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My mom is on Getquin and is now reading my posts...

So: Today I went to the gym, had a healthy breakfast, followed by a protein shake, ate some fruit, and then went to yoga. Everything’s great!

Okay, she’s probably stopped reading by now... 😜

Joking aside: It’s just too hot to write a huge post right now. But I’m busy gathering information in the background for a bigger post—one focused on cars—covering everything related to the automotive world (trade, sales, liquidity, lifestyle, etc.). The post will be geared toward us mere mortals. So forget about any 1/1 supercars that nobody’s ever heard of—instead, it’ll be about the everyday cars we see on the roads.

For now, I’d just like to ask: What kind of car do you drive, and how satisfied are you with it? Or is it about time for an upgrade? Do you maybe even trade in cars on the side or export them? Whatever the case—I’m looking forward to hearing a little about your experiences before I get started on writing the big post.

So I hope this helps you all unwind a bit, and I’d like to wish you all a wonderful weekend already!

~ Rendite Rudin

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59 Commenti

PresidentDonkey@DonkeyInvestor

A car used to be a status symbol for me. Now I don't care about that at all. I want a safe car for my family and me, with enough space, that gets me from A to B. Preferably electric. And at a good price.

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ShrimpTheGimp🦐@ShrimpTheGimp

@DonkeyInvestor When it comes to a donkey, I think any kind of vehicle is unnecessary!

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Rendite Rudin@RenditeRudin

@DonkeyInvestor I agree! What kind of EV do you have?

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PresidentDonkey@DonkeyInvestor

@ShrimpTheGimp Go ahead and treat me to a little luxury, too

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PresidentDonkey@DonkeyInvestor

@RenditeRudin was? 😂

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Yoshika 🦋.@Yoshika

@DonkeyInvestor
What kind of EV is that you have there?

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PresidentDonkey@DonkeyInvestor

@Yoshika I have no idea what "EV" stands for

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Yoshika 🦋.@Yoshika

@DonkeyInvestor
Emissions shifted

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PresidentDonkey@DonkeyInvestor

@Yoshika My gas is none of your business

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Rendite Rudin@RenditeRudin

@DonkeyInvestor I mean, what kind of electric vehicle—like an electric car—do you have? :)

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PresidentDonkey@DonkeyInvestor

@RenditeRudin keines 👍

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Yoshika 🦋.@Yoshika

My mom reads this blog too,
so: Skoda Octavia. Anything else would be financially irresponsible, Mom.

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Rendite Rudin@RenditeRudin

@Yoshika Haha, that's how it's done😜

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Solitair@Solitair

I drive my Golf 4—which I bought new 25 years ago—for my daily commute, and just for fun, I drive a Mercedes V8 from the ’80s when the weather’s nice. Driving it is like a spa treatment for me.
New cars just don’t do it for me at all. If I needed one, I’d get something from 2010 or earlier at most—after that, it was basically just nonsense.

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Rendite Rudin@RenditeRudin

@Solitair Wow, that's so cool! So you've got a real classic here! Congratulations!

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NichtRelevant@NichtRelevant

@Solitair Sounds great. Is it a W124 or a W126? Probably the latter, if it has the big engine.
I also bought a Golf IV new back then—I think it was in 2001. That was the only car I’ve ever bought new.

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Solitair@Solitair

@NichtRelevant Yeah, a W126. My Golf is from 2001, too.

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NichtRelevant@NichtRelevant

@Solitair The W126 is a really beautiful car. An absolute classic—I’m always happy whenever I see one on the road. There aren’t that many of them around anymore, though.
I also still think the Golf IV has a great design. I still remember the blue backlit speedometer. My engine choice back then was a bit suboptimal, though—I should have gone with the 2.0 instead of the 1.8T that was available in the U.S. at the time.

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Solitair@Solitair

@NichtRelevant I have the diesel with 130 ps.

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Chris@Psychedelic_Sunflower

A 2012 Seat with just under 210k kilometers on it now. It runs reliably, hasn't given me any trouble so far, and gets me to work every day. Do I want to change anything? As long as it runs, absolutely not.
If it ever gives up the ghost, I’ll definitely get a Dacia Sandero. Automatic. A little luxury is a must😂

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Rendite Rudin@RenditeRudin

@Psychedelic_Sunflower Haha, keep going—that'll net you another 300k😜

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Chris@Psychedelic_Sunflower

@RenditeRudin That's the stated goal; everything else is a bonus.

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ShrimpTheGimp🦐@ShrimpTheGimp

I don't care about cars (anymore) either. These days, I tend to just laugh when someone pulls up in a flashy car. But to each their own :) Safety and reliability are what matter most to me in a car now. I drive a Golf 7 Alltrack myself. I bought it in 2022 as a lease return for 19k. I hope I can keep driving it for the next 10 years 😊

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Rendite Rudin@RenditeRudin

@ShrimpTheGimp I see what you mean! I'll write about that tomorrow, too. And I hope the same for you! But if you handle it carefully, it'll work out!

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Calvin@QuackCapital

A Skoda Octavia, though it's a company car. Otherwise, I take the same approach as @DonkeyInvestor —I'm not interested in cars. I need them to get from A to B safely. Leasing it as a company car helps immensely, especially when it comes to repair appointments and the like.

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Rendite Rudin@RenditeRudin

@QuackCapital That's really nice, of course! You deserve it, too!

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Stefan@Da_Fischi

I drive an Audi B5 (A4, model year '98) with just under 200,000 km on it, and still no rust—unbelievable. We bought it 10 years ago for €2,200 with an automatic transmission for my wife, and it’s still worth the same.
If it stops being big enough for the family, our next car will be a SEAT Alhambra—those cars are just indestructible 🤩

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NichtRelevant@NichtRelevant

Two cars, since my wife works in another city.

A 2002 Mercedes E500 with about 320tsd km on the odometer. Unfortunately, it’s been having little problems here and there lately that are costing me money. But it drives really nicely—especially thanks to the air suspension.

A 2010 Jaguar XJ, now also at 250tsk (?) km. It’s a love-hate relationship.
It’s got more power than the Mercedes, but the suspension isn’t quite as smooth.

I might have to buy something new (used) soon. Maybe a 10-year-old Cayenne with the big diesel engine for hauling and long-distance trips.

I’m not really into a lot of new cars.

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Solitair@Solitair

@NichtRelevant Those are two stunning cars; given its model year, the W211 would probably still have the M113—the best V8 Mercedes has ever built.

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NichtRelevant@NichtRelevant

@Solitair Yeah, that's the indestructible motor. 🙂

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Homer@Simpson

I drive a Korean car—bought new in 2012 for 16k—and it's got 180k km under its belt now 😅. It's still running pretty well, but sooner or later I'll need something new.

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Rendite Rudin@RenditeRudin

@Simpson That's awesome! So what do you have in mind?

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Homer@Simpson

@RenditeRudin Oh, from the Mazda 3 and VW Up to the Tesla Model 3—they've got it all 😅

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Felix@Shareholder

For long-distance drives, I drive a nice 2011 Golf 6 Variant Diesel. My parents bought it with 10k kilometers on the odometer for €15,000 and “gave” it to me just under 6 years ago when it had 200,000 kilometers.
It’s an absolute workhorse with 350,000 on the odometer now—my Polo (inherited from my grandma), on the other hand, has only 30,000 and is meant to be a gas-powered city car. We’ll drive both until they give out—or, in the case of the Golf, until they’re completely rusted through. Thanks to the city’s good public transportation, though, we hardly ever need the cars. Looking ahead, there are some interesting cars to consider as replacements, but they’d have to be from before 2019. I’m a big fan of physical controls and hate touchscreens—as a student, I couldn’t afford anything too expensive anyway🙈
For me, the VAG Group (VW and Audi in particular) has so far been the only one where you can get into the car and immediately feel comfortable and find your way around.

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daddyinvestiert@daddyinvestiert

As a fun car, we bought a sportier Korean model, a bj23, with a one-day registration. I drive a 20-year-old Opel Astra, which is great for getting to work and as a work car. For fun, I prefer to ride my moped anyway 🫢

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Sparfuchs@Der_Sparfuchs

We have a Peugeot 5008 as our family car and a Renault Mégane as our second car. Both are used cars that we got at a good price. Having two cars is one of the little luxuries we treat ourselves to. Being mobile is simply a bit of freedom 🤷🏼‍♂️.

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growth_commander_2027@growth_commander_2027

Skoda Fabia 1.0 and Tesla Y Performance

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Schrauber1113@GordenShanway

I drive an old 1996 Opel Omega to work; the car’s got nothing but little problems—rust everywhere, squeaks, and the locks haven’t worked in ages… it barely passes the vehicle inspection every year…

And as a family car, we have a Hyundai H1.
With four biological children and two foster children, we need it, but it was the cheapest option among the minivans and vans that are or were on the market.

For me, the make or model of a car doesn’t matter at all.
It’s just a practical tool for us, so it’s okay if it gets a few quirks and dents.

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TradingHase@TradingHase

@GordenShanway Yes, there aren't many alternatives to the H1 when you have that need.

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Schrauber1113@GordenShanway

@TradingHase Absolutely not!
And 7 years ago, it was still a bargain at €23,000 used (25,000 km)
I don't even want to know how much it costs today 🙈

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TradingHase@TradingHase

@GordenShanway That reminds me of the Nissan Primastar that my friends drive.

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Spliff@Spliff

I haven't had one for 15 years, but it's about time I got a new one. Right now, I’m paying about 300 € a month for Share Now and similar services (including gas). I’m leaning toward a Skoda Fabia or Scala for around 15,000 €, because I think they offer the best value for the money.

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TradingHase@TradingHase

@Spliff With the Fabia, I'm shocked by the repair costs every time I get a bill. A service with brake work costs a whopping €1,600. 🙈

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Spliff@Spliff

@TradingHase Phew, that's quite a hassle 🥲 But other than that, are you happy?

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TradingHase@TradingHase

My 2016 Mercedes C220d will be retired in the coming weeks, as soon as the BYD Sealion 7 I ordered is delivered.
I’m kind of reluctant to part with it—it’s always served me well and is still a top-notch car even now. I think I’ll get about 16k for it, and that’ll go toward the next one.
So if anyone’s looking for a Mercedes, ask the Rabbit. 😊

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Uwe@SchlaubiSchlumpf

2019 Mini Clubman, 120tkM. I always wanted one. When I finally started making money, I thought, “It’s now or never.” It’s been at 110tkM
I’m happy with it and will try to keep it on the road for as long as it makes financial sense.
After that, it’ll probably be something practical and electric—big enough for the family, but not too big, expensive, or clunky. I hope that’s still a long way off, since electric vehicles are still improving a lot and I can’t charge it myself (yet).

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Sona@Sona

I bought a new Seat Leon FR in early 2021. I got a good deal back then for €23,000. These days, I probably wouldn't buy a new car anymore, but I've never really had any major problems with it at the repair shop. I hope to keep driving this car for a long time to come. ☺️

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Luca@luca_r1

I drive a 2019 Mazda CX-3. I saved up a lot for it—it's my first car—and I'm more than satisfied with it.

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ChrisRatz@ChrisRatz

I spent 7 years doing a lot with cars (and burning through money accordingly) until I decided to sell everything in January of this year. Since then, I’ve suddenly had a lot more money left over at the end of the month to invest—it’s hard to believe.🥹

For personal use, I drive a Caddy, which I need for my side business; at my full-time job, I have a company car—all in all, the perfect mix. My motorcycle also left me last month, but I got a mini excavator instead—one of the best decisions I’ve made in a long time.

At the end of the day, it’s just like many people say: getting from A to B is enough; everything else is just bells and whistles, and you have to weigh the extra cost for yourself.🙂

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Silas@DynasticGrind

For me, cars should first and foremost be reliable, economical, and comfortable. If I don’t end up needing long-term care after a moderate rear-end collision, that’s a big plus, too. I’m in my late 20s, so I’m at a straightforward stage of life as a driver: I’m too old for a sports car and too young for a motorhome. I drive a Volvo C30, which I think fits those attributes quite “authentically.”

Personally, I set a strict upper limit of 3% of my net worth when buying a car. So for a €100,000 car, I’d have to have over 3 million euros, which will probably take a while to accumulate... And by then, I wouldn’t want it anyway, since the gain in “quality of life” simply wouldn’t be worth the price.

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Max@MoneyMuehle

I bought a new Skoda Octavia six years ago and have been enjoying driving it ever since. It’s very reliable and has never broken down. It’s simply a great car, especially for the family 🧑‍🧑‍🧒 I’ll keep driving it until the TÜV tells me it’s time to part ways 😅

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Stockmoe@Stockmoe

Skoda Octavia 1U, built in 2005—it actually dates back to my college days, so that leaves more for my dividend portfolio ;)

A not-insignificant side note: I studied automotive engineering at a university of applied sciences, and my father-in-law runs an auto repair shop. So you can fix anything on this car if you want to—which, as we all know, isn’t really the case with newer cars anymore.

Besides, I don’t drive much because I live in the city and use the car more or less for hobbies (windsurfing, hiking, etc.) rather than for my daily commute. I ride my bike or take public transportation to work because in Munich you’re just stuck in
traffic anyway. If I absolutely had to rely on a car here, I’d need something a bit more comfortable 😅

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SpongeBob@SquarePants

MINI Cooper Cabrio, very happy with it. I am planning to buy Porsche 911 in future, but before that a Mercedez Benz C Classe

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DerKnappe@DerKnappe

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What do you think of Audi?

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mami_goes_boerse@mami_goes_boerse

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2019 VW Bus—I guess you can’t get much more of a status symbol than that 😅✌️ No, joking aside. Since we unexpectedly had a third child, we became “bus drivers,” and the VW Bus already cost us a small fortune. As a “mom taxi,” I’ve recently been driving a 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge (all-electric). My old 2015 Volvo V40 served me faithfully for 11 years, but it was finally done for. Before the kids came along, I really drove all over Germany a lot.

If you spend a lot of time in the car, you should be able to get from A to B in comfort. These days, a car just has to run and be practical. That’s all I ask for anymore 😬

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Thomas@Thomas_1963

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We’ve been busy this year. We bought a new VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI and a used VW Polo. We’ve always been car enthusiasts, and unfortunately, we’ve burned through an endless amount of money (on loans and depreciation) from buying so many new cars.
But what the heck—you only live once. Besides, we’re settling down a bit now that we’re getting older. Maybe the Tiguan will be our last… or second-to-last. We’ll get rid of the Polo when I stop working altogether.

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