Depending if that's gross 20k or netting 20k...that income would be a result of making between $10-12/hr working 40hr/week for all 52 weeks in a year. Even if minimum wage was $15, at 40hr x 52wk that's still only $31,200 gross.
If the panel was determined to have a problem with say improper preparation which would cause the paint to adhere improperly yes, that would be a warrantable defect. However, that is generally not the case with a random paint chip(s). Having said that, a Service Manager has the ability to pretty much get anything covered if he is inclined to do so (like I said there is always exceptions). I'm just talking about general policy.
. So I end up with a 31000$ truck for the cruise control that starts at 19,900 lmao
I agree. Or at least I used to. The Active X seats are amazing. Changed my mind on vegan leather. Or Faux Leather. Or Pleather. Whatever you want to call it. I wouldn't change to Leather in my Lariat now if someone paid me $500. At least not a Ford OEM leather.
Right, I can do math but I’m super curious if anyone knows someone that works a job like that
Plenty of CNAs, Medical Assistants, receptionists, and Janitorial/Laundry staff keeping hospitals, urgent cares, and doctor’s offices open making $10-12/hr. pre-tax and it ain’t because of the low stress environment. They either find purpose in the work or it’s the best job they can get with their skillset. If someone has ever drawn your blood in one stick instead of four, you can attest that some folks should maybe make a little more than they do. They still need or would like to have new cars every now and then. When the average used car price is 26-28k, why wouldn’t they be in the market?
I bet my Maverick XLT LUX (assuming it shows up) will also feel pretty nice compared to my 2006 Escalade (223,000 miles) with a ruined interior, cracked leather seats, permanent check engine light, inoperable airbags, engine oil leak and broken seat heaters. Not to mention the dent in the front quarter panel and the rust beginning to eat away at the rocker panels.
The Maverick is a great replacement for the Element. I would have bought a new Element but they didn't make oneI miss my element so much, it was an '04 so it was just falling apart. I replaced it with a renegade but not a fan of all the fabric. I'm hoping the mav is as close as I could get to the element today
That also reminds me of the concept that being poor is actually really expensive. You may 'need' to get a crappy old beat up used car due to lack of savings and inability to get credit for a better one. And that is more likely to break down, thus threatening your immediate ability to keep getting a wage, and sapping of your limited liquid capital often shared with critical needs like housing, food, and care of children. And you might actually end up paying more on the purchase and maintenance over a similar time period than if you had been able to get financing and get a more reliable vehicle.
Yeah do you remember the issues with the hoods on dodge trucks back in the day. The peeling paint on cars in the 80s was bad too. You’d see the cracks and then it would start curling.
this is the best take. i doubt you'll suddenly have a change of heart on the things you listed. selling sounds like the best option.
Yes I know plenty of people that work a job like that. Perhaps they are in school and still live at home while completing their education, but they are able to make those car payments. I think many of you seem to under estimate the ability of those making $20,000 to $30,000 per year and their ability to make it work for them. I personally respect the hell out of that. To say they don't deserve or shouldn't even consider a new car. I CALL BS!
