Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous (Archived)

roadburner

My 2er and i3 display the pressure for each tire, with the X3 and 328i it's multiple guess...

cdnpinhead

My eight year old TSX displays individual pressures for each tire, and they're remarkably similar to what I see when I check them and/or add air using a stand-alone pressure gauge.

kyfdx

roadburner said:

My 2er and i3 display the pressure for each tire, with the X3 and 328i it's multiple guess...

Yeah.. every time it gets sub-10F, our X3 TPMS gets wonky.

tjc78

Yes GM still does it, my 15 Enclave shows all pressures. Hyundai jumped to that too the 17 Elantra does as well, but my 09 Genesis did not.

qbrozen

cdnpinhead said:

My eight year old TSX displays individual pressures for each tire, and they're remarkably similar to what I see when I check them and/or add air using a stand-alone pressure gauge.

Same with our T&C, the CTS, and even my '04 350z. The Infiniti just has a dummy light. Go figure.

Michaell

@jpp5862 - come on out! Do you have a general sense of where you're going to end up?

front range stretches from Ft Collins to Colo Springs, about 120 miles. 

stickguy

browsing time.

this is what I have in my head at this point. Something around this age/miles/price and functionality. Seems like a decent deal?

http://www.royaleasing.com/detail-2010-mercury-mariner-fwd_4dr-used-15885102.html

Or this one. These aren't too bad. A bit bigger though.

http://www.royaleasing.com/detail-2011-chevrolet-equinox-fwd_4dr_lt_w_slash_2lt-used-15857525.html

breld

Man, as much as I like the whole process, you'd think I'd draw it out longer!

nyccarguy

That's awesome! You are a machine! I love it!

stickguy

looks nice. I assume they got you out of your van lease for at least nothing? So turn it in and walk away? If so, might as well do it now since you are paying on something either way.

corvette

stickguy said:

Or this one. These aren't too bad. A bit bigger though.

http://www.royaleasing.com/detail-2011-chevrolet-equinox-fwd_4dr_lt_w_slash_2lt-used-15857525.html

Equinox of that generation has a very high curb weight and is a dog with the four-cylinder. It's otherwise a decent vehicle. The 3.6 liter V6 in the later models should provide very good power.

And, breld, seriously? Year and mileage, please. Is it a Hemi? Did the dealer step up on the Sedona?

Michaell

FYI, the dealer where @breld is getting the Durango is where we got our Subaru two years ago.

breld

2014 SXT (just the V6 - sorry!)
20k miles
As optioned up as an SXT can be - heated seats, heated steering wheel, power seats, backup camera, parking assist, captains chairs in the 2nd row, and the Rallye appearance package.

Still has 10 months of bumper to bumper, so I like that.  Let's be real, that's my ownership period.

They came down to $23,600 on the Dodge (Q estimated they had $22k to $22.5k in it) and came up to $23,000 on the Kia (Q hit it at $22k trade).  Couldn't pass it up!

Trade is $1,400 less than the lease buyout, with 11 payments left, so was also pleased with that.  I would've owed at least that in mileage and disposition fee at the end of the year.  

nyccarguy

@breld - I like the looks of it a lot with the Rallye package. Don't see too many of them around. Great job as always!

fintail

Congrats. My cousin in law (cousin's husband) bought one like that a few years ago, and he let me drive it. Surprisingly easy and smooth for something of that physical mass. It was also a V6.

breld said:

Man, as much as I like the whole process, you'd think I'd draw it out longer!

breld

@nyccarguy - yup, the rallye package and the captains chairs in the second row are rarer options, particularly on an SXT, so that had a lot to do with deciding to pull the trigger on this one.

there is a small dent on the front of the hood that I may or may not get repaired.  Doesn't bother me and I'm sure that contributed to the good deal.

sda

breld said:

2014 SXT (just the V6 - sorry!)
20k miles
As optioned up as an SXT can be - heated seats, heated steering wheel, power seats, backup camera, parking assist, captains chairs in the 2nd row, and the Rallye appearance package.

Still has 10 months of bumper to bumper, so I like that.  Let's be real, that's my ownership period.

They came down to $23,600 on the Dodge (Q estimated they had $22k to $22.5k in it) and came up to $23,000 on the Kia (Q hit it at $22k trade).  Couldn't pass it up!

Trade is $1,400 less than the lease buyout, with 11 payments left, so was also pleased with that.  I would've owed at least that in mileage and disposition fee at the end of the year.  

Incredible and congrats! I've read many positive things about the Durango and that one is sharp looking with the R/T package.

28firefighter

Jeez @breld. You really are a machine. 

stickguy

sounds like a good deal. with the turn in costs, that part was a wash. You would have had to replace it in 11 months anyway, just getting ahead of the curve!

Enjoy it.

kyfdx

stickguy said:

sounds like a good deal. with the turn in costs, that part was a wash. You would have had to replace it in 11 months anyway, just getting ahead of the curve!

Enjoy it.

Almost seems like he had to do it..

stickguy

yeah, I couldn't see any other escape from that dilemma. Lucky he survived.

cdnpinhead

Monitoring this board is much like watching Downton Abbey -- it's a world unlike any I've ever known.

That said, I'm sure everyone (especially @breld) is enjoying their new vehicles, even if they don't get to for very long.

stickguy

I'm still not sure if I will get my replacement in 2017 or hold off until sometime in 2018. I am currently way out of my league here.

kyfdx

My daily driver is an '06 model, that I've been driving since 2010..

stickguy

Hmmm. another contender in my "find a box for not too much money that still has lots of goodies on it" contest. I really, really like this one. Almost bought one new, but never made sense $ and size wise at the times I was looking. Maybe slightly high, but miles are not too bad for a 2005. but what do I know? Could spend 1K more for a 5 MY newer Mariner 4 banger!

http://www.subaruofcherryhill.com/used/Toyota/2005-Toyota-Highlander-Cherry+Hill+NJ-9fbdfe9a0a0e0ae75af8e0845677c79d.htm?searchDepth=52:53

Hopefully late in the year when I am actually looking, I find a few screaming deals on something I actually like.

henryn

I received the appointment reminder for my TDI buyback in my email today. So I dropped by the Honda dealer this evening, and checked out a 2017 Accord EX-L with the V6. They have added some head room since the last time I sat in an Accord, or more realistically, I think they made the seat capable of going lower. Either way, I had enough headroom, even with the sunroof.

I liked the seat, I liked the engine, I enjoyed the short test drive. Biggest negative for me was the secondary screen (for the rear view camera), which is buried high in the dash under a big overhang. It really seemed too far away, and almost hidden.

I didn't get a chance to play with the stereo, but I did notice the lack of a rotary volume control, and remember hearing others complain about that. I would like to rent one of these for a long weekend, give it a real try out.

Reminded me of the old Mazda commercials: Zoom Zoom! It was fun to drive, not as much fun as a 5.0 Genesis or a Mustang GT, but definitely fun.

js06gv

@breld, nice looking Durango! My FIL has a '15 RT in black and loves it. He added a Corsa cat back exhaust and the Hemi sounds terrific with it. I really enjoy driving this beast.

Funny story how he ended up with it and what he uses it for. My in laws escape Houston every year for several months in Breckenridge, CO. He had an RV for years and would tow his Wrangler Renegade behind it. This past year, he decided to sell the RV and buy a chalet in the same park. Only problem is he still likes to go off roading (even at 77!) in the Renegade but my MIL hates riding in it. So he traded her Lexus since she is no longer driving and now he tows a jacked up black Renegade behind his lowered black Durango RT and this way he has both of his toys at his disposal. Looks very unique going down the road. Hell, you Denver guys should keep an eye out for this combo come summer. I doubt you'd ever see anything like it again.

qbrozen

I think you need actual professional help, breld. ;b

breld

stickguy said:

Hmmm. another contender in my "find a box for not too much money that still has lots of goodies on it" contest. I really, really like this one. Almost bought one new, but never made sense $ and size wise at the times I was looking. Maybe slightly high, but miles are not too bad for a 2005. but what do I know? Could spend 1K more for a 5 MY newer Mariner 4 banger!

http://www.subaruofcherryhill.com/used/Toyota/2005-Toyota-Highlander-Cherry+Hill+NJ-9fbdfe9a0a0e0ae75af8e0845677c79d.htm?searchDepth=52:53

Hopefully late in the year when I am actually looking, I find a few screaming deals on something I actually like.

I had an '07 Highlander much like that one and thought it was a pretty great car. I ended up trading it in on a new CX-9 and barely lost any value on the Toyota - that's definitely a plus for the brand.

breld

qbrozen said:

I think you need actual professional help, breld. ;b

You're not wrong.

But this was just getting into the SUV I wanted early in the year. So now I'm good for the whole year!

28firefighter

breld said:

I think you need actual professional help, breld. ;b

You're not wrong. But this was just getting into the SUV I wanted early in the year. So now I'm good for the whole year!

Hahahahahaha. 

Michaell

breld said:

qbrozen said:

I think you need actual professional help, breld. ;b

You're not wrong.

But this was just getting into the SUV I wanted early in the year. So now I'm good for the whole year!

Uh huh. Sure.

Though, to be fair, you were looking at the Durango at the auto show last year. Just had to wait til the Sedona was less upside down.

iluvmysephia1

breld - don't fix the small dent on the Durango - it adds character and serves ta add character to your ownership experience. Man, you and Jay Leno ought to meet!

jpp75

Congrats @breld! Love the Durango, I've driven a few as rentals and really liked how they drove, it will serve you well for a family hauler.

sda

Originally my sister was looking for a car for her 16 year old son to drive. She wanted something safe and something he wouldn't be embarrassed to be seen in. While looking she found an '03 Highlander Limited in medium blue, fully loaded, one owner, full service history including recent brakes, tires, timing belt, all done by the Toyota dealer. It has around 170k, and looks and drives great. She gave her '13 black RAV-4 XLE to her son to drive and she is smitten with her new 'old' Highlander.

jpp75

Michaell said:

@jpp5862 - come on out! Do you have a general sense of where you're going to end up?

front range stretches from Ft Collins to Colo Springs, about 120 miles. 

Thanks @Michaell I'll most likely end up in Denver but that's TBD. I'll PM you when I'm coming out at the end of the month and we can try to grab lunch.

tjc78

@breld

Awesome, anyone who follows RWTIVs knew this was going to happen. Enjoy it. I've sat in the Durango and I like it, wife thought it was a bit "trucky" for her.

corvette

Planning a trip to San Fran, Napa Valley, and Yosemite with the GF in April. Any suggestions? We'll be there a week, so only 2-3 nights in each area.  I'm guessing we won't need a car in SF, but will need one to get to Napa and to get around in Yosemite. 

kyfdx

qbrozen said:

I think you need actual professional help, breld. ;b

Said the enabler..

stickguy

Henry, kill both birds together. Trade the ford for a ridgeline!

Michaell

corvette said:

Planning a trip to San Fran, Napa Valley, and Yosemite with the GF in April. Any suggestions? We'll be there a week, so only 2-3 nights in each area.  I'm guessing we won't need a car in SF, but will need one to get to Napa and to get around in Yosemite. 

It's been years, but there is a restaurant in SF called The Stinking Rose that I really enjoyed. Great Italian food.

Michaell

jpp5862 said:

Michaell said:

@jpp5862 - come on out! Do you have a general sense of where you're going to end up?

front range stretches from Ft Collins to Colo Springs, about 120 miles. 

Thanks @Michaell I'll most likely end up in Denver but that's TBD. I'll PM you when I'm coming out at the end of the month and we can try to grab lunch.

Denver is a big town. You mean the city of? Buying or renting? Housing prices went up double digits this past year. Rant, too, but they are starting to stabilize.

Perhaps when I'm back in town next week, we can have a call to talk about what's going on.

Let us know when you'll be in town -I'm sure @breld and I can find time to meet!

jpp75

Michaell said:

jpp5862 said:

Michaell said:

@jpp5862 - come on out! Do you have a general sense of where you're going to end up?

front range stretches from Ft Collins to Colo Springs, about 120 miles. 

Thanks @Michaell I'll most likely end up in Denver but that's TBD. I'll PM you when I'm coming out at the end of the month and we can try to grab lunch.

Denver is a big town. You mean the city of? Buying or renting? Housing prices went up double digits this past year. Rant, too, but they are starting to stabilize.

Perhaps when I'm back in town next week, we can have a call to talk about what's going on.

Let us know when you'll be in town -I'm sure @breld and I can find time to meet!

I'll be renting for now, my first choice is downtown Denver but I need to explore and figure all that out. Enjoy your trip and we can catch up when you're back, would love to meet up with you and @breld!

graphicguy

corvette said:

Planning a trip to San Fran, Napa Valley, and Yosemite with the GF in April. Any suggestions? We'll be there a week, so only 2-3 nights in each area.  I'm guessing we won't need a car in SF, but will need one to get to Napa and to get around in Yosemite. 

Aliotto's on Fisherman's Wharf in SF. In wine country (Napa) my favorite winery is St Suprey, actually owned by Chanel. If you get the chance, go to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It's funded, at least in part, by the David Packard (HP) family. It's in Cannery Row, which has its own unique history worth seeing. Sounds like you have the rest covered.

suydam

There are so many great SF restaurants! I use Yelp to find new ones to try whenever we go. Asian and Italian cuisines are what SF is known for. Last time we were there we had a great meal at the Franciscan Crab, also on the wharf. Great views of the harbor.
Take a trip out to Alcatraz. It's a beautiful boat ride and the tours of the old prison are really interesting.
You won't need a car as Uber is very good there.

breld

jpp5862 said:

Michaell said:

jpp5862 said:

Michaell said:

@jpp5862 - come on out! Do you have a general sense of where you're going to end up?

front range stretches from Ft Collins to Colo Springs, about 120 miles. 

Thanks @Michaell I'll most likely end up in Denver but that's TBD. I'll PM you when I'm coming out at the end of the month and we can try to grab lunch.

Denver is a big town. You mean the city of? Buying or renting? Housing prices went up double digits this past year. Rant, too, but they are starting to stabilize.

Perhaps when I'm back in town next week, we can have a call to talk about what's going on.

Let us know when you'll be in town -I'm sure @breld and I can find time to meet!

I'll be renting for now, my first choice is downtown Denver but I need to explore and figure all that out. Enjoy your trip and we can catch up when you're back, would love to meet up with you and @breld!

Renting in Downtown Denver? Well...may I suggest one of my company's fine examples:

SkyHouse Denver

Or, if you like baseball, right across the street from the ballpark:

Battery on Blake Street

And another option in a developing part of downtown:

Hartley Flats

henryn

stickguy said:

Henry, kill both birds together. Trade the ford for a ridgeline!

I was at the Honda dealer last night, test drove a new 2017 Accord EX-L V6. I took advantage of the opportunity to try sitting in a new Ridgeline that was on the showroom floor. The center console is bigger (wider) than the driver's seat, something I absolutely detest. What kind of idiot designer would do that? Makes the vehicle seem claustrophobic. But I'm seeing it on more and more new cars.

Mr_Shiftright

qbrozen said:

I think you need actual professional help, breld. ;b

Yeah well they called Nikola Tesla crazy, too.......oh, wait....he was actually....

kyfdx

Crappy picture of my (not crappy) loaner. (car in for Takata airbag replacement)

kyfdx

That's a 430i Gran Coupe with Sport Package.