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  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 11,291
    edited March 2021

    I still didn't get the best deal I think I could have, but c'est la vie.

    You probably did well considering the scarcity of what you were buying. Also, if you buy and hold for a long period, getting the best possible deal matters less compared to buying with a plan to sell or trade in a few months or a year.
  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,827

    For the A7, I got $2k from Costco (love that place!), $2k and 0% financing from Audi. Actually, it was either $2k or 0% from Audi, but instead of the rebate, sales manager added $1k to my trade and took another $1k off their offer; that way I could take the 0%. I still didn't get the best deal I think I could have, but c'est la vie.

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,357
    that is always my theory. As long as I don't immediately realize that I was the sucker they are laughing at for the next 3 months, I don't sweat possibly having been able to get a slightly better deal somehow. especially if it meant a lot of hassle. The current RDX I actually bought at the closest dealer where I would do service, so especially not that concerned about the deal (though still comfortable that is was a strong one overall). The last few deals before that were a lot further away.

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,205

    Took the afternoon to get the house ready for Passover. Washing and waxing all three cars counts, right?

    Mystic blue family...


    Chag sameach. :p

    2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible

  • andres3andres3 Member Posts: 13,934
    If rentals get too expensive, people will just start flipping Supra's like @breld
    '18 Porsche Macan Turbo, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
  • andres3andres3 Member Posts: 13,934
    The first time Costco had an "Audi sale" I checked it out, San Diego Audi called me, probably has a rap sheet on me, and said what are you looking for now? I answered "a red S4." Got ghosted!

    LOL! :angry: Might as well have said I wanted a Quattro Coupe GT under 10,000 miles.
    '18 Porsche Macan Turbo, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,423
    That was my only new rental. I've had a number in the 5-10K range, and almost all others were 10-15K. IIRC all German rentals were around 5-10K as well. I think the BMW 4er GC I rented at Seatac last year was around 12K, fine save for a big scrape on the underside of the front bumper, but the interior was clean, no smells (I hear pot smell can be a big thing in this part of the world). Thinking back, on my last big roadtrip when the Hertz Grand Cherokee got hit in Milwaukee, I got a ~48K mile Kia Sorento as a replacement, agent claimed it was all they had left. FL plates, and it was again remarkably clean, no real exterior damage, no stains or smells. Some rental cars might live a charmed life. I've only ever had a couple of loaners, all C-class with low miles. I've never needed a huge repair for my modern cars, and I am fine waiting so long as they have secure wifi.
    xwesx said:



    A new rental! I have not had that happen yet. I've had some "basically new" ones, such as the Charger from about 18 months ago, which had fewer than 4,000 on the clock. For me, that's new, because often I will add between 2,500 and 5,500 on the ticker in the first week of ownership just to get it home. :D

    I did have a Q3 a few years ago as a loaner. It had around 600 miles on the clock when they gave it to me, and I tripled that by the time I returned it a week later. Normally, I wouldn't consider 1,200 miles to be many at all, but in that case...

    Speaking of loaners, I will have another one on Monday when I take the Q7 down to Anchorage for a warranty visit. I have yet another issue with the reductant (DEF) system wherein the car thinks it is not working properly, so it is telling me it will not restart the vehicle after another 400 miles driven. I'm not sure if I will actually make it to the dealer before I run out of distance (about 376 miles door to door with no deviations), so I'm going to need to be very careful about the reflex to just turn off the vehicle when I arrive somewhere (like a rest stop...).

    Given all the sensor issues with the reductant system, I think I will likely need to just remove the system from the car once it is out of the warranty period (which is soon... another 16,000 miles). I don't want to do this, because I actually like the DEF system (most pleasant exhaust of any ICE vehicle, period), but I'm not willing to fork over thousands of dollars in "repair" costs every year or two just to nurse along a clearly-flawed system.

  • cdnpinheadcdnpinhead Member Posts: 5,618

    Got the Moderna flavor. Second one in three weeks.

    Odd. I've heard that Moderna is four weeks between and Pfizer is 3 weeks. My Pfizer was three weeks for sure.

    '08 Acura TSX, '17 Subaru Forester
  • explorerx4explorerx4 Member Posts: 20,723
    @oldfarmer50,
    CIA won't care unless you leave the country. However, DHS, FBI, and NSA are watching your every move. :D
    2024 Ford F-150 STX, 2023 Ford Explorer ST, 91 Mustang GT vert
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,357
    I had one brand new rental that I remember. about 1998 in Orlando. A cloud car (Chrylser version I think). I actually really liked it, enough I considered looking at them for real. It was loaded up. Perforated leather, I think a moonroof, power everything. Might have been the V6.

    was a situation where I was just pointed to a section and told to take anything we wanted. This one looked nice, and when I got it, it was brand new miles. 10 maybe? low enough that it had to have just been brought straight over to the rental garage and not rented yet.

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • andres3andres3 Member Posts: 13,934
    Who likes carbon fiber?



    '18 Porsche Macan Turbo, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
  • MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 262,367

    Got the Moderna flavor. Second one in three weeks.

    Odd. I've heard that Moderna is four weeks between and Pfizer is 3 weeks. My Pfizer was three weeks for sure.

    We are set for the Moderna shot on Monday. Follow up appointment is exactly 4 weeks later.

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  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,205

    Got the Moderna flavor. Second one in three weeks.

    Odd. I've heard that Moderna is four weeks between and Pfizer is 3 weeks. My Pfizer was three weeks for sure.

    Three week, four weeks, meh, it’s a bunch of weeks. :) Who cares, I’m a marked man for government tracking. :'(

    2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible

  • andres3andres3 Member Posts: 13,934
    It's picture day.

    TTS OEM Brakes perfectly positioned between spokes.



    Off-roading with a MB :open_mouth::smile:



    '18 Porsche Macan Turbo, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,357
    went out this evening to pick up a pizza for dinner. realized on my way out, that was the first time the car had moved since Sunday morning when we went to the supermarket.

    really need to get out more. Just not really anything to go do!

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • andres3andres3 Member Posts: 13,934
    Sunny San Diego



    I can relate to the license plate frame:


    '18 Porsche Macan Turbo, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
  • andres3andres3 Member Posts: 13,934
    VW in La Mesa:



    I like this generation of the Supra:


    '18 Porsche Macan Turbo, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
  • laurasdadalaurasdada Member Posts: 5,181
    A7 has 20s, but think I'm good. Andres look similar to my OEMs.
    I'll get over "the deal," especially after I remembered post-deal the fed tax credit coming my way in '22.
    Went to get traditional Friday night pizza, put my iphone on the wireless charger. Got to restaurant, turned off car, opened driver door and a female voice reminded me that my phone was still in the car. That was cool. I think I"ve figured out how to use the radio. Oh, for the simplicity of the Jag.

    '21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)

  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,737
    andres3 said:

    It's picture day.

    TTS OEM Brakes perfectly positioned between spokes.



    Why did you switch from the OEM wheels to these?

    '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

  • MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 262,367
    One for @fintail


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  • tjc78tjc78 Member Posts: 16,965
    stickguy said:

    went out this evening to pick up a pizza for dinner. realized on my way out, that was the first time the car had moved since Sunday morning when we went to the supermarket.

    really need to get out more. Just not really anything to go do!

    We open up the shore on Wednesday night and are off until the following Tuesday. Can’t wait! Mom is hanging with the kids until Sat morning. Then we are doing Easter down there. It will be a welcome change. XC is in the garage loaded with stuff to bring down.

    We all went over to the mall last night the S60 sunroof and windows open it was nice. That car is just the right size for 2 adults and 2 smaller kids.

    I have become totally spoiled by a garage, washed both cars last weekend and they are still both spotless ... oh and while I’m on all kinds of tangents. I bought the $15 Harbor Freight foam gun on a whim and it works great. I will never wash a car without one again. If it breaks I’ll buy a good one.

    2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic

  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 265,813

    Got the Moderna flavor. Second one in three weeks.

    Odd. I've heard that Moderna is four weeks between and Pfizer is 3 weeks. My Pfizer was three weeks for sure.

    I've heard the same, and my Pfizer was three weeks.

    But, my son scheduled at Walgreens. And, the dates were four weeks apart, so he was expecting Moderna. But, he got Pfizer. My theory is they had Moderna previously, and the scheduling system couldn't handle rescheduling to three weeks out, once the next batch was Pfizer.

    Seems doubtful that it will make a lot of difference, in the long run.

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  • sdasda Member Posts: 7,583
    edited March 2021
    andres3 said:

    Who likes carbon fiber?



    I like the red seats. I am very familiar with the HVAC and center console as they are the same in our Q5.

    2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech

  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,357
    the extra week should not matter. It is not that an exact process.

    I got a foam gun for Christmas. Have not tried it out yet. Will do that soon. Means I have to dig out the power washer and hope it has the right connections, since it runs off of that. At least I already have one of those.

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • graphicguygraphicguy Member Posts: 14,121
    tjc78 said:

    au1994 said:

    Just got an email from Costco.

    1250-2000 on Audi’s

    2250 on Jeep Grand Cherokee

    1000 on Honda Pilot

    4700 (!) on GMC Acadia

    1250 on RAV 4

    I have to remember to sign up for Costco at the end of the year just in case something I want to lease in 2022 has the program.

    I wish there was one closer to me, we only have BJs and Sam’s.
    I got a Costco email for $3K off Chevy Bolts. That was on top of the $12K offered already by the dealer (with the poor sales staff). That would have put the Bolt within about $25K, which peaked my interest.

    After giving the dealer a scorching review when Costco asked how the visit went, they’ve been trying to reach me. Don’t know what they’re expecting me to tell them that I haven’t already told them.
    2024 Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD Long Range
  • graphicguygraphicguy Member Posts: 14,121
    kyfdx said:

    Got the Moderna flavor. Second one in three weeks.

    Odd. I've heard that Moderna is four weeks between and Pfizer is 3 weeks. My Pfizer was three weeks for sure.

    I've heard the same, and my Pfizer was three weeks.

    But, my son scheduled at Walgreens. And, the dates were four weeks apart, so he was expecting Moderna. But, he got Pfizer. My theory is they had Moderna previously, and the scheduling system couldn't handle rescheduling to three weeks out, once the next batch was Pfizer.

    Seems doubtful that it will make a lot of difference, in the long run.
    Up north of the OH river, it seems we’re being flooded with J&J vaccines. My son gets the single shot on Monday where he lives in Loveland, OH. I got Pfizer...two shots...3 weeks apart. And, I got the elder transport bonus even though at the time they weren’t calling my age group.

    Didn’t really matter, as it seems everyone around here is getting the vaccines, now. That’s a good thing!
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  • tjc78tjc78 Member Posts: 16,965
    I get my second Pfizer shot Wednesday afternoon. I keep hearing that some younger folks don’t feel all that well after the second shot. We will see.

    2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic

  • cdnpinheadcdnpinhead Member Posts: 5,618
    kyfdx said:

    My theory is they had Moderna previously, and the scheduling system couldn't handle rescheduling to three weeks out, once the next batch was Pfizer.

    Seems doubtful that it will make a lot of difference, in the long run.

    Excellent theory, and I agree that it probably makes no difference.

    '08 Acura TSX, '17 Subaru Forester
  • au1994au1994 Member Posts: 3,705
    tjc78 said:

    I get my second Pfizer shot Wednesday afternoon. I keep hearing that some younger folks don’t feel all that well after the second shot. We will see.

    Got my 2nd Pfizer yesterday, about 24 hours ago. So far nothing other than a sore arm but I did proactively take Tylenol twice yesterday and once this morning.

    2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Velvet Red over Wicker Beige
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  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,289
    When I got the AstraZeneca one last Sunday, I had no reaction at all that day. The next day I had a tiny bit of arm soreness and a runny nose but only in the right nostril, which was strange and made me think it was unrelated. On Tuesday the nose slowly cleared up but I developed a dull, mild but noticeable headache that continued until Thursday morning. Nothing since.

    2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6

  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,423
    Good one. I see more of those W211 E63s still going strong compared to the period E60 M5, if it matters.
    Michaell said:

    One for @fintail

  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 11,291
    au1994 said:

    tjc78 said:

    I get my second Pfizer shot Wednesday afternoon. I keep hearing that some younger folks don’t feel all that well after the second shot. We will see.

    Got my 2nd Pfizer yesterday, about 24 hours ago. So far nothing other than a sore arm but I did proactively take Tylenol twice yesterday and once this morning.
    Just a heads up, I'm not qualified to give medical advice, but the pharmacist who gave my my first Moderna shot told me to avoid taking painkillers for 24 hours if possible.
  • au1994au1994 Member Posts: 3,705
    corvette said:

    au1994 said:

    tjc78 said:

    I get my second Pfizer shot Wednesday afternoon. I keep hearing that some younger folks don’t feel all that well after the second shot. We will see.

    Got my 2nd Pfizer yesterday, about 24 hours ago. So far nothing other than a sore arm but I did proactively take Tylenol twice yesterday and once this morning.
    Just a heads up, I'm not qualified to give medical advice, but the pharmacist who gave my my first Moderna shot told me to avoid taking painkillers for 24 hours if possible.
    Thanks. my wife is in healthcare and she ok’ed it for the Pfizer. Feels good to have that done!

    2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Velvet Red over Wicker Beige
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  • graphicguygraphicguy Member Posts: 14,121
    au1994 said:

    corvette said:

    au1994 said:

    tjc78 said:

    I get my second Pfizer shot Wednesday afternoon. I keep hearing that some younger folks don’t feel all that well after the second shot. We will see.

    Got my 2nd Pfizer yesterday, about 24 hours ago. So far nothing other than a sore arm but I did proactively take Tylenol twice yesterday and once this morning.
    Just a heads up, I'm not qualified to give medical advice, but the pharmacist who gave my my first Moderna shot told me to avoid taking painkillers for 24 hours if possible.
    Thanks. my wife is in healthcare and she ok’ed it for the Pfizer. Feels good to have that done!
    My shooter (CRN) said the same about Pfizer....take ibuprofen if there are any ill effects. I had none, outside of a sore arm. But, I sucked it up. All good now!
    2024 Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD Long Range
  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,205
    edited March 2021
    kyfdx said:

    Got the Moderna flavor. Second one in three weeks.

    Odd. I've heard that Moderna is four weeks between and Pfizer is 3 weeks. My Pfizer was three weeks for sure.

    I've heard the same, and my Pfizer was three weeks.

    But, my son scheduled at Walgreens. And, the dates were four weeks apart, so he was expecting Moderna. But, he got Pfizer. My theory is they had Moderna previously, and the scheduling system couldn't handle rescheduling to three weeks out, once the next batch was Pfizer.

    Seems doubtful that it will make a lot of difference, in the long run.
    When I actually read the material they gave us it was indeed 4 weeks for the Moderna. It does seem that it’s easier to get an appointment. My son just left for his first shot and he’s only 36. Nearly everyone is eligible for some essential list.

    2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible

  • sdasda Member Posts: 7,583
    fintail said:

    Snow wheels off, regular wheels on - it was fun playing faux-butch with black wheels and thick tires, but I think these look more refined, suits the car:


    Such a great car, you need to buy it.

    2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech

  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,423
    It's a definite possibility. Almost exactly a year til lease end, I am already thinking about the next step - not a lot out there that gets me going. The dearth of these on the used market has me thinking maybe this is the keeper - I am very particular about colors and options, and finding a better car might not be possible. This also would keep me from going silly looking at G-Wagens (which might be the other choice).
    sda said:


    Such a great car, you need to buy it.

  • MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 262,367
    fintail said:

    It's a definite possibility. Almost exactly a year til lease end, I am already thinking about the next step - not a lot out there that gets me going. The dearth of these on the used market has me thinking maybe this is the keeper - I am very particular about colors and options, and finding a better car might not be possible. This also would keep me from going silly looking at G-Wagens (which might be the other choice).

    sda said:


    Such a great car, you need to buy it.

    I’m guessing you aren’t getting any of the proceeds from grandmas house?

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  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,423
    edited March 2021
    A little, but not enough to buy that fintail blue G or a house or anything. However, my mom's house has 30 years of deferred maintenance to the point where she's going to just buy another house and let someone else deal with it, so she needs it more anyway, glad she'll be set.

    House sale has been pretty wild, too - market is crazier than I expected.
    Michaell said:



    I’m guessing you aren’t getting any of the proceeds from grandmas house?

  • xwesxxwesx Member Posts: 17,688
    edited March 2021
    sda said:


    I like the red seats. I am very familiar with the HVAC and center console as they are the same in our Q5.

    Same here. Other than the shifter knob and the electronic parking brake (mine is a mechanical foot brake w/ release lever, which I love, because it reminds me of my old trucks!), that's a spittin' image of the Q7.
    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
  • explorerx4explorerx4 Member Posts: 20,723
    @laurasdada,
    I can only adjust the nav speaking level while it is actually speaking using the radio volume knob.
    2024 Ford F-150 STX, 2023 Ford Explorer ST, 91 Mustang GT vert
  • xwesxxwesx Member Posts: 17,688
    qbrozen said:

    stickguy said:



    I got a foam gun for Christmas. Have not tried it out yet.

    Same here. I wonder if that was in the CCBA xmas catalog last year.
    Maybe I should get one. I have a pressure washer with the option to run soap, but the soap system clogs so easily that it never works by the time I use it the next time. I think the soap that's in there is 2-3 years old by now because I finally gave up on trying to clean the venturi system.
    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
  • xwesxxwesx Member Posts: 17,688
    fintail said:

    Snow wheels off, regular wheels on - it was fun playing faux-butch with black wheels and thick tires, but I think these look more refined, suits the car:

    I think they are both a nice match for it. Variety works, too.
    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
  • xwesxxwesx Member Posts: 17,688
    fintail said:

    A little, but not enough to buy that fintail blue G or a house or anything. However, my mom's house has 30 years of deferred maintenance to the point where she's going to just buy another house and let someone else deal with it, so she needs it more anyway, glad she'll be set.

    House sale has been pretty wild, too - market is crazier than I expected.

    Michaell said:



    I’m guessing you aren’t getting any of the proceeds from grandmas house?

    Well, selling is the right side of the equation now, so kudos to your family for that!
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  • tjc78tjc78 Member Posts: 16,965
    xwesx said:

    fintail said:

    Snow wheels off, regular wheels on - it was fun playing faux-butch with black wheels and thick tires, but I think these look more refined, suits the car:

    I think they are both a nice match for it. Variety works, too.
    They are very similar to the wheels on my S60.

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  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,423
    I'd hate to be a buyer right now. Dozens of offers on the first day, one for 20% over list and waived inspection, pending in under 48 hours - and it isn't in the cheapest area. Crazy days.
    xwesx said:



    Well, selling is the right side of the equation now, so kudos to your family for that!

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