Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous (Archived)

kyfdx

C&D had a story on the new QX50 engine technology.

They were impressed, but their take: All that for just one mpg?

qbrozen

I think they may be dealing on Scat Packs, too. Far far less money.

stickguy

Around here, I probably couldn't get a regular R/T hemi past 3rd gear or over 1500 RPMs most of the time. So I know a Scat pack, and certainly a Hellcat, would be just a tad overkill.

corvette

qbrozen said:

I think they may be dealing on Scat Packs, too. Far far less money.

Far less HP, too, but still more than adequate. 

qbrozen

corvette said:

Far less HP, too, but still more than adequate. 

Yes, with a scat pack, your tires might last a few thousand miles rather than a few hundred feet. ;b

qbrozen

stickguy said:

Around here, I probably couldn't get a regular R/T hemi past 3rd gear or over 1500 RPMs most of the time. So I know a Scat pack, and certainly a Hellcat, would be just a tad overkill.

I'm sadly finding that to be the case more often. I can't even open up the F150 very often.

tifighter

If I had a Hellcat, I'd put one of those heavy wheel clamp things on it every time I parked it on the street. It just screams "joyride" a little too much.

Mr_Shiftright

kyfdx said:

C&D had a story on the new QX50 engine technology.

They were impressed, but their take: All that for just one mpg?

1 mpg can be a big deal in a fleet average.

kyfdx

Mr_Shiftright said:

kyfdx said:

C&D had a story on the new QX50 engine technology.

They were impressed, but their take: All that for just one mpg?

1 mpg can be a big deal in a fleet average.

Sure... but, try to sell me an extra complicated powertrain for one mpg? I might look elsewhere.

Read that C&D article. It's nuts.

stickguy

agreed on that. And I will gladly trade my 1/20th of a MPG to get my spare tire back.

graphicguy

Michaell said:

graphicguy said:

@stickguy @Michaell I did mix the “X“ in the “Q“ posts. Sorry about that. I do like the QX 50 that just came out. I received some emails regarding the announcement. From the pictures, they look pretty sharp. That said, I do like the 3.7 L motor much better than a 3.0 T in any of the Infiniti models.

Plus, you can get a new EX35 for wayyyyyy fewer Benjamins than the QX50, and probably be happier with the drive.

No need to apologize - we all misread stuff from time to time.

My daughter isn't into used vehicles...

There are still some '17 QX50s with the 3.7L around.....new! I'd have her look at those. I thought the one I drove (as a loaner) handled better than the Q50 sedan 3.0T I owned briefly.

That platform was a winner for Infiniti....so was the drivetrain. Unfortunately, it was also thirsty.

Michaell

graphicguy said:

Michaell said:

graphicguy said:

@stickguy @Michaell I did mix the “X“ in the “Q“ posts. Sorry about that. I do like the QX 50 that just came out. I received some emails regarding the announcement. From the pictures, they look pretty sharp. That said, I do like the 3.7 L motor much better than a 3.0 T in any of the Infiniti models.

Plus, you can get a new EX35 for wayyyyyy fewer Benjamins than the QX50, and probably be happier with the drive.

No need to apologize - we all misread stuff from time to time.

My daughter isn't into used vehicles...

There are still some '17 QX50s with the 3.7L around.....new! I'd have her look at those. I thought the one I drove (as a loaner) handled better than the Q50 sedan 3.0T I owned briefly.

That platform was a winner for Infiniti....so was the drivetrain. Unfortunately, it was also thirsty.

I'd have to see if there are any left here in CO. I know they were $10k off sticker.

But, it would depend on how they were optioned. She wants it all!

Michaell

38 of the 2017 QX50’s with 50 miles. Need to research them more for equipment levels. 

nyccarguy

My son just got picked up in a GLA 45 AMG.  The run of the mill GLA 250 I don’t particularly care for.  This GLA45 AMG was sharp.  Black/Black too.

tjc78

qbrozen said:

Around here, I probably couldn't get a regular R/T hemi past 3rd gear or over 1500 RPMs most of the time. So I know a Scat pack, and certainly a Hellcat, would be just a tad overkill.

I'm sadly finding that to be the case more often. I can't even open up the F150 very often.

Early morning drives are about the only time for any “fun”.  Had an early flight out Philly airport Tuesday and 95 was wide open from the Walt to the airport.  Not that my putt putt car could do much.   

Michaell

tjc78 said:

qbrozen said:

Around here, I probably couldn't get a regular R/T hemi past 3rd gear or over 1500 RPMs most of the time. So I know a Scat pack, and certainly a Hellcat, would be just a tad overkill.

I'm sadly finding that to be the case more often. I can't even open up the F150 very often.

Early morning drives are about the only time for any “fun”.  Had an early flight out Philly airport Tuesday and 95 was wide open from the Walt to the airport.  Not that my putt putt car could do much.   

I remember that stretch of highway - I had lots of business (and family) in South Jersey, and I'd take the Ben Franklin across. If I remembered to exit 95 correctly.

I didn't, one time, and spent an interesting 20 minutes or so cruising North Philadelphia with my (first) wife with me.

28firefighter

We made it to Philly for the long weekend. My Mom picked us up with my Dad’s Cayenne Turbo S, which I happily strapped Sam into and drove home to let my Mom have a chance to sit with the baby. 

Unfortunately, wall-to-wall traffic on 95 S and on the Blue Route all the way to Broomall meant I didn’t get a chance to really open it up. 

qbrozen

https://leasehackr.com/blog/2018/3/8/lease-a-buick-encore-suv-132month-s0-down-fees

Roll in the drive-offs and it would still be under $200. 

28firefighter

qbrozen said:

https://leasehackr.com/blog/2018/3/8/lease-a-buick-encore-suv-132month-s0-down-fees

Roll in the drive-offs and it would still be under $200. 

Yes. And many are getting cheaper on the forums. Anywhere from 2400-4500 one pay. 

qbrozen

I can't seem to figure out the forums, at least not on my phone. I'm not seeing many posts at all.

Mr_Shiftright

You mean in this topic?

qbrozen

Mr_Shiftright said:

You mean in this topic?

Leasehackr

andres3

28firefighter said:

qbrozen said:

https://leasehackr.com/blog/2018/3/8/lease-a-buick-encore-suv-132month-s0-down-fees

Roll in the drive-offs and it would still be under $200. 

Yes. And many are getting cheaper on the forums. Anywhere from 2400-4500 one pay. 

Does Buick do free loaners when your car is broken down? That would be a requirement for me.

tifighter

28firefighter said:

qbrozen said:

https://leasehackr.com/blog/2018/3/8/lease-a-buick-encore-suv-132month-s0-down-fees

Roll in the drive-offs and it would still be under $200. 

Yes. And many are getting cheaper on the forums. Anywhere from 2400-4500 one pay. 

That's a heckuva deal.

au1994

andres3 said:

qbrozen said:

https://leasehackr.com/blog/2018/3/8/lease-a-buick-encore-suv-132month-s0-down-fees

Roll in the drive-offs and it would still be under $200. 

Yes. And many are getting cheaper on the forums. Anywhere from 2400-4500 one pay. 

Does Buick do free loaners when your car is broken down? That would be a requirement for me.

They do, at least the dealer my dad uses does. Not sure if it’s a GM mandate or if the dealer chooses to fund it themselves. He is on his second one and loves it.  The CCBA gene runs deep. He turns the fleet over every 18-24 months whether mom likes her car or not!  

ab348

This will drive some of you CCBers nuts. Just imagine the deal you could get on one of these if only they could be sold.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-volkswagen-emissions-storage/vw-storing-around-300000-diesels-at-37-facilities-around-u-s-idUSKBN1H50GQ

xwesx

For a time, I had a strong desire to repurchase my 2013 Passat. However, it seems that by the time they clear these storage lots out, I will have long since moved on.

Michaell

ab348 said:

This will drive some of you CCBers nuts. Just imagine the deal you could get on one of these if only they could be sold.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-volkswagen-emissions-storage/vw-storing-around-300000-diesels-at-37-facilities-around-u-s-idUSKBN1H50GQ

I've driven past the lot here in CO - a great big field next to Pikes Peak Int'l Raceway, south of Colorado Springs.

And, when I was in CA earlier this month, there was a transport truck on the side of the road filled with Golf or Jetta wagons.

corvette

If I had found a deal on a TDI Passat, I might have kept it around until the deadline to take the buyback. I liked the Passat I had as a loaner. 

28firefighter

andres3 said:

qbrozen said:

https://leasehackr.com/blog/2018/3/8/lease-a-buick-encore-suv-132month-s0-down-fees

Roll in the drive-offs and it would still be under $200. 

Yes. And many are getting cheaper on the forums. Anywhere from 2400-4500 one pay. 

Does Buick do free loaners when your car is broken down? That would be a requirement for me.

For that money I’ll get two for when the other is in the shop.  I’m sure they don’t do loaners. 

cdnpinhead

It's fun watching you lot discuss and/or fight over the crap that results from the ways cars are distributed these days. It's clear that the targets are uninformed people, people who can't live without the latest thing, or people who have ADHD.

Appears to be a fertile field.

Sandman6472

Bad news today. Called to see when my rental was due back, thought it was next week. Nope...turn back has to be by 6 pm TODAY!!! Needless to say, I was more than pissed off and let Safeco Insurance know this. Got the same run around [non-permissible content removed] and the promised return call by the end of the day of course never happened. Why do folks say they'll do something and then not do it? Don't say it if you ain't gonna do it because now, your credibility with me is zero. I'll no longer trust you or work with you ever again because your word is your bond as far as I'm concerned.
Had to leave work early as I needed to get home, clean out some stuff and then put a few gallons to get to a quarter of a tank. Dropped the car off about 5ish and they drove me home as I went to the office right near our house. So, for the weekend, I'm carless, have nothing to drive except the wife's A3. Will be renting a Hertz compact come Monday morning for the week, as the prices go down dramatically Monday and with my gold member and employee discounts, got a excellent deal as it's out of my pocket now.
Weird not having a car for me to use as this has never happened before. So, mine will be ready Thursday and will drop off the rental either Thursday afternoon or Saturday since it's here in Coral Springs. Needless to say, this nightmare just got worse!!

The Unhappy Sandman

xwesx

Ah, it'll be fine, Sandy! Sweet talk that lovely bride of yours and enjoy a little couple time as she ferries you around (if necessary) for the next two days.

Sandman6472

I check the transport section in Craigslist every couple of months just to see what's out there. Of course, that same West Palm Beach gig is still asking for drivers. Again I apply, but tell them not to respond if they still have that ridiculous "no old employees can work here". Apparently that's still their m o but did apply to another driver ad for a one day/week driving job at the Ft. Lauderdale auto auction. So for kicks, I apply and know nothing will happen. Well, last evening while going through my emails, there it is, a response from that job. If you can report on Monday to a employment meeting in West Palm Beach at 2 pm, email us back. I work Mondays but ask the boss for the day off which he says sure. Offer to work till noon but he says just come in Tuesday as a make up day. So Monday, after picking up my rental, it's off to an orientation in West Palm about this new gig.
Since they just are looking for one day/week, I'll go and check it out. Have nothing to lose really and it could turn out to be an nice opportunity here. Got a feeling though that if hired, the one day will turn into two or more but will give it a shot and see where it takes me. Still feel bad about not taking the Enterprise gig in Broward County but they just want too many hours and working six days each week ain't gonna happen anymore, just too taxing on my body at this point.
I've always been told that when G-d closes a door, he always opens a window and hoping this will be the case here. The Ft. Lauderdale auction is a doable driving distance so we'll see how it goes Monday!

The Sandman

fintail

I think there's a storage lot for those diesels out on the WA coast in Aberdeen - I saw a ton of them there.

tbirdmarco

 Good luck soon man on Monday with the job orientation interview hope it goes well when you have two jobs? 

tbirdmarco

 Send man sorry to hear what Safeco insurance did too we had them and when he had an accident couple of years ago with one of the cars were giving the body shop a hard time in pain because they found a little more damage they took the carport it was going to be a little more in the original estimate then after that they dropped us as he passed them are due to high risk or some nonsense they told us 

tbirdmarco

 And also the policy behind it will give us a rental car lesson learned for the future should’ve checked on the policy thought we had it we need it ha ha Ha 

tbirdmarco

 They wouldn’t give us a rental car to pay out-of-pocket if you wanted one good luck I hope you get your car back the next week or two 

tbirdmarco

 I like the styling of that Encore in the interior holiday also the envision to don’t know why the terrene a search or walk into Aldie I was very disappointed 

tbirdmarco

 I was disappointed with the terrines interior polity the touch points matter to me more than anything you know door panel for you question your arm cancel things like that seats don’t get it but it is what it is the Chevy version has a better interior to get it at all she just put similar in tears and all their cars 

Mr_Shiftright

Is this even LEGAL?

qbrozen

Meanwhile, lawmakers are overly concerned with how well pedestrians bounce off hoods, so lugs that sever limbs are overlooked.

ab348

Meanwhile, in Houston, TX...

laurasdada

Was that Bond, James Bond. Or SPECTRE???

qbrozen

Yikes!

fintail

Yep, fully legal as far as I know.

But if you want to import something under 25 years, that's criminal!

Mr_Shiftright

I want a snow plow attachment for my Mini to push Priuses out of the way.

tjc78

@sandman_6472

Just read a boatload of posts and can’t remember which thread you mentioned the rental car ending so I’ll just comment here.   I’ve never heard of the insurance company not extending your rental to cover the length of repair especially on a not at fault accident like yours 

When I was in this situation I just kept the car and told the insurance company my vehicle wasn’t done and they simply kept paying. 

Sandman6472

Well, turned in the rental on Friday and getting another tomorrow morning on my dime. I need a vehicle so have no choice. Wouldn’t be surprised if Safeco drops us after all this nonsense or at least won’t pick us up again next February. Our policy started on February 13th and my accident happened on the 28th. But since it wasn’t my fault, maybe we’ll be o k going forward. Still, just waiting for this nightmare to be over!!!

The Sandman