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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2014 MINI Countryman S ALL4
I did like driving his VW CC with satellite radio for the first half of the trip home, though.
I'll say this, the shifter/clutch combination on that 18 yr old BMW is better than the CC with 23K miles (and, probably when the CC was new, as well).
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
The one I looked at was a nice silver that was unmolested. Top needed to be replaced. Had 80K miles, but shifted and ran well. Unfortunately, the (one) owner thought it was worth $3K over any reasonable estimate I had run across, and would not budge.
Sadly, some owners of Zs seem to have this weird and detrimental desire to make sincerely poor modifications to them. Hard to understand.
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The price of the car is typical but the mileage might make it a better buy than most. But it'll need sorting.
YouTube says you can do it yourself, but I'm guessing he will have an auto trim shop do it. Should be able to get it done for $200-$300.
As noted, it's mostly a top-down car. He bought it for fun, plus it has summer rubber, so no winter excursions.
Two owner car, and the guy he bought it from got it in 2007. From service records, I'd say it's needs a brake fluid flush, but everything else is up to date.
As you say, it needs sorting. I've looked at a lot of old BMWs, and the nice, well-cared for ones are hard to find, at any price. I think he did okay. (but, to be clear, I suck at evaluating used cars).
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Most of the weaknesses in older BMWs is pretty well known by now. I.E. If you buy an E46 budget for a cooling system rebuild if it hasn't been documented or the subframe issues dealt with on a couple of models.
Remind me again why I like them??
2021 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe Granite Crystal over Saddle
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
Moron.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
The one project that I'm enjoying is our dog kennel/dog run. We have a version of this in our old house, where there's a built-in kennel in the garage with access to the dog run outside. Makes things very easy with the dogs when we're gone at work all day. Since I needed to build this at the current house, I took the opportunity to make a lot of improvements, both in the functionality and structure. Some pics:
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
I am not sure I quite follow the dog kennel and run..., but it sounds pretty slick....
Roof Rack?
Heck, Home Depot will rent you a truck - $20 for 75 minutes, IIRC
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When he turned in front of me, it turned out to be a BMW Z4. Idiot.
Idiot for having those headlights in the first place. And doubly so for doing that to a Z4.
replacing a car, with basically the same identical car? Where is the fun in that? Even though I suppose it could happen. But not likely.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
'17 Chevy Volt Premiere
Had a similar situation in a previous wife-time. Bought a '91 Protégé LX in dark blue for the (then) wife. A month or two later we're in the market for me. Found another LX (light blue, but stick shift rather than the automatic), but I just couldn't see us as a two Mazda family. Ended up getting a Sentra SE instead.
Shoulda gone with the Mazda.
And, I'm afraid I may end up in another Hyundai when this lease is over. Though, I'm tempted to upgrade to the Sonata this go around.
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I'm also hoping to have a slightly larger budget if I get back in the market ... there are a lot of choices I can get and still keep my payment < $300/mo with tax.
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I'm getting about 1-2 emails per week, plus the occasional flyer in the mail, letting me know the countdown is on.
I suppose the closer I get to the termination date, the better the deals are going to get. Especially if I let them know I'm entertaining the idea of switching brands.
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one good thing about next time is, if I want, I could expand the budget a little. By then, the big payment on the RDX will gone. and we will be a month away from the last, final, never do it again tuition payment. So if we want to splurge a little, might be the time!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I'm not normally one to peruse CL; but, I chose to do so tonight and what do I see, front and center? This:
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5724997167.html
Total time machine.
And, pretty great condition for 35 years young.
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'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
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'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
I've done that once and as a result quickly tired of the second car because it felt like I had been driving it for years, though the car was without fault. I had leased for 24 mo a '96 Millenia and then bought a '98 Millenia. A little over a year and a half later I traded the '98 for a CPO '98 Cadillac Catera, a nice car which was trouble prone. Lesson learned. Pictures posted in reverse order, '98 Catera, '98 Millenia L (dark blue), '96 Millenia L (black)
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
We also have a park right in front of the house to walk them around. Here's a pic of the view of the park from our third level balcony. This is one of my favorite things - it's a nice park with a water feature and lots of grass area for the kids to play at....and it's the HOAs responsibility to maintain!
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
This was posted on another site I read, and if it could be 3K or so, why not, just be sure you live in a dry area. These all evaporated in the rust belt 30 years ago, and I probably haven't seen one here in 20 years.
The proximity of all those houses just looks hellish to me, but I can't argue with you about the park.
How did that Corona survive in Maine since 1976? It it garaged in an oil bath?
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Still, am getting the bug to switch into something else as I approach the two year anniversary in December. But to keep the other half happy, won't move on it unless something spectacular comes along, something I just can't live without!
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)
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
AWD for me here in CO, as well!
Oh, look! An external satellite radio connection!
@fintail - any issues with the 2.6L engine?
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Also saw on the local BMW/Mini store some new pre-owned units. Another 1 Series to replace the one I had driven, seems it was sold already plus some nice Mini 4 doors that would fit the bill. Might take a spin over there tomorrow as am off again. Think Mrs. Sandman might have a stroke if I showed up in a Mini as she thinks I should stay put with the Golf. Most likely will but it's fun looking for a replacement.
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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)
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