# Decisions, decisions... (Opinions needed ITT)

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decisions-decisions-opinions-needed-itt/249151>\
**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [December 17, 2009, 10:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decisions-decisions-opinions-needed-itt/249151 "2009-12-17T22:01:50Z")\
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**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\
**Post date:** [December 18, 2009, 1:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decisions-decisions-opinions-needed-itt/249151/53 "2009-12-18T13:01:47Z")

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> [@FS: Integra Front/Rear Disc Brake Setup, B18A Longblock, F22 Longblock](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-integra-front-rear-disc-brake-setup-b18a-longblock-f22-longblock/27347/2):
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> You’re doing this to save money, why spend $40k+ on a diesel that will still be way more to insure than whatever you’re paying now?
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> Mileage is a cute idea until you think about what it costs you to actually improve it.

Agreed, basically no one that purchased a Prius during the gas price panic of Spring 08 thought of the long term cost. Instead, they used ‘Trish’ logic, IE trading in something for a higher payment and/or longer financing term.

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