping down the freeway in a v8 beast today. You're telling me driving some Honda is going to give me the same pleasure? I think not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rito Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 WEAVE An exaggeration? FOr sure. But do you change your oil? Or do you work at your expertise (gym class) and then pay someone else do to their job 2008. Rather drive a nine (9) year old vehicle, than stoop to the level of a newer Toyota or Honda. Yea lol. This oil change shit isn't really an issue for me because my 2012 civic needs one like once every 2 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol Aristatel Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 Pal, I barely drive. (Under a 100 miles a week) Even more reason to get fiscally responsible. You could by a 2008 Honda Civic with a moonroof with the same mileage for 1/4 of the price. Since you only drive 100 miles a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol Aristatel Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 Or do you work at your expertise (gym class) and then pay someone else do to their job Holy Shits!!!! A jumping jacks instructor jab! Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plommer Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 I can work while they change my oil and make 20x what it costs.Does that make you feel like a real man? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeybagadonuts Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 Even more reason to get fiscally responsible. You could by a 2008 Honda Civic with a moonroof with the same mileage for 1/4 of the price. Since you only drive 100 miles a week.As we discussed previously , yea, of course this is the +EV financial move. The older I get and the more I think about maybe retiring some day, the more I lean toward this. That said, Kolznig told me the illuminati is going to end the world in the next 10 years, so why deprive myself ? Also, on a serious note , this is the mental "math" I did to decide on the fun convertible and the commuter car. The $15k difference in price works out to $2-300 extra per month in car costs (I amortize the cost over the expected life to track the expense of ownership) I spent maybe 6 hours in the car a week. So it costs me an extra $10 a hour. Now that may seem high, but it's really not. I actually ENJOY getting in my car and driving. Being able to take down the top and drive to the coast is something I put a lot of value on as well. Makes me feel alive and appreciate things more. Doing the same thing w the window down on a Honda ain't gonna have that effect. So my happiness and enjoyment is worth WAY more than the price difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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