I'm also guessing the odd color combo with the stick makes it hard to sell. From experience, many young folks that want stick, also want black interior and metallic or carbon fibre trim, insteads of browns with wood trim. Add the accident history (showing or not), and a red exterior and you have a hard to sell unit, hence the low price.
BMW buyers really go for the natural brown/black trim combo... on almost any color car..
For reference, refer back to the '02 325i wagon we were discussing earlier, that sold on eBay...
They have another color leather named Terra Cotta, that just flies out the door on used units...
Also.. except for a few special edition models, the brushed aluminum trim is standard on the stripper 3-series... Wood is standard on the premium package (though aluminum is an option).. just another strange anomaly in the Bimmer world..
'07s are all coming off 3-year leases, right now... If a BMW dealer has an '07 with under 50K miles and it isn't certified, then most likely, something is up... as is the case here...
I was hoping the car could be certified so that I could get $500 from the BMW CCA loyalty program and also get 0.9% financing. I figured that the added CPO cost would be partially offset by those two factors and the selling price would still be quite low compared to similar cars. I have a friend who works there and has access to useful info.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
It's really nice that you have an inside connection.
Have you considered a 550i? I test drove a 2008 recently was impressed. I was thinking of trading my X3 for a Infiniti M45, but the 550i was definitely more engaging ride. Used, they are not toooooo expensive.
I've been quite surprised at how reliable and trouble free the X3 has been. So far it's equaled or exceeded all the Japanese cars I've owned. Everybody told me I was doomed to huge repair bills, and tons of down time. So far it's cost me zero dollars outside of gas (CPO with 15K when I bought it). Services have been free, and pretty painless too. Anyway I've decided to keep it at least until the free service period runs out.
I've looked at a couple; it's a bit porky for a track car and manuals are few and far between. That said, it is a very good sports sedan.
Everybody told me I was doomed to huge repair bills, and tons of down time. So far it's cost me zero dollars outside of gas (CPO with 15K when I bought it). Services have been free, and pretty painless too. Anyway I've decided to keep it at least until the free service period runs out.
I've found that most of the BMW reliability/repair cost "experts" base their comments on sitting in one or two Bimmers at the local new car show, thumbing though Consumer Reports, and repeating fourth or fifth hand hearsay("My uncle knows a guy whose barber told him that a guy he worked with has a doctor that knows a guy who saw something on the internet about how BMW oil changes cost $500").
The most that I ever spent on one service visit occurred when I put off changing a noisy idler pulley on my wife's 128K 1997 528; my procrastination was rewarded by the pulley bearing disintegrating and taking out both belts and the fan shroud. I decided to let my independent BMW tech handle the repairs. While he had the car we decided to replace the radiator, the water pump, and the remaining idler pulley as a precaution. My tech also found and replaced a bad tie rod and had the car aligned. The total repair cost? $1161.
My Mazdaspeed has been much less reliable and has also cost more to run than almost every BMW I've owned over the past 27 years.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
If I agreed to the "posted" 30k dealer recommended service for my 03 jeep liberty, I'd come in at about $800. I get the oil changed for $20. Change the battery every 4-5 years as well as the coolant. The flush and fill costs $75. May do the trans and differential next year. Your cost on the bmw was very reasonable.
Those costs from edmunds are usually pretty much lower that the real world costs -- even at an indy. They do provide the actual service/parts requirements. When you get the oil changed, most shops include inspections of a pretty comprehensive nature without charge. One note -- I had a recent conversation with an owner of a well regarded indy bmw sales/service shop. He said that since bmw went to the "free" maintenance program, they have gutted the original service/inspection checklist. Big surprise -- the service /maintenance is included but cut every corner. He said when he does his servicing he does it by the old book which is much more comprehensive. Can't confirm his allegation but sounds credible.
makes sense....'free' becomes 'not what we'd do if you we're paying original fees for same'. Hopefully, that won't translate to 'neglected BMWs off lease', but y'know that's probably gonna happen. :sick:
Nice buy -- is that dirt on the hood and front facsia? Geez, you'd think the dealer you bought it from could at least wash it before delivering it to a customer ..... :P
Seriously, it looks like a pretty decent runner .. let's hope the inspection doesn't turn up anything awful.
Speaking of addicts, I recently reconnected with a childhood friend via Facebook. He and his brother were into cars in a serious way -- they installed Recaros into a Dodge D50 pickup they owned. When we all lived in California, we went to IMSA races at both Riverside and Laguna Seca - I've still got the pictures from those trips.
Peter tells me that both he and his brother are racing Spec Racer Fords - and, based on the pictures he's posted, they've also competed in the 24 Hours of LeMons.
At one point, their dad owned a very nice 914-6 so I asked Peter about its current status. I'll let him take up the story in his response to me:
Unfortunately, the 914-6 met a sad end. I had the engine rebuilt in 1994. Shipped the car to Chicago. Then totaled it on my first test drive out here. I replaced it in a sense with another mid-engined car last year. After a three year build process I took delivery of a Lola T70 Coupe replica. It is a little heavier than the 914-6 at 2150 pounds but the power to weight is much better. It has a 383 small block Chevy running through a Porsche 930 transaxle.
"After a three year build process I took delivery of a Lola T70 Coupe replica. It is a little heavier than the 914-6 at 2150 pounds but the power to weight is much better. It has a 383 small block Chevy running through a Porsche 930 transaxle."
Yeah that's dirt on the hood. It's been sitting in an underground garage for 6 months. I bought it privately not from a dealer (I work as a dealer anyways )
It drives ok but the inspection came back not so good. Needs some work here and there. I'm going to try and smog it today and see what happens.
Not sure if this is the right place to relate this but here goes.
A guy from out of town had his parents come look at a truck I have for sale. He wanted to know if I would hold it over the weekend for him. I agreed if he would pay down on the truck. His dad told me if the son did not buy it, he would buy it. I wrote a receipt for the payment and in writing referred to it as "good faith" downpayment. I considered the truck sold and told people the truck had been sold. When the son came down, he decided he did want the truck. I told him I hated to see him lose his money paid down on it in good faith. He did not agree to this. He said he didn't think that was right, he he did not know the money was nonrefundable. I told the dad told me if he did not take the truck he (dad) would take it. He called his mom and had her cll the dad to see if he wa serious about taking the truck. Whether she called the dad or not, I have no idea, but I was told the answer was no. T o make a long story short, I agreed to refund his money when the truck sells as I would not feel exactly right about keeping it and gave it to him in writing. This be said, I do feel like I missed a sale during the time I was holding it for him, because I had to tell a very interested caller the truck had sold unless somehow the deal fell through. He asked me to keep his # in case this happened. He is now wanting the truck as soon as he sells his as he does not want to have two trucks.
I do intend to refund the money paid for holding the truck when it sells at the price it was "sold" for to the first guy. I feel like I was scammed into holding this truck. Does Alabama have right of recission or buyers remorse law?
P.S. the son who is a grown man said the truck was a good truck, ran good, etc., but was a little rough for what he wanted. Still had holes in the dash where a radio had been when it was a meter reader truck for the city I live in. Other than that I had a picture in my ad on craig's list. I also told him about the few cosmetic things that the truck had.
Anyone ever have an experience like this and care to comment?
I considered the truck sold and told people the truck had been sold. You told the people who left a deposit that it was sold or someone else interested in it?
Who gave you the deposit, the dad or the son?
That's why I never hold anything for anyone unless they have cash in hand or give me a non refundable deposit (written on a receipt in bold letters).
I had many craigslist buyers flake out on stuff, promising they'll buy it for sure, saying they'll be there first thing in the morning yada yada only to never show up or even make a courtesy call.
Whenever I sell stuff it's always first come first serve no holding for anyone.
Personally, I'd refund the deposit and move on with it. Sounds like you have at least one other interested buyer. I would just take it as part of the experience of selling you car privately - some people back out. If you don't want to miss out on other potential opportunities while you're holding the car, don't agree to hold it.
I told others the truck was sold after the "good faith" money was paid.
The son got the dad to pay the money to me for him, since he was out of town. The parents are also not from here, but live closer than the son.
"Good faith" money to me means nonrefundable, same as earnest money. Not obligated to be refundable if buyer just changes mind. I do wish I had used the words "non refundable" in a way.
Does not really matter as I will reurn the money ...when and if the truck sells for the price he and I had agreed on.
I don't get some people. He seems to think he was loaning me $300 for the honor of holding the truck then giving him the money back. Heheh, if that was the case why charge anything??
" you say "the son did want the truck".....? Obviously you meant 'did NOT want the truck, eh? "
When he got here and actually saw the truck with his own eyes, yes, I meant to say he did not want it.
When he asked me to hold it and got his dad to pay me the money to hold it until he could get down here, I assumed he wanted it.
Live and learn, but it sure leaves a bad taste. I told him I would mail him a check when it sold. heheh, he said he could have his mom come down and get it.
That may be best. I don't really want to see him again. Kind want to jerk a knot in his ars. I am 54 and kept my cool, but sometimes when I think about it :mad: .
What kind of "work here and there" are we talking about?
Easy, weekend kind of stuff ... or, "honey, we need to dip into the kid's college fund" kind of stuff?
Basically it's more suitable for track use than road use as the components that need replacing are all performance items (suspenstion, engine, exhaust, etc), and it can't even get tested for smog due to exhaust leaks. Engine could be swapped or fixed but a swap would probably be cheaper. Body is ok.
I mean it's a sharp looking beater basically. It's fun to drive and the turbo whoosh behind me sounds cool too. If that is actually turbo whoosh, or just air leaking through the t top seals.
Actually this car would be a perfect LeMons candidate due to the price I paid for it!
Yeah, I'm way behind some folks. But living in a condo makes car collecting a bit difficult. I really rather put money into a property and then buy up all the cars I ever wanted.
What are your 6 vehicles again? I know you bought that Volvo, and still have the old ZX, but I forget the rest of your collection.
yer right. Hadn't thought about that. I'd really rather be done with SUVs, frankly. I think the microvan and the wagon are ideal for a family of 4.
To be honest, I'm kind of anxious to sell off some stuff here. Taking up both garage spaces and 4 of my parking spots is a bit much.... at least according to visitors.
'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
To be honest, I'm kind of anxious to sell off some stuff here. Taking up both garage spaces and 4 of my parking spots is a bit much.... at least according to visitors.
Nah, you just need a bigger garage... :P
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
oh, i know! I can't wait till the day I can build my additional 4-car garage... if it will fit. Might need to be 3. Extra deep, heated floor, lift, etc.
'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
oh, i know! I can't wait till the day I can build my additional 4-car garage... if it will fit. Might need to be 3. Extra deep, heated floor, lift, etc.
I'm starting to plan for when I'm going to have to add onto my garage. My DeSoto is off at the mechanic right now, and probably will be for several more months. Well, when it's done, my uncle told me he doesn't want me parking it in my grandmother's garage anymore. Not that he's probably going to park anything in there, but he said it just gets in the way. I think he hates having to walk around it if he's on one side of the garage and needs something from the other side.
Anyway, when the DeSoto comes home, I'm going to have to kick my 5th Ave out of my garage. I'm planning on doing a shed roof type carport off the back. Nothing too fancy...just post and beam construction, same as the garage, just with open sides. And a gravel floor, rather than concrete. I'll have it run the whole length of the back of the garage, so I can get the 5th Ave and the other NYer back there. Right now the other one's sitting out in the weather, and not taking it too well. It sprung a leak in the back door area and the footwell filled up with water. I shamwow-ed the water out and covered over the door with plastic, so it's holding for now.
I guess my priorities are mixed up when I want to build a structure for a $500 Chrysler, yet I don't care if my "new" Park Ave Ultra sits out in the elements! :surprise:
I have a two-car garage under the house as well as an unheated detached garage. Our house is a smaller version of the Wythe House in Colonial Williamsburg and someday I'd like to build a fully equipped garage disguised as a carriage house. I have a friend with a 12 car garage; heated floor, above-ground lift, upstairs library and workshop... I hate him.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
My neighbor always bought used Jag's. Used mercedes too. Would regale me on how much he saved and how nothing rode like the Jag. He never had one problem with the Jags. Took them to indy mechanics -- never the dealer. The mb was the same except a couple of years ago he left the subdivision in the mb in 20 degree weather with the rear window down. Seems the lift motor died. Never asked him how much it cost. The old dude died this fall. 84 years old. See his wife in the mb -- don't know what happened to the jag.
Well, maybe not evil. Andthe price might be a tad optimistic for the miles. But, a 5 speed V0 T5. Not something you see every day.
I happened to be in ithaca today, and drove by this place. if I had know what they had, I might have stopped! And royally ticked off my wife by doing it...
What's the story on the Infiniti G35 coupes? The local Infiniti dealer and Carmax both have cars with manual trannies. A friend has been looking at them and I don't know enough to advise him yay or nay.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
My dad has an '03 6-speed manual sedan. With the exception of needing new brakes a bit early, its been a zero issue car. Its also very fun to drive with plenty of torque (it doesn't care what gear you are in) and responsive steering. He doesn't have the aero pkg or the nav/tech pkg, just the base sport pkg car.
I think if I wanted to have a fancy coupe, I would have the G35 on the list. If I wanted something for sporting events and could do a 2-seater, I would go with a 350z. I would also look at the Genesis coupe.
Yup. Very reliable, for the most part. But... what year? They started having some oil burning issues in the '05+ models with the "rev-up" engine. One thing to check when looking at a used one is to pull the rear-most driver's-side plug wire. If it is dry, good. If it has oil, read here.
'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
Yeah, that's crazy $$ for the miles. And what is with the wheels? It says something there about snows and wheels ... but where are the stock ones? I don't know if those were one of the options, but they look alot like those on my Lincoln LS. They also appear to be maybe a tad small(?).
'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 didn't see it. Just drove past the place, and noticed the name, so looked it up when I got home.
I am guessing that those are the snows on dedicated wheels, and the standard wheels/tires are floating around somewhere. With the amount of snow they get up there, and the massive hills, I would put snows on anything I expected to drive on a regular basis!
It's an ivy league college town. Probably got Volvos everywhere.
I've always liked the G35/7 coupes as well. I'll definitely take a look at one if I sell my 530. I actually took the first step and put it on CL this past weekend. Can't believe it hasn't sold yet .
As much as I like the 3-series coupes, the idea of the Infiniti appeals to me for the LT reliability and service reputation. I have yet to drive a G coupe, but from reading reviews my guess is it's a bit less refined than the 3. Anyone with first-hand experience?
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It also helps to have an inside source at the dealership.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
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For reference, refer back to the '02 325i wagon we were discussing earlier, that sold on eBay...
They have another color leather named Terra Cotta, that just flies out the door on used units...
Also.. except for a few special edition models, the brushed aluminum trim is standard on the stripper 3-series... Wood is standard on the premium package (though aluminum is an option).. just another strange anomaly in the Bimmer world..
'07s are all coming off 3-year leases, right now... If a BMW dealer has an '07 with under 50K miles and it isn't certified, then most likely, something is up... as is the case here...
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How did you find out that the car had damage? The dealer tell you? It's a bummer that we cannot trust carfax, I've seen this before.
I was hoping the car could be certified so that I could get $500 from the BMW CCA loyalty program and also get 0.9% financing. I figured that the added CPO cost would be partially offset by those two factors and the selling price would still be quite low compared to similar cars. I have a friend who works there and has access to useful info.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Have you considered a 550i? I test drove a 2008 recently was impressed. I was thinking of trading my X3 for a Infiniti M45, but the 550i was definitely more engaging ride. Used, they are not toooooo expensive.
I've been quite surprised at how reliable and trouble free the X3 has been. So far it's equaled or exceeded all the Japanese cars I've owned. Everybody told me I was doomed to huge repair bills, and tons of down time. So far it's cost me zero dollars outside of gas (CPO with 15K when I bought it). Services have been free, and pretty painless too. Anyway I've decided to keep it at least until the free service period runs out.
I've looked at a couple; it's a bit porky for a track car and manuals are few and far between. That said, it is a very good sports sedan.
Everybody told me I was doomed to huge repair bills, and tons of down time. So far it's cost me zero dollars outside of gas (CPO with 15K when I bought it). Services have been free, and pretty painless too. Anyway I've decided to keep it at least until the free service period runs out.
I've found that most of the BMW reliability/repair cost "experts" base their comments on sitting in one or two Bimmers at the local new car show, thumbing though Consumer Reports, and repeating fourth or fifth hand hearsay("My uncle knows a guy whose barber told him that a guy he worked with has a doctor that knows a guy who saw something on the internet about how BMW oil changes cost $500").
The most that I ever spent on one service visit occurred when I put off changing a noisy idler pulley on my wife's 128K 1997 528; my procrastination was rewarded by the pulley bearing disintegrating and taking out both belts and the fan shroud. I decided to let my independent BMW tech handle the repairs. While he had the car we decided to replace the radiator, the water pump, and the remaining idler pulley as a precaution. My tech also found and replaced a bad tie rod and had the car aligned. The total repair cost?
$1161.
My Mazdaspeed has been much less reliable and has also cost more to run than almost every BMW I've owned over the past 27 years.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
The difference seems to be in what's inspected - both services get you an oil and filter change, air filter, cabin filter and brake fluid flush.
My guess is that some dealers don't follow Edmund's estimates when they price out the service costs.
One note -- I had a recent conversation with an owner of a well regarded indy bmw sales/service shop. He said that since bmw went to the "free" maintenance program, they have gutted the original service/inspection checklist. Big surprise -- the service /maintenance is included but cut every corner. He said when he does his servicing he does it by the old book which is much more comprehensive. Can't confirm his allegation but sounds credible.
That's my 11th car. My average of 1 (new to me) car a year is slipping but this will help bring up my average. :shades:
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Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
(DOES it run? Does it still have the original engine as far as you know?)
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
Seriously, it looks like a pretty decent runner .. let's hope the inspection doesn't turn up anything awful.
Speaking of addicts, I recently reconnected with a childhood friend via Facebook. He and his brother were into cars in a serious way -- they installed Recaros into a Dodge D50 pickup they owned. When we all lived in California, we went to IMSA races at both Riverside and Laguna Seca - I've still got the pictures from those trips.
Peter tells me that both he and his brother are racing Spec Racer Fords - and, based on the pictures he's posted, they've also competed in the 24 Hours of LeMons.
At one point, their dad owned a very nice 914-6 so I asked Peter about its current status. I'll let him take up the story in his response to me:
Unfortunately, the 914-6 met a sad end. I had the engine rebuilt in 1994. Shipped the car to Chicago. Then totaled it on my first test drive out here. I replaced it in a sense with another mid-engined car last year. After a three year build process I took delivery of a Lola T70 Coupe replica. It is a little heavier than the 914-6 at 2150 pounds but the power to weight is much better. It has a 383 small block Chevy running through a Porsche 930 transaxle.
Wow - pictures?
It drives ok but the inspection came back not so good. Needs some work here and there. I'm going to try and smog it today and see what happens.
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What kind of "work here and there" are we talking about?
Easy, weekend kind of stuff ... or, "honey, we need to dip into the kid's college fund" kind of stuff?
A guy from out of town had his parents come look at a truck I have for sale. He wanted to know if I would hold it over the weekend for him.
I agreed if he would pay down on the truck. His dad told me if the son did not buy it, he would buy it.
I wrote a receipt for the payment and in writing referred to it as "good faith" downpayment.
I considered the truck sold and told people the truck had been sold.
When the son came down, he decided he did want the truck. I told him I hated to see him lose his money paid down on it in good faith. He did not agree to this. He said he didn't think that was right, he he did not know the money was nonrefundable.
I told the dad told me if he did not take the truck he (dad) would take it. He called his mom and had her cll the dad to see if he wa serious about taking the truck. Whether she called the dad or not, I have no idea, but I was told the answer was no.
T o make a long story short, I agreed to refund his money when the truck sells as I would not feel exactly right about keeping it and gave it to him in writing.
This be said, I do feel like I missed a sale during the time I was holding it for him, because I had to tell a very interested caller the truck had sold unless somehow the deal fell through. He asked me to keep his # in case this happened. He is now wanting the truck as soon as he sells his as he does not want to have two trucks.
I do intend to refund the money paid for holding the truck when it sells at the price it was "sold" for to the first guy. I feel like I was scammed into holding this truck.
Does Alabama have right of recission or buyers remorse law?
P.S. the son who is a grown man said the truck was a good truck, ran good, etc., but was a little rough for what he wanted. Still had holes in the dash where a radio had been when it was a meter reader truck for the city I live in. Other than that I had a picture in my ad on craig's list. I also told him about the few cosmetic things that the truck had.
Anyone ever have an experience like this and care to comment?
I considered the truck sold and told people the truck had been sold. You told the people who left a deposit that it was sold or someone else interested in it?
Who gave you the deposit, the dad or the son?
That's why I never hold anything for anyone unless they have cash in hand or give me a non refundable deposit (written on a receipt in bold letters).
I had many craigslist buyers flake out on stuff, promising they'll buy it for sure, saying they'll be there first thing in the morning yada yada only to never show up or even make a courtesy call.
Whenever I sell stuff it's always first come first serve no holding for anyone.
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The son got the dad to pay the money to me for him, since he was out of town. The parents are also not from here, but live closer than the son.
"Good faith" money to me means nonrefundable, same as earnest money. Not obligated to be refundable if buyer just changes mind.
I do wish I had used the words "non refundable" in a way.
Does not really matter as I will reurn the money ...when and if the truck sells for the price he and I had agreed on.
I don't get some people. He seems to think he was loaning me $300 for the honor of holding the truck then giving him the money back. Heheh, if that was the case why charge anything??
When he got here and actually saw the truck with his own eyes, yes, I meant to say he did not want it.
When he asked me to hold it and got his dad to pay me the money to hold it until he could get down here, I assumed he wanted it.
Live and learn, but it sure leaves a bad taste. I told him I would mail him a check when it sold. heheh, he said he could have his mom come down and get it.
That may be best. I don't really want to see him again. Kind want to jerk a knot in his ars. I am 54 and kept my cool, but sometimes when I think about it :mad: .
Oh, you have to step that up!
Heck, I've got 6 right this minute!
'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
Easy, weekend kind of stuff ... or, "honey, we need to dip into the kid's college fund" kind of stuff?
Basically it's more suitable for track use than road use as the components that need replacing are all performance items (suspenstion, engine, exhaust, etc), and it can't even get tested for smog due to exhaust leaks. Engine could be swapped or fixed but a swap would probably be cheaper. Body is ok.
I mean it's a sharp looking beater basically. It's fun to drive and the turbo whoosh behind me sounds cool too. If that is actually turbo whoosh, or just air leaking through the t top seals.
Actually this car would be a perfect LeMons candidate due to the price I paid for it!
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What are your 6 vehicles again? I know you bought that Volvo, and still have the old ZX, but I forget the rest of your collection.
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Let's see if I can get it right ...
Mazda pickup
Mazda 5 - for wifey (Volvo got sold for that one)
MB 190E 2.6
BMW 3-series convertible
Nissan 300ZX
and, and, and ........
Darn, I know you just picked one up a week or two ago to replace the MB
Shoot. Guess I need to admit that my memory isn't quite what it used to be.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
So, a wagon ... and a minivan.
A 2-seat sports car and a convertible.
A pickup truck and a 4-door sedan.
I think the q household has every type of vehicle available .. except an SUV.
To be honest, I'm kind of anxious to sell off some stuff here. Taking up both garage spaces and 4 of my parking spots is a bit much.... at least according to visitors.
'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
Nah, you just need a bigger garage... :P
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
'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'm starting to plan for when I'm going to have to add onto my garage. My DeSoto is off at the mechanic right now, and probably will be for several more months. Well, when it's done, my uncle told me he doesn't want me parking it in my grandmother's garage anymore. Not that he's probably going to park anything in there, but he said it just gets in the way. I think he hates having to walk around it if he's on one side of the garage and needs something from the other side.
Anyway, when the DeSoto comes home, I'm going to have to kick my 5th Ave out of my garage. I'm planning on doing a shed roof type carport off the back. Nothing too fancy...just post and beam construction, same as the garage, just with open sides. And a gravel floor, rather than concrete. I'll have it run the whole length of the back of the garage, so I can get the 5th Ave and the other NYer back there. Right now the other one's sitting out in the weather, and not taking it too well. It sprung a leak in the back door area and the footwell filled up with water. I shamwow-ed the water out and covered over the door with plastic, so it's holding for now.
I guess my priorities are mixed up when I want to build a structure for a $500 Chrysler, yet I don't care if my "new" Park Ave Ultra sits out in the elements! :surprise:
I hate him.
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
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
'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
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I happened to be in ithaca today, and drove by this place. if I had know what they had, I might have stopped! And royally ticked off my wife by doing it...
http://volvonly.com/inventory/vehicle.php?stock_number=01VO7320
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
My dad has an '03 6-speed manual sedan. With the exception of needing new brakes a bit early, its been a zero issue car. Its also very fun to drive with plenty of torque (it doesn't care what gear you are in) and responsive steering. He doesn't have the aero pkg or the nav/tech pkg, just the base sport pkg car.
I think if I wanted to have a fancy coupe, I would have the G35 on the list. If I wanted something for sporting events and could do a 2-seater, I would go with a 350z. I would also look at the Genesis coupe.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
'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
'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 am guessing that those are the snows on dedicated wheels, and the standard wheels/tires are floating around somewhere. With the amount of snow they get up there, and the massive hills, I would put snows on anything I expected to drive on a regular basis!
It's an ivy league college town. Probably got Volvos everywhere.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
As much as I like the 3-series coupes, the idea of the Infiniti appeals to me for the LT reliability and service reputation. I have yet to drive a G coupe, but from reading reviews my guess is it's a bit less refined than the 3. Anyone with first-hand experience?
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman