Alright so I'm 18 and I have a 04 Camry. I work at McDonald's so I'm strapped for cash. I'm at 180k miles. I was thinking of getting new wheels since I need new tires anyway. But instead I wanna do some low key stuff that would improve my car overall. I spent about $100 getting 10 quarts of Toyota ATF IV, filter and changed the oil with new (good) filter.
I don't have tint so I guess I can start with that ... What else should I get to help the longevity of my ride long enough I can get my bachelor's and hopefully eventually get a Miata ?
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Anthony Green
Don't bother with tint unless you like and or don't mind getting pulled over. Cops will find any reason to pull you over, just so they can mention your tint later on and add to any ticket they could give you.
Or if you do decide to do it, make sure it is at least 10-20% above the legal maximum. So like my state has a 35% max on the top six inches of the windshield, so do like 55% instead.
But that's my state. (Oregon)
Otherwise, for $400 you aren't gonna get anything more than used wheels. But I'd say keep the car stock and hold onto the $400 in case of an emergency, trust me on this OP.
Austin Gomez
Don't get new wheels. That $400 will disappear instantly just by tires alone.
I mean, if you could get some used wheels with high-tread tires on craigslist - then sell your OE wheels it - could be done. Otherwise get some $50 all-seasons mounted and an alignment. Maybe some brake pads and a brake fluid change if you need it.
Jonathan Fisher
Fuck no.
Robert Diaz
Maybe you should hang onto the $500 you stupid fuck.
Nobody should wonder why the poor stay poor. The minute you come into some cash you're looking for the best way to blow it.
Jose Cruz
>strapped for cash >blows his paycheck on gambling
Maybe Ron Paul was right. The lottery is immoral.
Wyatt Wood
if you need tires just get tires. don't waste money on wheels, it's a camry
Jacob Davis
>no wheels Fuck no, just get new tires for the factory wheels Use whatever money is left to do maintenance
Justin Miller
Put it into crypto and buy something nice when that $500 turns into $50000
Aaron Harris
Stupid fucking kids on this board kek I'm going to end you
Mason Wright
I did my 2nd scratchoff I've ever done $300. Put it all on a gas card. Figured was better than impulse buying shit with it.
Nathan Allen
> Don't bother with tint unless you like and or don't mind getting pulled over. I'm in Florida, people blacked out cars everywhere, cops don't care since our limit is like 25% and it does't make a difference.
I have $1,000 already as an emergency fund, maybe I should save it though.
I've had altimax tires for about 2 years from tire rack. $60 each, good grip but shitty longevity.
But im going to college eventually user
Well i dont pay for rent. I just mean i can't afford nicer shit. i am a shit head millenial.
but user i want to get girls, whos gonna love plastidipped hubcaps :(
what is crypto
18 is adult
better be high tier gas
Nathaniel Walker
>Florida Get those window vent things that let you till your windows down an inch without letting in rain
Gavin Wilson
Nigga, just use the money on tires that'll last you a long time. Don't be a piece of shit that gets ugly as wheels on an economy car.
Once you get some decent tires, use the rest to change your power steering fluid and brake fluid. You should also consider changing the anti-freeze in your loop.
Now look into new brake rotors and pads, if you need them.
A lot of people overlook air filters, they're usually 10 bucks. Replace yours, if it's dirty.
Hudson Johnson
>but user I want to get girls
You're not gonna get girls in a fucking Camry.
Christopher Wilson
how do those mexicans in CA do it then?
Luke Rogers
I don't have the answer, but I do know that the answer still isn't the Camry.
Parker Sanders
Just degenerates getting degenerate women
Or a personality I don't fuckin know
Andrew Stewart
because they're cousins of cousins that they met at their other cousin's quincanera
Bentley Edwards
If you get a girl because of a car, both parties are degenerates.
Adrian Sanchez
I would actually like to be with a car fem. I mean a woman who is genuinely interested in cars and shares my passion. ehhh ,_,
Sebastian Mitchell
That what a lot of "us" would want too. But I'm not talking about a car fem. I'm talking about this kid and his fucking Camry. You're not gonna get a real relationship, much less pussy with that trashy-ass Florida whip.
I'm going to automotive school right now, hit up schools for car fems. They're a lot more interesting than the chicks you'll meet at the Cars and Coffee.
Mason Wood
she probably wouldn't be interested in a camry with knock off wheels
Bentley Morgan
not the camry user, but smooth xD
James Clark
You mean the fan solar powered things to keep a car cool? They don't work .. My power steering is good and antifreeze coolant is almost new condition. I think my braking fluid is
I replaced it 5 months ago and was black as shit. Bitches love a man that doesn't spend all his money with a car that always goes into tehbshop?
Anthony Walker
I get girls in my Camry :( but it's 2018
John Flores
>bitches love a man that doesn't...
Bitches don't love a broke-ass working at McDonalds that spends his hard earned money on rims and tint.
Bentley Sanchez
The 2018 facelift really did a good number on the Camry. I still think it's ugly as fuck, but it's a far cry from the last few years.
Oliver Davis
They don't like guys that spend all day on /o shit posting and pretending to know about cars too.
Looks better in person.
Jack Green
>Itt: virgin republican morons
Robert Reyes
I agree that he shouldn't buy wheels, but maintaining your car is not blowing cash. Not maintaining it can become much more expensive very quickly, than if you had stayed on top of its service.
Aaron Jenkins
>You mean the fan solar powered things to keep a car cool? They don't work ..
No, plastic rain guards that insert into the upper window sill.