I've watched many of these 'cars being towed' from a particular lot videos. #Drumbeats is the best part(they all have #Drumbeats after a certain date) and usually funny comments added. I found one where nobody pees in the lot when they park. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob4P7zWhSXs
Sorry guys, I don’t buy it. Looks like more fluff made for the internet to me. Why? Because there are too many perfectly placed camera angles. On top of that the video quality rivals that of a good movie or TV production. Anytime I’ve seen security video’s the picture quality was very grainy and as a result, it would have been difficult to tell the color of the vehicles being towed let alone the model.
FWIW, for those that buy into this stuff, I have a nice bridge I’m trying to dump.
+1 .....but, I often see over the long term the little flaws that make it $10000 less start to show up. Might not be as nice handling, seats might not be as comfortable on a long trip....things it takes time to notice.
When I bought the 2015 E400 I tried an Audi A6. I mentioned I wasn't ready to buy yet, had a few cars to test drive....such as a Jag and MB. Salesman who seemed very honest said some of his Audi customers moved to Jaguar, saved $10000, but came back...it wasn't the same as their Audi.
Could be true, might not be..........but, it has a very possible sound to it.
I've watched many of these 'cars being towed' from a particular lot videos. #Drumbeats is the best part(they all have #Drumbeats after a certain date) and usually funny comments added. I found one where nobody pees in the lot when they park. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob4P7zWhSXs
Sorry guys, I don’t buy it. Looks like more fluff made for the internet to me. Why? Because there are too many perfectly placed camera angles. On top of that the video quality rivals that of a good movie or TV production. Anytime I’ve seen security video’s the picture quality was very grainy and as a result, it would have been difficult to tell the color of the vehicles being towed let alone the model.
FWIW, for those that buy into this stuff, I have a nice bridge I’m trying to dump.
jmonroe
Man you are crabby lately!
Still upset you bought a gray car or something?
I find JMonroe 1 has a much better sense of humor....but, he also has a very argumentative side to him too.
Hey guys, I’m really the same old me. Never liked it when someone tried to insult what little intelligence I have. That’s just downright cruel. As for the old mans gray colored car, I’ll live with it and it seems to be the preferred color for that car and keeps it from depreciating too much. FWIW, I got that info from a salesman and the SA when the Genny was in for it’s last oil change. Sure hope those guys weren’t trying to insult my intelligence. Come to think of it, it was a Hyundai store...dammit. :@
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
My best friend just bought a new Genesis G80 3.3 liter V6 Sport with Twin Turbo AWD in Siberian Ice (Silver) with Gray Nappa interior. Car is fully loaded with just about everything I have on my E450 4MATIC. He paid $53,000 +++. I drove it this morning and these are my impressions:
Car is really attractive and has a nice stance. Body fit is excellent and the wheels are quite nicely done. The interior is roomy except for the rear headroom - I felt my head against the roof when I sat back there. Audio system is above average and the screen is large. Quite powerful and handled beautifully around town. I took it onto the Turnpike and it held the lane with almost no need to adjust the steering wheel to keep it going in a straight line. The seats were comfortable and luxurious.
For a net cost of $10,000 less than my E450 cost me, not including tax, fees etc., it is well worth the money. If I was getting the G80, I would have leased it because resale value on the Genesis line is not very strong - but then again, neither is the Mercedes, BMW and Audi at the higher ends.
He wanted the AWD because that's what he has been driving for 12 years. He bought a 2008 Infiniti M35X back in 2008 and has 110,000 miles on it. It still runs perfectly with no issues, so he decided to give the Infiniti to his grandson because the trade value from several dealers was less than desirable. At least his grandson will enjoy the car for many more years the way my friend takes care of his cars.
All in all, I give it a thumbs up for anyone looking for a luxury, powerful AWD sedan that is priced well below any of its competitors.
You forgot the most important test. How were the wipers?
watching that period XKE test, they got IIRC 6.2 0-60. and said that it had too much power for the street.
The idjits at Consumer Reports thought that the first Fox body 5.0 Mustangs might have too much power- and I quit listening to Car Talk when the Magliozzis announced that the first M Roadster had too much power and that they thought the government should limit horsepower.
My wife should work for Consumer Reports.
We were out last evening looking at building lots. I accelerated quickly once all the way up to.....45 mph. She went nuts.
Sounds like my wife. If she see's taillights come on half a mile ahead she lets out a squawk (scares the hell out of me) and screams, SLOW DOWN, SLOW DOWN like an imminent collision is about to happen.
My best friend just bought a new Genesis G80 3.3 liter V6 Sport with Twin Turbo AWD in Siberian Ice (Silver) with Gray Nappa interior. Car is fully loaded with just about everything I have on my E450 4MATIC. He paid $53,000 +++. I drove it this morning and these are my impressions:
Car is really attractive and has a nice stance. Body fit is excellent and the wheels are quite nicely done. The interior is roomy except for the rear headroom - I felt my head against the roof when I sat back there. Audio system is above average and the screen is large. Quite powerful and handled beautifully around town. I took it onto the Turnpike and it held the lane with almost no need to adjust the steering wheel to keep it going in a straight line. The seats were comfortable and luxurious.
For a net cost of $10,000 less than my E450 cost me, not including tax, fees etc., it is well worth the money. If I was getting the G80, I would have leased it because resale value on the Genesis line is not very strong - but then again, neither is the Mercedes, BMW and Audi at the higher ends.
He wanted the AWD because that's what he has been driving for 12 years. He bought a 2008 Infiniti M35X back in 2008 and has 110,000 miles on it. It still runs perfectly with no issues, so he decided to give the Infiniti to his grandson because the trade value from several dealers was less than desirable. At least his grandson will enjoy the car for many more years the way my friend takes care of his cars.
All in all, I give it a thumbs up for anyone looking for a luxury, powerful AWD sedan that is priced well below any of its competitors.
You forgot the most important test. How were the wipers?
DARN! YOU BEAT ME TO IT!
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watching that period XKE test, they got IIRC 6.2 0-60. and said that it had too much power for the street.
The idjits at Consumer Reports thought that the first Fox body 5.0 Mustangs might have too much power- and I quit listening to Car Talk when the Magliozzis announced that the first M Roadster had too much power and that they thought the government should limit horsepower.
My wife should work for Consumer Reports.
We were out last evening looking at building lots. I accelerated quickly once all the way up to.....45 mph. She went nuts.
Sounds like my wife. If she see's taillights come on half a mile ahead she lets out a squawk (scares the hell out of me) and screams, SLOW DOWN, SLOW DOWN like an imminent collision is about to happen.
Damn, there were triplets.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
my wife does the same thing. Grabs the Oh **** handle, gasps, all that. so of course I jump and start looking around to see if I missed something important. So far, has not been the case.
watching that period XKE test, they got IIRC 6.2 0-60. and said that it had too much power for the street.
The idjits at Consumer Reports thought that the first Fox body 5.0 Mustangs might have too much power- and I quit listening to Car Talk when the Magliozzis announced that the first M Roadster had too much power and that they thought the government should limit horsepower.
My wife should work for Consumer Reports.
We were out last evening looking at building lots. I accelerated quickly once all the way up to.....45 mph. She went nuts.
Sounds like my wife. If she see's taillights come on half a mile ahead she lets out a squawk (scares the hell out of me) and screams, SLOW DOWN, SLOW DOWN like an imminent collision is about to happen.
Damn, there were triplets.
jmonroe
Try this one on for size.
I had to stop behind someone waiting to turn left. There was a car coming the other way that was in sight. Without exaggerating I could have turned, backed up to where I started and turned again before the oncoming car got there.
Of course, because I never learn, I commented on it. I was told, "I would have waited too".
my wife does the same thing. Grabs the Oh **** handle, gasps, all that. so of course I jump and start looking around to see if I missed something important. So far, has not been the case.
I pointed out that there was another handle to grab right by her head. That turned out to not be a good thing to say.
my wife does the same thing. Grabs the Oh **** handle, gasps, all that. so of course I jump and start looking around to see if I missed something important. So far, has not been the case.
I pointed out that there was another handle to grab right by her head. That turned out to not be a good thing to say.
I don’t have to tell her about that handle. It’s the most used accessory in both of our cars. Always have to wipe off sweaty prints from those things. At least I can handle that. Will probably have to go to a trim shop at trade in time to see if they can piece in some carpet in the passenger foot well, though. Would hate like hell to have to replace all of that carpeting. :@
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
It isn't staged, there are No Parking you will be towed signs all along the building and it is a 24 hour business. Many of the tows are at night, so that has kept a lot tipsy drivers off the road.
2024 Ford F-150 STX, 2023 Ford Explorer ST, 91 Mustang GT vert
Hmmm, anyone else notice it’s always the same lot. Might not be able to convince other businesses to join in on the fluff. But, the video quality is top notch.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
It isn't staged, there are No Parking you will be towed signs all along the building and it is a 24 hour business. Many of the tows are at night, so that has kept a lot tipsy drivers off the road.
Oh, so now the guy provides a great social service. This gets better all the time.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
It isn't staged, there are No Parking you will be towed signs all along the building and it is a 24 hour business. Many of the tows are at night, so that has kept a lot tipsy drivers off the road.
Clearly it must be a money-maker for them or otherwise they would just install a gate.
Mike, don't I recall that you tested a Genesis before you decided to buy and found it's ride too firm? Or am I hallucinating?
You are hallucinating as you usually do after some scotch - but yes, I drove a G80 and yes it was stiff - but as I found out, so is the E450 4MATIC because it comes with the sport package. So when I compare both cars, they are both a bit stiff. But I do miss the ride and handling of the S450 - but it was too big a nut for me to crack this time.
I think we all are in the same boat. I took the on ramp to 42 last night in the Volvo at a pretty good clip and was called a maniac.
Didn't help that I nailed it when I hit the straightaway too.
We didn't have the kids and I hadn't driven the car for 3 weeks so I felt it was necessary.
My wifes the same way. However yesterday when we were out in the BMW with the top down on a beautiful day in the country we hit a couple of curves where the little yellow speed sign stated a recommended 45 MPH speed. However I didn't slow down for these curves and impressed the wife as the car took the curves perfectly.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
My best friend just bought a new Genesis G80 3.3 liter V6 Sport with Twin Turbo AWD in Siberian Ice (Silver) with Gray Nappa interior. Car is fully loaded with just about everything I have on my E450 4MATIC. He paid $53,000 +++. I drove it this morning and these are my impressions:
Car is really attractive and has a nice stance. Body fit is excellent and the wheels are quite nicely done. The interior is roomy except for the rear headroom - I felt my head against the roof when I sat back there. Audio system is above average and the screen is large. Quite powerful and handled beautifully around town. I took it onto the Turnpike and it held the lane with almost no need to adjust the steering wheel to keep it going in a straight line. The seats were comfortable and luxurious.
For a net cost of $10,000 less than my E450 cost me, not including tax, fees etc., it is well worth the money. If I was getting the G80, I would have leased it because resale value on the Genesis line is not very strong - but then again, neither is the Mercedes, BMW and Audi at the higher ends.
He wanted the AWD because that's what he has been driving for 12 years. He bought a 2008 Infiniti M35X back in 2008 and has 110,000 miles on it. It still runs perfectly with no issues, so he decided to give the Infiniti to his grandson because the trade value from several dealers was less than desirable. At least his grandson will enjoy the car for many more years the way my friend takes care of his cars.
All in all, I give it a thumbs up for anyone looking for a luxury, powerful AWD sedan that is priced well below any of its competitors.
You forgot the most important test. How were the wipers?
I do know - it wasn't raining this morning. But this evening, it poured.
if the signs are big and obvious, i have no sympathy for the people getting towed. But there are a lot of places (certainly in Philly) where the signs are very obscure and hard to find (and often totally hidden or missing) intentionally, by the tow companies, specifically to reel in suckers. It has nothing to do with keeping a businesses lot open, and all about revenue for the tow company (I assume the lot owner gets a cut of the action of course).
Yes, it poured this afternoon here in northern Broward County, Florida. I was getting petrol at the local Cumberland Farms and luckily, I had cover over my head as it was booming out there. Wanted to stop at Walgreens on the way home but since it seemed to get a bit worse, I just went home and pulled in the nice dry garage. Something to be said for a clean garage where it's used for it's intended reason, not a storage closet!
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
A week or so ago I purchased an air fryer, well tonight I decided to give it its first workout and made some chicken strips and french fries. They turned out pretty good and I am looking forward to trying out other things with it. Anyone else use an air fryer?
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
It's alongside a building in a publicly accessible alley. Probably expensive to put up a fence and a gate. This way makes for funny videos and punishes entitled idiots ("park where I want" is a serious problem in cities), and probably helps keep someone employed. Sounds fine to me.
Many private lots have staff deputized by local police to issue parking tickets. Seems a more appropriate punishment than a megabucks towing/impound fee.
A week or so ago I purchased an air fryer, well tonight I decided to give it its first workout and made some chicken strips and french fries. They turned out pretty good and I am looking forward to trying out other things with it. Anyone else use an air fryer?
we have one. It works well. Try homemade onion rings. Those really come out well. And garlic Parmesan potato wedges.
I’ve seen a bit of the stop light wars in my Stinger. Surprising, as my former Cobra was slower than the Stinger, but no one wanted to test it.
Mostly, it is the guys in the terrible sounding JC Whitney exhaust systems, or even worse lighting schemes for the front and the rear. They’ve ranged from Cobalts to Civics...even a 6 cyl Mustang or two (pretty easy to tell those as they have GT badges glued all over them and sound anemic, to boot).
Depends on my mood, sometimes I engage, sometimes I lead them on a little bit letting them stay relatively even, until I get tired of the game and take off. Sometimes, I let them get way ahead of me, and then blow past them. Sometimes, I just leisurely go about my merry way without engaging them.
One thing’s for sure, those who only see the KIA badge and have no idea what it really is, are shocked at the end of the run (if they even pull even with me to see me gloat).
I can’t imagine a more fragile ego than someone who would glue GT badges on a V6 Mustang. And then to get smoked by a Kia must be the ultimate humiliation.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I've watched many of these 'cars being towed' from a particular lot videos. #Drumbeats is the best part(they all have #Drumbeats after a certain date) and usually funny comments added. I found one where nobody pees in the lot when they park. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob4P7zWhSXs
Sorry guys, I don’t buy it. Looks like more fluff made for the internet to me. Why? Because there are too many perfectly placed camera angles. On top of that the video quality rivals that of a good movie or TV production. Anytime I’ve seen security video’s the picture quality was very grainy and as a result, it would have been difficult to tell the color of the vehicles being towed let alone the model.
FWIW, for those that buy into this stuff, I have a nice bridge I’m trying to dump.
jmonroe
I’m pretty sure it’s legit. The company deals in sophisticated electronics which is why the quality and coverage is good. They are adjacent to an entertainment district so people are always parking illegally. I think the guy who makes those videos works the night shift and has lots of time on his hands.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
my wife does the same thing. Grabs the Oh **** handle, gasps, all that. so of course I jump and start looking around to see if I missed something important. So far, has not been the case.
What are you doing riding around with my wife! :@
She’ll gasp at a car parked in a lot a half mile away.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Something to be said for a clean garage where it's used for it's intended reason, not a storage closet!
We are in the early stages of looking to a buy a bigger home. I told my wife my one absolute non-negotiable is a two car garage that will fit our cars. There will be no junk in there either. That is what the shed is for.
A week or so ago I purchased an air fryer, well tonight I decided to give it its first workout and made some chicken strips and french fries. They turned out pretty good and I am looking forward to trying out other things with it. Anyone else use an air fryer?
I don't know anything about air fryers. What do you use, air virgin cooking oil?
The M3 I looked at is not a player. The new "Ultra High Performance" Chinese tires were just one example of owner neglect...
Speaking of tires, what have you heard about the Michelin Pilot Sport AS4?
Not a lot. They replace the Pilot Sport A/S 3+, a tire I have been very pleased with on the Club Sport and M235i. I would have put them on the 2er if the had been available. My gut feeling is that they perform at least as well or better than summer high performance tires of 5-10 years ago. I’m not looking for great snow/ice traction so much as I’m wanting a tire that is usable below 40F.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
We all have our different “preferred” brands of cars. No secret I love Acuras. But, I’ve dabbled with Audis, Cadillacs, Chevies, Fords, in addition to the Kia. I will say this, comparing fit and finish, Kia is up there with the best of them. In some ways, their engineering is better than those others.
The gap between a Kia/Hyundai/Genesis and the rest of the crowd isn’t what it was 20-25 years ago. They’ve caught up fast. And, I’d put it up against even the vaunted Honda or Toyota vehicles, which are known to have the best build quality in the business.
As Mike points out, the G80 he test drove is quite nice. I can vouch for the drivetrain he drove, as it’s the same as what’s in my Stinger.
I had two Hyundais in the last 5 years. Both excellent cars, and well made. Would have no qualms buying another one (and I was leaning toward the Santa Fe over the RDX this year, but, it was the wife's car).
We have had three Hyundais. The 2008 Elantra was perfect despite my wife doing $9,000 of damage to it before the temp plates came off.
The 2009 Genesis did have some electrical issues early on but the dealer did a good job working with corporate techs to fix.
Lastly the 2017 Elantra was also flawless. I can't say that I ever really loved that car, but it was a joy to own. It took a beating and was dirt cheap to own and maintain.
My brother replaced his Fusion with a 2020 Elantra Sport in May. He's very happy with it and I'll echo the comments about build quality, flawless all around and on par with any of the industry stalwarts.
1997 Honda Prelude Base - 2022 Acura MDX Type S Advance - 2021 Honda Passport Sport - 2006 BMW 330Ci ZHP
The M3 I looked at is not a player. The new "Ultra High Performance" Chinese tires were just one example of owner neglect...
Speaking of tires, what have you heard about the Michelin Pilot Sport AS4?
Not a lot. They replace the Pilot Sport A/S 3+, a tire I have been very pleased with on the Club Sport and M235i. I would have put them on the 2er if the had been available. My gut feeling is that they perform at least as well or better than summer high performance tires of 5-10 years ago. I’m not looking for great snow/ice traction so much as I’m wanting a tire that is usable below 40F.
Bingo! That’s exactly what I’m looking for. Max performance without coming apart if I sneak out for a drive on a 30 degree day.
One other thing, have you noticed any whine from your A/S 3+ as they age? That’s something I’m trying to get away from.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
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Still upset you bought a gray car or something?
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
.....but, I often see over the long term the little flaws that make it $10000 less start to show up. Might not be as nice handling, seats might not be as comfortable on a long trip....things it takes time to notice.
When I bought the 2015 E400 I tried an Audi A6. I mentioned I wasn't ready to buy yet, had a few cars to test drive....such as a Jag and MB. Salesman who seemed very honest said some of his Audi customers moved to Jaguar, saved $10000, but came back...it wasn't the same as their Audi.
Could be true, might not be..........but, it has a very possible sound to it.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
Penalty... Unsportsmanlike conduct.
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jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Didn't help that I nailed it when I hit the straightaway too.
We didn't have the kids and I hadn't driven the car for 3 weeks so I felt it was necessary.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
I had to stop behind someone waiting to turn left. There was a car coming the other way that was in sight. Without exaggerating I could have turned, backed up to where I started and turned again before the oncoming car got there.
Of course, because I never learn, I commented on it. I was told, "I would have waited too".
2025 Forester Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport
2025 Forester Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
'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
Many of the tows are at night, so that has kept a lot tipsy drivers off the road.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
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
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
She’ll gasp at a car parked in a lot a half mile away.
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
We are in the early stages of looking to a buy a bigger home. I told my wife my one absolute non-negotiable is a two car garage that will fit our cars. There will be no junk in there either. That is what the shed is for.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
that is the one area I won't let me wife junk up. She stuffed the basement full but she can't have my garage.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
The gap between a Kia/Hyundai/Genesis and the rest of the crowd isn’t what it was 20-25 years ago. They’ve caught up fast. And, I’d put it up against even the vaunted Honda or Toyota vehicles, which are known to have the best build quality in the business.
As Mike points out, the G80 he test drove is quite nice. I can vouch for the drivetrain he drove, as it’s the same as what’s in my Stinger.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
The 2009 Genesis did have some electrical issues early on but the dealer did a good job working with corporate techs to fix.
Lastly the 2017 Elantra was also flawless. I can't say that I ever really loved that car, but it was a joy to own. It took a beating and was dirt cheap to own and maintain.
I'd certainly own another Hyundai or Kia.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
My ex has a new-ish Santa Fe, and my son bought a new E-GT a couple of years ago, and handed down his Accent to his wife.
Plus, my mom has the '03 Sonata, which my sister is currently driving (and, I hope to inherit, once I can get to CA and bring it back to CO)
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One other thing, have you noticed any whine from your A/S 3+ as they age? That’s something I’m trying to get away from.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible