A huge discount on a leftover 17 would be nice, but I would get seduced by all the shiny new toys on the redesigned model. I really need a car that was just redone for 2017, left over next year.
If Honda plans to ditch the V6 and go with some form of a Turbo 4cyl, then it might be a good idea. I drove our Pilot to work today. Even with all the weight that it lugs around, the 3.5L V6 moves the Pilot nicely. Too bad the TLX V6 SHAWD gets such a bad rep. I just saw one in a Metallic Grey. It looks handsome.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I'm going for 32 next year. I'll be actively shopping this time next year but have until Jan 28th 2018 to replace the family truckster. So I'm a maybe for a punch.
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Thanks Q. I'll do that tonight. Still have not figured out exactly where the sensor is but I'll pop the cap, look inside, make level is above min, and push on all the connectors.
Then have a beer and hope it worked.
Definitely don't want to buy and add brake fluid. Would probably go to mavis for a free brake system inspection, and let them do it!
Make sure that the correct fluid is used. A lot of newer cars require DOT4.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport 2020 C43 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
I feel like I'll have a punch next year. If things go smoothly, I'll donate the Volvo for the writeoff and pick up a classic car of some sort. My mini-dream would be to acquire said car at one of the big auctions like Mecum or BJ.
'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
if I can work out one of my convoluted plans, and sell the wife on it, I might be able to make it a 2-fer, and upgrade the RDX at the same time.
I'm not sure I would want to bunch up my upgrades like that. By alternating, you get to scratch your car-buying itch more often, and the novelty of the "new car" isn't diluted by having another to steal attention away.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2013 Subaru Forester, 1969 Chevrolet C20, 1969 Ford Econoline 100, 1976 Ford F250
I will probably have a punch next year as well. Our daughter will start driving and the thought is that I'll give the Accord to my wife's parents and they give us their '03 Camry XLE to us for my daughter to drive. That way my in laws have a newer car to drive and my daughter has a nice first car and if it gets banged up none of us will fret over it too much..right. Then I buy something to replace the Accord. We haven't discussed this yet with the in laws as things can change and we want to prevent disappointment. I am thinking 34 punches for 2017.
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
I will probably have a punch next year as well. Our daughter will start driving and the thought is that I'll give the Accord to my wife's parents and they give us their '03 Camry XLE to us for my daughter to drive. That way in laws have a newer car to drive and my daughter has a nice first car and if it gets banged up none of us will fret over it too much..right. Then I buy something to replace the Accord. I am thinking 34 punches for 2017.
That's a sensible plan! Better start shopping in earnest.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2013 Subaru Forester, 1969 Chevrolet C20, 1969 Ford Econoline 100, 1976 Ford F250
I've already registered my guesstimate at 35. At some point I will be getting the buyback on this TDI, and I will then buy another car. Up until recently, I felt fairly confident that would happen in 2016. With every passing day, it becomes more likely to happen in 2017.
I've had a punch every year since 2007, but I think I am sitting next year out. Lease on the Kia was a 36 month (I still can't believe I did that) and I'm happy with the Volvo. It feels weird to stand pat.
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So here's the story on the Volt. We drove it on Saturday and they made a very good lease offer after some negotiation. We come back on Monday, and Made the deal.
2017 Chevy Volt Premier with all the goodies. No moon roof though. Pearl white exterior with brandy/black leather interior. $40,109 MSRP, their selling cost $37k. Magically lowered to $30k with all the federal and Calif. incentives. Plus $1500 check from Calif. to be sent to me, and a $700 Costco card. $299/mo before taxes. 2k in fees to close (includes first month payment and destination fee, among others). With tax, $322/mo. for 36 mo. and 10,000 miles. It is so much car for the money. Has leather, nav, heated seats, Apple Car Play, Sirius for 3 mo., wifi for 3 mo., Onstar for 6 mo., good sound system, push button start, and every safety feature you can imagine. It has an electric range of 50+ miles, and a gas range of 350. Basically you can drive around town without using any gas. Plugs into ordinary household outlet for slow charge overnight. Haven't had time to take my own pics today, but here's a couple off the web. By the way, the lease deal on the Mazda was MORE money. So that made it very easy.
been getting a steady stream of questions from my son today about his impending purchase (scheduled for 11 Saturday). Just a little antsy, since while this is his 2nd car, it is the first one he is doing on his own (without me involved or being there for the paperwork). Also his first buy (not lease) FWIW.
Today he went through revisiting insurance. Was amazed by the different quotes. Seems he is giving his business to Flo. They were a full $100 per MONTH cheaper than Liberty. He is currently with Geico, and for same coverage, his rate is actually going to be less than he was paying Geico for the Jetta.
Also had a chat about add ons. Passing on the fancy wax and clear bra, but will explore that locally to him (he is buying about 2 hours away). He will discuss wheel and tire protection, since he is getting the skinny little rubber band tires.
I really am getting bored, having to wait 11 months (exactly this thursday!) before my car goes back. So, think up schemes, and browse the internet listings.
my latest grand plan, is the 2-fer. Turn the Hyundai back in and walk away. give it a nice pat on the back for faithful service, and let it find a nice new home.
Then, find a killer deal on something the wife will like. The fantasy being the lease deal someone reported here recently (a demo X1 for S&D $375/mo). Trade in the RDX and take the cash back.
Then, take some of the $, and buy outright (no payments) something interesting to occupy my attention for a little while. Use the rest to pay tuition.
basically, go from a paid off car (hers) and a lease (mine), to a paid off car (mine) and a lease (hers). Ideally, with the lease being a deal where a lease to purchase makes sense, and at the end, I just keep it and she gets another new one.
Seems like the plan could work. Good for cash flow too!
thankfully, about 2 months after my car goes back, we make the last (Ever!!!) tuition payment. Man, will that feel good.
That's a great looking Volt. Pretty interior. I can't wait to hear your real world driving experiences with it. How was it using the Costco Supplier program pricing? Easy or you still had to negotiate for extra discounts & rebates?
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I really like the dash layout on that Volt. It reminds me, in terms of overall styling cues, of Subaru's motif with their Gen3 Foresters (and Impreza of the same vintage) and the Tribeca. The dash/console on them just flowed so nicely.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2013 Subaru Forester, 1969 Chevrolet C20, 1969 Ford Econoline 100, 1976 Ford F250
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My friends in Florida have had no issues -
currently 2 years into a 3 year lease.
- Ray
Good luck with yours !
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
37 punches.
- Ray
Near certain that one will be mine....
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport 2020 C43 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
'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
Wait, did we "lose" Mike? He is reliably good for one, but don't put it past him to sneak in a second every now and then....
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport 2020 C43 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
The equity in the RDX would fund that car, and start on something newer for the wife. Likely a lease.
Yeah, lots of moving parts!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
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You haven't considered the recruitment of new members and that effect upon the punch numbers.
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Plus, my family is originally from Appalachia, so....
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Today, I'm seriously considering not replacing it when the lease is up and drive the Outback when it's in the garage.
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Answer: (quote) "Don't you remember what happened when you owned that Porsche 928?"
Well then...............
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2017 Chevy Volt Premier with all the goodies. No moon roof though. Pearl white exterior with brandy/black leather interior. $40,109 MSRP, their selling cost $37k. Magically lowered to $30k with all the federal and Calif. incentives. Plus $1500 check from Calif. to be sent to me, and a $700 Costco card. $299/mo before taxes. 2k in fees to close (includes first month payment and destination fee, among others). With tax, $322/mo. for 36 mo. and 10,000 miles. It is so much car for the money. Has leather, nav, heated seats, Apple Car Play, Sirius for 3 mo., wifi for 3 mo., Onstar for 6 mo., good sound system, push button start, and every safety feature you can imagine. It has an electric range of 50+ miles, and a gas range of 350. Basically you can drive around town without using any gas. Plugs into ordinary household outlet for slow charge overnight.
Haven't had time to take my own pics today, but here's a couple off the web.
By the way, the lease deal on the Mazda was MORE money. So that made it very easy.
'17 Chevy Volt Premiere
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Only the Jetta actually rolls up miles these days.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
And you too @qbrozen!
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Today he went through revisiting insurance. Was amazed by the different quotes. Seems he is giving his business to Flo. They were a full $100 per MONTH cheaper than Liberty. He is currently with Geico, and for same coverage, his rate is actually going to be less than he was paying Geico for the Jetta.
Also had a chat about add ons. Passing on the fancy wax and clear bra, but will explore that locally to him (he is buying about 2 hours away). He will discuss wheel and tire protection, since he is getting the skinny little rubber band tires.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
my latest grand plan, is the 2-fer. Turn the Hyundai back in and walk away. give it a nice pat on the back for faithful service, and let it find a nice new home.
Then, find a killer deal on something the wife will like. The fantasy being the lease deal someone reported here recently (a demo X1 for S&D $375/mo). Trade in the RDX and take the cash back.
Then, take some of the $, and buy outright (no payments) something interesting to occupy my attention for a little while. Use the rest to pay tuition.
basically, go from a paid off car (hers) and a lease (mine), to a paid off car (mine) and a lease (hers). Ideally, with the lease being a deal where a lease to purchase makes sense, and at the end, I just keep it and she gets another new one.
Seems like the plan could work. Good for cash flow too!
thankfully, about 2 months after my car goes back, we make the last (Ever!!!) tuition payment. Man, will that feel good.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
'17 Chevy Volt Premiere
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
'17 Chevy Volt Premiere
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I like cars with plugs.
23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd