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Re: I spotted an (insert obscure car name here) classic car today!
I haven't found a Mitsu version - which was it?It was the Isuzu, not Mitsu
kyfdx
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Re: Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous
The subframe supports the rear differential in that middle, open section (left above is toward the rear of the car). As such, we have the rear differential removed as well, so once we get the subframe back under the car, the new differential will go in and we can move to the front to do the transmission along with some of the bushings in the front end.
xwesx
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Re: Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous
Speaking of bolts, my son and I are working on his 2009 Forester. He's finally getting into his transmission swap project (which also involves swapping the rear differential to keep the front and rear axle ratios consistent), and he decided he wanted to replace a bunch of bushings... including the rear subframe bushings!
Well, I'm thinking no problem. But, after getting into it, it is VERY apparent that Subaru never had any intention at all of those bushings being replaced independently of a new subframe. Anyhow, we're stubborn folk, so we are (slowly) making it happen!
First, we had to cut the center mount out of the rubber bushing (so nasty, that was). After that, we had to cut and hammer out the metal sleeve that had solidly crusted itself against the subframe support. The photos below show our progress after about four hours, but we have a process now, and I think we'll be able to get the remaining three bushings cleared tonight:
Well, I'm thinking no problem. But, after getting into it, it is VERY apparent that Subaru never had any intention at all of those bushings being replaced independently of a new subframe. Anyhow, we're stubborn folk, so we are (slowly) making it happen!
First, we had to cut the center mount out of the rubber bushing (so nasty, that was). After that, we had to cut and hammer out the metal sleeve that had solidly crusted itself against the subframe support. The photos below show our progress after about four hours, but we have a process now, and I think we'll be able to get the remaining three bushings cleared tonight:
xwesx
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Re: Edmunds Members - Cars and Conversations
My wife got to sit on the grand jury in our county. Every Thursday for 3 months. They even named her foreperson. 
kyfdx
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Re: 2025 Honda Prologue Lease Deals, Incentives, Rebates, and Prices
Which trim?Hi, I’m looking to lease a 2025 Honda Prologue (undecided on trim) in ZIP 78520. Can you please share the following for a 36-month / 12k miles per year lease:
• Money factor (MF)
• Residual value (RV)
• Any lease incentives or rebates
• Dealer discounts, if any
• Differences for months or mikes/year leases?Thanks!
kyfdx
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Re: Subaru Crew - Meet The Members II
I agree, Michael, and I think it all depends on whether it is maintenance activity or maintenance + repairs. Repairs are the things that go wrong (out of warranty), and, if you did good maintenance, it isn't overly likely that you will need to have repairs done. But, if you have a major repair such as transmission, head gasket, or differential failure, yeah, that will put you near or over that threshold (w/ accumulated maint costs).
When people take the time to add up the amount they spend on a long-term vehicle (just because the average age of vehicles on the road is >ten years doesn't mean that is overly common by a single owner), it is rare that they will be pleasantly surprised. However, it is even less common that the same person would then compare that cost to the amount they would spend on a replacement vehicle once, twice, or even three times during that same interval.
As CCBA'ers, we discuss often how to keep costs down on leases or frequent buys, laugh about getting new cars in lieu of replacing tires, etc., but, at the end of the day, once the vehicle leaves the garage, any dollar spent on it is nothing but vapor. So, let's do the math:
Maintenance/repair at $10,000 over 10 years = $1,000 / year.
Cheap new vehicle payment at $400 per month over 10 years = $4,800 / year (not confined to one vehicle over the full ten years!).
I can pay for a lot of maintenance and repairs annually and still come out way ahead on that one! For example, this year was a pretty expensive year for me in terms of maintaining my fleet. I had to replace the clutch on the 2013 Forester, put new plugs and ignition coils in the 2018 Crosstrek, replaced the turbo on the 2014 Q7 (among other items), etc.... I spent about $3,600 on all of that, or about $1,200 per car.
When people take the time to add up the amount they spend on a long-term vehicle (just because the average age of vehicles on the road is >ten years doesn't mean that is overly common by a single owner), it is rare that they will be pleasantly surprised. However, it is even less common that the same person would then compare that cost to the amount they would spend on a replacement vehicle once, twice, or even three times during that same interval.
As CCBA'ers, we discuss often how to keep costs down on leases or frequent buys, laugh about getting new cars in lieu of replacing tires, etc., but, at the end of the day, once the vehicle leaves the garage, any dollar spent on it is nothing but vapor. So, let's do the math:
Maintenance/repair at $10,000 over 10 years = $1,000 / year.
Cheap new vehicle payment at $400 per month over 10 years = $4,800 / year (not confined to one vehicle over the full ten years!).
I can pay for a lot of maintenance and repairs annually and still come out way ahead on that one! For example, this year was a pretty expensive year for me in terms of maintaining my fleet. I had to replace the clutch on the 2013 Forester, put new plugs and ignition coils in the 2018 Crosstrek, replaced the turbo on the 2014 Q7 (among other items), etc.... I spent about $3,600 on all of that, or about $1,200 per car.
xwesx
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Re: Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous
Your Montero is definitely a niche vehicle. Somebody has to be specifically searching for one to find yours. Can you imagine what an '03 4 Runner or Land Cruiser in the same condition as yours with only 37K miles would fetch on BAT?I'm pulling for the typical last day activity.I’m getting updates. Need the bidders to get fighting for it.
Re: Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous
In my feed... not seeing the "stylish" part here. I didn't click over, but the 2014-era C-class in the right margin was also not the best of Mercedes design. (Out of curiosity, I did click on the Leaf, and it's the base model with the lower capacity battery, so rated at 150 miles of range, and would probably go a bit over 100 miles at interstate speeds. But, your only realistic fast charge option is CHAdeMO, which is hard to find. And, it's Old Man Grey™!)
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Re: I spotted an (insert obscure car name here) classic car today!
I believe that was built at the Moraine plant in our area. Same line. A skillet came along with different sheet metal and things being added.
I took a plant tour and I believe there were 5 variations of the Trailblazer being built there that day. Was one a Saab? The Mitsubishi. GMC.
After searching for clones on internet, I found Oldsmobile and Buick each also had a clone.
That makes 6.
I took a plant tour and I believe there were 5 variations of the Trailblazer being built there that day. Was one a Saab? The Mitsubishi. GMC.
After searching for clones on internet, I found Oldsmobile and Buick each also had a clone.
That makes 6.
Re: I spotted an (insert obscure car name here) classic car today!
Seriously, a few hours basically gets you to anything you would ever want/need to do. It is so easy to plan some great day/weekend trips!
That is true. Although I travelled with work over most of the eastern and central U.S. for a few decades, outside of a two-year stint living in suburban Atlanta, I've lived in NW PA/NE OH my entire life and have taken what you mention for granted.
I'm driving out to South Bend, IN this Friday and staying overnight. It's about a 4 1/2 hour drive. Just feel a need to go someplace with what has happened in my life lately. The car show there is called "Concours at Copshaholm" and while not real big, is full of absolutely top-end cars--this is no local cruise-in. 'Copshaholm' is the Oliver Mansion (Oliver Chilled Plow/Tractors). It's right behind the Studebaker National Museum which I always enjoy too. Driving out, near the OH/IN border I'll get off the toll road and onto US20 and drive the last hour-and-a-half or so through rural IN and small towns. I enjoy that when I'm not in a hurry to arrive someplace by some time. I may go to Tippecanoe Place in South Bend, the Clement Studebaker mansion, for at least a beer as they've opened "Studebaker Brewing Co." there in addition to the longtime restaurant that has been there.
That is true. Although I travelled with work over most of the eastern and central U.S. for a few decades, outside of a two-year stint living in suburban Atlanta, I've lived in NW PA/NE OH my entire life and have taken what you mention for granted.
I'm driving out to South Bend, IN this Friday and staying overnight. It's about a 4 1/2 hour drive. Just feel a need to go someplace with what has happened in my life lately. The car show there is called "Concours at Copshaholm" and while not real big, is full of absolutely top-end cars--this is no local cruise-in. 'Copshaholm' is the Oliver Mansion (Oliver Chilled Plow/Tractors). It's right behind the Studebaker National Museum which I always enjoy too. Driving out, near the OH/IN border I'll get off the toll road and onto US20 and drive the last hour-and-a-half or so through rural IN and small towns. I enjoy that when I'm not in a hurry to arrive someplace by some time. I may go to Tippecanoe Place in South Bend, the Clement Studebaker mansion, for at least a beer as they've opened "Studebaker Brewing Co." there in addition to the longtime restaurant that has been there.
