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Re: Edmunds Members - Cars and Conversations
I still have my Rotel RCD-855 CD player- it's a jewel. I have to stay away from used equipment; I'd be unable to resit.My issue is, I have time on my hands. I go to audio shows (next one is in Schaumberg, IL this coming Spring). I also go to the local antique malls and thrift stores. I find audio gear that I find interesting and bring it home like a lost puppy. I plug it in. If it works or only needs minor repair, it goes in my "electronics closet", where all the AV gear I've accumulated over the years takes up residence. I've got some stuff in there that needs to go back to the thrift store. Other stuff is worth some coin. I just have to do something with it.————————————————I've long been a fan of B&W audio, because I also use the speakers to listen to music (usually when no one else is home), but their wireless devices are getting absolutely PANNED for connectivity issues, and I refuse to go back to a totally wired system. I was going to buy their earbuds for my daily walking/listening to music adventure, but even those get lots of negative feedback about connectivity, and I don't have time or patience for that.I know some pan Apple accessories for being pricey. But, their AirPods Pro and AirPod Max headphones are rock solid for connectivity if you use an iPhone. And sonically, you'd have to spend a whole lot more money to get significantly better sound.
If you're into 2-channel music, that's a rabbit hole that goes deep and can cost a bundle......I know....I need help!
I’ve been told the first step to recovery is admitting you have the problem.
Unfortunately, you won’t get that help in here.
jmonroe
I think I have an addiction.
Re: 2024 Volkswagen Taos Lease Deals, Incentives, Rebates, and Prices
Hello KYFDX, I have been reading these forums since I moved to Illinois 21 years ago and my boss suggested it (and this will be my 15th lease for our family since then). And you were answering our dumb questions back then as well. Thank you for all the leases you have helped me on whether I’ve posted or not (I usually found some great info even without posting - and almost always make my decision about what car I want by perusing these forums and Edmunds’ site).
I was hoping you’d be able to share the MF/Residual and incentives for 60062 for the ‘24 Taos SEL 36/10k. Thank you again!
I was hoping you’d be able to share the MF/Residual and incentives for 60062 for the ‘24 Taos SEL 36/10k. Thank you again!
Re: Edmunds Members - Cars and Conversations
Legitstreetcars on YouTube taped a duck call to the blowoff valve on his turbocharged inline-6 Wrangler so he could call other nearby Jeeps.This is me.
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1DDjm3qSq5/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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Re: Edmunds Members - Cars and Conversations
Well, if I had any serious thoughts of getting an upgraded soundbar or diving into some nice audio stuff, I’m pretty sure that’s going to be on hold for a few hours. Why? I just received 4 tires from Tire Rack for the Genny. Just a tick under $1,200. And now I have to get them mounted and balanced, more ca-ching. Add another hour to my first guesstimate.Kinda breaks my heart that the A7 has to live outdoors. But selfish wife insists upon a garage spot for her car. Just cuz she owns half the house... shoulda bought the garage myself.
jmonroe
Although, to charge the A7 overnight, the M240 spent the night in the wild, it's now lightly covered in snow. Oh, the humanity.
Smart getting the A7....now you can say you need the garage so you can plug it in.
When the grandchildren were teens MrsD100 and I got manual transmissions....so the grandkids wouldn't be able to borrow them

Re: Edmunds Members - Cars and Conversations
Flurries here, a bit stronger now. Heading to the Cape this pm. No worries, been driving in snow since, well, since I've been driving. Of course, every other driver is an idiot... no offense...
My bro in Santa Monica says they're still safe. Unlike the Palisades, I'll miss Noah's bagels. I can only hope there will be some kind of silver lining after all this, that all those folks will soon again be whole.
My bro in Santa Monica says they're still safe. Unlike the Palisades, I'll miss Noah's bagels. I can only hope there will be some kind of silver lining after all this, that all those folks will soon again be whole.
Re: Edmunds Members - Cars and Conversations
maybe I should have my dog buy me a new car! Actually, I better get a new dog first. Or maybe the market should stop tanking and giving me agita.

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Re: Edmunds Members - Cars and Conversations
“ but wouldn't you know, my dog heard of my plight and got me a set of the second-gen AirPods Pro for Father's Day.”
That’s one generous dog😂😂.
That’s one generous dog😂😂.
Re: Edmunds Members - Cars and Conversations
Buy them a Monopoly board game.
Hey, it was good enough for me…
Hey, it was good enough for me…


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Re: Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous
Is that exterior color Old Man Grey? I dig it other than that... and this:Speaking of Macans, I found myself staring at this ad for a while the other day.
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/link/398786214

To paraphrase part a recent viral video that I probably can't repost here: "I think I know a lot more about driving Porsches even than a lot of of the engineers do. I look around and see all the beautiful lights and switches. Nobody knows what they do. They said flip that one and maybe this one, I said, let's flip all the switches, buuuuuut, nobody listened."

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Re: Edmunds Members - Cars and Conversations
Hey, it is the perfect car for you. 50k miles....$5000, you could drive it for 10 years, @ $500 a year.My sister-in-law is going to sell her Florida car. She wanted $5000 for it and that seems reasonable to me, but I checked on Edmunds and they offered $2400.Sell it up north and somebody might give her $5k.
It's a 2008 Chev Impala, all good, only 50000 miles on it.
It seems to me that a car that only have 50000 miles on it still has a good 5 years of driving left in it, and it would be worth $5000 to someone.....but only if sold privately.
I guess, to make it worthwhile for them they would buy it for $2400, and then try to get $4500 to $5000 for it.