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  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,284
    In truth, he probably did her a favor getting her out of a 12 year-old Accent, despite the low miles.

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  • graphicguygraphicguy Member Posts: 14,120
    @Sandman6472 ....well, that sucks. I guess the good news is, there’s a punch in the near future. The bad news is that’s an expense that probably wasn’t planned.
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  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,496
    I saw a white Hyundai Elantra Sport this AM. Looked sharp. Sounded like the exhaust was crackling too. This is what you had @stickguy, right?

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  • suydamsuydam Member Posts: 5,068
    That’s too bad. A 12 year old Accent can’t be worth much more than that though. She might want to consider a vehicle that holds its value better. OTOH an Accent is pretty cheap to own.
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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,736
    Less than 50k miles, but what was that new? Like $12k? I've advised they need at least $5k payout, so that's $7k depreciation over 12 years. Tough to beat that.

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  • marcogallo1986marcogallo1986 Member Posts: 1,164
    @ondrays3 yes yes, I’m personally a very patient person, life is not perfect cars break it is what it is. But to each his own.
  • marcogallo1986marcogallo1986 Member Posts: 1,164
    Joyce stressing yourself out being impatient and getting all worked up that’s a little like it’s done. Which can make you sick.
  • marcogallo1986marcogallo1986 Member Posts: 1,164
    @ Send man, sorry to hear the bad news but everything happens for a reason and good but he’s OK that’s the main thing. What’s the bluebook value on that car? Have a fun trip going over there today!
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,347
    nyccarguy said:

    I saw a white Hyundai Elantra Sport this AM. Looked sharp. Sounded like the exhaust was crackling too. This is what you had @stickguy, right?

    Yup. It could deliver a nice burble.

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,347
    qbrozen said:

    Less than 50k miles, but what was that new? Like $12k? I've advised they need at least $5k payout, so that's $7k depreciation over 12 years. Tough to beat that.

    Exactly. Would have cost more to own a civic say. That’s what, $50/month?

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,347
    Finally saw a good deal pop up on Rodo (the former Honcker). Honda Ridgeline sport. 39 month, 12k miles/year. MSRP $33,xxx. $289 DAS/$289 per month.

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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,736
    stickguy said:

    Finally saw a good deal pop up on Rodo (the former Honcker). Honda Ridgeline sport. 39 month, 12k miles/year. MSRP $33,xxx. $289 DAS/$289 per month.

    Is that with tax?
    I have yet to fully open Rodo. It wants my SS# and I'm not liking that.

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  • tjc78tjc78 Member Posts: 16,951
    Yeah why does it need SS#? Just ask for estimated credit score or disclaimer any ads with the min score for the deal.

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,347
    I had to register since I almost bought a car through there, and upload license, etc. I thought you could just use it without all that.

    And yes, that is complete and all in. Hit “lease this car” and do the paperwork.

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  • ventureventure Member Posts: 3,166
    qbrozen said:

    stickguy said:

    Finally saw a good deal pop up on Rodo (the former Honcker). Honda Ridgeline sport. 39 month, 12k miles/year. MSRP $33,xxx. $289 DAS/$289 per month.

    Is that with tax?
    I have yet to fully open Rodo. It wants my SS# and I'm not liking that.
    Try giving it any number.

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  • xwesxxwesx Member Posts: 17,683
    ab348 said:

    In truth, he probably did her a favor getting her out of a 12 year-old Accent, despite the low miles.

    Agreed. She lucked out, TBH. She would have never seen that kind of money out of it if she sold or traded it.
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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,347
    private sale, maybe. But I doubt they would have gone that route s would have been getting hosed on a trade.

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  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,496
    You’ve inspired me to open up the RODO app for the 1st time in who knows how many months. They’ve currently got a $38K 2020 TLX w Tech (4cyl) for $388/ month for 36/15K & just $388 DAS.

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  • Sandman6472Sandman6472 Member Posts: 7,218
    So much paperwork. Went to take tag off and clean it out. Don't look too bad really! But, really not worth fixing. Looks like she's going to get another Accent and be done with it.

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  • marcogallo1986marcogallo1986 Member Posts: 1,164
    @ Stick guy, not a bad deal on that truck go for it Lol or the wife.
  • marcogallo1986marcogallo1986 Member Posts: 1,164
    @ send man, glad the car is all cleaned out and yes she’ll be done with it and move on to something better, yes not worth fixing agreed. She got her money worth out of it. Another accent, he whatever she likes and can afford.
  • marcogallo1986marcogallo1986 Member Posts: 1,164
    Good morning everyone happy happy Friday. Hope everyone had a good week.
  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,496
    edited December 2019
    I'm also open to one of the crazy Volvo S60 deals too. Those are A LOT of car for the money.

    You definitely have to work hard for those or go through a broker. There aren't more S60s on the road because if you walk into a dealership, they probably quote you a payment in the $5s or low $6s depending on what you want your drive off to be.

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  • tjc78tjc78 Member Posts: 16,951
    edited December 2019
    My negotiations started near $600 for a model less equipped than what I have.

    You have to be educated to get a deal on one of these. Knowing which trim is key as the base momentum doesn’t lease as well as the R or Inscription

    It took me 7-8 dealers before I found the one who hit the number. I also had to walk them through how I came up with my payment. The finance guy flat out said “we don’t see these in the 4’s without money down”

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  • graphicguygraphicguy Member Posts: 14,120
    tjc78 said:

    My negotiations started near $600 for a model less equipped than what I have.

    You have to be educated to get a deal on one of these. Knowing which trim is key as the base momentum doesn’t lease as well as the R or Inscription

    It took me 7-8 dealers before I found the one who hit the number. I also had to walk them through how I came up with my payment. The finance guy flat out said “we don’t see these in the 4’s without money down”

    Remind me, is your engine the 250HP or the 300HP?
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  • tjc78tjc78 Member Posts: 16,951
    It’s the T6 300 ish HP. Moves out very well. Quickest car I’ve owned for sure.

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  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,825
    https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/d/los-gatos-2004-bmw-330i-zhp-e46/7019444048.html

    My want for this is strong. It is no doubt overpriced, even considering the color combination and the laundry list of maintenance done recently. But man, this checks all the right boxes for me.
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  • tjc78tjc78 Member Posts: 16,951
    That’s a nice one there. Great color combo

    Are BMWs of that era easily upgraded to an aftermarket touch screen radio? I just couldn’t imagine driving something without that stuff.

    When I still had the 04 MGM having a modern touchscreen made the car so much more enjoyable.

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  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,825
    tjc78 said:

    That’s a nice one there. Great color combo

    Are BMWs of that era easily upgraded to an aftermarket touch screen radio? I just couldn’t imagine driving something without that stuff.

    When I still had the 04 MGM having a modern touchscreen made the car so much more enjoyable.

    There are some aftermarkets but I’m happy in a car like this to have an Aux port.
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  • breldbreld Member Posts: 6,918

    https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/d/los-gatos-2004-bmw-330i-zhp-e46/7019444048.html

    My want for this is strong. It is no doubt overpriced, even considering the color combination and the laundry list of maintenance done recently. But man, this checks all the right boxes for me.

    Yeah, that is very nice with the mystic blue over natural brown. Miles aren't bad and can't beat the maintenance records.

    But I would think $10-11k would be a generous price for an enthusiast. So his $13,750 is hard to take.

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  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,825
    I'm thinking real world its probably $9-10k given the color combo and maintenance, pushing to $11k for the right person. At this mileage, it isn't a collectors item, it is a driver.
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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,347
    love that one. but man, what a list of expensive repairs. I guess though that is the way to buy it. Can' be much left on the car not replaced in the last few years!

    but I gotta wonder about this one. who in their right mind would replace a tranny, but not put in a new clutch at the same time? unless they screwed it up and it failed.

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  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,825
    I find that less interesting than the fact that while nearly every major area has been hit, the missed spots are (1) VANOS, (2) Valve Cover Gasket, (3) Fuel Pump.
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  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 265,616
    edited December 2019

    https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/d/los-gatos-2004-bmw-330i-zhp-e46/7019444048.html

    My want for this is strong. It is no doubt overpriced, even considering the color combination and the laundry list of maintenance done recently. But man, this checks all the right boxes for me.

    Natty brown interior is definitely cool.

    The price is nuts.

    New transmission, clutch, etc? Doesn't sound like it aged well.

    I've done a lot of the stuff they list, but nothing as major as a transmission, and still on my original clutch at the same mileage as that one (mine is two years newer).

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  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 265,616
    Also, he lists a lot of stuff, but doesn't say how long he has owned the car, and which owner had the work done. I'll guess that car got dumped a few times, within the last couple of years.

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  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 265,616
    @stickguy Can' be much left on the car not replaced in the last few years!

    Oh, I bet there is a lot more... ;)

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  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,825
    If I were serious, I'd inquire. The body and interior don't look like a car that has been thrashed, but I've been fooled before.
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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,347
    I think he only listed last 3 years, so probably his ownership? so maybe that other stuff was done prior.

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  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 265,616

    If I were serious, I'd inquire. The body and interior don't look like a car that has been thrashed, but I've been fooled before.

    Oh yeah... replaced the power steering? :o

    New xenons with new lenses?

    I think I'd go back and get the Viggen.. ;)

    Just hang on, and you can buy mine for half that price, when @breld gives up the GTI.

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  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 265,616
    I do wish my record keeping was that good, though.

    I went down the list, and ".. oh yeah, I did that, too!"

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  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,825
    kyfdx said:

    If I were serious, I'd inquire. The body and interior don't look like a car that has been thrashed, but I've been fooled before.

    Oh yeah... replaced the power steering? :o

    New xenons with new lenses?

    I think I'd go back and get the Viggen.. ;)

    Just hang on, and you can buy mine for half that price, when @breld gives up the GTI.
    You definitely have a deal on that one.
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  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 265,616
    Geez... I love that interior. :)

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  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,825
    kyfdx said:

    Geez... I love that interior. :)

    The blue over nut brown is gorgeous - no arguing that.
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  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 265,616

    kyfdx said:

    Geez... I love that interior. :)

    The blue over nut brown is gorgeous - no arguing that.
    I’ve seen that interior with nearly every available exterior color. There isn’t a bad combination

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  • tjc78tjc78 Member Posts: 16,951
    Not sure I’d like it with Silver or Charcoal grey but anything else is fair game

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  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 11,281
    edited December 2019
    Repair list gives me nightmares about the E39 I had.
  • Sandman6472Sandman6472 Member Posts: 7,218
    Looks like the Hyundai Accent is going to be the winner as the new addition to or stable. Now, just have to make the deal, which should happen either tomorrow or Sunday.

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,347
    edited December 2019
    at least spring for a limited to get the extra safety features. Still stickers in the 18's. Amortized over a decade, definitely worth the extra money. At minimum the SEL for alloys and nicer 7" touchscreen. Limited has a moonroof if she wants one of those.

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  • tjc78tjc78 Member Posts: 16,951
    Without question!

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,347
    I think I should get this for my wife for Christmas. Any of you rich people want to kick in to the go fund me?

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