Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous (Archived)

Sandman6472

More tropical weather on the way it seems...we just can't catch a break this year it seems! Looking to be a rainy/windy few days starting tomorrow. Working the next two days so will bring the necessary rain gear. As long as the winds aren't super gusty, we should be fine.
But seriously folks, we've had enough of this crazy weather!!

Sandman6472

Just did the Sirius/XM renewal at $5.99/month for the next 12 months. Got a weeks credit as last years plan ends a week from today. Was seriously gong to cancel but decided it's so seamless having it in the car & all my devices, well worth it for one more year. Wife did hers last night for the same price so glad it's all done now.

henryn

I renegotiated SiriusXM for both vehicles back in May, the bottom line went up from $6.48 per vehicle per month to $7.77. I'm not sure whether their rate changed, or the add-on fees/taxes changed, or whatever. Doesn't matter, all that counts is what you wind up paying, and for me it's worth $7.77.

imidazol97

corvette said:

Eleventy billion dollars!

That's the Powerball lottery value.

nyccarguy

I'm starting to see Integras sprinkled here and there. The Red with Black/Black Emblems & Wheels looks nice, it looks fantastic in Blue, I dig the black. I saw a White A-Spec the other day that looked good too.

stickguy

I liked the one I sat in at the dealer. would want to drive one though to see if I really was interested. It did have horrible rear visibility though.

stickguy

apparently I am not the only aspiring Maverick mogul in my neighborhood. on my morning walk I went by the house of the guy that has the other one (that I know of). and saw that he now has 2 in the driveway, one with a temp tag on it. both Cactus gray. Not sure if one of them is going away or he wanted 2 for some reason. will have to monitor that. I have not seen him out any time I was walking by to talk to. some day.

having 2 in the household is fine if you got multiple drivers for them, but really should at least get different colors!

pensfan83

nyccarguy said:

I'm starting to see Integras sprinkled here and there. The Red with Black/Black Emblems & Wheels looks nice, it looks fantastic in Blue, I dig the black. I saw a White A-Spec the other day that looked good too.

My dealer has a Black/Black 6 speed. No idea if it's spoken for or not but I do know it's available at MSRP and no additional dealer packs. I have yet to see one in person around here.

nyccarguy

pensfan83 said:

nyccarguy said:

I'm starting to see Integras sprinkled here and there. The Red with Black/Black Emblems & Wheels looks nice, it looks fantastic in Blue, I dig the black. I saw a White A-Spec the other day that looked good too.

My dealer has a Black/Black 6 speed. No idea if it's spoken for or not but I do know it's available at MSRP and no additional dealer packs. I have yet to see one in person around here.

Did you put your Prelude away for the winter yet?

qbrozen

C&B process is a bit slow, it seems. Couple of you have sold there. How long between original submission and live listing did you experience?

I've very anxious to see how it pans out. I very much doubt I'll lose money, but anything is possible. Any guesses from the masses? My guess isn't really fair, so I'll refrain from sharing. I am trying to be conservative in my mind. I looked at my total costs today, and they were a little higher than I initially thought.

stickguy

I think it sells for $5,000

stickguy

I have heard it takes a while to get everything lined up. A few weeks or more? I saw a video on it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbX7DlO-PBU

au1994

I’m going with 8k on the Gloria.

BTW…getting zero legitimate interest in my MiL’s Outback. I have it on FB Marketplace and Autotrader.com priced right on KBB. All the buying services hit it 3k back of that so I am holding out for a private sale as long as I can.

qbrozen

stickguy said:

I think it sells for $5,000

I'll definitely take the over on that, if past sales are any indication.

stickguy

Hope so, I’m just surprised there is a big market for large, RHD sedans.

qbrozen

Millions of things sell every day that surprise me.

28firefighter

I think it'll pull $9-10k, @qbrozen given that it is C&B and that brings with it a unique target audience. In any other medium, I would say closer to $7500.

pensfan83

@nyccarguy said:
Did you put your Prelude away for the winter yet?

Not yet, in another week or so. The weather has been so good to drive the cars I haven't driven the truck in over a week. That M3 isn't bad to drive either.

EDIT: It's not mine.

breld

Nice pic. Now I want a Prelude.

xwesx

au1994 said:

I’m going with 8k on the Gloria.

BTW…getting zero legitimate interest in my MiL’s Outback. I have it on FB Marketplace and Autotrader.com priced right on KBB. All the buying services hit it 3k back of that so I am holding out for a private sale as long as I can.

Odd. Although, at least on Marketplace, listings on vehicles that are not bottom-scrapers always seem to have fewer hits than the latter. However, when I do have a hit, it's usually a serious inquiry. That said, lower 48 seems to be a whole different word when it comes to cars on Marketplace. I couldn't believe how long it took to get a response from a seller when inquiring about their offering(s)!

Happily, when I tried to sell a few items, like the furnace in our Ohio house, I got legitimate interest and quick sales.

xwesx

I don't think I could ever do a no reserve auction, just because you never know how the stars might align on that. Being said, I agree that it should fetch over $5K. How much? Stars, man.... Hahah.

I'm going to go $8,100 because it's gonna be a good day (but, not a great one!).

sda

qbrozen said:

Millions of things sell every day that surprise me.

As you’ve gone through the hassle of having it shipped to the US and getting a title that makes it that more attractive. In addition the maintenance and detailing you gave it is a plus. Good luck in a successful sale!

nyccarguy

@breld said:
Nice pic. Now I want a Prelude.

You want @pensfan83 ’s Prelude, not my Prelude.

qbrozen

One note I think I failed to mention. Well, Ok, 2 notes. 1 is that I did NOT put new tires on. I had planned on it, but then it occurred to me that the buyer might not like what I put on, in which case I've wasted the money. Maybe they want winter tires or summer tires or want to change the wheels. The other thing, and the only real fault I could find, is the upper blend door clicks on startup. Very common Nissan thing, evidently, and does nothing but be annoying. I listed both faults, along with a barely noticeable missing reflector, which I didn't notice until I was polishing it. Meanwhile, I didn't come upon a single scratch that did not come right out with polishing. The paint is truly amazing on it.

oldfarmer50

pensfan83 said:

@nyccarguy said:

Did you put your Prelude away for the winter yet?

Not yet, in another week or so. The weather has been so good to drive the cars I haven't driven the truck in over a week. That M3 isn't bad to drive either.

EDIT: It's not mine.

I put my convertible away for the second time yesterday. November 6th is the latest I’ve ever driven with the top down.

oldfarmer50

au1994 said:

I’m going with 8k on the Gloria.

BTW…getting zero legitimate interest in my MiL’s Outback. I have it on FB Marketplace and Autotrader.com priced right on KBB. All the buying services hit it 3k back of that so I am holding out for a private sale as long as I can.

In Vermont you’d have a bidding war. Have you considered Craigslist? It cost $5 now but I’ve had good luck there. Refresh my memory, year, mileage, asking price?

xwesx

Meanwhile, in Alaska, it was -18(F) here on Sunday morning. Today, it had warmed up quite a bit! It was only -2(F)!

henryn

86(F) here this afternoon. A little too warm for my taste, I'm looking forward to some cooler weather.

On that Subaru Outback, I do believe the interest is going to be directly proportional to the amount of annual snowfall.

Michaell

henryn said:

86(F) here this afternoon. A little too warm for my taste, I'm looking forward to some cooler weather.

On that Subaru Outback, I do believe the interest is going to be directly proportional to the amount of annual snowfall.

It would sell in a day or two, here in Colorado. It's practically the official state vehicle.

jmonroe1

@qbrozen said:
Millions of things sell every day that surprise me.

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Name one million.

jmonroe

au1994

henryn said:

86(F) here this afternoon. A little too warm for my taste, I'm looking forward to some cooler weather.

On that Subaru Outback, I do believe the interest is going to be directly proportional to the amount of annual snowfall.

We were 80 yesterday and today. I’d like some fall crispness in the air as well.

The Outback is a 16 Limited, 114k and asking 15.9. Got it for her in June after she totaled her 05 Forester and then her health took a turn and she can’t drive.

Probably going to be a victim of timing and the market. She received a nice settlement on the Forester but of course we paid too much for the Outback. She lived 80 miles away at the time so we wanted her in something safe and reliable but now we’ve moved her closer. It is what it is at this point. Just want to cash out and be done with it.

I’ve threatened to pass it on to Jr. He was not amused. Apparently a green Subaru wagon would not be the envy of the HS parking lot.

explorerx4

Voted today, first time in OH. Had to choose about 20 different elected positions(including judges) and there were other 36 items on the ballot!

qbrozen

@jmonroe1 said:

@qbrozen said:
Millions of things sell every day that surprise me.

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Name one million.

jmonroe

“One million”

Good night, Gracie.

pensfan83

Scratch that. After Thursday highs start topping out in the 30s (somewhere @xwesx is snickering) so both cars go down for their winter slumber by EOW. I'm travelling for work next week and the following week is spent shopping and prepping for the holiday.

jmonroe1

breld said:

Nice pic. Now I want a Prelude.

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And it shall be so.

jmonroe

Michaell

au1994 said:

I’ve threatened to pass it on to Jr. He was not amused. Apparently a green Subaru wagon would not be the envy of the HS parking lot.

Beggars can't be choosers. Seems like a great first car for a teenager.

jmonroe1

Michaell said:

au1994 said:

I’ve threatened to pass it on to Jr. He was not amused. Apparently a green Subaru wagon would not be the envy of the HS parking lot.

Beggars can't be choosers. Seems like a great first car for a teenager.

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I agree but that’s kids today. Probably would like a pair of snazzy sneakers than an Outback.

jmonroe

stickguy

Do what we did. Give them a choice. The car we have to offer (in this case an OB), ride the big yellow bus, or spend your own money on anything you want.

oldfarmer50

au1994 said:

henryn said:

86(F) here this afternoon. A little too warm for my taste, I'm looking forward to some cooler weather.

On that Subaru Outback, I do believe the interest is going to be directly proportional to the amount of annual snowfall.

We were 80 yesterday and today. I’d like some fall crispness in the air as well.

The Outback is a 16 Limited, 114k and asking 15.9. Got it for her in June after she totaled her 05 Forester and then her health took a turn and she can’t drive.

Probably going to be a victim of timing and the market. She received a nice settlement on the Forester but of course we paid too much for the Outback. She lived 80 miles away at the time so we wanted her in something safe and reliable but now we’ve moved her closer. It is what it is at this point. Just want to cash out and be done with it.

I’ve threatened to pass it on to Jr. He was not amused. Apparently a green Subaru wagon would not be the envy of the HS parking lot.

While a milagephobe like me might not want a car with that odometer reading, just about anybody else should be drooling over a lifestyle car like a Subaru. Have you checked comparable vehicles for sale? I checked Autotrader and didn’t find much. Seems to be a rare car in Georgia.

I say give the kid the stickguy choice.

explorerx4

@au1994,
You need to throw in a dog to complete the deal.

au1994

Michaell said:

au1994 said:

I’ve threatened to pass it on to Jr. He was not amused. Apparently a green Subaru wagon would not be the envy of the HS parking lot.

Beggars can't be choosers. Seems like a great first car for a teenager.

He’s in the well used 328i in my sig. It’s beginning to nickel and dime us so the comment was only half way in jest. He loves it though, wants to keep it forever. He washes it so often that I’m afraid he’ll wear the finish off.

If there were any deals to be had in luxury or near luxury land we would flip the X1 to him and get my wife a new ride.

jmonroe1

oldfarmer50 said:

au1994 said:

henryn said:

86(F) here this afternoon. A little too warm for my taste, I'm looking forward to some cooler weather.

On that Subaru Outback, I do believe the interest is going to be directly proportional to the amount of annual snowfall.

We were 80 yesterday and today. I’d like some fall crispness in the air as well.

The Outback is a 16 Limited, 114k and asking 15.9. Got it for her in June after she totaled her 05 Forester and then her health took a turn and she can’t drive.

Probably going to be a victim of timing and the market. She received a nice settlement on the Forester but of course we paid too much for the Outback. She lived 80 miles away at the time so we wanted her in something safe and reliable but now we’ve moved her closer. It is what it is at this point. Just want to cash out and be done with it.

I’ve threatened to pass it on to Jr. He was not amused. Apparently a green Subaru wagon would not be the envy of the HS parking lot.

While a milagephobe like me might not want a car with that odometer reading, just about anybody else should be drooling over a lifestyle car like a Subaru. Have you checked comparable vehicles for sale? I checked Autotrader and didn’t find much. Seems to be a rare car in Georgia.

I say give the kid the stickguy choice.

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I say give the kid what he really wants…a pair of snazzy sneakers and when those wear out get him another pair. Would still be cheaper and less worrisome than giving him a car.

jmonroe

qbrozen

My son is totally psyched for his Opel. He keeps bragging about it to his friends. Hasn't even seen it in person yet. lol.

stickguy

Opel isn’t in your signature list. Which one is that again?

jmonroe1

stickguy said:

Opel isn’t in your signature list. Which one is that again?

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He’s not allowed to list it because he’s giving it to his son. Then his son can join up in here and we’ll see how many cars he’s going to list. Even if they’ll be paid for by his father.

jmonroe

qbrozen

correct, son's car. He is paying for it.

stickguy

What is it again? I forgot the model. I assume it’s somehow related to some domestic GM from the time frame?

I had a German Opel once. Probably one of the few in this group that did.

qbrozen

Astra (F). This one did not have a US counterpart, although it does utilize what would later become the Ecotec 2.0 engine.

sda

I had a rebadged Opel, 98 Cadillac Catera. It was a very nice car when it wasn't at the Cadillac service department. It went through 3 heater valves in less than a year. Multiple check engine lights, engine that stuttered at certain speeds and hvac failure. The entire electronic control panel died. Luckily all covered by warranty and they always provided me a nice loaner. Perhaps not all the car’s fault, poorly trained mechanics? But still… and my last Cadillac.

xwesx

au1994 said:

The Outback is a 16 Limited, 114k and asking 15.9. Got it for her in June after she totaled her 05 Forester and then her health took a turn and she can’t drive.

Probably going to be a victim of timing and the market. She received a nice settlement on the Forester but of course we paid too much for the Outback. She lived 80 miles away at the time so we wanted her in something safe and reliable but now we’ve moved her closer. It is what it is at this point. Just want to cash out and be done with it.

I’ve threatened to pass it on to Jr. He was not amused. Apparently a green Subaru wagon would not be the envy of the HS parking lot.

Sounds like a nice one! How long have you had it advertised? Might take a couple-three weeks to get the right person interested. Stick with it!