# \#cost-of-ownership

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## [$1000 1997 Geo Tracker 123k Mi with a misfire in one cyl?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1000-1997-geo-tracker-123k-mi-with-a-misfire-in-one-cyl/193289)

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**Author:** [@Defaultemode](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Defaultemode)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2023, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1000-1997-geo-tracker-123k-mi-with-a-misfire-in-one-cyl/193289 "2023-10-08T15:08:53Z")

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Just curious what this fix might look like? Might need a second little commuter car soon. Anyone have experience with this year /model?

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## [Recs for mid-sized trucks and SUVs btwn 2005-2015](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recs-for-mid-sized-trucks-and-suvs-btwn-2005-2015/191911)

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**Author:** [@Brutus23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brutus23)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recs-for-mid-sized-trucks-and-suvs-btwn-2005-2015/191911 "2023-07-26T19:59:53Z")

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Howdy folks, I wanna get something used that’s relatively easy to maintain and repair, and has a cheap and wide market of parts should they need to be replaced. I can replace smaller stuff like distributors, change oil,…

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## [I am getting a used car as a gift from a friend. It's registered in Texas, will be given to me in Georgia, and I live in Florida. How do I go about doing this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-am-getting-a-used-car-as-a-gift-from-a-friend-its-registered-in-texas-will-be-given-to-me-in-georgia-and-i-live-in-florida-how-do-i-go-about-doing-this/182119)

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**Author:** [@johnebwork\_179229](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnebwork_179229)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-am-getting-a-used-car-as-a-gift-from-a-friend-its-registered-in-texas-will-be-given-to-me-in-georgia-and-i-live-in-florida-how-do-i-go-about-doing-this/182119 "2022-01-28T18:25:00Z")

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Pardon the stupid question - I am trying to pay the least money possible for the title transfer/registration while avoiding breaking any traffic law or other codes. My friend that is giving me their 2010 Prius can only …

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## [Should I swap my new car for a beater?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-swap-my-new-car-for-a-beater/180045)

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**Author:** [@walkerj3\_177721](https://community.cartalk.com/u/walkerj3_177721)\
**Replies:** 61\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-swap-my-new-car-for-a-beater/180045 "2021-11-16T03:26:18Z")

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Greetings: I am looking for some advice. About three years ago, I bought my first new car–a 2018 Nissan Sentra . When I bought it, I had a fairly less than ideal situation. My credit score was very low (in the high 500s…

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## [Advice on buying a 1999 Ford Expedition with 30k miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-buying-a-1999-ford-expedition-with-30k-miles/94405)

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**Author:** [@OSR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OSR)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2016, 4:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-buying-a-1999-ford-expedition-with-30k-miles/94405 "2016-09-20T04:46:11Z")

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I am looking at a 1999 Ford Expedition with 30k miles, but I've never purchased a car this old before and I wanted some advice on whether it's worth it. I want something that can haul people around, drive well in the sno…