Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous (Archived)

qbrozen

stickguy said:

Hoovie's brick is up for sale by the guy that bought it previously. I would love a manual Volvo turbo wagon. I would leave the wrap on, just to annoy my wife.

https://carsandbids.com/auctions/9nXJ0B5J/1987-volvo-760-turbo-wagon

The original color was SO MUCH BETTER!!

breld

qbrozen said:

breld said:

I just wish I could fit in a Cayman or Boxster.

Which part of you doesn't fit? 6'5" and 235lb here and I fit in the old Boxsters. Haven't tried a recent generation. I'd be surprised if I didn't fit in a Cayman. I don't recall ever sitting in one, though.

I'm shorter than you at 6'3", but do have a long inseam. So my legroom seems to be pretty cramped in the couple Porsches I've tested - one 718 Boxster and a 911 (2005, I think?).

So yeah, I do fit, but it's a bit cramped.

But that hasn't stopped me from looking at used Boxsters/Caymans today! Inspired by @kyfdx, the value on my Supra seems to indicate I may get more than what I paid for it, so if I were interested in a quick flip...

https://www.carmax.com/car/19163124

https://www.carmax.com/car/19410137

https://www.carmax.com/car/19342294

28firefighter

Goodbye, dear Supra. We barely knew thee.

breld

28firefighter said:

Goodbye, dear Supra. We barely knew thee.

No, no. Not yet.

mjfloyd1

Has a bug even hit those new carbon fiber mirror caps on the Supra?

28firefighter

That blue Cayman speaks to me.

breld

28firefighter said:

That blue Cayman speaks to me.

Yup, the only manual in the bunch.

sb55

stickguy said:

I have not gotten it off my phone yet, but last week when I was in Burlington I took a picture of what I think is (roughly) where his place is located. But from the other side of the water so it kinda just looks like a bunch of trees.

You should have called me. I would have come over to Burlington by boat. I saw that you did you do the Island Line bike path. You can see my place from the Colchester end and about as far as the Townline sign. You can't see us from the "cut".

28firefighter

breld said:

28firefighter said:

That blue Cayman speaks to me.

Yup, the only manual in the bunch.

Didn't even scroll that far - I just like the color.

pensfan83

I like that blue as well.

corvette

JR’s C30 is up for sale:
https://www.autotempest.com/details/ag-1658439202?showDescription=1

Price seems cheap considering he bought it for $3k and supposedly spent about $1,500 on it. I might be tempted if I didn’t already have the G.

28firefighter

Yeah - I think it is a good value - $5k for a well running, well sorted, fun to drive car is a no brainer...

corvette

Some of the parts might have been discounted or comped due to his sponsors, but still seems reasonable.

laurasdada

breld said:

@laurasdada - since you like Jags so much, and you're thinking of going electric, have you looked at the I-Pace at all?

Plug-in hybrid, no pure BEV for me. Currently, no where to charge at home, which likely will change upon move(s). Price, range (New England winters)...no, not yet.

However, should the fickle finger of fate change fortunes, I would be looking at an I-Pace. The reviews as a driver are good... And, the new XJ is to be BEV, so let's see. Of course, if I see the word, "Lucas" anywhere near the vehicle...!

Sandman6472

Drove a 2020 Audi Q3 today and got that sh-t eating grin on my face within the first five minutes of driving it! Turns out it was a Quattro but what a rush, felt like the first time I drove my current Golf, I knew within five minutes that I'd own that sucker one day. And now, I do. And today, I finally drove a vehicle that made me feel that same way. And if fate were different, I'd have gotten the Q5 we picked up at the first office. My lead gave that one to another driver but said, no worries, you're getting an Audi also. We got to the second location and I see a white over beige Audi Q3 in the garage. Turns out, that was my vehicle to take up to the Audi store in West Palm Beach.
I think it just might be the perfect replacement vehicle when the time does come. Didn't have any special audio system like mine, but think I could live with it. Did have the sun/moon roof that I like and as my driver buddy said, with the little amount of driving I do now, why worry about the mpg's. And I'm starting to think his way, I put maybe 50 miles/week now so miles/gallon really isn't a concern any more. It sits a little bit higher than the wife's A3, a good thing and it looks to be the same size, another good thing.
Now, just need to drive a couple more to see if it's as good as I remember from this morning. But finally, found a vehicle that gave me that feeling I've been waiting for. Need to check with our local store to see if they have any loaners coming up for sale or maybe a CPO model could work. So, time will tell but I've finally found something I'd be happy to trade the Golf in for now.

stickguy

breld said:

28firefighter said:

Goodbye, dear Supra. We barely knew thee.

No, no. Not yet.

so, tomorrow?

stickguy

Sandman6472 said:

Drove a 2020 Audi Q3 today and got that sh-t eating grin on my face within the first five minutes of driving it! Turns out it was a Quattro but what a rush, felt like the first time I drove my current Golf, I knew within five minutes that I'd own that sucker one day. And now, I do. And today, I finally drove a vehicle that made me feel that same way. And if fate were different, I'd have gotten the Q5 we picked up at the first office. My lead gave that one to another driver but said, no worries, you're getting an Audi also. We got to the second location and I see a white over beige Audi Q3 in the garage. Turns out, that was my vehicle to take up to the Audi store in West Palm Beach.
I think it just might be the perfect replacement vehicle when the time does come. Didn't have any special audio system like mine, but think I could live with it. Did have the sun/moon roof that I like and as my driver buddy said, with the little amount of driving I do now, why worry about the mpg's. And I'm starting to think his way, I put maybe 50 miles/week now so miles/gallon really isn't a concern any more. It sits a little bit higher than the wife's A3, a good thing and it looks to be the same size, another good thing.
Now, just need to drive a couple more to see if it's as good as I remember from this morning. But finally, found a vehicle that gave me that feeling I've been waiting for. Need to check with our local store to see if they have any loaners coming up for sale or maybe a CPO model could work. So, time will tell but I've finally found something I'd be happy to trade the Golf in for now.

I told you the Q3 was a perfect option. Just don't look at the price. And agree about the mileage. do the math, and you are probably only talking about a few $ a month. Even $20 should not make much of a difference.

stickguy

corvette said:

Some of the parts might have been discounted or comped due to his sponsors, but still seems reasonable.

I believe FCP Euro and J&J auto wrecking comp the parts for the plugs on the videos. and of course his labor is free. But does seem to be a pretty low offer considering everything done, including new Continental tires.

stickguy

28firefighter said:

Yeah - I think it is a good value - $5k for a well running, well sorted, fun to drive car is a no brainer...

if it was a stick, and I was closer to Kansas, I might consider it (and of course needed a car).

surprised he did not put it on cars and bids too. Should do well there.

stickguy

Cayman looks so much better in blue. those grays just look bland. Pricey though. $51k for a 5 YO one?

stickguy

sb55 said:

stickguy said:

I have not gotten it off my phone yet, but last week when I was in Burlington I took a picture of what I think is (roughly) where his place is located. But from the other side of the water so it kinda just looks like a bunch of trees.

You should have called me. I would have come over to Burlington by boat. I saw that you did you do the Island Line bike path. You can see my place from the Colchester end and about as far as the Townline sign. You can't see us from the "cut".

we rented bikes downtown and rode the island line all the way out. Made it just a little ways onto the causeway. I wanted to go as far as the bike ferry but the wife was wearing out. so we turned around and headed back and went to Foam for lunch instead.

thanks for the offer though. That would have gotten a strange look from my wife!

We loved it up there. Will definitely get back up at some point.

stickguy

if I was looking at the map correctly, SB55 should be out in those trees someplace!

oldfarmer50

stickguy said:

Hoovie's brick is up for sale by the guy that bought it previously. I would love a manual Volvo turbo wagon. I would leave the wrap on, just to annoy my wife.

https://carsandbids.com/auctions/9nXJ0B5J/1987-volvo-760-turbo-wagon

Anybody remember what it sold for last time? That description is not attractive. Mileage rollback and still 169k miles on it?

stickguy

corvette said:

JR’s C30 is up for sale:
https://www.autotempest.com/details/ag-1658439202?showDescription=1

Price seems cheap considering he bought it for $3k and supposedly spent about $1,500 on it. I might be tempted if I didn’t already have the G.

interesting that he does not mention it being a youtube car at all. I guess he figures the people that would care already know?

xwesx

28firefighter said:

breld said:

28firefighter said:

That blue Cayman speaks to me.

Yup, the only manual in the bunch.

Didn't even scroll that far - I just like the color.

I was quite smitten with the orange one I posted a few years back. It was in the Audi/Porsche showroom where my daughter and I waited for the Q7 to come out of the service bay. I had several hours to steal glances at it, only twenty or so feet away....

oldfarmer50

corvette said:

JR’s C30 is up for sale:
https://www.autotempest.com/details/ag-1658439202?showDescription=1

Price seems cheap considering he bought it for $3k and supposedly spent about $1,500 on it. I might be tempted if I didn’t already have the G.

I wonder why he didn’t put it on cars and bids. Is Autotempest a sponsor?

xwesx

Sandman6472 said:

Drove a 2020 Audi Q3 today and got that sh-t eating grin on my face within the first five minutes of driving it! Turns out it was a Quattro but what a rush, felt like the first time I drove my current Golf, I knew within five minutes that I'd own that sucker one day. And now, I do. And today, I finally drove a vehicle that made me feel that same way. And if fate were different, I'd have gotten the Q5 we picked up at the first office. My lead gave that one to another driver but said, no worries, you're getting an Audi also. We got to the second location and I see a white over beige Audi Q3 in the garage. Turns out, that was my vehicle to take up to the Audi store in West Palm Beach.
I think it just might be the perfect replacement vehicle when the time does come. Didn't have any special audio system like mine, but think I could live with it. Did have the sun/moon roof that I like and as my driver buddy said, with the little amount of driving I do now, why worry about the mpg's. And I'm starting to think his way, I put maybe 50 miles/week now so miles/gallon really isn't a concern any more. It sits a little bit higher than the wife's A3, a good thing and it looks to be the same size, another good thing.
Now, just need to drive a couple more to see if it's as good as I remember from this morning. But finally, found a vehicle that gave me that feeling I've been waiting for. Need to check with our local store to see if they have any loaners coming up for sale or maybe a CPO model could work. So, time will tell but I've finally found something I'd be happy to trade the Golf in for now.

Yes, the Q3 is quite engaging.... and it is quite small, too!

I'm driving a loaner Q5 at the moment (and for the next couple weeks). I'm not sure if they downsized it, but it feels very much the same size as the Q3. The only difference is that it sits just a little higher and has a far more usable hatch.

xwesx

A note on fuel economy:

The Q3 I drove netted me around 24 on the highway. However, this was mid-winter (January), so summer would probably be closer to 30. Amazingly, the Q5 I have now returned (computer-calculated) 30.5 on the drive home from Anchorage a couple of weeks ago. Total average since I got it from the dealer is 29.5 to date, which is around 750 miles so far. Really, not bad at all - Highly comparable to, if not a slight bit better than, the Q7's TDI. Unfortunately, both the Q3 and Q5 require premium fuel, so that factors negatively in the cost calculation (e.g., TDI wins!). However, for the fun and comfort factor, I suppose the trade might be a reasonable one.

In both cases, these engines are 2.0T. I imagine a 3.0T would just be silly. Also, driving dynamics... these things are great! I took my favorite curve today at 50 mph (signed at 25), which is the speed I used to drive my Fiesta around it. If a two-ton "SUV" can take a curve like a little sub-compact, that's saying something. I would not dare take the Q7 at that speed on that curve.

stickguy

Q5 is much longer than a Q3. Sandy needs short to fit in the garage.

Farmer, yes, Autotempest is sponsoring those guys now.

oldfarmer50

stickguy said:

if I was looking at the map correctly, SB55 should be out in those trees someplace!

Noooo....I think he lives in a house.

kyfdx

breld said:

qbrozen said:

breld said:

I just wish I could fit in a Cayman or Boxster.

Which part of you doesn't fit? 6'5" and 235lb here and I fit in the old Boxsters. Haven't tried a recent generation. I'd be surprised if I didn't fit in a Cayman. I don't recall ever sitting in one, though.

I'm shorter than you at 6'3", but do have a long inseam. So my legroom seems to be pretty cramped in the couple Porsches I've tested - one 718 Boxster and a 911 (2005, I think?).

So yeah, I do fit, but it's a bit cramped.

But that hasn't stopped me from looking at used Boxsters/Caymans today! Inspired by @kyfdx, the value on my Supra seems to indicate I may get more than what I paid for it, so if I were interested in a quick flip...

https://www.carmax.com/car/19163124

https://www.carmax.com/car/19410137

https://www.carmax.com/car/19342294

2009-2014 Cayman.. Flat six, plus no IMS issues.
Post 2014 = 4 cyl turbo

corvette

stickguy said:

corvette said:

Some of the parts might have been discounted or comped due to his sponsors, but still seems reasonable.

I believe FCP Euro and J&J auto wrecking comp the parts for the plugs on the videos. and of course his labor is free. But does seem to be a pretty low offer considering everything done, including new Continental tires.

I'm guessing the Saab place also comped the boxes and boxes of parts he put on the 9-3. "Here's every part you need to fix every common failure point on this car." I'd probably have been interested in that one as a road trip car if I didn't have the G.

corvette

oldfarmer50 said:

corvette said:

JR’s C30 is up for sale:
https://www.autotempest.com/details/ag-1658439202?showDescription=1

Price seems cheap considering he bought it for $3k and supposedly spent about $1,500 on it. I might be tempted if I didn’t already have the G.

I wonder why he didn’t put it on cars and bids. Is Autotempest a sponsor?

Yes, they sponsored the entire C30 series, I think, but I also think he's plugged them in other videos.

The random fly-by-night "boutique" dot-com sponsors that will be out of business in a year, like the custom soap/deodorant company, are not going to age well.

corvette

xwesx said:

I'm driving a loaner Q5 at the moment (and for the next couple weeks). I'm not sure if they downsized it, but it feels very much the same size as the Q3. The only difference is that it sits just a little higher and has a far more usable hatch.

Q5 has a more powerful 2.0T than the Q3, I think. It's still noticeably smaller than my Murano was.

sda

xwesx said:

A note on fuel economy:

The Q3 I drove netted me around 24 on the highway. However, this was mid-winter (January), so summer would probably be closer to 30. Amazingly, the Q5 I have now returned (computer-calculated) 30.5 on the drive home from Anchorage a couple of weeks ago. Total average since I got it from the dealer is 29.5 to date, which is around 750 miles so far. Really, not bad at all - Highly comparable to, if not a slight bit better than, the Q7's TDI. Unfortunately, both the Q3 and Q5 require premium fuel, so that factors negatively in the cost calculation (e.g., TDI wins!). However, for the fun and comfort factor, I suppose the trade might be a reasonable one.

In both cases, these engines are 2.0T. I imagine a 3.0T would just be silly. Also, driving dynamics... these things are great! I took my favorite curve today at 50 mph (signed at 25), which is the speed I used to drive my Fiesta around it. If a two-ton "SUV" can take a curve like a little sub-compact, that's saying something. I would not dare take the Q7 at that speed on that curve.

Q7 in the shop? I know the current Q5 2.0t is different than our Q5. We are getting 24 mpg overall, 22 locally, 29-30 mpg on long interstate type trips. Premium, of course. It’s a great overall driver.

benjaminh

Sandman6472 said:

Drove a 2020 Audi Q3 today and got that sh-t eating grin on my face within the first five minutes of driving it! Turns out it was a Quattro but what a rush, felt like the first time I drove my current Golf, I knew within five minutes that I'd own that sucker one day. And now, I do. And today, I finally drove a vehicle that made me feel that same way....

Right now Audi is offering through Costco "employee pricing"—and on top of that you can also use any additional incentives that are available.

costcoauto.com/audi.

stickguy

probably would get a loyalty bonus too, owning a VW and an Audi.

mb_enthusiast

Does anyone know where I can get a free/discounted Carfax?

roadburner

nyccarguy said:

Saw this “thing” across the street from my store today. At least it had a V8, but good greif.

There's a similarly defaced C7 running around Louisville.

nyccarguy

I just noticed they are building an Acura dealership in my town. The autogroup is going to be Subaru/Acura/Kia.

stickguy

that sounds like a good combo

breld

kyfdx said:

breld said:

qbrozen said:

breld said:

I just wish I could fit in a Cayman or Boxster.

Which part of you doesn't fit? 6'5" and 235lb here and I fit in the old Boxsters. Haven't tried a recent generation. I'd be surprised if I didn't fit in a Cayman. I don't recall ever sitting in one, though.

I'm shorter than you at 6'3", but do have a long inseam. So my legroom seems to be pretty cramped in the couple Porsches I've tested - one 718 Boxster and a 911 (2005, I think?).

So yeah, I do fit, but it's a bit cramped.

But that hasn't stopped me from looking at used Boxsters/Caymans today! Inspired by @kyfdx, the value on my Supra seems to indicate I may get more than what I paid for it, so if I were interested in a quick flip...

https://www.carmax.com/car/19163124

https://www.carmax.com/car/19410137

https://www.carmax.com/car/19342294

2009-2014 Cayman.. Flat six, plus no IMS issues.
Post 2014 = 4 cyl turbo

Good info. I know where to go for advice if I ever were to get brave enough to look seriously at a Porsche.

Michaell

breld said:

kyfdx said:

breld said:

qbrozen said:

breld said:

I just wish I could fit in a Cayman or Boxster.

Which part of you doesn't fit? 6'5" and 235lb here and I fit in the old Boxsters. Haven't tried a recent generation. I'd be surprised if I didn't fit in a Cayman. I don't recall ever sitting in one, though.

I'm shorter than you at 6'3", but do have a long inseam. So my legroom seems to be pretty cramped in the couple Porsches I've tested - one 718 Boxster and a 911 (2005, I think?).

So yeah, I do fit, but it's a bit cramped.

But that hasn't stopped me from looking at used Boxsters/Caymans today! Inspired by @kyfdx, the value on my Supra seems to indicate I may get more than what I paid for it, so if I were interested in a quick flip...

https://www.carmax.com/car/19163124

https://www.carmax.com/car/19410137

https://www.carmax.com/car/19342294

2009-2014 Cayman.. Flat six, plus no IMS issues.
Post 2014 = 4 cyl turbo

Good info. I know where to go for advice if I ever were to get brave enough to look seriously at a Porsche.

Uh, didn't you test drive a Boxster before you pulled the trigger on the Supra?

oldfarmer50

mb_enthusiast said:

Does anyone know where I can get a free/discounted Carfax?

Most of the car sites like Autotrader include a CarFax in the ad. A lot of car dealers supply them free too.

coldinohio

kyfdx said:

breld said:

qbrozen said:

breld said:

I just wish I could fit in a Cayman or Boxster.

Which part of you doesn't fit? 6'5" and 235lb here and I fit in the old Boxsters. Haven't tried a recent generation. I'd be surprised if I didn't fit in a Cayman. I don't recall ever sitting in one, though.

I'm shorter than you at 6'3", but do have a long inseam. So my legroom seems to be pretty cramped in the couple Porsches I've tested - one 718 Boxster and a 911 (2005, I think?).

So yeah, I do fit, but it's a bit cramped.

But that hasn't stopped me from looking at used Boxsters/Caymans today! Inspired by @kyfdx, the value on my Supra seems to indicate I may get more than what I paid for it, so if I were interested in a quick flip...

https://www.carmax.com/car/19163124

https://www.carmax.com/car/19410137

https://www.carmax.com/car/19342294

2009-2014 Cayman.. Flat six, plus no IMS issues.
Post 2014 = 4 cyl turbo

nice choice

great engine note/noise from flat 6

enjoy

breld

Michaell said:

breld said:

kyfdx said:

breld said:

qbrozen said:

breld said:

I just wish I could fit in a Cayman or Boxster.

Which part of you doesn't fit? 6'5" and 235lb here and I fit in the old Boxsters. Haven't tried a recent generation. I'd be surprised if I didn't fit in a Cayman. I don't recall ever sitting in one, though.

I'm shorter than you at 6'3", but do have a long inseam. So my legroom seems to be pretty cramped in the couple Porsches I've tested - one 718 Boxster and a 911 (2005, I think?).

So yeah, I do fit, but it's a bit cramped.

But that hasn't stopped me from looking at used Boxsters/Caymans today! Inspired by @kyfdx, the value on my Supra seems to indicate I may get more than what I paid for it, so if I were interested in a quick flip...

https://www.carmax.com/car/19163124

https://www.carmax.com/car/19410137

https://www.carmax.com/car/19342294

2009-2014 Cayman.. Flat six, plus no IMS issues.
Post 2014 = 4 cyl turbo

Good info. I know where to go for advice if I ever were to get brave enough to look seriously at a Porsche.

Uh, didn't you test drive a Boxster before you pulled the trigger on the Supra?

Yeah...so? 😀

ab348

Sandman6472 said:

Drove a 2020 Audi Q3 today and got that sh-t eating grin on my face within the first five minutes of driving it! Turns out it was a Quattro but what a rush, felt like the first time I drove my current Golf, I knew within five minutes that I'd own that sucker one day. And now, I do. And today, I finally drove a vehicle that made me feel that same way. And if fate were different, I'd have gotten the Q5 we picked up at the first office. My lead gave that one to another driver but said, no worries, you're getting an Audi also. We got to the second location and I see a white over beige Audi Q3 in the garage. Turns out, that was my vehicle to take up to the Audi store in West Palm Beach.

This made me look up the Q3 on Audi Canada's website. It is a terrible website, revised since the last time I visited, and a lot of the functions do not work. Makes one wonder how it ever got released into production. I hope that isn't also reflective of their vehicle engineering!

Contrary to what @xwesx noted, it says the engine takes regular fuel, not premium. But what I noticed was that the color choice at least here in Canada was seriously limited. Paints are made up of 2 whites, 2 grays, black, metallic red, and if you get the Sport package, an eye-searing orange and a brilliant non-metallic blue. Inside you had a choice of black or brown upholstery, with dark gray replacing the brown option on the Sport. Didn't see a beige/cashmere or other light color choice for inside.

Up here they offer 3 model levels which I'm not sure is the same in the US. No sense talking pricing because again that would be very different in the US. It seems to fall into the same bracket as the Caddy XT4 and the M-B GLA/GLB.

stickguy

breld said:

Michaell said:

breld said:

kyfdx said:

breld said:

qbrozen said:

breld said:

I just wish I could fit in a Cayman or Boxster.

Which part of you doesn't fit? 6'5" and 235lb here and I fit in the old Boxsters. Haven't tried a recent generation. I'd be surprised if I didn't fit in a Cayman. I don't recall ever sitting in one, though.

I'm shorter than you at 6'3", but do have a long inseam. So my legroom seems to be pretty cramped in the couple Porsches I've tested - one 718 Boxster and a 911 (2005, I think?).

So yeah, I do fit, but it's a bit cramped.

But that hasn't stopped me from looking at used Boxsters/Caymans today! Inspired by @kyfdx, the value on my Supra seems to indicate I may get more than what I paid for it, so if I were interested in a quick flip...

https://www.carmax.com/car/19163124

https://www.carmax.com/car/19410137

https://www.carmax.com/car/19342294

2009-2014 Cayman.. Flat six, plus no IMS issues.
Post 2014 = 4 cyl turbo

Good info. I know where to go for advice if I ever were to get brave enough to look seriously at a Porsche.

Uh, didn't you test drive a Boxster before you pulled the trigger on the Supra?

Yeah...so? 😀

Uh, you owned one. Unless a mecan doesn’t count?

suydam

Well, if the Audi is what you want, you’re at a time in life when you can enjoy that. A friend of mine was so taken by the small Volvo CUV — the V60 I think — he and his wife each have one!

stickguy

My wife and I both really like the XC40.