The ground loop / alternator whine noise in the Tundra is slightly noticeable when listening to XM. It's much worse when using CarPlay. I'm going to try putting a ferrite core on the USB cable to see whether that improves it enough to make it tolerable. It's one of those issues where I can just see a dealer either saying there's no issue or blaming it on my phone or the cable (both of which work fine in the Infiniti).
bopped around in the new car some more today. Wife even took it out for the first time. She said she likes it, which is good. and got it in the garage too so that crisis averted. It really does work nice.
JMonroe, I am sure it is the 8' doors. If I built a place it definitely would have wider ones. Individual 9' would be fine, as would a double door.
Oh, new car has a name now. Daughter insists on that It's name is "Nemo".
bopped around in the new car some more today. Wife even took it out for the first time. She said she likes it, which is good. and got it in the garage too so that crisis averted. It really does work nice.
JMonroe, I am sure it is the 8' doors. If I built a place it definitely would have wider ones. Individual 9' would be fine, as would a double door.
Oh, new car has a name now. Daughter insists on that It's name is "Nemo".
I hope Mrs. @stickguy doesn't have any lapses getting the new one in the garage as years go by. That has not been the case with Mrs. @jmonroe even with a double door. So far, she has whacked the passenger side mirrors on the '95 Bonneville (moved in with that beast in 1998), next up the '06 Sonata, finally the 12 Subie. I know she's gonna get the '18 Subie, it's just a matter of time. This all seemed to start when we moved back from SC in 1997. FWIW, when we built our house in SC in 1992 I had a 20 door installed just because.
Surprisingly, she never had a problem when we had 8 and 9 foot doors before we moved South. When I park the Genny it's on the left side and when I pull in the drivers side mirror is only 2 inches from the rubber seal on the left door jam. I do this so when she pulls in she should have plenty of room for her passenger mirror and still have plenty of room to open the drivers door when getting out and not whack the passenger door on my Genny. She gets it right almost all the time but it only takes once. :@
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
quick version of the deal. as of Monday, local guy was offering to match Caravana. PA dealer was quite a bit ($1,500) less on sales price, but $2kish below on trade. So just to see, I texted local guy saying the 2 PA places were both at that price, and would they match? Surprised me a little but they did, so we (after much debate giving current world events) decided to take a risk and do it. entirely possible a month or 2 from now they will be offering much better deals. if they are even open! but who knows.
if we had decided to not buy now, I still would have sold to Carvana. No idea what, but when I reran the estimate on Thursday (old one had expired) they actually upped it $150! I definitely would have taken that.
maybe it was not a super deal but seemed OK, and we were both mentally ready to move on from the old buggy. So we did.
MSRP was $44,025. With discounts we paid $39,900. Trade in was $14,284 (equates with sales tax credit to selling it privately for a little over $15k). Plus we got 60 months at .9% APR. We did a true sign and drive with only the trade as down payment (no money changed hands) and the total interest is about $660. Practically free money!
so, don't know what will happen with the economy and pandemics, but we got a fancy car to take us up to retirement age!
Over $4k off on a nice car? That’s a good deal in my book.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I was surprised it sold for that much. When I was in Ohio RWD trucks were a hard sell. 4WD trucks are the norm and really hold their value well.
Yes but @Michaell's clan is in Southern CA so no need for 2 more drive wheels that reduces MPG for those who care.
jmonroe
Forgot about that. A lot of people have vehicles like that to take to the mountains or the desert. But you are right, different area than I was thinking!
if the wife ever whacked the mirror she never mentioned it to me. I know that I caught it a few times. minor scrapes though, nothing serious.
The interesting thing about how she does the whacking...it's always done as she is backing out never pulling in. Before she whacked the mirror altogether on her old 2012 Subie, when she hit the right door jam that time all she did was peel off the plastic cover with just a minor scratch on the very edge where the plastic cover made contact with the door jam. I have no idea how she managed to do that. I guess that was some pretty precise whacking. All I had to do was pop it back on. Then came the crushing whack a few months later about 2 or 3 months before I sold it to Carvana when she got the used 2018 Legacy last April. It's been almost a year and the passenger side mirror is still like the day we got it. But like I said before, it's just a matter of time.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
I'll jump in on the 4Runner punches, picked this one up a few hours ago. It s the 2007 SR5 4WD that @qbrozen said not to go more than $8k. It's a clean CarFax, 2 owner, straight body, clean inside and out with just under 158K on the clock. Any guesses on this private party sale?
I'll jump in on the 4Runner punches, picked this one up a few hours ago. It s the 2007 SR5 4WD that @qbrozen said not to go more than $8k. It's a clean CarFax, 2 owner, straight body, clean inside and out with just under 158K on the clock. Any guesses on this private party sale?
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The seller was asking close to @qbrozen's guess. It's gonna need tires soon and he was getting ready to do an oil change. I got a cashier's check for $6700 and everyone seems happy, especially my three boys!
The seller was asking close to @qbrozen's guess. It's gonna need tires soon and he was getting ready to do an oil change. I got a cashier's check for $6700 and everyone seems happy, especially my three boys!
Nice job. Aren't you glad you didn't have to pay the WAG's from the hip-shooters in here? Using that barometer, you damn near stole it even with having to buy tires.
Good luck with it and give us a few reports.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
The seller was asking close to @qbrozen's guess. It's gonna need tires soon and he was getting ready to do an oil change. I got a cashier's check for $6700 and everyone seems happy, especially my three boys!
Excellent. Have your boys wash, wax, and polish the head lights and it will be like new!
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
The seller was asking close to @qbrozen's guess. It's gonna need tires soon and he was getting ready to do an oil change. I got a cashier's check for $6700 and everyone seems happy, especially my three boys!
Nice job. Aren't you glad you didn't have to pay the WAG's from the hip-shooters in here? Using that barometer, you damn near stole it even with having to buy tires.
Good luck with it and give us a few reports.
jmonroe
hey, I was only $300 high, and that was before I knew about needing tires!
@dad23 - sounds like a fair deal, keep us posted. I think the ten year mark is about the point where things become a crapshoot, reliability-wise, even with something like a Toyota or Lexus.
My BMW dealer bought an off-lease 2017 540i xDrive(meh) M Sport. If it wasn't AWD I'd be tempted; it's only a tenth slower to 60 than my 2er- and it would be faster with BMW's MPPS upgrade. It's oddly optioned- virtually every option save the most intrusive nannies. It has 20 way/massage/heated/cooled front seat, HUD, and Bowers & Wilkins audio(a $4,200 option). And I like the Bluestone Metallic paint. A very tempting luxo-cruiser that's almost fast- but not for me.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
My BMW dealer bought an off-lease 2017 540i xDrive(meh) M Sport. If it wasn't AWD I'd be tempted; it's only a tenth slower to 60 than my 2er- and it would be faster with BMW's MPPS upgrade. It's oddly optioned- virtually every option save the most intrusive nannies. It has 20 way/massage/heated/cooled front seat, HUD, and Bowers & Wilkins audio(a $4,200 option). And I like the Bluestone Metallic paint. A very tempting luxo-cruiser that's almost fast- but not for me.
My BMW dealer bought an off-lease 2017 540i xDrive(meh) M Sport. If it wasn't AWD I'd be tempted; it's only a tenth slower to 60 than my 2er- and it would be faster with BMW's MPPS upgrade. It's oddly optioned- virtually every option save the most intrusive nannies. It has 20 way/massage/heated/cooled front seat, HUD, and Bowers & Wilkins audio(a $4,200 option). And I like the Bluestone Metallic paint. A very tempting luxo-cruiser that's almost fast- but not for me.
Price?
$41,500, 37,879 miles, just off a three year 36k mile lease.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Given everything that's going on the Prelude will be sticking around awhile. I cancelled 2 showings for this week but everyone was understanding and just asked I let them know when I'll be putting it back on the market.
1997 Honda Prelude Base - 2022 Acura MDX Type S Advance - 2021 Honda Passport Sport - 2006 BMW 330Ci ZHP
The Equinox will go fast. It's an SUV, decent shape and economical.
My wife out of the blue asked me yesterday when the Enclave goes back. I told her December, but we always get a pull ahead from GM so most likely around the end of the summer.
She then goes on to say she absolutely doesn't want another Enclave. I asked her what she wanted and qualified with asking her if she feels we need a third row. She confirmed that's not necessary.
So, I said how about a nice four door pickup truck? With our lifestyle always going back and forth to the campground, beach every weekend etc I think it's a nice fit. She thinks its a good idea but would want to drive one first.
I could get around the idea of a well equipped Sierra.
I've received a few inquiries and shown it to a handful of people but no one's come back with an offer yet. Right now it's not costing me anything other than insurance so I'm not concerned about holding it an extra month or two until things calm down.
1997 Honda Prelude Base - 2022 Acura MDX Type S Advance - 2021 Honda Passport Sport - 2006 BMW 330Ci ZHP
After a few days and maybe 30 miles in a brand new equinox, I can’t understand why either!
T, definitely need to test drive that barge. And do it in tight traffic. Real good chance she won’t be interested in one after trying to maneuver it into the Patco parking lot and around the pike!
Not sure if a Taco or Canyon would be big enough though in the back seat.
End of next year I will seriously look at one for a spare car. Among everything else, since we probably really don’t need one. Not that it usually stops me.
So, I said how about a nice four door pickup truck? With our lifestyle always going back and forth to the campground, beach every weekend etc I think it's a nice fit. She thinks its a good idea but would want to drive one first.
I could get around the idea of a well equipped Sierra.
Full-size pickups are just too damn big these days, so that certainly wouldn't work for me. Even the Taco/Colorado/Canyon/Ranger seem too long for my liking.
I might be OK with a Ridgeline, but the styling is just so blah.
Yes, I thought the same thing. She has mentioned getting her a truck before, but I really wonder if she would like daily driving it. Maybe it's just a plot to get the Volvo, lol.
Our lot at the shore is plenty big for two large vehicles, so that's not a problem.
We will see how it shakes out.
I don't think the Taco/Canyon would be big enough for us. We will have my mom with us once it awhile. I'd probably need to get her a step stool.
@dad23 - congrats on the 4Runner! Should be a solid vehicle.
@roadburner - sounds like a nice 5-series...I certainly have a soft spot for 5's. Thinking about it, I've owned an example of each of the last three generations prior to the current model. The reviews seem to indicate the current model is quite an improvement in driving dynamics over the previous (F10?) - is that consistent with your experience?
I'm partial to the GM trucks and with a pull ahead and damage waiver may come out ahead.
I'll have to do the math on everything. There is about $1000 damage to the rear passenger door that my wife did when the Enclave brand new. With the pull ahead they usually include a damage waiver. I would have to see if it's enough to cover that. I think it was $1000 on the last one I did.
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jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
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bopped around in the new car some more today. Wife even took it out for the first time. She said she likes it, which is good. and got it in the garage too so that crisis averted. It really does work nice.
JMonroe, I am sure it is the 8' doors. If I built a place it definitely would have wider ones. Individual 9' would be fine, as would a double door.
Oh, new car has a name now. Daughter insists on that It's name is "Nemo".
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Surprisingly, she never had a problem when we had 8 and 9 foot doors before we moved South. When I park the Genny it's on the left side and when I pull in the drivers side mirror is only 2 inches from the rubber seal on the left door jam. I do this so when she pulls in she should have plenty of room for her passenger mirror and still have plenty of room to open the drivers door when getting out and not whack the passenger door on my Genny. She gets it right almost all the time but it only takes once. :@
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
However, when I lived in CA I had a 4x4 Trooper that I would take off road quite a bit.
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I'll jump in on the 4Runner punches, picked this one up a few hours ago. It s the 2007 SR5 4WD that @qbrozen said not to go more than $8k. It's a clean CarFax, 2 owner, straight body, clean inside and out with just under 158K on the clock. Any guesses on this private party sale?
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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
'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.
Good luck with it and give us a few reports.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
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
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
'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
My wife out of the blue asked me yesterday when the Enclave goes back. I told her December, but we always get a pull ahead from GM so most likely around the end of the summer.
She then goes on to say she absolutely doesn't want another Enclave. I asked her what she wanted and qualified with asking her if she feels we need a third row. She confirmed that's not necessary.
So, I said how about a nice four door pickup truck? With our lifestyle always going back and forth to the campground, beach every weekend etc I think it's a nice fit. She thinks its a good idea but would want to drive one first.
I could get around the idea of a well equipped Sierra.
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T, definitely need to test drive that barge. And do it in tight traffic. Real good chance she won’t be interested in one after trying to maneuver it into the Patco parking lot and around the pike!
Not sure if a Taco or Canyon would be big enough though in the back seat.
End of next year I will seriously look at one for a spare car. Among everything else, since we probably really don’t need one. Not that it usually stops me.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I might be OK with a Ridgeline, but the styling is just so blah.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Our lot at the shore is plenty big for two large vehicles, so that's not a problem.
We will see how it shakes out.
I don't think the Taco/Canyon would be big enough for us. We will have my mom with us once it awhile. I'd probably need to get her a step stool.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
@roadburner - sounds like a nice 5-series...I certainly have a soft spot for 5's. Thinking about it, I've owned an example of each of the last three generations prior to the current model. The reviews seem to indicate the current model is quite an improvement in driving dynamics over the previous (F10?) - is that consistent with your experience?
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
I'm partial to the GM trucks and with a pull ahead and damage waiver may come out ahead.
I'll have to do the math on everything. There is about $1000 damage to the rear passenger door that my wife did when the Enclave brand new. With the pull ahead they usually include a damage waiver. I would have to see if it's enough to cover that. I think it was $1000 on the last one I did.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
'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
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic