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  • andres3andres3 Member Posts: 13,963
    qbrozen said:

    Really would prefer something other than black, but this looks to be in really nice shape

    DANGIT! Bad accident history.

    A Dodge is one vehicle where replacement parts and body shop workmanship probably improves the quality and longevity of the vehicle. :open_mouth:
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  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,854
    nyccarguy said:

    There's a guy with a really sharp 328xd Wagon parked on the street outside my store. White with Black interior. Sharp!

    Love those. Tried to talk my wife into one, but she wanted to sit higher off the ground...
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  • tbirdmarcotbirdmarco Member Posts: 3,838
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MQ125YY8Uu8


  • tbirdmarcotbirdmarco Member Posts: 3,838
    @cdnpinhead glad you finally have the car home. good luck with it.
  • xwesxxwesx Member Posts: 17,728
    Thanks, @Marcothecarguy1986 ! Gorgeous vehicle. That exterior color with a light interior?! Yes, please.

    Interior is fantastic, with only one shortfall..... Why, oh why, did they opt to put the transfer case selector and gear knobs on the center console?! Seriously, these are not dials used all the time. Space-wise, they would have been much better served getting those out of the way near the instrument cluster and freeing up that massive console for more useful things.

    Otherwise, they knocked it out of the park.
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  • tbirdmarcotbirdmarco Member Posts: 3,838
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=v74J7e_o-64


  • tbirdmarcotbirdmarco Member Posts: 3,838
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IbMNShs3qDc


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    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4CSJeSsJqsU


  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,769
    A few intriguing toy finds this evening.

    https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/share/157830233

    https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/share/157315735

    https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/share/147114433

    https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/share/154348084

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  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 11,369
    I'm digging the new Expedition, and I say that as someone who thought the previous model was very awkward looking. They really took the best of the styling cues from the GM SUVs and then made it look like a Ford. Just wish my price range went up that high!
  • roadburnerroadburner Member Posts: 18,397
    qbrozen said:

    roadburner said:

    qbrozen said:

    Oooo.... https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/share/166648534

    Sure, its miley, but that third pedal has to be quite rare.

    Not all that rare; when I was looking at R/T and SRT Challengers I'd guess that 30-40 percent were manuals.
    really? I just did a nationwide search and although it told me 27 came up, when I clicked on many of them, they still had an auto. Did find a few, but still pricey.

    Ah, just checked again. I had it limited to $20k. Tells me 400 if no price restriction, but I don't have time to click through them all. I really doubt its anywhere near 30% though. Isn't the breakdown something like 5% of all new cars. I'm sure they don't buck the trend that significantly.
    I did an Autotrader search of used V8 Challengers within 300 miles of my home; 1144 total, 399 manuals- about 35%. Even if 50 of them are actually automatics that would still be 30%.

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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,769
    edited February 2017
    roadburner said:
    Oooo.... https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/share/166648534

    Sure, its miley, but that third pedal has to be quite rare.
    Not all that rare; when I was looking at R/T and SRT Challengers I'd guess that 30-40 percent were manuals.
    really? I just did a nationwide search and although it told me 27 came up, when I clicked on many of them, they still had an auto. Did find a few, but still pricey. Ah, just checked again. I had it limited to $20k. Tells me 400 if no price restriction, but I don't have time to click through them all. I really doubt its anywhere near 30% though. Isn't the breakdown something like 5% of all new cars. I'm sure they don't buck the trend that significantly.
    I did an Autotrader search of used V8 Challengers within 300 miles of my home; 1144 total, 399 manuals- about 35%. Even if 50 of them are actually automatics that would still be 30%.
    I was having far less luck with them actually being manuals. Far too many dealers seem to be of the opinion that an auto with a +\- gate is somehow a manual trans. 

    In any case, there are more than I would have thought.

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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,769
    qbrozen said:

    A few intriguing toy finds this evening.

    https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/share/157830233

    https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/share/157315735

    https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/share/147114433

    https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/share/154348084

    I checked the VIN on that corvette and it is NOT a Z06. :(

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  • graphicguygraphicguy Member Posts: 14,145
    Cincinnati car show this weekend. On my radar....

    -BMW 3 and 5 (maybe a 2)
    -Mercedes C and E (hopefully they have a C AMG)
    -2018 Mustang GT
    -Jag XF Sport
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  • MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 264,305
    graphicguy said:

    Cincinnati car show this weekend. On my radar....

    -BMW 3 and 5 (maybe a 2)
    -Mercedes C and E (hopefully they have a C AMG)
    -2018 Mustang GT
    -Jag XF Sport

    Let the search begin!

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  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,854
    My Uncle just ordered an M240...I want, badly.
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  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 267,604
    graphicguy said:

    Cincinnati car show this weekend. On my radar....

    -BMW 3 and 5 (maybe a 2)
    -Mercedes C and E (hopefully they have a C AMG)
    -2018 Mustang GT
    -Jag XF Sport

    My son and I are going late this afternoon, I think.

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  • rayainswrayainsw Member Posts: 3,192
    edited February 2017
    " -BMW ... 5 (maybe a 2)
    -2018 Mustang GT"
    I expect a full report on each !
    Thanks,
    - Ray
    Closing in on end of my b2b wty...
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  • breldbreld Member Posts: 6,947
    edited February 2017
    Nice looking hatch - always nice to continue to have options in this segment.

    2018 Elantra GT

    I'm impressed with Hyundai's restraint in their current styling. It seems they hit the market hard with the somewhat overstylized Sonata several years ago to get attention, and then backed off and gave it a little more classic look with the latest iteration (the one @stickguy has).

    Similarly, this new Elantra GT has very clean lines - particularly compared to something like the Civic hatch. Sort of a mix between the Mazda3 and Golf.

    200hp and a 6-speed manual - I give them credit for offering it.

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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,769
    Another list of toys...

    Are you brave enough?

    Should be more reliable than an Audi.

    Quicker than an '05-'10 GT

    I do like the red leather, though.

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  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 267,604
    qbrozen said:

    Another list of toys...

    Are you brave enough?

    Should be more reliable than an Audi.

    Quicker than an '05-'10 GT

    I do like the red leather, though.

    We keep seeing 2005 and 2005.5 S4s, in that mileage range, and around that price point. Maybe, as a replacement for my son's '95 M3. A little scary, though. And, 14 mpg city.

    We do have a great independent VW/Audi shop in town, though.

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  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    That's good, because you're going to have a coffee cup with your name on it hanging on the wall of that shop. :p

    Kind of a home away from home....a place to hang out with the guys....
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,564
    Oh my. I love that Hatch. Added to the list to look at! And even could be budget friendly if I am re-upping on a new Hyundai lease at the end of the year.

    One thing I can already tell (based on the sedan sport model) is that the tires are too damned skinny. I think they were 40 series, and not nearly wide enough to pull that off.

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,564
    I actually like the Caddy. just need to drop the price a bit. The SVT could be fun also.

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  • tbirdmarcotbirdmarco Member Posts: 3,838
    @xwesx You are Welcome like it a lot to.
  • tbirdmarcotbirdmarco Member Posts: 3,838
    Those other cars menchianed on the pryer page all very nice to. Hyundai has bin on an roal for an number of years now.
  • PF_FlyerPF_Flyer Member Posts: 9,372
    edited February 2017
    Hard to believe, but a Chevy commercial was on again, and it made me wonder if a feature like this would be ideal in a CCBA garage? Store 'em all safely underground until you pull one up to drive today :)


  • MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 264,305
    PF_Flyer said:

    Hard to believe, but a Chevy commercial was on again, and it made me wonder if a feature like this would be ideal in a CCBA garage? Store 'em all safely underground until you pull one up to drive today :)


    Not if you live in Florida - you'd hit water before the second "shelf" was underground.

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,564
    reminds me of the Carvana garage. Which already reminds me of a life sized Hot Wheels display case.

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  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,356
    Is that Elantra GT for the N.A. market too? I like the sounds of that turbo model.

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,564
    yeah, it is coming to the US to replace the current GT. supposed to arrive in the summer. They have a big feature about it on the Hyundai website.

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  • tbirdmarcotbirdmarco Member Posts: 3,838
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XuV4Sx0CmNc


  • tbirdmarcotbirdmarco Member Posts: 3,838
    @PF_Flyer like that nead that for my garage can have mor classic cars than the one for now that I have lol lol
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    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MjtUUKp-amU


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    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UEXPsj5e0hI


  • breldbreld Member Posts: 6,947
    @Marcothecarguy1986 - I saw that Durango SRT on C&D's website. Now my recently acquired Durango, without even the Hemi option, feels inadequate!

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  • tifightertifighter Member Posts: 3,800
    OK guys, talk me out of of this one. I'm feeling itchy.

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  • sdasda Member Posts: 7,621
    tifighter said:

    OK guys, talk me out of of this one. I'm feeling itchy.

    Oh that is nice. I love the color and equipment, so tempting!

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  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,854
    tifighter said:

    OK guys, talk me out of of this one. I'm feeling itchy.

    Why would I talk you out of that? Looks beautiful and a ZHP convertible is likely pretty rare. Low miles too.

    Be ready to do the cooling system (pump, expansion tank etc.) when you get it if it has not been done already and other than that, enjoy it!
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  • roadburnerroadburner Member Posts: 18,397
    tifighter said:

    OK guys, talk me out of of this one. I'm feeling itchy.

    Nice! ZHPs are great cars.

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  • tifightertifighter Member Posts: 3,800
    So far, this is going about how I expected... ;)

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  • sdasda Member Posts: 7,621
    28firefighter said:

    tifighter said:

    OK guys, talk me out of of this one. I'm feeling itchy.

    Why would I talk you out of that? Looks beautiful and a ZHP convertible is likely pretty rare. Low miles too.

    Be ready to do the cooling system (pump, expansion tank etc.) when you get it if it has not been done already and other than that, enjoy it!
    28firefighter said:

    tifighter said:

    OK guys, talk me out of of this one. I'm feeling itchy.

    Why would I talk you out of that? Looks beautiful and a ZHP convertible is likely pretty rare. Low miles too.

    Be ready to do the cooling system (pump, expansion tank etc.) when you get it if it has not been done already and other than that, enjoy it!
    How are you, your wife and precious son doing? I was older (42) when we had our daughter. I've never been the same..in a wonderful way and she is a daddy's girl.

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  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,854
    sda said:

    28firefighter said:

    tifighter said:

    OK guys, talk me out of of this one. I'm feeling itchy.

    Why would I talk you out of that? Looks beautiful and a ZHP convertible is likely pretty rare. Low miles too.

    Be ready to do the cooling system (pump, expansion tank etc.) when you get it if it has not been done already and other than that, enjoy it!
    28firefighter said:

    tifighter said:

    OK guys, talk me out of of this one. I'm feeling itchy.

    Why would I talk you out of that? Looks beautiful and a ZHP convertible is likely pretty rare. Low miles too.

    Be ready to do the cooling system (pump, expansion tank etc.) when you get it if it has not been done already and other than that, enjoy it!
    How are you, your wife and precious son doing? I was older (42) when we had our daughter. I've never been the same..in a wonderful way and she is a daddy's girl.
    Mom and baby are doing great! He lost a little too much weight in the first couple days, but that has since done a complete 180 and he is growing ahead of the curve (well as much as there is a curve at 2 weeks...). My wife is nearly completely recovered from her C-Section and is staying home with him for a full 3 months. Unfortunately I had to go back to work this week.

    Feels a bit weird to say that I'm a Dad, but I'm loving every second of it so far - even the middle of the night diaper explosions.

    Thanks for asking!
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  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,356
    tifighter said:

    OK guys, talk me out of of this one. I'm feeling itchy.

    That seems really nice. Not a fan of the black interior which should never be in a convertible but if the car is nice enough otherwise I suppose you could live with it.

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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,769
    edited February 2017
    tifighter said:
    OK guys, talk me out of of this one. I'm feeling itchy.
    I like it. VIN is missing a digit, though.

    FYI, the priciest ones at auction are under $5k, but with 80k miles. I think $9k would be the moon for this one in a private party sale.

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  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 11,369
    tifighter said:

    OK guys, talk me out of of this one. I'm feeling itchy.

    Love the color. Steering wheel looks rough.
  • tbirdmarcotbirdmarco Member Posts: 3,838
    @breld Nother punch you have to get one lol lol.
  • tbirdmarcotbirdmarco Member Posts: 3,838
    how much snow did everyone get who is on the east cost. We got 16 inches hear did help my brother dig us out. do it all. who neads much sight at all lol lol you have to do what you have to do everyday. had an nice snow day off from work today.
  • tbirdmarcotbirdmarco Member Posts: 3,838
    @tifighter go for it! we cant talk you out of this lol lol not in c c b a lol lol.
  • tbirdmarcotbirdmarco Member Posts: 3,838
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lzMoa_bWri0


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