Well, good sign... the newest part seems to have fixed the Benz. Started her up and finally had no codes. Could only run it for a minute because I need to change the oil, tighten the water pump (probably replace the gasket), and get all the hoses and wires tucked away. But all other startups have had immediate rough running, stalling, and multiple codes. Crazy that one little metal ring could cause all those problems. I guess it is possible the whole unit was bad or clogged in some way and the missing ring was just a visual cue and not really the cause, but it is what it is.
Sad that I have so little free time that it took me this long. My weekends will free up a little in a couple of weeks after martial arts training takes a hiatus, so that will be nice. Although my little one is currently playing on 2 baseball teams, as well, so that hasn’t been conducive to getting chores done, either. But I don’t think the season could be much longer for those.
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Well, good sign... the newest part seems to have fixed the Benz. Started her up and finally had no codes. Could only run it for a minute because I need to change the oil, tighten the water pump (probably replace the gasket), and get all the hoses and wires tucked away. But all other startups have had immediate rough running, stalling, and multiple codes. Crazy that one little metal ring could cause all those problems. I guess it is possible the whole unit was bad or clogged in some way and the missing ring was just a visual cue and not really the cause, but it is what it is.
Sad that I have so little free time that it took me this long. My weekends will free up a little in a couple of weeks after martial arts training takes a hiatus, so that will be nice. Although my little one is currently playing on 2 baseball teams, as well, so that hasn’t been conducive to getting chores done, either. But I don’t think the season could be much longer for those.
Does this mean that the Maserati is a no go?
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A 2010 Passat, looks very clean in the pictures. I believe that was the last year model which came with the good 2.0T engine, not the newer watered down engine. And the DSG transmission.
The stance does look odd, maybe it is the angle of the picture. I find it funny that the seller claims they don’t use it enough. It’s averaged 10,000 miles a year.
The stance does look odd, maybe it is the angle of the picture. I find it funny that the seller claims they don’t use it enough. It’s averaged 10,000 miles a year.
Circumstances do change. My wife bought a 2008 Passat (very similar to this one) new, and drove it for 4 years until it was paid for. After 48 months, it had right at 100k miles, or 25k per year. I took over the car at that time as a secondary vehicle, and over the next 12 months it accumulated less than 5k miles. So yes, I find that quite believable.
@laurasdada - not sure if you already got the info you needed, but if memory serves, you just need to include a copy of the sales order for your PHEV or EV along with the completed IRS form.
As I posted in RWTIV:
So I went and looked at the M2. The Cadillac store was closed so I just did a walk around. It does look brand new(which it should) More weirdness: it has the $2,500 M Drivers Package which got the PO a day at the BMW PC and a 174 mph top speed(instead of the silly 155 mph limiter). I’m at least going to test drive it, although having to negotiate with that flakey dealer is discouraging.
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@roadburner said:
As I posted in RWTIV:
So I went and looked at the M2. The Cadillac store was closed so I just did a walk around. It does look brand new(which it should) More weirdness: it has the $2,500 M Drivers Package which got the PO a day at the BMW PC and a 174 mph top speed(instead of the silly 155 mph limiter). I’m at least going to test drive it, although having to negotiate with that flakey dealer is discouraging.
I wonder where people think they are legally and safely going to be able to break 155. Even the highest top speed at Laguna Seca at this year’s Best Driver’s Car, as set by Randy Pobst in a Ferrari F8 Tributo, was 148 mph.
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I assume that is just a symbolic annoyance? And that any track you would do a HPDE at wouldn't let anyone go over 155 anyway?
The only CCA school with a speed limit that I know of is the Windy City school at Road America- and that's only in one sector(that had a penchant for spectacular "incidents"). I saw 130 at Putnam in my MS3 without trying hard; I'd be surprised if you couldn't top 160 easily at Mid Ohio or Watkins Glen- and almost certainly at COTA.
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What about on an oval? Well before there were cameras rolling 24/7 everywhere and heightened security, I recall a family member telling a story of finding a gate unlocked at Indy and taking a lap.
@roadburner said:
The only CCA school with a speed limit that I know of is the Windy City school at Road America- and that's only in one sector(that had a penchant for spectacular "incidents"). I saw 130 at Putnam in my MS3 without trying hard; I'd be surprised if you couldn't top 160 easily at Mid Ohio or Watkins Glen- and almost certainly at COTA.
Sure... in a supercar.
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The stance does look odd, maybe it is the angle of the picture. I find it funny that the seller claims they don’t use it enough. It’s averaged 10,000 miles a year.
Thought the same thing. Probably nothing, but why lie about that?
I assume that is just a symbolic annoyance? And that any track you would do a HPDE at wouldn't let anyone go over 155 anyway?
The only CCA school with a speed limit that I know of is the Windy City school at Road America- and that's only in one sector(that had a penchant for spectacular "incidents"). I saw 130 at Putnam in my MS3 without trying hard; I'd be surprised if you couldn't top 160 easily at Mid Ohio or Watkins Glen- and almost certainly at COTA.
Before I moved to VT, I used to HPDE in my Porsche 944T. Non S, so 217 HP. Suspension was set up, but stock motor. I hit +/-150 mph at Bridghampton (the greatest track that is now a golf course), Lime Rock, Watkins Glen and Pocono road course. 930's could pass me on the straights, but I would catch them in the corners
@sb55 said:
Before I moved to VT, I used to HPDE in my Porsche 944T. Non S, so 217 HP. Suspension was set up, but stock motor. I hit +/-150 mph at Bridghampton (the greatest track that is now a golf course), Lime Rock, Watkins Glen and Pocono road course. 930's could pass me on the straights, but I would catch them in the corners
How long was that straight? Sorry to say, but Maybe broken speedometer. Or that had a crazy long straight that no longer exists anywhere else. Just research some of the tests all over the interwebs. 150 in a production car is not common in the least.
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@roadburner - I haven’t paid attention to the M2 market for a couple months now. That’s basically the price of a new one, right? Not that you can get a new one at the moment, so I suppose this is the next best thing.
I imagine you could save thousands by going with a gently used 2019 or 2020, but nothing has popped up that strikes your fancy?
In any case, that one is beautiful. I like the LBB, but the Hockenheim is stunning in person.
So my 16 year old gets his driver’s license this week. And that’s it - all the kids have their licenses (well, the ones who are able to get a license).
So is it weird that after all these years of ferrying around kids to school, sports, friends houses, etc....I’m a bit sad?
So my 16 year old gets his driver’s license this week. And that’s it - all the kids have their licenses (well, the ones who are able to get a license).
So is it weird that after all these years of ferrying around kids to school, sports, friends houses, etc....I’m a bit sad?
That happens to us in late January. I genuinely do not know what I am going to do with my time. Any yes, I’m already getting sad.
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Breld, when the kids started driving themselves it certainly cut down on my miles. I did miss it. And still not sure why I don’t have lots more productive free time with them gone!
As I’ve said, In my stock MS3 I easily hit 130 mph on the front straight at Putnam- and I was one of the low key instructors who didn’t shoot for fastest lap in every session.
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@breld Yes, it’s not a good deal at $65k, but I believe $61k would be a decent price. As you know, M2 Comp prices are all over the place. The BMW Store in Cincinnati has a 2019 Hockenheim Silver car I may look at for $62.5k. It has 8.5k miles on it. Unfortunately, the BMW Store usually doesn’t deal much on their used cars.
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Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
The stance does look odd, maybe it is the angle of the picture. I find it funny that the seller claims they don’t use it enough. It’s averaged 10,000 miles a year.
Thought the same thing. Probably nothing, but why lie about that?
It doesn't strike me that way. Sure, the seller could be a "curbstoner", but there's not nearly enough there to jump to that conclusion. My guess, and I believe it's more likely, is that after several years of use as a daily driver, the car was relegated to backup duty. I have done exactly that before, it's not very unusual.
I do intend to go look at the car this evening (if my sick dog doesn't get worse), and I'll know more then. If the car is what it appears to be in the pictures (other than the stance!), I will ask for a look at the title. That will give away all "curbstoners", and those who only obtained the car to try and flip it.
A 2010 Passat, looks very clean in the pictures. I believe that was the last year model which came with the good 2.0T engine, not the newer watered down engine. And the DSG transmission.
Looks nice. I really liked my 06 Passat 2.0t. I thought the 2010 Passat had the 6sp Aisin sourced automatic like my 06 had.
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I found a very mildly optioned ($43,475 MSRP) Explorer XLT not too far away from me that fits the bill. White (not my favorite color)/Black Interior with 18" Wheels (not the optional 20s), Captain's Chairs, The Tow Hitch, The Twin Panel Glass Moonroof, & The Pro Pilot 360 Assist+. I googled the dealership and emailed the sales person who has positive reviews. I wrote him a detailed email with most of the pertinent information (stock number, lease term & miles, I have excellent credit, details about my trade) he needs to provide me with a price. I tell him I can take delivery either this week or next.
I received an email back requesting my zip code & the VIN on my Pilot. I provide it to him.
Next I get an email asking me if I owe money on the Pilot (not sure what this has to do with anything). I reply yes along with the loan balance, who it is financed through, and that I got an offer from ALGO to buy it for $25K.
I'll let you know how the story unfolds.
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I found a very mildly optioned ($43,475 MSRP) Explorer XLT not too far away from me that fits the bill. White (not my favorite color)/Black Interior with 18" Wheels (not the optional 20s), Captain's Chairs, The Tow Hitch, The Twin Panel Glass Moonroof, & The Pro Pilot 360 Assist+. I googled the dealership and emailed the sales person who has positive reviews. I wrote him a detailed email with most of the pertinent information (stock number, lease term & miles, I have excellent credit, details about my trade) he needs to provide me with a price. I tell him I can take delivery either this week or next.
I received an email back requesting my zip code & the VIN on my Pilot. I provide it to him.
Next I get an email asking me if I owe money on the Pilot (not sure what this has to do with anything). I reply yes along with the loan balance, who it is financed through, and that I got an offer from ALGO to buy it for $25K.
I'll let you know how the story unfolds.
It amazes me how a relatively straight forward transaction can be made so complicated. It would seem to me they could have provided you an answer from the initial information you provided. Good Luck!
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I found a very mildly optioned ($43,475 MSRP) Explorer XLT not too far away from me that fits the bill. White (not my favorite color)/Black Interior with 18" Wheels (not the optional 20s), Captain's Chairs, The Tow Hitch, The Twin Panel Glass Moonroof, & The Pro Pilot 360 Assist+. I googled the dealership and emailed the sales person who has positive reviews. I wrote him a detailed email with most of the pertinent information (stock number, lease term & miles, I have excellent credit, details about my trade) he needs to provide me with a price. I tell him I can take delivery either this week or next.
I received an email back requesting my zip code & the VIN on my Pilot. I provide it to him.
Next I get an email asking me if I owe money on the Pilot (not sure what this has to do with anything). I reply yes along with the loan balance, who it is financed through, and that I got an offer from ALGO to buy it for $25K.
I'll let you know how the story unfolds.
I can see needing your zip to see if there are any incentives. Not sure on the VIN. A customer would be foolish to tell them they have a Pilot Elite when its really an LX. Not sure what your payoff has to do with it.
Good luck! Let’s hope this dealer isn’t a Richard.
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I found a very mildly optioned ($43,475 MSRP) Explorer XLT not too far away from me that fits the bill. White (not my favorite color)/Black Interior with 18" Wheels (not the optional 20s), Captain's Chairs, The Tow Hitch, The Twin Panel Glass Moonroof, & The Pro Pilot 360 Assist+. I googled the dealership and emailed the sales person who has positive reviews. I wrote him a detailed email with most of the pertinent information (stock number, lease term & miles, I have excellent credit, details about my trade) he needs to provide me with a price. I tell him I can take delivery either this week or next.
I received an email back requesting my zip code & the VIN on my Pilot. I provide it to him.
Next I get an email asking me if I owe money on the Pilot (not sure what this has to do with anything). I reply yes along with the loan balance, who it is financed through, and that I got an offer from ALGO to buy it for $25K.
I'll let you know how the story unfolds.
I can see needing your zip to see if there are any incentives. Not sure on the VIN. A customer would be foolish to tell them they have a Pilot Elite when its really an LX. Not sure what your payoff has to do with it.
Good luck! Let’s hope this dealer isn’t a Richard.
If they are offering to buy your trade, they need the payoff to provide a complete quote.
I found a very mildly optioned ($43,475 MSRP) Explorer XLT not too far away from me that fits the bill. White (not my favorite color)/Black Interior with 18" Wheels (not the optional 20s), Captain's Chairs, The Tow Hitch, The Twin Panel Glass Moonroof, & The Pro Pilot 360 Assist+. I googled the dealership and emailed the sales person who has positive reviews. I wrote him a detailed email with most of the pertinent information (stock number, lease term & miles, I have excellent credit, details about my trade) he needs to provide me with a price. I tell him I can take delivery either this week or next.
I received an email back requesting my zip code & the VIN on my Pilot. I provide it to him.
Next I get an email asking me if I owe money on the Pilot (not sure what this has to do with anything). I reply yes along with the loan balance, who it is financed through, and that I got an offer from ALGO to buy it for $25K.
I'll let you know how the story unfolds.
I can see needing your zip to see if there are any incentives. Not sure on the VIN. A customer would be foolish to tell them they have a Pilot Elite when its really an LX. Not sure what your payoff has to do with it.
Good luck! Let’s hope this dealer isn’t a Richard.
If they are offering to buy your trade, they need the payoff to provide a complete quote.
That's the thing. The only variables are their price for their car and their offer for yours. But if they want to provide an entire quote sheet down to leasing/financing offers, they need all that other information too. If you're just curious, it can be mildly annoying, but when you're serious about a purchase, it's kinda nice to get the actual quote.
I found a very mildly optioned ($43,475 MSRP) Explorer XLT not too far away from me that fits the bill. White (not my favorite color)/Black Interior with 18" Wheels (not the optional 20s), Captain's Chairs, The Tow Hitch, The Twin Panel Glass Moonroof, & The Pro Pilot 360 Assist+. I googled the dealership and emailed the sales person who has positive reviews. I wrote him a detailed email with most of the pertinent information (stock number, lease term & miles, I have excellent credit, details about my trade) he needs to provide me with a price. I tell him I can take delivery either this week or next.
I received an email back requesting my zip code & the VIN on my Pilot. I provide it to him.
Next I get an email asking me if I owe money on the Pilot (not sure what this has to do with anything). I reply yes along with the loan balance, who it is financed through, and that I got an offer from ALGO to buy it for $25K.
I'll let you know how the story unfolds.
I can see needing your zip to see if there are any incentives. Not sure on the VIN. A customer would be foolish to tell them they have a Pilot Elite when its really an LX. Not sure what your payoff has to do with it.
Good luck! Let’s hope this dealer isn’t a Richard.
If they are offering to buy your trade, they need the payoff to provide a complete quote.
That's the thing. The only variables are their price for their car and their offer for yours. But if they want to provide an entire quote sheet down to leasing/financing offers, they need all that other information too. If you're just curious, it can be mildly annoying, but when you're serious about a purchase, it's kinda nice to get the actual quote.
You are both right, of course. The upside when a dealer does this is the quote is 100% accurate and actionable as opposed to working with numbers where the customer says they owe ‘about 10k’ on the trade.
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@breld said:
That's the thing. The only variables are their price for their car and their offer for yours. But if they want to provide an entire quote sheet down to leasing/financing offers, they need all that other information too. If you're just curious, it can be mildly annoying, but when you're serious about a purchase, it's kinda nice to get the actual quote.
I just hope I don’t get a “great news. You have $X equity in your Pilot, so once we use that as a down payment, your payment will be...” email.
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A 2010 Passat, looks very clean in the pictures. I believe that was the last year model which came with the good 2.0T engine, not the newer watered down engine. And the DSG transmission.
Looks nice. I really liked my 06 Passat 2.0t. I thought the 2010 Passat had the 6sp Aisin sourced automatic like my 06 had.
My 2008 Passat 2.0t also had the normal 6 speed automatic transmission with torque converter. But Motor Trend says all of the 2010's had the DSG
The Passat is equipped with VW's peppy 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four, which is now its only engine as the optional V-6 has been dropped. In addition, the six-speed manual and automatic gearboxes and the all-wheel drive option are also gone for 2010. None of that is really missed (except maybe the manual tranny), as the turbo-four -- mated to the standard auto-clutch DSG manual -- offers peppy response and good fuel economy.
That's the thing. The only variables are their price for their car and their offer for yours. But if they want to provide an entire quote sheet down to leasing/financing offers, they need all that other information too. If you're just curious, it can be mildly annoying, but when you're serious about a purchase, it's kinda nice to get the actual quote.
I just hope I don’t get a “great news. You have $X equity in your Pilot, so once we use that as a down payment, your payment will be...” email.
You'd lease the Explorer for sure, right? So with no tax savings to consider, you'd probably be better off just unloading the Pilot to Carvana, Vroom or Carmax? The Pilot must be high on their list of desired inventory.
I shopped the Maser Ghibli when I was considering the XF. I couldn't get comfy in the Maser, the ergonomics weren't great (well, Italian). Back seat a bit cramped (sounding just like Dad now!). And, could see the ChryCo bits, but they were bits that probably worked a whole lot better than their Italian counterparts! So, I took the safer, more reliable route and bought British.
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A 2010 Passat, looks very clean in the pictures. I believe that was the last year model which came with the good 2.0T engine, not the newer watered down engine. And the DSG transmission.
Looks nice. I really liked my 06 Passat 2.0t. I thought the 2010 Passat had the 6sp Aisin sourced automatic like my 06 had.
My 2008 Passat 2.0t also had the normal 6 speed automatic transmission with torque converter. But Motor Trend says all of the 2010's had the DSG
The Passat is equipped with VW's peppy 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four, which is now its only engine as the optional V-6 has been dropped. In addition, the six-speed manual and automatic gearboxes and the all-wheel drive option are also gone for 2010. None of that is really missed (except maybe the manual tranny), as the turbo-four -- mated to the standard auto-clutch DSG manual -- offers peppy response and good fuel economy.
I learned something today! It would be nice to know how the DSG performs vs the traditional auto. As you know VW reverted back the traditional auto on the 2.5, 1.8t and 2.0t.
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I learned something today! It would be nice to know how the DSG performs vs the traditional auto. As you know VW reverted back the traditional auto on the 2.5, 1.8t and 2.0t.
I had the 2008 2.0t with the normal automatic, and the 2013 TDI with the DSG. I have nothing against either tranny, but I will say the DSG is a bit clunky when dealing with stop-and-go traffic or trying to maneuver in a 13 story parking garage.
@breld said:
You'd lease the Explorer for sure, right? So with no tax savings to consider, you'd probably be better off just unloading the Pilot to Carvana, Vroom or Carmax? The Pilot must be high on their list of desired inventory.
Ford currently has a $2,750 “trade in incentive” rebate if you trade in your vehicle for a new Ford. It’s $1000 higher if you go for a Limited, ST, or Platinum.
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Just got an email back saying the General Manager is off today, so I’ll have to get back to you tomorrow about your Honda. Do you want to put all the equity in your Honda towards the lease?
I replied no. I’d like a check back for all of the equity in my Honda. $0 cap cost reduction with only 1st payment due at signing.
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good luck! Remember, you might pay a little more on the lease than if you wait until year end, but once supply opens back up your Pilot will likely be worth a lot less. So could be a wash.
or just keep the Honda, pay it off, and run it into the ground. Unless you made the fatal mistake of showing your wife something nicer when you might not be able to deliver it! That is how I ended up with the first RDX.
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You'd lease the Explorer for sure, right? So with no tax savings to consider, you'd probably be better off just unloading the Pilot to Carvana, Vroom or Carmax? The Pilot must be high on their list of desired inventory.
Ford currently has a $2,750 “trade in incentive” rebate if you trade in your vehicle for a new Ford. It’s $1000 higher if you go for a Limited, ST, or Platinum.
=============== END QUOTED MATERIAL+++++++++++++++++ At some point, a year or two back, before the pandemic, I had a $2,000 "private offer" from Ford. I had heard of such things from GM, but never from Ford, until I received mine in the mail.
Long since expired, of course.
ON EDIT: I see that blockquotes are getting messed up again.
Before I moved to VT, I used to HPDE in my Porsche 944T. Non S, so 217 HP. Suspension was set up, but stock motor. I hit +/-150 mph at Bridghampton (the greatest track that is now a golf course), Lime Rock, Watkins Glen and Pocono road course. 930's could pass me on the straights, but I would catch them in the corners
How long was that straight? Sorry to say, but Maybe broken speedometer. Or that had a crazy long straight that no longer exists anywhere else. Just research some of the tests all over the interwebs. 150 in a production car is not common in the least.
I own one car that at least in theory could do 150 but I’d never try that without some aerodynamic modifications. It’s rock solid at 90 but I’d be scared at 150 that it would go airborne.
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Well, good sign... the newest part seems to have fixed the Benz. Started her up and finally had no codes. Could only run it for a minute because I need to change the oil, tighten the water pump (probably replace the gasket), and get all the hoses and wires tucked away. But all other startups have had immediate rough running, stalling, and multiple codes. Crazy that one little metal ring could cause all those problems. I guess it is possible the whole unit was bad or clogged in some way and the missing ring was just a visual cue and not really the cause, but it is what it is.
Sad that I have so little free time that it took me this long. My weekends will free up a little in a couple of weeks after martial arts training takes a hiatus, so that will be nice. Although my little one is currently playing on 2 baseball teams, as well, so that hasn’t been conducive to getting chores done, either. But I don’t think the season could be much longer for those.
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https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/league-city-2010-volkswagen-passat/7308253932.html
A 2010 Passat, looks very clean in the pictures. I believe that was the last year model which came with the good 2.0T engine, not the newer watered down engine. And the DSG transmission.
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@laurasdada - not sure if you already got the info you needed, but if memory serves, you just need to include a copy of the sales order for your PHEV or EV along with the completed IRS form.
Nothing too in depth.
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As I posted in RWTIV:
So I went and looked at the M2. The Cadillac store was closed so I just did a walk around. It does look brand new(which it should) More weirdness: it has the $2,500 M Drivers Package which got the PO a day at the BMW PC and a 174 mph top speed(instead of the silly 155 mph limiter). I’m at least going to test drive it, although having to negotiate with that flakey dealer is discouraging.
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Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
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I wonder where people think they are legally and safely going to be able to break 155. Even the highest top speed at Laguna Seca at this year’s Best Driver’s Car, as set by Randy Pobst in a Ferrari F8 Tributo, was 148 mph.
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Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Sure... in a supercar.
'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
2025 Toyota Crown Signia Hybrid, 2022 Ram 2500 Laramie 6.4 Hemi, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata PRHT
How long was that straight? Sorry to say, but Maybe broken speedometer. Or that had a crazy long straight that no longer exists anywhere else. Just research some of the tests all over the interwebs. 150 in a production car is not common in the least.
'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
I imagine you could save thousands by going with a gently used 2019 or 2020, but nothing has popped up that strikes your fancy?
In any case, that one is beautiful. I like the LBB, but the Hockenheim is stunning in person.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
So is it weird that after all these years of ferrying around kids to school, sports, friends houses, etc....I’m a bit sad?
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
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
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
As I’ve said, In my stock MS3 I easily hit 130 mph on the front straight at Putnam- and I was one of the low key instructors who didn’t shoot for fastest lap in every session.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
@breld Yes, it’s not a good deal at $65k, but I believe $61k would be a decent price. As you know, M2 Comp prices are all over the place. The BMW Store in Cincinnati has a 2019 Hockenheim Silver car I may look at for $62.5k. It has 8.5k miles on it. Unfortunately, the BMW Store usually doesn’t deal much on their used cars.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
At least something out there is just as stupid as housing prices. Would look good parked in front of a 500K house that was 250K in 2016.
I do intend to go look at the car this evening (if my sick dog doesn't get worse), and I'll know more then. If the car is what it appears to be in the pictures (other than the stance!), I will ask for a look at the title. That will give away all "curbstoners", and those who only obtained the car to try and flip it.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
I received an email back requesting my zip code & the VIN on my Pilot. I provide it to him.
Next I get an email asking me if I owe money on the Pilot (not sure what this has to do with anything). I reply yes along with the loan balance, who it is financed through, and that I got an offer from ALGO to buy it for $25K.
I'll let you know how the story unfolds.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
Good luck! Let’s hope this dealer isn’t a Richard.
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
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2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
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 just hope I don’t get a “great news. You have $X equity in your Pilot, so once we use that as a down payment, your payment will be...” email.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
My 2008 Passat 2.0t also had the normal 6 speed automatic transmission with torque converter. But Motor Trend says all of the 2010's had the DSG
I just hope I don’t get a “great news. You have $X equity in your Pilot, so once we use that as a down payment, your payment will be...” email.
You'd lease the Explorer for sure, right? So with no tax savings to consider, you'd probably be better off just unloading the Pilot to Carvana, Vroom or Carmax? The Pilot must be high on their list of desired inventory.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
I shopped the Maser Ghibli when I was considering the XF. I couldn't get comfy in the Maser, the ergonomics weren't great (well, Italian). Back seat a bit cramped (sounding just like Dad now!). And, could see the ChryCo bits, but they were bits that probably worked a whole lot better than their Italian counterparts!
So, I took the safer, more reliable route and bought British.
'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...)
I learned something today!
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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Ford currently has a $2,750 “trade in incentive” rebate if you trade in your vehicle for a new Ford. It’s $1000 higher if you go for a Limited, ST, or Platinum.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
Just got an email back saying the General Manager is off today, so I’ll have to get back to you tomorrow about your Honda. Do you want to put all the equity in your Honda towards the lease?
I replied no. I’d like a check back for all of the equity in my Honda. $0 cap cost reduction with only 1st payment due at signing.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
or just keep the Honda, pay it off, and run it into the ground. Unless you made the fatal mistake of showing your wife something nicer when you might not be able to deliver it! That is how I ended up with the first RDX.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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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...)
Ford currently has a $2,750 “trade in incentive” rebate if you trade in your vehicle for a new Ford. It’s $1000 higher if you go for a Limited, ST, or Platinum.
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At some point, a year or two back, before the pandemic, I had a $2,000 "private offer" from Ford. I had heard of such things from GM, but never from Ford, until I received mine in the mail.
Long since expired, of course.
ON EDIT: I see that blockquotes are getting messed up again.
The local dealers who list a discount are at about $1000 of list for and XLT.
How long was that straight? Sorry to say, but Maybe broken speedometer. Or that had a crazy long straight that no longer exists anywhere else. Just research some of the tests all over the interwebs. 150 in a production car is not common in the least.
I own one car that at least in theory could do 150 but I’d never try that without some aerodynamic modifications. It’s rock solid at 90 but I’d be scared at 150 that it would go airborne.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible