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Wait, I think we went down this road before - still, hard to beat them.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Post pics ASAP!
Mark156
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Post pics ASAP!
Somehow I think hubby is expecting more then 4 years out of this new Pilot. He gave me a pretty stern lecture about how I am going to keep this car for a long time. He's had a deathgrip on the checkbook lately so I think he's serious.
My new Pilot should be here by the middle of January. I'm going to get winter tires/wheels and Husky liners before it gets here so I have everything to swap on to it for winter time the day I pick it up.
Hubby is now looking at old truck campers to put on the truck so he can go hunting next summer. Men.
The Sandman :sick: :shades:
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)
Soooo. .... time to sell the 08 Odyssey and wait for the dealers to get a supply of the new Elites. We are also selling the IS250 so we will free up a lot of cash along the way.
The Sandman :sick: :shades:
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)
I enjoy lurking here, but I'll never qualify for CCBA membership; my wife & I have bought a grand total of 6 cars in 25 years for 2 drivers. We typically keep a car for at least 8 years.
Right now my Civic will hit 30k by February but the bad thing is that the wife's Mazda3 is already at about 83k...she will probably buy sometime in 2012 or early 2013 if the car doesn't have any major issues.
The Sandman :sick: :shades:
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)
1) 1949 Chevrolet (4 dr) black
2) 1953 Chevrolet BelAir (4 dr) green with white top
3) 1963 Chevrolet Impala coupe, blue with white top
4) 1974 Dodge Dart Swinger coupe, blue with white vinyl top
5) 1988 Chevrolet Celebrity (4 dr), dark blue
6) 2002 Chevrolet Impala, brown
I told him when he turns 90, he can move up to a Buick. :P
I remember the '53 BelAir as I was a car admirer even as a small kid (born in '58).
Mark156
There is a lot to be said for dying broke though.
Now that I am in my 30s I sense some automotive cheapness creeping up...I'm pretty sure I am going to drive my current car until it drops dead or expires otherwise. Nothing out there tempts me enough to want to spend the money when I can save the car payment balance and travel more at the same time. But I do already own a car I've had since I was 18.
I do like that Sienna SE, though. Sorta looks like a Yakuza van.
25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0
Once we sell the Lexus and the Odyssey we will be down to the Camry only. There aren't too many fees involved with car purchases in Georgia and we are fickle purchasers who only buy when the deals are right. We bought our Lexus new 19 months ago for $31,000. We should be able to sell it for $26,000-$27,000. We bought our Odyssey for $16,300 and were offered $18,500 on trade for a new Sienna, which they were selling at invoice. We figure we should be able to get $19,000 or so out of the Odyssey in a private party sale.
We will more than likely lease the Odyssey and then buy it at the end. We prefer leasing at first because it gives a defined way out if we decide we don't like the car. Also, if someone hits it and diminishes the value we are not stuck with a $43,000 van that is now only worth $25,000.
Oh
Emm
Gee
I know you aren't supposed to (or can't) love an inanimate object, but I've got a serious case of infatuation for this.
Took it for a test drive. Although the normal temp for the end of October is probably in the high 50's or low 60's, today it's 75 and absolutely gorgeous. So, before the engine was turned on, I had the salesdude put the top down.
What a blast it is to drive. Sweet, sweet clutch, power all up and down the tach. The dealership has only one road that leads into it, and apparently they built it with a couple of nice sweepers to hook you in the first 2 minutes of the test drive. Sales guy kept telling me to go faster as we drove the neighborhood (suburban 4 lanes and light industrial area), but I kept it below 70 - on a short stretch of interstate. Tach was under 3K at 70MPH in 6th, so it will cruise nicely.
Best of all, unlike the Miata I sat in recently, I fit. Can see out the windshield nicely and the steering wheel tilts and telescopes so I can get into a comfy position.
For all you guys who kept pushing the Z4 on me - you were totally right. Now, if only I can hit the lottery tonight....
My wife likes the idea of the Prius minivan but the spy photos make it look more like a wagon. That would be ok too, but we sure like our sliders and the somewhat higher seating position.
LOL, I like that saying! As for debt, the only real debt we have is the a low interest loan on the Civic and we don't owe much on that.
Got to finally haul hay with the truck today, so nice not having to ask a friend to do truck things for me. Do need to buy winter tires for the truck, although with the summer tires it does really well. I love long wheelbase trucks, so slow to do anything bad.
I love that car. except for the color. Do not like black. In or out. And no chance in Hades that I get a black leather interior convertible!
make it dark blue over tan, and I will fly out to Colorado to get it, and have a nice drive home. And I really can't afford it!
and from AK and Anony, it sounds like with the newest designs, Honda might be at least fixing the issue with the lumbar on the seats. Although it never bothered me on our odyssey, or my accord (both leather).
Actually, I found it to be much more obtrusive on the cloth seats, and hideous on ones that were not adjustable.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
And I imagine that you will still know it is there if you extend it out a bit.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
And I gotta figure that maintenance and running costs on the Porsche will be higher?
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I love that car. except for the color. Do not like black. In or out. And no chance in Hades that I get a black leather interior convertible!
make it dark blue over tan, and I will fly out to Colorado to get it, and have a nice drive home. And I really can't afford it!
Stick, I wish!
I won't be ready, financially, until next summer at the earliest, when the ION will be paid off. Nice salesman, told him what I was looking for and what my time line is, he promised he would keep me informed via email as to what comes in off-lease.
What's funny is that I found the original Monroney sticker and warranty book in the trunk. I think the MSRP was just under $40K and the car was originally sold in Connecticut! Interesting that it found its way to Colorado.
I'm not thrilled about the color, either - personally, I'm looking for anything other than black, gray or silver. The ION is Storm Gray, the VUE is Techno Gray and the MINI is silver, so I'm a bit burned out on those shades.
Yes, blue over tan would be a fantastic combo. I wouldn't mind red or white, either. We'll see - beggars can't be choosers when it comes to used cars.
One other thing - to be fair, it's leatherette rather than leather on the inside.
A few questions:
You've gotten your money's worth on the warranty, haven't you?
How many miles are on it?
What would you replace it with?
It's at about 46K miles now, not too many for a soon to be 9 year old car.
If it did die or get hit etc, I don't know what I would do...I'd debate either buying an older simple MB (I love W124 500E, maybe a nice W126, I'd even look at old W123 diesels) or just lease a normal car, as I don't drive a whole lot and I don't know if purchasing something new is a good deal with so many subsidized leases out there. I doubt I would replace it with another late model used highline car - I'd just rather use the money for other things. I see E63s that I could afford now, but I don't like them enough to want to open my wallet.
Heck, my wife's '08 VUE and my '06 ION have almost as many miles.
So, I'm guessing that the only reason why you might be thinking about a replacement is due to repair costs that are no longer covered by the warranty. With your car, I don't think it's a matter of being nickled and dimed to death, but rather large bunches of $20, $50 and $100 bills smothering you.
I agree, with the low number of miles you seem to drive, a low mileage subsidized lease may make the most sense for you.
Buying a 911 or a Cayman wouldn't be settling; I've always planned on getting one after. my son heads off to college.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
18,900 miles
Silver Gray/Black Cloth
Xenons
Heated Manual Seats
H-K Audio
No Sunroof(WOO-HOO!!!)
Brembo Big Brake Kit front/rear(@$7,000 in parts alone)
Dinan Stg. 1 Suspension
Now, if the dealer will only knock $3,000 off the current asking price of $29,990...
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
That has to be a serious niche car with a select group of people interested.
But, my theory is, when you want something rare, sometimes you gotta pay a little extra even if it hurts, because who knows when it will come around again.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
As long as I never take those wheels/tires out on the streets of NJ or Philly.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Well, KBB puts a value of $29,900 on it
Edmunds TMV is $23,780
According to Autotrader there are three other '04 M3 coupes with less than 30K miles for sale in the US.
They are priced at $28,900, $30,990, and $33,990.
This car was on eBay and bidding ended at $24,988. So maybe the price will come down to my level...
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
so they are asking 30. The market said 25. Split the difference and you are right about the 27K you want to pay.
Drive it, and if it is all there, offer the take or leave 27K, and it would be surprising if they let you leave without it.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
If it is close and you really wanted, I bet $27k would get it done. My rule of thumb is to always take at least 10% off the dealers asking price.
The owner is a tech at the selling dealership; the word is that he is very meticulous(bordering on OCD) about the car and that it has never seen the track- although I'm currently checking on that through other channels. I can't believe someone would install @$7,000 worth of monstrous brakes if the car was never going to be driven at HPDEs...
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
I guarantee that's been to the track.... maybe for all 18K miles.. lol..
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2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Icon I6L Golf Cart
So even $26k is alot to pay, but not completely unreasonable if you can't live without it.
Aftermarket stuff adds nothing, of course. Hell, I would probably deduct for it, personally, as it makes it a tougher sell. No moonroof and cloth manual seats? Yeah, I think its pretty safe to say that could be sitting there awhile.
'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
A car that I can't drive doesn't do me much good, as much as I love it.
Will you keep you posted.
25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0
Front pad prices range from reasonable(Centric Posi-Quiet Ceramic- $68.00) to OMG(Ferodo DS1.11 Endurance Race Pads- $494.00). Me, I'd probably go with Hawk HPS($129.00) for the street and Hawk HPS($175) for the track.
Is there that much of a performance advantage?
It's massive overkill for street use, but it's a killer setup for fast tracks like Mid Ohio or Watkins Glen. You'd have to be a total bonehead to induce any fade.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
'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
The $494 is outrageous, but for fantastic performance on a course I could see the $175. I honestly thought you were going to something like $1000 or higher!
It's massive overkill for street use,
Unless you live in NJ or NY...
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Icon I6L Golf Cart