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The normal gas station $10-$12 wash sets up too many conditions for swirling or damage. One example In CA, those “industrial type” car washes are mandated to use internally recycled water. They can add fresh water to top off.
When my two girls were young, we would wash/dry/polish Zaino, vacuum & clean two at a time. Neither now has any affinity doing any car work.🤪 They’ve changed tires, T/P, oil/filter changes, air filters, engine washing & correct fluids replenishment, correct & safe jacking procedures etc. So they’ve seen the good, bad, the ugly.
I’ve seen 1 to 4 folks do the hand washing/internal cleaning@ the local shop. Around here also, there are mobile car wash options. They will come/go anywhere you want to get your car washed.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Hoping soon.
The Subie has 36k miles, the Mazda 86k IIRC, that is like 10 to 15 years more use, for about $3000. I have to say, JM's offer sounds pretty good.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
I worked last night, didn't see Jmonroe post till an hour or so ago. I am intrigued. :-)
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I don’t follow the foreign makes as closely but I bet they have their stories too (like the Honda/Acura glass transmissions)
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Rent your clothes? Ewwwwwwwwww!
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I’ve liked the Tremec MT 6 speed. However, GM didn’t mate the V8 with enough safety factor torque head room. (385 hp/# ft, 405 hp/# ft safety factor)
So for example the VW Touareg 3.0 L TDI has 406 # ft mated to an 8 speed AT 620 # ft. The AT is curiously a Toyota product. I loved both products.
Oh oh, my new car has the 2.0L Theta engine. I read some articles about premature bearing failure too.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
One Mercedes service is going cost more than 5 years maintenance on a Ford.
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
But if MB refuses to do anymore diesels, at the appropriate time, I will probably switch back to Lexus or Toyota, as gutless as they are.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Usually first service is free, but I'm including it as paid.
Honda quality ratings seem about par with Ford and GM. They don't seem to be in the same class as Toyota anymore. But then, I'm not sure Toyota is significantly enough higher in QC anymore to allow them much of a price premium. Maybe someday Southeast Toyota may have to cut back on the gouge compared to elsewhere in the country. I know I wouldn't pay much of a premium compared to the competition on most cars today. The quality spread has shrunk considerably from a decade ago. Eventually most buyers are going to catch on.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Yes they do.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Icon I6L Golf Cart
I don't doubt that any of the numbers you are posting are accurate, but any way you look at it, a Mercedes is not inexpensive to own.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XI7jC57GuZM
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Icon I6L Golf Cart
German car + Age + Miles = Depth of the Money Pit
Where GC is assigned a value of 1 through 5 (Porsche, BMW, VW, Mercedes, Audi); Age expressed in years since new; Miles expressed unit of 10,000, e.g. 1 unit = 10,000.
In theory, the deepest MP you can achieve in the real world would be something like 5+20+25---so a score of 50 you're in so deep you will never be seen again.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
The main numeric multiplier is, of course, the make of car. Every car made will cost more to maintain and repair as you pile on age and miles.
I suppose we'd need to factor in how much money you actually have to throw into the pit. The more you have, the easier it is to climb out.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
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'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
What do you do again, oldfarmer... are you a consultant to auto dealerships?
"Hi Jim,
I’ve been in the car business for 27 years. I used to run car dealerships. I now consult for about 150 dealerships and then sell 15-20 cars a month as well.
My vehicles are fully inspected and are nicer than what most dealers carry. Along with that, I price my cars below the market avg as well factoring options, mileage and equipment.
I’d love to help you all if I can.
Thanks Ron"
Ron says his prices are below market average, must be dealer retail. They are usually really clean cars with good miles. Usually with fresh rubber. Good name brand tires.Told me in another email his cars are usually better than ones on dealers lot. He apparently doing well as I've noticed his cars don't last long on Craigslist. Maybe a week or less on average.
Anyhow, this guy seems to be honest. When I told him I was interested in the car, but it was $500 above Kelley Blue Book, he responded that KBB is a good guide, but they don't sell cars. Explain please??? How's this guy getting much more than what any of you would ever pay? Good cars,.good mileage. Has cars that are in the price range that is in high demand?
And generally speaking, Edmunds TMV is usually a thousand of two UNDER KBB.
https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/mount-washington-2010-mercury-milan/6848837008.html
That commercial is still better than from where I just bought a car.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
I recently saw a CL private sale of a 2010 Milan locally with 60,000 miles listed for $7,000.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250