Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous (Archived)

stickguy

If she like the Q7, trade off. That’s almost like buying a new car. Just cheaper.

breld

stickguy said:

If she like the Q7, trade off. That’s almost like buying a new car. Just cheaper.

I've suggested it. If nothing else, to make sure she enjoys the more comfy SUV experience vs what she's been driving.

breld

After a test drive over lunch, her new favorite may be....a GLC300 coupe.

But didn't she have a GLC for a nanosecond a year ago?

Yes.

kyfdx

breld said:

My wife drove my Q7 a bit last week and a lot over this past weekend, and now she wants something like it.

Don't know if it's this week, this month, or next Spring, or somewhere in between, but it looks like that will be happening at some point.

Likely candidates are the Q5/SQ5, though she's also looked at pretty much every other SUV in that class as well.

Pricing on the Audi e tron quattro will be released in exactly one week, with deposits (refundable) being accepted at that point. Since she had one of the upcoming VW electronic vehicles in mind, that may be an ideal move, depending on pricing of course.

So the other issue is, the Polestar and Golf R may be on their way out depending on the direction she goes. There's been a lot of talk regarding folks eyeing those vehicles - this could turn out to be premature, but figured it may be appropriate to guage any legitimate interest.

Thanks for the warning..

laurasdada

Audi eTron, how about the Jaguar I-Pace?

stickguy

breld said:

stickguy said:

If she like the Q7, trade off. That’s almost like buying a new car. Just cheaper.

I've suggested it. If nothing else, to make sure she enjoys the more comfy SUV experience vs what she's been driving.

Pro tip: she won’t for very long.

breld

laurasdada said:

Audi eTron, how about the Jaguar I-Pace?

Yeah, definitely a direct competitor. We're a bit disenchanted with JLR based on our recent experience, but she did say she liked the look of the I-Pace. Probably wishful thinking, but we're hoping the eTron comes in a bit lower than the I-Pace price-wise.

breld

kyfdx said:

breld said:

My wife drove my Q7 a bit last week and a lot over this past weekend, and now she wants something like it.

Don't know if it's this week, this month, or next Spring, or somewhere in between, but it looks like that will be happening at some point.

Likely candidates are the Q5/SQ5, though she's also looked at pretty much every other SUV in that class as well.

Pricing on the Audi e tron quattro will be released in exactly one week, with deposits (refundable) being accepted at that point. Since she had one of the upcoming VW electronic vehicles in mind, that may be an ideal move, depending on pricing of course.

So the other issue is, the Polestar and Golf R may be on their way out depending on the direction she goes. There's been a lot of talk regarding folks eyeing those vehicles - this could turn out to be premature, but figured it may be appropriate to guage any legitimate interest.

Thanks for the warning..

That's exactly what it's meant to be. Cause everyone here knows how impulsive efficient we can be. Wouldn't want to jump at a strong trade offer if someone here is actually interested in a roadtrip from Denver.

kyfdx

breld said:

laurasdada said:

Audi eTron, how about the Jaguar I-Pace?

Yeah, definitely a direct competitor. We're a bit disenchanted with JLR based on our recent experience, but she did say she liked the look of the I-Pace. Probably wishful thinking, but we're hoping the eTron comes in a bit lower than the I-Pace price-wise.

The E-tron is based on a vehicle that came out in 2006, and hasn't changed very much.

I know, because I had a 2013 model (you know, with a diesel)

breld

I think you're referring to the plug-in hybrid A3 sportback e-tron? The naming convention Audi is going with is totally confusing, but the eTron quattro is this:

https://audiusa.com/models/e-tron-preview

A Q5-sized all-electric SUV meant to compete with the likes of the Model X.

kyfdx

breld said:

I think you're referring to the plug-in hybrid A3 sportback e-tron? The naming convention Audi is going with is totally confusing, but the eTron quattro is this:

https://audiusa.com/models/e-tron-preview

A Q5-sized all-electric SUV meant to compete with the likes of the Model X.

Ahh.. that makes a lot more sense.. lol

28firefighter

Don’t let the R get away @kyfdx. 

ab348

Good thing @breld doesn't live in Nova Scotia with its 15% sales tax rate, because turning over cars that frequently would get real expensive real fast.. OTOH, if he did, perhaps the govt here would not be in such a financial bind.

tbirdmarco

No surprise grilled me. It again very soon possibly by the end of this week, keep up the great work thrilled you and your wife will check back in here later in the week hope everyone’s doing well, still working at the old job and job hunting. Enjoying life to the full list. Have a good week everyone.

tbirdmarco

 Went to a car show this weekend the header on that nationals, upstate you’re my brother. What’s a good time I put some pictures on Facebook if anyone wants to see. Not sure how to post them on here will need a little assistance with that. They’re doing a burnout contest down the street a bunch of people with old and new cars, was awesome to listen fun time then the cops came and ruined it so I’m glad we went when we did. 

qbrozen

I seem to have a taker on the truck. He can't take possession until 10/3 due to a business trip, but he is submitting the paperwork to Ford now. I'll get a little over $1200 cash out of the deal. At least I can tell my wife that is about 6 mos of the "extra $200/mo" for my Alfa.

nyccarguy

qbrozen said:

I seem to have a taker on the truck. He can't take possession until 10/3 due to a business trip, but he is submitting the paperwork to Ford now. I'll get a little over $1200 cash out of the deal. At least I can tell my wife that is about 6 mos of the "extra $200/mo" for my Alfa.

Well done my friend!

”Excellent Smithers”

28firefighter

The timing actually works out because of how long the Ford transfer process takes. 

breld

What do you all think of the Polestar as a bringatrailer candidate?

28firefighter

breld said:

What do you all think of the Polestar as a bringatrailer candidate?

I think if you have the history of the car well documented and it’s lower mileage (which I assume it is), I think it’ll bring stupid money on BaT. 

ronsteve

Soooo I might be shopping in the next few weeks, as the V70 is about to become a money pit sooner than later. Unsure whether I should find my way to another Volvo (a '15-17 model of either of the wagons) or make the switch to Subie (a '15-17 Outback, most likely). Giving better than 50/50 odds on a punch before the end of October. So many of the dealers around here suck.

qbrozen

ronsteve said:

Soooo I might be shopping in the next few weeks, as the V70 is about to become a money pit sooner than later. Unsure whether I should find my way to another Volvo (a '15-17 model of either of the wagons) or make the switch to Subie (a '15-17 Outback, most likely). Giving better than 50/50 odds on a punch before the end of October. So many of the dealers around here suck.

Hey, I know someone selling a volvo wagon!

corvette

qbrozen said:

ronsteve said:

Soooo I might be shopping in the next few weeks, as the V70 is about to become a money pit sooner than later. Unsure whether I should find my way to another Volvo (a '15-17 model of either of the wagons) or make the switch to Subie (a '15-17 Outback, most likely). Giving better than 50/50 odds on a punch before the end of October. So many of the dealers around here suck.

Hey, I know someone selling a volvo wagon!

Jump in there and collect that commission check! 

stickguy

Definitely run the polestar on BaT. It will be fun for all of us to follow, and a few might bid!

graphicguy

@corvette ......Cool G (I’ve been waiting a long time to get to type that)!!!

Congrats!

corvette

I had forgotten that the G35/37, Q40, and Z cars are based on the Skyline platform. Truly a modern four door sports car, which is what the Maxima used to be, before it became a much uglier Avalon competitor destined for the rental fleets. 

qbrozen

corvette said:

I had forgotten that the G35/37, Q40, and Z cars are based on the Skyline platform. Truly a modern four door sports car, which is what the Maxima used to be, before it became a much uglier Avalon competitor destined for the rental fleets. 

How far back are you reaching? Maxima has been FWD for decades now and NOT a sportscar. 

Speaking of others, I wonder if Nissan plans to ever move forward with their RWD platform. Hold old is that now? 20 years?

EDIT: just looked it up. 18 years. Good grief. 

ab348

qbrozen said:

Speaking of others, I wonder if Nissan plans to ever move forward with their RWD platform. Hold old is that now? 20 years?

EDIT: just looked it up. 18 years. Good grief. 

Yeah, I was going to comment on the "modern 4-door sports car" thing too. It may be a sports car, but it sure isn't modern.

corvette

The late 1980s / early 1990s Maxima was lauded as being a four door sports car. The modern ones, not so much. 

I wonder how much componentry or hard points are shared between, say, a first gen Skyline and the most recent Q60. 

kyfdx

The 2nd FWD Maxima (1990?) actually had 4DSC in see through letters on it’s rear door window. (4 Door Sports Car)

kyfdx

You can almost make it out in this picture, if you zoom in. On the rear fixed window

kyfdx

stickguy

I don't know if my '98 SE was a sports car, but it was fast and had a stick shift. And handled well for a barge. so at least qualified as a sports sedan at the time.

ronsteve

So all my Volvo and Outback talk, yet when I contemplate the 8-speed Volvo tranny or the Outback's CVT (and ability of the 3.6 models to knock on the top of my price point), suddenly these start to look like a lot of car for the money.

https://www.neilhuffman.com/certified/Acura/2015-Acura-RDX-86df6d990a0e0a177f810849fd311ffc.htm

Can't say I love the color combo, but so many of the others are that coffee brown. Not sure if I should or shouldn't avoid AWD as well.

stickguy

I like the Volvo myself. and for the RDX, get at least the tech package if you get one. IMO no reason to avoid the AWD. a little extra maintenance doing rear diff and transfer case fluid changes on occasion, but not very significant in the long run. I suppose it helps a bit in snow or wet roads, but not sure I have ever really noticed having it.

corvette

Bought an air filter for the G37 (I don't trust the K&N that the previous owner installed), popped the hood and started to install it. Thought to self: "Gosh, that's a really tiny air filter for such a large engine." Then saw the second air intake and second air filter housing on the other side of the engine bay. D'oh!

ronsteve

This one has the Tech package, though it's FWD. I like the parchment interior better, but not so sure about the brown exterior. Not certified, multiple owners and lots of lot time in the AutoCheck... https://www.neilhuffmanhonda.com/used/Acura/2015-Acura-RDX-02dd189a0a0e0ae815ef9364da6a97c1.htm

Another coffee/parchment one back at the Acura store, but not certified. AWD, Tech, more miles but less potential stories. https://www.acuraatoxmoor.com/used/Acura/2015-Acura-RDX-3b6655df0a0e0ae75bd77955b44e5468.htm?utm_source=cargurus.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=cargurus_listings

stickguy

I like the coffee color in person. But as always YMMV.

I think it was in 2016 they did a refresh. Added LED headlights, but not sure what else other than redesigned nose and tail.

graphicguy

ronsteve said:

This one has the Tech package, though it's FWD. I like the parchment interior better, but not so sure about the brown exterior. Not certified, multiple owners and lots of lot time in the AutoCheck... https://www.neilhuffmanhonda.com/used/Acura/2015-Acura-RDX-02dd189a0a0e0ae815ef9364da6a97c1.htm

Another coffee/parchment one back at the Acura store, but not certified. AWD, Tech, more miles but less potential stories. https://www.acuraatoxmoor.com/used/Acura/2015-Acura-RDX-3b6655df0a0e0ae75bd77955b44e5468.htm?utm_source=cargurus.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=cargurus_listings

I 2nd the vote for the coffee leather. It looks like baseball glove leather, and just as soft.

stickguy

That generation didn’t get espresso interior. The exterior color is called kona coffee. I personally really like it.

kyfdx

Interesting stuff on the road today

Stinger - looks less porky in white. I liked it. Evidently a higher trim model, but I couldn't get close enough to see which one.

Newer Bentley convertible. Sheesh..

Some big new Lincoln (Continental?). Ugly.

breld

As most of us do, I appreciate the Stinger. And I can see any one of us in this group picking up a used model that has experienced a nice chunk of Kia depreciation. What I wonder is who is buying these new? I mean, what else are they considering - is it really attracting those who are otherwise looking at the 4-series GC, or is it folks coming in the Kia dealership browsing for an nice Optima, and they are seduced by the sexier Stinger?

By the way @nyccarguy - how long have you had the Q40 now? I know you really like it, but are you getting an itch?

nyccarguy

breld said:

As most of us do, I appreciate the Stinger. And I can see any one of us in this group picking up a used model that has experienced a nice chunk of Kia depreciation. What I wonder is who is buying these new? I mean, what else are they considering - is it really attracting those who are otherwise looking at the 4-series GC, or is it folks coming in the Kia dealership browsing for an nice Optima, and they are seduced by the sexier Stinger?

By the way @nyccarguy - how long have you had the Q40 now? I know you really like it, but are you getting an itch?

You know it is funny you mentioned the Q40. I have had it for almost a year & a half, but who is counting? Yesterday, my wife went to take it to run an errand. She got in the Q40 and noticed my older son's hockey equipment was in the trunk. So she got out and hopped into her Pilot which was parked in front of the Q40. She fired up the Pilot, put it into reverse (this doesn't end well folks), backed into my Infiniti, then checked the backup camera. Looks like I'll have to have the bumper cover repaired and repainted (hopefully the plastic retaining clips didn't break) and a new grille installed. I also noticed my front left Blinker is out. Oh well. At least nobody got hurt. There were a bunch of rock chips that needed to get fixed anyway...

So I took my son to practice and was talking to his coach from last year. He said: "you keep your cars in good shape, any chance you want to sell the Black one?" I told him "no. Let me get the bumper fixed, then we can talk. But right now I'm not looking to sell it.

Now my question is, do I stick with the Chrome Gille or go with the Black Sport Grille?



or

stick with what I have:

qbrozen

Drove to my parents' and back today, which gave me a little alone time in the Alfa.

It is definitely a firm ride. You can tell every little bump is there in the road, yet feels solid as it goes over them. The steering is just phenomenal, as I had previously attested. I can't recall having any vehicle as direct and immediate as this.

I have found I dislike the transmission and gas pedal programming in any setting less than Dynamic.

Really not the best seat for a 6'5" driver. Still in need of a tilt function. After I got home, I did my usual trick of loosening the front seat bolts and shoving some spacers in there. We'll see if that helps, but I'm pretty sure it won't be enough.

Oh, I finally found the button to change the OBC display. There is a G meter in there, so its a new game to play while driving. Still a wet day today, so my high score is 1.0g.

It was not until today that I understand complaints about the infotainment. I don't know why, but it was dreadfully slow today. Click the button to switch channels and it took a good 10-15 secs to actually do it each time.

corvette

I like the chrome grille for the Q40, probably because that’s what I have. That’s a bummer. Maybe time to add parking sensors to the Pilot? 

stickguy

So far, not sounding like something good for me.

stickguy

Bradd, I would stick with chrome since the car is black already.

nyccarguy

corvette said:

I like the chrome grille for the Q40, probably because that’s what I have. That’s a bummer. Maybe time to add parking sensors to the Pilot? 

No need. It already has them.

28firefighter

@nyccarguy Ooof. That's brutal. Sounds like something my wife would do. She came in yesterday with a 6" surface scratch on her right front fender. Me: "where did that happen?" Her: "I don't see anything." Buffed out luckily.

@qbrozen - Completely on point with you on all points, except about the seats. They're fine for me, but I have the non-sport Seats and am considerably shorter than you at 5'11. Steering is phenomenal and I find the transmission excellent in Dynamic. In any other mode it feels lethargic.

ab348

Scratch "parking sensors" off the list of foolproof inventions.