Edmunds Members - Cars and Conversations (Archived)

19049059079099103158

Comments

  • ventureventure Member Posts: 3,172
    jmonroe said:

    venture said:

    The wife and I were at Lowes earlier this evening. When we left and were walking to my car, I suddenly realized I was by myself. She is not in to cars at all. She was standing next to a grey Q50 waiting for me to unlock the door. :D

    So you think. That was a hint. :)

    jmonroe
    LOL. I don't know. Maybe an omen? The Fusion just turned 3 so it's about time. I've sort of been looking, but really like the Fusion. Perfect size, looks good, and is optioned just the way I want a car.

    AWD sedans are not plentiful until you start entering the area where the law of diminishing returns sets in.

    2025 Forester Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport

  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,333
    carnaught said:

    I know it's not the same, but have any of the enthusiasts here collected diecast cars in recent years?

    I have a few from 15 or so years ago but found I get very little out of them. They just are something else to gather dust. I have enough stuff like that.

    2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6

  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,467
    I had that Bond Aston, but in a bigger size. Not sure if it was 1/24, but I think a little smaller (but much bigger than Matchbox). Bought it in Bermuda sometime in the early 70s when I was there as a kid. Wish I still had it!

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

  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,247
    venture said:

    The wife and I were at Lowes earlier this evening. When we left and were walking to my car, I suddenly realized I was by myself. She is not in to cars at all. She was standing next to a grey Q50 waiting for me to unlock the door. :D

    You don't understand women. She wasn't at the wrong car, she was telling you that this was the one she wanted you to buy for her.

    Better get over to the Infinity store first thing in the morning. :p

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

  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,467
    Infiniti, the new official car of Edmunds forums?

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

  • tjc78tjc78 Member Posts: 17,040
    Like someone said earlier.  We had a BMW, run then VW (lots of them)  now Infiniti.  What's next?

    2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Icon I6L Golf Cart

  • ventureventure Member Posts: 3,172

    venture said:

    The wife and I were at Lowes earlier this evening. When we left and were walking to my car, I suddenly realized I was by myself. She is not in to cars at all. She was standing next to a grey Q50 waiting for me to unlock the door. :D

    You don't understand women. She wasn't at the wrong car, she was telling you that this was the one she wanted you to buy for her.

    Better get over to the Infinity store first thing in the morning. :p

    You are correct, but really - she doesn't know one car from another. I have passed her on the road that runs past our house and waved. She doesn't see me. She doesn't know what my car looks like because they all look alike to her.

    When I suggested she needed a new Forester, she didn't know why since hers was running OK. :o

    2025 Forester Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport

  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,751
    tjc78 said:
    Like someone said earlier.  We had a BMW, run then VW (lots of them)  now Infiniti.  What's next?
    Keep leaving out Caddy. I think we had 5 or 6 if you include GG's 3. :)

    '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

  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,247
    Driver 100:

    "OF Sounds like CL is just too risky for buying a car. If someone could devise a system so it could be kept honest then it would be worthwhile...no bargain is worth that kind of risk."

    If someone devised a system like that it would probably be a scam too. Buying any used car, ANYWHERE is a gamble because we don't really know how a car was treated. Some like you always go to a dealer and buy CPO. That gives you some insurance against short term failures. Others don't want to pay the extra price for that.

    CL has always been a bargain bin and you have to check things out carefully. I've developed a few tricks to weed out the obvious scams like looking at the background of photos to see if there are palm trees for a local car or if the listed phone number appears in multiple ads. CarFaxs, independent mechanic inspection, and sizing up the owner also help.

    Bottom line: nobody ever sold a used car because it was running TOO good.


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

  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,247
    edited April 2017
    venture said:

    venture said:

    The wife and I were at Lowes earlier this evening. When we left and were walking to my car, I suddenly realized I was by myself. She is not in to cars at all. She was standing next to a grey Q50 waiting for me to unlock the door. :D

    You don't understand women. She wasn't at the wrong car, she was telling you that this was the one she wanted you to buy for her.

    Better get over to the Infinity store first thing in the morning. :p

    You are correct, but really - she doesn't know one car from another. I have passed her on the road that runs past our house and waved. She doesn't see me. She doesn't know what my car looks like because they all look alike to her.

    When I suggested she needed a new Forester, she didn't know why since hers was running OK. :o
    Well they can be tricky with that innocent routine but when two ladies' men like me and jMonroe agree on something you better take it seriously. :D

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

  • graphicguygraphicguy Member Posts: 14,130

    Driver 100:


    Bottom line: nobody ever sold a used car because it was running TOO good.


    This group? We'll buy a used car just because it's Tuesday!!!!!
    2024 Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD Long Range
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,467
    there was a run on Dodges, but that was just Breld. Had a little Hyundai spurt at one point, but that seemed to have dried up. Drive went on his own Mercedes run (with a little help from Mike).

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

  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,528
    I had a rough day yesterday. My sister called me at work around 8:00 am to tell me that my brother in law didn't wake up yesterday AM. He was 40. They have 2 girls, ages 5 & 7. It is completely devastating

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

  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,847
    Oh my gosh. I'm so sorry, @nyccarguy
    2025 Jetta GLI Autobahn, 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xE
  • carnaughtcarnaught Member Posts: 3,582
    nyccarguy said:

    I had a rough day yesterday. My sister called me at work around 8:00 am to tell me that my brother in law didn't wake up yesterday AM. He was 40. They have 2 girls, ages 5 & 7. It is completely devastating

    Oh, @nyccarguy , I'm so sorry as well for your sister's, and your loss. At that age it's especially tragic.

  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Official Sponsor of the 2017 Car Buying Olympics :p
  • graphicguygraphicguy Member Posts: 14,130
    Bradd.....OMG! Sincerest condolences for you and your family's loss!
    2024 Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD Long Range
  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,247
    nyccarguy said:

    I had a rough day yesterday. My sister called me at work around 8:00 am to tell me that my brother in law didn't wake up yesterday AM. He was 40. They have 2 girls, ages 5 & 7. It is completely devastating

    That's terrible!

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

  • cdnpinheadcdnpinhead Member Posts: 5,618

    Bradd.....OMG! Sincerest condolences for you and your family's loss!

    +1, and so young makes it significantly harder to accept

    '08 Acura TSX, '17 Subaru Forester
  • explorerx4explorerx4 Member Posts: 20,772
    @Bradd,
    Terrible news for your sister and the kids. Prayers are with them.
    2024 Ford F-150 STX, 2023 Ford Explorer ST, 91 Mustang GT vert
  • Sandman6472Sandman6472 Member Posts: 7,231
    Think most dealerships have signs saying to not leave any personal stuff in your vehicle as "they are not responsible"! I see it at every dealership we go to. A shame no one emptied the c d player but that's just another life lesson learned. Luckily you had copies. But for anyone to think that the dealership should give any form of restitution, ain't gonna happen! Look at places like car washes and similar places and you'll find similar signage about not being responsible for a list of stuff. That's just the way it is now.

    The Sandman :)B)

    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)

  • suydamsuydam Member Posts: 5,078
    As an attorney once told me about such signs, "They can SAY they're not responsible. It doesn't mean that they AREN'T."
    '24 Kia Sportage PHEV
    '24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
  • jmonroejmonroe Member Posts: 8,989
    tjc78 said:

    Like someone said earlier.  We had a BMW, run then VW (lots of them)  now Infiniti.  What's next?

    Well it better not be a Genny or I'm turning in my membership to this site. :@

    jmonroe

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

  • jmonroejmonroe Member Posts: 8,989
    venture said:

    venture said:

    The wife and I were at Lowes earlier this evening. When we left and were walking to my car, I suddenly realized I was by myself. She is not in to cars at all. She was standing next to a grey Q50 waiting for me to unlock the door. :D

    You don't understand women. She wasn't at the wrong car, she was telling you that this was the one she wanted you to buy for her.

    Better get over to the Infinity store first thing in the morning. :p

    You are correct, but really - she doesn't know one car from another. I have passed her on the road that runs past our house and waved. She doesn't see me. She doesn't know what my car looks like because they all look alike to her.

    When I suggested she needed a new Forester, she didn't know why since hers was running OK. :o
    That sounds like the woman I slept with last night.

    Twins separated at birth ?? :o

    jmonroe

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

  • imidazol97imidazol97 Member Posts: 27,686
    edited April 2017
    suydam said:

    As an attorney once told me about such signs, "They can SAY they're not responsible. It doesn't mean that they AREN'T."

    Those signs are just as meaningful as the signs on the back of dump trucks saying "Not responsible for rocks thrown from road" and "Stay back 300 feet." Those are attempts to scare people away from going after them for the rocks dropped _from_ their trucks whether you're 300 feet back or not.

    There is constant construction on the OSU campus and I noticed in Columbus City that dump trucks carrying gravel or debris stop before getting on the freeway past The Ohio State campus and sweep gravel off the side rails and other parts of their trucks before hitting the higher speeds. Apparently Columbus Police enforce the responsibility and accountability.


    2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,

  • jmonroejmonroe Member Posts: 8,989
    nyccarguy said:

    I had a rough day yesterday. My sister called me at work around 8:00 am to tell me that my brother in law didn't wake up yesterday AM. He was 40. They have 2 girls, ages 5 & 7. It is completely devastating

    WOW.

    Please pass on my condolences to your sister and the entire family.

    jmonroe

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

  • Sandman6472Sandman6472 Member Posts: 7,231
    I use those signs as education really. Never leave anything that I'd mind losing in any vehicle that goes in for service. Things that I don't care about, stay...and have always been there when I get the vehicle back. Just easier to take my valuable things out so they do not get lost as some things are not replaceable. Have instilled this same philosophy in the kids also, they seemed to have listened to me on that one!

    The Sandman :)B)

    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)

  • berriberri Member Posts: 10,165
    NYC - Sorry about that sad news. In life you never know from one day to the next unfortunately.
  • berriberri Member Posts: 10,165
    edited April 2017
    Sign or not, often the reality is it is not enough of a damage or theft claim to get adequate, if any, legal recourse considering litigation costs and the fact that many lawyers won't take a small case. Sure, you can go to small claims court and maybe win, but collecting the the compensation is in your lap, not the small claims court - so often just a pyric victory for your time and effort.
  • tjc78tjc78 Member Posts: 17,040
    jmonroe said:
    Like someone said earlier.  We had a BMW, run then VW (lots of them)  now Infiniti.  What's next?
    Well it better not be a Genny or I'm turning in my membership to this site. :@ jmonroe
    Hey as far as I know we are exclusives in this little circle. 

    Heck I believe we both had 09 Burgundy ones.  

    2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Icon I6L Golf Cart

  • Sandman6472Sandman6472 Member Posts: 7,231
    Best thing to do is just take everything of any personal value out of the vehicle before it leaves the house. Stick it all in a bag and replace once vehicle comes back home. Being proactive is always the smart thing to do because no one takes as good care of your stuff like you. Anyways, found it's a good thing to purge my vehicle once a month to get rid of stuff that I've left in there that needs to be put away. Since it's only me 95% of the time, an easy job. Since I've got more miles now than the wife's Audi, want to even things up a bit since she bought hers first and have a feeling hers might go first also. It's still an appliance to her, a nice one, but she just needs it to work every time she starts it up. Once it starts to strand her, she'll call me to search for a replacement and give her a short list.

    The Sandman :)B)

    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)

  • thebeanthebean Member Posts: 1,267
    @Bradd, Terrible news for your sister and the kids. Prayers are with them.
    +1. So sad to hear.
    2015 Honda Accord EX, 2019 Honda HR-V EX
  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,247
    edited April 2017

    Best thing to do is just take everything of any personal value out of the vehicle before it leaves the house. Stick it all in a bag and replace once vehicle comes back home. Being proactive is always the smart thing to do because no one takes as good care of your stuff like you. Anyways, found it's a good thing to purge my vehicle once a month to get rid of stuff that I've left in there that needs to be put away. Since it's only me 95% of the time, an easy job. Since I've got more miles now than the wife's Audi, want to even things up a bit since she bought hers first and have a feeling hers might go first also. It's still an appliance to her, a nice one, but she just needs it to work every time she starts it up. Once it starts to strand her, she'll call me to search for a replacement and give her a short list.

    The Sandman :)B)

    Wow, an Audi is an appliance to her? Why not get her an Elantra to replace it when the time comes?

    Just noticed your car list at the bottom of your post. All I can say is you are a great dad. :p

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

  • sb55sb55 Member Posts: 659
    @nyccarguy
    So sorry for the loss of your brother-in-law. Time for family to be tight. 

    2025 Toyota Crown Signia Hybrid, 2022 Ram 2500 Laramie 6.4 Hemi, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata PRHT

  • ventureventure Member Posts: 3,172
    jmonroe said:

    venture said:

    venture said:

    The wife and I were at Lowes earlier this evening. When we left and were walking to my car, I suddenly realized I was by myself. She is not in to cars at all. She was standing next to a grey Q50 waiting for me to unlock the door. :D

    You don't understand women. She wasn't at the wrong car, she was telling you that this was the one she wanted you to buy for her.

    Better get over to the Infinity store first thing in the morning. :p

    You are correct, but really - she doesn't know one car from another. I have passed her on the road that runs past our house and waved. She doesn't see me. She doesn't know what my car looks like because they all look alike to her.

    When I suggested she needed a new Forester, she didn't know why since hers was running OK. :o
    That sounds like the woman I slept with last night.

    Twins separated at birth ?? :o

    jmonroe
    Sounds like it.

    2025 Forester Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport

  • houdini1houdini1 Member Posts: 8,351
    berri said:

    NYC - Sorry about that sad news. In life you never know from one day to the next unfortunately.

    berri said:

    NYC - Sorry about that sad news. In life you never know from one day to the next unfortunately.

    +2. Man that is tough. Condolences to you and the rest of the family.

    2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460

  • jmonroejmonroe Member Posts: 8,989

    venture said:

    venture said:

    The wife and I were at Lowes earlier this evening. When we left and were walking to my car, I suddenly realized I was by myself. She is not in to cars at all. She was standing next to a grey Q50 waiting for me to unlock the door. :D

    You don't understand women. She wasn't at the wrong car, she was telling you that this was the one she wanted you to buy for her.

    Better get over to the Infinity store first thing in the morning. :p

    You are correct, but really - she doesn't know one car from another. I have passed her on the road that runs past our house and waved. She doesn't see me. She doesn't know what my car looks like because they all look alike to her.

    When I suggested she needed a new Forester, she didn't know why since hers was running OK. :o
    Well they can be tricky with that innocent routine but when two ladies' men like me and jMonroe agree on something you better take it seriously. :D
    Make that one man.

    From a few of the pics you've posted of yourself, I don't think anyone ever said you looked like Dean Martin in your younger days :p

    jmonroe

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

  • jmonroejmonroe Member Posts: 8,989
    tjc78 said:


    jmonroe said:

    tjc78 said:

    Like someone said earlier.  We had a BMW, run then VW (lots of them)  now Infiniti.  What's next?

    Well it better not be a Genny or I'm turning in my membership to this site. :@

    jmonroe

    Hey as far as I know we are exclusives in this little circle. 

    Heck I believe we both had 09 Burgundy ones.  


    Yes we did but I had the V8 and you had the puny V6. Plus, since I had my '09 longer than you had yours and I now have a '15, I have more seniority owner rights in here. :D

    jmonroe

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

  • explorerx4explorerx4 Member Posts: 20,772
    Took a look at some new trucks today. To replace what I have now lists for 60k.
    Funny thing is the full size 4 door is the same size as the half rear door truck I have now.
    They take a foot out of the bed and add it as rear leg room in the back seats row.
    2024 Ford F-150 STX, 2023 Ford Explorer ST, 91 Mustang GT vert
  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,247
    jmonroe said:

    venture said:

    venture said:

    The wife and I were at Lowes earlier this evening. When we left and were walking to my car, I suddenly realized I was by myself. She is not in to cars at all. She was standing next to a grey Q50 waiting for me to unlock the door. :D

    You don't understand women. She wasn't at the wrong car, she was telling you that this was the one she wanted you to buy for her.

    Better get over to the Infinity store first thing in the morning. :p

    You are correct, but really - she doesn't know one car from another. I have passed her on the road that runs past our house and waved. She doesn't see me. She doesn't know what my car looks like because they all look alike to her.

    When I suggested she needed a new Forester, she didn't know why since hers was running OK. :o
    Well they can be tricky with that innocent routine but when two ladies' men like me and jMonroe agree on something you better take it seriously. :D
    Make that one man.

    From a few of the pics you've posted of yourself, I don't think anyone ever said you looked like Dean Martin in your younger days :p

    jmonroe
    jmonroe said:

    venture said:

    venture said:

    The wife and I were at Lowes earlier this evening. When we left and were walking to my car, I suddenly realized I was by myself. She is not in to cars at all. She was standing next to a grey Q50 waiting for me to unlock the door. :D

    You don't understand women. She wasn't at the wrong car, she was telling you that this was the one she wanted you to buy for her.

    Better get over to the Infinity store first thing in the morning. :p

    You are correct, but really - she doesn't know one car from another. I have passed her on the road that runs past our house and waved. She doesn't see me. She doesn't know what my car looks like because they all look alike to her.

    When I suggested she needed a new Forester, she didn't know why since hers was running OK. :o
    Well they can be tricky with that innocent routine but when two ladies' men like me and jMonroe agree on something you better take it seriously. :D
    Make that one man.

    From a few of the pics you've posted of yourself, I don't think anyone ever said you looked like Dean Martin in your younger days :p

    jmonroe
    I always thought of myself as a young Chuck Heston. I'm sorry you don't think of yourself as a ladies man. (Did your wife make you type that?) :(

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

  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,467

    Took a look at some new trucks today. To replace what I have now lists for 60k.
    Funny thing is the full size 4 door is the same size as the half rear door truck I have now.
    They take a foot out of the bed and add it as rear leg room in the back seats row.

    I assume it is like it's always been, and you can get different combos of WB and bed (so a shorter cab/long bed or big cab SB that are the same total length, but if you really want a big cab long bed, yours for the asking!

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

  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,477
    Condolences, bradd. That stuff hits hard, I am roughly the same age as you and your brother-in-law. Makes one realize time is passing, I think I have known of as many people who have passed away in the past 5 years as in the rest of my life before that.
  • tjc78tjc78 Member Posts: 17,040
    jmonroe said:
    jmonroe said:
    Like someone said earlier.  We had a BMW, run then VW (lots of them)  now Infiniti.  What's next?
    Well it better not be a Genny or I'm turning in my membership to this site. :@ jmonroe
    Hey as far as I know we are exclusives in this little circle. 

    Heck I believe we both had 09 Burgundy ones.  
    Yes we did but I had the V8 and you had the puny V6. Plus, since I had my '09 longer than you had yours and I now have a '15, I have more seniority owner rights in here. :D jmonroe
    Ha ha.... and now I have an Elantra.  The big part of the car budget goes to the family truckster!

    2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Icon I6L Golf Cart

  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,594
    nyccarguy said:

    I had a rough day yesterday. My sister called me at work around 8:00 am to tell me that my brother in law didn't wake up yesterday AM. He was 40. They have 2 girls, ages 5 & 7. It is completely devastating

    Very sorry to hear that NYC. It is always a shock when young people die so suddenly. Life is always fragile, your sister will need you - good to have family who are there for you.

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,594

    Driver 100:

    CL has always been a bargain bin and you have to check things out carefully. I've developed a few tricks to weed out the obvious scams like looking at the background of photos to see if there are palm trees for a local car or if the listed phone number appears in multiple ads. CarFaxs, independent mechanic inspection, and sizing up the owner also help.

    Bottom line: nobody ever sold a used car because it was running TOO good.


    Well done summary of used car buying OF but some used cars are pretty good. The 2013 Passat we traded in was perfect in every way, if you didn't mind the lack of power and stability on the highway.

    If you are going to spend $10000 or more on a used car I would rather pay the 10 to 20% more and buy it from a respected dealer. There are a million things that could be wrong with a used car, from being in a flood to be totally rebuilt.

    I have seen people on the judge shows...they buy a car for $3000, it has 200000 miles on it, and they wonder why it stopped running.

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,594
    Where is Mike?

    I am home now btw....flew back this afternoon. 2 1/2 days by car, 21/2 hours by plane.
    I am supposed to pick up the new E400 tomorrow....I'll let you know how it goes.

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • imidazol97imidazol97 Member Posts: 27,686
    driver100 said:

    Where is Mike?

    I am home now btw....flew back this afternoon. 2 1/2 days by car, 21/2 hours by plane.
    .

    After driving back from Pigeon Forge over the Cumberlands on Wednesday, I can appreciate more why you welcome flying rather than driving. This was the first time I ran into the slow obnoxious drivers, some snow birds, north of Knoxville. A pickup truck pulling a 30 foot trailer, e.g.. The truckers were aggravated with the friction in the traffic caused by the small portion of drivers with FL, Ontario, Michigan, OH, Indiana plates.

    When I hit the Kentucky border it was smooth sailing. I must have been ahead of the majority of birds who had overnighted somewhere from Atlanta to Knoxville.

    I breezed past 2 KY state cops at 77 and 78 mph, over the 70 mph. Not a flinch. I didn't notice them until I was already close because of the car color and location they had picked.

    2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,

  • jmonroejmonroe Member Posts: 8,989
    driver100 said:

    Where is Mike?

    I am home now btw....flew back this afternoon. 2 1/2 days by car, 21/2 hours by plane.
    I am supposed to pick up the new E400 tomorrow....I'll let you know how it goes.

    How does it feel to be out of the warm Florida weather? Not so good, huh !

    My snowbird next door neighbor has been home for 3 days already and he drives.

    Better call before you run in to get the E400 that may still need some work. :o

    jmonroe

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

  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,594

    driver100 said:

    Where is Mike?

    I am home now btw....flew back this afternoon. 2 1/2 days by car, 21/2 hours by plane.
    .

    The truckers were aggravated with the friction in the traffic caused by the small portion of drivers with FL, Ontario, Michigan, OH, Indiana plates.

    When I hit the Kentucky border it was smooth sailing. I must have been ahead of the majority of birds who had overnighted somewhere from Atlanta to Knoxville.

    I breezed past 2 KY state cops at 77 and 78 mph, over the 70 mph. Not a flinch. I didn't notice them until I was already close because of the car color and location they had picked.

    That is about as far as you can get the first day. I hear it was bumper to bumper on I-75 leaving Florida on Fiday and Saturday. A lot of people leave when their monthly rent expires, on the 31st or the 1st of the month.

    The trailers with those little tiny skinny tires scare me, and the big RVs that have the wheels about a foot inside the wheel wells, and there is a lot of overhang on the sides...looks really unstable.

    Cops leave you alone up to 80.........I try to stay under 78. Nice not to have to worry, if you see them you just wave to them.

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

This discussion has been closed.