Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous (Archived)

pensfan83

Michaell said:

Been doing some serious research on various EV / PHEV models; actually got the wife and stepdaughter to engage and offer opinions on what they like / dislike.

We'll see where this takes us. Good to have @breld and @jpp75 available, as they are more knowledgeable than YHS on these things.

After some serious thought I didn't jump on the 4xe train but the Grand Cherokee 4xe is on the short list to replace the Acura in 16 months. Possibly before if the terms are favorable and Acura makes a strong buyout offer, pretty sure AFS is still restricting 3rd party sales.

venture

breld said:

Out early to hit some tennis balls and this is in the parking lot. Sharp.

I would probably have one of them in my garage if the salesman didn't broom my son and I when we stopped in at Acura of Hunt Valley in Maryland.

They even had one in black with the red interior. I think he thought we were poor.

qbrozen

pensfan83 said:

Michaell said:

Been doing some serious research on various EV / PHEV models; actually got the wife and stepdaughter to engage and offer opinions on what they like / dislike.

We'll see where this takes us. Good to have @breld and @jpp75 available, as they are more knowledgeable than YHS on these things.

After some serious thought I didn't jump on the 4xe train but the Grand Cherokee 4xe is on the short list to replace the Acura in 16 months. Possibly before if the terms are favorable and Acura makes a strong buyout offer, pretty sure AFS is still restricting 3rd party sales.

From what I have seen, the GC 4xe terms are terrible.

roadburner

@mjfloyd1 said:

@roadburner said:

@mjfloyd1 said:
@roadburner

2017 M2 with 22K miles. Handshaker asking less than $50K

https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1901172

Nice, but I want a M2 Comp- 2019 and up.

It has Comp seats and I figured you would Carbahn ECU flash it anyway…

I also want the twin turbo S55 motor.

tjc78

@qbrozen said:
From what I have seen, the GC 4xe terms are terrible.

Yep, not at all attractive.

pensfan83

qbrozen said:

pensfan83 said:

Michaell said:

Been doing some serious research on various EV / PHEV models; actually got the wife and stepdaughter to engage and offer opinions on what they like / dislike.

We'll see where this takes us. Good to have @breld and @jpp75 available, as they are more knowledgeable than YHS on these things.

After some serious thought I didn't jump on the 4xe train but the Grand Cherokee 4xe is on the short list to replace the Acura in 16 months. Possibly before if the terms are favorable and Acura makes a strong buyout offer, pretty sure AFS is still restricting 3rd party sales.

From what I have seen, the GC 4xe terms are terrible.

This is true. We're not in need now anyway, the only vehicle likely to leave the fleet soon is the Prelude.

qbrozen

@pensfan83 said:
This is true. We're not in need now anyway, the only vehicle likely to leave the fleet soon is the Prelude.

Why?

nyccarguy

@venture

I really like the new TLX. That Type S looks great. Black over Red would be an awesome color combination.

nyccarguy

My 2nd son had his Bar Mitzvah on Saturday. I turned 46 yesterday.

kyfdx

@nyccarguy
Awesome! Congrats!

tjc78

@nyccarguy said:

My 2nd son had his Bar Mitzvah on Saturday. I turned 46 yesterday.

Congrats!!

stickguy

Mazel! He looks just like you.

28firefighter

Mazal, @nyccarguy !!

sda

@nyccarguy Congratulations and Happy Belated Birthday! They grow up too fast!

jmonroe1

nyccarguy said:

My 2nd son had his Bar Mitzvah on Saturday. I turned 46 yesterday.

Congrats and you have a good looking family too.

Coincidentally, I went to a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday morning. Started with a get together for diner for selected family and friends before the Friday night service. Then a brunch following the service on Saturday morning, then a reception party on Saturday night, then a brunch on Sunday morning.

A really nice weekend but, wow, I don’t even want to think about what that cost. When did it turn into this? I remember years ago it was the service on Saturday morning then a reception on Saturday night. Talk about how times have changed. Yoy or should I say Oy Vey.

Congrats again.

jmonroe

qbrozen

If only I had space for this. Worst color combo but could be a performance bargain.

28firefighter

Not sure I’ve ever heard a used Maserati referred to as a bargain.

I reference this gem:
https://www.craigslist.org/about/best/esh/6324690044.html

au1994

28firefighter said:

Not sure I’ve ever heard a used Maserati referred to as a bargain.

I reference this gem:
https://www.craigslist.org/about/best/esh/6324690044.html

That is hilarious! I’ve got to find a way to work “Satan’s chariot to hell” into everyday conversation.

venture

nyccarguy said:

@venture

I really like the new TLX. That Type S looks great. Black over Red would be an awesome color combination.

A self-fulfilling prophesy. He didn't think I would buy one and I didn't. But I would have.

28firefighter

@au1994 said:
That is hilarious! I’ve got to find a way to work “Satan’s chariot to hell” into everyday conversation.

My favorite is “I don’t HAVE to sell it. I WANT to.”

corvette

@nyccarguy Mazel tov! Sounds like it was a great weekend.

explorerx4

@nyccarguy,
Start saving up for the driveway expansion project. It will be here before you know it.

explorerx4

I wonder if the author of that Mazer ad and Laurasdada were in the same creative writing class?
Their writing styles seem similar to me.
The car does have CT plates, so it is possible.

pensfan83

qbrozen said:

@pensfan83 said:

This is true. We're not in need now anyway, the only vehicle likely to leave the fleet soon is the Prelude.

Why?

Not my reasons obviously but convenience mostly, and upkeep as well. The latter stemmed from a full refresh of the front suspension, struts, springs, tie rod ends, control arms, bushings...everything. Once I explained even only getting driven 1,000-1,500 miles per year, parts eventually wear out that was less of an issue.

The former was more suggestive but it's clear there's a preference about having a sedan or hatch in the fold vs. two coupes. Since it wasn't a matter of reducing the fleet, I've been browsing.

pensfan83

@nyccarguy, congratulations to you and the family and Happy Birthday!

Sandman6472

Mazel tov! Remember when I had mine in 1967, only half a Haftorah as I'm a twin so he got half also. Oneg shabbat the night before, ceremony at 5:30 p m in Tarrytown New York then the party in Croton at some party place there...the Colonial Terrace as I recall now. A fun filled, nerve racking weekend but hey, it was finally done. Bought my first car cashing out a whole mess load of savings bonds I got as gifts besides the Cross pen and Spiedel bracelets popular back then. A great way for the folks to invite a lot of their friends & business associates as I met folks I'd never seen before.
Now, just one more to go with your daughter.

tifighter

nyccarguy said:

My 2nd son had his Bar Mitzvah on Saturday. I turned 46 yesterday.

HA HA, what an old fart...[looks off camera]..What? I'm 47? Oh, I didn't...

28firefighter

tifighter said:

nyccarguy said:

My 2nd son had his Bar Mitzvah on Saturday. I turned 46 yesterday.

HA HA, what an old fart...[looks off camera]..What? I'm 47? Oh, I didn't...

You're only as old you as feel. In which case I'm about 72.

andres3

See below.

andres3

xwesx said:

Sandman6472 said:

I know with Hyundai and Kia I'll get exactly what I'm looking for.

An engine fire?

.......Tehehehehehehehe.... I jest; I jest.

What kind of auto insurance claim is an engine fire?

au1994

Congrats @nyccarguy

Great pic!

qbrozen

Thankfully I was outbid on the Maser.

laurasdada

explorerx4 said:

I wonder if the author of that Mazer ad and Laurasdada were in the same creative writing class?
Their writing styles seem similar to me.
The car dots have CT plates, so it is possible.

Perhaps that writer is also a proud graduate of UConn, where I are did no formality writable training. Where, however, I did my best writing; multiple letters of apology. A skill that continues to serve me to this day.

And, I would never trust an old, used Italian car. An old, used British car? Sure, why not? What, me worry?
Faithfully submitted, this date,

Laurasdada Lucas

tifighter

28firefighter said:

tifighter said:

nyccarguy said:

My 2nd son had his Bar Mitzvah on Saturday. I turned 46 yesterday.

HA HA, what an old fart...[looks off camera]..What? I'm 47? Oh, I didn't...

You're only as old you as feel.

Then it's even worse?

Sandman6472

Brake pedal very low in the Golf, had the brake fluid replaced last year. No noticeable noises or nothing like that, just that the pedal is super low. Having the guy check it out next Monday as I just do not feel secure driving it right now. I like my pedal to grab somewhat early and have never had one go as low to the floor as I'm experiencing now so just to be sure, letting him check things out. Bottom line, I want, need the pedal to not go so low before it stops my vehicle. Original brakes all around at almost 70,400 on the clock.

oldfarmer50

nyccarguy said:

My 2nd son had his Bar Mitzvah on Saturday. I turned 46 yesterday.

Cute kids.

explorerx4

@sandman6472,
Just look under the hood the the brake fluid reservoir. You don't even have to touch anything.

roadburner

nyccarguy said:

My 2nd son had his Bar Mitzvah on Saturday. I turned 46 yesterday.

Congratulations!

28firefighter

@roadburner - I was dropping off the ZHP to get a leaky PS reservoir and hose replaced today and saw a red 318ti Club Sport parked off to the side; from the angle I couldn't tell if it was a slicktop or not, but I'm assuming not.

corvette

I'm not a fan of the yoke steering wheels I've seen. They seem a bit too "pointy" for safety purposes, especially in a situation where the airbag deploys and then there is a secondary impact.

stickguy

Was out yesterday and passed 2 other mavericks driving around. I think that doubled my total. Was neat to see some finally getting out there.

qbrozen

dangit. I want to get this. Still don't have much of a clue what I'm doing, though. Lots of websites about this process and all leave much to be desired.

mjfloyd1

Weird. Chart lists automatic transmission but pictures clearly show 5 speed

explorerx4

Non airbag steering wheel was swapped for the airbag wheel.
Italian car in Japan maybe(?).

ab348

Buying a 25 y-o Alfa sight unseen from Japan, what could possibly go wrong?

FWIW, there were a couple of those (maybe even 3) on a somewhat dubious-looking used car lot locally that is across the street from the Autoport site where car carriers from Europe and Japan offload here. I think one of them was a Spider model. This was about 3 years ago. I actually saw one of them on the road a short time later. I figure that was a pretty rare sighting.

jmonroe1

mjfloyd1 said:

Weird. Chart lists automatic transmission but pictures clearly show 5 speed

Even more weird is it’s listed as having a 2000 cc engine. Seems small to me.

jmonroe

jmonroe1

ab348 said:

Buying a 25 y-o Alfa sight unseen from Japan, what could possibly go wrong?

FWIW, there were a couple of those (maybe even 3) on a somewhat dubious-looking used car lot locally that is across the street from the Autoport site where car carriers from Europe and Japan offload here. I think one of them was a Spider model. This was about 3 years ago. I actually saw one of them on the road a short time later. I figure that was a pretty rare sighting.

Are you sure it wasn’t sitting on the side of the road?

jmonroe

qbrozen

jmonroe1 said:

mjfloyd1 said:

Weird. Chart lists automatic transmission but pictures clearly show 5 speed

Even more weird is it’s listed as having a 2000 cc engine. Seems small to me.

jmonroe

2.0 twinspark was used across their lineup. They offered a v6, but you know how those Europeans are about having small engines.

Alfa likes 2 liters. My '86 Spider had one, and so did my '18 Stelvio.

explorerx4

In a lot of county's engines are taxed by displacement.

qbrozen

What y'all think of this LC Prado?

Aside from being RHD because I know some of you are not into that. But, if it was LHD, what do you think? Pretty darned cheap. Seller is offering $100 off to me. LOL. I'm asking for an auction report.