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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,345
    qbrozen said:

    Manual wagon, you say?
    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2004-volvo-v70r-21/

    Holy moly I love that one. I expect it will go pretty steep. Love the blue interior, and seems to be the holy grail of ownership and maintenance.

    A dream car.

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  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,198
    “ So I hang up. A few mins later, phone rings, and the guy says "I just missed a call from this number." Alright, well, sure ...”

    A few days ago I was trying to reach a home repair place. It rang and rang then went to voicemail. The recorded voice said it was Joe something (not the guy I was looking for). I hung up and redialed successfully.

    Shortly thereafter I got a call from Homeland Security asking what I wanted.

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  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,198
    qbrozen said:

    Oh boy. The search MAY be coming to an end. I finally decided to pick up the phone and call a place. Of course, as soon as I do that, after about 3 rings, my wife starts yelling through the house for the kids. SIGH. Usual stuff around here that prevents me from doing stuff like this. So I hang up. A few mins later, phone rings, and the guy says "I just missed a call from this number." Alright, well, sure ... so I tell him I'm looking at the ML63 on his website, ask him some questions, he tells me all about this car, they've had it on the lift, done a bunch of preventative maintenance, new tires, brakes, fluids, valve cover and timing seals. Not because it necessarily needed all that but because MB calls for it. OK, I guess. Asked if he happen to notice the head bolts while in there, but that was beyond his knowledge. ANYWAY, short of it is, I made a total offer, including shipping to my door (he has a connection and his website says they ship). He said he'll have to look up the numbers when in the office, but he thinks it is doable. I should know tomorrow. He's also going to do a walkaround video and send it to me.

    Big difference in service from the other place.

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,345
    I got a call Tuesday from a CPA letting me know my return was ready to pick up. Being as I don’t use a CPA, I called back to let them know they dialed wrong (wanted a 73, dialed a 93). The lady was appreciative. And sounded a bit surprised at someone have basic consideration! I’ve done that a few times after getting important calls, like from doctors, for someone else.

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  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,198
    nyccarguy said:

    1st generation TSX - Tan Guts - Automatic

    https://www.tarrytownhonda.com/vehicle/JH4CL96826C023694-2006-Acura-TSX-Base-4dr-Sdn-AT-Gas-I4-2-4L-144/

    I almost shopped that place for an Uber car Malibu. They must keep a number of older cars on the lot.

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  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,198
    explorerx4 said:

    When I run the mower(s) for the last time each year, I add some Stabil as I am running out the tank.

    That’s what I do with the lawn tractor and two cars I store for the winter. Seems to work ok.

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,345
    I wonder if he would adopt me? This is my hit power all retirement dream.

    https://allcarvideos.net/2020/06/15/why-im-selling-my-rolls-royce-phantom-and-12-other-cars-hoovies-garage-sale/

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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,736
    stickguy said:

    I got a call Tuesday from a CPA letting me know my return was ready to pick up. Being as I don’t use a CPA, I called back to let them know they dialed wrong (wanted a 73, dialed a 93). The lady was appreciative. And sounded a bit surprised at someone have basic consideration! I’ve done that a few times after getting important calls, like from doctors, for someone else.

    same

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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,736
    oldfarmer50 said:

    “ So I hang up. A few mins later, phone rings, and the guy says "I just missed a call from this number." Alright, well, sure ...”

    A few days ago I was trying to reach a home repair place. It rang and rang then went to voicemail. The recorded voice said it was Joe something (not the guy I was looking for). I hung up and redialed successfully.

    Shortly thereafter I got a call from Homeland Security asking what I wanted.

    whoa. didn't know they had a local number. lol.

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,345
    That site has some neat stuff. I want this for sure. Love Mazda’s from this era.

    https://carsandbids.com/auctions/3vpe78zB/2003-mazdaspeed-protege

    Also pretty cool.

    https://carsandbids.com/auctions/3pm7bqGB/2006-saab-9-2x-aero

    And, one that QB could have head, head bolts done ($4,000 at a dealer!) and everything

    https://carsandbids.com/auctions/30pZYNY2/2009-mercedes-benz-ml63-amg

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  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 265,586
    stickguy said:

    That site has some neat stuff. I want this for sure. Love Mazda’s from this era.

    https://carsandbids.com/auctions/3vpe78zB/2003-mazdaspeed-protege

    Also pretty cool.

    https://carsandbids.com/auctions/3pm7bqGB/2006-saab-9-2x-aero

    And, one that QB could have head, head bolts done ($4,000 at a dealer!) and everything

    https://carsandbids.com/auctions/30pZYNY2/2009-mercedes-benz-ml63-amg

    @nyccarguy checked out a Saab 9-2X for me in 2014, I think? In NJ. Those are nice cars. This guy mentions under body rust, and that was a big issue for the one that Bradd checked out for me. Super low miles for an '06.

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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,736
    stickguy said:

    That site has some neat stuff. I want this for sure. Love Mazda’s from this era.

    https://carsandbids.com/auctions/3vpe78zB/2003-mazdaspeed-protege

    Also pretty cool.

    https://carsandbids.com/auctions/3pm7bqGB/2006-saab-9-2x-aero

    And, one that QB could have head, head bolts done ($4,000 at a dealer!) and everything

    https://carsandbids.com/auctions/30pZYNY2/2009-mercedes-benz-ml63-amg

    I think it was fin who posted the ML63 for me. I kept an eye on it, but silver on black = yuck. And I just got a verbal deal on one for $3k less with the same miles and also recent extensive service. Granted, the silver is newer and MAYBE mine needs head bolts. It isn't a guaranteed issue, nor will I know if mine has the updated ones unless I pull a valve cover, which I will likely do. But mine is SO MUCH prettier. ;b

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  • roadburnerroadburner Member Posts: 18,325
    nyccarguy said:

    My friend's E Wagon went for $7K on BAT!

    Did you see where that 1987 M6 that you tempted me with went for $98,000? Over four times what I sold my 1988 for in 1995.

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,345
    Q, what color combo is it? I lost track of all the various ads.

    The head bolts, if needed, is that something you can do yourself? I know the job is expensive at a dealer, but I’m sure that’s likely $200 in parts and $3,800 in labor. Plus of course, all the “while you are in there” stuff.

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

    stickguy said:

    That site has some neat stuff. I want this for sure. Love Mazda’s from this era.

    https://carsandbids.com/auctions/3vpe78zB/2003-mazdaspeed-protege

    Also pretty cool.

    https://carsandbids.com/auctions/3pm7bqGB/2006-saab-9-2x-aero

    And, one that QB could have head, head bolts done ($4,000 at a dealer!) and everything

    https://carsandbids.com/auctions/30pZYNY2/2009-mercedes-benz-ml63-amg

    I think it was fin who posted the ML63 for me. I kept an eye on it, but silver on black = yuck. And I just got a verbal deal on one for $3k less with the same miles and also recent extensive service. Granted, the silver is newer and MAYBE mine needs head bolts. It isn't a guaranteed issue, nor will I know if mine has the updated ones unless I pull a valve cover, which I will likely do. But mine is SO MUCH prettier. ;b
    I posted the ML63 :-) Pretty car - pictures or it didn't happen!
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  • andres3andres3 Member Posts: 13,929
    roadburner said:

    oldfarmer50 said:

    stickguy said:

    not a bad looking package. A bit pricier than I thought, but pretty well equipped. If you don't mind manual seats and no moonroof!

    but if I was looking at these, would definitely cross shop an Elantra GT.

    https://www.holmantoyota.com/inventory/new-2020-toyota-corolla-hatchback-se-fwd-hatchback-jtnd4rbe0l3081423

    https://www.faulknerhyundaiphilly.com/VehicleDetails/new-2020-Hyundai-Elantra_GT-Auto-Philadelphia-PA/3598508883

    That Corolla is pretty pricey. How much more for a Camry?
    Good idea; a Camry will sleep another couple of passengers.

    Haven't you heard.... with Toyota's partnership with BMW, there's going to be an M-Camry version coming soon. :)

    OK, I joke, it's just a CAMRY SE TRD or something silly like that. The "performance" Camry, because Camry is what everyone thinks of when they want performance.
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  • andres3andres3 Member Posts: 13,929
    roadburner said:

    oldfarmer50 said:

    stickguy said:

    not a bad looking package. A bit pricier than I thought, but pretty well equipped. If you don't mind manual seats and no moonroof!

    but if I was looking at these, would definitely cross shop an Elantra GT.

    https://www.holmantoyota.com/inventory/new-2020-toyota-corolla-hatchback-se-fwd-hatchback-jtnd4rbe0l3081423

    https://www.faulknerhyundaiphilly.com/VehicleDetails/new-2020-Hyundai-Elantra_GT-Auto-Philadelphia-PA/3598508883

    That Corolla is pretty pricey. How much more for a Camry?
    Good idea; a Camry will sleep another couple of passengers.

    Haven't you heard.... with Toyota's partnership with BMW, there's going to be an M-Camry version coming soon. :)

    OK, I joke, it's just a CAMRY SE TRD or something silly like that. The "performance" Camry, because Camry is what everyone thinks of when they want performance.
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  • andres3andres3 Member Posts: 13,929
    edited June 2020
    Sandman6472 said:

    You're probably right about the Mini Cooper and agree with the fancier Elantra GT. A shame the HR-V can't get the 1.5 turbo from the Civic as I hear it's a bit of a slow poke on the road. I don't mind the looks and like the new alloys. The EX-L model is the top of the line model but think worth the extra cost. Since I've never driven one, am quite curious. Never saw any at Hertz or Enterprise. A Civic just doesn't excite me looks wise and my 2006 LX had some issues that I thought ruined the experience honestly. I was expecting perfection but only got mediocre to be honest. And I guess I still want to be wowed like the Golf has done until recently and these new issues.

    @Sandman6472

    I think it's important to put in perspective recent issues as they are just that, recent issues. How many months have you owned the Golf, and how many times have you had to take it into unscheduled maintenance? How many unexpected unscheduled dollars have you spent on it?

    I'd mathematically calculate how much time and money you are using on the Golf, really, as an average over time. I bet it is quite low when you look at it like that. Perfection is rare. Only Toyota really seems to have the "flawless" car down (and Lexus).
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  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,496
    kyfdx said:

    stickguy said:

    That site has some neat stuff. I want this for sure. Love Mazda’s from this era.

    https://carsandbids.com/auctions/3vpe78zB/2003-mazdaspeed-protege

    Also pretty cool.

    https://carsandbids.com/auctions/3pm7bqGB/2006-saab-9-2x-aero

    And, one that QB could have head, head bolts done ($4,000 at a dealer!) and everything

    https://carsandbids.com/auctions/30pZYNY2/2009-mercedes-benz-ml63-amg

    @nyccarguy checked out a Saab 9-2X for me in 2014, I think? In NJ. Those are nice cars. This guy mentions under body rust, and that was a big issue for the one that Bradd checked out for me. Super low miles for an '06.
    Yikes! Holy rust batman! That was a sketchy neighborhood in NJ. I remember pulling up in my 2011 328xi and asking to test drive that Saabaru. The guy looked at my BMW and said: "That your car?, just leave me the keys." The whole time I was test driving the 92X, I was certain when I got back my BMW was going to be on its way to the dock at the port of Newark.

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  • andres3andres3 Member Posts: 13,929
    edited June 2020
    The only problem the TSX had was that the TL was better in every way. The TSX didn't get the awesome 3.2 V6; you had to settle for the little 4-banger. I did like the design and looks of the TSX and the TSX wagon.

    I have a feeling the sound system in the TL was better too, being the first famous "ELS" Acura system in the '04+ era of Acura's heyday with the TL.

    Acura should consider " pulling a Ford, and as with the Mustang, issuing a new TLX based on the old TL looks and design, but with modern touches, a retro TLX/TL.
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  • andres3andres3 Member Posts: 13,929
    roadburner said:

    qbrozen said:

    Paging @roadburner

    That is tempting.
    I'm still blaming Knight Rider and David Hasselhoff for the popularity of Black cars and black wheels today.
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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,736
    edited June 2020
    Alright, let's see if this works....

    https://dropbox.com/s/ens1slzux6opfqm/IMG_4691.m4v

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  • andres3andres3 Member Posts: 13,929
    ab348 said:

    28firefighter said:


    EDIT: Of course, Hoovie just commented on the ad saying that he sees these things in for service for valve seals all the time with the Car Ninja, so who knows - could be a beautiful ticking time bomb just waiting for an engine out service...


    It’s a BMW with over 100K miles. Of course it’s a time bomb.
    I define "time bomb" as something that'll cost over $5,000 to fix. An example would be the old V8 Audi's with the difficult to change timing belt so you either spend $7K in maintenance, or let it explode, now that's a ticking time bomb.
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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,736
    edited June 2020
    stickguy said:

    Q, what color combo is it? I lost track of all the various ads.

    The head bolts, if needed, is that something you can do yourself? I know the job is expensive at a dealer, but I’m sure that’s likely $200 in parts and $3,800 in labor. Plus of course, all the “while you are in there” stuff.

    There is a cheaper and easier way to do it IF you have not yet had a bolt failure. If you have, then it's a whole different ballgame because your head gasket is bad now. If doing as preventative maintenance, just gotta remove and reinstall 1 bolt at a time. Still need to pull out the camshafts, I believe, though. So not an EASY job. FCP sells a kit for $280 that includes the bolts and valve cover gaskets and some other small item seals.

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

    Alright, let's see if this works....

    https://dropbox.com/s/ens1slzux6opfqm/IMG_4691.m4v

    That thing looks absolutely immaculate. Beautiful!
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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,736
    I'll admit that I broke my rule about how much over auction value I would pay for a car, BUT I figured new brakes and tires and $0 dealer fee more than makes up for it. He whined just a little. "I hate to let it go for that, but ... COVID."

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  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,496
    andres3 said:

    ab348 said:

    28firefighter said:


    EDIT: Of course, Hoovie just commented on the ad saying that he sees these things in for service for valve seals all the time with the Car Ninja, so who knows - could be a beautiful ticking time bomb just waiting for an engine out service...


    It’s a BMW with over 100K miles. Of course it’s a time bomb.
    I define "time bomb" as something that'll cost over $5,000 to fix. An example would be the old V8an Audi out of warranty with the difficult to change timing belt so you either spend $7K in maintenance, or let it explode, now that's a ticking time bomb.

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  • pensfan83pensfan83 Member Posts: 2,767
    Looks great to me too.
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  • tjc78tjc78 Member Posts: 16,950
    andres3 said:

    roadburner said:

    qbrozen said:

    Paging @roadburner

    That is tempting.
    I'm still blaming Knight Rider and David Hasselhoff for the popularity of Black cars and black wheels today.
    Looked bad then and still does now!!

    I guess we blame self driving cars on it too!!

    Wish I had turbo boost sometimes.

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  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,496
    qbrozen said:

    Alright, let's see if this works....

    https://dropbox.com/s/ens1slzux6opfqm/IMG_4691.m4v

    You sure do know how to pick 'em! Enjoy! I'm curious to see if it is faster than the Charger.

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  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,825
    So where is it coming from then, @qbrozen?
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  • MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 262,197
    @qbrozen - sharp looking! Looked black for the first few seconds, then I noticed it was a dark blue.

    Not that I'm in the market, but the wife commented to me about a car she spotted this past week that caught her eye.

    MB C-Class coupe. Kinda at the opposite end of the spectrum from the Outback, for sure. Looks like there are some nice low mileage examples available under $30K.

    If I could get her to approve trading in the Subaru, the monthly nut wouldn't be too bad....

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,345
    Looks brand new. Gorgeous color combo. So much better than silver over black.

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  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,198
    stickguy said:

    I wonder if he would adopt me? This is my hit power all retirement dream.

    https://allcarvideos.net/2020/06/15/why-im-selling-my-rolls-royce-phantom-and-12-other-cars-hoovies-garage-sale/

    Is he selling that Mark, Mark, Mark, Mark....etc? I might be interested in that.

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,345
    Nope. Hanging onto that one to “scratch the domestic boat itch”

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,345
    I would not mind, if I had the money, taking the green AM DB7, stick shift. That looks sweet.

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  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,198
    qbrozen said:

    oldfarmer50 said:

    “ So I hang up. A few mins later, phone rings, and the guy says "I just missed a call from this number." Alright, well, sure ...”

    A few days ago I was trying to reach a home repair place. It rang and rang then went to voicemail. The recorded voice said it was Joe something (not the guy I was looking for). I hung up and redialed successfully.

    Shortly thereafter I got a call from Homeland Security asking what I wanted.

    whoa. didn't know they had a local number. lol.
    Yeah, they do. They have an office only a mile from my Enterprise base.

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  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,198
    stickguy said:

    That site has some neat stuff. I want this for sure. Love Mazda’s from this era.

    https://carsandbids.com/auctions/3vpe78zB/2003-mazdaspeed-protege

    Also pretty cool.

    https://carsandbids.com/auctions/3pm7bqGB/2006-saab-9-2x-aero

    And, one that QB could have head, head bolts done ($4,000 at a dealer!) and everything

    https://carsandbids.com/auctions/30pZYNY2/2009-mercedes-benz-ml63-amg

    That site is Doug Demuro’s new venture I believe.

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,345
    Yes it is. Pretty nice looking.

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  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,415
    Looks good so far, and think, someone laid down nearly 100K for that thing back in the day.

    I'd do the head bolts as preventative maintenance just for peace of mind.
    qbrozen said:

    Alright, let's see if this works....

    https://dropbox.com/s/ens1slzux6opfqm/IMG_4691.m4v

  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,736
    It is coming from FL, where it has spent its whole life so far. Good history report. Even has the books and original headsets inside, along with weathertech mats.

    Yes, it is a good bit faster than the Charger. But it can't do burnouts. ;b

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  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 11,281
    edited June 2020
    qbrozen said:

    Alright, let's see if this works....

    https://dropbox.com/s/ens1slzux6opfqm/IMG_4691.m4v

    Looks very nice. If you get it and don't like it, would you want to take over a Tundra lease?
  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 11,281
    I've been watching the WatchJRGo channel and it inspired me to change the coolant in the G37, which is something it's needed since I bought it. The low ground clearance made it a little tough, but it wasn't bad--just unscrew a Phillips head drain plug that you can't see, and have to get to by feel... I didn't even have to remove all the way, so didn't have to worry about getting it threaded back in. I think Infiniti says the first coolant change is at seven years and then every five years thereafter, so unlikely I will have to do it again during my ownership period.

    Took it for a 20 minute or so drive and the temp gauge never moved past the midpoint, and the the reservoir was still showing full. Contrast that with bleeding the coolant on the 540i I had, which was a nightmare.

    The only other maintenance need the G has is a brake fluid flush.
  • breldbreld Member Posts: 6,918
    @qbrozen - that is very cool!

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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,736
    corvette said:

    qbrozen said:

    Alright, let's see if this works....

    https://dropbox.com/s/ens1slzux6opfqm/IMG_4691.m4v

    Looks very nice. If you get it and don't like it, would you want to take over a Tundra lease?
    But then what would you drive?

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  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 11,281
    qbrozen said:

    corvette said:

    qbrozen said:

    Alright, let's see if this works....

    https://dropbox.com/s/ens1slzux6opfqm/IMG_4691.m4v

    Looks very nice. If you get it and don't like it, would you want to take over a Tundra lease?
    But then what would you drive?
    You'd trade me the Merc, right? :p
  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,736
    corvette said:

    qbrozen said:

    corvette said:

    qbrozen said:

    Alright, let's see if this works....

    https://dropbox.com/s/ens1slzux6opfqm/IMG_4691.m4v

    Looks very nice. If you get it and don't like it, would you want to take over a Tundra lease?
    But then what would you drive?
    You'd trade me the Merc, right? :p
    Ah, of course. And you’d give $10k cash and continue paying the lease. No problem.

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  • benjaminhbenjaminh Member Posts: 6,547
    edited June 2020
    Sandman6472 said:

    ....Yesterday, I intentionally took the first Corolla I could find to get a feel for it. Definitely not a penalty box by any stretch...perfect size with great view all around....

    The front styling of the Corolla is a bit much for me. Why is this reliable economy car so angry? Or is it just trying to bite a Mini or something?

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,345
    hatch is slightly different. not really better though.


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  • omarmanomarman Member Posts: 2,702
    benjaminh said:

    Sandman6472 said:

    ....Yesterday, I intentionally took the first Corolla I could find to get a feel for it. Definitely not a penalty box by any stretch...perfect size with great view all around....

    The front styling of the Corolla is a bit much for me. Why is this reliable economy car so angry? Or is it just trying to bite a Mini or something?

    I read an article in R&T which suggested that maybe a Toyota looks so angry because Hyundai is doing such a good job of imitating it.
    A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing.
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