I would have to downgrade from a truck for it to pay off, and that's not worth anything.
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Honestly it all depends on your individual situation as to whether or not you should do such a thing. My truck is paid for so I'm going to drive the wheels off her. Cheaper to put fuel in her than make another car payment plus buy gas.
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That's like asking if it's worth it to get a sex change so you can get cheap drinks on Ladie's Night. No, it's not worth it.
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That's not nearly as interesting as how long it would take for a fuel efficient used car to pay for itself, or a used hybrid at current prices.
Used Insights are cheap, if you can find one...
Tho honestly I think it's more realistic for people who bought a truck as their primary vehicle and frankly enjoy driving it to simply buy a second car, vs trading the truck.
Honda's bringing back the Insight in 2010, supposedly priced under 18K$. While I'd have more fun with a turbocharged RS-series Audi, what I really need is a runabout and the hybrid sedans fit the bill quite well.
In the mean time, pay down debt and save money for a few years, carpool, bike, walk, etc...but I do have my eye on the new Insight. With about 1000$ I should be able to stick a small turbo on there, like that Red Rocket first-gen Insight about five years ago, and it'll almost perform like the Tundra.
Well, I suppose if I could tow and four wheel my Neon, I wouldn't need the truck in the first place. Like was said above, it depends on your situation. There are a variety of factors to consider.
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I don't care if gas goes up to $15 a gallon. I'm not getting rid of my truck.
Yup, they'll have to pry the keys from my cold, dead hands.
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