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I owned one PU for about a year. 1990 Nissan. xtra cab (the one with jump seats) and normal bed (only came 1 size). easy to drive because the cab was car like, but a pain to back up with the tailgate raised. Was probably no longer than the Odyssey.
OK, just checked. Dang. That truck was only 190" long, and 65" wide. Actually shorter than my Sonata, and probably 10" narrower than our RDX. Explains why I had no problem fitting it into the garage!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
You don't see many 8' beds, except on regular cab XL models.
No way I could get this one into my garage, regularly
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
http://jalopnik.com/one-of-you-nutjobs-will-actually-pay-125-000-for-this-1796256686
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
Overall length is 232" per Ford. No way in hell can it fit in my garage, so now I have an unused garage bay.
Their curb weight table online is screwed up but they show 4560 lb for the 2wd version of mine and 4782 for 4wd with 6.5' bed. So it is somewhere in between those two numbers. Weight is almost exactly the same as wife's minivan but about 2.5 feet longer. Ford really did a heck of a job keeping the weight down.
If only they could apply their learnings to the rest of their lineup. Dropping 400 lb from the Mustang would probably make it competitive with the new Camaro without having to add power.
'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
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2024 Ram 1500 Longhorn, 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2019 Ford Mustang GT Premium, 2016 Kia Optima SX, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am WS6
What are you going to fill it up with?
If I had money burning a hole in my pocket and ample storage, I would sock one of these away - but I think you can get very nice ones for 50K.
'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
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
@jpp5862 - it'll be fun car shopping/looking over the next several months. I really like the looks of the new CX-5, but it doesn't surprise me that you found the power underwhelming. Coming from the Touareg, I think you may have a tough time switching to a compact non-luxury SUV. Everyone seems to like the new X1, so that may be a good option.
@michaell - if you did like the Mazda6, seems as though you can find a lightly used one with a manual for a steal. I really like it at first, but last time I had one as a loaner (automatic of course) I was underwhelmed. Personally, I may choose an Accord Sport over the 6 at this point (and certainly when the new Accord comes out - Honda will be releasing more info on July 14th).
I've been racking the miles up on the Durango - had the Albuquerque trip a couple weekends ago; went up to Steamboat Springs impromptu for a couple baseball games for my older boy this past Saturday (about 3.5 hours each way all on Saturday); and we're going down to Mesa Verde National Park in a couple weeks for fun roadtrip - we're staying in...Durango, CO. Oooh! Weird.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
'01 M3 'vert - low miles
Manual 435xi
E90 wagon - manual
These are all local to us - weird to have a selection of nice used manual beemers.
I really like that Laguna Blue M3 - 39k miles is crazy low, but $25k still seems a bit dear. But I could see the seller getting it if the right person comes along (me?). I imagine a coupe would be gone quickly - the convertible is a harder sell isn't it?
My wife is encouraging me on the 435 as a replacement for both the GTI and Clubman. Either way we'll eventually go down one car, but for now the smartest thing would be to simply sell the Clubman.
And the wagon? It's tempting - M-sport would be better, but a sport manual wagon is still a treasure. The 78k miles is not bad, but it'd be much more tempting with less miles - especially at that price.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
'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
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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)
'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
The Sandman
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)
If I had 50K burning a hole in my pocket, had no other hobby cars to pour it into, and had a place to put it, I would pay that for a mint low mileage TT Supra, but I want it blue with a targa top. Miles would likely remain low, as I might be a little leery driving it - few cars say "steal me" like one of these.
So does your wife drive the LR, and the minivan sits? You seem to have an imbalance. Too many large utility trucks, and not enough small or fun cars!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Minivan does sit a good bit. Mostly used for weekend jaunts.
'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
You just can't tell those 65 yr old kids anything.
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Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
My neighbor bought an extended cab 4WD with the V8 and it seems fine to me, but I've never driven the Ecoboost.
If the pricing on that 435 does indeed start dropping closer to your estimated $31k, that would make a decision easier for sure. I'll keep an eye on it.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
BMW Service Department: Hi Mr @breld. Your 435i Coupe has had it's ///M Performance Power Kit installed and is readay for pickup.
@breld: That won't be necessary. Can you bring the car over to your used car lot? I just traded it in.
BMW Service Department: Are you sure? According to our records, you've only owned the car since the middle of June. It is July 4th weekend!
@breld: I know. I have owned this one for quite a while
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
I agree with you on the Touareg, I've often thought I would have a hard time finding anything I liked as much as it and so far that seems to be true. It's certainly fun to look though!
Durango is on my list of places to explore sometime when I can get a couple of days away from work, lots of great places to explore here for sure.
This seems to have stopped completely and now I need to use the memory seat buttons. Its not a huge deal, but for the life of me cannot figure out what changed. Neither of us has been messing around with those settings at all.
Any idea where we can look to fix it?
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
Ooof
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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