How many vehicles have you bought or leased in the last 6 months? 0
Last 12 months? 1 Last 24 months? 0 When do you expect to get your next vehicle? In the next 6 months - Yes for the 3rd car. 6-12 months - Likely will replace the wife's car in this timeframe. 12-24 months Longer than 24 months (if you choose this answer, your CCBA membership privileges are at risk)
What are you looking at? For the sooner purchase an older, manual Honda or Acura. I've been bouncing between an Integra and a Prelude though most that have my interest aren't close enough to see in person but that probably won't stop me. My current obsession interest is a formerly supercharged but now returned to stock '01 Prelude in Central PA.
1997 Honda Prelude Base - 2022 Acura MDX Type S Advance - 2021 Honda Passport Sport - 2006 BMW 330Ci ZHP
Besides being interested in modifying my 328hp Q40 so it’s handling and braking abilities match more of my personal tastes, I’m looking at the following cars:
Civic Si GTI Miata
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
Geesh. My honcker must have gone through some kind of mid month cleanse. All my Chargers are gone as are my cheap Cherokees. Lowest one with that 2BE package is now $55 more than I posted earlier today. Chargers are virtually nonexistent now even in a search. Only 2 v8 models. Wonder if they lost an account near me.
'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
Last 24? 1, the 335i convertible that was traded on the X1
Next 6 months? Yes, the replacement for the X6. Leader right now is the Subaru Ascent.
12-24? Probably something cheaper for me as we’ve been shopping lake property. Something like a Crosstrek or Cherokee as the access to where we are looking will require ground clearance and AWD
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
Geesh. My honcker must have gone through some kind of mid month cleanse. All my Chargers are gone as are my cheap Cherokees. Lowest one with that 2BE package is now $55 more than I posted earlier today. Chargers are virtually nonexistent now even in a search. Only 2 v8 models. Wonder if they lost an account near me.
Mine too. Did you see the video footage of the cars floating down the river from the CJDR Dealer in Little Falls, NJ?
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
Last 24? 1, the 335i convertible that was traded on the X1
Next 6 months? Yes, the replacement for the X6. Leader right now is the Subaru Ascent.
12-24? Probably something cheaper for me as we’ve been shopping lake property. Something like a Crosstrek or Cherokee as the access to where we are looking will require ground clearance and AWD
The Crosstrek
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
Last 24? 1, the 335i convertible that was traded on the X1
Next 6 months? Yes, the replacement for the X6. Leader right now is the Subaru Ascent.
12-24? Probably something cheaper for me as we’ve been shopping lake property. Something like a Crosstrek or Cherokee as the access to where we are looking will require ground clearance and AWD
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2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
Last 24? 1, the 335i convertible that was traded on the X1
Next 6 months? Yes, the replacement for the X6. Leader right now is the Subaru Ascent.
12-24? Probably something cheaper for me as we’ve been shopping lake property. Something like a Crosstrek or Cherokee as the access to where we are looking will require ground clearance and AWD
very
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
Last 24? 1, the 335i convertible that was traded on the X1
Next 6 months? Yes, the replacement for the X6. Leader right now is the Subaru Ascent.
12-24? Probably something cheaper for me as we’ve been shopping lake property. Something like a Crosstrek or Cherokee as the access to where we are looking will require ground clearance and AWD
slow.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
How many vehicles have you bought or leased in the last 6 months? 0
Last 12 months? 0
Last 24 months? 0
When do you expect to get your next vehicle? In the next 6 months 6-12 months 12-24 months x Longer than 24 months (if you choose this answer, your CCBA membership privileges are at risk) I think I'm already at risk as I will have owned the Accord 5 years on Sept 8, and the Pilot 5 years in January. A big plus is they will both be paid for in October! My plans for getting another car have been delayed because of my uncertain job situation and the possibility that my SIL will give my daughter her '06 TL instead of me giving her the Accord.
What are you looking at? Cadillac ATS, Honda Accord (current version), Acura TLX tech, Lincoln MKZ, Toyota Avalon. Something with spunk, luxury, sunroof, decent audio/features, and good driving dynamics and mpg.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
Geesh. My honcker must have gone through some kind of mid month cleanse. All my Chargers are gone as are my cheap Cherokees. Lowest one with that 2BE package is now $55 more than I posted earlier today. Chargers are virtually nonexistent now even in a search. Only 2 v8 models. Wonder if they lost an account near me.
Mine too. Did you see the video footage of the cars floating down the river from the CJDR Dealer in Little Falls, NJ?
I did! Wonder if related. That is some crazy footage. I had not made the possible connection before. Interesting thought.
'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
Q, that sounds like what came up for me. Maybe it is a regional thing. I never quite figured out how far away from your ZIP so maybe there was a dealer north of you that came up that did not reach me?
That GC 28E sounds like the exact same price as what came up for me.
best deal, if you need a basic AWD CUV, was a nice blue Equinox 1LS. sticker about 28K I think. 1.5t engine. $250/month with $250ish DAS. That is certainly doable.
Metallic dark red over gray quilted houndstooth. Nice looking car. Decent room. I was able to get reasonably comfortable in it, although seat felt a bit too firm. She told me to take it for a spin, but I declined.
'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
Last 24? 1, the 335i convertible that was traded on the X1
Next 6 months? Yes, the replacement for the X6. Leader right now is the Subaru Ascent.
12-24? Probably something cheaper for me as we’ve been shopping lake property. Something like a Crosstrek or Cherokee as the access to where we are looking will require ground clearance and AWD
slow.
That’s my HUGE concern. Otherwise I think its a cool looking car in that funky Subaru kind of way. It gets pretty good reviews otherwise, especially for the quality of the interior and noise level at that price point.
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
Geesh. My honcker must have gone through some kind of mid month cleanse. All my Chargers are gone as are my cheap Cherokees. Lowest one with that 2BE package is now $55 more than I posted earlier today. Chargers are virtually nonexistent now even in a search. Only 2 v8 models. Wonder if they lost an account near me.
Mine too. Did you see the video footage of the cars floating down the river from the CJDR Dealer in Little Falls, NJ?
I did! Wonder if related. That is some crazy footage. I had not made the possible connection before. Interesting thought.
I don't know. FWIW, my honcker showroom was empty too this AM. I had 2 of the el cheapo GCs and a Civic Si Coupe I was watching.
There were a bunch of videos. The news showed the Renegades piling up and one red one just flipping over and going under. I saw on FB, somebody posted a video of a used White 300, then a White Challenger, followed by a Plum Crazy Purple Challenger the hit the White Challenger, flipped, then fully submerged.
The owner of the dealership was interviewed on the radio yesterday afternoon. The guy was beyond distraught to say the least. He said he's still NOT sure how many cars were lost. They are still assessing. His insurance company has yet to show up. Service department is back up to about 75% capacity. He's waiting for Chrysler to send more inventory. In the meantime, other dealers in the area have reached out to him and have offered to "help out" with inventory if he needs it.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
There is something so unique and sublime in driving a Miata.
I’d like to get one again one of these days.
Just yesterday I read a Roadshow (CNET) review of the refreshed Miata due later this year. It boosts HP by 25 (all at the top end apparently) and adds a telescopic steering wheel and rear view camera. They loved it of course.
My only issue is that they are so small and low that I might be afraid to drive it in fast, heavy-traffic situations, but I suspect I would not fit in one regardless.
There were a bunch of videos. The news showed the Renegades piling up and one red one just flipping over and going under. I saw on FB, somebody posted a video of a used White 300, then a White Challenger, followed by a Plum Crazy Purple Challenger the hit the White Challenger, flipped, then fully submerged.
The owner of the dealership was interviewed on the radio yesterday afternoon. The guy was beyond distraught to say the least. He said he's still NOT sure how many cars were lost. They are still assessing. His insurance company has yet to show up. Service department is back up to about 75% capacity. He's waiting for Chrysler to send more inventory. In the meantime, other dealers in the area have reached out to him and have offered to "help out" with inventory if he needs it.
I imagine Chrysler would be more than happy to ship out some of their inventory of unsold vehicles parked on their lots.
Metallic dark red over gray quilted houndstooth. Nice looking car. Decent room. I was able to get reasonably comfortable in it, although seat felt a bit too firm. She told me to take it for a spin, but I declined.
I love that color combo. Oh well. Entirely possible I would hate driving it, but for the right price, I could survive!
Geesh. My honcker must have gone through some kind of mid month cleanse. All my Chargers are gone as are my cheap Cherokees. Lowest one with that 2BE package is now $55 more than I posted earlier today. Chargers are virtually nonexistent now even in a search. Only 2 v8 models. Wonder if they lost an account near me.
Mine too. Did you see the video footage of the cars floating down the river from the CJDR Dealer in Little Falls, NJ?
I did! Wonder if related. That is some crazy footage. I had not made the possible connection before. Interesting thought.
I don't know. FWIW, my honcker showroom was empty too this AM. I had 2 of the el cheapo GCs and a Civic Si Coupe I was watching.
There were a bunch of videos. The news showed the Renegades piling up and one red one just flipping over and going under. I saw on FB, somebody posted a video of a used White 300, then a White Challenger, followed by a Plum Crazy Purple Challenger the hit the White Challenger, flipped, then fully submerged.
The owner of the dealership was interviewed on the radio yesterday afternoon. The guy was beyond distraught to say the least. He said he's still NOT sure how many cars were lost. They are still assessing. His insurance company has yet to show up. Service department is back up to about 75% capacity. He's waiting for Chrysler to send more inventory. In the meantime, other dealers in the area have reached out to him and have offered to "help out" with inventory if he needs it.
Ouch on the plum crazy challenger. My top color choice.
'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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Last 12 months?
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When do you expect to get your next vehicle? In the next 6 months 6-12 months 12-24 months Longer than 24 months (if you choose this answer, your CCBA membership privileges are at risk)
What are you looking at?
Jeez-Loueeze, Michaell....I can’t answer any of those questions.
I’m as likely to go out tonight and find a set of wheels that I just can’t live without as I am to drive the Acura for 10 more oil changes.
It also might depend upon when a certain Golf R may come on the market.
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A house I walk by frequently usually has some nice vechicles. I think they are snowbirds, as their cars all have Florida plates. For the last few years, a red GTI, a flat-orange Boxster and a couple of FJ Cruisers (why two?).
Anyway, the red GTI is for sale. 2016 with 2X,XXX miles, SE with Driver Assistance, Lighting and Performance packages.. and, a stick-shift! Stickered for $33K+ when new.
1.5 years left on factory warranty, plus another 3 year tranferable 3rd-party extended warranty on top of that.
The car looks basically new. The bad news: Asking $24,800...
GTIs seem to hold their value well (what does the auction say about this on @qbrozen?) and don't lease well. You are probably better off trying to find what you want new and take advantage of a healthy discount & cheap financing and their 7 year/72K warranty. Most of what I see on dealer's lots are either S or AutoBahn models.
Not enough info. Need at least the next digit on miles and need to know how many doors it has.
I actually think GTIs DON'T hold their value well. A 2016 4-door SE peformance that would now be approaching 3 years old and 30k miles is worth all of about $17k auction and $20k retail. If it was $33k sticker new, that's a 51.5% residual on a 36/12 lease. Figure 50% (or less) by the time we get to Fall when it really will be 3 years old.
It’s 4–door. Wish I could remember the mileage. Seems like lower 20s, rather than upper. $3500 in options over the base SE model. The asking is extremely high, especially for private party. I wouldn’t assign any value to the 3rd party extended warranty. Maybe, someday it would save a little cash. It lives just a mile from my house, and had a lot of details on the For Sale sign. Otherwise, I’m probably not thinking about it.
I passed up a 2017 Sport model, just last year for $22K.. maybe, you heard about that?
Turns out, the red 2016 GTI only has 17K miles Factory warranty until March 2019 Extended warranty for two more years, after that.
A house I walk by frequently usually has some nice vechicles. I think they are snowbirds, as their cars all have Florida plates. For the last few years, a red GTI, a flat-orange Boxster and a couple of FJ Cruisers (why two?).
Anyway, the red GTI is for sale. 2016 with 2X,XXX miles, SE with Driver Assistance, Lighting and Performance packages.. and, a stick-shift! Stickered for $33K+ when new.
1.5 years left on factory warranty, plus another 3 year tranferable 3rd-party extended warranty on top of that.
The car looks basically new. The bad news: Asking $24,800...
GTIs seem to hold their value well (what does the auction say about this on @qbrozen?) and don't lease well. You are probably better off trying to find what you want new and take advantage of a healthy discount & cheap financing and their 7 year/72K warranty. Most of what I see on dealer's lots are either S or AutoBahn models.
Not enough info. Need at least the next digit on miles and need to know how many doors it has.
I actually think GTIs DON'T hold their value well. A 2016 4-door SE peformance that would now be approaching 3 years old and 30k miles is worth all of about $17k auction and $20k retail. If it was $33k sticker new, that's a 51.5% residual on a 36/12 lease. Figure 50% (or less) by the time we get to Fall when it really will be 3 years old.
It’s 4–door. Wish I could remember the mileage. Seems like lower 20s, rather than upper. $3500 in options over the base SE model. The asking is extremely high, especially for private party. I wouldn’t assign any value to the 3rd party extended warranty. Maybe, someday it would save a little cash. It lives just a mile from my house, and had a lot of details on the For Sale sign. Otherwise, I’m probably not thinking about it.
I passed up a 2017 Sport model, just last year for $22K.. maybe, you heard about that?
Turns out, the red 2016 GTI only has 17K miles Factory warranty until March 2019 Extended warranty for two more years, after that.
NO low BALLZ! NO TRADZ! TXT ONL AFTER 10PM!
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
A house I walk by frequently usually has some nice vechicles. I think they are snowbirds, as their cars all have Florida plates. For the last few years, a red GTI, a flat-orange Boxster and a couple of FJ Cruisers (why two?).
Anyway, the red GTI is for sale. 2016 with 2X,XXX miles, SE with Driver Assistance, Lighting and Performance packages.. and, a stick-shift! Stickered for $33K+ when new.
1.5 years left on factory warranty, plus another 3 year tranferable 3rd-party extended warranty on top of that.
The car looks basically new. The bad news: Asking $24,800...
GTIs seem to hold their value well (what does the auction say about this on @qbrozen?) and don't lease well. You are probably better off trying to find what you want new and take advantage of a healthy discount & cheap financing and their 7 year/72K warranty. Most of what I see on dealer's lots are either S or AutoBahn models.
Not enough info. Need at least the next digit on miles and need to know how many doors it has.
I actually think GTIs DON'T hold their value well. A 2016 4-door SE peformance that would now be approaching 3 years old and 30k miles is worth all of about $17k auction and $20k retail. If it was $33k sticker new, that's a 51.5% residual on a 36/12 lease. Figure 50% (or less) by the time we get to Fall when it really will be 3 years old.
It’s 4–door. Wish I could remember the mileage. Seems like lower 20s, rather than upper. $3500 in options over the base SE model. The asking is extremely high, especially for private party. I wouldn’t assign any value to the 3rd party extended warranty. Maybe, someday it would save a little cash. It lives just a mile from my house, and had a lot of details on the For Sale sign. Otherwise, I’m probably not thinking about it.
I passed up a 2017 Sport model, just last year for $22K.. maybe, you heard about that?
Turns out, the red 2016 GTI only has 17K miles Factory warranty until March 2019 Extended warranty for two more years, after that.
Might have to rethink the lease option for the kid. She mentioned (after visiting the dealer) that in a year she might move back up this way, going from a 15 mile daily RT commute, to more like 60 miles. That does not bode well for staying within mile limits. Though that is a boyfriend dependent issue, but still uncertainty.
May just be better to back out of the deal and finance the Elantra in house. Buy here, pay here!
My wife has been talking with our son's caretaker about co-signing on a car loan for her daughter. Right now, she's driving the nice Kia van we bought for them to commute to work, which leaves the old beat-up unreliable Routan for our caretaker.
Here are the parameters we're thinking of:
$10-12k
Reasonably new and low miles (I don't know - 3 years and 30k miles or less?)
Any body style is fine - we assume a sedan will be the most bang for your buck
The daughter is on the large side, which probably precludes anything in the sub-compact class
Our initial thoughts run along the lines of the Sonata, Optima, Passat. Though perhaps an Elantra, Forte and Jetta would be roomy enough.
What we don't know too much about is with the domestics - like, let's say, a Malibu or Impala. Are there certain model years/engines that would be considered more bullet proof?
My wife has been talking with our son's caretaker about co-signing on a car loan for her daughter. Right now, she's driving the nice Kia van we bought for them to commute to work, which leaves the old beat-up unreliable Routan for our caretaker.
Here are the parameters we're thinking of:
$10-12k
Reasonably new and low miles (I don't know - 3 years and 30k miles or less?)
Any body style is fine - we assume a sedan will be the most bang for your buck
The daughter is on the large side, which probably precludes anything in the sub-compact class
Our initial thoughts run along the lines of the Sonata, Optima, Passat. Though perhaps an Elantra, Forte and Jetta would be roomy enough.
What we don't know too much about is with the domestics - like, let's say, a Malibu or Impala. Are there certain model years/engines that would be considered more bullet proof?
Thoughts welcome.
How much driving do they do?
I'd think something without a turbo engine would be cheap to maintain. Sonata or Optima would both be good choices. Though, an Elantra or Forte might work, as well. Altima?
My wife has been talking with our son's caretaker about co-signing on a car loan for her daughter. Right now, she's driving the nice Kia van we bought for them to commute to work, which leaves the old beat-up unreliable Routan for our caretaker.
Here are the parameters we're thinking of:
$10-12k
Reasonably new and low miles (I don't know - 3 years and 30k miles or less?)
Any body style is fine - we assume a sedan will be the most bang for your buck
The daughter is on the large side, which probably precludes anything in the sub-compact class
Our initial thoughts run along the lines of the Sonata, Optima, Passat. Though perhaps an Elantra, Forte and Jetta would be roomy enough.
What we don't know too much about is with the domestics - like, let's say, a Malibu or Impala. Are there certain model years/engines that would be considered more bullet proof?
Thoughts welcome.
How much driving do they do?
I'd think something without a turbo engine would be cheap to maintain. Sonata or Optima would both be good choices. Though, an Elantra or Forte might work, as well. Altima?
They tend to drive a lot of miles and beat their cars up.
Good point on the turbo engine. And yes, the Altima may be a good choice too. I guess I'm thinking along the lines of a reliable sedan that's NOT a Accord or Camry (since they tend to hold their value too well).
A house I walk by frequently usually has some nice vechicles. I think they are snowbirds, as their cars all have Florida plates. For the last few years, a red GTI, a flat-orange Boxster and a couple of FJ Cruisers (why two?).
Anyway, the red GTI is for sale. 2016 with 2X,XXX miles, SE with Driver Assistance, Lighting and Performance packages.. and, a stick-shift! Stickered for $33K+ when new.
1.5 years left on factory warranty, plus another 3 year tranferable 3rd-party extended warranty on top of that.
The car looks basically new. The bad news: Asking $24,800...
GTIs seem to hold their value well (what does the auction say about this on @qbrozen?) and don't lease well. You are probably better off trying to find what you want new and take advantage of a healthy discount & cheap financing and their 7 year/72K warranty. Most of what I see on dealer's lots are either S or AutoBahn models.
Not enough info. Need at least the next digit on miles and need to know how many doors it has.
I actually think GTIs DON'T hold their value well. A 2016 4-door SE peformance that would now be approaching 3 years old and 30k miles is worth all of about $17k auction and $20k retail. If it was $33k sticker new, that's a 51.5% residual on a 36/12 lease. Figure 50% (or less) by the time we get to Fall when it really will be 3 years old.
It’s 4–door. Wish I could remember the mileage. Seems like lower 20s, rather than upper. $3500 in options over the base SE model. The asking is extremely high, especially for private party. I wouldn’t assign any value to the 3rd party extended warranty. Maybe, someday it would save a little cash. It lives just a mile from my house, and had a lot of details on the For Sale sign. Otherwise, I’m probably not thinking about it.
I passed up a 2017 Sport model, just last year for $22K.. maybe, you heard about that?
Turns out, the red 2016 GTI only has 17K miles Factory warranty until March 2019 Extended warranty for two more years, after that.
NO low BALLZ! NO TRADZ! TXT ONL AFTER 10PM!
Uh.. it isn't a craigslist ad.. Adult owner.
I know! I just like to amuse myself sometimes!
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
My wife has been talking with our son's caretaker about co-signing on a car loan for her daughter. Right now, she's driving the nice Kia van we bought for them to commute to work, which leaves the old beat-up unreliable Routan for our caretaker.
Here are the parameters we're thinking of:
$10-12k
Reasonably new and low miles (I don't know - 3 years and 30k miles or less?)
Any body style is fine - we assume a sedan will be the most bang for your buck
The daughter is on the large side, which probably precludes anything in the sub-compact class
Our initial thoughts run along the lines of the Sonata, Optima, Passat. Though perhaps an Elantra, Forte and Jetta would be roomy enough.
What we don't know too much about is with the domestics - like, let's say, a Malibu or Impala. Are there certain model years/engines that would be considered more bullet proof?
Thoughts welcome.
So you bought the Kia for her to use and she gave it to her daughter? That's kinda f'd up IMHO.
'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
My wife has been talking with our son's caretaker about co-signing on a car loan for her daughter. Right now, she's driving the nice Kia van we bought for them to commute to work, which leaves the old beat-up unreliable Routan for our caretaker.
Here are the parameters we're thinking of:
$10-12k
Reasonably new and low miles (I don't know - 3 years and 30k miles or less?)
Any body style is fine - we assume a sedan will be the most bang for your buck
The daughter is on the large side, which probably precludes anything in the sub-compact class
Our initial thoughts run along the lines of the Sonata, Optima, Passat. Though perhaps an Elantra, Forte and Jetta would be roomy enough.
What we don't know too much about is with the domestics - like, let's say, a Malibu or Impala. Are there certain model years/engines that would be considered more bullet proof?
Thoughts welcome.
So let me get this straight. You and your wife bought your son's caretaker that Kia Sedona (so she could transport HIM safely and reliably) and she lets HER daughter use it? So you (and your wife) want to co-sign on a car loan (buy her a car, as you HAVE to assume she's going to default at some point)? Bruce, from what I can tell, you and your wife are very kind, thoughtful, & generous people. Buying that van for your son's caretaker was a wonderful gesture. Co signing a loan for the caretaker's daughter? That's one too many degrees of separation for me. Be careful. You see yourself doing a good deed to help out somebody in need. She might see this as "Bruce D Rockefeller" doesn't need the money and the car is in my name... Let me guess, she has a brand new iPhone X?
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
My wife gets very fired up when she sees the daughter is driving the nice van to and from work - I get it, but I also remind her that when we bought her the van, we also stressed that the van is hers, and it's an awkward line to walk if we start dictating to any extent how she should be using said van. Her daughter lives with her, so the van is being used in the household, not that that makes much of any difference.
Now of course, the implied intention is that it benefits our son insofar as he is being transported safely, so there is that.
At the end of the day, our caretaker is an exceptional woman - to have someone care for, in every sense of the word, our 22 year-old son who is non-verbal and needs assistance for virtually all functions...that is priceless. And part of that personality is that she's a little too self-sacrificing in making sure her own daughter is safe too.
Co-signing on a loan may not be the right approach, but it is an option that addresses the issue. My wife agrees that she needs to be prepared to take on the loan/car if anything goes sideways, which is why she/we will be involved in selecting the car.
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In the next 6 months - Yes for the 3rd car.
6-12 months - Likely will replace the wife's car in this timeframe.
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What are you looking at? For the sooner purchase an older, manual Honda or Acura. I've been bouncing between an Integra and a Prelude though most that have my interest aren't close enough to see in person but that probably won't stop me. My current
obsessioninterest is a formerly supercharged but now returned to stock '01 Prelude in Central PA.Civic Si
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2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
'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
Last 24? 1, the 335i convertible that was traded on the X1
Next 6 months? Yes, the replacement for the X6. Leader right now is the Subaru Ascent.
12-24? Probably something cheaper for me as we’ve been shopping lake property. Something like a Crosstrek or Cherokee as the access to where we are looking will require ground clearance and AWD
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
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
LOL...
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
Last 12 months? 0
Last 24 months? 0
When do you expect to get your next vehicle?
In the next 6 months
6-12 months
12-24 months x
Longer than 24 months (if you choose this answer, your CCBA membership privileges are at risk) I think I'm already at risk as I will have owned the Accord 5 years on Sept 8, and the Pilot 5 years in January. A big plus is they will both be paid for in October! My plans for getting another car have been delayed because of my uncertain job situation and the possibility that my SIL will give my daughter her '06 TL instead of me giving her the Accord.
What are you looking at? Cadillac ATS, Honda Accord (current version), Acura TLX tech, Lincoln MKZ, Toyota Avalon. Something with spunk, luxury, sunroof, decent audio/features, and good driving dynamics and mpg.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
'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
That GC 28E sounds like the exact same price as what came up for me.
best deal, if you need a basic AWD CUV, was a nice blue Equinox 1LS. sticker about 28K I think. 1.5t engine. $250/month with $250ish DAS. That is certainly doable.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
'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
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
'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
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
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
I don't know. FWIW, my honcker showroom was empty too this AM. I had 2 of the el cheapo GCs and a Civic Si Coupe I was watching.
There were a bunch of videos. The news showed the Renegades piling up and one red one just flipping over and going under. I saw on FB, somebody posted a video of a used White 300, then a White Challenger, followed by a Plum Crazy Purple Challenger the hit the White Challenger, flipped, then fully submerged.
The owner of the dealership was interviewed on the radio yesterday afternoon. The guy was beyond distraught to say the least. He said he's still NOT sure how many cars were lost. They are still assessing. His insurance company has yet to show up. Service department is back up to about 75% capacity. He's waiting for Chrysler to send more inventory. In the meantime, other dealers in the area have reached out to him and have offered to "help out" with inventory if he needs it.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
My only issue is that they are so small and low that I might be afraid to drive it in fast, heavy-traffic situations, but I suspect I would not fit in one regardless.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
'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
I’m as likely to go out tonight and find a set of wheels that I just can’t live without as I am to drive the Acura for 10 more oil changes.
It also might depend upon when a certain Golf R may come on the market.
I passed up a 2017 Sport model, just last year for $22K.. maybe, you heard about that?
Turns out, the red 2016 GTI only has 17K miles
Factory warranty until March 2019
Extended warranty for two more years, after that.
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Factory warranty until March 2019
Extended warranty for two more years, after that.
NO low BALLZ! NO TRADZ! TXT ONL AFTER 10PM!
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
Uh.. it isn't a craigslist ad.. Adult owner.
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May just be better to back out of the deal and finance the Elantra in house. Buy here, pay here!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Here are the parameters we're thinking of:
- $10-12k
- Reasonably new and low miles (I don't know - 3 years and 30k miles or less?)
- Any body style is fine - we assume a sedan will be the most bang for your buck
- The daughter is on the large side, which probably precludes anything in the sub-compact class
Our initial thoughts run along the lines of the Sonata, Optima, Passat. Though perhaps an Elantra, Forte and Jetta would be roomy enough.What we don't know too much about is with the domestics - like, let's say, a Malibu or Impala. Are there certain model years/engines that would be considered more bullet proof?
Thoughts welcome.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
I'd think something without a turbo engine would be cheap to maintain. Sonata or Optima would both be good choices. Though, an Elantra or Forte might work, as well. Altima?
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That's a really well equipped model with all those packages. With only 17k miles and the extended warranty, maybe it's something worth exploring.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
Good point on the turbo engine. And yes, the Altima may be a good choice too. I guess I'm thinking along the lines of a reliable sedan that's NOT a Accord or Camry (since they tend to hold their value too well).
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
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I know! I just like to amuse myself sometimes!
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
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
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My wife gets very fired up when she sees the daughter is driving the nice van to and from work - I get it, but I also remind her that when we bought her the van, we also stressed that the van is hers, and it's an awkward line to walk if we start dictating to any extent how she should be using said van. Her daughter lives with her, so the van is being used in the household, not that that makes much of any difference.
Now of course, the implied intention is that it benefits our son insofar as he is being transported safely, so there is that.
At the end of the day, our caretaker is an exceptional woman - to have someone care for, in every sense of the word, our 22 year-old son who is non-verbal and needs assistance for virtually all functions...that is priceless. And part of that personality is that she's a little too self-sacrificing in making sure her own daughter is safe too.
Co-signing on a loan may not be the right approach, but it is an option that addresses the issue. My wife agrees that she needs to be prepared to take on the loan/car if anything goes sideways, which is why she/we will be involved in selecting the car.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman