Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 23, 2016, 09:38:28 AM
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Post by: kso_FWN on March 23, 2016, 09:44:39 AM
First a couple years ago a 2000 Ranger pick up that was at 190K and was overheating with several other problems. We were able to trade it in on a 2010 Tacoma which has been fantastic. It just went over 100K miles, but its got a lot of life left.
Then my wife's Caravan with 185K started falling apart in the last 6-8 months. Finally traded it in a couple weeks ago on a 2015 Civic.
I've generally been a "drive it until it dies" person, but I'm not sure I'll go quite that far with our next round of vehicles.
Post by: star seed 7 on March 23, 2016, 09:45:03 AM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 23, 2016, 09:47:14 AM
Our past two vehicles we drove until they basically died or were at least on life support.That's how I am too. I'm very practical with this stuff. Ms. wacky is already tired of all the problems with it and I don't blame her, but I also don't want a car payment anytime soon. Not having one has felt amazing.
First a couple years ago a 2000 Ranger pick up that was at 190K and was overheating with several other problems. We were able to trade it in on a 2010 Tacoma which has been fantastic. It just went over 100K miles, but its got a lot of life left.
Then my wife's Caravan with 185K started falling apart in the last 6-8 months. Finally traded it in a couple weeks ago on a 2015 Civic.
I've generally been a "drive it until it dies" person, but I'm not sure I'll go quite that far with our next round of vehicles.
Post by: meow meow on March 23, 2016, 09:47:34 AM
Post by: WillieWatanabe on March 23, 2016, 09:48:37 AM
Post by: WillieWatanabe on March 23, 2016, 09:48:50 AM
what are they "tightening"?
muffler gasket.
Post by: asava on March 23, 2016, 09:52:24 AM
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 23, 2016, 09:55:33 AM
Yeah, they tried to explain it to me. But talking cars with me is like trying to teach Spanish to a 2 year old. Just beady eyes and staring off into the distance.what are they "tightening"?
muffler gasket.
Post by: Bill Clarahan on March 23, 2016, 10:09:44 AM
Post by: AppleJack on March 23, 2016, 10:11:04 AM
Post by: asava on March 23, 2016, 10:19:24 AM
I have an '88 Chevy PU 4 x 4 with around 675K, current engine has around 275K, tranny rebuilt twice. She's a peach.
For a guy named Bill Carahan, you sure drive a crap vehicle.
Post by: hemmy on March 23, 2016, 10:23:43 AM
Post by: TCUHornedFrog on March 23, 2016, 10:25:10 AM
That's how I am too. I'm very practical with this stuff. Ms. wacky is already tired of all the problems with it and I don't blame her, but I also don't want a car payment anytime soon. Not having one has felt amazing.
Having a new car with updated technology feels amazing too.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 23, 2016, 10:30:36 AM
Yes. I think that's what i'm looking forward to. I don't need to pinch pennies like I use to. I wouldn't mind having a little luxury in my life.That's how I am too. I'm very practical with this stuff. Ms. wacky is already tired of all the problems with it and I don't blame her, but I also don't want a car payment anytime soon. Not having one has felt amazing.
Having a new car with updated technology feels amazing too.
Post by: kso_FWN on March 23, 2016, 10:37:46 AM
Yes. I think that's what i'm looking forward to. I don't need to pinch pennies like I use to. I wouldn't mind having a little luxury in my life.That's how I am too. I'm very practical with this stuff. Ms. wacky is already tired of all the problems with it and I don't blame her, but I also don't want a car payment anytime soon. Not having one has felt amazing.
Having a new car with updated technology feels amazing too.
It is nice. The Civic we just bought is just the LX model, not the high end, but it still has lots of cool modern stuff. Also, it was still a new 15, one of a couple they had left, so with getting new 16s on the lot they gave us a really good deal. Drove it off the lot with only 11 miles on it which was pretty cool.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 23, 2016, 10:41:18 AM
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 23, 2016, 10:59:28 AM
Post by: Bill Clarahan on March 23, 2016, 11:01:44 AM
I have an '88 Chevy PU 4 x 4 with around 675K, current engine has around 275K, tranny rebuilt twice. She's a peach.
For a guy named Bill Carahan, you sure drive a crap vehicle.
Not my only vehicle, and it's Clarahan, to you
Post by: asava on March 23, 2016, 11:02:21 AM
I have an '88 Chevy PU 4 x 4 with around 675K, current engine has around 275K, tranny rebuilt twice. She's a peach.
For a guy named Bill Carahan, you sure drive a crap vehicle.
Not my only vehicle, and it's Carahan, to you
WHATEVER, CARAHAN.
Post by: The Big Train on March 23, 2016, 12:21:41 PM
Now that that's taken care of, my Ferrari has like 108k on it and it's gonna keep going for a long time I think
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on March 23, 2016, 01:07:35 PM
Yeah, they tried to explain it to me. But talking cars with me is like trying to teach Spanish to a 2 year old. Just beady eyes and staring off into the distance.what are they "tightening"?
muffler gasket.
I'm pretty sure there are some two year olds that have a better grasp on Spanish than you do on English. :lol:
Post by: Fedor on March 23, 2016, 01:16:36 PM
Probably cars as well. Wacky, when you say "kickback" do you actually mean "backfire"?Yeah, they tried to explain it to me. But talking cars with me is like trying to teach Spanish to a 2 year old. Just beady eyes and staring off into the distance.what are they "tightening"?
muffler gasket.
I'm pretty sure there are some two year olds that have a better grasp on Spanish than you do on English. :lol:
Post by: mocat on March 23, 2016, 01:16:45 PM
Post by: cfbandyman on March 23, 2016, 01:26:27 PM
For reference, I drove my dad's car ('93 Infiniti J30 that he got from a old lady who basically only used it to go to the store) when I turned 16 until I graduated HS in '07 and got my now current car. He had that car for about 5 years before I drove it, and it was also just about time for it to go too. It had about 150k on it, you really had to baby it to get it going in the winter, and the leather was really starting to wear in it, also not having a CD player sucked (then). Getting my G6 at that point was pretty sweet upgrade at the time, and was perfect for driving to and from K-State, and it was better on gas mileage.
Post by: mocat on March 23, 2016, 01:27:38 PM
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Post by: Brock Landers on March 23, 2016, 01:39:20 PM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 23, 2016, 01:58:01 PM
:curse: To both of you! I mean I'll be driving and putting on the gas and then it feels like big foot just punched the front of my car and then it starts accelerating until big foot hits my car again randomly. Feels dangerous in traffic, because sometimes the kickback is so strong, it shuts off the car.Probably cars as well. Wacky, when you say "kickback" do you actually mean "backfire"?Yeah, they tried to explain it to me. But talking cars with me is like trying to teach Spanish to a 2 year old. Just beady eyes and staring off into the distance.what are they "tightening"?
muffler gasket.
I'm pretty sure there are some two year olds that have a better grasp on Spanish than you do on English. :lol:
Post by: star seed 7 on March 23, 2016, 02:01:20 PM
Post by: mhkpasa on March 23, 2016, 02:04:03 PM
I'm more confused now than before the explanation
:confused: :confused: Are we interpreting that the transmission slips/shifts really hard?
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 23, 2016, 02:04:51 PM
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on March 23, 2016, 02:07:49 PM
I DON'T KNOW HOW TO EXPLAIN IT, GUYS! IT FEELS REALLY rough ridin' WEIRD AND DANGEROUS!!! :curse:
Sounds like you don't know how to drive a car with a manual transmission.
Post by: meow meow on March 23, 2016, 02:11:21 PM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 23, 2016, 02:11:32 PM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 23, 2016, 02:12:48 PM
i'd like to hear more about these "trusted" guys that you take your car tooFamily friends. They've been around for years!!! Grandpa, to father, to son. http://www.donovansservice.com/?PageData=111841
Post by: star seed 7 on March 23, 2016, 02:13:40 PM
I'm more confused now than before the explanation
:confused: :confused: Are we interpreting that the transmission slips/shifts really hard?
Slipping gears is my guess
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 23, 2016, 02:26:33 PM
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Post by: Brock Landers on March 23, 2016, 02:47:41 PM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 23, 2016, 03:00:01 PM
I'm pretty sure he was referring to Big Foot, not a "big foot".Yeah
Post by: AbeFroman on March 23, 2016, 03:09:20 PM
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 23, 2016, 03:15:24 PM
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on March 23, 2016, 03:20:06 PM
I'm pretty sure he was referring to Big Foot, not a "big foot".Yeah
OMG. I didn't even consider that possibility.
Post by: asava on March 23, 2016, 03:26:34 PM
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 23, 2016, 03:28:02 PM
Post by: TCUHornedFrog on March 23, 2016, 04:01:02 PM
Wait, you guys don't lease? LOL. Good job idiots, investing in a depreciating asset is a great way to go about life. I'm sure you all have no problem lighting piles of money on fire to keep warm in the winter either.
1. Cars are not an investment. They are transportation.
2. If you drive a lot, leases will eff you.
3. If you like to have a new car every 2-3 years, have good credit, and don't exceed the mileage limits, then leasing is the best choice. If you don't fit those criteria, or you want a car that's actually fun or you want to customize, then don't lease.
Post by: asava on March 23, 2016, 04:07:00 PM
Wait, you guys don't lease? LOL. Good job idiots, investing in a depreciating asset is a great way to go about life. I'm sure you all have no problem lighting piles of money on fire to keep warm in the winter either.
1. Cars are not an investment. They are transportation.
2. If you drive a lot, leases will eff you.
3. If you like to have a new car every 2-3 years, have good credit, and don't exceed the mileage limits, then leasing is the best choice. If you don't fit those criteria, or you want a car that's actually fun or you want to customize, then don't lease.
I usually only drive the ferrari inbetween trips to the heli pad and home, so you have some valid points.
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 23, 2016, 04:08:50 PM
Wait, you guys don't lease? LOL. Good job idiots, investing in a depreciating asset is a great way to go about life. I'm sure you all have no problem lighting piles of money on fire to keep warm in the winter either.
1. Cars are not an investment. They are transportation.
2. If you drive a lot, leases will eff you.
3. If you like to have a new car every 2-3 years, have good credit, and don't exceed the mileage limits, then leasing is the best choice. If you don't fit those criteria, or you want a car that's actually fun or you want to customize, then don't lease.
I usually only drive the ferrari inbetween trips to the heli pad and home, so you have some valid points.
You need a 4 season rig durangocat.
Post by: Missouriscribe on March 23, 2016, 04:11:14 PM
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Post by: star seed 7 on March 23, 2016, 05:13:51 PM
I'm pretty sure he was referring to Big Foot, not a "big foot".Yeah
OMG. I didn't even consider that possibility.
Because it isn't
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 23, 2016, 05:22:58 PM
Post by: star seed 7 on March 23, 2016, 05:26:30 PM
Post by: mocat on March 23, 2016, 05:33:46 PM
My last car hit 100k the week before some idiot texted and drove into the back of it. Got a nice check and a car with 40 miles on it
That is great Abe
Post by: pissclams on March 23, 2016, 05:35:31 PM
My last car hit 100k the week before some idiot texted and drove into the back of it. Got a nice check and a car with 40 miles on it
That is great Abe
in what way is losing your car and having to wait for an insurance check and then dealing with replacing your previous car that was wrecked by some fuckstick rear ending you, "great" ?
Post by: asava on March 23, 2016, 05:38:49 PM
My last car hit 100k the week before some idiot texted and drove into the back of it. Got a nice check and a car with 40 miles on it
That is great Abe
in what way is losing your car and having to wait for an insurance check and then dealing with replacing your previous car that was wrecked by some fuckstick rear ending you, "great" ?
not to mention the latent physical effects lying in wait, or the i'm sure mental trauma that goes along with living through something like that. feel for you abe. if you ever need someone to talk to, just pm me.
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on March 23, 2016, 06:10:05 PM
My last car hit 100k the week before some idiot texted and drove into the back of it. Got a nice check and a car with 40 miles on it
That is great Abe
in what way is losing your car and having to wait for an insurance check and then dealing with replacing your previous car that was wrecked by some fuckstick rear ending you, "great" ?
not to mention the latent physical effects lying in wait, or the i'm sure mental trauma that goes along with living through something like that. feel for you abe. if you ever need someone to talk to, just pm me.
When I got rear ended it cause me to be freaked out any time a car was quickly approaching from behind for quite a while. Abe was probably similarly traumatized.
Post by: asava on March 23, 2016, 06:12:49 PM
My last car hit 100k the week before some idiot texted and drove into the back of it. Got a nice check and a car with 40 miles on it
That is great Abe
in what way is losing your car and having to wait for an insurance check and then dealing with replacing your previous car that was wrecked by some fuckstick rear ending you, "great" ?
not to mention the latent physical effects lying in wait, or the i'm sure mental trauma that goes along with living through something like that. feel for you abe. if you ever need someone to talk to, just pm me.
When I got rear ended it cause me to be freaked out any time a car was quickly approaching from behind for quite a while. Abe was probably similarly traumatized.
Really a very common issue. Feel for you. But, hey, he got a "free" car out of it, so that is super nice. So #blessed, Abe.
Post by: TCUHornedFrog on March 23, 2016, 07:38:24 PM
All I got was a giant hassle from the insurance company, a bulging disc and pinched nerve in my back which are going to require surgery, and an ongoing lawsuit.
Post by: The Big Train on March 23, 2016, 07:50:42 PM
Post by: asava on March 23, 2016, 11:41:22 PM
Post by: slobber on March 24, 2016, 08:06:47 AM
I am firmly on Team Drive It Until It Dies. Every car I've owned made it past 200k and only one of them truly died on me so I have been pretty lucky in that sense.Doesn't sound like you are very firm on this if you have only done it once.
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Post by: slobber on March 24, 2016, 08:08:55 AM
where and what are you putting the gas on?:curse: To both of you! I mean I'll be driving and putting on the gas and then it feels like big foot just punched the front of my car and then it starts accelerating until big foot hits my car again randomly. Feels dangerous in traffic, because sometimes the kickback is so strong, it shuts off the car.Probably cars as well. Wacky, when you say "kickback" do you actually mean "backfire"?Yeah, they tried to explain it to me. But talking cars with me is like trying to teach Spanish to a 2 year old. Just beady eyes and staring off into the distance.what are they "tightening"?
muffler gasket.
I'm pretty sure there are some two year olds that have a better grasp on Spanish than you do on English. :lol:
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 24, 2016, 08:19:22 AM
Post by: pissclams on March 24, 2016, 10:23:56 AM
:shakesfist: I'm a great driver, ass hats. I just dropped off my car and told "my guy" to do whatever he needs to do to get that thing through the finish line (June).
i realize you're getting married soon but if you need a car that badly, what's waiting 2 months going to accomplish?
Post by: wetwillie on March 24, 2016, 10:32:25 AM
Post by: pissclams on March 24, 2016, 10:36:08 AM
Post by: 8manpick on March 24, 2016, 10:54:21 AM
:shakesfist: I'm a great driver, ass hats. I just dropped off my car and told "my guy" to do whatever he needs to do to get that thing through the finish line (June).
i realize you're getting married soon but if you need a car that badly, what's waiting 2 months going to accomplish?
Wedding $$ gifts maybe?
Post by: kso_FWN on March 24, 2016, 10:54:31 AM
Post by: meow meow on March 24, 2016, 10:56:58 AM
Post by: slobber on March 24, 2016, 11:06:10 AM
Post by: meow meow on March 24, 2016, 11:12:15 AM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 24, 2016, 11:13:40 AM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 24, 2016, 11:14:36 AM
Yeah. Joint accounts, being cheap, etc.:shakesfist: I'm a great driver, ass hats. I just dropped off my car and told "my guy" to do whatever he needs to do to get that thing through the finish line (June).
i realize you're getting married soon but if you need a car that badly, what's waiting 2 months going to accomplish?
Wedding $$ gifts maybe?
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 24, 2016, 11:16:44 AM
I just can't reconcile wacky saying how he's slaying it at working with him telling his guys to make sure the ole deathtrap runs for 3 months. =mods=?Wedding ring bans, honeymoon, paid for my guys suits and shoes, student loans take a good portion of one of my checks, etc.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 24, 2016, 11:18:46 AM
Wacky, if you are already broke due to the wedding, how are you going to afford a car payment after the wedding? I know your credo is NO CONSEQUENCES, but I just want to make sure you take a second to think about getting a car payment on the back end of being broke.I have amazing credit. I have plenty of wiggle room for a new car payment. Problem is, i'm just a cheap ass. I seriously would rather see the $ in my account, then use it. It's a weird thing. However, when i'm out with my friends, i'm very generous. I don't understand the way i'm processed. brb. doing chipotle.
Post by: slobber on March 24, 2016, 11:19:58 AM
Proud of you. Good job.I just can't reconcile wacky saying how he's slaying it at working with him telling his guys to make sure the ole deathtrap runs for 3 months. =mods=?Wedding ring bans, honeymoon, paid for my guys suits and shoes, student loans take a good portion of one of my checks, etc.
Post by: meow meow on March 24, 2016, 11:24:10 AM
I just can't reconcile wacky saying how he's slaying it at working with him telling his guys to make sure the ole deathtrap runs for 3 months. =mods=?Wedding ring bans, honeymoon, paid for my guys suits and shoes, student loans take a good portion of one of my checks, etc.
well that's nice of you, no further questions your on her
Post by: Skipper44 on March 24, 2016, 11:30:10 AM
Wacky, you guys will probably buy a house and want to have kids, right? You need to go ahead and buy yourself a car you will be happy with sooner instead of later.I just can't reconcile wacky saying how he's slaying it at working with him telling his guys to make sure the ole deathtrap runs for 3 months. =mods=?Wedding ring bans, honeymoon, paid for my guys suits and shoes, student loans take a good portion of one of my checks, etc.
I doubt a minivan is ever in the cards for the Wacky08s so my advice is get yourself a nice SUV that you will get you thru the next 10 years of first house projects and then hauling around all the babies & baby stuff. It will never be easier to pay for it than it will be in the next year or two.
Post by: slobber on March 24, 2016, 11:31:56 AM
I bet Wacky bought Zoot suits. That would be a very wacky thing to do.I just can't reconcile wacky saying how he's slaying it at working with him telling his guys to make sure the ole deathtrap runs for 3 months. =mods=?Wedding ring bans, honeymoon, paid for my guys suits and shoes, student loans take a good portion of one of my checks, etc.
well that's nice of you, no further questions your on her
Post by: meow meow on March 24, 2016, 11:33:40 AM
Post by: pissclams on March 24, 2016, 11:40:21 AM
you can do whatever you want with wedding gift money, but buying a used honda seems like a pretty bad choice
and if you think that you're going to have more free reign with your finances after getting married, good luck with that
man the eff up and go finance a honda if you can't buy one outright, it's quite the adult decision and mrs wacky will be impressed
Post by: Skipper44 on March 24, 2016, 11:41:35 AM
or go buy a cheap Honda accord or some crap that's reliable, and when you have kids in 2 or 3 years, trade it for something bigger since you'll likely both be making more than you are today, and all the wedding expenses are behind youya gotta be careful playing that game, wait too long and you are at the "move to the bigger, more expensive 2nd house" stage with an even smaller vehicle budget.
Post by: slobber on March 24, 2016, 11:45:13 AM
That is why you should start out in a huge house. Just go all out. It'll be a pain in the ass, but then you can down size and make a bunch of money when you sell the huge house.or go buy a cheap Honda accord or some crap that's reliable, and when you have kids in 2 or 3 years, trade it for something bigger since you'll likely both be making more than you are today, and all the wedding expenses are behind youya gotta be careful playing that game, wait too long and you are at the "move to the bigger, more expensive 2nd house" stage with an even smaller vehicle budget.
(Is this the thread where people talk about bad financial decisions they are about to make and then everyone else encourages them not to make that bad financial decision, but here is a different bad financial decision you should make?)
Post by: meow meow on March 24, 2016, 11:57:06 AM
or go buy a cheap Honda accord or some crap that's reliable, and when you have kids in 2 or 3 years, trade it for something bigger since you'll likely both be making more than you are today, and all the wedding expenses are behind youya gotta be careful playing that game, wait too long and you are at the "move to the bigger, more expensive 2nd house" stage with an even smaller vehicle budget.
if you're moving to a bigger 2nd house to where you can't afford upgrading your Honda accord, you're a giant dumbass
Post by: TCUHornedFrog on March 24, 2016, 11:57:38 AM
or go buy a cheap Honda accord or some crap that's reliable, and when you have kids in 2 or 3 years, trade it for something bigger since you'll likely both be making more than you are today, and all the wedding expenses are behind you
Don't do this.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 24, 2016, 11:58:29 AM
Post by: TCUHornedFrog on March 24, 2016, 12:01:01 PM
Ok guys, sheesh.
Cheap Hondas are cheap for a reason. Honda carries a premium in the used car market (it's unjustified for the most part IMO).
Don't buy an SUV either. They suck. Don't buy a minivan. They suck more than SUVs.
Buy a Camaro SS or a Mustang GT. Any kids you have will be small at first so they don't need leg room. This will allow you to enjoy life before eventual kids ruin it.
Post by: pissclams on March 24, 2016, 12:06:32 PM
Post by: Skipper44 on March 24, 2016, 12:07:28 PM
the last two cheap Hondas that I bought went +100k miles after purchasing with the biggest maintenance issue being a new alternatoryou didn't change the timing belts?
Post by: TCUHornedFrog on March 24, 2016, 12:08:15 PM
the last two cheap Hondas that I bought went +100k miles after purchasing with the biggest maintenance issue being a new alternator
When was the last time you purchased a cheap honda? Also, what is cheap to you?
Post by: pissclams on March 24, 2016, 12:12:37 PM
you know what, you're right. the accord that had the alternator go also had the timing belt break while I was driving it...no engine damage done but obvs had to replace itthe last two cheap Hondas that I bought went +100k miles after purchasing with the biggest maintenance issue being a new alternatoryou didn't change the timing belts?
I spent $1200 on the accord and $2000 on the civic
the distributor died on the civic but was easy to replace as was the radiator
Post by: Skipper44 on March 24, 2016, 12:14:35 PM
ya, the timing belts (and weak ass transmissions on the SUVs & Vans) are Honda's only downside as the ultimate driving applianceyou know what, you're right. the accord that had the alternator go also had the timing belt break while I was driving it...no engine damage done but obvs had to replace itthe last two cheap Hondas that I bought went +100k miles after purchasing with the biggest maintenance issue being a new alternatoryou didn't change the timing belts?
I spent $1200 on the accord and $2000 on the civic
the distributor died on the civic but was easy to replace as was the radiator
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 24, 2016, 12:17:15 PM
Post by: Skipper44 on March 24, 2016, 12:18:11 PM
I've probably spent close to $6000 in repairs on this car and it only has 130,000 miles on it. :lol:what did you pay for it?
Post by: TCUHornedFrog on March 24, 2016, 12:20:20 PM
I've probably spent close to $6000 in repairs on this car and it only has 130,000 miles on it. :lol:
Volkswagens are expensive as eff to own. They carry a BMW-like premium on parts and labor without having the quality of BMW.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 24, 2016, 12:22:17 PM
Post by: Skipper44 on March 24, 2016, 12:29:04 PM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 24, 2016, 12:32:35 PM
Post by: TCUHornedFrog on March 24, 2016, 12:35:29 PM
Yeah, I know it's a little thing, but I need something with leg space. I know 'Clams feels me on this one. Ms Wacky already bought a Tahoe last year, so we're good on the big vehicle for future kids. I need something for just me mainly. :)
A Mustang GT or Camaro SS has plenty of leg space for the driver.
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Post by: TCUHornedFrog on March 24, 2016, 12:37:28 PM
Post by: AbeFroman on March 24, 2016, 12:39:29 PM
My last car hit 100k the week before some idiot texted and drove into the back of it. Got a nice check and a car with 40 miles on it
That is great Abe
in what way is losing your car and having to wait for an insurance check and then dealing with replacing your previous car that was wrecked by some fuckstick rear ending you, "great" ?
not to mention the latent physical effects lying in wait, or the i'm sure mental trauma that goes along with living through something like that. feel for you abe. if you ever need someone to talk to, just pm me.
I coped. I'm not a FP. Insurance check came within a week, and of course I had a decent rental in the meantime. It didn't make it free, but it was a quick and easy way to upgrade than "team drive it till it dies", got me more money than a shitty lowball offer for a trade-in or the hassle of selling the car to some idiot.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 24, 2016, 12:40:16 PM
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Post by: IPA4Me on March 24, 2016, 12:45:55 PM
I drive a company provided Ford Escape now. Very comfortable. Decent fuel economy (25-30mpg). 29k in ten months. I'd recommend if you don't want a car.
Post by: Tobias on March 24, 2016, 12:53:20 PM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 24, 2016, 12:55:26 PM
Post by: Skipper44 on March 24, 2016, 12:59:42 PM
wacky, i think it's time for you to join your pal tobias in the "i don't give a crap about cars, just don't look embarrassing and be super easy to maintain" club and hop yourself into a honda accorddon't do it to yourself Wacky, Tobias will still be enjoying his single digit commute in 'itch mhk while you are doing the 435 hell tour after you buy the house in Western Shawnee to be near the mrs fam
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Post by: Rage Against the McKee on March 24, 2016, 02:10:30 PM
Post by: TCUHornedFrog on March 24, 2016, 02:29:51 PM
Post by: star seed 7 on March 24, 2016, 02:34:07 PM
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 24, 2016, 02:34:51 PM
Post by: TCUHornedFrog on March 24, 2016, 02:39:14 PM
This tcu poster is gross white trash :Yuck:
Incorrect. I like fun cars. I dislike boring and shitty handling cars. I do hate SUVs. People that own them usually drive around with the vehicle empty 99% of the time.
The Camaro SS and Mustang GT are great values on the $ spent per awesomeness scale. BMW makes some good cars but if Wacky is complaining about cost of owning the VW, then BMW isn't for him because they're even worse (Mercedes too).
Post by: TCUHornedFrog on March 24, 2016, 02:40:04 PM
I put a LeBra on my Honda Accord and that crap was tits.
:sdeek:
Post by: star seed 7 on March 24, 2016, 02:40:44 PM
Trash
Post by: TCUHornedFrog on March 24, 2016, 02:43:11 PM
White
Trash
And what do you drive?
Post by: star seed 7 on March 24, 2016, 02:48:22 PM
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Post by: star seed 7 on March 24, 2016, 02:49:33 PM
Post by: TCUHornedFrog on March 24, 2016, 02:49:51 PM
An empty suv
white trash
Post by: TCUHornedFrog on March 24, 2016, 02:51:10 PM
If you insist on buying a boring Accord then at least get something like a Triumph Street Triple to go with it so you don't bore yourself to death.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 24, 2016, 02:52:20 PM
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Post by: star seed 7 on March 24, 2016, 02:53:25 PM
Wacky,
If you insist on buying a boring Accord then at least get something like a Triumph Street Triple to go with it so you don't bore yourself to death.
So white trash dallas suburbey
Post by: TCUHornedFrog on March 24, 2016, 02:57:10 PM
So white trash dallas suburbey
No, that would apply if I recommended a Ducati Monster or Harley Soft-tail/lowrider/anything other than the VROD.
Post by: mocat on March 24, 2016, 02:59:47 PM
Post by: TCUHornedFrog on March 24, 2016, 03:02:04 PM
My friend had a nice mazda3 with leather and whatnot and it was only a couple years old. He moved to dallas and received crap nonstop from coworkers for driving a mommy car. I mean which party is white trash in that story?
I currently drive a Mazda Speed3. I'm getting rid of a 2008 Mazda 3. They're great cars and even with the lower trim options they're more fun to drive than an Accord.
Dallas is overpopulated with assholes that think bigger vehicles make them better drivers.
Post by: pissclams on March 24, 2016, 03:04:26 PM
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Post by: KCFDcat on March 24, 2016, 03:35:30 PM
my last car was a 96 jeep grand cherokee that died at about 325k. it was a dream car as far as maintenance is concerned. didn't spend more than $500 on any single repair. I had the headliner replaced in it b/c it started to fall off, that was honestly the most expensive repair I had done. I learned a lot about cars as I did almost all the maintenance on it myself. flush the tranny, change the oil, replace break fluid/pads, even replaced the radiator once. it was a fun car. I don't feel like I can do that stuff with my truck now, too many electronics and insanely expensive things I could break if I do something wrong.
TLDR: in my experience jeeps run forever and are great vehicles.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 24, 2016, 03:41:11 PM
wacks, have you considered buying a Can-Am Spyder? you can pick them up used for under $9k and you'd be a true boner-causer.:love:
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on March 24, 2016, 03:44:01 PM
wacks, have you considered buying a Can-Am Spyder? you can pick them up used for under $9k and you'd be a true boner-causer.:love:
OMG do you know how dangerous that is going to be when you are texting?
Post by: Skipper44 on March 24, 2016, 03:49:09 PM
I have a '10 dodge ram 1500 with bout 50k on it.you can still do almost all that on your truck still, most of the things you listed have change much but you should be enjoying that sweet 6,000 lb GVWR tax write off anyways.
my last car was a 96 jeep grand cherokee that died at about 325k. it was a dream car as far as maintenance is concerned. didn't spend more than $500 on any single repair. I had the headliner replaced in it b/c it started to fall off, that was honestly the most expensive repair I had done. I learned a lot about cars as I did almost all the maintenance on it myself. flush the tranny, change the oil, replace break fluid/pads, even replaced the radiator once. it was a fun car. I don't feel like I can do that stuff with my truck now, too many electronics and insanely expensive things I could break if I do something wrong.
TLDR: in my experience jeeps run forever and are great vehicles.
Post by: KCFDcat on March 24, 2016, 03:50:15 PM
wacks, have you considered buying a Can-Am Spyder? you can pick them up used for under $9k and you'd be a true boner-causer.:love:
OMG do you know how dangerous that is going to be when you are texting?
waks next car:
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 24, 2016, 03:51:27 PM
Post by: KCFDcat on March 24, 2016, 03:52:18 PM
I have a '10 dodge ram 1500 with bout 50k on it.you can still do almost all that on your truck still, most of the things you listed have change much but you should be enjoying that sweet 6,000 lb GVWR tax write off anyways.
my last car was a 96 jeep grand cherokee that died at about 325k. it was a dream car as far as maintenance is concerned. didn't spend more than $500 on any single repair. I had the headliner replaced in it b/c it started to fall off, that was honestly the most expensive repair I had done. I learned a lot about cars as I did almost all the maintenance on it myself. flush the tranny, change the oil, replace break fluid/pads, even replaced the radiator once. it was a fun car. I don't feel like I can do that stuff with my truck now, too many electronics and insanely expensive things I could break if I do something wrong.
TLDR: in my experience jeeps run forever and are great vehicles.
yeah, i suppose. mostly it's due to my time constraints now, and I felt much less concerned about messing up a $2,000 car than I do about my somewhat new $30,000 truck.
what is this write off? how much $ have I been losing by not using it?
Post by: Skipper44 on March 24, 2016, 03:53:05 PM
you can write off $25k in the first year :sdeek:I have a '10 dodge ram 1500 with bout 50k on it.you can still do almost all that on your truck still, most of the things you listed have change much but you should be enjoying that sweet 6,000 lb GVWR tax write off anyways.
my last car was a 96 jeep grand cherokee that died at about 325k. it was a dream car as far as maintenance is concerned. didn't spend more than $500 on any single repair. I had the headliner replaced in it b/c it started to fall off, that was honestly the most expensive repair I had done. I learned a lot about cars as I did almost all the maintenance on it myself. flush the tranny, change the oil, replace break fluid/pads, even replaced the radiator once. it was a fun car. I don't feel like I can do that stuff with my truck now, too many electronics and insanely expensive things I could break if I do something wrong.
TLDR: in my experience jeeps run forever and are great vehicles.
yeah, i suppose. mostly it's due to my time constraints now, and I felt much less concerned about messing up a $2,000 car than I do about my somewhat new $30,000 truck.
what is this write off? how much $ have I been losing by not using it?
Post by: KCFDcat on March 24, 2016, 03:55:40 PM
you can write off $25k in the first year :sdeek:I have a '10 dodge ram 1500 with bout 50k on it.you can still do almost all that on your truck still, most of the things you listed have change much but you should be enjoying that sweet 6,000 lb GVWR tax write off anyways.
my last car was a 96 jeep grand cherokee that died at about 325k. it was a dream car as far as maintenance is concerned. didn't spend more than $500 on any single repair. I had the headliner replaced in it b/c it started to fall off, that was honestly the most expensive repair I had done. I learned a lot about cars as I did almost all the maintenance on it myself. flush the tranny, change the oil, replace break fluid/pads, even replaced the radiator once. it was a fun car. I don't feel like I can do that stuff with my truck now, too many electronics and insanely expensive things I could break if I do something wrong.
TLDR: in my experience jeeps run forever and are great vehicles.
yeah, i suppose. mostly it's due to my time constraints now, and I felt much less concerned about messing up a $2,000 car than I do about my somewhat new $30,000 truck.
what is this write off? how much $ have I been losing by not using it?
wut? even if bought used? my tax guy mumped me!
Post by: Skipper44 on March 24, 2016, 03:57:14 PM
Post by: KCFDcat on March 24, 2016, 03:58:19 PM
gotta be new
oh ok. I was about to get real pissed.
Post by: Skipper44 on March 24, 2016, 03:58:27 PM
Post by: KCFDcat on March 24, 2016, 04:00:27 PM
also supposed to be 100% biz only so you will need to buy a Harley or old convert as your personal vehicle
oh, I bought this vehicle long before I had a business. But I'll know for the future!
Post by: yoga-like_abana on March 24, 2016, 04:05:08 PM
Drove it for 10 years :driving: spending a lot of money on a car seems silly to me
Post by: slobber on March 24, 2016, 04:05:25 PM
Could you imagine, guys? Seeing me role up to one of our PAK's in that? Taking off my aviators and just big bossing it? :gocho:no way would you take your aviators off
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Post by: Skipper44 on March 24, 2016, 04:06:52 PM
I sold my seXterra for more than it was initially purchased for with a blown head gasket :D(http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/iceman.gif)
Drove it for 10 years :driving: spending a lot of money on a car seems silly to me
Post by: yoga-like_abana on March 24, 2016, 04:10:15 PM
bought it salvaged, had it fixed at the tech school. sold to some idiot who's girlfriend use to have/love oneI sold my seXterra for more than it was initially purchased for with a blown head gasket :D(http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/iceman.gif)
Drove it for 10 years :driving: spending a lot of money on a car seems silly to me
Post by: Skipper44 on March 24, 2016, 04:13:52 PM
you are the exact opposite of Wacky, automotively speakingbought it salvaged, had it fixed at the tech school. sold to some idiot who's girlfriend use to have/love oneI sold my seXterra for more than it was initially purchased for with a blown head gasket :D(http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/iceman.gif)
Drove it for 10 years :driving: spending a lot of money on a car seems silly to me
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Post by: Mrs. Gooch on March 24, 2016, 04:23:56 PM
Could you imagine, guys? Seeing me role up to one of our PAK's in that? Taking off my aviators and just big bossing it? :gocho:
:D
Post by: 8manpick on March 24, 2016, 10:28:36 PM
if you can't afford a new (different) car now, you won't be able to afford one in 2 months
you can do whatever you want with wedding gift money, but buying a used honda seems like a pretty bad choice
and if you think that you're going to have more free reign with your finances after getting married, good luck with that
man the eff up and go finance a honda if you can't buy one outright, it's quite the adult decision and mrs wacky will be impressed
Maybe wacky is going to get like $75k in wedding cash and he can just pay straight cash on a new BMW come July
Post by: pissclams on March 24, 2016, 10:50:01 PM
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Post by: slobber on March 25, 2016, 08:41:21 AM
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And no text messages to distract you either!Like a boss! :cheers:
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https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/677646686/overview/
http://www.kiadealers.com/kansas-city/certified/Kia/2014-Kia-Sorento-541ab65a0a0e0a6b0cf40ddb1d8d7e3f.htm
http://www.hendrickchevroletkc.com/VehicleDetails/used-2012-Honda-Accord_Sedan-EX_L_Automatic_Sedan-Duluth-GA/2867291073
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 15, 2016, 03:13:19 PM
ford edge, lol wutMrs. Wacky suggested it. I have no idea what i'm doing. :blush:
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 15, 2016, 03:18:05 PM
:runaway:
I knew this day would come, but hearing it out loud is super :ohno:
Post by: Emo EMAW on November 15, 2016, 03:19:53 PM
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on November 15, 2016, 03:23:11 PM
Also, Mrs. wacky wants a lot of say, because she was like: "You might be hauling around our baby in 4 years. I want to make sure it's not a death trap like the last one".
:runaway:
I knew this day would come, but hearing it out loud is super :ohno:
Get something with a lot of leg room for the kid in the back or you are going to have SD's problem of the annoying kid kicking your seat.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 15, 2016, 03:23:59 PM
Kids are great wacky.Oh, i'm sure. Just want to finish paying off these student loans first.
:thumbs:Also, Mrs. wacky wants a lot of say, because she was like: "You might be hauling around our baby in 4 years. I want to make sure it's not a death trap like the last one".
:runaway:
I knew this day would come, but hearing it out loud is super :ohno:
Get something with a lot of leg room for the kid in the back or you are going to have SD's problem of the annoying kid kicking your seat.
Post by: IPA4Me on November 15, 2016, 04:30:26 PM
Ford Taurus is a nice family sedan. Grab a three year old corporate lease return with 50K miles for $13-15K.Kids are great wacky.Oh, i'm sure. Just want to finish paying off these student loans first.:thumbs:Also, Mrs. wacky wants a lot of say, because she was like: "You might be hauling around our baby in 4 years. I want to make sure it's not a death trap like the last one".
:runaway:
I knew this day would come, but hearing it out loud is super :ohno:
Get something with a lot of leg room for the kid in the back or you are going to have SD's problem of the annoying kid kicking your seat.
Post by: Skipper44 on November 15, 2016, 07:26:11 PM
before you buy anything borrow a rear facing car seat and base, put it in all three backseat locations and decide if you can stand riding in both front seats.Kids are great wacky.Oh, i'm sure. Just want to finish paying off these student loans first.:thumbs:Also, Mrs. wacky wants a lot of say, because she was like: "You might be hauling around our baby in 4 years. I want to make sure it's not a death trap like the last one".
:runaway:
I knew this day would come, but hearing it out loud is super :ohno:
Get something with a lot of leg room for the kid in the back or you are going to have SD's problem of the annoying kid kicking your seat.
If Mrs Wacky is a safety nazi borrow a Brittax or add 6 inches, those suckers are huge
Post by: pissclams on November 15, 2016, 07:32:31 PM
your welcome, she's a beaut and a steal at only 190k miles
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 15, 2016, 07:55:50 PM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 15, 2016, 07:56:36 PM
:thumbs:before you buy anything borrow a rear facing car seat and base, put it in all three backseat locations and decide if you can stand riding in both front seats.Kids are great wacky.Oh, i'm sure. Just want to finish paying off these student loans first.:thumbs:Also, Mrs. wacky wants a lot of say, because she was like: "You might be hauling around our baby in 4 years. I want to make sure it's not a death trap like the last one".
:runaway:
I knew this day would come, but hearing it out loud is super :ohno:
Get something with a lot of leg room for the kid in the back or you are going to have SD's problem of the annoying kid kicking your seat.
If Mrs Wacky is a safety nazi borrow a Brittax or add 6 inches, those suckers are huge
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Post by: Tobias on November 24, 2016, 05:51:47 PM
wacky, i think it's time for you to join your pal tobias in the "i don't give a crap about cars, just don't look embarrassing and be super easy to maintain" club and hop yourself into a honda accord
congrats wacks
Post by: star seed 7 on November 24, 2016, 05:53:15 PM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 24, 2016, 06:58:51 PM
:Woohoo: :thumbs: It's pretty great libwacky, i think it's time for you to join your pal tobias in the "i don't give a crap about cars, just don't look embarrassing and be super easy to maintain" club and hop yourself into a honda accord
congrats wacks
Post by: halfEmpty on November 24, 2016, 07:09:18 PM
Post by: pissclams on November 24, 2016, 07:11:02 PM
they're fun to work on too
Post by: Dugout DickStone on November 26, 2016, 08:30:15 AM
wacky, i think it's time for you to join your pal tobias in the "i don't give a crap about cars, just don't look embarrassing and be super easy to maintain" club and hop yourself into a honda accord
congrats wacks
The word
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Post by: KCFDcat on November 27, 2016, 07:51:08 AM
wouldn't you rather have a cpo on a cadillac? ya cmax has a warranty but it's not the same
It has <10,000 miles on it. Guess I'm just not that concerned about a warranty. The factory power train warranty is still valid.
Post by: pissclams on November 27, 2016, 10:53:12 AM
wouldn't you rather have a cpo on a cadillac? ya cmax has a warranty but it's not the same
It has <10,000 miles on it. Guess I'm just not that concerned about a warranty. The factory power train warranty is still valid.
not concerned about a warranty on a used car?? you should be.
the car has <10k miles on it now. that's not the point. you should be worried about when it has 50k+ miles on it.
like cadillac says about their cpo warranty- you're not buying the cars past, you're buying its future
but as you pointed out, it looks like cadillac allows for a 6 year/70k mile limited powertrain (the expensive stuff) transferable which covers you from most things except misuse. you should be fine, but you also have no idea what the previous owner did in that vehicle.
just reading about it, the cpo offers bumper to bumper for 6/70 while the non cpo is powertrain 6/70.
not a huge $$ risk for you, you should be good to go
Post by: KCFDcat on November 27, 2016, 09:11:47 PM
wouldn't you rather have a cpo on a cadillac? ya cmax has a warranty but it's not the same
It has <10,000 miles on it. Guess I'm just not that concerned about a warranty. The factory power train warranty is still valid.
not concerned about a warranty on a used car?? you should be.
the car has <10k miles on it now. that's not the point. you should be worried about when it has 50k+ miles on it.
like cadillac says about their cpo warranty- you're not buying the cars past, you're buying its future
but as you pointed out, it looks like cadillac allows for a 6 year/70k mile limited powertrain (the expensive stuff) transferable which covers you from most things except misuse. you should be fine, but you also have no idea what the previous owner did in that vehicle.
just reading about it, the cpo offers bumper to bumper for 6/70 while the non cpo is powertrain 6/70.
not a huge $$ risk for you, you should be good to go
We really don't plan on keeping this, or any, vehicle for more than 4 years, which will still be within the power train warranty.
Anyways, we didn't end up getting it today, because it was a transfer from stl, and it didn't get here today for some reason. Now mrs kcfd is having second thoughts so we may not end up buying it anyways.
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The title is bitbThat is some creative titling.
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So, yeah, congrats Wacks!
Post by: Tobias on February 26, 2017, 10:00:11 AM
The title is bitb
absolutely
Post by: star seed 7 on February 26, 2017, 12:00:22 PM
So the 4wd on my Taco broke last Tgiving 2015. Dealer wanted 3200 to fix, other shop wanted like 2800. Decided to wait. And what do you know it started working again this fall.
:thumbs:
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Post by: sonofdaxjones on February 26, 2017, 09:15:35 PM
Kid "stole" my 2011 Camry. The '03 is a better car.
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Post by: steve dave on February 27, 2017, 06:12:29 AM
Post by: IPA4Me on February 27, 2017, 06:26:46 AM
:)
Post by: pissclams on February 27, 2017, 07:20:27 AM
she replaced it with an audi
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 27, 2017, 09:56:57 AM
I think this is the 3rd time this has been said. Congrats Wacky. :D:thumbs: Thanks! 'Clams complimented me on my car the other day too. Feels good to get on the highway and not have to worry if your car is going to stalle during traffic or not. :D
Post by: Tobias on February 27, 2017, 09:58:47 AM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 27, 2017, 09:59:10 AM
ain't no kickback :thumbs:You got that right! :cheers:
Post by: yoga-like_abana on February 27, 2017, 09:59:48 AM
I once owned a 93 Honda civic hatch back and I made a dumb choice and drove drunk and ended up racing down vattier and jumped the round about. Car sruvived. I also used to take my prelude out into my mom's field and jump the hill and whip kitties. Prelude survived. What I'm saying is that Honda makes a great product that does more than its designed to. Hating on Honda just shows you know nothing about cars. I've also owned a passport and now drive a civic. Only thing that ever happens is that the drain cap leaks.who was hating on Hondas? :dunno:
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on February 27, 2017, 10:00:31 AM
Post by: ShellShock on February 27, 2017, 10:01:30 AM
2017 - GMC Acadia
2017 - Cadillac XT5
2017 - Buick Enclave
I'm leaning toward the XT5 currently, but the wife is worried about the reduced seating capacity between it and the Buick/GMC.
Thoughts? Experiences?
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on February 27, 2017, 10:02:17 AM
Currently driving an 03 Impala (~200k miles) and am looking to upgrade in April. Narrowed it down to:
2017 - GMC Acadia
2017 - Cadillac XT5
2017 - Buick Enclave
I'm leaning toward the XT5 currently, but the wife is worried about the reduced seating capacity between it and the Buick/GMC.
Thoughts? Experiences?
How many kids are you hauling around?
Post by: ShellShock on February 27, 2017, 10:10:40 AM
Currently driving an 03 Impala (~200k miles) and am looking to upgrade in April. Narrowed it down to:
2017 - GMC Acadia
2017 - Cadillac XT5
2017 - Buick Enclave
I'm leaning toward the XT5 currently, but the wife is worried about the reduced seating capacity between it and the Buick/GMC.
Thoughts? Experiences?
How many kids are you hauling around?
None...yet
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on February 27, 2017, 10:11:28 AM
Post by: ShellShock on February 27, 2017, 10:13:29 AM
I would get the Cadillac XT5, ShellShock.
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Post by: Skipper44 on February 27, 2017, 11:03:28 AM
pretty soon i'm going to trade in my M3 for an M2, very excited. the feisty thing about it is that when i purchase the M2 i will never even have test driven one and chances are i will not have seen the vehicle i'm buying in person. #internetofthingshow much different is the M2 vs a 335 anyways? Isn't your M3 a V8? I would keep that and by a daily, my neighbor just bought an off lease '14 335ix for $29k that supposedly has some dealer performance tune that puts over 400hp and doesn't effect the warranty at all.
Post by: pissclams on February 27, 2017, 11:28:58 AM
Post by: ednksu on February 27, 2017, 11:32:26 AM
pretty soon i'm going to trade in my M3 for an M2, very excited. the feisty thing about it is that when i purchase the M2 i will never even have test driven one and chances are i will not have seen the vehicle i'm buying in person. #internetofthingshow much different is the M2 vs a 335 anyways? Isn't your M3 a V8? I would keep that and by a daily, my neighbor just bought an off lease '14 335ix for $29k that supposedly has some dealer performance tune that puts over 400hp and doesn't effect the warranty at all.
Dinan use to be warranty covered. Much more effective tunes for way less money out there though.
Post by: ednksu on February 27, 2017, 11:34:26 AM
pretty soon i'm going to trade in my M3 for an M2, very excited. the feisty thing about it is that when i purchase the M2 i will never even have test driven one and chances are i will not have seen the vehicle i'm buying in person. #internetofthings
If you are all :kstategrad: have you considered euro delivery?
Post by: SdK on February 27, 2017, 11:35:17 AM
I remember watching a dude hop that roundabout but he was being chased by cops.I was going to drive to Wamego to see a girl but chose not too and turned around. I was being an idiot.
Post by: SdK on February 27, 2017, 11:37:11 AM
Yes. I drove a Mercury Zephyr for a while that didn't have reverse. It felt good to not have to deal with pushing my car out of parking spots at times. Hondas are good cars. And you're white Accord is super sweet.I think this is the 3rd time this has been said. Congrats Wacky. :D:thumbs: Thanks! 'Clams complimented me on my car the other day too. Feels good to get on the highway and not have to worry if your car is going to stalle during traffic or not. :D
Post by: SdK on February 27, 2017, 11:39:01 AM
Probably no one. It was probably all in my mind. I just wanted to tell those stories. I'm trying to stop being mean to people on here when I'm unhappy. I think it was an attempt to get some anger out and also not be the bad person I've been on here lately.I once owned a 93 Honda civic hatch back and I made a dumb choice and drove drunk and ended up racing down vattier and jumped the round about. Car sruvived. I also used to take my prelude out into my mom's field and jump the hill and whip kitties. Prelude survived. What I'm saying is that Honda makes a great product that does more than its designed to. Hating on Honda just shows you know nothing about cars. I've also owned a passport and now drive a civic. Only thing that ever happens is that the drain cap leaks.who was hating on Hondas? :dunno:
Post by: pissclams on February 27, 2017, 11:47:49 AM
pretty soon i'm going to trade in my M3 for an M2, very excited. the feisty thing about it is that when i purchase the M2 i will never even have test driven one and chances are i will not have seen the vehicle i'm buying in person. #internetofthings
If you are all :kstategrad: have you considered euro delivery?
do not want
Post by: ednksu on February 27, 2017, 11:51:18 AM
pretty soon i'm going to trade in my M3 for an M2, very excited. the feisty thing about it is that when i purchase the M2 i will never even have test driven one and chances are i will not have seen the vehicle i'm buying in person. #internetofthings
If you are all :kstategrad: have you considered euro delivery?
do not want
¿Por qué?
Post by: pissclams on February 27, 2017, 12:04:56 PM
pretty soon i'm going to trade in my M3 for an M2, very excited. the feisty thing about it is that when i purchase the M2 i will never even have test driven one and chances are i will not have seen the vehicle i'm buying in person. #internetofthings
If you are all :kstategrad: have you considered euro delivery?
do not want
¿Por qué?
it's really not an option. the model is sold out and i'm going to end up buying from a dealer with in stock inventory. euro delivery is set up during the ordering process. also, i'm just not that big of a car dork.
Post by: steve dave on February 27, 2017, 12:25:11 PM
A) three rows. I only have 2 kids (and only ever will) but sometimes have like a babysitter or family member to drive around as well.
B) 2nd row is big. less kicking my seat from this 3 year old that's the size of a massive 5 year old with long kicking legs.
C) looks cool. not like a jumbo SUV that looks like a pickup truck. more like an embiggen'd station wagon
D) has like technology out the ass and a good stereo and crap
E) feels fancy AF when you sit in it
F) built in sun shades in the second row
Post by: star seed 7 on February 27, 2017, 12:33:43 PM
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 27, 2017, 12:35:50 PM
Post by: steve dave on February 27, 2017, 12:36:48 PM
Post by: steve dave on February 27, 2017, 12:48:43 PM
Quote
Q7 and Car Seats
The Q7 gets rave reviews for its capability to hold car seats. There are complete LATCH connections on all five of the Q7's rear seats. All of the anchor attachment points are easy to locate and use. There is also plenty of room for the car seats in any seating position, without the need to slide other seats forward and take away legroom from adults sitting up front.
:love: :drool:
Post by: star seed 7 on February 27, 2017, 12:50:28 PM
Post by: pissclams on February 27, 2017, 01:15:46 PM
Post by: ben ji on February 27, 2017, 01:19:05 PM
I drive a 2003 Toyota Camry XLE with 235k on it. Still runs great.
Kid "stole" my 2011 Camry. The '03 is a better car.
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My brother had a 04 Camry XLE and he put a trailer hitch on it. Pulled a trailer around a couple of times a month for about 7 years.
Eventually the engine gave out while pulling that trailer going up a hill on the interstate....245k miles.
Post by: slackcat on February 27, 2017, 01:20:09 PM
Currently driving an 03 Impala (~200k miles) and am looking to upgrade in April. Narrowed it down to:
2017 - GMC Acadia
2017 - Cadillac XT5
2017 - Buick Enclave
I'm leaning toward the XT5 currently, but the wife is worried about the reduced seating capacity between it and the Buick/GMC.
Thoughts? Experiences?
We have an Acadia, what a rough ridin' boat. Hard to see behind or on either side, a real bitch to park, sluggish handling, driving with the windows down creates this thumping from the airflow around the vehicle which will give you a headache. Other than that, nice ride.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on February 27, 2017, 01:36:00 PM
I drive a 2003 Toyota Camry XLE with 235k on it. Still runs great.
Kid "stole" my 2011 Camry. The '03 is a better car.
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My brother had a 04 Camry XLE and he put a trailer hitch on it. Pulled a trailer around a couple of times a month for about 7 years.
Eventually the engine gave out while pulling that trailer going up a hill on the interstate....245k miles.
Pretty good for pulling a trailer around.
My other car is a 2008 Honda Pilot. Pretty decent ride. It has 135k miles.
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Post by: kim carnes on February 27, 2017, 02:11:25 PM
Let's talk about why the Q7 is the current front runner for the steve dave shitloads of kids hauler around'er and sd daily driver also.
A) three rows. I only have 2 kids (and only ever will) but sometimes have like a babysitter or family member to drive around as well.
B) 2nd row is big. less kicking my seat from this 3 year old that's the size of a massive 5 year old with long kicking legs.
C) looks cool. not like a jumbo SUV that looks like a pickup truck. more like an embiggen'd station wagon
D) has like technology out the ass and a good stereo and crap
E) feels fancy AF when you sit in it
F) built in sun shades in the second row
The price is shockingly reasonable
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on February 27, 2017, 02:15:14 PM
the rules in kansas now are that you kid has to be in a car seat until they're like 12 or something kind of redicu
Yeah, kids in like 6th or 7th grade are riding around in car seats.
Post by: steve dave on February 27, 2017, 02:15:32 PM
Let's talk about why the Q7 is the current front runner for the steve dave shitloads of kids hauler around'er and sd daily driver also.
A) three rows. I only have 2 kids (and only ever will) but sometimes have like a babysitter or family member to drive around as well.
B) 2nd row is big. less kicking my seat from this 3 year old that's the size of a massive 5 year old with long kicking legs.
C) looks cool. not like a jumbo SUV that looks like a pickup truck. more like an embiggen'd station wagon
D) has like technology out the ass and a good stereo and crap
E) feels fancy AF when you sit in it
F) built in sun shades in the second row
The price is shockingly reasonable
I KNOW!
Post by: ednksu on February 27, 2017, 02:47:07 PM
pretty soon i'm going to trade in my M3 for an M2, very excited. the feisty thing about it is that when i purchase the M2 i will never even have test driven one and chances are i will not have seen the vehicle i'm buying in person. #internetofthings
If you are all :kstategrad: have you considered euro delivery?
do not want
¿Por qué?
it's really not an option. the model is sold out and i'm going to end up buying from a dealer with in stock inventory. euro delivery is set up during the ordering process. also, i'm just not that big of a car dork.
I think I'm just wired a bit differently. If I was going to go for a performance car like that, especially for the coin, I'd rather order it. And a chance to then drive it on the autobahn? Man that just sounds fantastic. I'm sure you'll enjoy a nicely equipped one from the dealer, not like you can order a stripped down M (aside from the lol track car m4 gts). Are you in KC going through Baron? I've walked around there a couple times and they've had a great mix of real enthusiast dealers.
Post by: pissclams on February 27, 2017, 03:40:56 PM
pretty soon i'm going to trade in my M3 for an M2, very excited. the feisty thing about it is that when i purchase the M2 i will never even have test driven one and chances are i will not have seen the vehicle i'm buying in person. #internetofthings
If you are all :kstategrad: have you considered euro delivery?
do not want
¿Por qué?
it's really not an option. the model is sold out and i'm going to end up buying from a dealer with in stock inventory. euro delivery is set up during the ordering process. also, i'm just not that big of a car dork.
I think I'm just wired a bit differently. If I was going to go for a performance car like that, especially for the coin, I'd rather order it. And a chance to then drive it on the autobahn? Man that just sounds fantastic. I'm sure you'll enjoy a nicely equipped one from the dealer, not like you can order a stripped down M (aside from the lol track car m4 gts). Are you in KC going through Baron? I've walked around there a couple times and they've had a great mix of real enthusiast dealers.
no, not baron. they had a couple of preorders that were sold like a year before production began. you can't order these cars is my point, the line is beyond production estimates the last time i checked, which is to say sometime in 2018 would be my delivery date.
there's so few options available on the m2 that most that are hitting dealers are fully equipped. more than likely i will get mine from a bmw dealer in california and just have them ship it sight unseen
mrs clams did order her porsche that way though, it took like 6 months to be built and delivered but porsche is a different beast and you can spec those things out for days.
Post by: catastrophe on February 27, 2017, 04:31:08 PM
Let's talk about why the Q7 is the current front runner for the steve dave shitloads of kids hauler around'er and sd daily driver also.
A) three rows. I only have 2 kids (and only ever will) but sometimes have like a babysitter or family member to drive around as well.
B) 2nd row is big. less kicking my seat from this 3 year old that's the size of a massive 5 year old with long kicking legs.
C) looks cool. not like a jumbo SUV that looks like a pickup truck. more like an embiggen'd station wagon
D) has like technology out the ass and a good stereo and crap
E) feels fancy AF when you sit in it
F) built in sun shades in the second row
I am just now starting to look at SUVs in this style. Is the 20-25 MPG good for these kinds of cars? Also, I'm assuming makes like Audi are a pain to get serviced. Am I wrong?
Post by: steve dave on February 27, 2017, 05:07:11 PM
Post by: catastrophe on February 27, 2017, 05:30:06 PM
Post by: Tobias on February 27, 2017, 05:36:21 PM
Post by: kim carnes on February 27, 2017, 05:55:25 PM
Just if the parts are more proprietary/expensive and if an average mechanic doesn't typically deal with it (making you go through the dealer for everything). I assume this is the case with most foreign luxury brands but I've never actually owned one myself.
U just take it to the dealer. if it breaks, it's covered by warranty.
Post by: steve dave on February 27, 2017, 06:25:47 PM
Post by: Skipper44 on February 27, 2017, 09:29:21 PM
low 20s highway and mid teens city is about best case for the typical 3 row SUV with a V6 and all wheel drive. there are a few Diesels from the Germans and the Volvo and Toyota hybrids that might do a bit better.Let's talk about why the Q7 is the current front runner for the steve dave shitloads of kids hauler around'er and sd daily driver also.
A) three rows. I only have 2 kids (and only ever will) but sometimes have like a babysitter or family member to drive around as well.
B) 2nd row is big. less kicking my seat from this 3 year old that's the size of a massive 5 year old with long kicking legs.
C) looks cool. not like a jumbo SUV that looks like a pickup truck. more like an embiggen'd station wagon
D) has like technology out the ass and a good stereo and crap
E) feels fancy AF when you sit in it
F) built in sun shades in the second row
I am just now starting to look at SUVs in this style. Is the 20-25 MPG good for these kinds of cars? Also, I'm assuming makes like Audi are a pain to get serviced. Am I wrong?
Post by: sonofdaxjones on February 27, 2017, 11:15:55 PM
Brand new Honda Prelude: Opps, sorry we forgot to refill the oil.
Brand New Fully Loaded Nissan Maxima: Sorry we had a recall on air bags and then didn't put the steering wheel back on right.
Brand New Ford Explorer (V8 and loaded): Sorry we messed up your AWD and traction control.
Brand New Honda Pilot: Sorry we messed up your TPMS
Brand New Volvo C70 Convertible: Opps, sorry we messed up your roof mechanism
:facepalm:
Post by: catastrophe on February 27, 2017, 11:28:13 PM
Plus, I love being able to take my car to a reputable local (competent) mechanic who I can actually trust to tell me what needs fixing and who is completely up front about costs. I've never experienced that level of trust at a dealer.
Post by: Gooch on February 28, 2017, 08:05:32 AM
This is correct. Buy the extended warranty upfront. Trade in when warranty ends. Rinse and Repeat. They can't eff you on service when they are footing the bill.Just if the parts are more proprietary/expensive and if an average mechanic doesn't typically deal with it (making you go through the dealer for everything). I assume this is the case with most foreign luxury brands but I've never actually owned one myself.
U just take it to the dealer. if it breaks, it's covered by warranty.
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 28, 2017, 08:16:13 AM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on February 28, 2017, 09:09:10 AM
My wife's Honda Accord had to have the upper block replaced because it was burning oil. Only like 100k miles. eff Honda right now.probably should've taken a little better care of it
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 28, 2017, 09:31:25 AM
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Post by: star seed 7 on February 28, 2017, 09:32:41 AM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on February 28, 2017, 09:47:19 AM
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2015/05/honda-accord-cr-v-warranties-extended-for-excess-oil-consumption/index.htm
sounds like mrs emo....
Post by: Tobias on February 28, 2017, 09:51:01 AM
Post by: Skipper44 on February 28, 2017, 09:56:20 AM
more than likely i will get mine from a bmw dealer in california and just have them ship it sight unseenThat sounds like a pay sticker transaction - Did you buy your M3 new? Finally, you should live dangerously and get a quadrifoglio #yolo
Post by: pissclams on February 28, 2017, 10:14:53 AM
more than likely i will get mine from a bmw dealer in california and just have them ship it sight unseenThat sounds like a pay sticker transaction - Did you buy your M3 new? Finally, you should live dangerously and get a quadrifoglio #yolo
i'll pay msrp, nothing much beyond that. more and more dealers are finally starting to hit that range now that we're in year 2 of the vehicle
http://blog.caranddriver.com/double-or-nothing-some-bmw-dealers-are-marking-up-the-m2-big-time/
^woof but ya it's seen crazy demand and eff century bmw (and vista) and a few others
bought my m3 used w/ 15k miles on it + 2 yrs on the warranty
i don't like those alfas at all
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 28, 2017, 10:33:41 AM
may begin to experience higher than normal oil consumption if they have regularly been revved hard with a cold engine using low-quality gas
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2015/05/honda-accord-cr-v-warranties-extended-for-excess-oil-consumption/index.htm
sounds like mrs emo....
She only ever uses top tier gasoline. Having previously worked in the industry she's a gasoline snob. It's an issue, they have admitted as such. I believe there was even a class action.
Post by: yoga-like_abana on February 28, 2017, 10:35:40 AM
Post by: 8manpick on February 28, 2017, 10:36:29 AM
I think I'm going to get a new Q7
Wife's lease is up soon... I tried to influence it towards Audi, but she is set on another X3 :blank:
Post by: Skipper44 on February 28, 2017, 10:39:50 AM
well then she needs to quit racing for pinks with the other moms on cold daysif you're not first in the car pick up line you are last!
Post by: pissclams on February 28, 2017, 10:47:58 AM
I think I'm going to get a new Q7
Wife's lease is up soon... I tried to influence it towards Audi, but she is set on another X3 :blank:
show her the gle43 amg :love:
Post by: 8manpick on February 28, 2017, 11:03:40 AM
Looks awesome. Also almost twice as much $$.I think I'm going to get a new Q7
Wife's lease is up soon... I tried to influence it towards Audi, but she is set on another X3 :blank:
show her the gle43 amg :love:
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 28, 2017, 11:36:56 AM
well then she needs to quit racing for pinks with the other moms on cold days
Mrs Emo is a saint and I won't have you insinuating some sort of wild streak.
Post by: yoga-like_abana on February 28, 2017, 12:31:45 PM
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 28, 2017, 01:17:38 PM
I challenge you to a duel!
Post by: treysolid on March 01, 2017, 04:53:54 PM
Post by: chum1 on March 04, 2017, 11:54:48 AM
1. Ford Focus RS
2. Subaru WRX STI
3. Hyundai Genesis Coupe
:driving:
Post by: star seed 7 on March 04, 2017, 12:02:47 PM
Post by: pissclams on March 04, 2017, 12:14:08 PM
i will mock you relentlessly go cats
Post by: Kat Kid on March 05, 2017, 07:01:46 PM
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Post by: star seed 7 on March 05, 2017, 07:03:26 PM
Post by: chum1 on March 05, 2017, 07:36:56 PM
Post by: pissclams on March 05, 2017, 08:02:35 PM
Post by: puniraptor on March 05, 2017, 08:11:34 PM
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 06, 2017, 07:40:51 AM
Post by: Skipper44 on March 06, 2017, 08:39:22 AM
Post by: steve dave on March 06, 2017, 08:43:48 AM
Post by: AppleJack on March 23, 2017, 11:04:59 AM
Post by: star seed 7 on March 23, 2017, 11:06:08 AM
Post by: Tobias on March 23, 2017, 11:06:33 AM
Post by: SdK on March 23, 2017, 11:08:00 AM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 23, 2017, 11:08:25 AM
Post by: mocat on March 23, 2017, 11:09:50 AM
Is it bad when my Lambo just shuts off while I'm driving it?
probably alternator
Post by: Tobias on March 23, 2017, 11:10:48 AM
AJ bought my lemon. :D
the ultimate #blessed
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 23, 2017, 11:11:45 AM
Post by: AppleJack on March 23, 2017, 11:12:40 AM
My Lambo has 3 camshaft sensors. I think those are stupid.
Post by: SdK on March 23, 2017, 11:13:05 AM
Post by: Institutional Control on March 23, 2017, 12:49:08 PM
Is it bad when my Lambo just shuts off while I'm driving it?
Have you tried bringing a kid along with you to blow into the ignition interlock?
Post by: SdK on March 23, 2017, 01:01:13 PM
Post by: AppleJack on March 24, 2017, 09:16:47 AM
Brand new Lambos aren't cheap. Basically I want a new one but I don't want a car payment.
My Lambo has 3 camshaft sensors. I think those are stupid.
Yep, it was the cam sensors.
Post by: catastrophe on April 10, 2017, 05:31:50 PM
Post by: star seed 7 on April 10, 2017, 05:49:05 PM
Post by: pissclams on April 11, 2017, 07:55:11 PM
pretty soon i'm going to trade in my M3 for an M2, very excited. the feisty thing about it is that when i purchase the M2 i will never even have test driven one and chances are i will not have seen the vehicle i'm buying in person. #internetofthings
ordered it today, ~3 months until delivery :babywillie:
Post by: puniraptor on April 12, 2017, 12:51:53 AM
pretty soon i'm going to trade in my M3 for an M2, very excited. the feisty thing about it is that when i purchase the M2 i will never even have test driven one and chances are i will not have seen the vehicle i'm buying in person. #internetofthings
ordered it today, ~3 months until delivery :babywillie:
so does how far have you went stop counting now or at delivery?
Post by: mocat on April 12, 2017, 07:55:53 AM
Post by: Skipper44 on April 12, 2017, 07:56:24 AM
did you get a test drive?pretty soon i'm going to trade in my M3 for an M2, very excited. the feisty thing about it is that when i purchase the M2 i will never even have test driven one and chances are i will not have seen the vehicle i'm buying in person. #internetofthings
ordered it today, ~3 months until delivery :babywillie:
Post by: pissclams on April 12, 2017, 09:03:48 AM
i've sat in the m240 and it's the same cabin so whatevs
Post by: chum1 on April 12, 2017, 09:08:46 AM
Post by: The Big Train on April 12, 2017, 12:41:58 PM
Post by: Gooch on April 12, 2017, 01:04:35 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZD-ADArwXo
Post by: Tobias on April 12, 2017, 01:13:12 PM
Post by: IPA4Me on April 12, 2017, 02:02:26 PM
0-60 in 4.0. Jesus. These cars are getting out of control.Ya. That's quick. My car is 6.2 seconds and can be a challenge to handle.
Post by: star seed 7 on April 12, 2017, 02:14:22 PM
Post by: SdK on April 12, 2017, 02:21:05 PM
Post by: Cire on April 12, 2017, 02:22:07 PM
Going for 200k 32 years.
Post by: star seed 7 on April 12, 2017, 02:30:29 PM
I've been looking at some crap, trying to decide what I want, but god damn they make super ugly suv's now. There are a few sedans I'm interested in, but I really like having 4wd and being above traffic a bit. Quite the pickle
Post by: pissclams on April 12, 2017, 02:41:00 PM
toyota ft 4x
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 12, 2017, 02:42:01 PM
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Post by: yoga-like_abana on April 12, 2017, 03:06:19 PM
Mine is an 04 with 135k. I feel in my gut that within the next year there is going to be a repair that costs more than the thing is worth.I think this is a hot piece of A
I've been looking at some crap, trying to decide what I want, but god damn they make super ugly suv's now. There are a few sedans I'm interested in, but I really like having 4wd and being above traffic a bit. Quite the pickle
(https://carsoid.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2017-Ford-Bronco-Rendering-2-750x423.jpg)
Post by: Gooch on April 12, 2017, 03:19:00 PM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on April 12, 2017, 03:20:55 PM
Post by: steve dave on April 12, 2017, 03:26:27 PM
(http://blogmedia.dealerfire.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/336/2016/08/Gun-Metallic-2017-Armada-_o.jpg)
Post by: steve dave on April 12, 2017, 03:31:50 PM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on April 12, 2017, 03:49:47 PM
Post by: steve dave on April 12, 2017, 04:27:42 PM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on April 12, 2017, 04:29:08 PM
Post by: Trim on April 12, 2017, 04:29:33 PM
Post by: Skipper44 on April 12, 2017, 04:58:32 PM
The top better come off or it is a complete fail by Ford.it will look like this and basically be a cheaper alternative to a 4runner
(https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--xleTUmSi--/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/shplothuekvt0q6ivwxx.jpg)
Post by: pissclams on April 12, 2017, 06:43:58 PM
Mine is an 04 with 135k. I feel in my gut that within the next year there is going to be a repair that costs more than the thing is worth.I think this is a hot piece of A
I've been looking at some crap, trying to decide what I want, but god damn they make super ugly suv's now. There are a few sedans I'm interested in, but I really like having 4wd and being above traffic a bit. Quite the pickle
(https://carsoid.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2017-Ford-Bronco-Rendering-2-750x423.jpg)
this wasn't even designed by ford, just some graphic designer bronco lover
skipper is right, that ugly thing is the new bronco (according to jalopnik)
Post by: pissclams on April 12, 2017, 06:45:47 PM
mrs. dave wouldn't let me get a Q7 because it was too small inside for hauling shitloads of kids hillbilly style. I now own a gigantic huge truck thing that gets 18 MPG on the highway and has about 190 HP more than I would ever want in a vehicle and can tow 8,500 lbs which I will never use. It's like driving a giant cow farmer truck.
(http://blogmedia.dealerfire.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/336/2016/08/Gun-Metallic-2017-Armada-_o.jpg)
the internet tells me that vehicle is a nissan armada. it looks very big.
good news is that it will probably survive a nuclear blast on norad. bad news is that you'll only get about 3 miles from ground zero before it runs out of gas and the radioactive fallout gets you.
Post by: steve dave on April 12, 2017, 07:01:43 PM
Post by: pissclams on April 12, 2017, 07:14:51 PM
my current v8 gets around 15 mpg and it really sucked when gas was $4 a gallon and i don't even drive much. hopefully fracking stuff still works great for cheap gas like last two years
Post by: sys on April 12, 2017, 07:17:32 PM
Post by: sys on April 12, 2017, 07:18:49 PM
Post by: Skipper44 on April 12, 2017, 07:29:45 PM
also i've never cleaned the inside or outside of any car i've ever owned, so it'd probably not stay super pretty.get a cool old truck or jeep
I want a beater 1st gen Blazer (the one where the whole roof comes off) as a fun/haul crap around/winter vehicle
Post by: sys on April 12, 2017, 07:32:35 PM
Post by: steve dave on April 12, 2017, 07:35:53 PM
also i've never cleaned the inside or outside of any car i've ever owned, so it'd probably not stay super pretty.get a cool old truck or jeep
I want a beater 1st gen Blazer (the one where the whole roof comes off) as a fun/haul crap around/winter vehicle
protip: that thing will be absolute dogshit in winter weather
Post by: pissclams on April 12, 2017, 07:52:59 PM
also i've never cleaned the inside or outside of any car i've ever owned, so it'd probably not stay super pretty.i like to clean my car, it's probably similar to doing lawn work or something
you get all this stuff out and make a big mess in the driveway and then you clean it all up and put the stuff all away with in the garage and get all hot and gross then chug a drink and are tired but then it looks great and so it feels good
Post by: steve dave on April 12, 2017, 07:56:31 PM
also i've never cleaned the inside or outside of any car i've ever owned, so it'd probably not stay super pretty.i like to clean my car, it's probably similar to doing lawn work or something
you get all this stuff out and make a big mess in the driveway and then you clean it all up and put the stuff all away with in the garage and get all hot and gross then chug a drink and are tired but then it looks great and so it feels good
great vivid description
Post by: star seed 7 on April 12, 2017, 08:01:09 PM
Post by: Cire on April 12, 2017, 08:03:41 PM
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Post by: Emo EMAW on April 12, 2017, 08:17:41 PM
Post by: chum1 on April 12, 2017, 08:24:22 PM
Post by: sys on April 12, 2017, 08:25:27 PM
Post by: SdK on April 12, 2017, 08:27:53 PM
SdK may get jealous of her ride from time to time.
:)
Post by: tdaver on April 12, 2017, 10:11:10 PM
1) Trade in my car for a 4Runner or something similar. This is the way I was leaning, but my car is just about perfect 99% of the time. Reliable, good MPG for commute, AWD for the many snow days and for driving up the canyon to ski. But should be easy to sell for same reasons and because it's a make everyone drives out here.
2) Trade in mrstdaver's minivan for Tahoe or something similar. 4Runner size won't do here, need the extra space for the main family hauler.
3) Get a cheapish third vehicle. I don't want to do this.
Think I answered my own question. #2 it is. Does that Armada beast boat come in 4wd?
Post by: Trim on April 12, 2017, 10:15:35 PM
Post by: The Big Train on April 12, 2017, 10:15:59 PM
Post by: tdaver on April 12, 2017, 10:33:51 PM
Apply some cc thread synergy and rent the big vehicle you need on those 1% of times that your car isn't perfect.
Good idea. Especially here in the interim until I decide for sure.
Post by: _33 on April 12, 2017, 11:08:33 PM
Post by: steve dave on April 13, 2017, 06:11:55 AM
I don't trust either of our vehicles to go some places that I want to go. I "need" something with 4wd and decent clearance, not an AWD crossover. Also should be new enough and reliable enough to not be concerned about getting stranded in the middle of the desert 300-400 miles away from home. What should I do?
1) Trade in my car for a 4Runner or something similar. This is the way I was leaning, but my car is just about perfect 99% of the time. Reliable, good MPG for commute, AWD for the many snow days and for driving up the canyon to ski. But should be easy to sell for same reasons and because it's a make everyone drives out here.
2) Trade in mrstdaver's minivan for Tahoe or something similar. 4Runner size won't do here, need the extra space for the main family hauler.
3) Get a cheapish third vehicle. I don't want to do this.
Think I answered my own question. #2 it is. Does that Armada beast boat come in 4wd?
Yes, of course. It's got better off road chops than a stupid canadian Tahoe.
Post by: GregKSU1027 on April 13, 2017, 12:06:38 PM
I think Range Rover is the way to go. If you have ever watched their commercials they seem like a very reliable car for off road(vision quest) adventures. IDK what your price range is but maybe sell whatever you have and get a tiny house and RR and call it good?Hard pass on range rovers
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Post by: star seed 7 on April 13, 2017, 12:19:11 PM
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Post by: Institutional Control on April 13, 2017, 01:29:18 PM
Post by: star seed 7 on May 25, 2017, 11:18:46 AM
Post by: Tobias on May 25, 2017, 11:22:30 AM
Post by: mocat on May 25, 2017, 11:38:50 AM
I bought a car this week. What an unpleasant experience
what's your new sled look like
Post by: star seed 7 on May 25, 2017, 11:46:14 AM
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 25, 2017, 05:51:28 PM
Post by: puniraptor on May 25, 2017, 06:10:41 PM
alternative explanation is that it just decomposed off this POS (which I kinda like no)
Post by: nicname on May 25, 2017, 07:15:34 PM
I put a lot of miles on cars these days (all highway), and am already looking for a new whip to be purchased in a couple years. As an avid manual transmission junkie, it's getting harder to find a non-compact, non-sports car that fits the mold.
Original plan was just to update the current car '13 VW CC, but they got rid of their manual trannies in '15 i think (doing the push button or paddle i dunno).
Post by: pissclams on June 21, 2017, 09:29:05 AM
pretty soon i'm going to trade in my M3 for an M2, very excited. the feisty thing about it is that when i purchase the M2 i will never even have test driven one and chances are i will not have seen the vehicle i'm buying in person. #internetofthings
ordered it today, ~3 months until delivery :babywillie:
:Woot: my car finally hit the production line yesterday :Woot:
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 21, 2017, 09:35:27 AM
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 21, 2017, 10:49:50 AM
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 21, 2017, 10:54:35 AM
Post by: pissclams on June 21, 2017, 10:59:32 AM
I want to buy an F-150, likely an XLT. Only requirements are back up camera and 4 wheel drive.
the fed government mandated back up camera as standard on MY18+
Post by: star seed 7 on June 21, 2017, 11:01:24 AM
I want to buy an F-150, likely an XLT. Only requirements are back up camera and 4 wheel drive.
Built right here in the kansas city metro
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 21, 2017, 11:02:43 AM
I was confused with mine when I first got it (never had one before), because Mrs. Wacky's beeps and turns red when you're too close. Mine doesn't make a noise. When I first started driving it, I think I was getting closer to cars than what I thought.I want to buy an F-150, likely an XLT. Only requirements are back up camera and 4 wheel drive.
the fed government mandated back up camera as standard on MY18+
Post by: star seed 7 on June 21, 2017, 11:04:59 AM
Post by: ben ji on June 21, 2017, 11:08:15 AM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 21, 2017, 11:08:58 AM
You probably have the alarm off, mine has like 5 different alarm optionsHmm. I'll look into that.
Post by: ben ji on June 21, 2017, 11:10:28 AM
03 Toyota Corolla with 175k, just pure hot steamy sex.
But wait, there is more! Her nickname is "The Black Pearl" and I always make sailing jokes when my buds are riding with me! "Three sheets to the wind!" "The black pearl sails tonight" "Got delayed in a squall but if the wind picks up should be there in 5 min!"
SO MUCH FUN
Post by: steve dave on June 21, 2017, 08:21:49 PM
Post by: pissclams on July 28, 2017, 03:03:18 PM
pretty soon i'm going to trade in my M3 for an M2, very excited. the feisty thing about it is that when i purchase the M2 i will never even have test driven one and chances are i will not have seen the vehicle i'm buying in person. #internetofthings
ordered it today, ~3 months until delivery :babywillie:
:Woot: my car finally hit the production line yesterday :Woot:
on a boat headed to the port of baltimore
Post by: mocat on July 28, 2017, 03:04:50 PM
Post by: Brock Landers on July 28, 2017, 03:11:11 PM
Post by: meow meow on July 28, 2017, 03:31:53 PM
Post by: Institutional Control on July 28, 2017, 03:34:38 PM
Post by: Brock Landers on July 28, 2017, 04:37:08 PM
sometimes you just gotta ask yourself "how far do i want to go before getting a new one?"
I asked myself this hard hitting and introspective question and as it turns out I have not went far enough before getting a new one. I should be the one to carry this baby across the 200k mile threshold.
Post by: Pete on July 28, 2017, 06:50:15 PM
pretty soon i'm going to trade in my M3 for an M2, very excited. the feisty thing about it is that when i purchase the M2 i will never even have test driven one and chances are i will not have seen the vehicle i'm buying in person. #internetofthings
ordered it today, ~3 months until delivery :babywillie:
Clams, come over and let's go do donuts in the Shawnee Mission South parking lot.
Post by: pissclams on July 29, 2017, 10:51:40 AM
pretty soon i'm going to trade in my M3 for an M2, very excited. the feisty thing about it is that when i purchase the M2 i will never even have test driven one and chances are i will not have seen the vehicle i'm buying in person. #internetofthings
ordered it today, ~3 months until delivery :babywillie:
Clams, come over and let's go do donuts in the Shawnee Mission South parking lot.
op 5-0 ain't no joke
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 31, 2017, 09:54:19 AM
Post by: ben ji on July 31, 2017, 12:48:51 PM
sometimes you just gotta ask yourself "how far do i want to go before getting a new one?"
I asked myself this hard hitting and introspective question and as it turns out I have not went far enough before getting a new one. I should be the one to carry this baby across the 200k mile threshold.
What kind of Yota is it? My 03 corolla has 180k on it and needs new struts but I'm YOLO'n to get it past the 200k mark then onto another car.
Post by: Brock Landers on July 31, 2017, 01:40:46 PM
sometimes you just gotta ask yourself "how far do i want to go before getting a new one?"
I asked myself this hard hitting and introspective question and as it turns out I have not went far enough before getting a new one. I should be the one to carry this baby across the 200k mile threshold.
What kind of Yota is it? My 03 corolla has 180k on it and needs new struts but I'm YOLO'n to get it past the 200k mark then onto another car.
06 Camry. Has about 185k, so I figure I'm too close to the magical 200k threshold to give up on it now.
Post by: meow meow on July 31, 2017, 02:11:03 PM
sometimes you just gotta ask yourself "how far do i want to go before getting a new one?"
I asked myself this hard hitting and introspective question and as it turns out I have not went far enough before getting a new one. I should be the one to carry this baby across the 200k mile threshold.
What kind of Yota is it? My 03 corolla has 180k on it and needs new struts but I'm YOLO'n to get it past the 200k mark then onto another car.
06 Camry. Has about 185k, so I figure I'm too close to the magical 200k threshold to give up on it now.
sounds like you know just how far you want to go before getting a new one
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on August 02, 2017, 11:48:07 AM
Post by: star seed 7 on August 02, 2017, 11:50:40 AM
Post by: Pete on August 02, 2017, 12:09:32 PM
Hey @Pete, if we were to have kids and they went to HS where our new house is, they'd go to Shawnee Mission South. :peek:
South side!
Post by: Pete on August 02, 2017, 12:11:10 PM
Just rolled over 90k on my Fusion. Approaching 10yr birthday. I drive this car like a grandma so I'm hoping to get at least 5 more years out of it. Nothing sexy at all about this car but I just don't want to buy a new one until electrics are much more prevalent and affordable.
I agree. I like the 2018 Acura RLX, for example, so that should be a perfect choice for me in 2021 or so.
Post by: star seed 7 on August 02, 2017, 12:24:06 PM
Post by: Skipper44 on August 02, 2017, 12:31:23 PM
Just get that explorer limited you craveplatinum or gtfo
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on August 02, 2017, 02:27:09 PM
Post by: Pete on August 02, 2017, 06:20:43 PM
Acura is solid HENRY, but I liked the Fusion Hybrid. Maybe low end HENRY. Cars just aren't something I splurge on. Too much money for a depreciating asset and the more luxury you buy the worse the value.
RL's (RLX now) are solid old balls, not Henry (I had to look that up, btw), IMO. I am kinda old balls, and I have one. So, facts.
Post by: Pete on October 18, 2017, 06:57:21 PM
I want a sedan with luxurious interior, and I’d prefer like 300 hp but that’s not a huge deal. And great tech. Needs to have all the cool crap. And, must be used.
I have been eyeballing the Infinity Q50 sport, Hyundai Genesis sedan with all the crap on it, Cadillac CTS, and Lexus ES 350 (maybe a GS, but those are much pricier). The BMW 5 series might be OK. I dislike Audi’s and am not a huge Mercedes fan. Sadly, I don’t really like any current Acura.
Nothing really “fits.”
Post by: Trim on October 18, 2017, 07:04:27 PM
Post by: mocat on October 18, 2017, 07:40:06 PM
On one hand, I’d like to get a different car, but on the other hand I can’t decide what I want. Nothing really gets me super excited.
I want a sedan with luxurious interior, and I’d prefer like 300 hp but that’s not a huge deal. And great tech. Needs to have all the cool crap. And, must be used.
I have been eyeballing the Infinity Q50 sport, Hyundai Genesis sedan with all the crap on it, Cadillac CTS, and Lexus ES 350 (maybe a GS, but those are much pricier). The BMW 5 series might be OK. I dislike Audi’s and am not a huge Mercedes fan. Sadly, I don’t really like any current Acura.
Nothing really “fits.”
The q50 is so hot
Post by: Pete on October 18, 2017, 07:58:02 PM
Post by: Pete on October 18, 2017, 07:58:54 PM
Post by: star seed 7 on October 18, 2017, 08:11:31 PM
Post by: SdK on October 18, 2017, 08:20:46 PM
Post by: IPA4Me on October 18, 2017, 08:34:44 PM
The rough ridin' Genesis has like everything on it tho. That think looks like a heck of a deal.Friend has one. Very nice car. Fun to drive.
Not an import guy. Just my preference. I'm in a 2014 Impala with 2LT package. Fast and comfortable. I've driven 20K+ since February. Absolutely love it.
Big effin engine. Leather and suede. Heated seats. Tons of room. I'm talking ten dead bodies in the trunk room plus a large rear seating area. All the other cool stuff on a loaded car.
The only downside is shitty Chevy nav that requires OnStar. Newer models have changed that I believe. I just use my phone.
Post by: Pete on October 18, 2017, 08:43:40 PM
Suv Pete
I’m not an SUV guy. I like a smooth ride, low road noise, and bells and whistles.
Post by: Pete on October 18, 2017, 08:44:52 PM
The rough ridin' Genesis has like everything on it tho. That think looks like a heck of a deal.Friend has one. Very nice car. Fun to drive.
Not an import guy. Just my preference. I'm in a 2014 Impala with 2LT package. Fast and comfortable. I've driven 20K+ since February. Absolutely love it.
Big effin engine. Leather and suede. Heated seats. Tons of room. I'm talking ten dead bodies in the trunk room plus a large rear seating area. All the other cool stuff on a loaded car.
The only downside is shitty Chevy nav that requires OnStar. Newer models have changed that I believe. I just use my phone.
I have rented a couple 2017 premiums with National this year. I really liked them. It’s a good car. But if I am going GM, I am going Caddy.
Post by: Skipper44 on October 18, 2017, 09:17:26 PM
you should make like McConaghey and get a ConnieSuv Pete
I’m not an SUV guy. I like a smooth ride, low road noise, and bells and whistles.
Post by: star seed 7 on October 18, 2017, 09:18:42 PM
Post by: Skipper44 on October 18, 2017, 10:06:03 PM
Post by: Skipper44 on October 18, 2017, 10:17:07 PM
Post by: michigancat on October 18, 2017, 10:22:31 PM
Acura is solid HENRY, but I liked the Fusion Hybrid. Maybe low end HENRY. Cars just aren't something I splurge on. Too much money for a depreciating asset and the more luxury you buy the worse the value.Used electrics are dirt cheap. No incentives and just enough uncertainty in the reliability to make for pretty great deals. I mean yeah keep that fusion going but a Leaf as a second car is pretty great.
Post by: nicname on October 18, 2017, 11:44:54 PM
Come this January, I'll have went less than 50K miles in 8 years, with only round 10K of that in the last 3 years. At that pace, I am hoping I never have to get a new car again.
Damn. I've driven 28k miles in like 11 months. It's all highway tho.
Post by: Pete on October 19, 2017, 05:48:39 AM
hell yeah it is - you can get almost the same thing for a lot less cash in the Platinum Explorer but it doesn't have anywhere near the swag
Those continentals are cool, but pricy. I don’t want to spend that much. The 2017 MKZ is kinda cool, because they fixed that front end pointy look, and they now look a lot like a continental.
Whatever I get, I am buying used, and there just aren’t enough model years of either of those out yet to get a good deal on a gently used one.
Post by: pissclams on October 19, 2017, 07:52:45 AM
on a gently used one.
omg off to the pet peeves thread :cheese:
Post by: SdK on October 19, 2017, 08:33:37 AM
I checked. He really went.on a gently used one.
omg off to the pet peeves thread :cheese:
Post by: Pete on October 19, 2017, 11:48:53 AM
I want a car that is used, but appears to have been well taken care of.
Post by: pissclams on October 19, 2017, 11:50:55 AM
Never in a million years would I have guessed that phrase to have been objectionable.
I want a car that is used, but appears to have been well taken care of.
"re-imagine" gets me riled up too
Post by: kso_FWN on October 19, 2017, 11:52:16 AM
Post by: Pete on October 22, 2017, 10:36:00 AM
Clams! Need suggestos
Post by: Pete on October 22, 2017, 10:36:43 AM
Post by: mocat on October 22, 2017, 10:41:56 AM
Post by: Pete on October 22, 2017, 10:55:48 AM
lexus is bitb at everything
I mean every single "best luxury..." category for every year is just a bunch of Lexus'. Kinda dominate the lists. Seem to be cheaper to have serviced than BMW to, but I could be wrong on that....I don't know much about BMW's. The BMW 3 series is at the top of all of the lists as well. On that one, the 335 V6 is the one I think I'd want.
Post by: mocat on October 22, 2017, 11:04:05 AM
Post by: steve dave on October 22, 2017, 11:06:42 AM
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aeAXi5ShQ90/hqdefault.jpg)
Post by: Dugout DickStone on October 22, 2017, 11:12:40 AM
Post by: Pete on October 22, 2017, 11:40:42 AM
Acura is very lol
I have really loved Acura over the years, but the newest in the TL and RL just don't do it for me anymore. Can't really put my finger on it. They are super reliable, and a lot better value than the other luxury cars....you get more car for the money kind of thing.
Post by: star seed 7 on October 22, 2017, 01:21:24 PM
Post by: SdK on October 22, 2017, 01:30:05 PM
...early leader in the clubhouse is the Lexus IS 350, with the 300hp v6.I already told you what to do. 428i Gran Coupe. Good grief.
Post by: Trim on October 22, 2017, 01:34:17 PM
Come this January, I'll have went less than 50K miles in 8 years, with only round 10K of that in the last 3 years. At that pace, I am hoping I never have to get a new car again.
Damn. I've driven 28k miles in like 11 months. It's all highway tho.
Noticed the other day I was way off on this. It's going to be less than 45K in 8 years, and probably more like 7-8K in the last 3 years.
Post by: Dugout DickStone on October 22, 2017, 05:18:42 PM
Acura is very lol
I have really loved Acura over the years, but the newest in the TL and RL just don't do it for me anymore. Can't really put my finger on it. They are super reliable, and a lot better value than the other luxury cars....you get more car for the money kind of thing.
It's the standard "my first real job" car out of a 4 year. Nothing wrong per se, just see lots getting on the highway at Shawnee. Not a grown up guy car
Post by: Pete on October 22, 2017, 05:30:17 PM
Acura is very lol
I have really loved Acura over the years, but the newest in the TL and RL just don't do it for me anymore. Can't really put my finger on it. They are super reliable, and a lot better value than the other luxury cars....you get more car for the money kind of thing.
It's the standard "my first real job" car out of a 4 year. Nothing wrong per se, just see lots getting on the highway at Shawnee. Not a grown up guy car
I think you are perhaps right that they are getting more common, but wrong on the value proposition. I tried a boat load of cars today, and the damn Acura’s are still the best cars top to bottom for the money, in my opinion.
The TLX and RLX are pretty great cars. I am not sure what is a more grown up guy car than a car that tops the charts on reliability, has all the best tech, and can come with a 300hp V6.
The ILX is the smaller one, maybe that’s what you mean? You can’t confuse any of the Acura’s with a regular Honda or Toyota...they are far superior than those.
Post by: Pete on October 22, 2017, 05:31:32 PM
Post by: Pete on October 22, 2017, 05:34:10 PM
Post by: Pete on October 22, 2017, 05:34:26 PM
Post by: Dugout DickStone on October 22, 2017, 05:43:13 PM
Post by: Trim on October 22, 2017, 05:51:19 PM
Post by: chum1 on October 22, 2017, 06:28:18 PM
Post by: Pete on October 22, 2017, 07:21:11 PM
Agreed they are very affordable and sensible. If that's the look you want just get an impala or whatever chevy is making in that line
I am curious why you believe those brands are comparable. I check all these car review websites and none ever group those together. What are all of them missing that you have figured out?
Post by: Dugout DickStone on October 22, 2017, 07:25:05 PM
Post by: pissclams on October 22, 2017, 07:53:28 PM
You know what jumped out to me as sexy? That Alfa Romeo Giulia.
pieces of crap
Post by: mocat on October 22, 2017, 10:15:50 PM
Post by: Tobias on October 22, 2017, 10:40:55 PM
Post by: IPA4Me on October 23, 2017, 06:21:17 AM
You can drive my loaded Impala. I'll be in Cleveland this week. Biz trip?Agreed they are very affordable and sensible. If that's the look you want just get an impala or whatever chevy is making in that line
I am curious why you believe those brands are comparable. I check all these car review websites and none ever group those together. What are all of them missing that you have figured out?
Post by: michigancat on October 23, 2017, 07:48:47 AM
Post by: mocat on October 23, 2017, 07:52:11 AM
sounds like a message from harry manback
:Woohoo:
Post by: Skipper44 on October 23, 2017, 12:17:18 PM
I think you are perhaps right that they are getting more common, but wrong on the value proposition. I tried a boat load of cars today, and the damn Acura’s are still the best cars top to bottom for the money, in my opinion.
Did you drive any Lexus GS or Infiniti Q (the old M series) models? The ES Lexus is just a more old ballzier version of the Acuras. The G series Infinitis are a bit smaller than the RL you have now but that may not matter.
I think those are your only options that make sense if you are looking used. The guys that I know that buy used German cars all have a good independent shop that they really trust but significant service is an if not a when.
Post by: hemmy on October 23, 2017, 04:17:24 PM
2002, 170k. Got it 4 years old for $3,300. If I could find a 4 year old car at that price to replace it I would jump on it but sadly not gonna happen.
187k now, all kinds of odd noises.
Post by: Pete on October 28, 2017, 07:48:33 AM
...early leader in the clubhouse is the Lexus IS 350, with the 300hp v6.I already told you what to do. 428i Gran Coupe. Good grief.
So, I sort of took your advice. I checked this car out, and really liked it. But, then my wife said "Hey, I want to trade in my fancy SUV for a mini van" even though she just got her fancy SUV like a year ago and prior to that always had mini-vans since birth of kids. So, she was like YOLO! (but to me), and encouraged me to go the 428 or 435 COUPE route! I suspect that she wanted to offset her mini-van. But, COUPE, can you believe it?!? I was like "holy crap!" Getting clearance, at my age, from your wife to buy a sports coupe is like nuts, man. So, I looked at them, and like them, but I just couldn't get passed how much of a pain in the ass it would be every time my kids wanted to get out of the car, when I was carrying more than one kid. I am not the primary kid drop off guy, but let's face it, I have to do that a bunch even though that isn't the plan.
Long story short, I got the 535 with AWD, cold weather package for the steering wheel heater and rear seat heaters and fancy backup camera sensor setup. Black on black. It's used (of course), but only 25K miles. I am delighted!
Post by: IPA4Me on October 28, 2017, 08:39:36 AM
Post by: steve dave on October 28, 2017, 08:55:29 AM
...early leader in the clubhouse is the Lexus IS 350, with the 300hp v6.I already told you what to do. 428i Gran Coupe. Good grief.
So, I sort of took your advice. I checked this car out, and really liked it. But, then my wife said "Hey, I want to trade in my fancy SUV for a mini van" even though she just got her fancy SUV like a year ago and prior to that always had mini-vans since birth of kids. So, she was like YOLO! (but to me), and encouraged me to go the 428 or 435 COUPE route! I suspect that she wanted to offset her mini-van. But, COUPE, can you believe it?!? I was like "holy crap!" Getting clearance, at my age, from your wife to buy a sports coupe is like nuts, man. So, I looked at them, and like them, but I just couldn't get passed how much of a pain in the ass it would be every time my kids wanted to get out of the car, when I was carrying more than one kid. I am not the primary kid drop off guy, but let's face it, I have to do that a bunch even though that isn't the plan.
Long story short, I got the 535 with AWD, cold weather package for the steering wheel heater and rear seat heaters and fancy backup camera sensor setup. Black on black. It's used (of course), but only 25K miles. I am delighted!
sounds hot pete, congrats!
Post by: SdK on October 28, 2017, 10:25:03 AM
Holy crap, Pete. I'm very happy for you. I've been drooling over this black on black 435i at the Topeka dealership. I figured with kiddos the 428i Gran Coupe would be more up the family alley....early leader in the clubhouse is the Lexus IS 350, with the 300hp v6.I already told you what to do. 428i Gran Coupe. Good grief.
So, I sort of took your advice. I checked this car out, and really liked it. But, then my wife said "Hey, I want to trade in my fancy SUV for a mini van" even though she just got her fancy SUV like a year ago and prior to that always had mini-vans since birth of kids. So, she was like YOLO! (but to me), and encouraged me to go the 428 or 435 COUPE route! I suspect that she wanted to offset her mini-van. But, COUPE, can you believe it?!? I was like "holy crap!" Getting clearance, at my age, from your wife to buy a sports coupe is like nuts, man. So, I looked at them, and like them, but I just couldn't get passed how much of a pain in the ass it would be every time my kids wanted to get out of the car, when I was carrying more than one kid. I am not the primary kid drop off guy, but let's face it, I have to do that a bunch even though that isn't the plan.
Long story short, I got the 535 with AWD, cold weather package for the steering wheel heater and rear seat heaters and fancy backup camera sensor setup. Black on black. It's used (of course), but only 25K miles. I am delighted!
Consider this post my begging to ride with you somewhere.
Post by: SdK on October 28, 2017, 10:26:26 AM
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Post by: pissclams on October 28, 2017, 01:20:20 PM
Can you two wait a couple years So I can get that 435? Kthanks.ya l will wait. until the 4 series is in my rear view mirror and i’m drifting $2k worth of Michelins to the rims.
but ya i’ll wait
Post by: SdK on October 28, 2017, 01:25:46 PM
I appreciate that. This won't just be a drag race right? I mean, what would be the point.Can you two wait a couple years So I can get that 435? Kthanks.ya l will wait. until the 4 series is in my rear view mirror and i’m drifting $2k worth of Michelins to the rims.
but ya i’ll wait
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Post by: Cire on November 23, 2017, 01:27:59 PM
Haven't had a car payment in 5 years and now the wife's transmission is crapping out.
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Post by: Cire on November 23, 2017, 01:29:36 PM
Also for the first time I've thought "there is too much computery stuff and I don't want to learn how to do this "
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Post by: Pete on November 23, 2017, 04:16:41 PM
Cire, I have a 14 Explorer limited ama
I like those a lot.
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Post by: mocat on November 24, 2017, 12:46:19 AM
Cire, I have a 14 Explorer limited amaHow many much mileages does it get?
Post by: IPA4Me on November 24, 2017, 05:45:18 AM
looking at some jeeps@Gooch is a recent purchaser. Maybe he'll share some shopping tips.
Post by: Cire on November 24, 2017, 08:47:39 AM
Sun roof moon roof.
I drive an 01 f150 that I hate but has been an absolute warhorse.
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Post by: pissclams on November 24, 2017, 01:56:27 PM
so what’s the story...early leader in the clubhouse is the Lexus IS 350, with the 300hp v6.I already told you what to do. 428i Gran Coupe. Good grief.
So, I sort of took your advice. I checked this car out, and really liked it. But, then my wife said "Hey, I want to trade in my fancy SUV for a mini van" even though she just got her fancy SUV like a year ago and prior to that always had mini-vans since birth of kids. So, she was like YOLO! (but to me), and encouraged me to go the 428 or 435 COUPE route! I suspect that she wanted to offset her mini-van. But, COUPE, can you believe it?!? I was like "holy crap!" Getting clearance, at my age, from your wife to buy a sports coupe is like nuts, man. So, I looked at them, and like them, but I just couldn't get passed how much of a pain in the ass it would be every time my kids wanted to get out of the car, when I was carrying more than one kid. I am not the primary kid drop off guy, but let's face it, I have to do that a bunch even though that isn't the plan.
Long story short, I got the 535 with AWD, cold weather package for the steering wheel heater and rear seat heaters and fancy backup camera sensor setup. Black on black. It's used (of course), but only 25K miles. I am delighted!
Post by: star seed 7 on November 24, 2017, 03:06:33 PM
Cire, I have a 14 Explorer limited amaHow many much mileages does it get?
16 :gocho:
Post by: Pete on November 24, 2017, 03:11:34 PM
so what’s the story...early leader in the clubhouse is the Lexus IS 350, with the 300hp v6.I already told you what to do. 428i Gran Coupe. Good grief.
So, I sort of took your advice. I checked this car out, and really liked it. But, then my wife said "Hey, I want to trade in my fancy SUV for a mini van" even though she just got her fancy SUV like a year ago and prior to that always had mini-vans since birth of kids. So, she was like YOLO! (but to me), and encouraged me to go the 428 or 435 COUPE route! I suspect that she wanted to offset her mini-van. But, COUPE, can you believe it?!? I was like "holy crap!" Getting clearance, at my age, from your wife to buy a sports coupe is like nuts, man. So, I looked at them, and like them, but I just couldn't get passed how much of a pain in the ass it would be every time my kids wanted to get out of the car, when I was carrying more than one kid. I am not the primary kid drop off guy, but let's face it, I have to do that a bunch even though that isn't the plan.
Long story short, I got the 535 with AWD, cold weather package for the steering wheel heater and rear seat heaters and fancy backup camera sensor setup. Black on black. It's used (of course), but only 25K miles. I am delighted!
What do you mean? I got the 535 instead of the 435, mostly because I am just too old balls and would get grumpy if I had to flip seats forward to let people (kids being dropped off and picked up) get in and out.
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Post by: Pete on November 24, 2017, 04:00:39 PM
wondering how you like it
I really like it a lot. My only criticism so far is that the radio doesn’t have enough presets, but the fact that you can make them phone numbers to dial is a lot of fun.
I am sure it doesn’t handle even close to as well as a 2, 3 or 4 series, but I do t mind. I like straight forward acceleration the most, and that just for merging and passing, or going from 30 to 50+ on Metcalf in a hurry.
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Post by: pissclams on December 23, 2017, 07:25:18 PM
After driving this beast all around town today I’ve decided it s a pretty great vehicle. The “lane keep” function is a little annoying on city streets but whatev. Will be interest to see how long it takes me to get used to the automatic parallel park feature. The first time I tried it was pretty weird.you should be able to toggle it on/off
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Post by: Pete on December 23, 2017, 10:07:23 PM
However, I have better (safer) intentions nowadays. Maybe I am just a terrible defensive driver and I was actually a decent offensive driver when I was younger and more selfish?
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Post by: TheHamburglar on September 04, 2018, 12:41:42 PM
When I drive down the highway it randomly loses about half its RPMs and drops to 50. It will build back up to 60 for a mile or so, then jumps back up to 70 easily or back down to 50. When it's topping out at 50/60 the gas pedal gives very little resistance. It feels like a car ran off air pressure that pressures up & runs great, then runs out of pressure & has no power for 1-2 minutes while repressuring back up. It will also lose RPMs and sometimes die at red lights.
If the best option is to go buy a new car to run into the ground again, that's fine. I want to do what's the most cost effective long term, but I also feel like I should be able to get to 250k/300k before getting something else to run into the ground.
Advice?
Post by: IPA4Me on September 04, 2018, 12:52:21 PM
Maybe slide into another Toyota. Just put my daughter in a 18 Camary. Enjoyable ride. Should get her through grad school and beyond.
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Post by: IPA4Me on September 04, 2018, 01:39:46 PM
i'm buying a car tomorrow. a nice tasteful sedan.
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Post by: ChiComCat on September 04, 2018, 02:04:34 PM
2015 infinit q50
sexy car
Post by: 8manpick on September 04, 2018, 02:29:38 PM
Not sure what to get though.
Post by: pissclams on September 04, 2018, 02:30:38 PM
I have a 2009 Corolla with 207k on it. I drive about 100 miles a day & 500 mile trips regularly. I don't want to buy a new car. I also don't want to spend a lot trying to figure out what's wrong with this one.
When I drive down the highway it randomly loses about half its RPMs and drops to 50. It will build back up to 60 for a mile or so, then jumps back up to 70 easily or back down to 50. When it's topping out at 50/60 the gas pedal gives very little resistance. It feels like a car ran off air pressure that pressures up & runs great, then runs out of pressure & has no power for 1-2 minutes while repressuring back up. It will also lose RPMs and sometimes die at red lights.
If the best option is to go buy a new car to run into the ground again, that's fine. I want to do what's the most cost effective long term, but I also feel like I should be able to get to 250k/300k before getting something else to run into the ground.
Advice?
vacuum leak?
Post by: DQ12 on September 04, 2018, 04:09:49 PM
for a sexy man (me)2015 infinit q50
sexy car
Post by: IPA4Me on September 04, 2018, 04:10:13 PM
No check engine light mentioned. Never seen a vacuum leak on a modern without a check engine. Part of emissions compliance.I have a 2009 Corolla with 207k on it. I drive about 100 miles a day & 500 mile trips regularly. I don't want to buy a new car. I also don't want to spend a lot trying to figure out what's wrong with this one.
When I drive down the highway it randomly loses about half its RPMs and drops to 50. It will build back up to 60 for a mile or so, then jumps back up to 70 easily or back down to 50. When it's topping out at 50/60 the gas pedal gives very little resistance. It feels like a car ran off air pressure that pressures up & runs great, then runs out of pressure & has no power for 1-2 minutes while repressuring back up. It will also lose RPMs and sometimes die at red lights.
If the best option is to go buy a new car to run into the ground again, that's fine. I want to do what's the most cost effective long term, but I also feel like I should be able to get to 250k/300k before getting something else to run into the ground.
Advice?
vacuum leak?
Post by: IPA4Me on September 04, 2018, 04:10:34 PM
Hot car. Enjoy!for a sexy man (me)2015 infinit q50
sexy car
Post by: HerrSonntag on September 04, 2018, 04:15:01 PM
Standard or automatic transmission?No check engine light mentioned. Never seen a vacuum leak on a modern without a check engine. Part of emissions compliance.I have a 2009 Corolla with 207k on it. I drive about 100 miles a day & 500 mile trips regularly. I don't want to buy a new car. I also don't want to spend a lot trying to figure out what's wrong with this one.
When I drive down the highway it randomly loses about half its RPMs and drops to 50. It will build back up to 60 for a mile or so, then jumps back up to 70 easily or back down to 50. When it's topping out at 50/60 the gas pedal gives very little resistance. It feels like a car ran off air pressure that pressures up & runs great, then runs out of pressure & has no power for 1-2 minutes while repressuring back up. It will also lose RPMs and sometimes die at red lights.
If the best option is to go buy a new car to run into the ground again, that's fine. I want to do what's the most cost effective long term, but I also feel like I should be able to get to 250k/300k before getting something else to run into the ground.
Advice?
vacuum leak?
Post by: puniraptor on September 04, 2018, 06:28:17 PM
Post by: TheHamburglar on September 04, 2018, 06:58:31 PM
Automatic.
Also, new thing on drive home today. Shortly after it started to lose speed with the cruise on, it started revving 1000 RPM over normal but barely maintained 50 the higher RPMs.
Do they normally charge for a diagnostic check? My fear is is since it's a generic code I'll get into a downward spiral of $400 here and $300 there. I figured I'd come here & explain the symptoms. Everyone else I talk to just heard the first thing I say, then goes after that.
I guess my main question is am I crazy for thinking 207k miles isn't enough to constitute "running into the ground."
Post by: Chingon on September 04, 2018, 07:04:13 PM
Post by: TheHamburglar on September 04, 2018, 07:12:39 PM
Doesn't Auto zone check the codes for free?
Yeah, but a generic code that doesn't tell you anything.
Post by: Skipper44 on September 04, 2018, 07:12:57 PM
Post by: puniraptor on September 04, 2018, 07:16:26 PM
make sure to disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the computer
Post by: TheHamburglar on September 04, 2018, 07:31:38 PM
do all 3 of the things i said and it will be fixed, promise
make sure to disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the computer
Will do.
Post by: IPA4Me on September 04, 2018, 08:19:32 PM
If puni fix doesn't work, pay the diagnostic fee. Their computer is worth more than your car. :)
I just went through similar issue with an Audi. My guy only had an odb reader. Couldn't read other specific codes that the standard reader doesn't detect. Import shop dialed in the fix. I paid the diagnostic and sold it.
Post by: puniraptor on September 04, 2018, 09:06:04 PM
do all 3 of the things i said and it will be fixed, promise
make sure to disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the computer
Will do.
they go together because bad plugs and/or bad MAF will kill your o2 sensor
i havent googled your car at all so cannot speak to how easy/diffucult/expensive this might be.
Post by: puniraptor on September 04, 2018, 09:07:15 PM
its an automobile human centipede situation
Post by: Pete on March 30, 2019, 12:30:43 PM
https://jalopnik.com/the-2020-jeep-gladiator-costs-35-040-to-62-310-heres-1833680540
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Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 03, 2019, 11:35:52 AM
my 05 with 150k needs a new AC and this is the last straw for me. would have liked to squeeze another year out of it but it wasn't meant to be. car shopping is super fun and also the worst thing in the world
What kind of car are you looking for?
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Post by: mocat on June 03, 2019, 12:54:04 PM
my 05 with 150k needs a new AC and this is the last straw for me. would have liked to squeeze another year out of it but it wasn't meant to be. car shopping is super fun and also the worst thing in the world
What kind of car are you looking for?
jeeps and 4runners. i've been in a car-based awd crossover for 7 years and it's like just give me the real thing now please
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Post by: mocat on June 03, 2019, 02:08:03 PM
my 05 with 150k needs a new AC and this is the last straw for me. would have liked to squeeze another year out of it but it wasn't meant to be. car shopping is super fun and also the worst thing in the world
What kind of car are you looking for?
jeeps and 4runners. i've been in a car-based awd crossover for 7 years and it's like just give me the real thing now please
i also like volvo xc wagons
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 03, 2019, 02:09:47 PM
That is a great answer and I really hope it is true!
Another 100K easy.
Keep the oil change, change the timing belt every 100K (or believe it's just a Honda gimmick to get you to pay for an expensive repair since Honda's supposedly don't need any repairs . . . which reminds me of the time when Acura was just a couple of years old and a friend bought one from a dealership that was also a GM dealer. The GM service bays were full of nearly new GM cars and the Acura service bays were empty despite the fact they'd sold a crap ton of Acura's from day one).
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 03, 2019, 02:12:19 PM
my 05 with 150k needs a new AC and this is the last straw for me. would have liked to squeeze another year out of it but it wasn't meant to be. car shopping is super fun and also the worst thing in the world
What kind of car are you looking for?
jeeps and 4runners. i've been in a car-based awd crossover for 7 years and it's like just give me the real thing now please
i also like volvo xc wagons
If you want more of a real thing I'd go with the 4runner myself, unless you're talking Cherokee . . . otherwise I wouldn't touch a Jeep.
Post by: bucket on June 03, 2019, 02:17:04 PM
my 05 with 150k needs a new AC and this is the last straw for me. would have liked to squeeze another year out of it but it wasn't meant to be. car shopping is super fun and also the worst thing in the world
What kind of car are you looking for?
jeeps and 4runners. i've been in a car-based awd crossover for 7 years and it's like just give me the real thing now please
i also like volvo xc wagons
Didn't realize you were a family man, mocat.
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Post by: mocat on June 03, 2019, 02:23:44 PM
my 05 with 150k needs a new AC and this is the last straw for me. would have liked to squeeze another year out of it but it wasn't meant to be. car shopping is super fun and also the worst thing in the world
What kind of car are you looking for?
jeeps and 4runners. i've been in a car-based awd crossover for 7 years and it's like just give me the real thing now please
i also like volvo xc wagons
Didn't realize you were a family man, mocat.
i don't have any children (except my dog LOL) but i do seem to always be hauling crap or tailgating or camping or whatever and i can't go back to a sedan now
Post by: mocat on June 03, 2019, 02:26:51 PM
my 05 with 150k needs a new AC and this is the last straw for me. would have liked to squeeze another year out of it but it wasn't meant to be. car shopping is super fun and also the worst thing in the world
What kind of car are you looking for?
jeeps and 4runners. i've been in a car-based awd crossover for 7 years and it's like just give me the real thing now please
i also like volvo xc wagons
If you want more of a real thing I'd go with the 4runner myself, unless you're talking Cherokee . . . otherwise I wouldn't touch a Jeep.
the only jeep you would get is a cherokee?
Post by: mocat on June 03, 2019, 02:28:01 PM
my 05 with 150k needs a new AC and this is the last straw for me. would have liked to squeeze another year out of it but it wasn't meant to be. car shopping is super fun and also the worst thing in the world
What kind of car are you looking for?
jeeps and 4runners. i've been in a car-based awd crossover for 7 years and it's like just give me the real thing now please
i also like volvo xc wagons
Didn't realize you were a family man, mocat.
i don't have any children (except my dog LOL) but i do seem to always be hauling crap or tailgating or camping or whatever and i can't go back to a sedan now
also i don't put many miles on per year so gas mileage does not matter at all to me
Post by: steve dave on June 03, 2019, 02:29:38 PM
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Post by: mocat on June 03, 2019, 02:30:53 PM
I had a 2012 Grand Cherokee Limited and loved it. Perfect size.
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yes the GC is in the mix
Post by: DQ12 on June 03, 2019, 02:47:14 PM
Just Empty Ever Pocket
:lol:
Post by: mocat on June 03, 2019, 02:51:47 PM
The One You Ought To Avoid
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:ohno:
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 03, 2019, 02:53:04 PM
my 05 with 150k needs a new AC and this is the last straw for me. would have liked to squeeze another year out of it but it wasn't meant to be. car shopping is super fun and also the worst thing in the world
What kind of car are you looking for?
jeeps and 4runners. i've been in a car-based awd crossover for 7 years and it's like just give me the real thing now please
i also like volvo xc wagons
Didn't realize you were a family man, mocat.
i don't have any children (except my dog LOL) but i do seem to always be hauling crap or tailgating or camping or whatever and i can't go back to a sedan now
also i don't put many miles on per year so gas mileage does not matter at all to me
Oops, Wrangler . . no Cherokee
Post by: mocat on June 03, 2019, 02:55:41 PM
Oops, Wrangler . . no Cherokee
that makes more sense. cherokees look like rental cars imo
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Post by: WillieWatanabe on June 03, 2019, 08:49:24 PM
I had a 2012 Grand Cherokee Limited and loved it. Perfect size.
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wife has a 2014 GC Summit. Highly recommend to anyone
Post by: 8manpick on June 04, 2019, 07:19:54 AM
Well crap. Wrecked the Impala today. Now shopping for something else.I think you have to get a new Cherokee now
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Post by: Pete on June 11, 2019, 09:45:14 AM
Tesla Model S.
Too pricey
Post by: Pete on June 11, 2019, 09:48:24 AM
SUV but I was in a Kia SUV Rental and it impressed me quite a bit. I've read that they decided to upgrade quality in the new models and this thing was quiet as crap on the highway and had all the features you listed. Definitely changed my mind about Kia.
IKNOWRITE!
I am seriously considering an Optima SXL, for example. That K900 is badass but only RWD AND KANSAS WINTERS OMG!
I am in old man land now on cars. I want the options that I want, a very comfy and quiet ride, reliable, and I no longer give two fucks about “brand” from a coolness perspective.
Post by: pissclams on June 11, 2019, 10:05:45 AM
Post by: IPA4Me on June 11, 2019, 10:55:15 AM
Should be able to grab a three year old model for a good price.
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Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 11, 2019, 01:02:49 PM
Going to need a new family hauler ASAP. Give me some suggestions. Must haves are AWD and three row seating.
Neighbor works for a Toyota dealership and always bringing home cars, he brought home a new Highlander which was nice. A friend got a new Honda Pilot which he likes.
Post by: Skipper44 on June 11, 2019, 02:16:05 PM
Going to need a new family hauler ASAP. Give me some suggestions. Must haves are AWD and three row seating.Explorer Sport or Platinum w/ the twin turbo V6 is easily the best performance/$ - Platinum is about $50k and I think you can get a sport around $45k
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Post by: steve dave on June 11, 2019, 02:52:58 PM
Going to need a new family hauler ASAP. Give me some suggestions. Must haves are AWD and three row seating.
I have an 2018 Armada (graphite color, 30k’ish miles) and it is too big. It also drinks gas like it’s crazed for booze and the gas is booze. Can’t park it without doing like 5 point turnabouts. It’s giant and comfy and feels fancy (for a Nissan), and powerful AF (395 hp, can tow 8,500) and I’m willing to part with it to you for a very fair price so slide into those DMs. I’m going to get a medium sized SUV instead like I should have when I bought this giant thing.
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Post by: Skipper44 on June 11, 2019, 03:21:53 PM
$50k on a ford? come on broheimeh, its only a couple grand more than the equivalent Highlander but the extra 100 ft-lbs of torque is priceless for victory at the LeMans on 135th
Post by: Skipper44 on June 11, 2019, 03:30:59 PM
Hyundai Genesis 80 with AWD like this one is hard to beat - even better if you can find a private sale as they have 4/50k full warranty and 10/100k powertrain standardhttps://www.carmax.com/car/17262951 (https://www.carmax.com/car/17262951)SUV but I was in a Kia SUV Rental and it impressed me quite a bit. I've read that they decided to upgrade quality in the new models and this thing was quiet as crap on the highway and had all the features you listed. Definitely changed my mind about Kia.
IKNOWRITE!
I am seriously considering an Optima SXL, for example. That K900 is badass but only RWD AND KANSAS WINTERS OMG!
I am in old man land now on cars. I want the options that I want, a very comfy and quiet ride, reliable, and I no longer give two fucks about “brand” from a coolness perspective.
Post by: tdaver on June 11, 2019, 05:45:04 PM
Going to need a new family hauler ASAP. Give me some suggestions. Must haves are AWD and three row seating.
I have an 2018 Armada (graphite color, 30k’ish miles) and it is too big. It also drinks gas like it’s crazed for booze and the gas is booze. Can’t park it without doing like 5 point turnabouts. It’s giant and comfy and feels fancy (for a Nissan), and powerful AF (395 hp, can tow 8,500) and I’m willing to part with it to you for a very fair price so slide into those DMs. I’m going to get a medium sized SUV instead like I should have when I bought this giant thing.
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Not going to get tied down with a boat like that. Looking more at the Ascent, Highlander, Pilot types.
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Post by: Pete on June 11, 2019, 07:35:54 PM
Hyundai Genesis 80 with AWD like this one is hard to beat - even better if you can find a private sale as they have 4/50k full warranty and 10/100k powertrain standardhttps://www.carmax.com/car/17262951 (https://www.carmax.com/car/17262951)SUV but I was in a Kia SUV Rental and it impressed me quite a bit. I've read that they decided to upgrade quality in the new models and this thing was quiet as crap on the highway and had all the features you listed. Definitely changed my mind about Kia.
IKNOWRITE!
I am seriously considering an Optima SXL, for example. That K900 is badass but only RWD AND KANSAS WINTERS OMG!
I am in old man land now on cars. I want the options that I want, a very comfy and quiet ride, reliable, and I no longer give two fucks about “brand” from a coolness perspective.
Yep, the Genesis (prolly a 2015 or 2016) is the leader in the clubhouse for me. They have more options than you can shake a stick at.
Post by: TheHamburglar on June 11, 2019, 10:30:43 PM
Post by: WonderMeal on June 11, 2019, 11:23:50 PM
We both feel very Pete-ish about cars, and will take any other recommendos.
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Post by: star seed 7 on June 12, 2019, 08:18:49 AM
I test drove a 16 fusion and it's a very fun car but ultimately too cramped for me. Then I went to the 16 taurus and liked it a lot. Extremely comfortable and great ride (one of the best Uber cars from a passenger standpoint too). Was trying to downsize and ended up getting an explorer anyway, but would definitely reco either of those.
Post by: pissclams on June 12, 2019, 09:01:28 AM
if i was looking to move cargo, i would look at the audi all road
i know, a station wagon clams?!! but they're pretty dope, so anyway
Post by: meow meow on June 12, 2019, 09:14:09 AM
Post by: Brock Landers on June 12, 2019, 09:14:35 AM
I'm about to hit 225k on my Corolla. After changing 2 ignition coils and the alternator I think I'll hit 300k. The hardest part might be paying to put new tires on a car with over 250k.
My Camry hit 225k last month and the rear struts are pretty much shot. Any chance I'm replacing those now? Hell naw. I did put new tires and an alternator in it last year tho, that's probably all the care it's going to get other than oil changes.
Post by: kslim on June 12, 2019, 09:26:51 AM
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Post by: steve dave on June 12, 2019, 10:04:11 AM
we bought a new subaru cross trek last year after my repeated "we need something bigger once the kids start sports" low and behold she looks at me after softball practice last night and sure as crap says "we should have gotten something a little bigger huh?" rough ridin' women
Classic broad with a vagina move here
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Post by: mocat on June 12, 2019, 10:05:50 AM
if i was looking to move cargo, i would look at the audi all road
i know, a station wagon clams?!! but they're pretty dope, so anyway
these are great. also the volvo v60 xc
Post by: tdaver on June 12, 2019, 10:23:57 AM
we bought a new subaru cross trek last year after my repeated "we need something bigger once the kids start sports" low and behold she looks at me after softball practice last night and sure as crap says "we should have gotten something a little bigger huh?" rough ridin' women
How is a crosstrek bigger than what you had? Were you driving a mini?
Post by: kslim on June 12, 2019, 10:45:23 AM
its four seats with little storage space, its not big at allwe bought a new subaru cross trek last year after my repeated "we need something bigger once the kids start sports" low and behold she looks at me after softball practice last night and sure as crap says "we should have gotten something a little bigger huh?" rough ridin' women
How is a crosstrek bigger than what you had? Were you driving a mini?
(https://mystrongad.com/seo-specials/som-crosstrek-specials.jpg)
we had a chevy traverse
Post by: tdaver on June 12, 2019, 12:13:31 PM
Post by: wELLsculptedbrows on June 13, 2019, 12:23:18 PM
i'm one of the best car negotiators and purchasers of anyone that i know. probably the best in the united states ((am the best)). :cool:
Please provide insight as to how I should negotiate the purchase of a new Honda ... Insight.
TIA
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 13, 2019, 02:35:35 PM
The new passport is kinda cool
totally totaled my car over the weekend. went with mocat's advice here and got a passport.
Post by: 8manpick on June 13, 2019, 02:37:46 PM
Hope everyone is okay in the RowdyyBoy familyThe new passport is kinda cool
totally totaled my car over the weekend. went with mocat's advice here and got a passport.
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 13, 2019, 03:09:14 PM
Hope everyone is okay in the RowdyyBoy familyThe new passport is kinda cool
totally totaled my car over the weekend. went with mocat's advice here and got a passport.
apparently it isn't. i did not get a passport. i got a pilot. tbi from accident? drugs?
Post by: 8manpick on June 13, 2019, 03:34:19 PM
Post by: DaBigTrain on November 09, 2019, 09:00:55 AM
$7k for a new transmission seems like a crap shoot. So I’m in the market now for a new whip.
Post by: mocat on November 09, 2019, 09:52:01 AM
Post by: DaBigTrain on November 09, 2019, 01:26:13 PM
That's not what crap shoot means
There’s not many people that can organically get a nickname that truly sticks and defines who they are. You sure do fit into that category tho Chodecat
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Post by: pissclams on November 10, 2019, 10:59:37 AM
:frown:that blows,
$7k for a new transmission seems like a crap shoot. So I’m in the market now for a new whip.
what are you thinking about getting
Post by: DaBigTrain on November 10, 2019, 11:15:11 AM
:frown:that blows,
$7k for a new transmission seems like a crap shoot. So I’m in the market now for a new whip.
what are you thinking about getting
Yeah it does, the ‘clams mobile I had I thought would last longer than a year. I’m picking up my new ‘clams mobile on Wednesday tho. :D
Post by: chum1 on January 12, 2020, 07:47:33 AM
The new Subaru Forester F.U.C.K.S edition is... something pic.twitter.com/vLcAijFLQM
— laberge (@labergee) January 9, 2020
Post by: Spracne on January 12, 2020, 12:26:36 PM
Post by: Katpappy on January 12, 2020, 02:52:15 PM
The new Subaru Forester F.U.C.K.S edition is... something pic.twitter.com/vLcAijFLQM
— laberge (@labergee) January 9, 2020
TBT, are you looking at this? :love:
Post by: mocat on July 14, 2020, 08:28:09 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06oa3mncWgA
Post by: pissclams on July 14, 2020, 10:24:19 AM
Post by: Spracne on July 14, 2020, 10:26:44 AM
i reserved a spot in line for one last night, 4 door badlands model
Just think of all the sweet off-roading oppys you'll have!
Post by: pissclams on July 14, 2020, 10:43:30 AM
Post by: mocat on July 14, 2020, 10:49:35 AM
i reserved a spot in line for one last night, 4 door badlands model
Just think of all the sweet off-roading oppys you'll have!
tuttle creek orv area!
Post by: DaBigTrain on July 14, 2020, 10:50:51 AM
Post by: Brock Landers on July 14, 2020, 11:06:01 AM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on July 14, 2020, 11:06:36 AM
the new bronco rulessexy af.. would take one of those over a jeep
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06oa3mncWgA
Post by: Trim on July 14, 2020, 11:13:02 AM
Post by: mocat on July 14, 2020, 11:25:43 AM
Big Bend - same as base but some aesthetic upgrades
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Black Diamond has the basics you need to off road (A/T tires, skid plates, rock rails, locker).
Outer Banks is that + interior luxury (like a Sahara)
Wildtrak is very desert racing specific (35" tires, upgraded suspension, different gear ratios). i can't imagine you'll see many of these.
Badlands is the most off road capable. basically a Rubicon (Black Diamond + 33" tires, disconnecting front sway bar, etc)
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First Edition - this is just a collector item that will be $60k+, only 3500 will be made.
Post by: Trim on July 14, 2020, 12:09:50 PM
Post by: Pete on July 14, 2020, 12:31:11 PM
i reserved a spot in line for one last night, 4 door badlands model
Just think of all the sweet off-roading oppys you'll have!
If I was clams, I'd totally get one, because they are completely badass. I am me though, so I bought an AWD Honda pickup. The closest it will ever get to off-road is a dirt road. I just wanted AWD for snow.
Post by: Trim on July 14, 2020, 01:16:59 PM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on July 14, 2020, 01:17:42 PM
that's probably smart given the chassis that its oni reserved a spot in line for one last night, 4 door badlands model
Just think of all the sweet off-roading oppys you'll have!
If I was clams, I'd totally get one, because they are completely badass. I am me though, so I bought an AWD Honda pickup. The closest it will ever get to off-road is a dirt road. I just wanted AWD for snow.
Post by: sys on July 14, 2020, 01:24:19 PM
My sled rolled past 250000 miles the other day. A rough ridin' quarter of a million miles. It developed a tiny oil leak about a month ago. Still no plans to get rid of it though.
i have an elantra at 274k and a 4runner at 260ishk. probably going to replace both before too long, but pretty up in the air about with what and when. seems like there are precious few deals on new cars now. hopefully the elantra can make it till fall.
Post by: mocat on July 14, 2020, 02:23:34 PM
i have a 4runner at 260ishk.
:love:
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Post by: Pete on July 14, 2020, 05:45:29 PM
that's probably smart given the chassis that its oni reserved a spot in line for one last night, 4 door badlands model
Just think of all the sweet off-roading oppys you'll have!
If I was clams, I'd totally get one, because they are completely badass. I am me though, so I bought an AWD Honda pickup. The closest it will ever get to off-road is a dirt road. I just wanted AWD for snow.
It rides very smooth as a result. Though it can still tow more than I'd ever tow, and haul as much as I need to haul (e.g. half ton of landscape rock). Also, it has a trunk, and a power outlet and speakers in the bed! I have used the speakers in the bed only once, when unloading crap at the dump. I was blasting hair metal.
Post by: Cire on July 14, 2020, 06:06:17 PM
Hoping to put another 100k but I assume eventually it will be hard to get parts.
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Post by: Katpappy on July 15, 2020, 01:25:45 PM
the new bronco rules
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06oa3mncWgA
There goes Ford copying Jeep all over again. Just like WWII. :rolleyes:
Post by: IPA4Me on July 15, 2020, 02:00:13 PM
It's the perfect suburban truck. Regretfully, I wrecked my 2007 Ridgeline a few years ago. Loved that truck.that's probably smart given the chassis that its oni reserved a spot in line for one last night, 4 door badlands model
Just think of all the sweet off-roading oppys you'll have!
If I was clams, I'd totally get one, because they are completely badass. I am me though, so I bought an AWD Honda pickup. The closest it will ever get to off-road is a dirt road. I just wanted AWD for snow.
It rides very smooth as a result. Though it can still tow more than I'd ever tow, and haul as much as I need to haul (e.g. half ton of landscape rock). Also, it has a trunk, and a power outlet and speakers in the bed! I have used the speakers in the bed only once, when unloading crap at the dump. I was blasting hair metal.
Post by: DaBigTrain on July 15, 2020, 02:03:19 PM
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Post by: puniraptor on July 15, 2020, 03:08:42 PM
Post by: Pete on July 15, 2020, 05:43:01 PM
Looks like a giant Jimny
I wish you could buy (and legally drive) the Jimmy here!
Post by: tdaver on July 15, 2020, 10:49:32 PM
we need to raise the price of gas again.
Drive that old 4Runner more
Post by: mocat on July 16, 2020, 07:56:19 AM
Ya and let's see a pic of this hot rodwe need to raise the price of gas again.
Drive that old 4Runner more
Post by: sys on July 16, 2020, 01:47:09 PM
i'm really befuddled on what to do with my car situation. i need to replace vehicles to replace both my automotive needs (a high mpg, comfortable vehicle for work, preferably with decent clearance for rough dirt roads and a vehicle with better clearance and traction for mud at work and hiking.
trying to decide between an awd hybrid suv crossover that could hopefully do both, just replacing the elantra with a hybrid sedan and keeping the 4runner for a bit longer or replacing the both of them now, with a hybrid sedan and not sure if with a real suv or crossover.
all the crossover suvs seem to suck for legroom. doesn't make sense to me, but whatever.
Post by: yoga-like_abana on July 16, 2020, 01:55:13 PM
it's just a stock 2000 4runner, nothing interesting. i don't drive it much, mostly just in the winter if i'm going to a muddy job site. maybe take it to the sierras 3-4 times a year.get an AWD V6 rav4
i'm really befuddled on what to do with my car situation. i need to replace vehicles to replace both my automotive needs (a high mpg, comfortable vehicle for work, preferably with decent clearance for rough dirt roads and a vehicle with better clearance and traction for mud at work and hiking.
trying to decide between an awd hybrid suv crossover that could hopefully do both, just replacing the elantra with a hybrid sedan and keeping the 4runner for a bit longer or replacing the both of them now, with a hybrid sedan and not sure if with a real suv or crossover.
all the crossover suvs seem to suck for legroom. doesn't make sense to me, but whatever.
Post by: sys on July 16, 2020, 02:18:15 PM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on July 16, 2020, 02:48:14 PM
poor legroom, poor mpg.you're loco ese they get around 25 in town 35 highway.. FIL is about 6'5" and fits in his fine :dunno:
Post by: sys on July 16, 2020, 02:55:47 PM
toyota is coming out with a new hybrid based on the rav4 that is supposed to be a little longer, so i'm interested in seeing it, but in general toyota skimps on legroom, so i'm not super hopefully.
Post by: Trim on July 16, 2020, 03:01:17 PM
when i'm working, i will frequently spend 12-14 hours a day in my vehicle, so comfort/legroom is a priority.
Get a big rig and make driving it be your work.
Post by: yoga-like_abana on July 16, 2020, 03:09:06 PM
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Post by: sys on July 16, 2020, 03:28:01 PM
mazda cx5 diesel
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Front leg room 41.0 in
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Post by: pissclams on July 16, 2020, 04:22:21 PM
Post by: sys on July 16, 2020, 04:28:02 PM
i doubt it has the range you would need, though
yeah, plus 42" doesn't really compete. the hyundai sonata has over 44", so that's sort of my benchmark. i understand taller cars have more upright seats, so it's not directly comparable, but 41" or so isn't really even really trying.
Post by: sys on July 16, 2020, 04:28:47 PM
does anyone really care about a car's fuel economy? :lol:
it's important to me, yeah.
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Post by: Spracne on July 16, 2020, 05:00:32 PM
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Post by: sys on July 16, 2020, 05:37:49 PM
If you drive slow a diesel Ram is the best room/mileage option
probably not for me, but it is pretty impressive they can get that good of mileage dragging around tons of steel.
Post by: michigancat on July 16, 2020, 05:49:34 PM
Post by: Katpappy on July 16, 2020, 06:51:33 PM
If you drive slow a diesel Ram is the best room/mileage option
My son has one, and gets around 34 mpg on the hwy going 70-75 mph. It's a '16 Laramie and is loaded.
Post by: sys on July 16, 2020, 07:30:44 PM
I have an uncle who's probably take than sys and really likes the Porsche suv's
i don't think i'm going to drive a porsche on job sites.
Post by: IPA4Me on July 16, 2020, 07:43:02 PM
Post by: puniraptor on July 16, 2020, 08:28:04 PM
Post by: Kat Kid on July 16, 2020, 09:01:35 PM
How many miles do I have left on my Honda Accord? Currently at 150,000
Post by: wetwillie on July 16, 2020, 09:19:12 PM
Post by: pissclams on July 16, 2020, 10:58:19 PM
does anyone really care about a car's fuel economy? :lol:
it's important to me, yeah.
why? I don’t believe you
Post by: sys on July 16, 2020, 11:17:53 PM
why?
it makes me feel good.
Post by: sys on July 16, 2020, 11:18:20 PM
100k
yeah.
Post by: puniraptor on July 17, 2020, 05:51:52 AM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on July 17, 2020, 08:50:31 AM
I’m liking what this thread has going with sys. I don’t want to take away from it, but I do want to pose a question of my own.it will be your kids first car
How many miles do I have left on my Honda Accord? Currently at 150,000
Post by: mocat on July 17, 2020, 09:39:05 AM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on July 17, 2020, 09:42:25 AM
Post by: Kat Kid on July 17, 2020, 10:36:59 AM
Yes, keep the back seat clean as a possible first pelt collection localeThat backseat at one time had 3 car seats in it. It has already been defiled.
Post by: DaBigTrain on July 19, 2020, 03:50:33 PM
I have an uncle who's probably take than sys and really likes the Porsche suv's
i don't think i'm going to drive a porsche on job sites.
What about this? It's HOT AF and I would buy in a heartbeat if I had $90k just laying around
https://www.baronbmw.com/inventory/new-2020-bmw-x5-m50i-all-wheel-drive-suv-5uxju4c03l9c57280
Post by: Katpappy on July 19, 2020, 04:26:04 PM
I have an uncle who's probably take than sys and really likes the Porsche suv's
i don't think i'm going to drive a porsche on job sites.
What about this? It's HOT AF and I would buy in a heartbeat if I had $90k just laying around
https://www.baronbmw.com/inventory/new-2020-bmw-x5-m50i-all-wheel-drive-suv-5uxju4c03l9c57280
My financial advisor who is 28 wants to get one of these. He drives an Accord right now and it only a few yrs old, but he's been in a few accidents with it. He likes his Accord but think's it will be more valuable for trade in with the low miles he has on it. He told me that even thou the BMW is hot AF, the insurance rate is lower since it is in the family car/SUV class. He works and lives in Dallas, so he needs a responsive car to commute to/from work. DBT, thanks for the link cause now I know what he was talking about. BTW, that dealership is aggressive; as soon as I clicked on the site a pop up requested my location and offered to chat.
Post by: sys on July 19, 2020, 04:31:18 PM
What about this? It's HOT AF and I would buy in a heartbeat if I had $90k just laying around
https://www.baronbmw.com/inventory/new-2020-bmw-x5-m50i-all-wheel-drive-suv-5uxju4c03l9c57280
poor gas mileage.
i'm kinda hanging around waiting to see if kia or hyundai will add a hybrid version of their sorento/santa fe models for 2021. ford already makes one that maybe decent, but i dunno about ford.
and i also just can't decide btwn the two car - good gas mileage sedan plus a 4x4 plan like i currently have or the one car - awd crossover that kinda does both plan.
Post by: Kat Kid on July 19, 2020, 04:34:37 PM
Post by: sys on July 19, 2020, 04:46:20 PM
hyundai at least also almost always has among the most front legroom in any given vehicle class. not positive if kia follows suit.
Post by: Kat Kid on July 19, 2020, 04:52:37 PM
yeah, hyundai/kia seems to be fairly well regarded on most vehicles (i'm somewhat loyal based on my elantra, which has treated me very well). the telluride/palisade is bigger than i want and i think they're less likely to get a '21 hybrid than the sorento/santa fes.
hyundai at least also almost always has among the most front legroom in any given vehicle class. not positive if kia follows suit.
looks like 41" for the telluride
Post by: sys on July 19, 2020, 04:54:58 PM
looks like 41" for the telluride
wow, that sucks. the palisade has 44".
Post by: puniraptor on July 19, 2020, 09:08:00 PM
I have an uncle who's probably take than sys and really likes the Porsche suv's
i don't think i'm going to drive a porsche on job sites.
What about this? It's HOT AF and I would buy in a heartbeat if I had $90k just laying around
https://www.baronbmw.com/inventory/new-2020-bmw-x5-m50i-all-wheel-drive-suv-5uxju4c03l9c57280
My financial advisor who is 28 wants to get one of these. He drives an Accord right now and it only a few yrs old, but he's been in a few accidents with it. He likes his Accord but think's it will be more valuable for trade in with the low miles he has on it. He told me that even thou the BMW is hot AF, the insurance rate is lower since it is in the family car/SUV class. He works and lives in Dallas, so he needs a responsive car to commute to/from work. DBT, thanks for the link cause now I know what he was talking about. BTW, that dealership is aggressive; as soon as I clicked on the site a pop up requested my location and offered to chat.
garbage. the X5 peaked with the first gen.
Post by: DaBigTrain on July 19, 2020, 09:17:27 PM
I have an uncle who's probably take than sys and really likes the Porsche suv's
i don't think i'm going to drive a porsche on job sites.
What about this? It's HOT AF and I would buy in a heartbeat if I had $90k just laying around
https://www.baronbmw.com/inventory/new-2020-bmw-x5-m50i-all-wheel-drive-suv-5uxju4c03l9c57280
My financial advisor who is 28 wants to get one of these. He drives an Accord right now and it only a few yrs old, but he's been in a few accidents with it. He likes his Accord but think's it will be more valuable for trade in with the low miles he has on it. He told me that even thou the BMW is hot AF, the insurance rate is lower since it is in the family car/SUV class. He works and lives in Dallas, so he needs a responsive car to commute to/from work. DBT, thanks for the link cause now I know what he was talking about. BTW, that dealership is aggressive; as soon as I clicked on the site a pop up requested my location and offered to chat.
garbage. the X5 peaked with the first gen.
Can confirm that puni is wrong.
Post by: Katpappy on July 19, 2020, 09:22:14 PM
I have an uncle who's probably take than sys and really likes the Porsche suv's
i don't think i'm going to drive a porsche on job sites.
What about this? It's HOT AF and I would buy in a heartbeat if I had $90k just laying around
https://www.baronbmw.com/inventory/new-2020-bmw-x5-m50i-all-wheel-drive-suv-5uxju4c03l9c57280
My financial advisor who is 28 wants to get one of these. He drives an Accord right now and it only a few yrs old, but he's been in a few accidents with it. He likes his Accord but think's it will be more valuable for trade in with the low miles he has on it. He told me that even thou the BMW is hot AF, the insurance rate is lower since it is in the family car/SUV class. He works and lives in Dallas, so he needs a responsive car to commute to/from work. DBT, thanks for the link cause now I know what he was talking about. BTW, that dealership is aggressive; as soon as I clicked on the site a pop up requested my location and offered to chat.
garbage. the X5 peaked with the first gen.
If I was to get one, it would have to be top of the line and used. I can't afford to fork over 90K on a SUV. Also, my WA can afford one since he made over four hundred grand on stock investments last year.
Post by: Spracne on July 19, 2020, 09:31:39 PM
Post by: DaBigTrain on July 19, 2020, 09:37:25 PM
If I'm buying a BMW M, I want manual transmission. Seems like an overpowered Soccer Mom SUV.
I'm pretty sure any BMW from the past ~15 years that is automatic can be switched to a paddle manual shift. It's a little funky because there is not clutch but it still gives you the option.
Post by: Katpappy on July 19, 2020, 10:05:35 PM
If I'm buying a BMW M, I want manual transmission. Seems like an overpowered Soccer Mom SUV.
I'm pretty sure any BMW from the past ~15 years that is automatic can be switched to a paddle manual shift. It's a little funky because there is not clutch but it still gives you the option.
Most of those types of cars have a dbl clutch transmission, which are manual. This type of transmission does not need an operator to engage a clutch for them to shift due to the way they operate. They are computer controlled with one clutch disengaging a gear as the other one engages next gear. These are faster at shifting and also save gas.
Post by: DaBigTrain on July 19, 2020, 10:09:35 PM
If I'm buying a BMW M, I want manual transmission. Seems like an overpowered Soccer Mom SUV.
I'm pretty sure any BMW from the past ~15 years that is automatic can be switched to a paddle manual shift. It's a little funky because there is not clutch but it still gives you the option.
Most of those types of cars have a dbl clutch transmission, which are manual. This type of transmission does not need an operator to engage a clutch for them to shift due to the way they operate. They are computer controlled with one clutch disengaging a gear as the other one engages next gear. These are faster at shifting and also save gas.
Can confirm.
Post by: Spracne on July 19, 2020, 10:35:38 PM
Post by: DaBigTrain on July 19, 2020, 10:47:59 PM
If I'm buying that much motor meat, the fewer friends who are capable of operating it the better.
Up until my last 2 cars I have only owned manual cars. So I get it. I do miss the thrill of unnecessarily going up to 6k rpm because you need as much juice as possible for that brief period.
Post by: pissclams on July 19, 2020, 11:10:07 PM
Post by: tdaver on July 19, 2020, 11:22:03 PM
Post by: sys on July 20, 2020, 01:37:01 AM
I feel like I’m pigeonholed into the Forester/RAV4/CRV segment and all its stereotypes.
the good news is that a lot of automakers are coming out with pretty efficient hybrids now or next year in that section of the market.
Post by: michigancat on July 20, 2020, 08:11:06 AM
I feel like I’m pigeonholed into the Forester/RAV4/CRV segment and all its stereotypes.
the good news is that a lot of automakers are coming out with pretty efficient hybrids now or next year in that section of the market.
Also they're pretty great.
Tdaver could also get a station wagon.
Post by: Katpappy on July 21, 2020, 02:23:13 AM
I feel like I’m pigeonholed into the Forester/RAV4/CRV segment and all its stereotypes.
the good news is that a lot of automakers are coming out with pretty efficient hybrids now or next year in that section of the market.
Also they're pretty great.
Tdaver could also get a station wagon.
Does any auto manufacture make them anymore? Last one I seen was about 12 years ago. It was a Taurus X : https://www.cars.com/research/ford-taurus_x-2008/
Post by: steve dave on July 21, 2020, 06:34:09 AM
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Post by: michigancat on July 21, 2020, 08:29:15 AM
I work with someome from Germany ( ;)) who drives a VW station wagon. She says that, unlike Americans, Europeans love station wagons, which seems corroborated by the above manufacturers.My next door neighbor is German and drives a VW station wagon
Post by: Pete on July 21, 2020, 09:08:04 AM
Post by: michigancat on July 21, 2020, 09:22:32 AM
https://www.caranddriver.com/buick/regal-tourx
and man those new volvo wagons look really nice.
Post by: IPA4Me on July 21, 2020, 09:34:09 AM
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Post by: michigancat on July 21, 2020, 10:55:08 AM
Yeah, I could be okay in a wagon. I probably would already have an outback if it wasn’t a little longer than I want. I’ll have to look at others. And I’ve totally been checking out Subarus with a 1-2“ lift. Mrstdaver is not a fan :shakesfist:
you may be looking for a vehicle that doesn't exist
Post by: yoga-like_abana on July 21, 2020, 11:23:10 AM
Yeah, I could be okay in a wagon. I probably would already have an outback if it wasn’t a little longer than I want. I’ll have to look at others. And I’ve totally been checking out Subarus with a 1-2“ lift. Mrstdaver is not a fan :shakesfist:https://www.miniusa.com/model/countryman.html
Post by: IPA4Me on July 21, 2020, 11:26:23 AM
Big fan of the Volvo wagon and crossover.From a price point, I went with a lease return Ford Escape. Plenty of room for me and my usual travels. Fold the rear seats and my road bike fits with front tire attached. Plenty of room for my weekly luggage. 2.4L Turbo has enough power. No back issues as I've experienced with other vehicles.
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Post by: sys on July 21, 2020, 11:34:07 AM
Saw a lot of slightly lifted Subaru’s last week driven by fly fishers and geared out hiking ladies. Seems like a good option if you don’t have a ton of kids to haul around sys.
i'm considering a crosstrek hybrid. the price to mileage/legroom doesn't seem quite as compelling as what i'm hoping for in the hyundai/kias when they come out, but it's definitely on the list
Post by: sys on July 21, 2020, 11:36:23 AM
and also if it fucks something up or something.
Post by: Katpappy on July 21, 2020, 01:09:24 PM
what i think i really want is to get a sonata hybrid and then have it lifted like 2 inches. but i don't even know if they do that and if so if everyone looks at you superweird when you drive it.
and also if it fucks something up or something.
Just be prepared for smirks and giggles behind your back. Maybe even a smart remark from a coworker or two.
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Post by: Trim on July 21, 2020, 01:21:48 PM
Saw a lot of slightly lifted Subaru’s last week driven by fly fishers and geared out hiking ladies. Seems like a good option if you don’t have a ton of kids to haul around sys.
i'm considering a crosstrek hybrid. the price to mileage/legroom doesn't seem quite as compelling as what i'm hoping for in the hyundai/kias when they come out, but it's definitely on the list
This is the picture used on the site where the rear seat cover option is offered, which makes the entire car pretty desirable.
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Post by: michigancat on July 21, 2020, 01:22:12 PM
If I know sys (I do) that is what he’s hoping for
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Post by: sys on July 21, 2020, 03:28:24 PM
This is the picture used on the site where the rear seat cover option is offered, which makes the entire car pretty desirable.
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i did not know this existed. this is a big point in favor of the crosstrek.
Post by: sys on July 21, 2020, 03:30:37 PM
Just be prepared for smirks and giggles behind your back. Maybe even a smart remark from a coworker or two.
i don't think it would be that noticeable. just a small suspension lift and put in tires with more sidewall than those stupid ass thin tires that new cars come with now.
maybe more like an inch and half than two inches.
Post by: sys on July 21, 2020, 03:32:35 PM
I drove a Prius C for a few years when I had a field service rep job. 40K miles a year at 55c a mile. Laughed all the way to the bank.
yep. i calculate my depreciation costs on my elantra at like .07/mile and gas at like .10/mile. it's been awesome.
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I just fill up whenever and use Hy-Vee fuel saver points
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You need to hold your phone like this.
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Post by: DaBigTrain on July 22, 2020, 11:11:44 PM
I wouldn't want people making small penis jokes about me.A woman was driving.
Post by: DaBigTrain on July 22, 2020, 11:16:09 PM
:cool:
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Post by: puniraptor on July 22, 2020, 11:22:53 PM
source: i drove a cayman through the north georgia mountains.
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Post by: sonofdaxjones on July 23, 2020, 08:58:36 AM
do not get a porsche if you are over 5'10" or 200lbs
source: i drove a cayman through the north georgia mountains.
Nor a BMW unless it's a 7 series.
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Also yes, I drive a nice black BMW, for those asking. With a very obvious and embarrassing phone mark on the dash pic.
:cool:
Cringe
Post by: sonofdaxjones on July 24, 2020, 05:44:42 PM
Also, anyone who is going to buy a Bronco is a "Climate Denialist" per Vice.
Post by: DaBigTrain on July 24, 2020, 06:39:10 PM
Really expected to see DBS driving a Prius.If the Prius had 22” spinners I would.
Also, anyone who is going to buy a Bronco is a "Climate Denialist" per Vice.
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Post by: GregKSU1027 on July 27, 2020, 12:51:34 AM
Does it come in a John Elway edition?Or an OJ EDITION? :fatty:
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Post by: GregKSU1027 on July 27, 2020, 12:58:37 AM
If I were to buy one it would probably be a Dodge Ram 1500 classic Warlock.
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Post by: GregKSU1027 on July 27, 2020, 11:12:30 AM
That's a great looking truck, and they still sell classic's. I don't see many on the new dealer lots around here, so it might be an order option.I love the warlocks and the rebels a lot!
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Post by: Institutional Control on July 28, 2020, 07:57:50 PM
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Post by: DaBigTrain on July 29, 2020, 07:27:27 AM
I think he's taking up more than one parking spot.
He’s properly social distancing.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on July 29, 2020, 09:26:46 AM
Post by: DaBigTrain on July 29, 2020, 09:28:02 AM
Where does one go to buy a new Ferrari in KC?
Online with front door delivery.
Post by: Institutional Control on July 29, 2020, 09:39:48 AM
Where does one go to buy a new Ferrari in KC?
Dallas
Post by: sonofdaxjones on July 29, 2020, 09:42:30 AM
Where does one go to buy a new Ferrari in KC?
Online with front door delivery.
Interesting.
Good to see a super high tech fossil fuel powered machine on the streets in Kansas City.
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Post by: star seed 7 on July 29, 2020, 10:25:34 AM
I remember buying my first Ferrari. Felt incredible. So proud for Pat.
That was a fiero
Post by: steve dave on July 29, 2020, 10:55:26 AM
Where does one go to buy a new Ferrari in KC?Omaha has a Bentley dealership. Which is lmao.
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Post by: yoga-like_abana on July 29, 2020, 11:03:51 AM
The Dallas of NebraskaWhere does one go to buy a new Ferrari in KC?Omaha has a Bentley dealership. Which is lmao.
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Post by: sys on August 18, 2020, 04:03:39 PM
1. fuel efficiency
2. ground clearance
3. legroom
Post by: GregKSU1027 on August 18, 2020, 04:06:32 PM
My 2001 Jeep Cherokee that I bought senior year of high school has been in a hit and run at kstate (backed into by some idiot while I was in class) just rolled over 135,000 miles on it. Has no a/c, heater works. Just put tires on it. Plan on buying a car in like two years. Have enough money now.Update. Like 5 days after I posted this my car overheated running an errand in MHK, turns out my radiator wasn't holding as much fluid as it had been. Just put 300 dollars worth of parts on it and it runs fine now. So still holding on.
If I were to buy one it would probably be a Dodge Ram 1500 classic Warlock.
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Post by: Fedor on August 18, 2020, 04:23:08 PM
things are not going well for me on the car buying. cars that have more or less have everything i want don't exist. basically you can get any two of these three things in a vehicle, but all three in none.Buy a Subaru and get it over with. You already have the prerequisite weirdo personality.
1. fuel efficiency
2. ground clearance
3. legroom
Post by: sys on August 18, 2020, 04:23:48 PM
Update. Like 5 days after I posted this my car overheated running an errand in MHK, turns out my radiator wasn't holding as much fluid as it had been. Just put 300 dollars worth of parts on it and it runs fine now. So still holding on.
my elantra has started overheating all the time. it's ok at night or in the morning when it's cool and it's ok on a flat highway when it's hot. but anything else and it's always trying to overheat.
really makes you appreciate a functioning ac when you have to do without.
Post by: sys on August 18, 2020, 04:26:20 PM
Buy a Subaru and get it over with. You already have the prerequisite weirdo personality.
i haven't yet test sat a suburu, but from their published legroom numbers i'm not optimistic. they also aren't very fuel efficient, so while it's possible i may decide to buy one, it won't be because it fulfills all of my requirements.
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Post by: sys on August 18, 2020, 05:42:57 PM
Test drive a ram w/ EcoDiesel.
while it's impressive that a giant ass truck can get decent hwy mileage, since i don't need a giant ass truck, they aren't really an efficient option compared to efficient smaller vehicles.
Post by: michigancat on August 18, 2020, 05:50:24 PM
:driving: (but with the paddles until my wife got annoyed with the paddle shifting)
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Post by: michigancat on August 18, 2020, 05:57:22 PM
things are not going well for me on the car buying. cars that have more or less have everything i want don't exist. basically you can get any two of these three things in a vehicle, but all three in none.
1. fuel efficiency
2. ground clearance
3. legroom
I'm curious what the high fuel effiency/high ground clearance/no legroom options are
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Post by: tdaver on August 18, 2020, 06:56:06 PM
Buy a Subaru and get it over with. You already have the prerequisite weirdo personality.
i haven't yet test sat a suburu, but from their published legroom numbers i'm not optimistic. they also aren't very fuel efficient.
What’s your definition of fuel efficient? They all get 30+ highway. Or are you looking for hybrid-like efficiency?
I’ve all but decided to get a Forester and have been emailing dealers. I’m not convinced some of these guys actually want to sell a car. One local place can’t figure out which cars they actually have on the lot and then can’t find the keys for some that are sitting there. Another place told me they don’t send quotes in writing. I’m probably going to end up flying to CoSprings or Omaha to a high volume dealer and driving home.
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Post by: sys on August 18, 2020, 07:00:31 PM
I'm curious what the high fuel effiency/high ground clearance/no legroom options are
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rav4 hybrid
venza
cr-v hybrid
crosstrek hybrid
in order from most efficient to least. from like 42 mpg to 35ish, iirc. all in the around 8" of ground clearance region.
or if you go in another direction, you can get something like a kia niro which is more efficient (50ish) but only has like 6.5" of clearance.
Post by: sys on August 18, 2020, 07:04:58 PM
What’s your definition of fuel efficient? They all get 30+ highway. Or are you looking for hybrid-like efficiency?
I’ve all but decided to get a Forester and have been emailing dealers. I’m not convinced some of these guys actually want to sell a car. One local place can’t figure out which cars they actually have on the lot and then can’t find the keys for some that are sitting there. Another place told me they don’t send quotes in writing.
i'd like 40 hwy for a suv/crossover. much below that and i start thinking a sedan (50) might be the better option for me.
i went to a suburu dealer to try sitting in a crosstrek and an outback. i wandered around looking at the cars for like 15 minutes waiting for a salesman to ask me what i wanted and no one did so i left.
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Post by: nicname on August 18, 2020, 07:45:18 PM
i plan on hammering a hole in the new bronco fuel tank when it shows up and possibly disconnecting the fuel line if needed
Oh my god those are legit pussy wagons.
Post by: chum1 on August 18, 2020, 07:56:28 PM
i wandered around looking at the cars for like 15 minutes waiting for a salesman to ask me what i wanted and no one did so i left.
I went to a bunch of dealerships recently and most of the cars were unlocked.
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Post by: sys on August 18, 2020, 08:18:55 PM
Most are unlocked during business hours. My problem with going to a lot to look at vehicles is how fast I get hit up by salesmen. This may be due to the fact that I dress nice and of course as a K-State boomer they know I'm loaded. :bigtoke: :kstategrad:
the suburu dealership was the only one i've gone to where a salesman didn't find me pretty quick. maybe they have some ethic about low-pressure sales or something, dunno.
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Post by: pissclams on August 18, 2020, 09:04:55 PM
I reserved a Bronco last week.i reserved mine on the day they were announced and hope I take delivery in 2021. heard recently they were up to 170k reservations, not all of which will turn into actual orders but I would definitely expect your order to be built in 2022.
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Post by: Trim on August 18, 2020, 10:06:34 PM
Most are unlocked during business hours. My problem with going to a lot to look at vehicles is how fast I get hit up by salesmen. This may be due to the fact that I dress nice and of course as a K-State boomer they know I'm loaded. :bigtoke: :kstategrad:
the suburu dealership was the only one i've gone to where a salesman didn't find me pretty quick. maybe they have some ethic about low-pressure sales or something, dunno.
Between this and the dog, the entire subaru experience sounds fantastic.
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Ford Transit ConnectSeats are crap. Not good for trip over an hour.
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Post by: Katpappy on August 19, 2020, 10:31:00 AM
Most are unlocked during business hours. My problem with going to a lot to look at vehicles is how fast I get hit up by salesmen. This may be due to the fact that I dress nice and of course as a K-State boomer they know I'm loaded. :bigtoke: :kstategrad:
the suburu dealership was the only one i've gone to where a salesman didn't find me pretty quick. maybe they have some ethic about low-pressure sales or something, dunno.
My son and I went to suburu about two yrs. ago. They thought they had a for sure sale, since my son was driving an outback rental. He had wrecked his pickup and this is what the insurance company gave him. They let us test drive a forester and that was about all he wanted to look at. Tried to negotiate a deal and the most we could get was a $1,000 off. This was in August and typically a time when dealers will offer the most discounts for the year end cars. They are very proud of their vehicles and bragged on how efficient, longevity, and high resale. We basically said eff this bullshit and ended up buying an American made truck for over $15 grand off.
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Post by: tdaver on August 22, 2020, 01:46:56 PM
I’ve all but decided to get a Forester and have been emailing dealers. I’m not convinced some of these guys actually want to sell a car. One local place can’t figure out which cars they actually have on the lot and then can’t find the keys for some that are sitting there. Another place told me they don’t send quotes in writing. I’m probably going to end up flying to CoSprings or Omaha to a high volume dealer and driving home.
I think I’m down to Omaha, CoSprings, and Reno. Have any of you guys ever traveled that far for a car? It seems stupid but the local guys are $2000+ higher and have no interest in getting close.
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Post by: Trim on August 22, 2020, 02:00:57 PM
Yeah, I’ve purchased vehicles in Omaha. AMA
What attractions exist there right now that could justify trader's trip?
Post by: tdaver on August 22, 2020, 02:02:06 PM
Yeah, I’ve purchased vehicles in Omaha. AMA
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But have you purchased vehicles in Cheyenne or Milwaukee?
Post by: tdaver on August 22, 2020, 02:03:12 PM
Yeah, I’ve purchased vehicles in Omaha. AMA
What attractions exist there right now that could justify trader's trip?
Yes, this is what I need to know. Are any of the airports worth seeing? Any must have brews that I can smuggle home?
Post by: steve dave on August 22, 2020, 02:06:52 PM
Zoo is open. My kid has a double header in baseball Sunday he’s welcome to attend. Zipline is making some good beers these days. Up In The Air filmed scenes at the airport.Yeah, I’ve purchased vehicles in Omaha. AMA
What attractions exist there right now that could justify trader's trip?
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Post by: Trim on August 22, 2020, 02:21:18 PM
But if you're compelled to save $2K less expenses of the trip, don't pick the nearest places or even a destination place you're intrigued by. Pick based off what you want your first leisure road trip to be that will double as you having to drive home.
And you should probably transport something to further tip the scales in your favor, either as a good deed or for profit. Maybe adopt or facilitate the adoption of a dog from a place that's overburdened and bring the dog back to your town. Or take advantage of the post office being decimated and try to get people along the route to pay you to deliver things.
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https://mymodernmet.com/tuscon-prime-hyundai-dealership/
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Post by: tdaver on August 22, 2020, 03:39:24 PM
I don’t really want to fly anywhere and I really really don’t want to drive back from Omaha. Reno wouldn’t be terrible because I could take a morning flight and be home that evening.
I would much rather buy used and that may be as big of a mental hurdle to just buying something than the travel stuff. But local options are limited and are listed higher than the new cars out of state.
And it’s not an affordability issue, I just want a good deal.
Yep, it’s stupid. But it’s $2k.
Post by: tdaver on August 22, 2020, 03:41:36 PM
Post by: Trim on August 22, 2020, 04:08:57 PM
But it’s $2k.
With what you'd have to spend and go through, it's not $2k.
Post by: Katpappy on August 22, 2020, 04:17:04 PM
Also should mention my current car needs new tires very soon (not to mention some other work) and I don’t want to spend that money just to replace the car in few months. Thus the push to do something now.
If you're buying new, end of the year is when they have the best deals. I'm not talking about bullshit factory rebates, but good old fashion dealer needing to reduce inventory for tax purposes. They will negotiate with you and you'll still get whatever factory incentives offered. Just remember one discount comes from the factory and one from the dealer's pocket. This advice is from 45 years of buying and selling cars experience.
Post by: steve dave on August 22, 2020, 09:43:40 PM
But it’s $2k.
With what you'd have to spend and go through, it's not $2k.
maybe it's like credit card/travel points and miles and he just gets horny AF about maximizing value there. I can very hornily relate.
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Post by: tdaver on August 22, 2020, 11:38:03 PM
But anyway... problem solved because the last local place that I had given up on just came back at $600 over. That’s good enough.
Post by: Trim on August 23, 2020, 12:28:41 AM
I guess you could still drive your new car to omaha for sd’s kid’s game or just to break it in.
Post by: tdaver on August 23, 2020, 12:38:07 AM
Post by: sys on August 23, 2020, 12:46:28 AM
problem solved because the last local place that I had given up on just came back at $600 over.
nice. this is a forester? would you mind sharing the price?
Post by: Trim on August 23, 2020, 01:10:41 AM
I was about to suggest that sd and his kid should pick it up for me and drive it out here on a vision quest.
Depending how big the subaru and small the kids, it could be the whole travel baseball team!
Post by: tdaver on August 23, 2020, 10:47:49 AM
nice. this is a forester? would you mind sharing the price?
MSRP 33.2
Invoice 30.7
OMA/COS/RNO 29.4-29.6
You can get a new forester a lot cheaper than this, but I had to load it up to get a couple options that I wanted.
Post by: nicname on August 23, 2020, 11:54:50 AM
But it’s $2k.
With what you'd have to spend and go through, it's not $2k.
maybe it's like credit card/travel points and miles and he just gets horny AF about maximizing value there. I can very hornily relate.
I’m getting horned up just thinking about our next car purchase. Plan is to get some
new cc w/ a sick bonus, go to dealership, pressure them down on price, use cc to purchase car outright, get a bazillion bonus points and spend points, get on phone and pay cc immediately, drive home in newly purchased car while dreaming about sick vacation we just schemed.
Post by: sys on August 23, 2020, 03:48:17 PM
MSRP 33.2
Invoice 30.7
OMA/COS/RNO 29.4-29.6
that seems really good. i didn't know there was that much wiggle room in subaru prices.
Post by: pissclams on August 23, 2020, 03:55:41 PM
dealers limit the amt you can chargeBut it’s $2k.
With what you'd have to spend and go through, it's not $2k.
maybe it's like credit card/travel points and miles and he just gets horny AF about maximizing value there. I can very hornily relate.
I’m getting horned up just thinking about our next car purchase. Plan is to get some
new cc w/ a sick bonus, go to dealership, pressure them down on price, use cc to purchase car outright, get a bazillion bonus points and spend points, get on phone and pay cc immediately, drive home in newly purchased car while dreaming about sick vacation we just schemed.
Post by: Katpappy on August 23, 2020, 07:57:44 PM
dealers limit the amt you can chargeBut it’s $2k.
With what you'd have to spend and go through, it's not $2k.
maybe it's like credit card/travel points and miles and he just gets horny AF about maximizing value there. I can very hornily relate.
I’m getting horned up just thinking about our next car purchase. Plan is to get some
new cc w/ a sick bonus, go to dealership, pressure them down on price, use cc to purchase car outright, get a bazillion bonus points and spend points, get on phone and pay cc immediately, drive home in newly purchased car while dreaming about sick vacation we just schemed.
Yea, it costs them around 2.5%. That adds up on a large purchase.
Post by: nicname on August 23, 2020, 10:51:13 PM
dealers limit the amt you can chargeBut it’s $2k.
With what you'd have to spend and go through, it's not $2k.
maybe it's like credit card/travel points and miles and he just gets horny AF about maximizing value there. I can very hornily relate.
I’m getting horned up just thinking about our next car purchase. Plan is to get some
new cc w/ a sick bonus, go to dealership, pressure them down on price, use cc to purchase car outright, get a bazillion bonus points and spend points, get on phone and pay cc immediately, drive home in newly purchased car while dreaming about sick vacation we just schemed.
Goddamnit. Another great plan foiled. I was already having dreams of Maui or something.
Post by: puniraptor on August 24, 2020, 02:25:43 AM
Post by: DQ12 on August 24, 2020, 04:04:33 PM
Yeah I looked into that a couple years ago and there's a CC surcharge. I remember thinking that it was probably a net loss in terms of points and total sale amount.dealers limit the amt you can chargeBut it’s $2k.
With what you'd have to spend and go through, it's not $2k.
maybe it's like credit card/travel points and miles and he just gets horny AF about maximizing value there. I can very hornily relate.
I’m getting horned up just thinking about our next car purchase. Plan is to get some
new cc w/ a sick bonus, go to dealership, pressure them down on price, use cc to purchase car outright, get a bazillion bonus points and spend points, get on phone and pay cc immediately, drive home in newly purchased car while dreaming about sick vacation we just schemed.
Goddamnit. Another great plan foiled. I was already having dreams of Maui or something.
Post by: tdaver on August 24, 2020, 04:08:25 PM
Post by: michigancat on August 24, 2020, 04:09:40 PM
junked the missus's 2001 cube, picked up a 2004 cube. its way more cubie.
why didn't you try to get a weirder japanese car
also how hard was it to switch driving sides
Post by: puniraptor on August 25, 2020, 08:55:49 PM
junked the missus's 2001 cube, picked up a 2004 cube. its way more cubie.
why didn't you try to get a weirder japanese car
also how hard was it to switch driving sides
1. utility/opportunity+expendable price point. This is her car. I don't really like it. cubes were sold in us but this one is still pretty weird. It has a hilariously small 3rd row seat bench that pops up in the back. you have to take the headrests off and they mount on holes in the side panel that are also the 3rd row cupholders. there are also 1000 storage cubbies. It has a TV tuner, but it doesnt work because of the switch to digital broadcast.
anyway, we just get the cheapest car that fits our needs at the moment we need it.
I do really want to get something weird/cool to take back. Delica space gear or starwagon is at the top of the list.
2. its a shock at first. We got driven around alot before we ever drove ourselves, so my brain was already adapted before driving. Now i can switch back and forth completely in about 2 days. every now and then i still have a brain fart and mess up, but its probably been 1.5 years since i last drove on the wrong side of the road.
its easier driving here because the roads are always crowded and you just do whatever everyone else is doing. going back to kansas is hard because you might be totally alone trying to decide which lane to turn in to.
Post by: michigancat on August 25, 2020, 09:22:16 PM
Post by: puniraptor on August 25, 2020, 10:17:05 PM
alot of the stoplights have lights facing both directions. the main road near my house is like a divided boulevard. it was early in the morning and there was nobody around. i mindlessly turned left into the far lane (like an american) and stopped at the stop light. there was a red light facing me. after a few seconds a car pulled up to the intersection directly across from me, facing me in the same lane at the same red light. i was super confused and assumed it was somebody on the wrong side of the road, until i saw a car pull up to the intersection on the correct side next to me.
when the light turned green i gassed it diagonal across the intersection to the correct side.
i felt shame
Post by: bucket on August 25, 2020, 10:26:56 PM
Post by: Kat Kid on August 26, 2020, 09:10:28 AM
Post by: Katpappy on August 26, 2020, 06:03:25 PM
The Starwagon looks sweet. Always been partial to Vanigans.
Starwagon is an ulgy ass van. :Yuck:
Post by: mocat on November 03, 2020, 11:45:30 PM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on November 05, 2020, 02:07:33 PM
prime yote killing vehicleThe Starwagon looks sweet. Always been partial to Vanigans.
Starwagon is an ulgy ass van. :Yuck:
Post by: Kat Kid on November 05, 2020, 02:44:50 PM
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Post by: yoga-like_abana on November 05, 2020, 02:57:39 PM
About to roll over to 160,000 on the 2007 Honda Accord getting a bumper repaired after a battle with a deer.good for another 100k dog
Post by: Kat Kid on November 06, 2020, 08:46:01 PM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on November 07, 2020, 08:36:17 AM
did not start this morning and we had a real scare, but was just a bad connection on the battery and we are good now.It’s a Honda.. you should’ve known better
Post by: ben ji on November 07, 2020, 09:28:11 AM
did not start this morning and we had a real scare, but was just a bad connection on the battery and we are good now.
When my 03 Corolla was on its last legs (205k miles) something similar would happen about every other month where I would go to start it but nothing happened. I would just disconnect the battery cables and put them back on it it would work fine for some reason. I drove that thing for another 2 years because I figured it wasn't worth it to fix it correctly.
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Post by: _33 on December 16, 2020, 08:41:27 PM
Also we traded in our Toyota Sienna for a Buick Enclave.
So now you're up to date on _33 and family's car dealings.
Post by: steve dave on December 16, 2020, 08:41:55 PM
What do you have against trucks?
I don't have anything to put in the back of them that wouldn't be better served inside an enclosed SUV area thing? I grew up on a cow farm, I've driven more types and styles of trucks than anyone on this message board probably. I love a utilitarian truck.
Post by: steve dave on December 16, 2020, 08:42:30 PM
What do you have against Civics?
they are small AF
Post by: steve dave on December 16, 2020, 08:43:20 PM
A month ago I bought a 2000 Toyota Tundra double cab. While looking for a truck I became obsessed with the size of the 1st gen Tundras. They're not super huge truck nuts trucks so they will fit in the garage but they still have a V8 and a 6.5 ft bed. They're the perfect size of truck in between mid size and full size. By the way, it only had 61K miles on it. Wow! :horrorsurprise: Bought it from an 85 year old gentlemen who bought it new when he was 65 and had barely driven it the last 10 years. I want to drive it to like 250K hopefully.
Also we traded in our Toyota Sienna for a Buick Enclave.
So now you're up to date on _33 and family's car dealings.
damn, that rules!
Post by: wetwillie on December 16, 2020, 08:58:33 PM
A month ago I bought a 2000 Toyota Tundra double cab. While looking for a truck I became obsessed with the size of the 1st gen Tundras. They're not super huge truck nuts trucks so they will fit in the garage but they still have a V8 and a 6.5 ft bed. They're the perfect size of truck in between mid size and full size. By the way, it only had 61K miles on it. Wow! :horrorsurprise: Bought it from an 85 year old gentlemen who bought it new when he was 65 and had barely driven it the last 10 years. I want to drive it to like 250K hopefully.
Also we traded in our Toyota Sienna for a Buick Enclave.
So now you're up to date on _33 and family's car dealings.
That’s insane, you may die before that truck does
Post by: sys on December 16, 2020, 09:24:21 PM
thinking of getting her the new 2022 MDX.
i recommend looking at the genesis suvs if you're considering a lexus. imo better looking and supposed to be very nice leathery feeling and quietness. and better value.
Post by: mocat on December 16, 2020, 09:38:30 PM
A month ago I bought a 2000 Toyota Tundra double cab. While looking for a truck I became obsessed with the size of the 1st gen Tundras. They're not super huge truck nuts trucks so they will fit in the garage but they still have a V8 and a 6.5 ft bed. They're the perfect size of truck in between mid size and full size. By the way, it only had 61K miles on it. Wow! :horrorsurprise: Bought it from an 85 year old gentlemen who bought it new when he was 65 and had barely driven it the last 10 years. I want to drive it to like 250K hopefully.
Also we traded in our Toyota Sienna for a Buick Enclave.
So now you're up to date on _33 and family's car dealings.
This is awesome
Post by: steve dave on December 16, 2020, 09:59:49 PM
MDX is a Kroger brand Lexus (Acura)thinking of getting her the new 2022 MDX.
i recommend looking at the genesis suvs if you're considering a lexus. imo better looking and supposed to be very nice leathery feeling and quietness. and better value.
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Post by: IPA4Me on December 16, 2020, 10:12:57 PM
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Post by: bucket on December 16, 2020, 10:23:29 PM
What used truck should we get for the hobby horse farm?
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Find an old flatbed!
Post by: sys on December 16, 2020, 10:28:28 PM
MDX is a Kroger brand Lexus (Acura)
oh. then maybe look at a lexus.
Post by: 8manpick on December 17, 2020, 06:54:04 AM
Post by: steve dave on December 17, 2020, 07:24:45 AM
MDX is a Kroger brand Lexus (Acura)
oh. then maybe look at a lexus.
all of their stuff is end of life cycle. if they'd refresh their SUV lineup at some point I would.
Post by: Kat Kid on December 17, 2020, 08:22:43 AM
Post by: michigancat on December 17, 2020, 08:42:26 AM
I am looking at I getting a 2022 Honda Civic for commuting. We will only use the van for road trip type stuff and hybrids are still too expensive to make it worth the while. I probably won't actually buy this and will continue to drive my 2007 Honda Accord, but I think this is the next move unless I can hold out long enough for the EV space to drive down prices a bit more with GM ramping up their lineup.Used electrics (esp. Leafs) are really good deals out here but not sure if there's much available in MHK
Post by: Institutional Control on December 17, 2020, 09:02:52 AM
I reserved a Bronco last week.i reserved mine on the day they were announced and hope I take delivery in 2021. heard recently they were up to 170k reservations, not all of which will turn into actual orders but I would definitely expect your order to be built in 2022.
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Any update on your reservation, clams? I got an email this week saying that it would be May before I can come into the dealership to finalize my order.
Post by: Kat Kid on December 17, 2020, 09:03:31 AM
Post by: memphis on December 17, 2020, 09:11:28 AM
I would need to read a bit more about battery lifetime on early EVs, but I would be pretty skeptical.
I'd be curious what info you'd find. IIRC it's dependent on the manufacture/model. I thought early teslas batteries were holding up relatively well.
https://electrek.co/2020/06/12/tesla-data-battery-degradation-limited-mileage-packs-equal/
Post by: ChiComCat on December 17, 2020, 09:12:17 AM
Post by: IPA4Me on December 17, 2020, 10:24:20 AM
I would need to read a bit more about battery lifetime on early EVs, but I would be pretty skeptical.I drove a hybrid 30K miles a year between Louisville and Cleveland. 2012ish Toyota Prius C. Great commuter car IMO. Perfect grocery getter too. Hell, I put 20 bags of mulch in it once. Squatted the rear a bit though. :)
Post by: michigancat on December 17, 2020, 10:28:10 AM
I would need to read a bit more about battery lifetime on early EVs, but I would be pretty skeptical.
I'd be curious what info you'd find. IIRC it's dependent on the manufacture/model. I thought early teslas batteries were holding up relatively well.
https://electrek.co/2020/06/12/tesla-data-battery-degradation-limited-mileage-packs-equal/
Yeah, early Leafs aren't great but I think 2013 on is pretty good. Leafs have been on the roads for ten years and I think there have been like 4 or 5 battery updates.
Post by: Fedor on December 17, 2020, 10:48:14 AM
Post by: pissclams on December 17, 2020, 11:12:46 AM
i thought my email said febI reserved a Bronco last week.i reserved mine on the day they were announced and hope I take delivery in 2021. heard recently they were up to 170k reservations, not all of which will turn into actual orders but I would definitely expect your order to be built in 2022.
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Any update on your reservation, clams? I got an email this week saying that it would be May before I can come into the dealership to finalize my order.
as a day 1 reservation person i still expect to have mine in 3Q, thinking 2 door sasquatch badlands oxford white lux package but i seem to change my mind every day
Post by: Institutional Control on December 17, 2020, 12:22:56 PM
I'll happy if I get mine before 2021 is over but if I don't, that's fine too. I see that Bronco Sport is already out an on the streets. I have no interest in one of those.
Cactus Grey Outer Banks 4 door
Post by: ben ji on December 17, 2020, 12:26:57 PM
What used truck should we get for the hobby horse farm?
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Definitely buy something completely over sized on the off chance you need to tow an entire trailer full of Clydesdale's across the country.
Post by: Institutional Control on December 17, 2020, 12:42:22 PM
Feb is probably right for you since you reserved yours way before me.
I'll happy if I get mine before 2021 is over but if I don't, that's fine too. I see that Bronco Sport is already out an on the streets. I have no interest in one of those.
Cactus Grey Outer Banks 4 door
Correction, we're going with Area 51 color.
Post by: michigancat on December 17, 2020, 12:43:00 PM
What used truck should we get for the hobby horse farm?
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Definitely buy something completely over sized on the off chance you need to tow an entire trailer full of Clydesdale's across the country.
suzuki sidekick
Post by: Institutional Control on December 17, 2020, 12:44:34 PM
What used truck should we get for the hobby horse farm?
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Definitely buy something completely over sized on the off chance you need to tow an entire trailer full of Clydesdale's across the country.
I could see IPA rolling up in a F-450.
Post by: IPA4Me on December 17, 2020, 01:05:54 PM
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Post by: bucket on December 17, 2020, 01:14:33 PM
Flat bed F450 with a Sidekick for mudding. :)
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Make sure it has one of these toolboxes by the cab.
Post by: IPA4Me on December 17, 2020, 01:17:58 PM
Oh nice.Flat bed F450 with a Sidekick for mudding. :)
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Post by: pissclams on December 17, 2020, 02:27:41 PM
Feb is probably right for you since you reserved yours way before me.
I'll happy if I get mine before 2021 is over but if I don't, that's fine too. I see that Bronco Sport is already out an on the streets. I have no interest in one of those.
Cactus Grey Outer Banks 4 door
Correction, we're going with Area 51 color.
i don't like the colored wheel things on the outer banks. are you getting the sasquatch ?
Post by: DaBigTrain on December 17, 2020, 02:34:39 PM
I thought we were all getting Ford Bronco's...
That's just the hobby car not the daily driver
Post by: Institutional Control on December 17, 2020, 02:38:19 PM
Feb is probably right for you since you reserved yours way before me.
I'll happy if I get mine before 2021 is over but if I don't, that's fine too. I see that Bronco Sport is already out an on the streets. I have no interest in one of those.
Cactus Grey Outer Banks 4 door
Correction, we're going with Area 51 color.
i don't like the colored wheel things on the outer banks. are you getting the sasquatch ?
Definitely going with the Sasquatch wheel package.
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Post by: wetwillie on December 17, 2020, 07:02:18 PM
What size tire does that come w
XXX
Post by: Institutional Control on December 17, 2020, 07:15:28 PM
What size tire does that come wLT315/70R17
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What size tire does that come wLT315/70R17
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lol, amaze
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Post by: Institutional Control on December 20, 2020, 11:34:55 AM
I can’t tell if you all are serious or not but I hope you areI do not joke about Broncos.
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Post by: Trim on December 20, 2020, 12:27:56 PM
Post by: Skipper44 on December 20, 2020, 12:40:49 PM
Are they selling along with these things the racks or hoists or whatever you're going to need to have in your garage to hold the roofs and doors?i have seen jeep owners do it with $50 worth of ratcheting tie downs from Lowes for the roof
Post by: Institutional Control on December 20, 2020, 01:01:47 PM
Are they selling along with these things the racks or hoists or whatever you're going to need to have in your garage to hold the roofs and doors?They are selling a case to put the doors and roof in that fits behind the back seat.
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Post by: Trim on December 20, 2020, 01:16:34 PM
Are they selling along with these things the racks or hoists or whatever you're going to need to have in your garage to hold the roofs and doors?They are selling a case to put the doors and roof in that fits behind the back seat.
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I need to see this.
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Post by: Trim on December 20, 2020, 01:53:30 PM
I don’t get why one would care about lugging around the front panels if the other panels are left home. :dunno:
Especially if you’ll be getting the bronco when the weather’s nice, you’d want to have an immediate plan for being able to easily store the entire roof and doors at home so you can do the fun stuff right away.
I’ve got a rack that pretty space-efficiently holds whatever roof I’m not using and doors, windows, etc. I haven’t used it much though since my suburban friend kicked it out of his garage.
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Post by: michigancat on February 13, 2021, 10:12:54 AM
Post by: 8manpick on February 13, 2021, 10:45:40 AM
Every car has snow ability if you live in Chicago and have the right tires IMO. (Based on my time in west michigan owning two front wheel drive sedans)Could be true. My experience is mostly seeing people constantly getting stuck in their street parking spots after the plows come through and pushing a foot and a half of snow against their left tires.
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Post by: michigancat on February 13, 2021, 10:54:09 AM
They probably have bad tires thoughOr they need to invest in a shovel
Post by: steve dave on February 13, 2021, 11:14:14 AM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on February 13, 2021, 11:16:10 AM
Thinking about getting a car. Wrangler maybe, IDK? It’s snowed like 2 feet here in the last two weeks and not melted so snow ability is necessary. Probably only drive a couple times a week, and not that many miles. Grocery store, golf course, gym basically. Wife has an SUV, we’ve had one car between us for 6 years, but I’d like to get a second.Bronco Bronco Bronco!
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Post by: 8manpick on February 13, 2021, 01:07:00 PM
A Jeep is perfect for someone who only drives a couple times per week imoThat’s what I was thinking! If I drove 20 miles to work everyday I probably wouldn’t consider it
Post by: mocat on February 13, 2021, 01:08:16 PM
Post by: ben ji on February 13, 2021, 02:09:15 PM
Thinking about getting a car. Wrangler maybe, IDK? It’s snowed like 2 feet here in the last two weeks and not melted so snow ability is necessary. Probably only drive a couple times a week, and not that many miles. Grocery store, golf course, gym basically. Wife has an SUV, we’ve had one car between us for 6 years, but I’d like to get a second.
I got a rav4 a couple of years ago and love it.
- Not super expensive
- its a toyota so it's reliable as F
- AWD so no issue in snow/dirt roads
- Perfect size between a car and not a giant SUV or Truck
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Post by: Institutional Control on February 21, 2021, 02:55:18 PM
The sales guys said there were 190k reservations.
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Post by: pissclams on February 21, 2021, 03:33:09 PM
we have until march to get the order into ford
white two door sasquatch high package, mic top, 2.7 10 speed auto
Post by: puniraptor on February 21, 2021, 10:45:37 PM
Post by: Jobu on February 22, 2021, 09:25:19 AM
I got it up to about 150,000 miles. When I got rid of it, I was putting in 1 quart of oil per gas fillup. Gas cap was behind the back license plate.
Great car.
Post by: Kat Kid on February 22, 2021, 09:39:14 AM
i would bet my 2 robinhood ford shares that bronco is the best selling car over the next 5 years
I will take that bet.
Post by: steve dave on February 22, 2021, 09:44:41 AM
My first car was a 1980 Pontiac Bonneville. Loved that car. Bench seat in the front and back. Huge freakin boat.Best friend in HS had a ‘79 and it was a monster. It sounded like a jet engine when you started it (no key required).
I got it up to about 150,000 miles. When I got rid of it, I was putting in 1 quart of oil per gas fillup. Gas cap was behind the back license plate.
Great car.
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Post by: GregKSU1027 on February 22, 2021, 10:15:19 AM
Lmao i would also take this bet, Bronco couldn’t outsell Jeep back in the hey day of 4x4’s what makes you think they can do it now?i would bet my 2 robinhood ford shares that bronco is the best selling car over the next 5 years
I will take that bet.
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Post by: pissclams on February 22, 2021, 10:36:53 AM
but bronco will not outsell the f150
Post by: Institutional Control on February 22, 2021, 10:49:11 AM
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on February 22, 2021, 11:54:36 AM
Thinking about getting a car. Wrangler maybe, IDK? It’s snowed like 2 feet here in the last two weeks and not melted so snow ability is necessary. Probably only drive a couple times a week, and not that many miles. Grocery store, golf course, gym basically. Wife has an SUV, we’ve had one car between us for 6 years, but I’d like to get a second.
I got a rav4 a couple of years ago and love it.
- Not super expensive
- its a toyota so it's reliable as F
- AWD so no issue in snow/dirt roads
- Perfect size between a car and not a giant SUV or Truck
i believe all this to be true but at the same time could never purchase or own or even just drive a rav4 because of the name. rav4? uh not thanks kimmie nicole.
Post by: Pete on February 22, 2021, 11:56:09 AM
Thinking about getting a car. Wrangler maybe, IDK? It’s snowed like 2 feet here in the last two weeks and not melted so snow ability is necessary. Probably only drive a couple times a week, and not that many miles. Grocery store, golf course, gym basically. Wife has an SUV, we’ve had one car between us for 6 years, but I’d like to get a second.
I got a rav4 a couple of years ago and love it.
- Not super expensive
- its a toyota so it's reliable as F
- AWD so no issue in snow/dirt roads
- Perfect size between a car and not a giant SUV or Truck
i believe all this to be true but at the same time could never purchase or own or even just drive a rav4 because of the name. rav4? uh not thanks kimmie nicole.
The newer Rav4's look kinda tough :dunno:
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Post by: mocat on February 22, 2021, 05:21:52 PM
https://www.reddit.com/r/FJCruiser/comments/li8z4j/rip_fj_and_several_people_in_fort_worth_tx/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/FJCruiser/comments/li8z4j/rip_fj_and_several_people_in_fort_worth_tx/)
he is a paramedic and Toyota is buying him a new vehicle
https://www.reddit.com/r/FJCruiser/comments/li8iii/brothers_i_was_in_the_silver_fj_on_i35_yesterday/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/FJCruiser/comments/li8iii/brothers_i_was_in_the_silver_fj_on_i35_yesterday/)
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Post by: Skipper44 on February 22, 2021, 08:48:38 PM
They sell build about 200k Jeep Wranglers a year. The Bronco has 190k currently reserved and nobody has actually seen one in person yet.actually saw a Blue 4 door Bronco crossing Rabbit Ears Pass on the way to Steamboat yesterday - it looked smaller than a 4 door Wrangler
Post by: Institutional Control on February 22, 2021, 09:07:02 PM
Bronco Sport. The full size Broncos won’t be seen anywhere until next month.They sell build about 200k Jeep Wranglers a year. The Bronco has 190k currently reserved and nobody has actually seen one in person yet.actually saw a Blue 4 door Bronco crossing Rabbit Ears Pass on the way to Steamboat yesterday - it looked smaller than a 4 door Wrangler
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Post by: pissclams on February 22, 2021, 10:07:23 PM
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/forums/photos-videos-build-journals.39/
Post by: WildcatNkilt on February 23, 2021, 01:46:59 PM
I think I'm going to get one of those new 3 row grand cherokees this spring. unless they look stupid in person.
I'm not a Jeep brand guy but when I saw the Grand Cherokee L I was pretty impressed. It's the size I'm going after. Seems to have luxury features and a pretty decent towing package.
Looks pretty hot.
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Post by: mocat on February 23, 2021, 04:13:21 PM
Post by: pissclams on February 23, 2021, 07:18:57 PM
Post by: steve dave on February 24, 2021, 07:53:02 AM
that looks like an XC90I like those a lot and drove one. My feeling after doing so was that I liked it a lot for me not having any kids. Felt like that interior would be completely trashed by muddy baseball shoes and wet swimsuits and stuff. Same with the Q7. I assume this Jeep will be more fit for that stuff. mrs. dave's comment was something like "it seems too nice for what our kids are going to do to it".
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Post by: steve dave on February 24, 2021, 08:00:00 AM
Post by: sonofdaxjones on February 24, 2021, 08:54:23 AM
I just picked up a 2007 Lexus ES 350 for $8,500 cash. It had 26K miles on it.
Post by: Pete on February 24, 2021, 12:56:22 PM
The SteveDave's of the world should be looking at slightly used luxury vehicles.
I just picked up a 2007 Lexus ES 350 for $8,500 cash. It had 26K miles on it.
Damn, jealous. Those older Lexus will run forever too.
Post by: star seed 7 on February 24, 2021, 01:38:25 PM
Post by: star seed 7 on February 24, 2021, 01:41:53 PM
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on February 24, 2021, 03:18:22 PM
Am also jealous. Pretty amazing to find a 13yo car with only 26K miles. Little old lady who kept it in her garage all the time?The SteveDave's of the world should be looking at slightly used luxury vehicles.
I just picked up a 2007 Lexus ES 350 for $8,500 cash. It had 26K miles on it.
Damn, jealous. Those older Lexus will run forever too.
Post by: Jobu on February 24, 2021, 03:21:13 PM
Am also jealous. Pretty amazing to find a 13yo car with only 26K miles. Little old lady who kept it in her garage all the time?The SteveDave's of the world should be looking at slightly used luxury vehicles.
I just picked up a 2007 Lexus ES 350 for $8,500 cash. It had 26K miles on it.
Damn, jealous. Those older Lexus will run forever too.
It's prolly a Camry that they slapped Lexus emblems on, and rolled back the odometer. Haha
Post by: pissclams on February 24, 2021, 03:23:32 PM
Am also jealous. Pretty amazing to find a 13yo car with only 26K miles. Little old lady who kept it in her garage all the time?The SteveDave's of the world should be looking at slightly used luxury vehicles.
I just picked up a 2007 Lexus ES 350 for $8,500 cash. It had 26K miles on it.
Damn, jealous. Those older Lexus will run forever too.
i mean. it's a lexus es 350. what are the chances that the previous owner isn't a 90 year old grandma, is less than zero possible in this case?
Post by: Pete on February 24, 2021, 05:09:04 PM
Am also jealous. Pretty amazing to find a 13yo car with only 26K miles. Little old lady who kept it in her garage all the time?The SteveDave's of the world should be looking at slightly used luxury vehicles.
I just picked up a 2007 Lexus ES 350 for $8,500 cash. It had 26K miles on it.
Damn, jealous. Those older Lexus will run forever too.
i mean. it's a lexus es 350. what are the chances that the previous owner isn't a 90 year old grandma, is less than zero possible in this case?
The es 350 is pretty common family car in Joco. My guess is that the LS would be a more likely old lady car....husband dies and she just keeps driving it to church/temple, etc.
Post by: mocat on February 24, 2021, 05:15:36 PM
Post by: Pete on February 24, 2021, 05:18:00 PM
Post by: sonofdaxjones on February 25, 2021, 01:52:45 PM
Am also jealous. Pretty amazing to find a 13yo car with only 26K miles. Little old lady who kept it in her garage all the time?The SteveDave's of the world should be looking at slightly used luxury vehicles.
I just picked up a 2007 Lexus ES 350 for $8,500 cash. It had 26K miles on it.
Damn, jealous. Those older Lexus will run forever too.
i mean. it's a lexus es 350. what are the chances that the previous owner isn't a 90 year old grandma, is less than zero possible in this case?
The es 350 is pretty common family car in Joco. My guess is that the LS would be a more likely old lady car....husband dies and she just keeps driving it to church/temple, etc.
CarFax indicates family inheritance and quick trade.
Except for a scratch on the back bumper (appt next week) and some road rash on the wheels (deciding between local refurb or just ordering refurb'd wheels) car is in perfect condition.
Post by: michigancat on February 25, 2021, 01:57:31 PM
whodathunkit?