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25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Color me intrigued.
https://www.caranddriver.com/hyundai/ioniq-5-n
Like I said, she's a keeper...
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I do know what you’re talking about enjoying working. I’m having the time of my life in the car gig but I know someday I’ll have to give it up and I’m doing other things that give me enjoyment outside of work.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
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“Honey, I just used my fantastic pricing knowledge to save us thousands of dollars”
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2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
Ram?
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Under 4 hours
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
If I found someone to swap me for some 18" Porsche wheels, I'd be all over it. (assuming the worst happens).
Also, you can't get a sunroof in a Cayman
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for a "fun" car, my use would be driving down some windy country roads on nice days, enjoying the scenery, getting a little (but not too much) frisky in the corners. So having a convertible would really add to that experience. I am not going out on the track or driving it at 9.5/10 on public roads. Cruising to the ice cream stand on a summer evening is much more fun al fresco!
moonroofs are a reasonable compromise when a convertible is not an option.
for tires, I try to keep it to about 4" sidewall minimum (about a 225/45 or so). still skinny-ish and provides fine handling but a fighting chance to not be replacing wheels on a regular basis.
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'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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Bubbaonline😂
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
New Tires Installed
Suspension Re Installed w/ New Suspension Perches
New Rear Sway Bar End Links & Bushings Installed
New Front Sway Bar Bushings Installed
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"Did you know there is a deafening sound coming from the right rear?"
Me: "Yes. What's that from?"
"Your right rear bearing is shot and needs to be replaced. We recommend you replace them in pairs. While you are at it, your rear pads and rotors should be replaced too."
I ordered new Rear Bearings from a company called SKF. Having them shipped directly to the shop.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
ANYWAY, I told them this time that I sold it. That apparently didn't sit well with the rep who is claiming "substantial resources went into putting together your listing." Gee, then maybe you should have just listed it instead of blocking it for a clerical error. Or, if that is such a big sticking point for you, look at that detail before doing any work on the ad? Crazy, I know.
Obviously, these interactions have left a very bad taste in my mouth and it is doubtful I will work with them again. Other than the low bidding result, BaT wound up being much easier, friendlier, and faster to work with.
'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
If it’s BaT we’ve learned you can back out of those bids with almost no consequences.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
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With 47K miles and 5 owners already you could be the lucky 6th owner to dump it in about 10K miles and 4K invested in repair costs.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
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You’re right, I didn’t read the whole story about the 5 previous owners but I’ll stick to the 4K repairs costs in the next 10K miles. But, you can’t ignore the fact that it will still be a Porsche in another 10K miles.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
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Don’t like the tan steering wheel. Otherwise, I think it’s a sharp color combo.
25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd
Don’t like the tan steering wheel. Otherwise, I think it’s a sharp color combo.
Or, headliner, for that matter. Not my favorite interior, but with navy carpets, and a smattering of darker trim, here and there, I could live with it. Navy over tan feels very '90s.. just need some gold emblems.
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You’re probably right being a Porsche and all, details matter. Everything has to line up.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
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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
Looking at past auctions, this still seems pretty thrifty.
25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd
Savvy owners know when to call it quits and not push their luck. But, now that you’ve been outbid, you got away clean.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
This is a 2 seat sports car, not a Hyundai. Most people buy one, keep it two years, then move on to the next toy. I agree with @kyfdx that a six year ownership period is a positive, not a negative.
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I may be just buying in to the urban myth but don’t those highly tuned Porsche engines need an overhaul at 50k miles? Would you be buying a big expense with that one?
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible