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Just ask Mike.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I was looking at the Porsche website on Tuesday (everyone kept asking me what I want for my birthday, so I had to tell them something). After building a few different 911s, Macans, Caymans, & Boxsters, I did a quick CPO search. Every Boxster that was listed for under $45K had close to or over 50K miles on it or was at least 7 years old.
I know there’s no such thing as a “cheap” Porsche, but that base Cayman I posted for Shifty that was on jalopnik the other day looks like a good price. For the price of a Civic Si, you can have a Mid Engined Cayman.
Used Porsches can be a good deal if you buy the right one. They are very durable cars and can last you a long time. And it's true, no other car drives quite like one (not saying better or worse, just "different").
"Affordable" older Caymans that are worth owning seem to be going for $18K--$29K, You pay more for the "S", and there is a significant difference in power. It's not just trim.
A nice suite of safety tech is standard across the board, other than on the base S model (to which it can be added). SE comes with a pano sunroof. SEL comes with the virtual cockpit and a newly available "Beats" stereo.
I think it's a 90% chance we'll replace my stepdaughter's Jetta with this new Jetta. Coming out of the VW lease, I assume it'll be easiest and most cost-efficient to stick with the brand, and she likes the Jetta. No real reason to search too hard for other options.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
however, if it was nice enough, I could flip the elantra to her and get one. Only assuming of course they were killer leasing, which might not happen right away.
any idea when they hit the dealers?
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
have to get looking.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Velvet Red over Wicker Beige
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1984-volvo-242-turbo-coupe-2/
well, mostly in love. Would like different wheels and a bit more sidewall, ditch the roll cage, and more normal sports seats (R models fine). But, nit picking. This must be a blast to drive.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
http://www.vw.com/models/2019-jetta/trims/2019/se-trim/edit/tab/summary/interior-color/n4q-fb/
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
My ideal build would be to find the old 940 Turbo wagon my family had, drop the 4 cyl Volvo block and auto transmission and put a Mustang V8 engine in with manual trans.
this one though is way over the top. Same car, with more normal wheels and interior, and a worked over 940T motor would be wonderful.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
It never really bothered me that much, though. I just looked at it, as a cleanse.
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Maybe, even the walnut blasting (I bet that hurts!)
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25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd
'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
still, someone handy like you could have it all sorted out in no time.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
That would be a fun car, at least at the present bid level. I've seen a few 240 conversions. I remember a Ford 289 that was really a slick install---very pro.
Will have to try the GTI before too long to see what I've been missing all these years. The new Jetta looks nice but think it'll be a bit too big for my needs but will drive one just to see. Call me nuts but still like the new 2018 Camry and 2018 Ford Focus as well as the 2018 Honda Accord. Just wish the Honda HR-V had the turbo from the Civic as I've always liked the EX-L model but think for the next generation, they'll also put back the knobs on the audio system like they did with the Accord. Honda seems to listen to their owners and usually fixes mistakes like this sooner than later. And the HR-V fulfills the size requirement. All the magazines still complain about the lack of power throughout the power band, a serious mistake in this segment. Sticking a turbo under the hood usually addresses this issue nicely. I know that the few times I've had to hit the accelerator in the Elantra, it made a horrible noise as it downshifted to move ahead. The engine definitely let me know that this kind of behavior will not be tolerated for long. My Golf does this same manuveur much quieter and without all the fuss.
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)
Shifty - can you run his VIN to see if the CarFax shows the accident yet? Maybe if it doesn’t, he can take the car straight to carmax for an appraisal that’s good for 7 days. That gives him a week to car shop and make a decision.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
'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
here is one that will make OldFarmers heart flutter. Not that exciting a car, but look at them miles!
http://www.royaleasing.com/detail-2013-buick-verano-4dr_sedan_convenience_group-used-17509125.html
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
But back in the end of 2013, damn if I didn't pick the wrong thing! And now, I'm just not ready and haven't been ready for awhile now. Just hope it's o k and I can put it off for a bit.
My kid called earlier and said the person who does the "diminished value" claims at work is out this coming week so we have to wait till she returns to the office. Not a bad thing so I can get a good chance to put the Golf through it's paces to see if indeed, anything is seriously wrong to bolster a case!
The Tired 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)
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
for me, and my low usage, better to pay a lot less for one with higher than normal miles I think and let it average out over a couple of years.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
On my way to the expressway to get it up to 75 or so, my service guy calls and says he'll order the missing parts Monday morning and have me come back when he gets them. Thanked him very much for his great work. Noticed on their was that it's also a Mercedes Preferred shop and while waiting, a guy my age brought his wife's MB in for an estimate.
Got her up to 80 and no shaking and car tracked pretty straight so am relieved about that since it was a big issue with me to get it done right.
Still plan on doing the diminished value claim because right now, it's staying in my garage. Want to wait a few weeks to see how things go before I make any kind of decision to be honest. Am pleased this nightmare is over but truthfully, expected more issues than the two I found. Now, I just want to finally exhale and take it all in.
Thanks for all your support as it's been tough on me. Knowing how anally I take care of my vehicle, it was a real blow that this even happened but now it's home and things will be fine. But still going to go to CarMax and get an estimate and go from there. I might just find soon that I need to get me something else to help me move on!!
The Relieved 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)
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It's a 2015 VW Golf, Blue silk over beige.
Will be very interested to see if it's even been recorded yet and if not, how close Q got with his $14,500 pre-accident price. I'm bettin' that it's lost at least $1K due to this incident. Still under 40K miles and only put on roughly 1300/month. looking amazingly good for all it went through and think the repairs are guaranteed for as long as I own it but will find out. Also, need to find out how long I need till I can wax the whole vehicle? Thinking that waiting 6 to 8 weeks should be sufficient as our rainy season starts mid May.
Again, many thanks for your help with this and if not recorded yet, might have to wait a month or two till they document the collision of 3/28/18. As my dad would say, "you are a gentlemen and a scholar"!
The Relieved 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)
I visited my friend with the green MKZ today. Now he says he will keep it for at least a couple years. I don't know, I give up
Again, thanks and maybe on July 1st, I'll ask ya again to check where it's at. At this point, think I'll still have it by then!!
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)
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Saw an S8 with the 5.2 V10 today at the Cars & Coffee (now that I want!).
It's a tactic insurance adjusters use. They claim that the problems you have are between you and your chosen body shop. The false presumption being, of course, that all flaws and problems are fixable, and that all body shops are supposed to do flawless repair jobs.
The advice I was given by my DV appraiser is to claim "all my complaints about the body shop's craftsmanship and workmanship have been subsequently addressed, and they have been resolved to my satisfaction" in the courtroom.
Your claim is with "inherent" DV, which is the DV assuming "perfect" repairs.
Apparently customers do quality control for body shops nowadays.