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  • pensfan83pensfan83 Member Posts: 2,767
    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.
    1997 Honda Prelude Base - 2022 Acura MDX Type S Advance - 2021 Honda Passport Sport - 2006 BMW 330Ci ZHP
  • ventureventure Member Posts: 3,168
    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. :p

    2025 Forester Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport

  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,737
    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.

    '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

  • roadburnerroadburner Member Posts: 18,331

    @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.

    Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
    Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
    Son's: 2018 330i xDrive

  • tjc78tjc78 Member Posts: 16,958

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

    Yep, not at all attractive.

    2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic

  • pensfan83pensfan83 Member Posts: 2,767
    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.
    1997 Honda Prelude Base - 2022 Acura MDX Type S Advance - 2021 Honda Passport Sport - 2006 BMW 330Ci ZHP
  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,737

    @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?

    '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

  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,499
    @venture

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

    2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD

  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 265,718
    @nyccarguy
    Awesome! Congrats!

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  • tjc78tjc78 Member Posts: 16,958

    @nyccarguy said:

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

    Congrats!!

    2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic

  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,353

    Mazel! He looks just like you.

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,827

    Mazal, @nyccarguy !!

    2025 Jetta GLI Autobahn, 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xE
  • sdasda Member Posts: 7,580
    @nyccarguy Congratulations and Happy Belated Birthday! They grow up too fast!

    2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech

  • jmonroe1jmonroe1 Member Posts: 9,330
    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. :o

    Congrats again.

    jmonroe
    '15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's.
    '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,737
    If only I had space for this. Worst color combo but could be a performance bargain.

    '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

  • au1994au1994 Member Posts: 3,705

    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.

    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

  • ventureventure Member Posts: 3,168
    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.

    2025 Forester Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport

  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,827

    @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.”

    2025 Jetta GLI Autobahn, 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xE
  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 11,291

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

  • explorerx4explorerx4 Member Posts: 20,723
    @nyccarguy,
    Start saving up for the driveway expansion project. It will be here before you know it.
    2024 Ford F-150 STX, 2023 Ford Explorer ST, 91 Mustang GT vert
  • explorerx4explorerx4 Member Posts: 20,723
    edited April 2022
    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. :D
    2024 Ford F-150 STX, 2023 Ford Explorer ST, 91 Mustang GT vert
  • pensfan83pensfan83 Member Posts: 2,767
    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.
    1997 Honda Prelude Base - 2022 Acura MDX Type S Advance - 2021 Honda Passport Sport - 2006 BMW 330Ci ZHP
  • pensfan83pensfan83 Member Posts: 2,767
    @nyccarguy, congratulations to you and the family and Happy Birthday!
    1997 Honda Prelude Base - 2022 Acura MDX Type S Advance - 2021 Honda Passport Sport - 2006 BMW 330Ci ZHP
  • Sandman6472Sandman6472 Member Posts: 7,218
    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.

    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)

  • andres3andres3 Member Posts: 13,934
    edited April 2022
    See below.
    '18 Porsche Macan Turbo, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
  • andres3andres3 Member Posts: 13,934
    xwesx 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?
    '18 Porsche Macan Turbo, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
  • au1994au1994 Member Posts: 3,705
    Congrats @nyccarguy

    Great pic!

    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

  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,737

    Thankfully I was outbid on the Maser.

    '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

  • laurasdadalaurasdada Member Posts: 5,181

    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. :D

    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

    '21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)

  • tifightertifighter Member Posts: 3,786

    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?

    25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd

  • Sandman6472Sandman6472 Member Posts: 7,218
    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.

    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)

  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,202
    nyccarguy said:

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

    Cute kids.

    2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible

  • explorerx4explorerx4 Member Posts: 20,723
    @sandman6472,
    Just look under the hood the the brake fluid reservoir. You don't even have to touch anything.
    2024 Ford F-150 STX, 2023 Ford Explorer ST, 91 Mustang GT vert
  • roadburnerroadburner Member Posts: 18,331
    nyccarguy said:

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

    Congratulations!

    Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
    Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
    Son's: 2018 330i xDrive

  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,827
    @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.
    2025 Jetta GLI Autobahn, 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xE
  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 11,291
    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.
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,353

    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.

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,737
    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.

    '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

  • mjfloyd1mjfloyd1 Member Posts: 3,806

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

  • explorerx4explorerx4 Member Posts: 20,723
    Non airbag steering wheel was swapped for the airbag wheel.
    Italian car in Japan maybe(?).
    2024 Ford F-150 STX, 2023 Ford Explorer ST, 91 Mustang GT vert
  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,287
    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.

    2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6

  • jmonroe1jmonroe1 Member Posts: 9,330
    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
    '15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's.
    '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
  • jmonroe1jmonroe1 Member Posts: 9,330
    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? :o

    jmonroe
    '15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's.
    '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,737
    edited April 2022
    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.

    '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

  • explorerx4explorerx4 Member Posts: 20,723
    In a lot of county's engines are taxed by displacement.
    2024 Ford F-150 STX, 2023 Ford Explorer ST, 91 Mustang GT vert
  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,737
    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.

    '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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