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Plus, you drive for a living. So if you ever get bored on off days, you can just, go for a drive! And if you really want to drive something different, drive over to a dealer and take a test drive.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
The guy I dealt with was the sales manager. Before I even set foot in the dealership, he gave me a below invoice price on the new Pilot. He asked me what I was looking for as far as a trade in value. I told him $10,500 (expecting to settle at $10K). He said: "that's on the high side, but not outrageous. You'll have to bring it in so I can take a look at it."
i brought it in. He started it up. Listened to the engine. Checked to see if any maintenance was over due. Told me it's a "very clean cAr." Checked his computer again and said "you got your $10,5."
The Pilot was 3K-4K away from the maintenance minder calling for a timing belt. There was a problem with the front axles that was going to wRrant them being replaced. He never drove the car. If he would have moved it in the parking lot, he'd have noticed the grinding.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
The guy I dealt with was the sales manager. Before I even set foot in the dealership, he gave me a below invoice price on the new Pilot. He asked me what I was looking for as far as a trade in value. I told him $10,500 (expecting to settle at $10K). He said: "that's on the high side, but not outrageous. You'll have to bring it in so I can take a look at it."
i brought it in. He started it up. Listened to the engine. Checked to see if any maintenance was over due. Told me it's a "very clean cAr." Checked his computer again and said "you got your $10,5."
The Pilot was 3K-4K away from the maintenance minder calling for a timing belt. There was a problem with the front axles that was going to wRrant them being replaced. He never drove the car. If he would have moved it in the parking lot, he'd have noticed the grinding.
NYC....Must be a Honda Product thing. I’ve had one Civic, 3 Accords and 3 Acuras. They brought what I thought was crazy (good) money when it was time to trade or sell them.
OF....like everyone else, the price of the used Civic you mentioned isn’t outrageous given how well they hold their value. But, from a purely financial point of view, buying new makes more sense. But, if you’re being generous, and only want to help out a family member, that Civic can be driven around for a few years and you’ll get most of your purchase price back when you sell it, too.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
So why do people who are at or very close to retirement still work hard? Here are the possibilities from my perspective:
1. Insufficient financial resources.
2. Not enough hobbies or pastimes to keep busy.
3. Spouse drives you nuts so you need an escape.
4. You are a polygamist and have several mouths to feed and mortgages to pay.
5. You are so used to a work schedule that you can’t survive without one.
6. You have one or more mistresses (if a male) or boyfriends on the side (if a female) that are very needy.
7. You want to build up your 401k or IRA’s while there are still tax benefits.
8. You need to build up more quarters for Social Security.
Those are the ones that come to mind. There is one more that is psychiatric or psychological in nature, and that is “YOU ARE NUTS”!
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
I wish I were paid but alas, I am not but the work is satisfying and I work with great people!
So why do people who are at or very close to retirement still work hard? Here are the possibilities from my perspective:
1. Insufficient financial resources.
2. Not enough hobbies or pastimes to keep busy.
3. Spouse drives you nuts so you need an escape.
4. You are a polygamist and have several mouths to feed and mortgages to pay.
5. You are so used to a work schedule that you can’t survive without one.
6. You have one or more mistresses (if a male) or boyfriends on the side (if a female) that are very needy.
7. You want to build up your 401k or IRA’s while there are still tax benefits.
8. You need to build up more quarters for Social Security.
Those are the ones that come to mind. There is one more that is psychiatric or psychological in nature, and that is “YOU ARE NUTS”!
In my case, like what I'm doing, too young, not enough hobbies and I'm nuts
I loved working and running our business. But, when the SIL asked for it Mrs D felt it was an opportunity to get out.
I wouldn't have left at that point, it was too much fun. But, looking back over the last 6 years, it was the right move to make. I am sure glad I didn't keep working and I am glad not to be part of the rat race. I can read 2 or 3 newspapers a day, read books, watch Netflix/Amazon, play tennis/pickleball, go to movies, day trips, meet friends, go to the pool, etc. There is more than work to life
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
So why do people who are at or very close to retirement still work hard? Here are the possibilities from my perspective:
1. Insufficient financial resources.
2. Not enough hobbies or pastimes to keep busy.
3. Spouse drives you nuts so you need an escape.
4. You are a polygamist and have several mouths to feed and mortgages to pay.
5. You are so used to a work schedule that you can’t survive without one.
6. You have one or more mistresses (if a male) or boyfriends on the side (if a female) that are very needy.
7. You want to build up your 401k or IRA’s while there are still tax benefits.
8. You need to build up more quarters for Social Security.
Those are the ones that come to mind. There is one more that is psychiatric or psychological in nature, and that is “YOU ARE NUTS”!
When I fully retired at 57 I had plenty of things to do but I was just bored- so I took the Genius gig. Lots of fun, but I hated working weekends and holidays. When I was offered the job of city attorney I found the flexible hours and the increase in salary to be too good to pass up. The political campaign is much less stressful than my past ones as my job/income won't be adversely affected if I lose. If I win my term will end when I'm 68- at which point I'm done; my dad was 67 when he began to serve his eight year term as Circuit Judge...
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Well, I started out in the Subaru boards in 2004, and then I started wandering a bit after the "vanilla forums" came about and the Subaru Crew bailed. Mostly post on the CCBA board and related, but our convos over there were such that it started to be the unofficial "Cars and Conversations," and so a host mentioned as much. Viola, I found out about this thread!
Four vehicles.... is that all? Hmm.... I think I have six right now. I have a vehicle for every task!
Let's see.... my '69 Econoline was my first vehicle. Hoarder mentality keeps me hanging onto it. '69 C20 is just a wonderful vehicle, and I still use it for all the heavy duty work as needed, but it also sees few miles now. 1,000 miles is a big year for it. '76 F250 is a worn out plow truck that sees plow duty every winter. I last used it yesterday!
Plus, if not for that truck, I wouldn't have a constant project vehicle. Latest is that a u-joint failed at the front left wheel hub and destroyed both of the axle shafts there, so I'll have to replace the whole length when I get around to it. Thankfully, I have a detroit locker on that axle, so I still get power out of the right side.
The Foresters are our daily drivers ('13 wife, '08 me), except that I bought a Q7 TDI last year as part of the VW scandal. Sadly, the gubmint decided that about 7% of TDI owners didn't deserve the option of a buyback, so I had to settle for the "fix" restitution. Less money, but I get to keep vehicle. So, now it is just a matter of selling it. I'm getting somewhat attached, though, and the thought of going back to the 08 Forester is just not appealing at all....!
Dishwashers... not unless its the human kind. Ice cream? Yep. I am all about the ice cream!
I like them but they have a design problem. The come individually wrapped in a paper sleeve that peels off. When you do that, invariably some of the little chocolate sprinkles you see on the top and sides fall off. The things are like tiny ball bearings and just about as hard. It is a certainty that when I walk past the scene of the crime later on in my sock feet, I will step on one of the things, which is quite painful.
Think I might win a lawsuit?
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
I just had the maintenance department for my community inspect the problem and they said that probably when the AC guy blew out the line with high pressure nitrogen, it caused either a crack in the feeder line behind the wall or it jarred the connection loose and thus you can hear the dripping behind the wall. The water stain was not there before the AC guy finished his work last Monday. The maintenance guys said that I am responsible for piping "to the main drainage line" and the building is responsible for the main drainage line and the connection to t he main drainage line. If the leak is in a feeder line behind the wall, I am responsible. Maintenance told me that my contractor will probably deny fixing the line because it is behind the wall. Do I am in deep "DOO-DOO"!
My AC contractor is due here sometime this afternoon, hopefully before the maintenance guys leave for the day so if he refuses to fix it per my contract, they will talk to him. Otherwise, I am in "DEEPER DOO-DOO!" My life has become one crisis after another - broken windshields (two of them this year alone), AC condensation leaks, two wax seals in the toilets needed to be replaced, my microwave bit the dust, etc. This is just in the last 6 months. I hate to think what the rest of this year will bring.
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
Anyway, the tidbit.....one of my son’s friends knows how much I like Acuras. He really likes mine, but itsn’t willing to head into that price point (yet).
Anyway, called my Acura guy and asked him what the least expensive TLX was on the lot. He had a base model, that according to him, are tough to come by.
We went and looked at it....a pretty steel grey with black interior. Pretty drab in my opinion, but I’m not buying it. Didn’t get to drive it much because it was raining pretty hard. He actually let me test drive it, too. Fun car. Obviously lighter than mine, which is a good thing. 4 cyl, which was a fun motor, in need of more power (who doesn’t want more power?). But, as Acura engines go, they’re all silky smooth and they very willingly love to rev. Trans is good...I think it’s the Acura double clutch trans. No issues at all with it. Performs similarly to mine, which is a good thing.m. It steers, handles, rides, feels like a high quality car (which it is, actually).
It’s more softly sprung, and doesn’t have the handling mine has. It understeers (although I’ve had ones understeer a lot worse). Then again, the one he’s looking at is a FWD 4 Cyl. Seats aren’t as good, not even close. Same goes for the base stereo vs the ELS in mine. All the safety tech is there, though. That puts it on par with a lot of high buck cars on the market.
Told the sales guy to be nice. He said he would put him in it for $30K. To me, that sounds like a pretty good price, but again, not my money.
I suggested he wait until he could look and drive it again when it’s not raining.
For me, very impressed with the “base” model TLX.
Tell him to CPO. My local guy had some strong deals last I looked. A 2017 v6 tech, miles below 10, for about that money. Way more car.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
a Dad I know from hockey just picked up an L Certified 14 or 15 Es350 with Ultimate Package for just over $21K.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
https://www.acuraturnersville.com/inventory/certified-used-2017-acura-tlx-3-5-v-6-9-at-p-aws-with-technology-package-front-wheel-drive-sedan-19uub2f52ha000065
a few more miles, but top of the line (short of A spec?)
https://www.acuraturnersville.com/inventory/certified-used-2017-acura-tlx-3-5-v-6-9-at-sh-awd-with-advance-package-all-wheel-drive-sedan-19uub3f70ha001514
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I used to to drive only coupes with 4, 5, and 6 speed stick transmissions. Those were the good old days. Now, sedans completely meet my needs for a daily driver.
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
A. Give up the sweet Acura V6
B. The “geegaws” the TLX higher specs come with
Not my money, howeve! TLX base is a whole lot of sports sedan for $30K.
But, the V6, SHAWD, ELS stereo, great seats, handling, ride, all of it.....that’s a lot more car for about $10K more.
Dealer had a couple of CPO ‘17 TLX V6 SH AWD cars. One with 6K miles, the other with 8K....practically new.
Personally, I’d take the optioned up CPO cars instead of the new 4 cyl base. But again, these don’t seem to lose much value.
My advice to my son’s friend? Wait unti the ‘19s hit the showroom and see if you can score the new 4 cyl A Specs for high $30s MSRP.
Wouldn’t trade mine for any of the ones we looked at. Was impressed with the 4 cyl for the price, though.
Right now, I am more fixated on the upcoming RDX! the wife likes that one (from pictures).
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
OTOH....the C250 is a 2014 model and came with 12k miles on it, it now has 22k after two seasons....10 months of driving. I definitely believe in CPOs in a lot of situations, so, if you can get a fully dressed CPO 1 year old TLX for around the price of a new one, IMHO, I think it would be worth it. Ultimately, more satisfying drive, less chance of getting tired of it.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250