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2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I thought it was something right out of the 80s, a big plush floating barge with slow awkward steering and not great handling. There are so many cars that have been developed since that design came out....I wouldn't even have it on my list.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
'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
That makes it even more of a status feature.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
This part was very telling, and the transmission is what I noticed too:
The transmission might cause some annoyances, too, as some find that it lags when shifting. There are a lot of good things to say about the Chrysler 300, but overall, it's outperformed by well-rounded, well-reviewed, and lower-priced competitors like the Chevy Impala and Buick LaCrosse. Those cars and several others in the class are worth a look.
U.S. News ranks it number 8 of 11 large size cars. Though not many points difference between the top and bottom cars. The order if interested, 1. Impala, 2 LaCross 2 Chev SS (never heard of it), 2 Avalon, 5 Maxima, 6 Cadenza 6 Avalon hybrid, 8 Chryco 300 9 Charger 10 Azera and 11 Taurus....that is another one that I don't get. They said it lost points because of its old style interior.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Fiat/Chrysler does a great job marketing the Jeep line, but I never see ads or TV commercials advertising the Chrysler 300 line. I have seen ads for the Chrysler 200 line. I wonder if they are thinking of eliminating the Chrysler 300 in the near future. They have a great opportunity here of increasing sales with a major redesign of the 300. One of my neighbors here in my building bought one a year ago. I've driven in it and found it to be more than I expected in terms of comfort and interior design. Materials also were nice.
What keeps their company going is the Dodge Charger, Chrysler 200, and their Jeep line. I don't see many Challengers out on the road, though. Many Law Enforcement departments (State, County and City) have gone to the Dodge Charger for their cars. Florida uses them almost exclusively on the Turnpike System and Interstates. Palm Beach, Broward and Miami/Dade Counties also have a ton of them. Even my own city is beefing up its motor pool with Chargers.
I don't know how their truck and SUV divisions are doing in comparison to GMC, Ford and GM, however I see fewer and fewer Dodge trucks and SUV's on the road. I hope they succeed and compete well with the other homemade brands here in the U.S. - they have slimmed down their offerings and seem to be building plants.
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
If he needs help finding one our poster buddy @driver100 is a good "looker-upper".
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
Whenever they did the slight facelift of the 300, like the current car, I don't like it as much. Seems like my sister's has a teeny bit more brightwork on it. I know it has a side molding which I like on such a slab-sided car.
Still looks in great condition.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Are you taking that job at your son's new establishment? Those waxing skills will be put to good use.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Here it goes or should I say here it went:
Since the Spring is not too far off my Son was thinking of buying one of those do it yourself car washes. There is one not too far from him for sale, but he was going to put a twist on that. He was thinking about, weather permitting, he'd hire some ladies to wash the car for you, at an option price of course, clad in as skimpy as the law allowed, bikini/tong bathing suits.
After he got to thinking more about it he could see that this very seasonable endeavor would not work. Maybe if he lived where Mike lives he'd still be considering it but not anymore. For all I know they might already exist around Mike's place.
Now, since the car wash is out, he is thinking about flipping houses and he even has one in mind but he has to do more homework before he decides on that.
I'm shaking my head about that too but not to the point it hurts. If nothing else his mother no longer has to be scraped off the ceiling.
Sorry @oldfarmer50, no pictures unless you want to see updated kitchens/bathrooms and maybe some saw dust and 2X4's as the work proceeds.
Just thought you guys would want to know.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
This happens once every few years and really isn't anything to get too worked up about - you can't go anywhere anyway so unless you need a hospital or whatever it's best just to ride it out and then count on a few hours work the next day to dig out. But there are always idiots who decide they need to go to get fast food or booze or whatever that then do something really stupid and get themselves in trouble. As long as the power stays on most of the time we're good.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Unless you consider a Serpentine belt magically snapping prematurely which resulted in loss of power everything; no power steering or power brakes if I remember correctly. The car made it home to Sacramento from Reno, NV though!
When I come visit my mom and son, more often than not I have a rental. We rarely see each other.
The one occasion was for my son's HS graduation.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
Around the Burgh we didn't get any snow but quite a bit of wind. It was bad enough that a tree that has been the home of some Bald Eagles in a section of the city blew over and now these locally famous eagles don't have a home anymore and an egg that was in their nest is gone.
They caught all of this on a camera that was installed a few years ago to watch these famous eagles.
Don't be surprised if you see it on the national evening news if you haven't seen it already.
Let us know when you have dug yourself out so we don't have to send a search party.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
I did it at about 100K miles; owner's manual says 102K (huh? LOL).
I think it has been done before....even haircuts. But, not enough customers and after the novelty wears off...well, it loses it's appeal. It will also put off a lot of other potential customers. We have an American Car Wash nearby and they are good. Some people get a $40 pass that allows you as many washes as you may want in a month.
I think the car wash business is a bit of a gamble, as more and more dealers do it for free. Maybe rebuilding homes, but, you gotta know what you are doing...not for the faint hearted. Those TV guys always tear down a wall and find a million termites or cockroaches running around....that they never counted on.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
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Turned out better that I had hoped for, and was the last room to be done.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
But ... I do like and respect the way they support animal rescue. I have volunteered with and worked with a number of animal rescue outfits down through the decades, and I've never seen a company that did more to walk-the-walk than Subaru. For that, they have my respect.
End of story.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
When we got Mrs. j's '12 Subie Legacy, Subaru was doing their annual donation promotion for animals. They were very serious about what animal charity we wanted the promotional $200 donation to go to. I originally thought it was a gimmick but was pleased to find out I was wrong.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
Wasn't the 300 built on Mercedes underpinnings? Don't be too harsh on your car's cousin.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
On house flipping be careful of where you do it. I've read that the real sucessful flips are done only where real estate values are rapidly rising. So Florida or Texas might be good but old rust belt cities not so much. Was talking to a couple who tried flipping in my area and are still paying off the loses.
As for the pictures, you could have at least slipped into a thong and posted a few selfies after leading us on like that.
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
Went with a couple of friends for dinner last night. He and his wife just bought an Avalon. Not something that's my cup of tea. But, I'm not sure why someone would buy a Lexus given they can buy an Avalon that seems every bit as nice as any Lexus I've ever been in.
Didn't drive it, but I'll assume it's like most Toyotas.....big on smooth ride. He kicked it down a couple of times.....it's got some speed to it, which was suprising. He said he got $7K off MSRP. Of course, I had to come home and look up the MSRP. For a totally loaded Limited, which is what his was, the number is around $43K. If he isn't "fudging" about the $7K discount, that's a very nice car for $36K.
I'm almost tempted to test drive one.
Plus, you're at the mercy of weather. You get a year with a lot of cold, or snow, or rain, etc....you're going to be looking to outlay a lot of cash, with no income coming in, sometimes for a long period of time.
I know the chains (Mike's Car Wash, Mr Clean Car Wasth, etc) make it work because they have economies of scale.
I have a "guy" that does hand washes and details. He's very good. But, he's in a single bay garage that he owns, and his business comes from word of mouth. On a good day, he can hand wash and/or detail about 10 cars. A wash is $40. A wash and wax is $125. A full detail where the leather is cleaned and treated, carpets shampoo, Q-tips get the dust out of the vents, etc...will run $175 and up (more for trucks and SUVs). Hard way to make a living.
But, he can only work about 100-150 days out of the year. Tough business, regardless of the way you wash the vehicles.
That doesn't include those little "accidents' where wheels might have scuffs, and the car wash has to take the blame because it can't be proven it was already that way when brought in ($250 wheel eats up the profit for an entire day).
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
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FWIW I find his blog to be refreshing compared to the typical news report on weather and what not.
This is today's update, more heavy rain on the way http://cliffmass.blogspot.com/2017_02_01_archive.html
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
I avoid those places with brushes because they can do a number on your paint. The one I use has no brushes, no rails to scratch your rims. You pull in on a flat floor and the sprayers move around your car. Doesn't clean quite as well as a brush system but less chance of damage. Friend at work had $1000 in damage done to her 350Z when a brush ripped of her rear wiper and beat dents into the trunk with it.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible