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multigraincracker

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9. In 1982 I had a little puddle jumper with one payment left on it.

Reply to erronis (Original post)

Sun Jul 12, 2026, 08:04 PM

9 hrs ago

My dad, one of the smartest persons I’ve known, told me to make that last payment and keep the car. Then make that same payment to a bank account until you have enough to pay cash for the next one. That payment I made in 1982 was the last car payment I ever made.

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Proof that compassion is still alive [View all] erronis 13 hrs ago OP

The car is 10 years old UpInArms 13 hrs ago #1

I have a 15yo car and will need major repairs. If I need a replacement, I'm looking at $15,000+ erronis 13 hrs ago #2

I am having to replace the radiator in my 1994 subaru loyale UpInArms 13 hrs ago #3

Good for you! I'm going to keep mine patched and running as long as possible. erronis 13 hrs ago #4

I updated my post in the meantime UpInArms 13 hrs ago #5

Thanks to you. BurnDoubt 11 hrs ago #6

Hugs to him! He may never know how much good he did. Joinfortmill 10 hrs ago #7

Well done. NT warmfeet 10 hrs ago #8

In 1982 I had a little puddle jumper with one payment left on it. multigraincracker 9 hrs ago #9