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Re: Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous
Just saw my first Ariya at a charging station. Nice looking vehicle! But I think you mentioned it has pretty limited range?The official range varies between 205 and 304 miles, depending on trim level and FWD vs. AWD. Mine is the 205 mile model and that equates to about 150 miles of cruising at 80 MPH before you get into "need to find a charger right now" territory. I've day tripped it a few times and I think I'd be really annoyed taking an EV on a road trip, even one with a longer range, because it can be difficult to find an unoccupied charger where you need one, plus if you have to make multiple charging stops, it really adds to the time you spend on the road. It works fine for me as a second car, though.
ETA: They dropped the base trim level sometime after 2023, so the longest range model is now the Evolve+ FWD at 289 miles.
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Re: Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous
@28firefighter - sounds like you lucked out. I feel like I’m usually the one taking care of the deferred maintenance for the next owner.
corvette
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Re: 2025 Ford Explorer Lease Deals, Incentives, Rebates, and Prices
5.42% APRHey can I please have MF RV, any incentives for
1) 2025 AWD active 36/12 zip 36830
2) 2025 AWD ST LINE 36/12 zip 36830
Thank you!
56% residual
No lease incentives
Either trim
kyfdx
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@roadburner said:
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Now to reinstall the HTS speakers and electronics.
Yes the important things!
tjc78
Re: Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous
@28firefighter said:
I bought a 2004 Porsche 996 Carrera 4S Cabrio with 30k miles on it. Stack of service records ($25k in last 2 years including IMS/RMS), front end PPF, etc. Picked it up under MMR with a 5 year 60k bumper to bumper warranty through their Porsche store for comically cheap.Picking it up when we get back from Walla Walla while they deal with a couple we owe items.
Wow! Big congrats! Mazel-Tov! Now you and @tifighter can split a membership to the secret CCBA Porsche owners membership group! I can’t wait to see photos and hear some more details! An ‘04 with only 30K miles and $25K worth of receipts in the last 2 years? To quote the great Phil Rizzuto, “Holy cow!” Did I miss the color combo?
I guess the ultra low miles make it the perfect candidate for the IMS failure or replacement?
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@qbrozen said:
Dang, @28firefighter , that's quite a switch. Well, OK, both are German. Did the service records include an IMS refit?
Yea. 2 years and 5k miles ago. Clutch, RMS, IMS, AOS, Water pump, alternator, battery, brakes, tires, fluids, plugs, coils etc. Plus front end PPF.
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to clarify, 1 problem that annoys or inconveniences the wife and it is gone.
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Now to reinstall the HTS speakers and electronics.
Re: Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous
@breld - so it’s just a matter of finding the perfect reasonably priced 911 with a manual so you can swap out?
@mjfloyd1 - besides the fact that I am the Toyota spokesperson around here, I really dig how they redesigned the 6th generation 4Runner. The Limiteds are definitely a step up and look great. I’ll have to go over the list you posted again. To me the value of Toyotas lies in their volume models. In the case of the 4Runner, the SR5. The Limited (depending on sticker) might be well worth it over a comparable OFF ROAD or SPORT. Even if the Hybrid doesn’t get that much better fuel economy, it will do well when you go to resell it and the brakes basically last forever. Have you checked out the Lexus GX 550? They’ve grown on me. I know it’s a step up in price, but you get a very slick Twin Turbo V6 that’s supposedly buttery smooth compared to the 4 Runner’s Turbo 4. You get an extra 1 year/14K miles of bumper to bumper warranty coverage. Lexus resale is astonishing as well.