Dope Tech Episode 2

<<@AlDillard-pr7oj says : I remember back in the seventies and late 60s 6869 you can buy a car at one time for $2,000 in a 69 area and 70s are you can buy a good used truck a car in the 70s for two or three hundred dollars I'm talking about years modern transmission if you don't wreck it>> <<@glasslinger says : I have a 1973 Renchero and a 1988 Lincoln Town Car. In Texas you need both a car and a pickup truck! Both are in great running condition.>> <<@mahlonabowdon4437 says : My 2005 is low mileage and in excellent condition - I am a mechanic's daughter. I'm going to drive it for a LONG time! I'm not excited about the idea of a new car with a lot of electronic tracking and spying devices built in!>> <<@beetlejuiceification says : We are turning into Cuba when it comes to cars….and not by mistake….by plan the Marxist want the economy that way..>> <<@poll2dock says : Have a 2012 Ram 1500. V8 hemi. Love this truck but what will finally do it in will be body rust. Keeping it until body disintegrates. Just bought in cash new 4Runner. Unfortunately no way to get one without technology bling. Happy I still have Ram when they kill switch the new car.>> <<@aloneranger3980 says : Power windows. They always tear up because of cheap plastic components. I'd rather have roll up windows.>> <<@danf1862 says : If you can’t buy it with cash, you can’t afford to drive it. This is the mindset young people should strive for.>> <<@OG_MuttDog says : CVT Transmissions, installed in 70% of cars. That transmission is why I'll be driving my 08 Durango until the wheels fall off.>> <<@masturcheef105 says : When you have good credit but absolutely no taste, knowledge of cars, useful skills, or self confidence that's the cycle you find yourself in. Terrified to put miles on or scratch a plastic car you don't own and can't handle or fix.>> <<@Sherudons says : Used car for 2-5k or a new one for 40-60k, this is easy maths, hell even I bought a death trap bike before my cruiser after I was settled.. You guys need funds to stop going over seas and fix your local economies very soon or you are going to have serious breakdowns.>> <<@robertherbrand6050 says : I am driving the same truck I bought brand new in 2004... I have had my Dodge Ram for 20 years. I recently pulled a trailer on a 3 hour trip.. I trust my 20 year old more than I new truck... I have always had maintenance done when needed. I even take it in and have stuff done that is not broke. I took it in and had all rubber hoses from coolant hours and the front rubber lines to the calipers replaced even though it wasn't needed.. prevention is the key>> <<@Mossy500A says : My daily driver is an '86 Chevy K20.>> <<@Houston123ABC says : Point A to Point B -- that matters more these days with costs.>> <<@weasel884 says : I work 70 hrs a week. I make close to 200K a year my everyday car is a 2003 Honda. It runs good it gets me to work and I’m happy with it. I’m going to run it until it gives up. Because it’s the only way to make it worth the cost of a car anymore. And when it dies the next vehicle will be treated the same. Kept until it can’t be fixed anymore. And still it would be an investment loss 20 years from now.>> <<@domjohnson8723 says : My truck is 23 years old and my car is 55 years old.>> <<@jamesburrell677 says : The Democrats are destroying the country and even those that can't see it are feeling it.>> <<@bigb63fsu says : I absolutely love not having a car bill 🙌>> <<@shesssosavvy says : I got rid of my 2005 Pacifica like a dufus!! 🤡 It had minor body needs, probably under 2k and needed a little detailing to freshen up...not even much. Great engine! I got rid of it in 2021, it had been paid for for YEARS! I have a note now, only 380 per month, but nothing beats free, man. Luckily, it will be pd for next year, and I will drive it til it needs to be pushed to go. BUT ---- WHO tf is doing something about this economy??? This is scary! We need to really need to STOP supporting big businesses...car manufacturers...no business to stadiums that bear their names etc etc. This really socks that our government/powers that very are so evil that they are doing this.>> <<@shesssosavvy says : We have the MachE mustang....I LOVE it!!! 🚘>> <<@gilbertsanchez4583 says : New cars cost a lot and they don't last long>> <<@gilbertsanchez4583 says : I got an older car because i like American cars>> <<@steelcitysportsfan1436 says : Car insurance and car prices are crazy high>> <<@CONFEDERATE168 says : My daughter is driving a 2005 Chevy Impala and I've put more money keeping it alive than it's worth.>> <<@shadowbotz4293 says : It all comes down to people not being able to afford a new car. Cars have become insanely expensive and the unemployment rate is being hidden from the general public and the ones that do have jobs are afraid to jump into a 6-7 year loan that’s $800+ a month>> <<@timothykeith1367 says : I'd like a Toyota Yaris. Toyota stopped importing Yaris due to poor sales and the last Yaris was a Mazda 2. A Yaris will last forever, then a seldom used 2nd car can be a used pickup.>> <<@arasb3258 says : The only way I'd buy an EV is when the replacement cost of a battery is less than 2k, and you can do it yourself in increments, as needed, and as I can afford it. Even then, its a LOT of battery, weight and space-wise. For a prius, its 5k with labor, for a Tesla, its 5k to 28k (!!!) with labor!>> <<@arasb3258 says : The interesting thing is, cars from 1999 were made tougher than todays plastic overloaded cars. Scotty Killmers 1994 Toyota Celica is still going! Longevity over flash any day!>> <<@JohnLibby says : Cheaper to fix than replace Too much expensive electronic rubbish in new vehicles>> <<@JohnLibby says : 1999 Toyota Tacoma 350000 miles runs great brand new was $12000>> <<@REM977 says : $33,000 for a car. NOPE! Anything over $18,000 is high.>> <<@partsshooter says : Would be older... but cash for clunkers persuaded those numbers, thanks to Obama>> <<@sockoblocko says : Cars are built better than before>> <<@kimberlysmith1082 says : Mine is a 2011 nissan.. Keep it running baby>> <<@susiekernstein2259 says : No one can affird new cars>> <<@JaniceVineyard-kf6wm says : Make expensive cars people can't buy instead of more reasonable cars more people can buy, doesn't add up, only wealthy will have new cars.>> <<@kingdevin66 says : Mad in China ccp>> <<@ramrod9556 says : All the pollution controls and safety features mandated by the US government add to the cost and these costs have to be paid. There are no plain jane cars available in the USA anymore. Consumers have demanded too much and now have to pay for all they requested.>> <<@madmack2198 says : LOL my "newest" vehicle I OWN is 30 years old... AND they are all Manual {Standard} .. AND RUN!>> <<@Mrinvestors11 says : Buy old beat up cars and fix them up like new>> <<@xyndijade2864 says : I am a professional mechanic, and the newest vehicle i own is an 07. I've looked into getting a new truck, one meeting all my needs for my business; i'm looking at 90 to 105k! For those prices, you can keep them! Its cheaper for me to keep what i have>> <<@williamcavalier says : I daily an 03, and baby my grandfather's tired 85 K20. Both have a clutch pedal, and I don't want some car that will snitch on me when I speed or share my text messages via bluetooth.>> <<@frankmartinez4856 says : Driving a 1951 Buick Roadmaster convertible 🥰1958 Buick Limited Riviera coupe 🤗1960 Cadillac ElDorado Seville are the cars I drive 💕💥not going to park them 😬>> <<@nashbraymen9564 says : If you know how to work on anything older than 1997 then you're set. I daily drive a 1997 F250 and my biggest expense is fuel but it just keeps going. Anyone buying these new cars or trucks for $85k and plus is handicapping themselves in this economy. New cars are meant to be replaced, old cars are meant to be rebuilt.>> <<@twoglocksforsure says : 1986 Pontiac parisienne holder right here>> <<@stretchco3113 says : Owner of a silverado 2500 with an 8.1 and a Lincoln town car, both tan 2002 model years. The truck has 220k and the car has 130k, wouldn't trade them for anything new on the road today, both run like tops. Keep the salt off of them and the oil changed and they run forever.>> <<@willevans7430 says : It’s all the corporate circle cycle strategy always has been I’ve seen this happen when I was building cars/ engines first comes highly developed dependable cars made with real steel and cast iron engines 😊 then here come aluminum and plastic parts sure their light weight but don’t hold up to heat stress over a short period of time 🤨 I remember on the news report decades ago that American car engineers were going to china and china will show them how to build cars more efficiently that was the downfall to the industry 😞 they flooded the market with mixed metals (known as pot metals) made cars with it (aswell tools 🛠️ ) all designed to limited life spans to yield maximum profit/ resale agendas so now the rule of thumb is the prettiest packaging just hide a pill of 💩 with a high price ! The dealership are waiting for you because they know you’ll be back while they’re laughing all the way to the bank 🏦 thinking you’re a dumba$$ no thanks I’ll die with a wrench 🔧 in my hand 💪 independence is strength strong 💪 strong 💪 strong 💪 Peace ABL>> <<@Match25 says : I hope to have my car as long as possible>> <<@franklinturtle9849 says : Nobody can afford a new car. Bidenomics.>> <<@rfjohns1 says : I have my 2015 Ford Expedition 4x4 with 145K miles. Paid for. Runs like new, could use some detailing, but otherwise reliable. No hurry to get rid of it. I did upgrade the suspension and lifted it with 33" tires to make it look less like grocery getter and more like an actual truck so I'm happy for now.>> <<@mboiko says : Just another aspect of Joe Biden's America that Democrats love so much...>>