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Re: Cars.... How far have you went before getting a new one?
« Reply #450 on: October 22, 2017, 07:25:05 PM »
Don't read the websites or magazines.  Just based on who drives what.  As I said, acuras are good sedans

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« Reply #451 on: October 22, 2017, 07:53:28 PM »
You know what jumped out to me as sexy? That Alfa Romeo Giulia.

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Re: Cars.... How far have you went before getting a new one?
« Reply #452 on: October 22, 2017, 10:15:50 PM »
si, pezzi di merda

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« Reply #453 on: October 22, 2017, 10:40:55 PM »
sounds like a message from harry manback

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Re: Cars.... How far have you went before getting a new one?
« Reply #454 on: October 23, 2017, 06:21:17 AM »
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?
You can drive my loaded Impala. I'll be in Cleveland this week. Biz trip?

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Re: Cars.... How far have you went before getting a new one?
« Reply #455 on: October 23, 2017, 07:48:47 AM »
A Tesla Model S would be great, Pete.

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« Reply #456 on: October 23, 2017, 07:52:11 AM »
sounds like a message from harry manback

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Re: Cars.... How far have you went before getting a new one?
« Reply #457 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.

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« Reply #458 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.

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« Reply #459 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!

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« Reply #460 on: October 28, 2017, 08:39:36 AM »
Sounds like a fantastic purchase.

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« Reply #461 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!

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Re: Cars.... How far have you went before getting a new one?
« Reply #462 on: October 28, 2017, 10:25:03 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!
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.

Consider this post my begging to ride with you somewhere.

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« Reply #463 on: October 28, 2017, 10:26:26 AM »
I got too excited and posted before reading it all. I thought you got the 435i. Either way. I'm jealous and happy for you all at the same time.

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« Reply #464 on: October 28, 2017, 12:23:05 PM »
pete, let’s race


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« Reply #465 on: October 28, 2017, 12:27:24 PM »
Can you two wait a couple years So I can get that 435? Kthanks.

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« Reply #466 on: October 28, 2017, 12:30:17 PM »
I'll race you geeks but only in the snow
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« Reply #467 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


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« Reply #468 on: October 28, 2017, 01:25:46 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
I appreciate that. This won't just be a drag race right? I mean, what would be the point.

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« Reply #469 on: October 28, 2017, 02:24:35 PM »
not sure, actually.


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« Reply #470 on: November 23, 2017, 01:27:59 PM »
Uhg

Haven't had a car payment in 5 years and now the wife's transmission is crapping out.




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« Reply #471 on: November 23, 2017, 01:29:36 PM »
Looking at explorers.

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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« Reply #472 on: November 23, 2017, 01:50:51 PM »
Yeah. Some days, I'm like, "I need a cool new car." Others, I'm like, "IDGAF. Maybe this car will last 25 years."

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« Reply #473 on: November 23, 2017, 02:55:56 PM »
Cire, I have a 14 Explorer limited ama
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« Reply #474 on: November 23, 2017, 04:16:41 PM »
Cire, I have a 14 Explorer limited ama

I like those a lot.