Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous (Archived)

28firefighter

It’s probably a typo by the dealer.

pensfan83

That's what the wife said as she brought me back a root beer float and told me to enjoy it, not worry, and find out tomorrow. She's the best.

stickguy

well, you have the truck and they don't want it back, so the incentive is really for them to resolve the situation. Not likely it has anything to do with credit approval, so probably just a paperwork snafu by the dealer.

roadburner

A friend of mine who has written for several of the big car magazines told me that I shouldn't write off the Mustang Bullitt just because it doesn't have the MagneRide suspension- so I might take a look at it tomorrow.

nyccarguy

@28firefighter - how about a Challenger with a 6-Speed? It’s not your typical torture chamber back seat coupe. There’s room to spare back there and Sam should be forward facing before you know it!

stickguy

roadburner said:

A friend of mine who has written for several of the big car magazines told me that I shouldn't write off the Mustang Bullitt just because it doesn't have the MagneRide suspension- so I might take a look at it tomorrow.

even if you don't like it, will be fun finding out!

28firefighter

nyccarguy said:

@28firefighter - how about a Challenger with a 6-Speed? It’s not your typical torture chamber back seat coupe. There’s room to spare back there and Sam should be forward facing before you know it!

I’ve been told a two door or any four door that can’t hold at least a couple kids rear facing is off the table. Not that I’m keeping anything from you, she just has a future hypothetical scenario in her head. I’m not inclined to argue with her.

Not a bad suggestion though. I think a Challenger is more up @qbrozen’s alley.

Sandman6472

At the VW store to new GLI in silver coming off the trailer truck. Very impressive looking with awesome alloys on it. Really got me thinking but would hate to give up my hatchback as it comes in very handy at times. But f I knew it would definitely fit on my side of the garage, I might think twice here! Starting to get itchy for something newer.
Gorgeous GTI, love those alloys and the seats!!

pensfan83

Everytime I hear a Hemi Challenger or Charger I immediately want one for the sound alone.

stickguy

stick with a GTI. Same basic car, nicer interior, and about 2 feet shorter. Jetta is pretty long now. I think around 185"

graphicguy

breld said:

And of course, the whole reason we pulled the trigger on this one...

Very nice! Looks identical to my son’s. I like it!

corvette

@pensfan83 I’m on different schedules for oil changes and tire rotations, so I’ve never had that problem. Both cars get free balance and rotation at Discount Tire, so I do that every 6,000 miles as they recommend.

The Tahoe’s oil gets changed once a year or when the oil life monitor goes off. The G37 is every 7,500 miles or one year.

roadburner

The site where the Sheriff's Office inspects out of state cars is located next to my office. At lunch an M550i and a Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody were being inspected. One of the deputies told the 5er owner I was a BMW expert(ha ha) so I spent a few minutes answering the new owner's questions. I knew the guy who bought the SRT and frankly, I was envious. It was gorgeous- the twin of this car:

benjaminh

The VW Arteon has a 268 horsepower 2-liter turbo. It looks like a 4-door sedan, but it's also a hatchback that has almost as much cargo space as some compact SUVs. 4-wheel drive. Luxury interior. Kind of a freak, but I kind of like it. Starts at c. $35k. Here's a mostly positive review from Edmunds....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-LJGn24VP8

sda

I like the Arteon and it reminds me a bit of the 06 Passat 2.0t that I had which was the basis for the CC. The pricing on the Arteon is ambitious, especially the higher line models. With everyone wanting a CUV/SUV I doubt they’ll sell many and depreciation has to be high which will make it an attractive used car buy.

rayainsw

'breld said: And of course, the whole reason we pulled the trigger on this one...'
Had those seats in my 2013 GTI.
Very nice - and congrats!
- Ray
Wish those seats were available in the GLI...

fintail

When I had a rental Challenger Scat Pack last year, the sound was indeed memorable. I felt either too old or too young for the car, as it turned the heads of 14 year olds and 64 year olds, but the noise is timeless.

pensfan83 said:

Everytime I hear a Hemi Challenger or Charger I immediately want one for the sound alone.

xwesx

sda said:

I’ve been impressed by how much less road noise compared to our Hondas and virtually no wind noise at all speeds. Though not Lexus quiet, it is quiet. It handles crisply and has good power. Still learning all the features and settings that can be utilized. Gas mileage has been around 22-23mpg heavy traffic. It feels solid, no rattles or squeaks. We are very pleased with it.

That is definitely one aspect that I love about the Q7: It is incredibly quiet! I don't necessarily appreciate this any longer after using it regularly, but when I move to one of the Foresters, or after not using it for a while, I get in and just subconsciously "oooh" and "aaah" the quietness and smoothness of the ride.

I drove it yesterday for the first time in two weeks so that a young military guy could take a look at it. He is "PCS'ing" soon as is strongly considering buying it before he drives out because he doesn't trust his current vehicle: a 2008 LR with about 150,000 miles on it. His hangup with pulling the trigger? It doesn't have lane keeping assist. /facepalm

28firefighter

So what’s the word on the Toyota @pensfan83 ?

marcogallo1986

@breld. Nice glad that your GTI finally arrived good to know on the delivery experience not surprised. Enjoyed good luck with it.

marcogallo1986

@sand Man Nice car they were taking off the trailer, happen to like them to myself, want to see one in person soon. From what I hear though like it.

marcogallo1986

@28ff oh no, sorry to hear about the paperwork mixup. Yes sure will get resolved soon. Or no

marcogallo1986

@ pens man 83, hoops don’t know why was thinking 28 firefighter in the above posting, disregard my bad. But hopefully the paperwork will get resolved which I think it will without a problem, you have a good wife there. You’re ready have the truck so they’re not gonna want it back.

marcogallo1986

@ stick guy, hate when shops don’t do the work they’re supposed to do and charge you for it, yet best going to your local independent tire shop I hate when the Steelers do that they really piss me off.

xwesx

28firefighter said:

So what’s the word on the Toyota @pensfan83 ?

First thing on a Saturday, and you're already busting his chops?

marcogallo1986

@ 28 firefighter, sorry to hear about the not so good end to the week keep us updated. On a roll

marcogallo1986

@tJC can’t wait to hear more details later on or tomorrow, this keeping us in suspense don’t like it. Lol

28firefighter

No chop busting. Just bet our poster buddy was there first thing to get it resolved.

stickguy

starting to like the TLX more and more now that I am used to it. Great cruising car, but still fun on twisty roads. And surprisingly quick with the 4 banger. I had to make about a 100 mile loop through lower PA and Delaware this morning, a combo of highway and back roads, and overall it returned 35mpg per the TC. Hard to argue with that. Super quiet too cruising along. And since I did not have the wife with me, got to exercise the speakers too. Quite the sound system in this.

Maybe I will end up buying it out. another reason to get my wife out of the RDX early!

marcogallo1986

@ stick guy, hope you’re gonna be able to do some shopping while car looking with the wife this weekend, and wow that car surely hold it’s value crazy but it is what it is. Try to get a nice lease for the wife and then you get a new car every three years I don’t have to fix anything that’s why I really like it so much.

marcogallo1986

At world, is it gonna be two punches in the same month from the sound of things awesome awesome go for it.

benjaminh

stickguy said:

starting to like the TLX more and more now that I am used to it. Great cruising car, but still fun on twisty roads. And surprisingly quick with the 4 banger. I had to make about a 100 mile loop through lower PA and Delaware this morning, a combo of highway and back roads, and overall it returned 35mpg per the TC. Hard to argue with that. Super quiet too cruising along. And since I did not have the wife with me, got to exercise the speakers too. Quite the sound system in this.

Maybe I will end up buying it out. another reason to get my wife out of the RDX early!

Yeah the TLX is a nice car day to day for performance, handling, comfort, stereo, etc. And it's a good value. For instance here's a deal that someone else got just couple of days ago on the 2019 TLX lease thread....

"Finally leased a 2019 TLX A-spec SH-AWD in California
36/10 $412/month (tax included @ 7.75%)
$1077.71 out of pocket (had Loyalty credit of $1250 for cap cost reduction)
Not too shabby for a $46k car."

Seems like a good lease for a loaded V-6 luxury car with 4-wheel drive.

tjc78

Hey all! Punch is official!

2019 S60 T6 Inscription
Crystal White over Blond.

Ended up getting it at dealer about 90 minutes north of me for what I’m being told a pretty good deal.

Long story short, I negotiated with 4 different dealers over four days all by phone/email. Finally locked it in late yesterday. Completed the credit app and first payment last night. Dealer called right when they were closing and said all was good and to come in at 10:30 today.

Arrived at 10:30 and was out by 10 after 12.

Not bad at all and they apologized I had to wait a bit.

I’m so impressed with this car. Quick, nice firm but compliant ride. Great seats and the mid level Harmon Kardon sound system blows away the Bose in the Enclave. Bonus ... wife loves the look too.

When I get time there is more to the story that I’ll bore you all with.

tjc78

Pics or it didn’t happen, right.

tjc78

28firefighter

#needstint

Congrats, Tom! Looks beautiful. Use it well.

tjc78

Thanks ... yes I am thinking about it. It would look killer

28firefighter

Looks like you can live in those seats, too. I really like the color combo.

Would love a photo of the car seats in the back at some point.

Also curious to hear the rest of the story.

marcogallo1986

@TJC congrads! Yo

marcogallo1986

TJC that is! Good luck with. Is it white or silver?

Michaell

@tjc78 - congrats!

Ironically, @breld , @jpp75 and I were at the Volvo dealer this morning. I dropped off the Outback for service and they met up with me. They had a great looking V60 on the lot - blue with what looked like a Tartan interior. Very cool looking. The S60 is one handsome auto, for sure. Serious upgrade from the Hyundai.

I had a chance to drive the new GTI that @breld had delivered last night. I managed to stall it in the parking lot before I got the hang of the clutch. Even though it has 10k on it, it looks showroom fresh. The plaid seats with the updated tech is a great combo.

ab348

Well done. Color combo is great.

suydam

Gorgeous car! Congrats! A huge upgrade over the Elantra.

jmonroe1

marcogallo1986 said:

@ stick guy, hate when shops don’t do the work they’re supposed to do and charge you for it, yet best going to your local independent tire shop I hate when the Steelers do that they really piss me off.

HUH? How in the hell did the Steelers get blamed for this.

jmonroe

stickguy

Gorgeous car Tom. and that must be an incredible difference over a base engine Elanta. Love that color combo, and the seats are to die for.

jmonroe1

@tjc78, very nice car and good luck with it. But man, those seats ain't gonna hide any Cheerios.

jmonroe

benjaminh

Congrats @tjc78 ! Wow. Beautiful car. Fantastic. Looking forward to the details....

carnaught

@tjc78, beautiful car and congrats! Keep us informed about your experience with it.

stickguy

I absolutely love that interior.

suydam

Love it for someone else. I’ve already spilled coffee on it. The white exterior is really nice.