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Freddie

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19. My son bought brand new 4 years ago

Thu May 2, 2024, 09:00 AM

May 2024

A practical car (Santa Fe). DH is a good shade-tree mechanic and until his recent retirement got parts for cost, but our boy lives in Florida. Plus he’s well-paid and very good with $$. And not handy at all.
DH worked in auto parts and is also a believer in drive-it-til-it-drops. And no car payments. I drive a 2011 Dodge Caliber bought used in 2018, a $9000 splurge because I’d just gotten a small inheritance. He drives a 2011 Santa Fe but only has a car that “young” as he bought it from his brother’s estate. ☹️

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