Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous (Archived)

qbrozen

@laurasdada said:
Or are they the first two inventory items for the forthcoming Rozen's Rods Automobile Emporium!
"Where the only four square you'll find is on the pavement in our fantastic kiddie funland waiting area!"

Nice one

The Nissan is strictly inventory. Pajero is intended for personal use. No telling how long that will last with me.

Still trying to score a 4wd mini-minivan. Intended to be Myrtle Beach fixture.

And constantly perusing for other inventory. Was thinking a Rover Mini could be a good candidate. One of the later 1300 cc models.

Also kind of kicking around a late Beetle idea. I think there’d be a market for that.

28firefighter

So a local Hyundai dealer I spoke to months ago called. Theyre willing to sell me an N slightly under list, no markups, accessories, etc.

I have an Illness because I’m considering.

Also might have to do with the G blowing another sensor while I was gone…

tifighter

What's going on with the G35?

nyccarguy

tifighter said:

What's going on with the G35?

It blew a sensor. His wife blew a gasket and is now taking a master class from MRS @jmonroe1 on table chasing.

28firefighter

tifighter said:

What's going on with the G35?

the primary issue aside from the fact of these annoying little issues that make it stop working? it happens when my wife is driving it and not me. It is creating friction in my life that I really don't need.

explorerx4

@28firefighter,
Is your going to be willing to drive the Veloster?

28firefighter

Not a veloster - the Elantra N which is a sedan - she's fine with it. It's me that is having pause about it.

jmonroe1

28firefighter said:

tifighter said:

What's going on with the G35?

the primary issue aside from the fact of these annoying little issues that make it stop working? it happens when my wife is driving it and not me. It is creating friction in my life that I really don't need.

nyccarguy said:

tifighter said:

What's going on with the G35?

It blew a sensor. His wife blew a gasket and is now taking a master class from MRS @jmonroe1 on table chasing.

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That’s only funny to someone who hasn’t lived it.

jmonroe

explorerx4

@28 firefighter,
Forgot about that. I remember looking at some reviews of it now.

stickguy

Go for it! Why not!

breld

@28firefighter - that Elantra N seems like a nice deal to get into a reliable fun vehicle. What color is it?

I'm up in Idaho for the weekend for a kid's baseball tournament. Got an Outlander Sport as a rental...not as bad as I expected. No CarPlay, but it does have decent safety features like BLIS. Certainly is lacking on power, but its size makes it nimble enough.

I also pulled the trigger on a Rivian from my access to their "R1T Shop." Wife and I decided on one in Rivian Blue with the black interior, on the base 21" road wheels. Other than the extra charge color, the only other option is the powered tonneau cover. They claim delivery in 6-8 weeks or less.

andres3

https://www.coventrymotorcar.com/listings/1991-audi-200-wagon-quattro/

If you want an old Audi, this is the one. Anyone close to this dealership?

andres3

28firefighter said:

What is the general view of the V8 Audi S5s? I may have an opportunity to buy one with 90k miles. Tons of recent work - cooling system, alternator, AC, entire front end, etc.

Looks and drives great…but it is an old German car, so…

https://www.coventrymotorcar.com/listings/1991-audi-200-wagon-quattro/
Not as old as this one!

28firefighter

andres3 said:

28firefighter said:

What is the general view of the V8 Audi S5s? I may have an opportunity to buy one with 90k miles. Tons of recent work - cooling system, alternator, AC, entire front end, etc.

Looks and drives great…but it is an old German car, so…

https://www.coventrymotorcar.com/listings/1991-audi-200-wagon-quattro/
Not as old as this one!

I love that - but there is near-zero parts availability for that 5 cylinder anymore.

tifighter

I had a 91 90Q 20V, and an 89 100 Avant. This is the combination of those two vehicles. Given my experience with both, well, I'm good over here. Bonne chance, though.

au1994

andres3 said:

https://www.coventrymotorcar.com/listings/1991-audi-200-wagon-quattro/

If you want an old Audi, this is the one. Anyone close to this dealership?

That’s an evil temptress right there.

au1994

28firefighter said:

tifighter said:

What's going on with the G35?

the primary issue aside from the fact of these annoying little issues that make it stop working? it happens when my wife is driving it and not me. It is creating friction in my life that I really don't need.

In the interest of marital harmony, I’d thin it from the heard.

Of course what other advice would you expect from this forum?

tifighter

28firefighter said:

Not a veloster - the Elantra N which is a sedan - she's fine with it. It's me that is having pause about it.

I don't know a lot about these. DCT I assume? What color? Have you driven one?

28firefighter

Cyber Gray DCT. These decisions were much easier when they were cheap leases with no money upfront.

mjfloyd1

@28firefighter - you should have bailed last time…

stickguy

that Audi is in Ct. A friend of mine from college lives in that town (Coventry). But I doubt she would want to go look at it for you.

oldfarmer50

Hoovie says that car prices are set to tumble. That’s the basis for his latest trade. I’ve heard similar rumblings from other YT experts so all you flipper should get in while the getting is good.

qbrozen

Lots of people have been saying that for over a year now. Eventually they are bound to be right.

corvette

Exactly. Could be tomorrow, could be ten years from tomorrow.

ab348

Longish interview on CBS News about the used car price bubble bursting and an easing of the new car chip shortage. Combined with higher interest rates we could be on the cusp of things reversing.

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/used-car-bubble-market-on-the-verge-of-exploding/#x

stickguy

Chips are apparently only part of the problem. Lots of other pieces in short supply too.

oldfarmer50

oldfarmer50 said:

Hoovie says that car prices are set to tumble. That’s the basis for his latest trade. I’ve heard similar rumblings from other YT experts so all you flipper should get in while the getting is good.

You don’t believe the dumbest channel on YT? I’m shocked.

explorerx4

That Audi need a specialist to evaluate it. It does look nice.

ab348

explorerx4 said:

That Audi need a specialist to evaluate it. It does look nice.

It ain't pretty, it just looks that way.

Michaell

Even a broken clock is right twice a day...

Anonymous_posts79

I’m always shocked this forum is still going. Good to see everyone keeping their chronic car buyer’s card punched.

We have moved over to the dark side and purchased a VW ID.4 a few weeks ago. We also have a Tesla M3 on order that we may or may not give our RAV4 Hybrid up for.

qbrozen

Anonymous_posts79 said:

I’m always shocked this forum is still going. Good to see everyone keeping their chronic car buyer’s card punched.

We have moved over to the dark side and purchased a VW ID.4 a few weeks ago. We also have a Tesla M3 on order that we may or may not give our RAV4 Hybrid up for.

hmmmm... anonymous. Well, I'm stumped. Anybody got any guesses?

Anonymous_posts79

qbrozen said:

Anonymous_posts79 said:

I’m always shocked this forum is still going. Good to see everyone keeping their chronic car buyer’s card punched.

We have moved over to the dark side and purchased a VW ID.4 a few weeks ago. We also have a Tesla M3 on order that we may or may not give our RAV4 Hybrid up for.

hmmmm... anonymous. Well, I'm stumped. Anybody got any guesses?

You can go back to post 1… I started this way back when 😂

nyccarguy

Anonymous_posts79 said:

I’m always shocked this forum is still going. Good to see everyone keeping their chronic car buyer’s card punched.

We have moved over to the dark side and purchased a VW ID.4 a few weeks ago. We also have a Tesla M3 on order that we may or may not give our RAV4 Hybrid up for.

This forum keeps me grounded and (somewhat) sane

ab348

Anonymous_posts79 said:

qbrozen said:

Anonymous_posts79 said:

I’m always shocked this forum is still going. Good to see everyone keeping their chronic car buyer’s card punched.

We have moved over to the dark side and purchased a VW ID.4 a few weeks ago. We also have a Tesla M3 on order that we may or may not give our RAV4 Hybrid up for.

hmmmm... anonymous. Well, I'm stumped. Anybody got any guesses?

You can go back to post 1… I started this way back when 😂

Took a look. You were smitten with the new '06 Civic back then. How times have changed...

oldfarmer50

Anonymous_posts79 said:

I’m always shocked this forum is still going. Good to see everyone keeping their chronic car buyer’s card punched.

We have moved over to the dark side and purchased a VW ID.4 a few weeks ago. We also have a Tesla M3 on order that we may or may not give our RAV4 Hybrid up for.

In this market it’s on life support but we still have a few zealots who are going to the ends of the earth to keep it alive.

Anonymous_posts79

@oldfarmer50 said:
In this market it’s on life support but we still have a few zealots who are going to the ends of the earth to keep it alive.

It’s insane. We’ve been able to sell our last couple of cars for more than we paid new. 18 Camry and 2020 Sienna. I keep waiting for the bubble to burst.

nyccarguy

Anonymous_posts79 said:

@oldfarmer50 said:

In this market it’s on life support but we still have a few zealots who are going to the ends of the earth to keep it alive.

It’s insane. We’ve been able to sell our last couple of cars for more than we paid new. 18 Camry and 2020 Sienna. I keep waiting for the bubble to burst.

We all thought it was crazy when @breld was able to sell his Supra for what he paid for it. Little did we know that was just the beginning.

jmonroe1

explorerx4 said:

That Audi need a specialist to evaluate it. It does look nice.

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I’d say it will need a big wallet when the evaluation has been completed.

jmonroe

jmonroe1

nyccarguy said:

Anonymous_posts79 said:

I’m always shocked this forum is still going. Good to see everyone keeping their chronic car buyer’s card punched.

We have moved over to the dark side and purchased a VW ID.4 a few weeks ago. We also have a Tesla M3 on order that we may or may not give our RAV4 Hybrid up for.

This forum keeps me grounded and (somewhat) sane

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You coulda fooled me.

Oh BTW, before I forget, I better wish Mrs. j a happy anniversary. Up next, my birthday in a little more than a week. That has nothing to do with her that day is just for me.

IIRC, I’m pretty sure @ab348 has a birthday coming up pretty soon too.

jmonroe

qbrozen

@Anonymous_posts79 said:
You can go back to post 1… I started this way back when 😂

My account must not like your account. Post 1 is what I responded to.

henryn

From the Houston Chronicle:

Houston’s auto market in June continued to recover from the pandemic and related economic fallout — including supply chain disruptions that contributed to shortages of vehicles.

New vehicle sales in the region jumped about 2 percent last month and 25 percent from a year earlier, according to TexAuto Facts, a monthly industry report published by Houston-based InfoNation, Inc.

Car prices continue rise. The average vehicle bought at a regional dealership hit $50,487 in June, up about 2 percent from $49,688 in May and 15 percent from $43,867 a year ago.

McDowell noted that the Houston region continues to significantly outpace the national auto industry’s broader recovery. He said the heavy reliance on cars to get around in the region could explain the additional strength of the local auto market.

breld

nyccarguy said:

Anonymous_posts79 said:

@oldfarmer50 said:

In this market it’s on life support but we still have a few zealots who are going to the ends of the earth to keep it alive.

It’s insane. We’ve been able to sell our last couple of cars for more than we paid new. 18 Camry and 2020 Sienna. I keep waiting for the bubble to burst.

We all thought it was crazy when @breld was able to sell his Supra for what he paid for it. Little did we know that was just the beginning.

Yeah - that one still stings. We saw a used Supra on the lot a couple weeks ago and I remarked how I picked one up for $47k ($9k off MSRP) in the midst of COVID. It would look great in our current garage.

corvette

@breld - the G37 I sold would also have been a great daily until the Maverick arrives. Hindsight is 20/20.

Anonymous_posts79

@qbrozen said:

@Anonymous_posts79 said:
You can go back to post 1… I started this way back when 😂

My account must not like your account. Post 1 is what I responded to.

I meant post 1 of this discussion. I couldn’t retrieve the original log in.

nyccarguy

Ok. Keep your fingers crossed everyone. Dropped off the 4Xe at the dealership earlier. Leaving for Universal/Disney tomorrow. Let’s hope they fix it this time. Told them I need it back Next Monday AM 7/25. Will keep you guys updated when I hear from them.

qbrozen

@Anonymous_posts79 said:

@qbrozen said:

@Anonymous_posts79 said:
You can go back to post 1… I started this way back when 😂

My account must not like your account. Post 1 is what I responded to.

I meant post 1 of this discussion. I couldn’t retrieve the original log in.

Aaahhhhh

explorerx4

Hopefully, you didn't start as @anonymous_posts01.

roadburner

nyccarguy said:

Ok. Keep your fingers crossed everyone. Dropped off the 4Xe at the dealership earlier. Leaving for Universal/Disney tomorrow. Let’s hope they fix it this time. Told them I need it back Next Monday AM 7/25. Will keep you guys updated when I hear from them.

Have fun!

corvette

Someone fixed this oil ad.