Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous (Archived)

28firefighter

Maybe try posting over on Swedespeed?  See if you get any interest at 38-39k between now and Thursday?

stickguy

I still think BaT goofed on this one. if an Econoline brings 32K, this had to do well!

Mr_Shiftright

I think they don't want the site to become a modern used car lot, is the problem.

stickguy

that I understand. But that car is still pretty rare, and enthusiast focused. I didn't really look that closely to see how many newer units they include.

breld

28firefighter said:

Maybe try posting over on Swedespeed?  See if you get any interest at 38-39k between now and Thursday?

I do have it listed over at the classifieds on Swedespeed.  I’ve exchanged a couple posts with one individual, but not much legitimate interest. 

henryn

On the subject of trip computers, mine have tended to run slightly high. The one I paid the most attention to was the one in the Passat TDI. I actually achieved 50 mpg on a few trips with that car, which totally amazed me. Hand calculations showed the trip computer to be optimistic, but only by 4 or 5%.

My present 2018 F150 is actually the worst one I have seen in recent years. Consistently 10 to 12% high. Combine that with the wonky Navigation, and I have my doubts about "Sync 3".

28firefighter

breld said:

28firefighter said:

Maybe try posting over on Swedespeed?  See if you get any interest at 38-39k between now and Thursday?

I do have it listed over at the classifieds on Swedespeed.  I’ve exchanged a couple posts with one individual, but not much legitimate interest. 

Maybe BaT is on to something we don’t know. Still upsetting (to me) that it would end up on a used car lot. 

stickguy

RB should skip the plain old Wrangler. and get one of these instead. If you really want to handle the snow and off road, here you go:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-mercedes-benz-unimog/

if that is a bit too much for running down to the piggly wiggly, and you want to go a bit faster, this one should do the job (490 HP should keep up with traffic):

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1979-toyota-land-cruiser-fj40-9/

kyfdx

breld said:

qbrozen said:

Did you request buy offers from Carvana and Vroom?

Yup - Carvana came back at $35k, and I actually didn’t get a response from vroom, though I submitted a request.

have you tried Carmax?

nyccarguy

kyfdx said:

breld said:

qbrozen said:

Did you request buy offers from Carvana and Vroom?

Yup - Carvana came back at $35k, and I actually didn’t get a response from vroom, though I submitted a request.

have you tried Carmax?

They know him over there already.

qbrozen

weren't you going to try that place that overpaid for your Type R?

breld

Thanks for reminding me - I just sent that guy an e-mail.

We haven't tried Carmax, but I can't imagine they'd be the ones to pony up any more for something like the Polestar.

corvette

That Infiniti dealer in New York keeps calling and emailing me. And the local guy who was going to look for what I was looking for never got back with me. Figures. I’m glad I got the one I got! 

nyccarguy

corvette said:

That Infiniti dealer in New York keeps calling and emailing me. And the local guy who was going to look for what I was looking for never got back with me. Figures. I’m glad I got the one I got! 

That RWD one on Long Island?

corvette

nyccarguy said:

That Infiniti dealer in New York keeps calling and emailing me. And the local guy who was going to look for what I was looking for never got back with me. Figures. I’m glad I got the one I got! 

That RWD one on Long Island?

Yeah. 

nyccarguy

corvette said:

nyccarguy said:

corvette said:

That Infiniti dealer in New York keeps calling and emailing me. And the local guy who was going to look for what I was looking for never got back with me. Figures. I’m glad I got the one I got! 

That RWD one on Long Island?

Yeah. 

I'm not the local guy who didn't get back to you am I?

corvette

nyccarguy said

I'm not the local guy who didn't get back to you am I?

No, lol. There was an internet manager here in Louisville who was going to search for what I was looking for. He ghosted me. 

tbirdmarco

Lol lol corvette       Sorry to hear  about that dealer  being. An plane  hear on Long Island  witch  be  was it 

tbirdmarco

 Wow bro since I’ve last been in here the last minute change what car the wife’s gonna get awesome awesome, yes I’m sure you’ll have it in your driveway by this coming up weekend, and I would private sale the pool store personally, but up to you hopefully the guy in Florida comes through. We shall see, 

tbirdmarco

Lol lol lol

Mr_Shiftright

Only the brave need apply:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2011-cadillac-cts-v-11/

Lots of nit-picky things wrong with this car, but it's certainly something "different".

stickguy

Only one on any block. Sad no moonroof though! And already needs a couple grand for sorting broken stuff. Lots of miles on it. Might be a money pit soon, but probably fun to drive. Really curious where this ends up.

Mr_Shiftright

Me, too. A unicorn of sorts, but its needs might scare people off.

breld

We have an appointment tomorrow at noon to check out the Macan retired service loaner.

Earlier today, the broker who I've done business with e-mailed us with this new arrival:



2017 Macan S w/16k miles
Equipped the same as the loaners we're considering, but with larger 20" wheels.
Asking $54,900.

So, let's say we can talk them down a grand or two, and it's right in the ballpark of the service loaner.

I can certainly guess where this group would lean, but...

2018 Macan w/6k miles
Choice of Sapphire Blue over Black or Night Blue over Beige
Not previously titled, so full warranty ahead of us

Or this 2017 Macan S w/16k miles
White over Beige
Originally sold almost 2 years ago, so 2 years of warranty left

My wife doesn't care so much about the increased power herself, but she does recognize that the 6 cylinder is more highly regarded and may lead to better resale.

Honestly, the biggest sticking point is she doesn't care all that much for the white. She flat out said if the 2017 S was the same color combination as the service loaner, she'd be all over it.

We'll see what her gut tells her tomorrow when she sees and drives the service loaners.

breld

@qbrozen - how does that listed price for the 2017 Macan S strike you at $54,900?

As a recap, it has 16k miles, white over beige with the following notable options:

Premium Plus Package
20" Wheel upgrade
Lane Assist
Porsche Connect Plus
Navigation

They had the window sticker, which totaled about $68k.

For comparison, the 2018 base models we're looking at are similarly equipped with stickers of about $63k, and they're saying about $52,500 sale price (with about 6k of service loaner miles).

Does one or the other seem like a outright better buy?

28firefighter

I love that white one. But it seems a bit optimistic on the price. 

carnaught

That white one looks sharp. Maybe $49-50k. For me, aside from the looks, I’d rather not have the 20’s.

qbrozen

breld said:

@qbrozen - how does that listed price for the 2017 Macan S strike you at $54,900? As a recap, it has 16k miles, white over beige with the following notable options: Premium Plus Package 20" Wheel upgrade Lane Assist Porsche Connect Plus Navigation They had the window sticker, which totaled about $68k. For comparison, the 2018 base models we're looking at are similarly equipped with stickers of about $63k, and they're saying about $52,500 sale price (with about 6k of service loaner miles). Does one or the other seem like a outright better buy?

Typical $4k markup. So get them down $1500 for a decent deal. How does this broker feel about your wagon?

low mileage 2018 4-cyls are selling for $5k less than 2017 S models with twice the mileage.

qbrozen

@28firefighter
how are you liking your Alfa?
stereo bugged out on me again today. No sound for my trip home from the store. I tell people "its Italian. I expect electric gremlins."

kyfdx

I’d take the S, but you know how people can be about color.

nyccarguy

I happen to like the Macan in White.  I’ll take motor over color any day of the week and twice on Sunday.  But it’s not my money and Krystal isn’t my wife;)

tbirdmarco

Man the choicest. Breld.  

breld

qbrozen said:

breld said:

@qbrozen - how does that listed price for the 2017 Macan S strike you at $54,900?

As a recap, it has 16k miles, white over beige with the following notable options:

Premium Plus Package
20" Wheel upgrade
Lane Assist
Porsche Connect Plus
Navigation

They had the window sticker, which totaled about $68k.

For comparison, the 2018 base models we're looking at are similarly equipped with stickers of about $63k, and they're saying about $52,500 sale price (with about 6k of service loaner miles).

Does one or the other seem like a outright better buy?

Typical $4k markup. So get them down $1500 for a decent deal. How does this broker feel about your wagon?

low mileage 2018 4-cyls are selling for $5k less than 2017 S models with twice the mileage.

Hmm - so certainly not an obscene markup, and considering they just brought it in, I could imagine there's at least a $1-$1,500 discount to be had.

Problem is, my wife would take almost any other color than white. I'm with @nyccarguy - I actually like the white and it would be one of my top choices. And she'd be up for it if it had a black interior - the white over beige just really doesn't do it for her.

But for better or worse, that data from @qbrozen above (low mileage 2018 4 cyls are selling for $5k less than 2017 S model with twice the mileage)...that tells us what we already suspected - the S model is probably the way to go.

breld

And I may have a buyer for the Polestar. There's a fellow from Florida who I've been speaking with - his wife has an XC90 and he has a V90 (not the XC), and he would love to add the Polestar to his fleet.

We've agreed on pricing, and he's checking into shipping costs today...all of which is certainly positive, but he could back off at anytime, so we'll see.

breld

Which leaves the Golf R as the last part of the consolidation - certainly never thought it'd be that quick of a turnaround, but with this Macan coming into play, and the addition of the Miata...

I'm getting trade quotes on it, so if anyone sincerely has interest in it, speak up.

kyfdx

breld said:

Which leaves the Golf R as the last part of the consolidation - certainly never thought it'd be that quick of a turnaround, but with this Macan coming into play, and the addition of the Miata...

I'm getting trade quotes on it, so if anyone sincerely has interest in it, speak up.

Geez... shoot me a message, when you get a number.

Three days of getting ready is not enough..

28firefighter

qbrozen said:

@28firefighter
how are you liking your Alfa?
stereo bugged out on me again today. No sound for my trip home from the store. I tell people "its Italian. I expect electric gremlins."

Loving it. Knock on wood, no issues at all. Unless you consider my constant winding out of the engine for fun and trashing my fuel economy a “problem.”

I had someone at Sam’s school congratulate me on my new Kia SUV, so it’s definitely flying under the radar. 

ab348

I think @breld should keep his powder dry until this comes out. Looks like more fun than several barrels of monkeys:

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/2019-cadillac-ct6-v-sport-official-photos-and-info-news

Mrs. @breld could have lots of fun with a 550hp twin-turbo V8 with a mere 627 lb-ft of torque.

carnaught

@breld, for as, ah, brief as you keep a car, the Macan S may not be worth the premium for Mrs. breld.

breld

carnaught said:

@breld, for as, ah, brief as you keep a car, the Macan S may not be worth the premium for Mrs. breld.

I get it, but in all honesty an S may be the better bet based on resale.  

qbrozen

ab348 said:

I think @breld should keep his powder dry until this comes out. Looks like more fun than several barrels of monkeys:

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/2019-cadillac-ct6-v-sport-official-photos-and-info-news

Mrs. @breld could have lots of fun with a 550hp twin-turbo V8 with a mere 627 lb-ft of torque.

good grief, that could bring me back to caddy.
would need a killer lease deal on it, though.

qbrozen

28firefighter said:

Loving it. Knock on wood, no issues at all. Unless you consider my constant winding out of the engine for fun and trashing my fuel economy a “problem.”

I'm responding to this while waiting in the parking lot for son's football practice to end, and the stereo just restarted itself with the car running. Before that, I sat in the car with it off for the past 90 mins or so. I went to start it up and it said "key fob not detected." hmmm... yeah, its right here in my pocket. I pulled it out, pushed the unlock button to tell the car "you are an idiot," and then it let me start it.

nyccarguy

Ooooo I like this:  “A tale of 2 Alfas.” Saga

breld

Well that stinks Q.  Hopefully it all gets ironed out.  

28firefighter

Q- what does the last part of your VIN start with?  For instance mine ends in B70XXX. 

There is an infotainment firmware update. It might be worth looking into.

I am sure now that I’ve said my car is fine it won’t start. 

qbrozen

28firefighter said:

Q- what does the last part of your VIN start with?  For instance mine ends in B70XXX. 

There is an infotainment firmware update. It might be worth looking into.

I am sure now that I’ve said my car is fine it won’t start. 

B99xxx

28firefighter

That’s shocking. Yours is a much later build than mine if that’s the case. I would expect less issues. Not more. 

stickguy

well, at least you knew to expect an interesting experience when you signed up with Alfa. Interesting of course includes and occasional flatbed ride in addition to random poltergeist appearances.

corvette

28firefighter said:

That’s shocking. Yours is a much later build than mine if that’s the case. I would expect less issues. Not more. 

Maybe Alfa counts its build numbers backwards.

stickguy

an Alfa is like a box of chocolates. Never know what you are going to get.