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2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
http://www.mmlmotorsports.com/vehicle-details/2013-volkswagen-passat-tdi-se-sunroof-heated-seats-bluetooth-aux-sedan-182b4e97814f47d1bce1dd2875cafeaf/
http://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory/p/Report.cfx?vin=1VWBN7A33DC149239&partner=AMG_1
2013 Passat TDI SE, 65k miles. Buyback should be $18,598, and I wrote them a check for $14,500 out the door.
Looked at the new Elantra again as well as the Sonata Sport. As much as I like the tech on the Elantra, it felt a little too much like my current ride. And, variety being the spice of life and all that, I'm starting to gravitate to the Sonata.
Sport trim, that is. Has an interesting combo of cloth inserts and leather bolsters on the seats. Add the premium package and you get the proximity key, heated seats, and a few other creature comforts.
Decided to take it for a quick spin.
Quiet is the first adjective that comes to mind. Even though it's only got a 4 banger under the hood, it felt reasonably powerful. Certainly not like the wife's Outback with the H-6, but certainly better than my 148 HP hatchback.
Power seats, that I was able to get comfortable in. Nice tech - I think Apple Car Play is available, which is nice.
About $25-26K. Not sure of the discounting, but there is $2000 lease cash this month.
I figure anything under $300/mo will be a pretty easy sell to the wife.
Who still - darn it! - wants me to wait until October.
No pull ahead program at the moment. 3 payments left.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2014 MINI Countryman S ALL4
I really want CarPlay next time.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
The Sandman
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Still, no luck.
One minor thing I liked about the Sonata is that the hood has struts; no nasty prop rod to deal with.
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@graphicguy - congrats on the Mustang (Cobra, right?)! Awesome!
@benjaminh - can't go wrong with an Accord! The new facelift is really catching my eye these days!
@henryn - congrats on the Passat! I didn't have my TSI model for long, but I really did appreciate it. If I had sprung back then for the TDI, I may have kept it longer (which isn't saying much for me I guess).
I was busy today too...
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
The SQ5 fits the bill nicely - honestly, I like the X5 better as an SUV and the S4 better as a sports sedan. But, I couldn't drive both at the same time. And I just really wanted to "simplify" things a bit and consolidate. Lose an insurance payment, stop having to switch from car to car, etc.
They started thousands less than where I wanted to be on the double trade, but when I thanked them and was ready to leave, I was invited into the "back room" with the manager to take a closer look at the numbers. He really wanted to move a unit today. They came down on the SQ5 to where I wanted to be, they came all the way up to where I wanted to be on the S4, and we were $1,500 short on the X5. Apparently, because of the outstanding Takata airbag recall, they claimed they would simply wholesale it.
All in all, I thought it was a great deal. Nice discount on a 2016 SQ5 with only 7k miles, CPO and Audi care maintenance already paid for. Plus a set of snow tires that are quite expensive.
The trade on the S4 was only $6k lower than what I paid almost a year ago. Apparently a manual S4 is a hot commodity right now.
And, like I said, a little short of where I wanted to be on the X5, but a full $4k higher than the laughable offer I got from EchoPark a couple weeks ago, and just $1,500 short of "excellent" KBB trade.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
Was looking at the nearby BMW store last night and there it was, a 2013 128i, white over coral. almost 24K on the clock for just under $24K. Pics look great and almost like the one I fell in lust with back in 2013 just a different interior color. Thinking about going over Wednesday to give it a look see and maybe a drive. Have to see how heavy the doors are as I need doors as light as my Golf. Super nice looking but would be taking a penalty in the mileage department. But think it'll be more fun to drive.
Hell, if I knew the wife wouldn't go ballistic on me, I'd shoot caution to the wind and go get it! But it ain't practical for one thing, and surely ain't logical for another. But deep down, really am lusting after it.
Q gave me a figure of $14K for the Golf so we're about $10K off the mark without any back and forth. Hmmmmmm!!!
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2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
The Sandman
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
If things work out, and I do show a profit on this, it won't be the first time. I have bought used cars before and showed a slight profit when I got tired of them and resold. More often (much more often), I do lose money, but not what I would call serious money. Two, three, four thousand dollar loss for owning a used car one or two years is not a big deal. And my new vehicle purchases tend to be pickup trucks, which hold their value really well. Reading some of the stories on here, I occasionally feel like I am attending a 12 step program and hearing the "before stories"! (smile)
But you know, life is short, and like the old cliche, they do not have luggage racks on a hearse. Reach out for some gusto, enjoy your life while you're here. I have just recently decided to buy myself a new ZTR mower. I used to own one, when I lived out in the country and had a place with 2 acres. I really enjoyed using that thing, it was fun (to me). So I have decided to buy myself another one, and use it to mow some of the vacant lots here in my neighborhood. Crazy? Yep, you bet. But will I have fun doing it? Yep.
LOL - he is qualified to be a
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- Ray
Merely gold...
Geez.. a trip to the Audi dealer is not what I was hoping for.
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I'm starting to think that you should keep a list of vehicles (make/model) you haven't owned, as it would be shorter than what you currently maintain (and would keep getting shorter all the time)!
I might pay the $150 to get it diagnosed, then see where I am. That's life when buying out of warranty used cars.
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Every year I start out with the "best" intentions of keeping the punches down to a reasonable level. Oh well - maybe next year!
We are indeed in our way to California right now - we're taking a break in Richfield, Utah.
Wirh the X5 unexpectedly trades in last minute, the wife is driving the Jetta sport wagon and enjoying it.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I happened to be near a BMW dealer and Benz dealer, so I just took a cursory look at a used X1 and GLK350. The X1 looks to be way too small inside (particularly the back seat). I am definitely leaning toward the GLK. It is closer to X3 size but thousands of dollars less when comparing 2013 models.
The BMW dealer had something that REALLY caught my eye, though. A 2012 E63 AMG. Gorgeous blue color over tan interior. Fully loaded of course, with 36k miles. Sale price is $43k, which is a good deal. I was drooling over it, but I can't see my way clear to getting into another $40k+ car.
Edit: http://www.bmwoffreehold.com/used-vehicles/2012/Mercedes-Benz/E-Class/WDDHF7EB5CA634879/BF60721AB
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
Audi uses VCDS (used to call it VAG-COM). Surely someone near you has a cable and Ross Tech on their laptop to read codes. Maybe reach out on Audizine or Audiworld?? I'm in Bloomngton IN and have it all but it's 2+ hours away... You should have an independent Audi shop with VCDS. Could even try stores that do ECU flashes- APR, GIAC, Revo...they have them to read error codes when there are hiccups.
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Yes, I know, the one pic of the car itself did not come out...
The colors of dark green ("Guard" in Ford-speak) and "Bronze Fire" leather ( a name that does not appear anywhere in their literature or website, but is a dark saddle color) really looks nice. I thought it was an automatic but instead it is a stick. For $4000 more they have a convertible with the same exact equipment and colors. The clearout discounts seem very generous.
Likely not going to happen but what a ride.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6