Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous (Archived)

nyccarguy

tifighter said:

@breld said:

Holiday punch…2022 GX460.

Activate CCBA 2022 grayscale Lexus club-

'22? How many miles?

nyccarguy

breld said:

Holiday punch…2022 GX460.

Nice job on the GX!

pensfan83

@tifighter said:

@breld said:
Holiday punch…2022 GX460.

Activate CCBA 2022 grayscale Lexus club-

PHEV?

tifighter

28firefighter said:

Congrats @breld and @tifighter!

What vehicle is this to replace, @tifighter ? Or an addition to the fleet?

Oh boy. Well...I'll try to keep it simple.

OUT - Z4. No surprise here I'm sure, as it was always an extra once the M2 arrived.

IN - This RX. Why? We need something with more accommodating seating space. Rivian says my reservation won't convert before the end of the year. And I'm on a schedule, correction, our new addition is on a schedule, which is a new kiddo at the end of July. I am 6'2" and my wife is 6'; combine that with a rear facing seat and it gets uncomfortable quickly. The Lexus is a placeholder, is good on mpg as a hybrid, and should hold it's value pretty well until we figure out what we eventually want to do. It's a 22 with 12k miles - local dealer had it sitting on the lot for about 75 days so we were able to work something out. It has the sliding captain's chairs which work okay. And since someone will ask, I considered another Model X, but it has noticeably less real legroom between the first two rows.

PENDING departure- the Model 3. Since the Y is more accommodating and practical, it becomes my wife's new daily. But she has made it known that she prefers to drive the 3. So I know that now. But we don't need both.

UNDER review - Montero. I enjoy it every time I drive it, and it gets lots of compliments. But I think this will be moving on soon, as one toy is enough at the moment.

I'll leave it there, and will omit the upstairs remodel/refresh that we've been doing. So many fumes.

pensfan83

Wow, congratulations!

corvette

stickguy said:

@Corvette, did you put on tailgate letters? I can't remember. I want to get some of those and there are a bazillion options now so looking for recommendations.

PM sent.

28firefighter

@tifighter said:
Oh boy. Well...I'll try to keep it simple.

OUT - Z4. No surprise here I'm sure, as it was always an extra once the M2 arrived.

IN - This RX. Why? We need something with more accommodating seating space. Rivian says my reservation won't convert before the end of the year. And I'm on a schedule, correction, our new addition is on a schedule, which is a new kiddo at the end of July. I am 6'2" and my wife is 6'; combine that with a rear facing seat and it gets uncomfortable quickly. The Lexus is a placeholder, is good on mpg as a hybrid, and should hold it's value pretty well until we figure out what we eventually want to do. It's a 22 with 12k miles - local dealer had it sitting on the lot for about 75 days so we were able to work something out. It has the sliding captain's chairs which work okay. And since someone will ask, I considered another Model X, but it has noticeably less real legroom between the first two rows.

PENDING departure- the Model 3. Since the Y is more accommodating and practical, it becomes my wife's new daily. But she has made it known that she prefers to drive the 3. So I know that now. But we don't need both.

UNDER review - Montero. I enjoy it every time I drive it, and it gets lots of compliments. But I think this will be moving on soon, as one toy is enough at the moment.

I'll leave it there, and will omit the upstairs remodel/refresh that we've been doing. So many fumes.

Lots of big changes! Big big congrats to you and your wife!

breld

@tifighter - wow! Lots going on! The car stuff is fun, but big congrats on the new kiddo!

nyccarguy

breld said:

Holiday punch…2022 GX460.

Nice job on the GX!

tifighter said:

28firefighter said:

Congrats @breld and @tifighter!

What vehicle is this to replace, @tifighter ? Or an addition to the fleet?

Oh boy. Well...I'll try to keep it simple.

OUT - Z4. No surprise here I'm sure, as it was always an extra once the M2 arrived.

IN - This RX. Why? We need something with more accommodating seating space. Rivian says my reservation won't convert before the end of the year. And I'm on a schedule, correction, our new addition is on a schedule, which is a new kiddo at the end of July. I am 6'2" and my wife is 6'; combine that with a rear facing seat and it gets uncomfortable quickly. The Lexus is a placeholder, is good on mpg as a hybrid, and should hold it's value pretty well until we figure out what we eventually want to do. It's a 22 with 12k miles - local dealer had it sitting on the lot for about 75 days so we were able to work something out. It has the sliding captain's chairs which work okay. And since someone will ask, I considered another Model X, but it has noticeably less real legroom between the first two rows.

PENDING departure- the Model 3. Since the Y is more accommodating and practical, it becomes my wife's new daily. But she has made it known that she prefers to drive the 3. So I know that now. But we don't need both.

UNDER review - Montero. I enjoy it every time I drive it, and it gets lots of compliments. But I think this will be moving on soon, as one toy is enough at the moment.

I'll leave it there, and will omit the upstairs remodel/refresh that we've been doing. So many fumes.

Congrats @tifighter! On the Lexus & the kiddo!

oldfarmer50

breld said:

Holiday punch…2022 GX460.

Big beast.

tifighter

breld said:

@tifighter - wow! Lots going on! The car stuff is fun, but big congrats on the new kiddo!

Thanks. And I did look at the GX too. I'm sure you'll enjoy it!

stickguy

that is a lot of big doings at one time. Good luck with it all!

Michaell

Not that it means anything, but the wife mentioned this morning that one day, we'll have to look at getting a new car. Outback is at 8+ years old but only 56,000 miles, so I suspect that day isn't coming soon.

carnaught

Michaell said:

Not that it means anything, but the wife mentioned this morning that one day, we'll have to look at getting a new car. Outback is at 8+ years old but only 56,000 miles, so I suspect that day isn't coming soon.

Well, the good news is EV prices should be coming down when you’re ready.

Michaell

carnaught said:

Michaell said:

Not that it means anything, but the wife mentioned this morning that one day, we'll have to look at getting a new car. Outback is at 8+ years old but only 56,000 miles, so I suspect that day isn't coming soon.

Well, the good news is EV prices should be coming down when you’re ready.

I mentioned that; she wasn't 100% convinced that we should go in that direction. I could see a nice PHEV - the Mazda CX-70 is something I'd consider, if it has the same drivetrain as the new CX-90.

jmonroe1

Look> @carnaught said:

Well, the good news is EV prices should be coming down when you’re ready.

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And the bad news is the charging rates will be higher but hopefully there will be more charging stations.

jmonroe

stickguy

Michaell said:

Not that it means anything, but the wife mentioned this morning that one day, we'll have to look at getting a new car. Outback is at 8+ years old but only 56,000 miles, so I suspect that day isn't coming soon.

if it is anything like our house, that day will come much quicker if the car breaks down and strands her. I have been told in the past by my wife she won't drive a particular car again, so that pretty much decides the issue!

You are probably in the sweet spot with the Sube. You got lots of life from it, but it is still probably worth quite a bit. So you can cash out nice equity and avoid upcoming more significant maintenance and repairs, and at some point, it probably drops off the depreciation cliff (sometimes hard to tell when a car suddenly becomes "old" to the market. I usually assumed 10/100, but I used 8/80 as my personal cutoff!

stickguy

Michaell said:

carnaught said:

Michaell said:

Not that it means anything, but the wife mentioned this morning that one day, we'll have to look at getting a new car. Outback is at 8+ years old but only 56,000 miles, so I suspect that day isn't coming soon.

Well, the good news is EV prices should be coming down when you’re ready.

I mentioned that; she wasn't 100% convinced that we should go in that direction. I could see a nice PHEV - the Mazda CX-70 is something I'd consider, if it has the same drivetrain as the new CX-90.

even a non-plug in hybrid is a good option (you can tell I am a convert!)

breld

stickguy said:

Michaell said:

Not that it means anything, but the wife mentioned this morning that one day, we'll have to look at getting a new car. Outback is at 8+ years old but only 56,000 miles, so I suspect that day isn't coming soon.

if it is anything like our house, that day will come much quicker if the car breaks down and strands her. I have been told in the past by my wife she won't drive a particular car again, so that pretty much decides the issue!

You are probably in the sweet spot with the Sube. You got lots of life from it, but it is still probably worth quite a bit. So you can cash out nice equity and avoid upcoming more significant maintenance and repairs, and at some point, it probably drops off the depreciation cliff (sometimes hard to tell when a car suddenly becomes "old" to the market. I usually assumed 10/100, but I used 8/80 as my personal cutoff!

I can go as far as 10/100 myself.

You are talking about months/trips, right?

ronsteve

@tifighter said:

@breld said:
Holiday punch…2022 GX460.

Activate CCBA 2022 grayscale Lexus club-

Aren’t all RX350s on some kind of grayscale anymore?

Kicking myself for not looking at one last fall when it looked like the stars might align. As the market has started to normalize Lexus values haven’t really dropped, so they’re out of my wheelhouse.

jmonroe1

About changing rates, what are the price differences between charging stations? FWIW, I’ve only seen the free ones and just a few of those. I guess premium with charging stations are the fast charging jobs.

jmonroe

stickguy

jmonroe1 said:

About changing rates, what are the price differences between charging stations? FWIW, I’ve only seen the free ones and just a few of those. I guess premium with charging stations are the fast charging jobs.

jmonroe

not sure if the charging companies surcharge for the fast chargers, or you just pay by the KW (so same cost on a slow charger, just takes longer).

some brands also include a certain amount of free charging on one of the pay networks (they basically give you an account credit). Or at least, they used to!

Michaell

stickguy said:

Michaell said:

Not that it means anything, but the wife mentioned this morning that one day, we'll have to look at getting a new car. Outback is at 8+ years old but only 56,000 miles, so I suspect that day isn't coming soon.

if it is anything like our house, that day will come much quicker if the car breaks down and strands her. I have been told in the past by my wife she won't drive a particular car again, so that pretty much decides the issue!

You are probably in the sweet spot with the Sube. You got lots of life from it, but it is still probably worth quite a bit. So you can cash out nice equity and avoid upcoming more significant maintenance and repairs, and at some point, it probably drops off the depreciation cliff (sometimes hard to tell when a car suddenly becomes "old" to the market. I usually assumed 10/100, but I used 8/80 as my personal cutoff!

She's probably driven the Outback 3 times in the last 2 years. It's my car, for all intents and purposes.

We put over $2000 into it about 18 months ago for the 60K service (well, more like 60 months).

Keep getting updated offers from Carvana - latest one was just under $20K, and the Subaru dealer tells me I could trade it in for a new Limited XT for something like $450/mo.

I'll stick with a known quantity, for the time being.

Michaell

stickguy said:

Michaell said:

carnaught said:

Michaell said:

Not that it means anything, but the wife mentioned this morning that one day, we'll have to look at getting a new car. Outback is at 8+ years old but only 56,000 miles, so I suspect that day isn't coming soon.

Well, the good news is EV prices should be coming down when you’re ready.

I mentioned that; she wasn't 100% convinced that we should go in that direction. I could see a nice PHEV - the Mazda CX-70 is something I'd consider, if it has the same drivetrain as the new CX-90.

even a non-plug in hybrid is a good option (you can tell I am a convert!)

I've taken a liking to the new Accord Hybrid, myself, but it's unlikely that we'll ever be a sedan (or FWD only) family again.

It's possible a hybrid or PHEV SUV of some sort could be in the running for our next vehicle.

stickguy

CRV hybrid is same drivetrain as the Accord. My son and his GF like the one they bought recently.

my BIL also just got a Santa Fe hybrid and so far they really like it.

ronsteve

Our friends who have a Tesla had a bit of an adventure finding a charging opportunity between Montgomery, AL and Nashville. So even in a Tesla the charging infrastructure is only so robust.

stickguy

the technology is still developing. at least the government (for now) is supporting the expansion and improvement of the infrastructure.

hopefully the new battery technology coming some is another leap. Getting rid of the fire risk, and improving energy density so longer range/quicker recharge times.

breld

We’ll stick to around town commuting with our EVs for now. A co-worker of mine has a Polestar 2 as his only car and he likes roadtrips, so he has tested the charging infrastructure on a number of occasions. He gets it done, but there’s usually a story about non-functioning chargers causing him distress as he desperately searches for an alternative he can get to.

When I joked about having 2 EVs in the garage and now a gas-guzzling V8 SUV, he seemed to cringe a little bit.

tifighter

ronsteve said:

@tifighter said:

@breld said:

Holiday punch…2022 GX460.

Activate CCBA 2022 grayscale Lexus club-

Aren’t all RX350s on some kind of grayscale anymore?

Whoa, easy partner, it's not a RX 350, but a RX450hL

oldfarmer50

breld said:

We’ll stick to around town commuting with our EVs for now. A co-worker of mine has a Polestar 2 as his only car and he likes roadtrips, so he has tested the charging infrastructure on a number of occasions. He gets it done, but there’s usually a story about non-functioning chargers causing him distress as he desperately searches for an alternative he can get to.

When I joked about having 2 EVs in the garage and now a gas-guzzling V8 SUV, he seemed to cringe a little bit.

I also have a coworker who leased a Polestar 2 and he seems pleased with it. He hasn’t voiced and concerns over range anxiety or charger availability so maybe he stays at home a lot.

jmonroe1

tifighter said:

ronsteve said:

@tifighter said:

@breld said:

Holiday punch…2022 GX460.

Activate CCBA 2022 grayscale Lexus club-

Aren’t all RX350s on some kind of grayscale anymore?

Whoa, easy partner, it's not a RX 350, but a RX450hL

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EXCUUUUUUUUUSE ME !!

jmonroe

stickguy

if I bought an EV for my local use, I would certainly get a home charger installed, and would probably only need to plug in once a week, if even that often. So the charger network would really serve as a rarely used emergency backup.

I would, of course, look to use a freebie charge any time possible!

explorerx4

I thought that RX looked long. Wasn't sure if it was the camera shot.
One of my SIL's has a 350. I hit my head every time I got in it.

Michaell

stickguy said:

if I bought an EV for my local use, I would certainly get a home charger installed, and would probably only need to plug in once a week, if even that often. So the charger network would really serve as a rarely used emergency backup.

I would, of course, look to use a freebie charge any time possible!

Exactly. When we had the ID.4 on order, the cumulative commute to the cooking studio is about 100 or so miles a week. Our local utility will install a level 2 home charger for free, and we figured we'd have to charge once a week.

jmonroe1

explorerx4 said:

I thought that RX looked long. Wasn't sure if it was the camera shot.
One of my SIL's has a 350. I hit my head every time I got in it.

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So, when are you going to learn to bend over a little more?

Hint: The car’s dimensions ain’t gonna change.

jmonroe

jmonroe1

Michaell said:

stickguy said:

if I bought an EV for my local use, I would certainly get a home charger installed, and would probably only need to plug in once a week, if even that often. So the charger network would really serve as a rarely used emergency backup.

I would, of course, look to use a freebie charge any time possible!

Exactly. When we had the ID.4 on order, the cumulative commute to the cooking studio is about 100 or so miles a week. Our local utility will install a level 2 home charger for free, and we figured we'd have to charge once a week.

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I’ve heard of quite a few of these free charger offers by utilities. We all know there is no such thing as a free lunch. So, do you have to commit to using a specific amount of additional electricity per month than you normally did before the installation? AND, do you have to prove you own an EV and agree that you’ll own an EV for a specific amount of time?

jmonroe

corvette

I was wondering about that. My local electric utility doesn't offer a free home EV charger. They do offer a couple of interesting options for businesses who wish to host an EV charger, including networked and non-networked chargers, for a monthly fee which varies based upon whether the electricity they consume is metered or non-metered.

explorerx4

@jmonroe1,...but I never hit my head getting into the Mustang when the top is down.

Michaell

jmonroe1 said:

Michaell said:

stickguy said:

if I bought an EV for my local use, I would certainly get a home charger installed, and would probably only need to plug in once a week, if even that often. So the charger network would really serve as a rarely used emergency backup.

I would, of course, look to use a freebie charge any time possible!

Exactly. When we had the ID.4 on order, the cumulative commute to the cooking studio is about 100 or so miles a week. Our local utility will install a level 2 home charger for free, and we figured we'd have to charge once a week.

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I’ve heard of quite a few of these free charger offers by utilities. We all know there is no such thing as a free lunch. So, do you have to commit to using a specific amount of additional electricity per month than you normally did before the installation? AND, do you have to prove you own an EV and agree that you’ll own an EV for a specific amount of time?

jmonroe

So far as I know, there were no minimum usage requirements, but you did have to agree to allow the charger to connect to the internet so they could manage when the charging could take place (e.g., overnight, when the load on the grid is lighter)

jmonroe1

explorerx4 said:

@jmonroe1,...but I never hit my head getting into the Mustang when the top is down.

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Really? You should patent the maneuver you use to accomplish that.

jmonroe

breld

Michaell said:

jmonroe1 said:

Michaell said:

stickguy said:

if I bought an EV for my local use, I would certainly get a home charger installed, and would probably only need to plug in once a week, if even that often. So the charger network would really serve as a rarely used emergency backup.

I would, of course, look to use a freebie charge any time possible!

Exactly. When we had the ID.4 on order, the cumulative commute to the cooking studio is about 100 or so miles a week. Our local utility will install a level 2 home charger for free, and we figured we'd have to charge once a week.

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I’ve heard of quite a few of these free charger offers by utilities. We all know there is no such thing as a free lunch. So, do you have to commit to using a specific amount of additional electricity per month than you normally did before the installation? AND, do you have to prove you own an EV and agree that you’ll own an EV for a specific amount of time?

jmonroe

So far as I know, there were no minimum usage requirements, but you did have to agree to allow the charger to connect to the internet so they could manage when the charging could take place (e.g., overnight, when the load on the grid is lighter)

The charger is basically set to only charge overnight at non-peak hours, but it can be overridden if needed. The utility company subsidizes the installation costs (up to $500 I believe) and there is a lease/finance fee on your bill for the charger itself (amortizing the cost over 24 months).

jmonroe1

Michaell said:

jmonroe1 said:

Michaell said:

stickguy said:

if I bought an EV for my local use, I would certainly get a home charger installed, and would probably only need to plug in once a week, if even that often. So the charger network would really serve as a rarely used emergency backup.

I would, of course, look to use a freebie charge any time possible!

Exactly. When we had the ID.4 on order, the cumulative commute to the cooking studio is about 100 or so miles a week. Our local utility will install a level 2 home charger for free, and we figured we'd have to charge once a week.

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I’ve heard of quite a few of these free charger offers by utilities. We all know there is no such thing as a free lunch. So, do you have to commit to using a specific amount of additional electricity per month than you normally did before the installation? AND, do you have to prove you own an EV and agree that you’ll own an EV for a specific amount of time?

jmonroe

So far as I know, there were no minimum usage requirements, but you did have to agree to allow the charger to connect to the internet so they could manage when the charging could take place (e.g., overnight, when the load on the grid is lighter)

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Thanks for the response.

From what you said I guess the utility can charge more to charge the car during peak demand hours vs. overnight charging. Which tells me they must be metering the connection to the charger to differentiate the difference in 220 VAC power used for electric ovens, dryers, etc.

jmonroe

Michaell

jmonroe1 said:

Michaell said:

jmonroe1 said:

Michaell said:

stickguy said:

if I bought an EV for my local use, I would certainly get a home charger installed, and would probably only need to plug in once a week, if even that often. So the charger network would really serve as a rarely used emergency backup.

I would, of course, look to use a freebie charge any time possible!

Exactly. When we had the ID.4 on order, the cumulative commute to the cooking studio is about 100 or so miles a week. Our local utility will install a level 2 home charger for free, and we figured we'd have to charge once a week.

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I’ve heard of quite a few of these free charger offers by utilities. We all know there is no such thing as a free lunch. So, do you have to commit to using a specific amount of additional electricity per month than you normally did before the installation? AND, do you have to prove you own an EV and agree that you’ll own an EV for a specific amount of time?

jmonroe

So far as I know, there were no minimum usage requirements, but you did have to agree to allow the charger to connect to the internet so they could manage when the charging could take place (e.g., overnight, when the load on the grid is lighter)

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Thanks for the response.

From what you said I guess the utility can charge more to charge the car during peak demand hours vs. overnight charging. Which tells me they must be metering the connection to the charger to differentiate the difference in 220 VAC power used for electric ovens, dryers, etc.

jmonroe

See the comment from @breld, above. He has taken advantage of this program, as he and I have the same utility company.

qbrozen

Seems like used car prices in Japan have exploded. Anything I've bid on in the past few weeks has sold for double my max, or more. Based on my estimates, they are selling for about US retail in many cases.

kyfdx

@qbrozen
For sale in Cincinnati for $7250

tjc78

@kyfdx said:
@qbrozen
For sale in Cincinnati for $7250

There is a guy on TikTok who uses one of those to deliver appliances in Canada

stickguy

would be great for someone that had a rural property on a few acres to be a run around ute. Like what people use a gator for, but can also run into town!

tjc78

Here it is

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRoyHuVX/

kyfdx

tjc78 said:

Here it is

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRoyHuVX/

We saw them all over in Honolulu doing small delivery/tradesman work.

corvette

Haven't driven the Maverick since last Friday. The GF's new job doesn't start until next week, so she's been running errands during the day and taking her car. Last night, I went to grab the reusable bags I use at Aldi out of the Maverick, and the interior lights didn't turn on (but turned on fine when I manually pressed the button to force them on). This appears to be caused by "deep sleep" mode, which activates after the battery charge falls by a certain amount. I remote started it for 10 minutes, but still no lights when I open the door, so I guess I need to take it for a longer drive or connect the Battery Tender.