Not a car purchase, but I decided to equip the Alltrack with 17"x7.5" Enkei Fujin bright silver wheels, a simple 7-spoke design (easy to clean) that Tirerack had a great deal on as a closeout item. 225/50R17 Michelin Pilot sport A/S 3+ will come with them pre-mounted. Gives me plenty of sidewall still, for those off-road excursions, but should help me keep up with GTI's on the twistiest roadways, as the wheels are very lightweight, and the tires highly rated. I guess no one buys 17" wheels anymore, they were cheaper than the tire on closeout!
Just curious - why the change? Just for something different? What was on your Alltrack before?
I’ve been scouring tire rack and Craigslist for wheels as a winter set for the Golf R. There’s a lot that would work (looking for 18s), but we still want it to look sharp.
At this point, there's no stopping you. Go get 'em tiger! That is a gorgeous SUV in that color combination with the seats you are looking for. Asking almost $10K off MSRP! Even with decent lease support from the factory, that makes up a lot of ground.
Look at picture #29. It was taken in MARCH! That means they've had it since what? Late February and have been paying floor plan interest. Strike a deal. Go pick it up on Saturday!
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
I am not a fan of black cars, but looks good on that model. I love the interior, but my wife, well, she would not appreciate it! On the right lease deal, I would take it.
At this point, there's no stopping you. Go get 'em tiger! That is a gorgeous SUV in that color combination with the seats you are looking for. Asking almost $10K off MSRP! Even with decent lease support from the factory, that makes up a lot of ground.
Look at picture #29. It was taken in MARCH! That means they've had it since what? Late February and have been paying floor plan interest. Strike a deal. Go pick it up on Saturday!
210 days on cargurus. Definitely aged inventory.
I don't yet know about the seats, actually. Need to go try those out at a more local dealer.
'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
Oooooohhhhh.....I really like that. And, are these not selling? $10K off sticker? Sounds like a deal on the surface. But, does the dealer know something we don’t? Is Fiat pulling Alpha from North America?
Still might not stop me after seeing this deal.
Bradd.....I’ve been there before. You do a great detail job and really don’t want to spoil it by driving it and ris getting dust or bug guts on it. Nice job, BTW!
@laurasdada ....the dead RX may be a blessing in disguise. May make Mom reset her expectations of you, and your progeny gets to experience carlessness...something we’ve all experienced at some point in our lives, and lived to tell about it.
Oooooohhhhh.....I really like that. And, are these not selling? $10K off sticker? Sounds like a deal on the surface. But, does the dealer know something we don’t? Is Fiat pulling Alpha from North America?
Still might not stop me after seeing this deal.
Bradd.....I’ve been there before. You do a great detail job and really don’t want to spoil it by driving it and ris getting dust or bug guts on it. Nice job, BTW!
@laurasdada ....the dead RX may be a blessing in disguise. May make Mom reset her expectations of you, and your progeny gets to experience carlessness...something we’ve all experienced at some point in our lives, and lived to tell about it.
Yes, they really are selling with that kind of discount.
'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
At this point, there's no stopping you. Go get 'em tiger! That is a gorgeous SUV in that color combination with the seats you are looking for. Asking almost $10K off MSRP! Even with decent lease support from the factory, that makes up a lot of ground.
Look at picture #29. It was taken in MARCH! That means they've had it since what? Late February and have been paying floor plan interest. Strike a deal. Go pick it up on Saturday!
210 days on cargurus. Definitely aged inventory.
I don't yet know about the seats, actually. Need to go try those out at a more local dealer.
So, what does the "ideal @qbrozen" lease payment look like? 24/10K or are you thinking 36/10K?
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
How do I stop all the emails to my email account from Edmunds? Guess I checked a box to send an email when someone posts to any forum I'm watching but hell, it's getting out of hand now. Help!!!
How do I stop all the emails to my email account from Edmunds? Guess I checked a box to send an email when someone posts to any forum I'm watching but hell, it's getting out of hand now. Help!!!
Probably asking and answering, but why Stelvio over Giulia; utility? I"m still not an SUV guy, so the Guilia is on my radar, less so the Stelvio.
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
For short term leases if the MF is low enough it could make sense to take a bump in MF in exchange for a waived disposition fee. Other than BMWFS I don't know what other captives do that though.
1997 Honda Prelude Base - 2022 Acura MDX Type S Advance - 2021 Honda Passport Sport - 2006 BMW 330Ci ZHP
AB348, thanks! Looks like I solved the issue now. Hell, sure wish they could get me back to my "Sandman6472" link but I have no clue how to. Very frustrating but yet, has been real nice to purge that account and become current with my regular email. Guess it's a two edged sword in here. So, guess I'll just stay with the new and let the old go.
So it's kinda weird, but going through that process of looking at another Type R, and actually coming pretty darn close to buying it...and then driving the Golf R for the past couple days...I have an overwhelming emotion of relief. Something about the reality of almost getting the Type R again somehow made me appreciate the Golf R that much more.
Having said that, I am THIS close to buying that Miata RF. Wife and I had a long discussion last night about being okay going back to 4 cars...temporarily.
The broker we went to yesterday to look at the 911 also had this:
If you have ever used it as a truck, you will miss having a truck around. Very handy thing when you need to fix the fence and need a few 4x4 posts, some fence pickets, a couple of bags of concrete, etc. Which is not something that comes up every day, but when it does, you will miss having a truck.
Walking on the streets downtown yesterday, I passed a parked convertible with a pretty blonde sitting in it. Always a nice thing to encounter. The car wsa
If you have ever used it as a truck, you will miss having a truck around. Very handy thing when you need to fix the fence and need a few 4x4 posts, some fence pickets, a couple of bags of concrete, etc. Which is not something that comes up every day, but when it does, you will miss having a truck.
He's got the Mini Van for that
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
Walking on the streets downtown yesterday, I passed a parked convertible with a pretty blonde sitting in it. Always a nice thing to encounter. The car wsa
won't you miss having the F150 though?
I think I'll get over it.
If you have ever used it as a truck, you will miss having a truck around. Very handy thing when you need to fix the fence and need a few 4x4 posts, some fence pickets, a couple of bags of concrete, etc. Which is not something that comes up every day, but when it does, you will miss having a truck.
He's got the Mini Van for that
Beat me to it!
'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
24/12.
It has to be a great enough bargain that I can convince the wife I have to do it now. haha.
What does the 24/12K program look like?
I don't recall exactly off the top of my head, but its super low MF and a mid 60% residual. Most good deals seem to be in that 0.9% msrp range. Some better, some worse. If I was offered 0.75% or better, I may risk the whoopin from the wife.
'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
You can haul a lot of stuff (building supplies) in a minivan. But having done that in a minivan, and in a truck, I would much rather have the truck when I need to haul fence posts and 2x4's and bags of cement. Yes, you can get it done with the minivan. But you may very well wish you could borrow back the truck for an hour or two.
Now when I set out for a DJ gig, the minivan simply cannot be beat. Big PA speakers, tripod stands, loads of cables and cords, computers, yeah, this is a job for a minivan. The truck will work, the minivan is (hands down) better. And when I'm going to be rebuilding a fence, or putting a new roof on the storage building, the truck is the right tool for the job. The minivan will work, but is definitely sub-optimal.
2010 Mercedes Benz E550 Fully Loaded One Owner clean title - $13900
I like this, I think I would enjoy driving it. Not so sure I would want to be responsible for paying the bills on it though. And the color of the upholstery -- weird doesn't quite convey my thoughts.
2010 Mercedes Benz E550 Fully Loaded One Owner clean title - $13900
I like this, I think I would enjoy driving it. Not so sure I would want to be responsible for paying the bills on it though. And the color of the upholstery -- weird doesn't quite convey my thoughts.
Other than the mileage, I like that car a lot. I'll guess the interior looks better in person. That is a ton of car for the money. But, it would be scary to own.
if the Stelvio drives about the same, I would take that over the sedan. I just like the utility, and sitting a touch higher is fine. Not much really for low slung sedans now (though I seem to keep buying them!)
I would also take a V60 Volvo instead of an S60, if the price was close. pretty much drives the same, but carries a lot more!
That was a top of the line loaded car then, distronic is fairly rare on these. Probably stickered at 75-80K when new, appears to have every normal option. That's a lot of miles though, these are airmatic cars, "old" engine, in an area known for flood and condition issues. I'd tread with care and have a PPI by a known specialist. If it checks out, that's a lot of car for the money, even in the weird color combo.
Also irks me that they appear to have smeared interior cleaner/dressing on the gauges.
2010 Mercedes Benz E550 Fully Loaded One Owner clean title - $13900
I like this, I think I would enjoy driving it. Not so sure I would want to be responsible for paying the bills on it though. And the color of the upholstery -- weird doesn't quite convey my thoughts.
So it's kinda weird, but going through that process of looking at another Type R, and actually coming pretty darn close to buying it...and then driving the Golf R for the past couple days...I have an overwhelming emotion of relief. Something about the reality of almost getting the Type R again somehow made me appreciate the Golf R that much more.
Having said that, I am THIS close to buying that Miata RF. Wife and I had a long discussion last night about being okay going back to 4 cars...temporarily.
The broker we went to yesterday to look at the 911 also had this:
I'm impressed with her restraint, but it certainly holds some temptation for my wife (the red seats in particular).
So for those who know, now that I've had the privilege of driving a 911, how much "Porsche" is baked into a Macan?
@breld - from what I've read, the Macan (which is an object of my affection. I'd LOVE one!) is built on the old Audi S4 architecture/platform. I can tell you that you will find it invigorating to drive. My Mom drives a "base" V6 Cayenne (Toureg with a Porsche Body & Interior). Porsche really pays attention to every detail. You'll be impressed. I don't know about the price (every Porsche, even used seem way out of my price range & above my pay grade), but if your wife drives this Macan S, she'll be saying BYE BYE Polestar!
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
So it's kinda weird, but going through that process of looking at another Type R, and actually coming pretty darn close to buying it...and then driving the Golf R for the past couple days...I have an overwhelming emotion of relief. Something about the reality of almost getting the Type R again somehow made me appreciate the Golf R that much more.
Having said that, I am THIS close to buying that Miata RF. Wife and I had a long discussion last night about being okay going back to 4 cars...temporarily.
The broker we went to yesterday to look at the 911 also had this:
2016 Macan S
I'm impressed with her restraint, but it certainly holds some temptation for my wife (the red seats in particular).
So for those who know, now that I've had the privilege of driving a 911, how much "Porsche" is baked into a Macan?
@breld - from what I've read, the Macan (which is an object of my affection. I'd LOVE one!) is built on the old Audi S4 architecture/platform. I can tell you that you will find it invigorating to drive. My Mom drives a "base" V6 Cayenne (Toureg with a Porsche Body & Interior). Porsche really pays attention to every detail. You'll be impressed. I don't know about the price (every Porsche, even used seem way out of my price range & above my pay grade), but if your wife drives this Macan S, she'll be saying BYE BYE Polestar!
@breld - When BMW/MB builds an ///M or AMG car, they modify the "regular" __ series or __ class car to get there. They do an excellent job at it too. Porsche builds their "TURBO" version of the vehicle 1st, then figures out how to make the "S" and "base" models afterwards.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
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When I get a chance, I'll have to visit a more local dealer to see if the Ti Sport seats will work for 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
I’ve been scouring tire rack and Craigslist for wheels as a winter set for the Golf R. There’s a lot that would work (looking for 18s), but we still want it to look sharp.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
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'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
Look at picture #29. It was taken in MARCH! That means they've had it since what? Late February and have been paying floor plan interest. Strike a deal. Go pick it up on Saturday!
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I don't yet know about the seats, actually. Need to go try those out at a more local dealer.
'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 might not stop me after seeing this deal.
Bradd.....I’ve been there before. You do a great detail job and really don’t want to spoil it by driving it and ris getting dust or bug guts on it. Nice job, BTW!
@laurasdada ....the dead RX may be a blessing in disguise. May make Mom reset her expectations of you, and your progeny gets to experience carlessness...something we’ve all experienced at some point in our lives, and lived to tell about it.
'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
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
It has to be a great enough bargain that I can convince the wife I have to do it now. haha.
'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.
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'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
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Just sayin'
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Man, with inception and disposition fees, must get killed amortizing a one year lease.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
Having said that, I am THIS close to buying that Miata RF. Wife and I had a long discussion last night about being okay going back to 4 cars...temporarily.
The broker we went to yesterday to look at the 911 also had this:
2016 Macan S
I'm impressed with her restraint, but it certainly holds some temptation for my wife (the red seats in particular).
So for those who know, now that I've had the privilege of driving a 911, how much "Porsche" is baked into a Macan?
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0
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
'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
'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 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
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You can haul a lot of stuff (building supplies) in a minivan. But having done that in a minivan, and in a truck, I would much rather have the truck when I need to haul fence posts and 2x4's and bags of cement. Yes, you can get it done with the minivan. But you may very well wish you could borrow back the truck for an hour or two.
Now when I set out for a DJ gig, the minivan simply cannot be beat. Big PA speakers, tripod stands, loads of cables and cords, computers, yeah, this is a job for a minivan. The truck will work, the minivan is (hands down) better. And when I'm going to be rebuilding a fence, or putting a new roof on the storage building, the truck is the right tool for the job. The minivan will work, but is definitely sub-optimal.
2010 Mercedes Benz E550 Fully Loaded One Owner clean title - $13900
I like this, I think I would enjoy driving it. Not so sure I would want to be responsible for paying the bills on it though. And the color of the upholstery -- weird doesn't quite convey my thoughts.
That is a ton of car for the money. But, it would be scary to own.
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I would also take a V60 Volvo instead of an S60, if the price was close. pretty much drives the same, but carries a lot more!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Also irks me that they appear to have smeared interior cleaner/dressing on the gauges.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
$284/month, $291 DAS. 24 month, 12k MPY.
That seems like a pretty strong deal. If you want one!
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 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
I assume there is a flurry of bidding in the last minutes, but that's one I would think is worth the premium.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman