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'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 never found the Jeep GCs to be that roomy in terms of people comfort outside of the front seats.
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
Really, you should have him test drive and see what he likes. Lots of folks focus solely on the numbers and end up with a car they can't live with for 3 years.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
The Infiniti JX35s appear to be good values given their level of equipment and presumed reliability. And then I drove it. Just did nothing for me - in all honesty, the Sedona is more pleasurable to drive (to be fair, the Kia is a pretty nice van). I don't know if it was the CVT or what, but it was just "blah."
I looked at a couple CX-9s too (previous gen of course) - maybe it's 'cause I've already owned one, but I didn't find them too exciting, even though I enjoyed ours while we had it. The new one I like a lot, but that's a different price point of course.
Then I drove an 80k mile 2014 Durango. I wouldn't consider one that miled up, but it's the only one they had. Funny, since I would think @qbrozen and I have more similar tastes than not, but I absolutely loved the Durango. Completely different feel from the Infiniti, being much more engaging to drive with a very responsive drivetrain (it was the V-6). It was very reminiscent of the German SUVs I've driven, including the X5 we had, which makes sense given its MB roots. I was particularly impressed with how tight this one felt, what with 80k miles on the clock.
And the one I drove was a pretty basic SXT model with "just" the V-6. So I'm pretty excited about the prospect of finding one with less miles, but knowing that I was very pleased without jumping up to an upper trim level or the Hemi.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Full 0W 20 Synthetic oil change with filter & gasket - $48.95
New snow shoes came out to $127 each (they would have been $124.75 each with freight from Tire Rack)
$19.98 mounting and balancing for each tire
I was originally quoted $349 plus tax for the rear pads & rotor resurfacing. They did it for $319.95
OEM tires are still in good shape.
Since I've invested in snow shoes, new brakes, & various other levels of preventative maintenance, it looks like we're in this for the long haul.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
I ended up going with the Yokohama Ice Guard
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
FWIW, I have almost "used" all the miles I paid for at this point (have less than 6k left for the next year). If some dealer stepped up on it, I'd be very tempted to basically trade out of the lease early.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
The wife's previous MINI had practically brand new snow tires (now on craigslist) and new front brakes a few months ago.
Now your Legacy is just a prime candidate for the new owner - "nothing needed!"
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
Though, it was the cost of the 60K service on the Mazda that prompted us to trade out of it and into the Outback.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/684849407/overview/
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
A friend is trying to nail down a bimmer lease and has found pricing in the SoCal area is much more impressive than up here in Seattle. He had a deal negotiated and then they told him they won't sell to an out of state buyer?
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I don't think there is any midsize you can do for 200 with only first payment out of pocket. The 16 Passats would do it when they blew them out in October/Nov
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
That Si lease was good. I would have jumped on that.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
now, when my lease runs out, if there is a deal like that available, it gets done!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Now, you realize that one is RWD, right? Price is pretty good. About a $13k auction car.
'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
It's certainly not a BMWFS issue.
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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Exactly. The only way around it is for the dealership to deliver out-of-state.
But, if the monthly payment is taxed, BMWFS collects it from the lessee, each month, based on where the car is registered, so it doesn't matter what CA thinks about it.
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Thanks, @kyfdx
Seriously, though, as I mentioned after my trip home in the Durango, getting into our Town & Country afterwards felt like climbing into a top-tier luxo car. Way better seats, better sound insulation, smoother ride, etc. just make sure you test drive it extensively.
'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 know this doesn't make sense to most of us here, but my friend is the kind of guy that wouldn't mind if I said - "Hey, I already made the deal, we're going to pick up the Chevy Cruze for you."
We have a good dealer network for Subaru, Ford, and Chevy locally that's very upfront, and it's no dicker sticker. It might not be the absolute best deal, but at least it's fair and low pressure.
I'll give an update after this week.
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Dealer emblem needs to go!
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
I do draw the line at spending money at upgrades!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.