Congrats! Hydro and Saddle should be a nice combo. I regretted not getting all weather mats but Weather Tech finally came out with rear mats for the 4xe. Ordered mine and they are due tomorrow.
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Just to see where I stand, I submitted the mach-e to a couple of the usual suspects. Winner thus far is ALgo (who I sold my Jeep to) at $50,500. That would put me at $10k in my favor.
Do you have to own the Mach-E for a specific amount of time in order to claim the tax credit?
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Just to see where I stand, I submitted the mach-e to a couple of the usual suspects. Winner thus far is ALgo (who I sold my Jeep to) at $50,500. That would put me at $10k in my favor.
Do you have to wait for a title from the state? That takes 4-6 weeks, where I live.
Just to see where I stand, I submitted the mach-e to a couple of the usual suspects. Winner thus far is ALgo (who I sold my Jeep to) at $50,500. That would put me at $10k in my favor.
Do you have to own the Mach-E for a specific amount of time in order to claim the tax credit?
Not that I have found. But it will be with me for a little while. I have no idea when any of the other vehicle orders are due in. However, my wife informed me she doesn't like driving the mach-e.
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Just to see where I stand, I submitted the mach-e to a couple of the usual suspects. Winner thus far is ALgo (who I sold my Jeep to) at $50,500. That would put me at $10k in my favor.
Do you have to wait for a title from the state? That takes 4-6 weeks, where I live.
yes. I don't know how long that will be. I asked the F&I guy what his experience has been. The expression on his face made me think he has no clue, but he said "a few weeks."
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The prices on the used market continue to amaze me. To think that 3 year old cars with 60K are selling at new car prices is insane. I have a service appointment for the Q5 tomorrow. Looking at the new inventory I found this disclaimer sums up the current sales environment: "Dealer Sets Actual Price"
2.0L 4 Engine Automatic 23/28 mpg City/Hwy Glacier White Metallic Exterior Atlas Beige Interior Stock #: A17244 Trim: S Line Premium Plus 45 Tfsi Quattro Total MSRP Dealer Sets Actual Price $53,605 1.49% APR* for 60 months.
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@oldfarmer50 said:
Just got the bad news on my kid’s Fusion. It wasn’t a head gasket, thank goodness but it was a gasket related to the timing chain cover which was an even bigger job. $2500 which include a free oil pan because the tech cracked it while doing the other work.
On most of the old cars I run it wouldn’t be worth it but at 38k miles it’s probably still worth more than I paid for it 18 months ago considering the market.
You said, “the tech cracked the oil pan”. How can you do that unless it’s plastic and even then that’s inexcusable. I’d say you had a grease monkey doing the work. A real tech (I’ll never understand the name change) would not have done that.
To answer my question about the name change, I guess being called a “tech” implies a level of greater competence but l’ve never experienced that. The only tech that’s ever worked on my cars has been me. Probably because I want it done right not quick like, “hurry up. We gotta get another car in here”. And people laugh when I say I always check all 20 lug nuts before I move my car if the work involved required taking my tires off, like state inspections and such.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Just got the bad news on my kid’s Fusion. It wasn’t a head gasket, thank goodness but it was a gasket related to the timing chain cover which was an even bigger job. $2500 which include a free oil pan because the tech cracked it while doing the other work.
On most of the old cars I run it wouldn’t be worth it but at 38k miles it’s probably still worth more than I paid for it 18 months ago considering the market.
You said, “the tech cracked the oil pan”. How can you do that unless it’s plastic and even then that’s inexcusable. I’d say you had a grease monkey doing the work. A real tech (I’ll never understand the name change) would not have done that.
To answer my question about the name change, I guess being called a “tech” implies a level of greater competence but l’ve never experienced that. The only tech that’s ever worked on my cars has been me. Probably because I want it done right not quick like, “hurry up. We gotta get another car in here”. And people laugh when I say I always check all 20 lug nuts before I move my car if the work involved required taking my tires off, like state inspections and such.
jmonroe
I wondered that too. He may have said “bent” the pan but I could have heard wrong. I know the oil pan on those Duratec engines is a complicated two piece affair. Complicated to the point that mu indie mechanic won’t touch them. I’ll ask for further info when we pick up the car.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I probably should have ordered A 4xe too. Though driving a wrangler first would be a good idea.
Bah. Don't you have a Maverick or two on order with just a YouTube first drive video to go on? All the kool kids are ordering vehicles just to flip these days.
@ab348 said:
Bah. Don't you have a Maverick or two on order with just a YouTube first drive video to go on? All the kool kids are ordering vehicles just to flip these days.
Not ALL the kool kids but I’m learning a thing or two in here. If I can flip a house, why not a car? Shouldn’t take as long. I’m thinking the gates are about to open.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
I am completely unsurprised. Just another reason why it's probably best not to try pushing too much tech through a car. The whole idea that a car's lifespan should or even might resemble that of a handheld device is ludicrous, at best.
A better option is to always use the owner's handheld (or in-home network) as a conduit. For 99.9% of people, that's going to work quite well and avoid hiccups for decades, most likely.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2013 Ford F250 Lariat D, 1976 Ford F250, 1969 Chevrolet C20, 1969 Ford Econoline 100
Just to see where I stand, I submitted the mach-e to a couple of the usual suspects. Winner thus far is ALgo (who I sold my Jeep to) at $50,500. That would put me at $10k in my favor.
Do you have to own the Mach-E for a specific amount of time in order to claim the tax credit?
Not that I have found. But it will be with me for a little while. I have no idea when any of the other vehicle orders are due in. However, my wife informed me she doesn't like driving the mach-e.
Well, dang. You just keep winning on this deal!
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2013 Ford F250 Lariat D, 1976 Ford F250, 1969 Chevrolet C20, 1969 Ford Econoline 100
I actually got a good test drive in a Maverick already. Around 15 minutes, mixed driving. I also wouldn’t buy with trying whatever it was when it arrives before deciding.
I’m getting something to keep, not flip, so I better like it.
I saw that too. A small dip in housing prices too,
still steams my clams that I might have missed out on selling at the peak. Though at least I didn't order a new build at record high prices and get shafted on both ends. At least if I sell at the spring at a lower price, I should be getting the same benefit on the buy side.
I've read of a dip in housing price increases/rates, but not actual prices. That market is still insane, especially in regions like here where there's still endless in-migration. At least gasoline has softened a little.
if this did not have the infamous 3 valve Triton V8, it would be interesting. Pull the tint off, and I kinda like it!
I suppose you would just have to figure into your purchase price taking it in for new timing gear and rocker arms as preventive maintenance.
There is a guy on Youtube that is an expert Ford tech that puts out videos on these engines. I watched a bunch. Really interesting. And somewhat scary if you own one! Too bad he is out in Indiana or Illinois someplace.
I was keeping an eye on this. I was already out when it broke $8k. I can’t believe how high it went. Must be a record sale probably dating back to when they were just a few years old.
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I was keeping an eye on this. I was already out when it broke $8k. I can’t believe how high it went. Must be a record sale probably dating back to when they were just a few years old.
after reading the listing it seems less crazy. Somebody spent a whole lot of money on that. Seems totally rebuilt, and upgraded along the way. So if you want a nice, turnkey one, this was probably it.
of course, now everybody with a needy, clapped out unit will expect to get $15k for it.
you probably could not have gotten the ratty one to the condition of that one that just sold for $10k though if you were paying a quality shop to do the work.
you probably could not have gotten the ratty one to the condition of that one that just sold for $10k though if you were paying a quality shop to do the work.
True.. At the time we were shopping for my son, the Saabaru was selling for four figures, and every WRX was $12K-$15K. They really were a steal, if you got the turbo/stick.
I went to the dealer (SAAB) back when they stopped making these since rumors were they were discounting massively. But by then I think they only had a couple of AT models left.
@kyfdx said: @mjfloyd1 might have had a few high wind storms, as well.
We had had and are having high winds. Power went out for less than 2 hours. Went to the basement at 4 am with the peak of the winds and storm alerts. No trees down near me and all appears good.
Thanks for checking.
Our biggest issue is Covid with 50+ hospitalized and 10 ish in the ICU. Just moved to new hospital facility and already have 30 in ER waiting for beds (not sure how many are Covid). Cancelled non urgent/ emergent cases for Monday. Hopefully this surge will get better and people will get vaccinated. I think only 60% vaccinated here. Ugh.
Staffing issues seem to be a lack of nurses and other support staff. Wages are not the greatest and they hire traveler nurses and techs for outrageous hourly costs, yet they won’t reward the loyal staff with higher wages. Then the staff talk with the travelers and find out what they are being paid and leave for higher pay. Makes no sense how this is handled.
if this did not have the infamous 3 valve Triton V8, it would be interesting. Pull the tint off, and I kinda like it!
I suppose you would just have to figure into your purchase price taking it in for new timing gear and rocker arms as preventive maintenance.
There is a guy on Youtube that is an expert Ford tech that puts out videos on these engines. I watched a bunch. Really interesting. And somewhat scary if you own one! Too bad he is out in Indiana or Illinois someplace.
@kyfdx said: @mjfloyd1 might have had a few high wind storms, as well.
We had had and are having high winds. Power went out for less than 2 hours. Went to the basement at 4 am with the peak of the winds and storm alerts. No trees down near me and all appears good.
Thanks for checking.
Our biggest issue is Covid with 50+ hospitalized and 10 ish in the ICU. Just moved to new hospital facility and already have 30 in ER waiting for beds (not sure how many are Covid). Cancelled non urgent/ emergent cases for Monday. Hopefully this surge will get better and people will get vaccinated. I think only 60% vaccinated here. Ugh.
Staffing issues seem to be a lack of nurses and other support staff. Wages are not the greatest and they hire traveler nurses and techs for outrageous hourly costs, yet they won’t reward the loyal staff with higher wages. Then the staff talk with the travelers and find out what they are being paid and leave for higher pay. Makes no sense how this is handled.
I know it can’t be done but hospitals should only allocate beds to those who have been vaccinated. The rest get beds on a first come first served basis. The world has lived with this way too long to have to live with those not vaccinated.
Let nature get rid of those genes since nothing else seems to work. Yes, this is political but I don’t give a damn about helping those that don’t want to help themselves.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
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But it will be with me for a little while. I have no idea when any of the other vehicle orders are due in.
However, my wife informed me she doesn't like driving the mach-e.
'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
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2.0L 4 Engine
Automatic
23/28 mpg City/Hwy
Glacier White Metallic Exterior
Atlas Beige Interior
Stock #: A17244
Trim: S Line Premium Plus 45 Tfsi Quattro
Total MSRP
Dealer Sets Actual Price
$53,605
1.49% APR* for 60 months.
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You said, “the tech cracked the oil pan”. How can you do that unless it’s plastic and even then that’s inexcusable. I’d say you had a grease monkey doing the work. A real tech (I’ll never understand the name change) would not have done that.
To answer my question about the name change, I guess being called a “tech” implies a level of greater competence but l’ve never experienced that. The only tech that’s ever worked on my cars has been me. Probably because I want it done right not quick like, “hurry up. We gotta get another car in here”. And people laugh when I say I always check all 20 lug nuts before I move my car if the work involved required taking my tires off, like state inspections and such.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
You said, “the tech cracked the oil pan”. How can you do that unless it’s plastic and even then that’s inexcusable. I’d say you had a grease monkey doing the work. A real tech (I’ll never understand the name change) would not have done that.
To answer my question about the name change, I guess being called a “tech” implies a level of greater competence but l’ve never experienced that. The only tech that’s ever worked on my cars has been me. Probably because I want it done right not quick like, “hurry up. We gotta get another car in here”. And people laugh when I say I always check all 20 lug nuts before I move my car if the work involved required taking my tires off, like state inspections and such.
jmonroe
I wondered that too. He may have said “bent” the pan but I could have heard wrong. I know the oil pan on those Duratec engines is a complicated two piece affair. Complicated to the point that mu indie mechanic won’t touch them. I’ll ask for further info when we pick up the car.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Not ALL the kool kids but I’m learning a thing or two in here. If I can flip a house, why not a car? Shouldn’t take as long. I’m thinking the gates are about to open.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
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Ran my wife's 2017 X3 through Carmax on-line. 54K miles, perfect condition. Original MSRP of $54K+
Surprised to see it only come back at $27,300. Thought it would be higher.
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A better option is to always use the owner's handheld (or in-home network) as a conduit. For 99.9% of people, that's going to work quite well and avoid hiccups for decades, most likely.
Used car prices were up 31%, fuel 58%... there were several examples. I'll have to look to see if I can find it again.
Ah, here we go.
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I’m getting something to keep, not flip, so I better like it.
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2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
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.
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It’s ok if you like steamed clams
Wasn’t it Terry who said “the difference is the difference “?
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I suppose you would just have to figure into your purchase price taking it in for new timing gear and rocker arms as preventive maintenance.
There is a guy on Youtube that is an expert Ford tech that puts out videos on these engines. I watched a bunch. Really interesting. And somewhat scary if you own one! Too bad he is out in Indiana or Illinois someplace.
https://www.royalmotorsnj.com/details-2007-ford-f~150-2wd_supercab_145_xlt-used-1ftpx12547na66198.html
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I was keeping an eye on this. I was already out when it broke $8k. I can’t believe how high it went. Must be a record sale probably dating back to when they were just a few years old.
'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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Whoops. That would have helped.
https://carsandbids.com/auctions/r4Rk1DLp/2005-saab-9-2x-aero
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Those were what, mid-$20s new? So almost no depreciation for being 17 years old.
of course, now everybody with a needy, clapped out unit will expect to get $15k for it.
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@nyccarguy looked at an '05 in NJ for me, around 2015 (?), that turned out to be not great, and they were asking around $7K-$8K, then IIRC.
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Kentucky friends, are you all safe?
Most of the other Kentuckians are closer, but hopefully out of the path.
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We had had and are having high winds. Power went out for less than 2 hours. Went to the basement at 4 am with the peak of the winds and storm alerts. No trees down near me and all appears good.
Thanks for checking.
Our biggest issue is Covid with 50+ hospitalized and 10 ish in the ICU. Just moved to new hospital facility and already have 30 in ER waiting for beds (not sure how many are Covid). Cancelled non urgent/ emergent cases for Monday. Hopefully this surge will get better and people will get vaccinated. I think only 60% vaccinated here. Ugh.
Staffing issues seem to be a lack of nurses and other support staff. Wages are not the greatest and they hire traveler nurses and techs for outrageous hourly costs, yet they won’t reward the loyal staff with higher wages. Then the staff talk with the travelers and find out what they are being paid and leave for higher pay. Makes no sense how this is handled.
Hopefully the rest of the KY crew checks in soon.
Hang in there @mjfloyd1 and stay safe, at home and at work.
I don’t think I’d buy anything with that engine used.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
We had had and are having high winds. Power went out for less than 2 hours. Went to the basement at 4 am with the peak of the winds and storm alerts. No trees down near me and all appears good.
Thanks for checking.
Our biggest issue is Covid with 50+ hospitalized and 10 ish in the ICU. Just moved to new hospital facility and already have 30 in ER waiting for beds (not sure how many are Covid). Cancelled non urgent/ emergent cases for Monday. Hopefully this surge will get better and people will get vaccinated. I think only 60% vaccinated here. Ugh.
Staffing issues seem to be a lack of nurses and other support staff. Wages are not the greatest and they hire traveler nurses and techs for outrageous hourly costs, yet they won’t reward the loyal staff with higher wages. Then the staff talk with the travelers and find out what they are being paid and leave for higher pay. Makes no sense how this is handled.
I know it can’t be done but hospitals should only allocate beds to those who have been vaccinated. The rest get beds on a first come first served basis. The world has lived with this way too long to have to live with those not vaccinated.
Let nature get rid of those genes since nothing else seems to work. Yes, this is political but I don’t give a damn about helping those that don’t want to help themselves.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)