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  • carnaughtcarnaught Member Posts: 3,592
    Thanks @tbirdmarco. I was (jokingly) responding to it being brought up on whether my CCBA membership was in jeopardy.
  • carnaughtcarnaught Member Posts: 3,592
    edited April 2018
    The Prius is slightly tinny, probably to keep it lighter, but no more tinny than the Optima I had was. Maybe the newest ones are better. ;).

    Wife’s 2010 Prius remained tight as a drum, less rattles than an Acura she had.
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,894
    no clue Andre. I don't even go in for the first service for another 2 weeks. Plus I shouldn't even need it.

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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,804
    stickguy said:
    the Volvo just asks for regular. Premium is not going to keep it any cleaner. Just want to stick with quality fuel (top tier) so even RUG will be good for it. I know that on my elantra, in the maintenance section, they require a bottle of their fuel system cleaner each oil change (or maybe annual, but somewhat frequent), Unless you use top tier fuel all the time (which I do). And that car is set to run on RUG.
    Does the Elantra not have direct injection?

    '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

  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,894
    yes it does. hence why they want the cleaner or top tier gas.

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  • imidazol97imidazol97 Member Posts: 27,734
    edited April 2018
    stickguy said:

    I know that on my elantra, in the maintenance section, they require a bottle of their fuel system cleaner each oil change (or maybe annual, but somewhat frequent), Unless you use top tier fuel all the time (which I do). And that car is set to run on RUG.

    Is "they" the dealer or is "they" the Hyundai company saying this in print in their service documents?

    For DI cleaners in the fuel don't have any effect is the general opinion. For others, I see on Hyundai forums talk about Techron Fuel System cleaner regularly.

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,894
    that is Hyundai in their maintenance schedule. specifically calls for the cleaner, unless you normally use TT gas

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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,804
    As imid said, cleaner in the fuel does nothing for DI engines. Top tier gas is a different story because the cleaner the exhaust, the better to keep carbon from gumming up the valves as the exhaust leaves the cylinder. But since the fuel never runs over the valves as in the olden days, adding cleaner to your tank will do nothing to clean the buildup that Is already on the valves.

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  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,518
    sandman_6472 said:

    Also got a letter from my insurance company yesterday basically explaining what comes next. They basically said for all my out of pocket expenses, go after hid insurance company and if that don't work, go after the guilty party! First, I'll call Windstream and see if I can get my rental last week covered and possibly my deductible. If not, got the guys address and will either write him a nice letter or use the courts if absolutely necessary.

    This makes no sense to me at all. Your insurance company should be the one making representations on your behalf to whomever. How can they just wash their hands of any responsibility to you as a policy holder?

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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,804
    Want this.

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  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 11,533
    qbrozen said:
    Want this.
    Go for it! You don’t see those every day! 
  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,675
    qbrozen said:

    Want this.

    Well, you've got a pickup truck and have the ability to "bring a trailer." Don't fool yourself into thinking this is anything besides a project car. It just happens to be a project car with a nice exterior and decent interior. Those wheels? YUK!

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  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,880
    Agreed, especially because you can work on it yourself.
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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,894
    That’s nice. Good potential.

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  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,691
    Interesting thing on BaT, and it is local - nicer than most on there, no visible rust
  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,880
    fintail said:

    Interesting thing on BaT, and it is local - nicer than most on there, no visible rust

    DO IT.

    P.S. Can you get parts for that car here?
    2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xE, 2024 BMW i5 M60, 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet
  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,804
    i actually don't mind the wheels. but he says the originals come with.
    steering wheel would be a challenge to find, probably.
    In any case, I would freshen it mechanically and just enjoy it as is.

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  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,691
    If I didn't have a minimum of 6 or so lease months to go, I'd consider it. I don't want to deal with that issue.

    In the age of the internet, parts are not a problem. Engine parts are the same as any 300E or 300SE from the same era, M103 is a common unit.
    28firefighter said:


    DO IT.

    P.S. Can you get parts for that car here?

  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,880
    Swapalease? :-)
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  • jpp75jpp75 Member Posts: 1,535
    qbrozen said:

    i actually don't mind the wheels. but he says the originals come with.
    steering wheel would be a challenge to find, probably.
    In any case, I would freshen it mechanically and just enjoy it as is.

    I say get it. Those don't come along every day.
  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,675
    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2002-porsche-boxster-s-6/

    It says Boxster S, but has the Boxster (Non S) Exhaust tip, right?

    2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD

  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,804
    nyccarguy said:

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2002-porsche-boxster-s-6/

    It says Boxster S, but has the Boxster (Non S) Exhaust tip, right?

    VIN comes back as an S

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  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 11,533
    That’s a pretty color on that Boxster. 
  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,880
    edited April 2018
    nyccarguy said:

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2002-porsche-boxster-s-6/

    It says Boxster S, but has the Boxster (Non S) Exhaust tip, right?

    Ohh, another one I like...

    Edit: and it's local.
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  • roadburnerroadburner Member Posts: 18,516
    If the election was behind me I'd be all over this puppy.

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  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,880
    roadburner said:

    If the election was behind me I'd be all over this puppy.

    The one that got away?
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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,894
    Nice Boxster. Cheap so far with a day to go. Lots of expensive work done including the IMS fix. I could live with it!

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  • roadburnerroadburner Member Posts: 18,516
    28firefighter said:

    roadburner said:

    If the election was behind me I'd be all over this puppy.

    The one that got away?
    Mine was Black with a gray interior; but I prefer the Cinnabar Red.

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    Son's: 2018 330i xDrive

  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,880
    edited April 2018
    My wife told me to get the Boxster if I want it. My biggest concern is I have nowhere to put it...

    Right now it's cheap, but I don't even know what it is worth. I suspect it'll jump close to $10k before the auction closes.
    2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xE, 2024 BMW i5 M60, 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet
  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 269,713
    28firefighter said:

    My wife told me to get the Boxster if I want it. My biggest concern is I have nowhere to put it...

    Right now it's cheap, but I don't even know what it is worth. I suspect it'll jump close to $10k before the auction closes.

    If you are buying it on auction from BAT, then it's not likely to be a good deal. Though, I like that one, a lot.

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  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,518
    qbrozen said:

    Want this.

    I can hear that time bomb ticking all the way up here.

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  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,691
    I wonder if anyone would want my car, as it is a previous generation model. It does have some miles left, and is what should be a desirable model. Still, a lot of work.

    I am hesitant about BaT, I don't think one would get the best deal there. Almost might be worth it to work personally with an importer, and have them find the right car.
    28firefighter said:

    Swapalease? :-)

  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,880
    I have the watcher set. If bidding is close to ending and its not over $8500, I'll take a stab at it.
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  • tifightertifighter Member Posts: 3,821
    Oh, I like a BAT-fest day on CCBA. That SWB G that Fin shared pushes a lot of the right buttons for me. Seems like the 2 door models are rare even in Europe, so to find one in that condition is noteworthy, as the bid price suggests. Great colors, and it looks about 15 years newer than it is. But we all know Fin is waiting for a convertible one.

    I like the color on that Boxster, 28. IMS is done too.

    I'm looking forward to both of you bringing your new toys to the pending first annual PNW CCBA meeting...

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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,804
    Miles are crazy high for such a car. I guess it is one of those "worth what someone is willing to pay," but the highest mileage at auction was 35k fewer than this one and sold for $3k.

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  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    nyccarguy said:

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2002-porsche-boxster-s-6/

    It says Boxster S, but has the Boxster (Non S) Exhaust tip, right?

    I see from CARFAX that the clutch went out at 71K, which is right on schedule for a Boxster. So, with current mileage, you can count on another clutch fairly soon, and I'd budget for it on any bid. The ad says "3.2" engine, so that's an S then.
  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,880
    @tifighter - I'm really considering it. I've been waiting for the "right" car that is in my budget and has the IMS done. Still have nowhere to put it.

    @qbrozen - I'm not surprised to hear it probably isn't a good deal; but it does have the major issues addressed which is just as important as the price.
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  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    qbrozen said:

    Want this.

    Fun car if you have someone in your area who can do the services and repair. This is a car you want to buy cheap and without any major issues prior to sale. Watch out for leaking (external) head gaskets and if there's a lot of tippity-tap from the valve train, keep in mind that this is a shim-system of adjustment and quite tedious.

    These cars are a pleasure to drive and the engine note is just "the best". They are also built with the integrity of an Italian TV dinner tray.
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    roadburner said:

    If the election was behind me I'd be all over this puppy.

    Nice GT car.
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,691
    edited April 2018
    A convertible would be cool. I'd want a hardtop for it though, and those tend to be older ones. A non-convertible is probably most likely, and I do like 2 door more than 4 just for uniqueness if anything. Condition is really key, old Gs are magnets for body rust, and tend to be treated roughly inside. This may be one case where a Japan import is the way to go - maybe start looking at goo.net. I don't want a RHD car either, and I would greatly prefer an automatic.
    tifighter said:

    Oh, I like a BAT-fest day on CCBA. That SWB G that Fin shared pushes a lot of the right buttons for me. Seems like the 2 door models are rare even in Europe, so to find one in that condition is noteworthy, as the bid price suggests. Great colors, and it looks about 15 years newer than it is. But we all know Fin is waiting for a convertible one.

    I like the color on that Boxster, 28. IMS is done too.

    I'm looking forward to both of you bringing your new toys to the pending first annual PNW CCBA meeting...

  • tifightertifighter Member Posts: 3,821
    And since we're doing BAT listings, this is a striking car, even in the worst color - https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2008-mercedes-benz-cl-7/

    Half car, half Gulfstream.

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  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    You fix it, I'll just drive it. :p
  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,804
    edited April 2018
    Mr_Shiftright said:



    Fun car if you have someone in your area who can do the services and repair. This is a car you want to buy cheap and without any major issues prior to sale. Watch out for leaking (external) head gaskets and if there's a lot of tippity-tap from the valve train, keep in mind that this is a shim-system of adjustment and quite tedious.

    These cars are a pleasure to drive and the engine note is just "the best". They are also built with the integrity of an Italian TV dinner tray.

    Don't forget, I'm a former Alfa owner. Or is that "recovering" Alfa owner? Hmmm...

    Not only are those shims a PITA, they are not cheap. IIRC, the kit for the 2.0 was about $200. With inflation and 2 more cylinders, that 6-cyl has to be one pricey kit.

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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,804
    edited April 2018
    http://www.foxnews.com/auto/2018/04/10/carroll-shelbys-amazing-personal-car-collection-heading-to-auction.html

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,894
    That will raise some serious money.

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  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,880
    So, a condition of me acquiring the Boxster, is wife has asked that I flip the MB when it is practical to do so and get something < $200/month to help compensate for the additional insurance cost. I don't entirely disagree with her.

    Thinking a Soul EV+ would fit the bill nicely on a lease because of the roomy interior. Assuming I could find someone to repay me my MSDs and takeover the payment on the MB...
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  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,675
    28firefighter said:

    So, a condition of me acquiring the Boxster, is wife has asked that I flip the MB when it is practical to do so and get something < $200/month to help compensate for the additional insurance cost. I don't entirely disagree with her.

    Thinking a Soul EV+ would fit the bill nicely on a lease because of the roomy interior. Assuming I could find someone to repay me my MSDs and takeover the payment on the MB...

    How much MSDs did you put down on the MB?

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  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,880
    nyccarguy said:

    28firefighter said:

    So, a condition of me acquiring the Boxster, is wife has asked that I flip the MB when it is practical to do so and get something < $200/month to help compensate for the additional insurance cost. I don't entirely disagree with her.

    Thinking a Soul EV+ would fit the bill nicely on a lease because of the roomy interior. Assuming I could find someone to repay me my MSDs and takeover the payment on the MB...

    How much MSDs did you put down on the MB?
    I need to double check - it's either $3500 or $4000 (10 MSD).
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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,894
    My guess, that will be a had sell.

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  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,880
    stickguy said:

    My guess, that will be a had sell.

    Maybe. It's refundable, and its a $290/month payment on a $55k Mercedes. My guess is I could get someone to bite, and if not, I'd just keep it.
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