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'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...)
'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...)
'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...)
also works for bluetooth when on a phone call I think, to dial up or down the speaker.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
In my area, opportunist flippers and corporate rental groups are also making a mess of the lower end of the market.
The finalists came down to the Rogue, RDX and Tiguan. And today, with second test drives of those, he declared confidently the Tiguan as the best choice. Without necessarily being able to articulate it, I gathered he preferred the turbo 4 cylinders over the N/A ones, and didn’t like the feel of the CVTs. The RDX of course had the best drivetrain, but it was antiquated when it came to infotainment and interior design.
He thought the Tiguan had a premium feel in the way it drives, combined with a nice interior and feature set.
We considered the SE, SE R-line and SEL. The SEL would have been a bit over our budget, but we may have considered it for the right deal. But as it turned out, he prioritized exterior and interior color, and enthusiastically chose a mid-trim SE w/pano roof in Atlantic Blue with the gray leatherette.
It had just come in, so we won’t pick it up until Monday, but finalized the deal and paperwork today. It was fun going through the shopping process with him - he’s very excited about his new ride.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
just curious, what was the downside to the CX5? I have been researching the CX30 lately. Sounds like a nice vehicle. smaller and sportier than a CX5. My son is even looking at them, since the turbo is pretty quick, and he is considering some sort of hatch/utility to make doing stuff around the new house easier (and a lot cheaper than buying a PU too).
2 live in my neighborhood. white, and a darker silver/gray that looks really sharp.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
This was the n/a 4 cylinder, as the turbo models are pricey, so it may have been a different story with the turbo option.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
I wonder how many people are buying these because they just always wanted one, and have money from someplace to do it, versus jumping onto the tulip bulb train and hoping they aren't getting on at the last stop?
Houses at least you can live in, and if it is younger families trying to get someplace to raise their kids in (long term residence) it makes more sense. Plus, the housing stock really is not going to be increasing very much so if population booms at all (and any kind of baby boom) price pressure on that will just get worse.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
looked it up. That one weighs just about 2,000 pounds empty. So not something for a low capacity tow vehicle, especially if you are putting a fair amount of stuff in it. Even if my RDX had the hitch required, I wouldn't put something that big behind it. Also got laugh, since on their specs page, U haul says the max speed is 55!
The single axle 5x8 looks a lot more manageable. That is only 900#s empty. Anything should be able to tow that.
Probably easier to drive a cargo van instead. A Transit normal wheelbase looks big, but turns out is smaller than most new 1/2 ton PUs. About 219" long, so only 2-10 more than a Tacoma or Ridgeline, and probably the same as a short bed, short cab F150. And at 82" wide, probably about the same width. So I guess can park anyplace that handles a normal PU now. But zero chance I am trying to take one of those into a city parking garage! I assume Hertz rents the short WB, normal roof height models. They come in XL wheelbase (so about 239" length) and low, medium and high roof.
Finding a place to stash it in the city, that is going to be interesting.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
I had to call the dealer to figure out how to reset the clock on one car. I shouldn’t have to wade through a hundred pages of legalise to find that.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Ha ha, that says it perfectly.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
For some reason they don’t give those to us any more. I wonder why. Normal height vans fit no problem.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
The LC is about 14 in town so I might even see a bit of an improvement in an Eco Boost Ford. My wife can’t stand trucks for some reason and therefore we’ve never really looked at one so I don’t think she understands how nice the cabins are these days.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Velvet Red over Wicker Beige
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
https://albany.craigslist.org/cto/d/rensselaer-2004-ford-mustang/7297918002.html
https://albany.craigslist.org/cto/d/schaghticoke-97-mustang-gt-convertible/7289403902.html
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Velvet Red over Wicker Beige
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
Our pharmacist daughter said I could take some over the counter meds to help with the sore arm after both Pfizer shots. I did, and it helped!
Home prices down in South Florida are as crazy as the rest of the country it seems, places get snapped up over asking within hours! Right now, we've decided to just stay put until at least 2024 but start looking some time in 2023 just to see if we find the perfect place. I know our current place will go quickly a it's really the perfect place for a small growing family. In the back of our development on a cul-de-sac, a 4/2 with a garage. Needs work but since it's so old, the new owners will want to bring it into the current century. But for now, it works for us and since we've owed nothing on it or for over 25 years, our overhead ain't that bad. I think if we did get a killer offer on it, $450K or so, think I could convince the other half to vacate earlier that planned.
Breld, think your kid will love the VW. I know I still do. Wanted the SEL but got the SE and happy overall. But, thinking about the Chevy Bolt as it's replacement if the government rebates are still happening. Perfect size for my needs and having the Chevy store right outside our development is a nice perk. They also have a Mazda store there, as I've looked at the new CX-30 numerous times lately.
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
If it has to be a Mustang, I can’t imagine why anyone would NOT get an ‘05+. It was such a massive upgrade in every way.
'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
Of course what car is a bargain these days. I bought a 2010 Fusion in June of 2020 and just saw a listing for a 2006 with triple the miles for the same price I paid last year.
This might work.
https://longisland.craigslist.org/ctd/d/farmingdale-2005-ford-mustang-gt-miles/7289463021.html
It’s not a convertible but it’s better than this abomination.
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/ctd/d/lowell-2007-ford-mustang-gt-premium/7296550376.html
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Velvet Red over Wicker Beige
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
I don’t have a problem with the automatic and the wheels are an easy fix. Awesome color and waaay low miles. Would be a great weekend cruiser.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Velvet Red over Wicker Beige
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
I’d question why 3 owners in 39k miles. I wonder what that will go for?
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
In any case, my take on most of these cars is they’re meant to be driven. I’m not saying driven as in abused, but appreciated. The cars I have were limited in production but have been loved and appreciated. I don’t feel bad driving them.
Just a good excuse for the old Italian tune-up.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Velvet Red over Wicker Beige
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
It wasn’t long ago that this would go for around $10k. Too bad, it’s near me.
https://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/cto/d/slingerlands-honda/7296693916.html
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive