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@nyccarguy - I must have missed a post, would the JGC replace the Pilot once the Wrangler arrives and you start driving the Pilot?
Here’s hoping your 4xe is good to go.
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
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
A buddy of mine ordered a new RAV (9 weeks) and traded out of his Corolla lease. Here it is for sale. Are people really paying this much?
https://www.toyotaofrunnemede.com/certified/Toyota/2019-Toyota-Corolla-4dd8d4e80a0e09713dd4c4a7b0bfb016.htm
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
@tjc78 - according to the description, that Corolla is a RARE manual transmission model, so I’m sure it commands a premium.
That looks like a very ambitious asking price to me. My neighbor’s 2020 Camry was far less.
It’s not a manual. Wrong data.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
Makes me think of when I last visited the MB dealer and mentioned my residual is 45K, was told you won't find a 19 E450 with under 20K on it like my car for anywhere near that. Scary that the Corolla is less than 20K more (and I assume at or above original MSRP)
but hard to justify buying that instead of a brand new Si for about the same price. Or a few grand more for a Civic hatch 6 speed sport touring.
EDIT: just saw that it is actually a CVT Makes the situation even worse. compare that to a Civic EX CVT for less money.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
It's blue and a manual.
25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd
I've thought about registering, but that might be too tempting.
so far the price seems reasonable.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd
so paying a few grand more up front, will probably end up a lot cheaper after you have to take care of the needs any old car has.
10K seems very reasonable.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
before today, I don't think I've ever seen a car ad include the word "car" in the title of the ad. /facepalm
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Tell ya what, an S60 T5 manual in that color combo and those miles would HAVE to wind up in my driveway.
'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
'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
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
'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 love this one.
25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd
'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
25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd
The best thing is, the shop that did the work has a warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes last. Given that we're averaging 6-7K a year on it now, that warranty is good for 5 or 6 years.
Of course, this has me looking a new (used) cars - right now my focus is on the X3 M40i, SQ5 or GLC43, all of which can be had in the mid to upper $40's around town.
Any opinions on these? I know @breld has owned 2 of the three (and, they had two GLC300's).
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
All nice cars. Decide first what style you want. And don’t buy the Audi to keep.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Loved the Volvo but not at that price.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Those have the full automatic super clean cycle option. As opposed to the manual clean cycle.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Me too. I guess us know-it-alls should just bump up our number by 25%. Glad I’m not in the market now.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
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.
would be nice to have some update on timing for the Hybrid I ordered too, but I don't expect that to be built until probably April range so not likely to get a build date on that until February or so.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Another sharp looking 4th Gen Prelude is going up on Cars & Bids. Be on the look out for a 1995 Prelude VTEC in Milano Red. The guy was posting it for sale on a Prelude FB group. Said he was looking for $14,500. Recent services completed. Less than 100K miles. Should be interesting.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
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)
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Still very happy that I left that shuttle job I had for five months. Discovered I'd rather not work with the public, working behind the scenes is so much better & less stressful. Can see myself staying at Enterprise for many years even if we do end up moving to the Orlando area. We have a couple drivers who summer up north and work for Enterprise where they go. Makes sense really as it is the same company, just a different location. Really thought I'd retire again when I reach 70 but have decided to just see how things go. No sense making plans for the future as we don't know what that future will be. Think it best to just take life one day at a time right now. Still haven't heard if our one daughter is going to transfer up to Orlando or closer to us. Figure by February, she'll know what's next for her. Then, we can make our plans if need be.
Happy Thanksgiving folks!!
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)
Happy Thanksgiving and good health to all
Happy thanksgiving to everyone & your families! We are hosting again this year. While it is a lot of prep work & clean up, I much prefer it to sitting in traffic for 1 1/2 - 2 hours each way to what is normally an hour-ish to get either to my parents or my in laws. Plus my wife and I both have to work tomorrow so we get to spend a little time at home. My wife and I each got to ride the Peloton.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
I’m saving my peloton ride for tomorrow. That might be a mistake.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
I’m saving my peloton ride for tomorrow. That might be a mistake.
Happy Thanksgiving all!
There’s no way I could throw a leg over my Peloton right now.
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
My family is bucking tradition and taking it relatively easy. Some bread, some pie, some homemade cranberry sauce, and a large stew!
I know it’s probably too late for some of you turkeys but in case you haven’t heard it ain’t safe to stick your neck out today. We’ll see how many of you don’t show up tomorrow. For those that survived…Happy Thanksgiving.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Happy thanksgiving all! I have turkey #1 of two in the fryer as we speak. Grateful for this community this year (and all years)!
I understand deep fried turkey is great but the one time I had it I didn’t like it at all. My nieces husband destroyed it and worse yet by the time he used a dull knife to cut it it was more like pulled turkey. I should have known an auto body guy didn’t know anything about cooking. And my niece doesn’t even know how to use a can opener so no help there either. Worst Thanksgiving meal I ever had. Never going back there again I can tell you that and Mrs. j knows it. In fact, I’ve told her to have a few excuses ready just in case we’re ever invited again. Please car gods, don’t do that to me again.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Soon after, we needed to go home to check on something... thanks for the party! lol
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2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech