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There are 10,000 boomers a day turning 65. The last will not join them until 2030. I think you are going to see some serious appreciation in any property that is in a safe desirable location. Hawaii has a lot of homes on one acre lots for under $250k. Many built just before the bubble burst and are now in foreclosure.
http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/15-1784-13TH-Ave-Keaau-HI-96749/89184636_zpid/
Hopefully more of the automakers offer diesel in the CUVs that are so popular with Seniors.
I LOVE YOU, MY BROTHER!
Why Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Is in Diesel-Powered Trouble in Germany (fool.com)
Yet another reason why VW and Fiat should merge.
Volkswagen Challenges U.S. Jurisdiction in Emissions Scandal
Volkswagen is challenging allegations made by the Justice Department over its diesel emissions scandal, questioning the American authorities’ jurisdiction and contending that the accusations against it do not justify penalties.
It also challenged the court’s jurisdiction over Volkswagen, and over its subsidiary Audi, saying that cars in the United States were sold through local businesses and not the parent companies. It said that the statute of limitations voided any conduct at Volkswagen before 2010.
Over all, the Justice Department “fails to allege facts sufficient” for any penalties, Volkswagen lawyers said. But the carmaker described the filing as part of the legal process, and said it “has no bearing on Volkswagen’s commitment to resolving the U.S. government’s claims.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/26/business/volkswagen-challenges-us-jurisdiction-in-emissions-scandal.html?mabReward=A4
It really stems from the warning on the three original tests! They only measured the cars tested !
Go Warriors !
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So in terms of VW financing, yes and no! I would guess they have less problems with subpar financing. So if you qualify for 0% financing why would you not take advantage? Aka, does the competitor offer the same terms ?
Every time I have been offered 0%, there has been a alternative offer of $1,000 or more cash back, and I always take the cash back. I don't think that's true here (the current VW offer), so I would take the 0% and try to finance 100% of the price. After all, why not?
Yes, I know you will be upside down on the loan for most of the life of the loan. But if you take the money you would have put down and invest it, then that is not really a problem. I say invest, as opposed to wasting on wine, women and song. Which reminds me of an old joke ...
The wife is really liking the compact CUV, MB GLK 250 BT. It is also hard to visualize anything happening to it before 100,000 to 150,000 miles mark.
You got a love the diesel power trains.
Go Golden State Warriors !
And I'm trying hard to remember here, but I can't remember the last time I purchased a new vehicle and did not get a full tank of gas. I can easily remember the last 5 or 6, and they came with a full tank.
Maybe because Texas owns all the gasoline..
Right now it seems ultraquiet about the 2.0 L TDI! Right now is though $1000 goodwill program. I also understand that we will receive about $6000 penalties. Other than that nothing.
Warriors are ahead 2 to 1! This comings Friday's game four promises to be exciting!
Volkswagen gets approval for diesel cheat fix in Germany (AutoBlog)
Looks like some progress is being made.
Either in a fix or paying off the regulators (hey, you mentioned politics first, lol).
This story actually hit the wires yesterday:
"A growing stack of recent government and private studies has made increasingly clear that Volkswagen was hardly the only company to flout pollution limits.
Environmental activists have complained for years that nitrogen oxide levels in major cities like Rome, Paris or Stuttgart were much higher than they should be because of diesel emissions, with grave effects on human health. Now the activists feel vindicated."
Volkswagen Not Alone in Flouting Pollution Limits (NY Times)
I wonder what those brave "activists" think about rare earths mining - oh, not in their backyard, they don't care.
(I'll take a Prius cab from SeaTac to your place).
((Your lights being your incandescent bulbs...))
I think I only have one or two incandescent bulbs in operation - one in the range hood, one in an antique lamp. The fridge has one too, I guess. Don't wanna know what's in those, should move on to LED one of these days/
So, was the new Volt you saw today tricked out with a sunroof by any chance? And what color was it?
Precisely the argument I am having with Rocky on FB. He is completely uncaring about pollution when it comes to building Teslas. As long as it is kept out of Michigan. REE mining and processing is some of the dirtiest processes in the World.
I’d seen some photos before I left for Inner Mongolia, but nothing prepared me for the sight
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20150402-the-worst-place-on-earth