Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous (Archived)

28firefighter

fintail said:

This could be interesting, depending on price

Similar to the Volvo subscription model.

Michaell

28firefighter said:

fintail said:

This could be interesting, depending on price

Similar to the Volvo subscription model.

@fintail - so, for the E-class subscription, what would you be willing to lay out?

tifighter

The new wheelset has been installed-

corvette

stickguy said:

here is an oddball. Not just being RWD, but probably record high miles for one of these! Wonder what it has left in it? http://www.royaleasing.com/detail-2013-cadillac-ats-4dr_sedan_2_0l_luxury_rwd-used-17449708.html

I think 150,000 miles or so is pretty much the upper limit for a lot of vehicles before they need a lot of expensive repairs, especially a luxury make with a lot of features. That is when the Yukon started falling apart. I’m guessing that Caddy will start having issues soon if it hasn’t already. 

fintail

I'd have to look at what I pay now, plus insurance (which is getting insane here). I always prepay maintenance in the lease, as it is a better deal. I'd also want to know the spec of the cars.

I know Caddy has something like this too, but I recall it being quite expensive.

Michaell said:

@fintail - so, for the E-class subscription, what would you be willing to lay out?

corvette

Okay, trying to update the list. Did I miss two breld punches? Year, make, and mileage? 

kyfdx

corvette said:

Okay, trying to update the list. Did I miss two breld punches? Year, make, and mileage? 

I think we need blockchain for this..

28firefighter

tifighter said:

The new wheelset has been installed-

That is one mean looking Volvo. Love it.

xwesx

tifighter said:

The new wheelset has been installed-

Wow! Those are some aggressive-looking tires! Planning on some rock-crawling soon?!

tifighter

xwesx said:

tifighter said:

The new wheelset has been installed-

Wow! Those are some aggressive-looking tires! Planning on some rock-crawling soon?!

I don't know about rock-crawling, but it will be hitting more trails this year. Have an overland-style trip planned with a group in mid-April. Needless to say, I'm the only Volvo.

breld

Am I late to the party on this significant update to the Mazda6? The turbo 2.5l from the CX-9 now available in the 6? Not shocking, but I hadn't heard about it until now.

2018 Mazda6

kyfdx

breld said:

Am I late to the party on this significant update to the Mazda6? The turbo 2.5l from the CX-9 now available in the 6? Not shocking, but I hadn't heard about it until now.

2018 Mazda6

Is that car even out, yet?

Not surprising they finally went to the turbo. Power is where the Mazda 6 and 3 fall short of the other makes.

Mr_Shiftright

'bout time!

andres3

tifighter said:

xwesx said:

tifighter said:

The new wheelset has been installed-

Wow! Those are some aggressive-looking tires! Planning on some rock-crawling soon?!

I don't know about rock-crawling, but it will be hitting more trails this year. Have an overland-style trip planned with a group in mid-April. Needless to say, I'm the only Volvo.

Care to share what tire size and brand/model no. you selected?

ab348

kyfdx said:

breld said:

Am I late to the party on this significant update to the Mazda6? The turbo 2.5l from the CX-9 now available in the 6? Not shocking, but I hadn't heard about it until now.

2018 Mazda6

Is that car even out, yet?

Not surprising they finally went to the turbo. Power is where the Mazda 6 and 3 fall short of the other makes.

It really feels slooooow right now, though I gather statistically it is mid-pack.

stickguy

actually, the 6 was either the quickest, or very close to, in the class (4 cyl division). No, it did not have the power of the V6 models, which also were tiny sellers compared to the base engines.

ronsteve

tifighter said:

The new wheelset has been installed-

That's one aggressive Volvo! What year and which plant do you have? 

I'll admit to shying away from the 3.2 models, but are they actually pigs?  And what's your impression on the durability of the new Drive E powertrain?

tifighter

andres3 said:

tifighter said:

xwesx said:

tifighter said:

The new wheelset has been installed-

Wow! Those are some aggressive-looking tires! Planning on some rock-crawling soon?!

I don't know about rock-crawling, but it will be hitting more trails this year. Have an overland-style trip planned with a group in mid-April. Needless to say, I'm the only Volvo.

Care to share what tire size and brand/model no. you selected?

Tires are Continental Terraincontact A/Ts. Factory tire size is 235/50/18; I'm now running a 225/60/17 tire with this setup. It gives me almost a half inch more clearance with no fitting issues, so I'm happy there. I wanted an A/T tire, which means a sidewall of 60 and up. Going to a 16" was a possibility, but then I'd have to go to a 215 width which I was trying avoid.

tifighter

ronsteve said:

That's one aggressive Volvo! What year and which plant do you have? 

I'll admit to shying away from the 3.2 models, but are they actually pigs?  And what's your impression on the durability of the new Drive E powertrain?

Check my swell signature. I've driven the 3.2; it's a car. I actually kicked around the idea of a XC70 off and on for a long time. In summer 2015 when they announced the T6 was going away, that finally motivated me to pick one up before they were gone. Got the last Platinum in the state. We ski a lot and the turbo is nice on passes and at altitude. I also added the Polestar tune because I could.

Haven't driven the 4 cyl models. I haven't heard of any major issues but must admit I've not really looked into it. Seems like there a lot of those engines on the road now, though.

tbirdmarco

 Agree with everyone else above ground on the new tires and also agree with everyone else they look nice can’t see them but agree with you wall in here ha ha Ha 

tbirdmarco

 That is some crazy high mileage for that 2013 ask Christie little while of driving similar what my dad does they can over hundred thousand miles on these Senada that he has in five years as close to 200,000 now see you going 

qbrozen

Funniest lookin Maserati I done ever seen

 https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/729053793/overview?aff=share_other

tjc78

Ha, that’s a bit more than a typo.

Sandman6472

Spoke with the collision shop today. New door will be here Wednesday and car should be ready the end of the month. He promised me in perfect condition so we shall see. I think he gets that I’m a bit concerned here. Insurance lady discussed with me trying to get my deductible back from the other company and brought up the diminished value subject. Told her that I’ll most likely trade it and I should be compensated for the loss in value my Golf will have going forward once they see th Carfax. And if asked about any accidents, I can’t lie and have to say yes. Predicting at least a $1K drop in offers, probably $13K or less. Q had given me a figure of $14.5K trade in but on an excellent vehicle like mine was pre-accident. Now, no way so I would need to be compensated here!!
Who knows, if perfect, just might keep it and try to get it through the end of 2019. But was enjoying test driving some fun cars. I know I want push button start for one thing plus Apple Carplay among those safety nannies. Have looked, and no 2018 VW Golf SEL’s anywhere near here and that’s what I’d get if getting another Golf. Like the idea of a hybrid also but so unsure. Will just have to wait and see but it’s tough. If they totaled it, would’ve been a bit easier but they didn’t, a big mistake on their part I think.

The Sandman

fintail

Not just a Maserati, but a Spider.

Sandman6472

Did sit in an Elantra GT at the dealer last week, and liked it. The Kona was nice also but their mpg’s weren’t that spectacular for some reason. Both have turbo engines and are pretty light so would think they’d both be over 30 for both city and highway figures. Maybe Hyundai/Kia are a bit more conservative in this area after getting fined a few years back for cheating a bit. Like the new interiors and the dash layouts also, very modern and I like the “tablet look” for the infotainment systems, very modern and up to date. So, need to go check them out and see how they drive. Both the Buick Encore and Subaru Imprezza drove nicely but the Encore was the one I could see me with. A little tall but at 168”, same as my Golf so I know it’ll pass the garage test. But, could I live with a domestic for the next few years? Knowing it has a 4/50,000 back to back warranty helps, not as good as Hyundai/Kia or VW but not bad. And I like the Encore’s look overall, almost as much as the Golf’s.

The Sandman

corvette

breld said:

At the end of the day, it came down to really liking the Durango and wanting something more like that, but with a more refined feel. And the Discovery fits that bill to a tee. I was simply more excited about this choice than the Audi. If there was any tie breaker, it was probably the diesel engine option. While not a V8, it mimics the character of the Hemi, with gobs of low end torque. I was finding myself a little swayed by the 0-60 times on paper between the diesel and gas versions, but by the seat of the pants, the diesel feels awfully quick and accelerates smoothly. And of course, the gas mileage is worlds better than the Dodge and the supercharged V6 option in the Discovery (which was a bit worse than the Dodge).

Is this a new or used 2018? Lease or purchase? And you bought a Sedona the same day?

breld

New 2018.  Purchase.  And the Sedona was the previous day.  But that one doesn't count.  

corvette

Sorry, breld, I know you're trying to keep your count down for 2018, but if you buy a car for someone else, it still counts as your punch. You're at ten for a trailing one year period.

Wow, the Durango almost made it a whole year!

ab348

A Sedona, @breld ? I missed that one. It's hard to keep up.

graphicguy

kyfdx said:

@graphicguy Tom Browning just bought Bart's. Supposed to change the name, soon.

When I was younger, it was called Kelly's Keg. Doesn't look any different, 30+ years later.

I had heard Browning bought a bar in N Ky.....just didn’t know which one. Used to go to Arnold’s all the time for lunch when I worked downtown.

You reminded me to make another trip.

Mr_Shiftright

That must be a Motorati--you store it in your Maserati so when it breaks down you can go for help.

breld

ab348 said:

A Sedona, @breld ? I missed that one. It's hard to keep up.

I had posted over on RWTIV as to the value of a slightly used Kia Sedona. We purchased it for our son's caretaker (he's 22 with special needs, so we have a caretaker who watches him during the day when we're at work as well as whenever else we need her - she's a savior for us).

I hadn't posted about it here since I didn't think it should count as a punch, but I got caught.

breld

corvette said:

Sorry, breld, I know you're trying to keep your count down for 2018, but if you buy a car for someone else, it still counts as your punch. You're at ten for a trailing one year period.

Wow, the Durango almost made it a whole year!

Enough with the trailing one year periods! Everything resets on January 1st.

And hey - I bought the Durango last March and sold it this March - I made it a year.

Sandman6472

Went back to Hyundai before going to the dentist and they put the gift card through again but still, nothing!! Did get a message from Subaru though and they want to send me a $35 gift card. Since they're next door to Hyundai, stopped in and got the details. Just redeemed it on my computer. Still have no clue why the Hyundai card is acting so wonkey to be honest. If it still doesn't go through, will go back again and raise hell, well see what the issue is. Don't advertise something and not deliver on that promise, just makes you look bad!!!

The Sandman

andres3

sandman_6472 said:

Went back to Hyundai before going to the dentist and they put the gift card through again but still, nothing!! Did get a message from Subaru though and they want to send me a $35 gift card. Since they're next door to Hyundai, stopped in and got the details. Just redeemed it on my computer. Still have no clue why the Hyundai card is acting so wonkey to be honest. If it still doesn't go through, will go back again and raise hell, well see what the issue is. Don't advertise something and not deliver on that promise, just makes you look bad!!!

The Sandman

Penske Kia did that to me at Christmas. Sent me a $20 Gift card as a thank you for buying my Kia from them. I called to tell them to send me a touchup paint pen using the giftcard! I was told, NO! You have to come in to the store in-person to use that. I told them it was a giftcard, and it had a number, and no indication it had to be used in person. The guys said they had no way to keep track (BS).

Now I'm angry at the dealership for sending me the so-called gift without fine print (or missing fine print). They'd of been better off not sending the promotion. Now they have big points against them.

False advertising, fraud, and bait & switch all rolled into one flyer and card.

andres3

breld said:

corvette said:

Sorry, breld, I know you're trying to keep your count down for 2018, but if you buy a car for someone else, it still counts as your punch. You're at ten for a trailing one year period.

Wow, the Durango almost made it a whole year!

Enough with the trailing one year periods! Everything resets on January 1st.

And hey - I bought the Durango last March and sold it this March - I made it a year.

I think you get credit for over a year because you had a V6 Durango prior right?

stickguy

sandy, when I was shopping, I used the same promo at Hyundai. And Subaru. one I got sent immediately. the other one, heard nothing for a while, then one day it just showed up. But I did get it. Might have been the Hyundai one.

but more important, did you try out a GT?

nyccarguy

stickguy said:

sandy, when I was shopping, I used the same promo at Hyundai. And Subaru. one I got sent immediately. the other one, heard nothing for a while, then one day it just showed up. But I did get it. Might have been the Hyundai one.

but more important, did you try out a GT(I)?

breld

I’m getting the front windows tinted on the Discovery - this vendor works out of the brokers warehouse where I sold my Type R.  

It’s still sitting here - has a sold sign on it but when I talked to my broker, he said that the buyer may be backing out cause he wants a black one.

It would seem the market may be a bit exaggerated on the Type R at this point.  I thought it’d be an easy sell at around $35-36k, but I didn’t get one call.  Broker buys it from me for $34,500, listed it at $37,500 and now reduced to $36,900.  My broker said he’s only gotten a few calls.  

I almost feel a little guilty about their potential limited profit, but I certainly didn’t twist their arm on the price.  And in fact, I had proposed a consignment deal, but they just wanted to buy it.  

ab348

andres3 said:

sandman_6472 said:

Went back to Hyundai before going to the dentist and they put the gift card through again but still, nothing!! Did get a message from Subaru though and they want to send me a $35 gift card. Since they're next door to Hyundai, stopped in and got the details. Just redeemed it on my computer. Still have no clue why the Hyundai card is acting so wonkey to be honest. If it still doesn't go through, will go back again and raise hell, well see what the issue is. Don't advertise something and not deliver on that promise, just makes you look bad!!!

Penske Kia did that to me at Christmas. Sent me a $20 Gift card as a thank you for buying my Kia from them. I called to tell them to send me a touchup paint pen using the giftcard! I was told, NO! You have to come in to the store in-person to use that. I told them it was a giftcard, and it had a number, and no indication it had to be used in person. The guys said they had no way to keep track (BS).

Now I'm angry at the dealership for sending me the so-called gift without fine print (or missing fine print). They'd of been better off not sending the promotion. Now they have big points against them.

False advertising, fraud, and bait & switch all rolled into one flyer and card.

Geez, you guys are tough to please. Companies throwing gift cards at you left and right and you're still not happy. Meanwhile I've spent 6 figures on vehicles at my dealer over the last 7 years and I get nada except a ball cap.

andres3

ab348 said:

andres3 said:

sandman_6472 said:

Went back to Hyundai before going to the dentist and they put the gift card through again but still, nothing!! Did get a message from Subaru though and they want to send me a $35 gift card. Since they're next door to Hyundai, stopped in and got the details. Just redeemed it on my computer. Still have no clue why the Hyundai card is acting so wonkey to be honest. If it still doesn't go through, will go back again and raise hell, well see what the issue is. Don't advertise something and not deliver on that promise, just makes you look bad!!!

Penske Kia did that to me at Christmas. Sent me a $20 Gift card as a thank you for buying my Kia from them. I called to tell them to send me a touchup paint pen using the giftcard! I was told, NO! You have to come in to the store in-person to use that. I told them it was a giftcard, and it had a number, and no indication it had to be used in person. The guys said they had no way to keep track (BS).

Now I'm angry at the dealership for sending me the so-called gift without fine print (or missing fine print). They'd of been better off not sending the promotion. Now they have big points against them.

False advertising, fraud, and bait & switch all rolled into one flyer and card.

Geez, you guys are tough to please. Companies throwing gift cards at you left and right and you're still not happy. Meanwhile I've spent 6 figures on vehicles at my dealer over the last 7 years and I get nada except a ball cap.

That's just it, I was happy to be given a $20 gift card. I was upset they didn't honor it. There was no fine print. It wasn't one of those "come take a test drive for $20 things" it was clearly a "thank you gift." Back in the politically incorrect days I think it was called Indian-giver?

andres3

ab348 said:

andres3 said:

sandman_6472 said:

Went back to Hyundai before going to the dentist and they put the gift card through again but still, nothing!! Did get a message from Subaru though and they want to send me a $35 gift card. Since they're next door to Hyundai, stopped in and got the details. Just redeemed it on my computer. Still have no clue why the Hyundai card is acting so wonkey to be honest. If it still doesn't go through, will go back again and raise hell, well see what the issue is. Don't advertise something and not deliver on that promise, just makes you look bad!!!

Penske Kia did that to me at Christmas. Sent me a $20 Gift card as a thank you for buying my Kia from them. I called to tell them to send me a touchup paint pen using the giftcard! I was told, NO! You have to come in to the store in-person to use that. I told them it was a giftcard, and it had a number, and no indication it had to be used in person. The guys said they had no way to keep track (BS).

Now I'm angry at the dealership for sending me the so-called gift without fine print (or missing fine print). They'd of been better off not sending the promotion. Now they have big points against them.

False advertising, fraud, and bait & switch all rolled into one flyer and card.

Geez, you guys are tough to please. Companies throwing gift cards at you left and right and you're still not happy. Meanwhile I've spent 6 figures on vehicles at my dealer over the last 7 years and I get nada except a ball cap.

You need to add a key-chain to the ball cap! Demand it right away

tbirdmarco

 Brault I didn’t see that in the other form that was nice you bought that minivan for your sons care taker you guys are awesome people Edmunds.com on discovery back in October different color than yours not sure what engine have to look probably get us one 

fordfool

Bridge Design Gone Wrong: The Tacoma Narrows Bridge (Galloping Gertie)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-zczJXSxnw
I have felt like this when I have been stopped in traffic on the Burlington Bay Bridge in a high wind.
@driver100 will know what I mean.

Sandman6472

Not yet, had some intense dental work, need a crown, so just came home right after to relax a bit. Liked the Kona a bit better than the GT, but think it best to keep away from any lot until I get mine back and see how it is. Trust me, if they had totaled mine, I'd be spending every free moment driving all that I like but not wanting to get my hopes up about any vehicle right now

The Sandman

Sandman6472

Point is if someone is "giving" you something, honor it or don't do it in the first place! Still no word on the Hyundai card and doubt I'll ever see it. Just the point that leaves a bad taste that's all. My word is my bond, say I'm gonna do something and I do it...these folks are highly suspect now! And I gave them the correct information to begin with.
Such is life I guess, time to move on.

The Sandman

Sandman6472

Hoping that all turns out well in my situation so I can move on. This was totally unnecessary, total carelessness on that kids fault but I have to pay the price. I know life ain't fair but seriously, enough is enough.
Saw that Subaru Imprezza I test drove the other day parked out front. Beautiful color combo but like it so much better in the white/ivory combo. It's a big vehicle and seems to be bigger now and not sure it's gonna work for me. The charcoal over black Kona at the Hyundai store was gorgeous, parked outside but locked! Wanted to get into it and sit for a few minutes to see how I fit and check out the ergonomics. Perfect size for the garage and has 17" wheels, the size I'd like. Not a fanboy of 18's as they get pricey at that point. The Elantra GT near it seemed a bit bloated but want to try them both and see what the different auto tranny's are like. The auto in the RAV4 shifts very smoothly and even though I don't keep it in "eco" mode, it goes there as I get into the highest gear and stays there. There's a dedicated button for "eco" and "sport" mode but keep it in "normal" mode and it just feels right. For a CUV, decent mpg's but would like a smaller, more efficient vehicle. Both Enterprise locations only had CUV's and larger vehicles when I stopped by so couldn't swap out of it. Will try again on Thursday and see what happens. Probably will end up just keeping it till mine is ready, which will probably be in about 10 days.

The Sandman

iluvmysephia1

Two co-workers at the Wenatchee job had Toyota RAV4 SUV's and raved about how much they loved them. Ahh, if we switch to Toyota, it's gotta have a guppy mouth in front and a mini- Mazda 3 rear end for me to be interested. Of course I'm talking about the Yaris iA.

iluvmysephia1

That Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse hits close to home for me. Our family used to go over that bridge from Tacoma to Gig Harbor where the grandparents lived. We drove down from Edmonds all the time to visit them. I have heard that story many times and couldn't believe it when I finally saw that film of it collapsing. Hope the dog's passing went as painless as possible - it breaks my heart to see the guy look back and go back to get him but he can't because the bridge road is swaying and buckling so violently. Incredible story.