@xwesx, that was quite an alternator job. Look at the bright side of this…if you didn’t have bad luck you wouldn’t have had any luck at all doing this job. For your sake I hope it puts out lots of kilowatts before you have to do this job again.
jmonroe
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Will Carmax etc take a vehicle that has not been registered? You typically have to pay taxes first…
In personal property tax states, true. However, that's not an issue in Alaska. Federal are the only applicable taxes, and, of course, those aren't due until the following year.
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@xwesx, that was quite an alternator job. Look at the bright side of this…if you didn’t have bad luck you wouldn’t have had any luck at all doing this job. For your sake I hope it puts out lots of kilowatts before you have to do this job again.
jmonroe
Ultimately, I have to thank @qbrozen for planting the idea of going in through the wheel well. I was, at first, trying to get the airbox out in order to give myself more space to get at the side of the alternator (from the top of the engine bay). However, I couldn't get it out of there without gaining access to the bottom where a couple of hoses were attached, so I finally decided to go snooping by removing that liner, and then all sorts of solutions presented themselves....
While it was a lot of work just getting to the point where I could remove the alternator from the car, this method was far simpler than disassembling enough hoses to pull it up and out through the front. Online, the only information I could find was a Youtube video that was laughably bad at actually instructing the viewer on how to perform the job.
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https://www.carvana.com/vehicle/2152536 anyone want to buy for basically what we paid in 2017 at 0 miles for this one? WOW. Maybe a few dollars less, but not much. I suppose with inflation accounted for it's "much" cheaper.
Stumbled across this one again, and I was curious if it was still on Carvana given that whopping asking price. Yep, still there... and purchase pending! /facepalm
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Saw a couple of cool less expensive cars on my commute today. 1st was a Grey Maverick with the "steelies." It is the 2nd or 3rd one I've seen in the wild and I really like it. Good job @stickguy. The 2nd car i saw was a Corolla APEX. Grey, Black Badges. The car was a 6-speed and the guy was cooking.
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I’m wondering when the crazy used market normalizes. And if it will be gradual or more of a crash. Still folks on the Maverick forum getting one that isn’t what they want exactly and waiting on other orders or planning to order 2023 models to make a windfall. At some point that won’t be there I assume.
I still haven’t seen another Maverick out on the road.
We sat in one last night, already spoken for of course but we asked if we could take a quick look. The sales guy said they are trickling in but all pre-ordered. He said they had one guy back out of an order that came in on Monday, but they had a list of folks to call and it was gone within the hour.
I remember the dealership. Didn’t she also have one on Montgomery Road? If memory serves, it was near a Rolls Royce dealership. I went past it, but never went in. Then again, I can’t ever recall being in the market for a Buick!
I misspoke. The Schott Buick was on Montgomery Rd. Reading Rd touches but doesn't go through Norwood.
You probably got off the Norwood Lateral at Reading Road to get there.
I still haven’t seen another Maverick out on the road.
Got an idea for you. Drive the Maverick to a parking lot and leave it there. Later that day have Mrs. @stickguy drive you to that parking lot and when she drives down the aisle where you parked your Maverick yell out, “hey, there’s a Maverick and it looks just like mine”. That’s the best I can do for ya.
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On Monday I was afraid I might be suddenly in the market to buy another car. My daughter had a broken hearted Valentine's day. After taking lunch to her boyfriend at his workplace, she partially ran a STOP sign, she did stop but the front of the car poked out too far and bumped a passing car. No injuries other than pride. A panic call to her mom. We asked if she was OK, yes, but the car was destroyed. Front bumper essentially ripped off. Yikes. Being somewhat positive and good Boy Scout I took heavy duty duct tape and a utility knife with me. When I got there I noticed no damage to the hood, fenders, headlights, a/c condensor, radiator. Just a mess. I was able lift what remained of the bumper, click it partially in the clips to secure it. All of the plastic plug fasteners used to hold the bumper popped off. She was able to drive it home. I took it yesterday to get a damage estimate. The bumper cover and all associated fasteners needed, but otherwise all ok. Estimate of $1100. My daughter was lucky she didn't receive a ticket and the police that helped her were great. I am not looking forward to the increase in our insurance premium! To boot, I just had the car serviced and a new battery installed last Saturday! We have to wait until 2/25 to take the car in to be repaired and then 3-4 days for the repair. This was her first real incident in almost 4 years.
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@sda - glad your daughter is okay and no one was hurt.
@stickguy - you've gotta be feeling just awesome to have secured your Maverick! Well done.
As many of us do, I've been stalking my trade in - the XC90 is still sitting at the BMW dealership after a month, at a mere $3k over the trade allowance. Interestingly, they also took in a same year (2021) XC90 Recharge in the same color.
Given the current environment, it's surprising to see a nice used SUV sit that long.
On Monday I was afraid I might be suddenly in the market to buy another car. My daughter had a broken hearted Valentine's day. After taking lunch to her boyfriend at his workplace, she partially ran a STOP sign, she did stop but the front of the car poked out too far and bumped a passing car. No injuries other than pride. A panic call to her mom. We asked if she was OK, yes, but the car was destroyed. Front bumper essentially ripped off. Yikes. Being somewhat positive and good Boy Scout I took heavy duty duct tape and a utility knife with me. When I got there I noticed no damage to the hood, fenders, headlights, a/c condensor, radiator. Just a mess. I was able lift what remained of the bumper, click it partially in the clips to secure it. All of the plastic plug fasteners used to hold the bumper popped off. She was able to drive it home. I took it yesterday to get a damage estimate. The bumper cover and all associated fasteners needed, but otherwise all ok. Estimate of $1100. My daughter was lucky she didn't receive a ticket and the police that helped her were great. I am not looking forward to the increase in our insurance premium! To boot, I just had the car serviced and a new battery installed last Saturday! We have to wait until 2/25 to take the car in to be repaired and then 3-4 days for the repair. This was her first real incident in almost 4 years.
Glad your daughter is OK. $1,100 in damage is certainly nothing to sneeze at. Was the other car damaged? What is your deductible?
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On Monday I was afraid I might be suddenly in the market to buy another car. My daughter had a broken hearted Valentine's day. After taking lunch to her boyfriend at his workplace, she partially ran a STOP sign, she did stop but the front of the car poked out too far and bumped a passing car. No injuries other than pride. A panic call to her mom. We asked if she was OK, yes, but the car was destroyed. Front bumper essentially ripped off. Yikes. Being somewhat positive and good Boy Scout I took heavy duty duct tape and a utility knife with me. When I got there I noticed no damage to the hood, fenders, headlights, a/c condensor, radiator. Just a mess. I was able lift what remained of the bumper, click it partially in the clips to secure it. All of the plastic plug fasteners used to hold the bumper popped off. She was able to drive it home. I took it yesterday to get a damage estimate. The bumper cover and all associated fasteners needed, but otherwise all ok. Estimate of $1100. My daughter was lucky she didn't receive a ticket and the police that helped her were great. I am not looking forward to the increase in our insurance premium! To boot, I just had the car serviced and a new battery installed last Saturday! We have to wait until 2/25 to take the car in to be repaired and then 3-4 days for the repair. This was her first real incident in almost 4 years.
Glad she’s ok. I bet you could find what you need in a salvage yard, especially if you don’t mind if the colors don’t match. When my kid busted up the front of my 91’ Oldsmobile I told the body guy to just make it functional. I ended up with a blue bumper for a white car. The car was old, it worked fine and best of all it was cheap ($300).
Nice duct tape repair BTW.
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Of all things she hit the right rear door of a pearl white 2016 Acura MDX. More of a crease, door not disformed and still operable. We have $500 deductible. I know it is an old car but it is still worth repairing correctly.
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That bumper doesn’t look bad. Can you replace the clips so won’t need the tape? Or are they sheared off the skin? If you can rpthst and a can of paint and good to go!
I still vote for a used piece. 5 minute install, and good to go.
@sda, glad to hear your daughter and no one else was injured. Getting a bumper cover for 1100 bucks today doesn’t sound bad at all. When the time comes let us know had badly your insurance company hits you. That is probably going to be the real bummer.
jmonroe
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The bumper has cracks and a hole near the middle. Too rough to save. The body shop has already received a check from USAA. It was insane how fast they received it, about two hours after I left!
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I think we’ll win more than one SB in the next 5 years.
Then again, I’m a homer!
Two words for you. Dan Marino.
Though I would like to see a compelling 3-way competition in the AFC between Burrow, Mahomes, and Josh Allen. Preferably with Allen coming out on top a few times.
Yeah….Marino doesn’t play for the Bengals. Never did!
I remember the dealership. Didn’t she also have one on Montgomery Road? If memory serves, it was near a Rolls Royce dealership. I went past it, but never went in. Then again, I can’t ever recall being in the market for a Buick!
I misspoke. The Schott Buick was on Montgomery Rd. Reading Rd touches but doesn't go through Norwood.
@sda
That really stinks but at least everyone is OK. $1100 seems about right for the repair. I’d have run it through insurance too since they have to fix the other car anyway.
I’m wondering when the crazy used market normalizes. And if it will be gradual or more of a crash. Still folks on the Maverick forum getting one that isn’t what they want exactly and waiting on other orders or planning to order 2023 models to make a windfall. At some point that won’t be there I assume.
I think its going to be a quick fall when the supply chain issues are worked out. These factories can pump out an astounding amount of vehicles. As long as there’s transportation to the dealers, the pipeline can fill up quick.
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@au1994 said:
I think its going to be a quick fall when the supply chain issues are worked out. These factories can pump out an astounding amount of vehicles. As long as there’s transportation to the dealers, the pipeline can fill up quick.
So many moving pieces though. Will they have the workers to ramp up production quickly? How many were furloughed when then plants didn’t have the parts to sustain production? What is the next bottle neck? I’m sure they have slowed their orders of tires and other parts due to reduced demand. All those other parts could be the next issue.
@sda, glad to hear your daughter and no one else was injured. Getting a bumper cover for 1100 bucks today doesn’t sound bad at all. When the time comes let us know had badly your insurance company hits you. That is probably going to be the real bummer.
jmonroe
That's a real concern. Holding on to my wallet.
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Just imagine yourself blasting through the CT hills with 170 screaming horses under the hood. And the best part is you don’t have to work any extra pedals.
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I was going to say, 80s stuff is hot these days, while it may be a little dear, it's not insane - this isn't a $5K car or something. That is if the condition is commensurate for mileage, original finishes, etc.
@xwesx said:
In personal property tax states, true. However, that's not an issue in Alaska. Federal are the only applicable taxes, and, of course, those aren't due until the following year.
I was going to say, 80s stuff is hot these days, while it may be a little dear, it's not insane - this isn't a $5K car or something. That is if the condition is commensurate for mileage, original finishes, etc.
Those louvers while 80s appropriate don’t work in red.
What are these going for? If it checks out it doesn’t seem all that crazy.
Makes sense. That’s what us 50/60 YO guys (generally the people with money!) had as kids, or in my case, really wanted but didn’t have the money at the time (or had to get something more practical)
Stuff from the 50s, zero interest to me. 70s is the cross over point.
I’m wondering when the crazy used market normalizes. And if it will be gradual or more of a crash. Still folks on the Maverick forum getting one that isn’t what they want exactly and waiting on other orders or planning to order 2023 models to make a windfall. At some point that won’t be there I assume.
I think its going to be a quick fall when the supply chain issues are worked out. These factories can pump out an astounding amount of vehicles. As long as there’s transportation to the dealers, the pipeline can fill up quick.
I'm in a different industry, but it's transportation, not output, that's the biggest problem now.
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I’m thinking the truck is up for grabs in the first place because that build is worthless in Alaska.
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@xwesx, that was quite an alternator job. Look at the bright side of this…if you didn’t have bad luck you wouldn’t have had any luck at all doing this job. For your sake I hope it puts out lots of kilowatts before you have to do this job again.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
While it was a lot of work just getting to the point where I could remove the alternator from the car, this method was far simpler than disassembling enough hoses to pull it up and out through the front. Online, the only information I could find was a Youtube video that was laughably bad at actually instructing the viewer on how to perform the job.
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2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
I still haven’t seen another Maverick out on the road.
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Yeah they are scarce here. I’ve only seen the one down the shore.
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I’m wondering when the crazy used market normalizes. And if it will be gradual or more of a crash. Still folks on the Maverick forum getting one that isn’t what they want exactly and waiting on other orders or planning to order 2023 models to make a windfall. At some point that won’t be there I assume.
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Though a lot of people ordered multiple so eventually there should be more rejected orders accumulating for dealers to keep.
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On Monday I was afraid I might be suddenly in the market to buy another car. My daughter had a broken hearted Valentine's day. After taking lunch to her boyfriend at his workplace, she partially ran a STOP sign, she did stop but the front of the car poked out too far and bumped a passing car. No injuries other than pride. A panic call to her mom. We asked if she was OK, yes, but the car was destroyed. Front bumper essentially ripped off. Yikes. Being somewhat positive and good Boy Scout I took heavy duty duct tape and a utility knife with me. When I got there I noticed no damage to the hood, fenders, headlights, a/c condensor, radiator. Just a mess. I was able lift what remained of the bumper, click it partially in the clips to secure it. All of the plastic plug fasteners used to hold the bumper popped off. She was able to drive it home. I took it yesterday to get a damage estimate. The bumper cover and all associated fasteners needed, but otherwise all ok. Estimate of $1100. My daughter was lucky she didn't receive a ticket and the police that helped her were great. I am not looking forward to the increase in our insurance premium! To boot, I just had the car serviced and a new battery installed last Saturday! We have to wait until 2/25 to take the car in to be repaired and then 3-4 days for the repair. This was her first real incident in almost 4 years.
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Though duct tape is a perfectly acceptable repair.
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@stickguy - you've gotta be feeling just awesome to have secured your Maverick! Well done.
As many of us do, I've been stalking my trade in - the XC90 is still sitting at the BMW dealership after a month, at a mere $3k over the trade allowance. Interestingly, they also took in a same year (2021) XC90 Recharge in the same color.
Given the current environment, it's surprising to see a nice used SUV sit that long.
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Nice duct tape repair BTW.
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I still vote for a used piece. 5 minute install, and good to go.
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Two words for you. Dan Marino.
Though I would like to see a compelling 3-way competition in the AFC between Burrow, Mahomes, and Josh Allen. Preferably with Allen coming out on top a few times.
Yeah….Marino doesn’t play for the Bengals. Never did!
I knew what you meant.
@sda
That really stinks but at least everyone is OK. $1100 seems about right for the repair. I’d have run it through insurance too since they have to fix the other car anyway.
Nice police officer to not give a ticket.
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@breld
I think part of the reason your XC is still there has to do with the fact Volvo actually has cars on the ground right now.
Here is a snip from my local dealer. Toyota, GM and Ford would be happy with some of these numbers
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So many moving pieces though. Will they have the workers to ramp up production quickly? How many were furloughed when then plants didn’t have the parts to sustain production? What is the next bottle neck? I’m sure they have slowed their orders of tires and other parts due to reduced demand. All those other parts could be the next issue.
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I think someone is optimistic
https://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/d/wallingford-1988-camaro-iroc/7445473476.html
Those louvers while 80s appropriate don’t work in red.
What are these going for? If it checks out it doesn’t seem all that crazy.
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“If you can't fix it with duct tape, then you ain't using enough duct tape.”
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IROC looks like new. Price is probably reasonable. But those louvers gotta go.
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jmonroe
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I guess that’s the case in 5 states??
I received an email from BMW Escondido with some discount offers until 2/28/2022
Stuff from the 50s, zero interest to me. 70s is the cross over point.
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