Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous (Archived)

breld

28firefighter said:

Had to cancel my Jeep test drive - work stuff. But Golf R guy is back in touch and I'm supposed to see it on Thursday.

Well that's encouraging. I sure hope it works out for you.

xwesx

28firefighter said:

Had to cancel my Jeep test drive - work stuff. But Golf R guy is back in touch and I'm supposed to see it on Thursday.

Hey, that's what happens with private party sales sometimes. Life first.

mjfloyd1

breld said:

kyfdx said:

@breld

I really like that... How is the fit?

Tighter by a considerable amount than the Supra, but of course I knew that from previous experience. The telescoping steering wheel that they added in 2019 helps a bit with driving position so it's a welcome addition.

Definitely different driving experiences - I just looked at specs out of curiousity...the Supra has almost 1,000 pounds and 18" in length over the Miata. And of course the Supra has like twice the hp (and more than twice the torque).

That ///M sticker adds at least 20 hp to @breld Supra

nyccarguy

@breld

28firefighter said:

Keep the Supra...

+1

corvette

mjfloyd1 said:

breld said:

kyfdx said:

@breld

I really like that... How is the fit?

Tighter by a considerable amount than the Supra, but of course I knew that from previous experience. The telescoping steering wheel that they added in 2019 helps a bit with driving position so it's a welcome addition.

Definitely different driving experiences - I just looked at specs out of curiousity...the Supra has almost 1,000 pounds and 18" in length over the Miata. And of course the Supra has like twice the hp (and more than twice the torque).

That ///M sticker adds at least 20 hp to @breld Supra

How much does it add to the Leaf?

roadburner

breld said:

28firefighter said:

Going to drive this today, just to get it out of my system:
https://www.sandbergvolvocars.com/used/Jeep/2017-Jeep-Grand+Cherokee-lynnwood-wa-50dd8c520a0e0ae8632ffabe93236ab9.htm

Overpriced for sure, but the hemi has me intrigued.

Let us know what you think...I'll be curious. The Summit trim is nice for sure, though I'm partial toward the High Altitude.

For me it’s either a Trackhawk or Trailhawk.

roadburner

nyccarguy said:

@breld

28firefighter said:

Keep the Supra...

+1

+ 1,000,000,000

mjfloyd1

corvette said:

mjfloyd1 said:

breld said:

kyfdx said:

@breld

I really like that... How is the fit?

Tighter by a considerable amount than the Supra, but of course I knew that from previous experience. The telescoping steering wheel that they added in 2019 helps a bit with driving position so it's a welcome addition.

Definitely different driving experiences - I just looked at specs out of curiousity...the Supra has almost 1,000 pounds and 18" in length over the Miata. And of course the Supra has like twice the hp (and more than twice the torque).

That ///M sticker adds at least 20 hp to @breld Supra

How much does it add to the Leaf?

Prolly 75 hp

mjfloyd1

28firefighter said:

Keep the Supra...

It’s not like @breld won’t buy another Supra in a few months

explorerx4

Adds about 15 kilowatts watts to the Leaf.

Sandman6472

Drove a 2020 Mini Cooper Countryman S today and actually really liked the size. Visibility was pretty decent, it scooted down the turnpike with no turbo lag whatsoever but, and it's a big but...the audio system was below average, totally unacceptable in a vehicle priced like they are. Also had the dual sun/moon roofs which I can take or leave. Maybe going CPO or leasing is the best way to go with a Mini Cooper. Leasing is just so foreign to us as we've never even considered it, ever. Only thing is I'd need to be super careful and not put any after market goodies in it.
But loved the size and outfitted the right way, something I could easily do. Guessing that since it had the 2.0 turbo, there was no turbo lag like I have with my 1.8 turbo in the Golf. Putting the gear lever in "S" mode gets rid of this lag, but then I need to remember to go back into "D" mode once I get up to speed or the rpm's ill be running much higher making it shift down later. This will result in lower mpg's and maybe that's not what I want. Just have to remember to go back into "D" once I get up to speed going forward.
But, it's definitely on the short list now after the new upcoming VW GTI with the new dash and shifter, a 2022 model I think. Waiting to try that because if it's as good as I think it's going to be, then I might just make it happen and not look back. Also drove a 2020 MW 330i and have to admit, it was fun! Anxious to also try the X2 because it's almost the perfect size and think it'll be a hoot to drive.

cdnpinhead

mb_enthusiast said:

. . . They are telling me that I need a new rim for $2k

Haven't heard from you for awhile -- welcome back. A $2000 wheel sounds like someone wants you to bend over and grab your ankles.

BTW, how is your dad doing?

corvette

MSRP on my Mustang GT Premium was probably around $40k, and the sound quality was also terrible considering what the original owner likely paid. I did some research on the forums, and quite a few people blamed the integrated head unit. Not wanting to swap that out if I could avoid it, I spent about $60 for two new pairs of speakers from Crutchfield, and it sounded great thereafter.

nyccarguy

Sandman6472 said:

Drove a 2020 Mini Cooper Countryman S today and actually really liked the size. Visibility was pretty decent, it scooted down the turnpike with no turbo lag whatsoever but, and it's a big but...the audio system was below average, totally unacceptable in a vehicle priced like they are. Also had the dual sun/moon roofs which I can take or leave. Maybe going CPO or leasing is the best way to go with a Mini Cooper. Leasing is just so foreign to us as we've never even considered it, ever. Only thing is I'd need to be super careful and not put any after market goodies in it.
But loved the size and outfitted the right way, something I could easily do. Guessing that since it had the 2.0 turbo, there was no turbo lag like I have with my 1.8 turbo in the Golf. Putting the gear lever in "S" mode gets rid of this lag, but then I need to remember to go back into "D" mode once I get up to speed or the rpm's ill be running much higher making it shift down later. This will result in lower mpg's and maybe that's not what I want. Just have to remember to go back into "D" once I get up to speed going forward.
But, it's definitely on the short list now after the new upcoming VW GTI with the new dash and shifter, a 2022 model I think. Waiting to try that because if it's as good as I think it's going to be, then I might just make it happen and not look back. Also drove a 2020 MW 330i and have to admit, it was fun! Anxious to also try the X2 because it's almost the perfect size and think it'll be a hoot to drive.

Sounds like you found a suitable replacement for the Golf. If the Audio System really bothers you, then have the speakers swapped out. Have OEM speakers put back in before you get rid of it.

I know leasing is a foreign idea to you. I know the idea of making payments bothers you. You’ll have to check with our gracious & handsome hosts, but I think MiNI has a 7,500 mile per year lease program. You can also do a “one pay” lease and save yourself some money by paying for the entire lease all at once (it buys down the interest rate).

nyccarguy

I officially hit 30K miles in my Tacoma on the commute home tonight. Every mile I drive it from now until September will cost me $.15

xwesx

nyccarguy said:

I officially hit 30K miles in my Tacoma on the commute home tonight. Every mile I drive it from now until September will cost me $.15

Oof. That's a lot of $0.15!!!!

ab348

Back in the '60s my dad leased an Olds 88 (great car) and had that same problem. He disconnected the speedo cable for the last few months. Problem solved.

qbrozen

My FIL tells that one of his MGMs, back when it had the analog odometer, rolled over, and when he traded it after 4 yrs, they thought it was 28k instead of 128k. He didn’t argue.

sda

@xwesx , did your wife finally get the Subaru delivered? Happy wife? That might be a dangerous question...happy with the car?

tjc78

ab348 said:

Back in the '60s my dad leased an Olds 88 (great car) and had that same problem. He disconnected the speedo cable for the last few months. Problem solved.

My Parent’s neighbor told a tale similar to that. He claimed to have a salesman friend that put 40 to 50K a year on his cars. He would lease them and right around the miles allotted would take off the speedo cable and factory tires. Then he would pile the miles on and when returning the car would put the factory tires back on.

Seems plausible but always thought it was a tall tale.

28firefighter

I3 lease transfer is complete. New owner picking it up shortly.

stickguy

good job. Now on the clock more to find the replacement!

stickguy

I am getting excited about looking in a couple of months. Hopefully life opens up a bit (maybe I need to tie it into finally getting the vaccine?) Probably not going to be a quick process!

Did free up some saved money though. We had a big family trip planned (booked over a year ago) for this April. A week in Sicily (on a tour). That finally got rebooked for April 2022. So instead of the final 90% payment due this month, it is now due a year from now. Hopefully by then travelling is not a problem.

28firefighter

Yeah. I need to find something relatively soon. Our household does not function well with one primary car.

sda

Been browsing what is available locally. Boy prices are still high, inventory sparse. Low mileage cars especially. If you want a car with 40k+, still expensive. Though my Passat is hardly anything special at least the price was reasonable as a CPO with 18k and they gave me a solid trade in amount for my 7 yr old Accord with 99k.

qbrozen

tjc78 said:

ab348 said:

Back in the '60s my dad leased an Olds 88 (great car) and had that same problem. He disconnected the speedo cable for the last few months. Problem solved.

My Parent’s neighbor told a tale similar to that. He claimed to have a salesman friend that put 40 to 50K a year on his cars. He would lease them and right around the miles allotted would take off the speedo cable and factory tires. Then he would pile the miles on and when returning the car would put the factory tires back on.

Seems plausible but always thought it was a tall tale.

Easy to do before electronic odometers.

28firefighter

Well, folks. Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans, right?

A word on using a "guy" for things. If you truly do not know what you are doing, or are working on a car by yourself, please take adequate precautions or have a "guy" to help you. My Dad crushed his right hand a day ago working on one of his cars and had to be flown to the hospital - I say crushed, but that is the least gory way of putting it and I want to spare everyone the visual. After 14 hours of surgery they have successfully reconstructed his hand. Not out of the woods, possibly many more procedures to go, and a long road of physical recovery. He may never regain full function of his hand for things like writing, typing, etc. let alone be able to drive a manual transmission again.

It looks like his BMW 530xiT 6MT is going to be coming to me soon for temporary custody, since they need the parking and don't want to have to play musical cars when no one can drive it (my Dad is the only one who can drive it).

I love our hobby, but please be careful folks.

corvette

There was talk on these forums back in the day from a bunch of people who leased first-gen Ford Expeditions that the odo could be made to stop counting by disconnecting a single wire.

corvette

@28firefighter yikes! Hope he makes a speedy recovery. Did the car or part of it fall off a jack or something?

28firefighter

From what i can gather,he lost control of it pushing it out of the garage. It was on a slight incline and he tried to stop it from hitting a tree and crushed his hand.

stickguy

sorry to hear 28. Scary, but thankfully not even worse than just the hand.

stickguy

sda said:

Been browsing what is available locally. Boy prices are still high, inventory sparse. Low mileage cars especially. If you want a car with 40k+, still expensive. Though my Passat is hardly anything special at least the price was reasonable as a CPO with 18k and they gave me a solid trade in amount for my 7 yr old Accord with 99k.

that is the part of looking that I am not looking forward to. Especially since I am not selling at the same time, and getting an inflated trade in price (I already locked that in!) Hopefully by the spring, when I need one, the market has stabilized a bit. Otherwise, might be looking at leasing again!

though there is still a chance at some point my father gets his privileges revoked, and I would inherit his lease, for however long it has to go. Of course, with my luck, that would happen 1 week after I buy myself something.

tjc78

Oh my! Prayers for a good outcome and speedy recovery. So sorry to hear.

tjc78

Boring day here.. nothing much to do, so I did the right thing (VGG reference!) and froze myself washing both cars and cleaning the garage a bit.

Pics or it didn’t happen right?

mjfloyd1

@28firefighter - I hope that your dad continues to improve

explorerx4

@28firefighter
Hoping the best for your Dad.

oldfarmer50

corvette said:

MSRP on my Mustang GT Premium was probably around $40k, and the sound quality was also terrible considering what the original owner likely paid. I did some research on the forums, and quite a few people blamed the integrated head unit. Not wanting to swap that out if I could avoid it, I spent about $60 for two new pairs of speakers from Crutchfield, and it sounded great thereafter.

Didn’t the GT Premium come with the 500 watt Shaker system? You’d think that would provide some good sound. My base only has a 140 watt system and for my tin ear that’s usually fine. I must admit though, the Boze system in my 21 year old Sebring does sound a bit better.

qbrozen

That's awful. Sorry to hear it, @28firefighter. As stick said, I guess the silver lining is that it wasn't something worse.

tjc78

Chrysler had Bose? I don’t ever remember seeing that. I thought those days were Infinity.

oldfarmer50

nyccarguy said:

I officially hit 30K miles in my Tacoma on the commute home tonight. Every mile I drive it from now until September will cost me $.15

Oh oh, bad planning. What made you choose a 30k lease over a 36k?

oldfarmer50

ab348 said:

Back in the '60s my dad leased an Olds 88 (great car) and had that same problem. He disconnected the speedo cable for the last few months. Problem solved.

I think there are devices you can buy online these days that turn off the recording of mileage without disabling the speedometer. I assume that would constitute fraud if you got caught though.

oldfarmer50

stickguy said:

I am getting excited about looking in a couple of months. Hopefully life opens up a bit (maybe I need to tie it into finally getting the vaccine?) Probably not going to be a quick process!

Did free up some saved money though. We had a big family trip planned (booked over a year ago) for this April. A week in Sicily (on a tour). That finally got rebooked for April 2022. So instead of the final 90% payment due this month, it is now due a year from now. Hopefully by then travelling is not a problem.

Better to wait. I was looking at Auto Tempest yesterday and prices are still sky high.

stickguy

I got time. Plus have no clue what I want anyway.

Michaell

oldfarmer50 said:

nyccarguy said:

I officially hit 30K miles in my Tacoma on the commute home tonight. Every mile I drive it from now until September will cost me $.15

Oh oh, bad planning. What made you choose a 30k lease over a 36k?

It was only a 2 year lease, at 15K per year.

oldfarmer50

28firefighter said:

Well, folks. Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans, right?

A word on using a "guy" for things. If you truly do not know what you are doing, or are working on a car by yourself, please take adequate precautions or have a "guy" to help you. My Dad crushed his right hand a day ago working on one of his cars and had to be flown to the hospital - I say crushed, but that is the least gory way of putting it and I want to spare everyone the visual. After 14 hours of surgery they have successfully reconstructed his hand. Not out of the woods, possibly many more procedures to go, and a long road of physical recovery. He may never regain full function of his hand for things like writing, typing, etc. let alone be able to drive a manual transmission again.

It looks like his BMW 530xiT 6MT is going to be coming to me soon for temporary custody, since they need the parking and don't want to have to play musical cars when no one can drive it (my Dad is the only one who can drive it).

I love our hobby, but please be careful folks.

Sorry about your dad. Hope for a full recovery.

breld

@28firefighter - best wishes for your Dad’s recovery.

roadburner

oldfarmer50 said:

28firefighter said:

Well, folks. Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans, right?

A word on using a "guy" for things. If you truly do not know what you are doing, or are working on a car by yourself, please take adequate precautions or have a "guy" to help you. My Dad crushed his right hand a day ago working on one of his cars and had to be flown to the hospital - I say crushed, but that is the least gory way of putting it and I want to spare everyone the visual. After 14 hours of surgery they have successfully reconstructed his hand. Not out of the woods, possibly many more procedures to go, and a long road of physical recovery. He may never regain full function of his hand for things like writing, typing, etc. let alone be able to drive a manual transmission again.

It looks like his BMW 530xiT 6MT is going to be coming to me soon for temporary custody, since they need the parking and don't want to have to play musical cars when no one can drive it (my Dad is the only one who can drive it).

I love our hobby, but please be careful folks.

Sorry about your dad. Hope for a full recovery.

Ditto.

fintail

Best wishes to an exceptional recovery for your dad, @28firefighter

Maybe one pro about my lack of space/tools/skill - I'm unlikely to injure myself, unless I close the hood on my hand or something.

carnaught

@28firefighter, hope your dad’s surgery(s) are successful for a full recovery of function.

Michaell

Sending positive thoughts for a full recovery, @28firefighter