Tired of seeing yourself too frequently at the country club or that hot new 5 star restaurant in town? Want to set yourself apart from the crowd? Or, you just have an affinity for long roofs?
Tired of seeing yourself too frequently at the country club or that hot new 5 star restaurant in town? Want to set yourself apart from the crowd? Or, you just have an affinity for long roofs?
I present to you the Wraith Shooting Brake....
I remember that when it was called the CTS Wagon. Dodge Magnum.
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Obviously not an unbiased reviewer, but dang this barge is seriously nice, and tons of features. If it drives as good as they claim, should be a real winner.
one of the last of the NA luxo cars (well, trucks? CUVs?) left. Might be good if you want to keep it for a decade.
Tired of seeing yourself too frequently at the country club or that hot new 5 star restaurant in town? Want to set yourself apart from the crowd? Or, you just have an affinity for long roofs?
I present to you the Wraith Shooting Brake....
I remember that when it was called the CTS Wagon. Dodge Magnum.
A whole lot of whine in the video. Bottom line is a low reserve benefits no one other than the auction site. Either go no reserve or put the reserve you actually want! You pay for it after all! It's not like Cars & Bids gave him a reserve for free. They just managed to talk him down; which he sees as a mistake, and hopefully a lesson learned.
A high reserve means you think it is worth more than other people do. That's all.
Lastly, part of being a good negotiator is knowing when you have a good deal in front of you (Carmax offer in this case) and then taking it and pulling the trigger. Even the best offer in the world is useless if you don't accept it.
'18 Porsche Macan Turbo, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
I think I math'ed myself out of the camaro. I'm thinking, best case, I get it for $325/mo sign and drive. Then let's say I use it for 4 months, making 3 payments in the process. Then, let's say, I get someone to pay $2k to take it over. That's only about $1k in my pocket. Even less after the SAL fee, which I think is a couple hundred bucks. Is $800 worth the fight and the hassle? Methinks not.
Now a Challenger 392 on the other hand ...
Challenger 392 is fast and has a wonderful exhaust from the factory but it is HUGE. The most unsportscar-like vehicle I’ve ever driven. Drag car maybe but certainly not tossable.
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IMHO, like I said before, the video proof is there that the car was beat on, so it decreased the value in this instance. Subie dealer, if smart, is basically laundering the car. They pretty much paid dealer auction value for it.
Were the POs doing anything other POs have not? No. But the video proof is still there. Buyers want to think of their new spouse as ... virginal ... a movie showing otherwise is good reason to call off the wedding. Again, just MHO.
I think you hit the nail right on the head.
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Tired of seeing yourself too frequently at the country club or that hot new 5 star restaurant in town? Want to set yourself apart from the crowd? Or, you just have an affinity for long roofs?
I present to you the Wraith Shooting Brake....
Isn’t that just a Dodge Magnum?
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Tired of seeing yourself too frequently at the country club or that hot new 5 star restaurant in town? Want to set yourself apart from the crowd? Or, you just have an affinity for long roofs?
Did anyone see CR's review of the new TLX? I was reading a few recent CR issues the other day, and wow, they pretty much panned it as a wannabe luxury car with only "pretend" sportiness and "pretend" luxury. It was pretty harsh.
Perhaps an Acura Exec ran over a CR editors/writer's dog.
'18 Porsche Macan Turbo, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
Repost from another thread where I mentioned I was reading some recent issues of CR:
Lastly, in those recent CR mags I read the other day, there was an article about disputing the constant, regular, and numerous error prone ways of the 3 big credit bureaus. In the article, it suggested that if and when you lose a dispute, that you can hire a consumer affairs specialized lawyer to sue the 3 credit agencies and get your way to have the record corrected, and that the lawyer fees will be billed to the losing party.
Almost made me want to revisit my case with Kia Financial and the inaccurate credit bureaus.
Almost..... I have bigger issues to worry about... from a health concern, to finding a new job, to having my first track weekend on March 13/14 after not having been on the track since before COVID over a year ago in November of 2019.
Brembo RE-10 pads, or ISweep 3000 for less than half on the front of my BBK? ISWEEP says it'll take 3 weeks to supply, which is cutting it close in this world. REAL close considering COVID delays, and the fact car parts makers notoriously miss deadlines.
I have 4 mm on the left, 3 mm on the right, and if it was one track day I'd use the exisitng. But the 3 mm scares me for 2 track days, even if the RE10's are a full blown endurance track racing pad.
'18 Porsche Macan Turbo, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
Repost from another thread where I mentioned I was reading some recent issues of CR:
Lastly, in those recent CR mags I read the other day, there was an article about disputing the constant, regular, and numerous error prone ways of the 3 big credit bureaus. In the article, it suggested that if and when you lose a dispute, that you can hire a consumer affairs specialized lawyer to sue the 3 credit agencies and get your way to have the record corrected, and that the lawyer fees will be billed to the losing party.
Almost made me want to revisit my case with Kia Financial and the inaccurate credit bureaus.
Almost? What’s stopping you, if there is no downside?
CR gave an absolutely glowing review of the M235i.. I kind of felt like Jerry Seinfeld in the episode where he finds out that the girl he was dating had been dumped by Newman.
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Did anyone see CR's review of the new TLX? I was reading a few recent CR issues the other day, and wow, they pretty much panned it as a wannabe luxury car with only "pretend" sportiness and "pretend" luxury. It was pretty harsh.
That does sound harsh. They seem to be somewhat critical of Honda, but think anything with a Toyota badge is the bee's knees. Their reliability ratings suggest a 15-year old Toyota is just as dependable as a new one.
In the article, it suggested that if and when you lose a dispute, that you can hire a consumer affairs specialized lawyer to sue the 3 credit agencies and get your way to have the record corrected, and that the lawyer fees will be billed to the losing party...
Somewhat related... my insurance company decided to reimburse me for the rental expense I incurred while having the windshield camera recalibrated. I don't yet have their official explanation, but I've read the tea leaves, and I have some suspicions. I'll try to post again once I have a stronger belief about their reasoning.
Almost..... I have bigger issues to worry about... from a health concern, to finding a new job, to having my first track weekend on March 13/14 after not having been on the track since before COVID over a year ago in November of 2019.
Brembo RE-10 pads, or ISweep 3000 for less than half on the front of my BBK? ISWEEP says it'll take 3 weeks to supply, which is cutting it close in this world. REAL close considering COVID delays, and the fact car parts makers notoriously miss deadlines.
I hope you receive positive news about your health concern! I've never heard of ISweep, but have definitely heard of Brembo. Were the stock pads decent? If so, that would also be a contender, for me.
Did anyone see CR's review of the new TLX? I was reading a few recent CR issues the other day, and wow, they pretty much panned it as a wannabe luxury car with only "pretend" sportiness and "pretend" luxury. It was pretty harsh.
That does sound harsh. They seem to be somewhat critical of Honda, but think anything with a Toyota badge is the bee's knees. Their reliability ratings suggest a 15-year old Toyota is just as dependable as a new one.
I suspect I'm not the only one who saw this coming though, even from C&D, who, while they may not like Hondas of late as much as they do Toyotas, still tend to give them a pass (the Accord being a perpetual 10 Best entry for the last few decades being the best example of that). By being bigger, heavier, slower and with less interior room, it doesn't surprise me. I don't know what Honda was thinking.
Repost from another thread where I mentioned I was reading some recent issues of CR:
Lastly, in those recent CR mags I read the other day, there was an article about disputing the constant, regular, and numerous error prone ways of the 3 big credit bureaus. In the article, it suggested that if and when you lose a dispute, that you can hire a consumer affairs specialized lawyer to sue the 3 credit agencies and get your way to have the record corrected, and that the lawyer fees will be billed to the losing party.
Almost made me want to revisit my case with Kia Financial and the inaccurate credit bureaus.
Almost? What’s stopping you, if there is no downside?
A few things, maybe I forgot to mention I have a lot going on in my life right now:
1. I may have to have surgery for a medical issue that recently arose and hopefully it's not more then that; I'll know more after my appt. next Monday. 2. I am currently actively looking for a new job as my essential work and services ran out at the end of 2020. 3. Trying to help my 7 year old learn to read and write as the SD school district has failed her (COVID 19 a big part of the reason). 4. Trying to get my car prepped for a track weekend March 13/14 (and February is a SHORT month), as it has been well over a year since I've been out on the track due to COVID. 5. My record keeping wasn't an A+ earlier, but about a month ago I did some early spring cleaning and threw out some or even all of the documents and documentation I would need to give to the lawyer to build our case. 6. Given #5 and others, it just isn't worth the time anymore. When I did #5, I had decided to move on; I will live with that decision.
'18 Porsche Macan Turbo, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
Did anyone see CR's review of the new TLX? I was reading a few recent CR issues the other day, and wow, they pretty much panned it as a wannabe luxury car with only "pretend" sportiness and "pretend" luxury. It was pretty harsh.
That does sound harsh. They seem to be somewhat critical of Honda, but think anything with a Toyota badge is the bee's knees. Their reliability ratings suggest a 15-year old Toyota is just as dependable as a new one.
In the article, it suggested that if and when you lose a dispute, that you can hire a consumer affairs specialized lawyer to sue the 3 credit agencies and get your way to have the record corrected, and that the lawyer fees will be billed to the losing party...
Somewhat related... my insurance company decided to reimburse me for the rental expense I incurred while having the windshield camera recalibrated. I don't yet have their official explanation, but I've read the tea leaves, and I have some suspicions. I'll try to post again once I have a stronger belief about their reasoning.
Almost..... I have bigger issues to worry about... from a health concern, to finding a new job, to having my first track weekend on March 13/14 after not having been on the track since before COVID over a year ago in November of 2019.
Brembo RE-10 pads, or ISweep 3000 for less than half on the front of my BBK? ISWEEP says it'll take 3 weeks to supply, which is cutting it close in this world. REAL close considering COVID delays, and the fact car parts makers notoriously miss deadlines.
I hope you receive positive news about your health concern! I've never heard of ISweep, but have definitely heard of Brembo. Were the stock pads decent? If so, that would also be a contender, for me.
No, the stock pads would be decent with a beginner novice level track driver on all-season tires. I'm driving the TTS way harder and better then that, on sticky summer rubber. That means more speed through the turns which means more speed at the end of the straights, which means more braking required for turns, more often/frequently. The OEM pads can't handle that at all.
The RE10's are like a full bred top of the line racing pad, no compromise and they like heat so much they ask you to give them more when you give them a lot. They just work better and better the hotter they get. The problem might be the wear they cause when they are cold; which might be more then at the track (at least for the rotor). They are noisy and dusty, but not completely obnoxiously so. They also bite enough in the cold so they aren't dangerous.
I have ISweep3000's on the rear, and that did balance the car's braking when a prior rear pad was causing twitchiness likely from having RE10's up front, and a lesser pad in the rear. The ISWEEPS solved that twitch at the 3000 level, but the rears take only about 20% of the abuse the front gets.
Lastly, remember by "cold" I mean 50-80 degrees ambient temperatures right when starting the car in sunny San Diego.
'18 Porsche Macan Turbo, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
Tired of seeing yourself too frequently at the country club or that hot new 5 star restaurant in town? Want to set yourself apart from the crowd? Or, you just have an affinity for long roofs?
I present to you the Wraith Shooting Brake....
Oh, it's a Dodge Magnum version 2.0!
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2013 Ford F250 Lariat D, 1976 Ford F250, 1969 Chevrolet C20, 1969 Ford Econoline 100
I have 4 mm on the left, 3 mm on the right, and if it was one track day I'd use the exisitng. But the 3 mm scares me for 2 track days, even if the RE10's are a full blown endurance track racing pad.
Leave the current pads on for the first day, then swap to new pads before the second day. Gotta get your money's worth!
And, seriously... has it really been nearly a year already with this whole COVID thing?! Man. This is nuts.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2013 Ford F250 Lariat D, 1976 Ford F250, 1969 Chevrolet C20, 1969 Ford Econoline 100
I have ISweep3000's on the rear, and that did balance the car's braking when a prior rear pad was causing twitchiness likely from having RE10's up front, and a lesser pad in the rear. The ISWEEPS solved that twitch at the 3000 level, but the rears take only about 20% of the abuse the front gets.
Lastly, remember by "cold" I mean 50-80 degrees ambient temperatures right when starting the car in sunny San Diego.
My brother is a big fan of Akebono brake pads. He doesn't do many track days; as with you, the street is his track 99% of the time.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2013 Ford F250 Lariat D, 1976 Ford F250, 1969 Chevrolet C20, 1969 Ford Econoline 100
Did anyone see CR's review of the new TLX? I was reading a few recent CR issues the other day, and wow, they pretty much panned it as a wannabe luxury car with only "pretend" sportiness and "pretend" luxury. It was pretty harsh.
Perhaps an Acura Exec ran over a CR editors/writer's dog.
There's definitely warranted criticism and thus far we have zero regrets about replacing the previous gen TLX with an RDX, but I don't think it's quite as dour as they portray it. What really baffles me though s how they bungled the interior packaging. Bigger in most dimensions yet every publication pans the tight rear seat. I'd still like to test drive one sometime but I doubt another TLX would grace the garage unless it was the Type S.
1997 Honda Prelude Base - 2022 Acura MDX Type S Advance - 2021 Honda Passport Sport - 2006 BMW 330Ci ZHP
God help me, I did it. I reached out to about half a dozen dealers with LT1 Camaros.
Thing is .. I REALLY hate my job. So I've been looking for any and all ways to make money in some other form. Part of that is looking to flip cars. lol. Yeah, I know. And, no, leases would certainly not be the norm, but why turn down any sources of income? I also reached out to someone about an older low-mileage Jag on craigslist that maybe I could flip on one of those auction sites.
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It seems CUs biggest gripe is their dislike of the push button shifter and infotainment system that doesn't have a touch screen.
being one of the few here that actually has been living with the interior, and initially thinking it would be a problem, IMO the situation is very overblown. Sorta like the weird shifters on a BMW, if you get in one cold it might be confusing, but if you are shown how it works, you quickly get used to it and it becomes a non issue.
not having a touch screen is fine by me. I never found them easy to use while driving, and it lets the main screen be higher up and further back, so easier to see while driving. And the touchpad, once you get used to it, is actually a good idea.'
the button shifter, I still think is a gimmick, but easy enough to use once you get the hang of it.
so to sum up, if those are the only 2 complaints, it is more of a test drive issue and not a LT live with it issue.
oh, back seat room? Last thing on my list to care about!
God help me, I did it. I reached out to about half a dozen dealers with LT1 Camaros.
Thing is .. I REALLY hate my job. So I've been looking for any and all ways to make money in some other form. Part of that is looking to flip cars. lol. Yeah, I know. And, no, leases would certainly not be the norm, but why turn down any sources of income? I also reached out to someone about an older low-mileage Jag on craigslist that maybe I could flip on one of those auction sites.
Next stop is a youtube channel. Not sure if you have to move to Wichita for that though.
God help me, I did it. I reached out to about half a dozen dealers with LT1 Camaros.
Thing is .. I REALLY hate my job. So I've been looking for any and all ways to make money in some other form. Part of that is looking to flip cars. lol. Yeah, I know. And, no, leases would certainly not be the norm, but why turn down any sources of income? I also reached out to someone about an older low-mileage Jag on craigslist that maybe I could flip on one of those auction sites.
Wow, if you’re serious I’d proceed slowly. Can you fix these cars if you end up with a lemon? Watch Flying Wheels on YT if you want to get the feel of a small operation.
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@oldfarmer50, I like Flying Wheels, too. He is a car dealer, so I don't always like how he explains what he does, but it's not easy being the little guy. Bought my Explorer from a small family dealership. Sales dept is the owner, 2 new sales people, 1 used sales person, internet sales person, and finance guy. They don't have a front desk or receptionist.
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So I show up to the Toyota dealership for my service, and after a short wait, an advisor comes up and asks when I made the appointment. Long story short, I should have been told that they didn't have a technician qualified to work on the Supra.
So I made an appointment at the dealership I purchased it from, which apparently is capable changing the oil on a BMW, I mean, Toyota.
Thing is .. I REALLY hate my job. So I've been looking for any and all ways to make money in some other form. Part of that is looking to flip cars. lol.
Flipping is a tough market, it seems like you'd have to invest a lot of energy in trying to buy the right ones at the right price.
I've been at my current job for over five years and it's starting to grate on me. Keep in mind, the longest I've ever stayed at a full time position is six years. Maybe I'm becoming old and cranky, but I'm getting extremely disillusioned with more and more requirements being piled on from up high (if X happens, you need to do Y, if you see A, you have to notify B ) and no extra support for the people who are expected to implement the requirements.
Also, I stopped by the Ford dealer next door to inquire a bit about the Mach E. Mostly, I just wanted to know what the expected delivery date is for current orders, and whether deposits are refundable (Ford's website says it's up to the dealership).
The first salesperson said he didn't know much about the Mach E and went to find someone who did. A different salesperson came by and simply said there are none on their lot (I figured) and they didn't know when even their first Mach E's will be arriving. So, certainly no information on delivery times for current orders.
And then after some back and forth with his sales manager, he concluded that deposits are non-refundable.
The real kicker...as I walked away in the parking lot, I noticed a Mach E in their service bay.
Sounds like it will be a very competitive EV, but it may be a chore to find a Ford dealer that I can stand to work with.
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I present to you the Wraith Shooting Brake....
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one of the last of the NA luxo cars (well, trucks? CUVs?) left. Might be good if you want to keep it for a decade.
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A high reserve means you think it is worth more than other people do. That's all.
Lastly, part of being a good negotiator is knowing when you have a good deal in front of you (Carmax offer in this case) and then taking it and pulling the trigger. Even the best offer in the world is useless if you don't accept it.
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Perhaps an Acura Exec ran over a CR editors/writer's dog.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Lastly, in those recent CR mags I read the other day, there was an article about disputing the constant, regular, and numerous error prone ways of the 3 big credit bureaus. In the article, it suggested that if and when you lose a dispute, that you can hire a consumer affairs specialized lawyer to sue the 3 credit agencies and get your way to have the record corrected, and that the lawyer fees will be billed to the losing party.
Almost made me want to revisit my case with Kia Financial and the inaccurate credit bureaus.
Almost..... I have bigger issues to worry about... from a health concern, to finding a new job, to having my first track weekend on March 13/14 after not having been on the track since before COVID over a year ago in November of 2019.
Brembo RE-10 pads, or ISweep 3000 for less than half on the front of my BBK? ISWEEP says it'll take 3 weeks to supply, which is cutting it close in this world. REAL close considering COVID delays, and the fact car parts makers notoriously miss deadlines.
I have 4 mm on the left, 3 mm on the right, and if it was one track day I'd use the exisitng. But the 3 mm scares me for 2 track days, even if the RE10's are a full blown endurance track racing pad.
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1. I may have to have surgery for a medical issue that recently arose and hopefully it's not more then that; I'll know more after my appt. next Monday.
2. I am currently actively looking for a new job as my essential work and services ran out at the end of 2020.
3. Trying to help my 7 year old learn to read and write as the SD school district has failed her (COVID 19 a big part of the reason).
4. Trying to get my car prepped for a track weekend March 13/14 (and February is a SHORT month), as it has been well over a year since I've been out on the track due to COVID.
5. My record keeping wasn't an A+ earlier, but about a month ago I did some early spring cleaning and threw out some or even all of the documents and documentation I would need to give to the lawyer to build our case.
6. Given #5 and others, it just isn't worth the time anymore. When I did #5, I had decided to move on; I will live with that decision.
The RE10's are like a full bred top of the line racing pad, no compromise and they like heat so much they ask you to give them more when you give them a lot. They just work better and better the hotter they get. The problem might be the wear they cause when they are cold; which might be more then at the track (at least for the rotor).
They are noisy and dusty, but not completely obnoxiously so. They also bite enough in the cold so they aren't dangerous.
I have ISweep3000's on the rear, and that did balance the car's braking when a prior rear pad was causing twitchiness likely from having RE10's up front, and a lesser pad in the rear. The ISWEEPS solved that twitch at the 3000 level, but the rears take only about 20% of the abuse the front gets.
Lastly, remember by "cold" I mean 50-80 degrees ambient temperatures right when starting the car in sunny San Diego.
Just sayin'...I deserve some kudos for that.
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Camry or Avalon TRD is on my "like to see" list...
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I haven’t looked at the numbers but I’d be willing to be Toyota is selling a fraction of the Avalon’s it used to sell from 2000 to 2008 or so.
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And, from the drivers seat, you can't see the grille.
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Hey, at least OF and I backed up Q on his original assertion: This thing is all Magnum, slightly reimagined.
And, seriously... has it really been nearly a year already with this whole COVID thing?! Man. This is nuts.
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Thing is .. I REALLY hate my job. So I've been looking for any and all ways to make money in some other form. Part of that is looking to flip cars. lol. Yeah, I know. And, no, leases would certainly not be the norm, but why turn down any sources of income? I also reached out to someone about an older low-mileage Jag on craigslist that maybe I could flip on one of those auction sites.
'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
not having a touch screen is fine by me. I never found them easy to use while driving, and it lets the main screen be higher up and further back, so easier to see while driving. And the touchpad, once you get used to it, is actually a good idea.'
the button shifter, I still think is a gimmick, but easy enough to use once you get the hang of it.
so to sum up, if those are the only 2 complaints, it is more of a test drive issue and not a LT live with it issue.
oh, back seat room? Last thing on my list to care about!
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I knew it’d clean up well!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I like Flying Wheels, too.
He is a car dealer, so I don't always like how he explains what he does, but it's not easy being the little guy.
Bought my Explorer from a small family dealership.
Sales dept is the owner, 2 new sales people, 1 used sales person, internet sales person, and finance guy.
They don't have a front desk or receptionist.
So I made an appointment at the dealership I purchased it from, which apparently is capable changing the oil on a BMW, I mean, Toyota.
Annoying.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
I've been at my current job for over five years and it's starting to grate on me. Keep in mind, the longest I've ever stayed at a full time position is six years. Maybe I'm becoming old and cranky, but I'm getting extremely disillusioned with more and more requirements being piled on from up high (if X happens, you need to do Y, if you see A, you have to notify B ) and no extra support for the people who are expected to implement the requirements.
The first salesperson said he didn't know much about the Mach E and went to find someone who did. A different salesperson came by and simply said there are none on their lot (I figured) and they didn't know when even their first Mach E's will be arriving. So, certainly no information on delivery times for current orders.
And then after some back and forth with his sales manager, he concluded that deposits are non-refundable.
The real kicker...as I walked away in the parking lot, I noticed a Mach E in their service bay.
Sounds like it will be a very competitive EV, but it may be a chore to find a Ford dealer that I can stand to work with.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman