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  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,607
    Nice truck. A co-worker has a King Ranch like that, I drove it once, surprisingly easy.
  • bwiabwia Member Posts: 2,913
    edited February 2018
    Just came back from a 4 week sojourn to  the Caribbean. Visited Dominica where Hurricane Maria's 220 mph winds destroyed 95% of the island.

    Five months after the storm but not much in the way of recovery. Bill Clinton and Prince Charles visited but it was more PR than humanitarian relief. They blame the devastation on global warming and climate change. Their ivory tower solution--rebuild Dominica as the first climate resilient country. 
  • pensfan83pensfan83 Member Posts: 2,767
    Nice looking truck @explorerx4, congrats!
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  • bwiabwia Member Posts: 2,913
    Has anyone seen the movie Black Panther? How was it? Kid stuff or a nice way to enjoy an action flick?

     I heard it's quite good and I intend to see it on an Imax screen tomorrow when the theatre is less crowded.
  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,602
    bwia said:

    Just came back from a 4 week sojourn to  the Caribbean. Visited Dominica where Hurricane Maria's 220 mph winds destroyed 95% of the island.

    Five months after the storm but not much in the way of recovery. Bill Clinton and Prince Charles visited but it was more PR than humanitarian relief. They blame the devastation on global warming and climate change. Their ivory tower solution--rebuild Dominica as the first climate resilient country. 

    I was thinking that about Cuba, but the same would apply to Dominica. They need to build homes like bunkers. Dig into the ground and put on a solid roof. If they rebuild the same kind of homes they had, they will get destroyed again.

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • tbirdmarcotbirdmarco Member Posts: 3,838
     Welcome back we’re good you had a good vacation agree with all you said above 
  • tbirdmarcotbirdmarco Member Posts: 3,838
     Congratulations on the punch explore for I had a feeling this was coming what color did you end up getting now what’s the color of the old truck that you were trading in 
  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,788
    bwia said:
    Has anyone seen the movie Black Panther? How was it? Kid stuff or a nice way to enjoy an action flick?

     I heard it's quite good and I intend to see it on an Imax screen tomorrow when the theatre is less crowded.
    I have tickets to take my boys on Thursday. It is my older son's 12th bday that day.

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  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,362
    explorerx4 said:

    @driver100,
    There is a bottle of water on one of the cup holders.
    New truck is a long way from my first one.

    That looks just like my old Ford.

    I'm just curious why you traded in a 14 for a 18? A 4 year old truck would just be getting broken in for me.

    2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible

  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,602
    edited February 2018
    explorerx4 said:

    @qbrozen,
    Now I can fit 5 real people, 6 if someone is will to lay across the floor in the 2nd row. :)

    How many can fit in the back...if they lay down and can't be seen?

    Explorer....I think that is one of the fastest buys on record......you told us you might be looking at trucks soon, that was a few days ago.

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,592
    @explorerx4

    Congrats! So I take it you were happy with your FX4s trade in value & a very healthy discount off sticker on the '17 vs an '18? Are there any big changes from '17 - '18? I like the black mesh "sport appearance" grille on thew '18s.

    2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD

  • graphicguygraphicguy Member Posts: 14,170
    oldfarmer50 said:

    graphicguy said:

    oldfarmer50 said:

    explorerx4 said:

    My first choice truck just went on sale at my preferred dealer.
    Put in an email inquiry about availability.
    Keeping fingers crossed.

    Spring is here, everybody's getting hot pants! B)

    Speaking of hot pants, as soon as the salt is off the road I'm putting a little more aggressive exhaust on my Ford. This is one I'm considering because I like the sound and it's got a lower price than Borla or Ford Racing.

    https://www.americanmuscle.com/pypes-catback-hbox-1516gt.html

    Anyone have an opinion on this particular brand?
    Ordered from those guys before. Was never disappointed.
    Do you mean American Muscle or the Pypes company?
    AMerican Muscle!
    2024 Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD Long Range
  • graphicguygraphicguy Member Posts: 14,170
    @explorerx4 .....very nice truck. I like it. Congrats!
    2024 Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD Long Range
  • PF_FlyerPF_Flyer Member Posts: 9,372
    The next spot for manufacturer wars? (Olympic overload syndrome)

    The US team is driving BMW


    Hyundai is developing sleds for Korea


    Lotus is in the game


    Nissan's was more of a PR stunt, but a 7 seat bobsled



  • roadburnerroadburner Member Posts: 18,451
    explorerx4 said:

    It's already off the dealer website, but I found a similar one, so here is an exterior picture.

    Very nice!

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  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    edited February 2018
    fordfool said:

    My wife found this "pipe" in our kid's car's glove box and grounded him. :D

    https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTvP2neoonPPhk_rlRSkJZ8lOQrVtBbdWGCr4nEVlKmk79Xw4u2

    Yep. Compressed Air. Gateway to harder drugs.
  • jmonroejmonroe Member Posts: 8,989
    explorerx4 said:

    It's already off the dealer website, but I found a similar one, so here is an exterior picture.

    I usually hold off on congrats until it's over the curb. Just a believer in the old bird in the hand thingy. However, I will make an exception this time and hope it goes through as planned.

    It looks like a nice road bully alright, BUT, (you knew that was coming), since it is Black it ain't going to look any better than your old one did with salt splatter. :'(

    You owe us a report after the first 1K miles but (didn't mean to put in that but) surely before the first oil change.

    Congrats again.

    jmonroe

    '15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl

  • bwiabwia Member Posts: 2,913
    jmonroe said:
    It's already off the dealer jwebsite, but I found a similar one, so here is an exterior picture.
    I usually hold off on congrats until it's over the curb. Just a believer in the old bird in the hand thingy. However, I will make an exception this time and hope it goes through as planned. It looks like a nice road bully alright, BUT, (you knew that was coming), since it is Black it ain't going to look any better than your old one did with salt splatter. :'( You owe us a report after the first 1K miles but (didn't mean to put in that but) surely before the first oil change. Congrats again. jmonroe
    Ditto!

    By the way, the NY Times is reporting that the upscale pick-up truck is the new status symbol. In the story they pictured a guy with his  $80k Ford 150.
  • houdini1houdini1 Member Posts: 8,356
    Mr_Shiftright said:

    fordfool said:

    My wife found this "pipe" in our kid's car's glove box and grounded him. :D

    https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTvP2neoonPPhk_rlRSkJZ8lOQrVtBbdWGCr4nEVlKmk79Xw4u2

    Yep. Compressed Air. Gateway to harder drugs.
    Yes, and he needs to watch out for a snoot full of nitrogen !

    2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460

  • jmonroejmonroe Member Posts: 8,989
    bwia said:


    jmonroe said:

    explorerx4 said:

    It's already off the dealer jwebsite, but I found a similar one, so here is an exterior picture.

    I usually hold off on congrats until it's over the curb. Just a believer in the old bird in the hand thingy. However, I will make an exception this time and hope it goes through as planned.

    It looks like a nice road bully alright, BUT, (you knew that was coming), since it is Black it ain't going to look any better than your old one did with salt splatter. :'(

    You owe us a report after the first 1K miles but (didn't mean to put in that but) surely before the first oil change.

    Congrats again.

    jmonroe

    Ditto!

    By the way, the NY Times is reporting that the upscale pick-up truck is the new status symbol. In the story they pictured a guy with his  $80k Ford 150.

    That seems to be the trend alright.

    When I was a kid the only guys with pickups wore jeans to work. Who would have thunk that road bully's and German luxo's would be driven by the same people? Talk about a messed up society.

    If nothing else, we at least have a poster buddy that can finance our next car purchase.

    jmonroe

    '15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl

  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,714
    I can’t figure out what cost so much to take a 40k truck to 80k. Even BMW doesn’t option up that bad.

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • jmonroejmonroe Member Posts: 8,989
    stickguy said:

    I can’t figure out what cost so much to take a 40k truck to 80k. Even BMW doesn’t option up that bad.

    If they had pick-up trucks they would. Like you said, they ain't known for bargains.

    jmonroe

    '15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl

  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,871
    BMW is substantially similar...3 series starts in the low 30s and if you count the M3, can be optioned all the way up to 80k-90k...
    2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xE, 2024 BMW i5 M60, 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    The option list is enormous. You want Limited, a Platinum or a King Ranch? Of course you want the Limited, starting at $62K. Then you want Trailer Tow Package and Bed Divider, naturally. And the spray-in bed liner. And the box side steps and the extended range fuel tank and foldable box extender and stowable loading ramps and the tailgate step and hard tonneau box cover and wheel well liners and the 3.55 optional diff and the interior floor liner, and back-up trailer assist pkg and the smoker's package. Oh, and the special White Platinum paint.

    Now THAT should punch you in over $80K. :p
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,714
    Meant was, the prices for the extras seems way out of line. Drivetrain pretty much the same. Ditto suspension. Some difference mostly trim, gadgets, electronics and bling.

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • imidazol97imidazol97 Member Posts: 27,724
    houdini1 said:

    Mr_Shiftright said:

    fordfool said:

    My wife found this "pipe" in our kid's car's glove box and grounded him. :D

    Yep. Compressed Air. Gateway to harder drugs.
    Yes, and he needs to watch out for a snoot full of nitrogen !
    But the nitrogen increases life, we were told...

    2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,

  • jmonroejmonroe Member Posts: 8,989
    imidazol97 said:

    houdini1 said:

    Mr_Shiftright said:

    fordfool said:

    My wife found this "pipe" in our kid's car's glove box and grounded him. :D

    Yep. Compressed Air. Gateway to harder drugs.
    Yes, and he needs to watch out for a snoot full of nitrogen !
    But the nitrogen increases life, we were told...

    Who told you that? :o

    jmonroe

    '15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl

  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,788
    stickguy said:
    Meant was, the prices for the extras seems way out of line. Drivetrain pretty much the same. Ditto suspension. Some difference mostly trim, gadgets, electronics and bling.
    It confuses me only when I look at my current truck. I don't see where I'm missing $30k+ in optional equipment. 

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  • tbirdmarcotbirdmarco Member Posts: 3,838
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=B-XhWt54icU

  • explorerx4explorerx4 Member Posts: 20,892
    I'm glad my purchase is providing so much commentary. :)
    My truck did not list for 80k and it's a 2017.
    If you want to do some math, using 80k as a baseline, it listed for 85% of that. The selling price was 70% of the baseline and my trade was 35% of the baseline, so it split the purchase price.
    This did not include taxes and fees.
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  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,602
    Just tell us the numbers...I am not a mathematical genius, though some people think I am.

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • jmonroejmonroe Member Posts: 8,989
    explorerx4 said:

    I'm glad my purchase is providing so much commentary. :)
    My truck did not list for 80k and it's a 2017.
    If you want to do some math, using 80k as a baseline, it listed for 85% of that. The selling price was 70% of the baseline and my trade was 35% of the baseline, so it split the purchase price.
    This did not include taxes and fees.

    So, the truth comes out...you stole it. Typical Edmunds grinder. :@

    jmonroe

    '15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl

  • jmonroejmonroe Member Posts: 8,989
    driver100 said:

    Just tell us the numbers...I am not a mathematical genius, though some people think I am.

    No one in here. :s

    jmonroe

    '15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl

  • explorerx4explorerx4 Member Posts: 20,892
    @!driver100,
    My philosophy is to point you in the right direction, but not give you the answer.
    Did I ever mention that one of my kids scored 800 on their math SAT? ;)
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  • bwiabwia Member Posts: 2,913
    The Black Panther lives. 

    If you are car guy, this is must see cinema. No spoilers here but vibranium is central to the story and Disney's deep pockets, special effects and constant action make this an Imax spectacular. 

    At 3:30 pm, the theatre was pact with grandpa's, children of all ages, the typical movie goer and families. If clapping at the end is an indication of satisfaction, then this is a great movie.
  • xwesxxwesx Member Posts: 17,764
    edited February 2018
    driver100 said:

    Just tell us the numbers...I am not a mathematical genius, though some people think I am.

    I am feeling pity-full today.....

    70% of $80K "baseline" = $56K on ~$68K MSRP; trade = $28K.
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  • xwesxxwesx Member Posts: 17,764
    edited February 2018
    bwia said:

    The Black Panther lives. 

    If you are car guy, this is must see cinema. No spoilers here but vibranium is central to the story and Disney's deep pockets, special effects and constant action make this an Imax spectacular. 

    At 3:30 pm, the theatre was pact with grandpa's, children of all ages, the typical movie goer and families. If clapping at the end is an indication of satisfaction, then this is a great movie.


    Sounds like a fun watch! I look forward to seeing it on Bluray in several months.
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  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    jmonroe said:

    imidazol97 said:

    houdini1 said:

    Mr_Shiftright said:

    fordfool said:

    My wife found this "pipe" in our kid's car's glove box and grounded him. :D

    Yep. Compressed Air. Gateway to harder drugs.
    Yes, and he needs to watch out for a snoot full of nitrogen !
    But the nitrogen increases life, we were told...

    Who told you that? :o

    jmonroe
    Some New Age doctor---he's dead now.
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    xwesx said:

    bwia said:

    The Black Panther lives. 

    If you are car guy, this is must see cinema. No spoilers here but vibranium is central to the story and Disney's deep pockets, special effects and constant action make this an Imax spectacular. 

    At 3:30 pm, the theatre was pact with grandpa's, children of all ages, the typical movie goer and families. If clapping at the end is an indication of satisfaction, then this is a great movie.


    Sounds like a fun watch! I look forward to seeing it on Bluray in several months.
    Oh yeah, vibranium is a lot like utopium.
  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,362
    explorerx4 said:

    I'm glad my purchase is providing so much commentary. :)
    My truck did not list for 80k and it's a 2017.
    If you want to do some math, using 80k as a baseline, it listed for 85% of that. The selling price was 70% of the baseline and my trade was 35% of the baseline, so it split the purchase price.
    This did not include taxes and fees.

    So it's a 17. Guess I wasn't paying attention. I'm not going through that math since no matter how it comes out your truck cost more than my house.

    Still wondering why the trade after so few years. I'm not being critical, in fact I'm jealous that you can afford to do it.

    2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible

  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,362
    A local dealer is advertising 18% off sticker on GMC Arcadias. Seems like a lot this early in the year. Is there a redesign due or are they just not selling?

    2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible

  • sb55sb55 Member Posts: 661
    explorerx4 said:

    I'm glad my purchase is providing so much commentary. :)
    My truck did not list for 80k and it's a 2017.
    If you want to do some math, using 80k as a baseline, it listed for 85% of that. The selling price was 70% of the baseline and my trade was 35% of the baseline, so it split the purchase price.
    This did not include taxes and fees.

    I get it. I also traded a 2014 for a 2017 in September. But mine was a Silverado and my big upgrade was going from the 5.3 V-8 to the 6.2 with Maximum Towing package.

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  • tbirdmarcotbirdmarco Member Posts: 3,838
     Explore for easier to just give us the numbers and have to agree with above Ha ha ha so you should be getting a new truck today awesome post tons of pictures for everyone 
  • tbirdmarcotbirdmarco Member Posts: 3,838
     Sounds like an awesome movie and have to check it out soon 
  • tbirdmarcotbirdmarco Member Posts: 3,838
     I think most movies now have no audio description which makes it a hell of a lot easier for me ha ha Ha 
  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,602
    explorerx4 said:

    @!driver100,
    My philosophy is to point you in the right direction, but not give you the answer.
    Did I ever mention that one of my kids scored 800 on their math SAT? ;)

    Smart not to give us the real numbers, then when someone says they got it for $1000 less than you did you can confuse them more! I like it!

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,414
    oldfarmer50 said:

    A local dealer is advertising 18% off sticker on GMC Arcadias. Seems like a lot this early in the year. Is there a redesign due or are they just not selling?

    No, the Acadia was just redesigned a year or so ago. I had one as a loaner last summer, liked it quite a bit. Maybe these are leftover 2017s?

    2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6

  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,414
    The ATS was due for its first service so I took it in yesterday. No issues and really it was not much more than an oil & filter change but again the dealer managed to irritate me. Since Cadillac covers the service cost they once again foisted a new set of generic wiper blades onto me. I told them not to touch the OE ones so they just put the packages of blades in the trunk. I will have a full inventory of the things in a few years at this rate (this is the second set to be put on my shelf). Then when I picked up the car they made sure to note on the work order that next time at the 1-year anniversary I should get a 4-wheel alignment plus a brake service (lubricating sliders, etc), each of which they helpfully indicated were priced at $129.95 + tax, which is not covered by Cadillac of course. The car might have 4000 miles on it at that point. It is quite ridiculous.

    2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6

  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,607
    I expect transmission service by 5K miles, timing chain at 10K? :)
  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,362
    ab348 said:

    oldfarmer50 said:

    A local dealer is advertising 18% off sticker on GMC Arcadias. Seems like a lot this early in the year. Is there a redesign due or are they just not selling?

    No, the Acadia was just redesigned a year or so ago. I had one as a loaner last summer, liked it quite a bit. Maybe these are leftover 2017s?
    The commercial specifically said 2018. 18% off a 2017 wouldn't be anything special.

    2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible

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