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Car recommendations
Posted on 12/20/18 at 10:36 am
Posted on 12/20/18 at 10:36 am
2005 Toyota tundra needs a fix that is worth $1200 and its not a necessary fix if I don't put a ton of miles on it. The steering rack needs to be replaced as it is leaking. I have a hard time putting $1200 in truck that is worth $8000. Anyways I'm considering keeping it and buying a new car for my daily driver. What do y'all recommend for a new car that is reliable and won't break the bank?
ETA: This is coming only 3 months after replacing leaking gaskets and bellow boots.
TIA
ETA: This is coming only 3 months after replacing leaking gaskets and bellow boots.
TIA
This post was edited on 12/20/18 at 11:18 am
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Posted on 12/20/18 at 10:37 am to al_cajun
tesla model 3
Posted on 12/20/18 at 10:38 am to al_cajun
4 runner
This post was edited on 12/20/18 at 10:39 am
Posted on 12/20/18 at 10:38 am to TheRealAlpha
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4 runner
I'm thinking smaller since I already have a truck.
Posted on 12/20/18 at 10:38 am to al_cajun
That’s a broad-arse question.
Posted on 12/20/18 at 10:39 am to al_cajun
Posted on 12/20/18 at 10:40 am to al_cajun
Why not just get a steering rack from a low mileage one that is wrecked and put that in your truck?? No way that should cost $1200.
Posted on 12/20/18 at 10:40 am to al_cajun
Posted on 12/20/18 at 10:40 am to CaptainsWafer
Honda Civic
Posted on 12/20/18 at 10:40 am to al_cajun
quote:That's going to be a heck of a lot cheaper than buying a new car.
I have a hard time putting $1200 in truck that is worth $8000
Posted on 12/20/18 at 10:42 am to al_cajun
I’d probably buy an Accord if you want a sedan or a 4Runner if you are looking for an suv.
Posted on 12/20/18 at 10:42 am to al_cajun
Posted on 12/20/18 at 10:43 am to al_cajun
Honda Accord or Kia Optima
Posted on 12/20/18 at 10:46 am to CptRusty
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$1200?
Here's one for three fifty:
LINK
I'm pretty mechanically inclined but I don't know about changing the steering rack myself. If someone else has this problem I will change theirs for free if they buy the part and if holds up for 4 months I will do my own as well
. I'm worried I would mess up one little thing and be going 75 down the interstate and my power steering would go out. Posted on 12/20/18 at 10:55 am to al_cajun
if your power steering went out at 75mph you probably wouldn't notice.
Changing a steering rack isn't very difficult if you've done other parts swaps on a car like an alternator or water pump.
Changing a steering rack isn't very difficult if you've done other parts swaps on a car like an alternator or water pump.
Posted on 12/20/18 at 11:05 am to al_cajun
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This post was edited on 2/8/25 at 2:10 pm
Posted on 12/20/18 at 11:06 am to al_cajun
A 2 payments on a $30k car is about the price of that steering rack. If the rest of the truck is good, this seems like an easy decision.
Posted on 12/20/18 at 11:08 am to pjab
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A 2 payments on a $30k car is about the price of that steering rack. If the rest of the truck is good, this seems like an easy decision.
I guess I should of added that this is coming just 3 months after having leaking gasket replaced. Seems like the truck is starting wear down and I don't want to keep dumping money into it every 4 months.
Posted on 12/20/18 at 11:09 am to pjab
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A 2 payments on a $30k car is about the price of that steering rack. If the rest of the truck is good, this seems like an easy decision.
Not to mention additional insurance
I mean if he really just wants to have 2 vehicles I don't think we're going to talk him out of it. I have 2 and it's convenient for me because I work on the road and I have something to drive when I get home.
Posted on 12/20/18 at 11:16 am to al_cajun
Get a new rack for $332 from rock auto, and spend a day doing it yourself
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