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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
'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
Turbo blue S4 premium plus with black optic (and some other stuff). Not this car, but just like it.
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Is there still a pickup on the horizon for him?
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Have noticed the same problem at the new car dealers as their inventories are shrinking and to compensate, they're positioning the available vehicles a little farther apart to make it seem like they still have the same amount of sellable units. Got a feeling because of this issue, it's also making the prices for used vehicles go up accordingly. This one chip problem is affecting all car sales and rental prices at the same time.
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)
So, come Monday morning, we shall see how things play out. Who knows, I might really hate it and then at least, I'll know. The worst that could happen is that I do like it but then, will need to decide if I still like the Golf more. And if not, a trip to CarMax will be needed to get a realistic trade price for it. I guess I just want to go drive one to see if it could work. Having a newer vehicle with some warranty left and that low mileage would be nice right now. But makes no sense if I don't really love it so have low expectations going forward so I won't be disappointed if it does indeed not drive and feel better than what's in my garage currently. Just feel the need to try something different right now without the pressure of really needing to make a change here. And with a decent trade number, it certainly is affordable going forward.
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)
Would a CR-V fit in your garage?
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Last week the boss announced that since we all had our shots we could move our 4 pack into the mini van but only if we signed affidavits attesting to mask wearing and prevention protocols. Kind of silly but we would have signed anything to get out of those cargo vans.
I think companies are forced to “walk the walk” in order to protect against the covid lawsuits which are sure to be coming .
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
On a side note my buddy’s wife totaled (and I mean totaled) a brand new one and she and the three kids walked away without a scratch.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
3rd row Hip room is about the same in both(an inch bigger in Highlander), but Pilot has more head/leg/shoulder room by several inches.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
CarMax had to see my Stinger before giving me a bid. CARVANA did not. So, perhaps that explains the rather large delta in bid offers between the two. Plus, with CarMax I got to put my “sales” hat on and point out some things that the assessor may have missed (like remote start). I would imagine having the actual car to be inspected works for or against the seller. If the car is in good shape, it works for the seller. If it’s a dog....well.....don’t expect much.
Highlander would be a nice choice as would the Palisade. The latter is really sharp looking though my research showed they did not lease well at all. The Highlander leased really well though.
No shortage of choices though...Atlas might be worth a look too. Have to be a V6 model for me. I can’t imagine the 4 being enough to move that around well.
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 remember when you leased the Tundra. 2019 or 2020?
If it was 2019, did you pay property tax when you renewed the registration, this past November?
If not, then it's likely that US Bank paid it, and is now seeking re-imbursement.
In my case, they always forwarded the billing notice to me, and I paid it upon renewal.
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First, I had to make up my mind whether I really wanted a wagon/suv type vehicle. I don’t haul enough cargo or people for a wagon/suv to be of much use. So, as nice as the Volvo XC40 and as interesting as the Ford Bronco Sport were, they’re off the list. As an aside, went back to the Ford store yesterday to make sure I was no longer interested in the Bronco Sport. Brought my lightning cable with me to listen to the B&O stereo. B&O should be ashamed of themselves putting their stamp on the Bronco’s stereo. Perhaps because of the Bronco’s design, B&O couldn’t acoustically do what they needed to do. But, for a premium stereo manufacturer, it’s an embarrassment in the Bronco.
The Supra....really fun car. Not a daily driver. If I had/wanted another vehicle to use in addition to the Supra, I’d be very serious about it, especially on some of the deals I’m seeing with them. Perhaps if I lived in So Cal or FL, it would work better, too. But, I don’t. So, that’s off my list.
Teslas.....I totally get their appeal. They’ve hit the button in the electric space. Plus, they’ve been in the space for so long, they have a pretty good handle on how and what their vehicles should and can do. Styling? I just can’t like it. Nothing against those who do, but every time I see one, I am underwhelmed vs other thoughts like “handsome” or “good looking”. I’m just not there yet on EVs. I do find them fascinating and would probably never worry about range anxiety. That said, charging stations in OH aren’t nearly as plentiful as they are in someplace like California. So, at least for now, I’m not a customer. But, that’s the direction the industry is going, so if I live long enough, I’ll have an EV gracing the GG estate sooner rather than later.
For grins, I also drove a Honda Accord Touring yesterday. Honda just continues to make good cars that are just sporty enough to be interesting. I know it competes with the likes of the Camry, Malibu, Sonata, etc. But, having driven most of its competition in one form or another, it’s easy to see why it’s so well liked. It’s quick. It’s comfy. It handles on the good-ish area for a family car. Just a nice overall vehicle. Styling? I’m ambivalent.
Re-tested both the 330i and 340i. I like both. 340i was knocking at the $60K door. That’s off the table. 330i...fun drive. It’s been a while since I had my last BMW, and they’ve changed pretty dramatically. Quick, handled well, dealer didn’t have any colors that excited me. And, for reasons I can’t quite put my fingers on, I wasn’t excited test driving it. Yes, it had the Whiz-Bang digital dash that’s popular these days. The ones I drove did not have the sports seats, so not good-not bad, pretty mediocre. Again, handled well, braked well, was plenty fast.
But.......
Test drove the TLX A-Spec yesterday. Acuras have always “floated my boat”. I like the way they look. I like their tech. I like the way they drive. I like they’re not expensive to maintain. The key, is the Type-S worth waiting for? Plus, will it be over the $50K limit I’ve set? Said it before, but it is likely to be very close to the driving dynamics of the Stinger GT, which I just sold.
So, is the new TLX an Accord clone? They feel like two different cars. The new TLX is much more polished. They’ve done wonders with the new SH-AWD system. It rotates in corners and sweepers like it has no limits. I would imagine once you hit those limits, things will get really hairy, really quickly, though. LOVE the way it handles. It’s not as fast as the Stinger....not even close. But, it is quick. Butt-o-meter says high 5s-low 6s 0-60. That’s not @roadburner fast. But, good for just about anything I want. Seats were just wonderful. Supportive, but not rock hard. They upgraded just about everything in the car. Materials are much better. They were always top of class in build quality. The new one’s no different.
I thought the ELS stereo in my old TLX was wonderful, the one in the new TLX (ELS 3D) is fantastic....once again, the best stereo I’ve heard in any car, at any price. Brakes are strong and linear.
You’d never know they’re brake by wire.
See where this is headed?
Would the S-Type make me regret not waiting? Given I just sold the Stinger, I doubt it. I’ve worked with the Acura dealer enough (and the same GM, SM and sales person) through the years, the deal is easy. It’s the same deal I always make.....quick, simple, they sell a car, I buy a car, no one gets hurt. No one goes home thinking they got the shaft. It’s a good deal.
I bought it.
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Well, that long winded diatribe was cathartic!
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
What color combo? Still no blue I don't think. But you can get the bright red interior still!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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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
The Type S should be pretty amazing, but no doubt it’d break that $50k barrier. Just adding SH-AWD to the 4 cylinder sort of transforms it, I would think. Not so much a “base” model anymore.
@stickguy - quite the coincidence...I rented a Uhaul Cargo Van yesterday as we moved my stepdaughter into her first real apartment in downtown Denver. Process was smooth.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
GG- Congrats to you too. Smart money would have been on Acura for you. TLX Aspec will be on my radar next summer when the S60 goes back.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
And FWIW, I really like this current Highlander. It’s sharp looking.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Thought about getting the blue with red interior. But, Acura’s pearlescent white is so nice....
The voice recognition is better than the iPhone’s Siri.
The new 10-speed auto is quite good. Ready to kick down with little provocation and smooth.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
I would have been disappointed if the interior wasn’t red!
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
Of course, there is no property tax for 2020, as you didn't have the car on January 1st of that year.
To be certain, I'd call or stop by the DMV to ascertain if property taxes have actually been paid for 2021. I wouldn't necessarily trust US Bank for the correct information.
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