Ok, need some help. What’s the sea-foam green car in front of the silver A-H? Very pretty and familiar but I can’t put my finger on it. Grille is like an A-H but smaller and the creases around it are throwing me. Atrocious door fitment, though.
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@fintail said:
Is that a white W202 C43 AMG at right in the first pic (maybe to the right of a E39 M5 and next to a W210 E55 AMG. White is a rare color for the C43.
I feel like I’ve only ever seen those in that Iridium Silver Color or maybe Black.
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'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
So I saw the Giulia QV at church yesterday.
We were leaving at the same and he REALLY wanted to play. This time I was glad my wife was riding shotgun as I’m sure he would have cleaned my clock- at least in a straight line(the QV is 0.8 seconds quicker than my C43 in the quarter mile).
I do wish Alfa sold a Giulia that slotted in between the Veloce and the QV- something that competed with the C43 and M340i.
Funny thing, on the Giulia forums there are discussions about the dimwits who put QV emblems on their base Giulias- shades of the poseurs with their ///M badges…
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Is that a white W202 C43 AMG at right in the first pic (maybe to the right of a E39 M5 and next to a W210 E55 AMG. White is a rare color for the C43.
I feel like I’ve only ever seen those in that Iridium Silver Color or maybe Black.
Yep those are most common for both - typical German car thing I guess. A handful of other colors made it over for both cars - back in the day when AMG models were still quite limited in sales, triple digits yearly for both of those I think.
@laurasdada A postscript to your comment on the weak A/C in your 5 Series loaner... Most all BMWs from the late '90s on had what BMW called a "stratification wheel" on the dash: It allowed you to adjust the air temperature of the face-level vents independent of the main temperature setting. It was eliminated in BMW's attempt to obliterate anything that made BMWs unique(aside from hideous front facias). However, the temperature of the vents on a 5er can still be adjusted by accessing a setting hidden in a submenu. My guess is that your loaner had that setting adjusted to the warm side of the temperature range. Simplifying by adding complexity- great job, Munich.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
@laurasdada A postscript to your comment on the weak A/C in your 5 Series loaner... Most all BMWs from the late '90s on had what BMW called a "stratification wheel" on the dash: It allowed you to adjust the air temperature of the face-level vents independent of the main temperature setting. It was eliminated in BMW's attempt to obliterate anything that made BMWs unique(aside from hideous front facias). However, the temperature of the vents on a 5er can still be adjusted by accessing a setting hidden in a submenu. My guess is that your loaner had that setting adjusted to the warm side of the temperature range. Simplifying by adding complexity- great job, Munich.
That's just beautiful, a simply marked control wheel.
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
Got out a bit for car shopping with my youngest son. We’re ready to retire the 2012 MDX that has gone through his mom’s ownership, then handed down to my older son and now is at 154k miles after spending a couple years with the youngest kid.
Started at Subaru where we reacquainted ourselves with the Crosstrek, now refreshed for 2024. They also had a used Mazda CX-30. My son states he likes the Crosstrek better, but then admired the few Legacy sedans on the lot. Turns out he’s really attracted to a sporty sedan look more so than the hatches/compact SUVs, which is music to my years, both because he appreciates the traditional sedan look, and they tend to offer so much more for your money.
So he takes out a Legacy with the 2.5l and immediately prefers it. He of course liked the Sport model (with the turbo), but I kindly state it’s likely too much (in many ways).
@michaell reminded me the Altima and Camry are now offered with AWD, so we checked out the Nissan, which has now taken first place for my son. I mean, the performance and handling isn’t anything to write home about, but it sure is a comfortable, practical vehicle, and pretty darn sharp in the SR trim.
Got out a bit for car shopping with my youngest son. We’re ready to retire the 2012 MDX that has gone through his mom’s ownership, then handed down to my older son and now is at 154k miles after spending a couple years with the youngest kid.
Started at Subaru where we reacquainted ourselves with the Crosstrek, now refreshed for 2024. They also had a used Mazda CX-30. My son states he likes the Crosstrek better, but then admired the few Legacy sedans on the lot. Turns out he’s really attracted to a sporty sedan look more so than the hatches/compact SUVs, which is music to my years, both because he appreciates the traditional sedan look, and they tend to offer so much more for your money.
So he takes out a Legacy with the 2.5l and immediately prefers it. He of course liked the Sport model (with the turbo), but I kindly state it’s likely too much (in many ways).
@michaell reminded me the Altima and Camry are now offered with AWD, so we checked out the Nissan, which has now taken first place for my son. I mean, the performance and handling isn’t anything to write home about, but it sure is a comfortable, practical vehicle, and pretty darn sharp in the SR trim.
And, according to @jmonroe1, a total chick magnet in black!
I have clearly missed something, or perhaps a break in the time/space continuum has caused a time jump for me. How is it that @stickguy is again house-shopping after having just moved not long ago? And also is somehow back working? The only stable thing that gives me some reassurance that I am not hallucinating is that he apparently is still looking at vehicles he really likes, as a pastime although they are rarely in danger of actually being purchased.
I bought a car 6 weeks ago. Who do you think I am, Breld?
yes I (somewhat unexpectedly) actually landed a new "real" job. So back on the hamster wheel for a while. No where near as enjoyable as early retirement, but pays a lot better which will likely come in handy at some point.
The house deal, when we found this house we talked ourselves into giving up a couple of things we wanted to actually get something (in the budget I had settled on). It is a nice house and we enjoy the neighborhood but wish we had gotten a little bit bigger in some areas (wife still complains that the dining area is not big enough and I really regret not holding out for an oversized garage. We both regret not getting a large mudroom off the garage). And we could have splurged and gotten something more expensive at the time.
so, more of a casual looking to see if something that makes sense doing can be found. One issue we had was in a crazy hot market, shopping from long distance was very hard. if this one had not happened we were planning to sell and move to a rental up here to live in while looking. So in a way, we bought a potentially temporary place to do the same thing (and per our agent, it has gone up enough to make it doable).
we also debated ordering a new build back then but did not want to do it from afar. plus was not sure about the price but now the factors make more sense, so we are looking at some new places and might order one of those and move next year. At least that way would get exactly what we want!
also looking closer to my son so not as long to go back and forth to them.
might not happen (probably won't) but fun to look!
we are actually looking at a resale tomorrow about 10 minutes from us. 2,700 SF custom house on 1.5 acres on a golf course with a gigantic 3 car garage. Wildly overkill but at least it will give us a baseline of what spending a lot more money can get us!
I don’t know if it’s an update or if I hadn’t noticed it before, but the navigation system in the C43 not only points out parking lots/garages but also denotes(in some cases) how full they are:
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
Does the yellow on the vertical bar mean occupied and the red means available? And what does the circle with the red triangle attempt to show? These systems remain a closed book to me.
And the nav also gives the price of PUG when gas stations are shown. The telematics aren't overly complex, but it seems I learn something new about it most every day.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Does the yellow on the vertical bar mean occupied and the red means available? And what does the circle with the red triangle attempt to show? These systems remain a closed book to me.
Red indicates the spaces occupied. The emblem above the "P" indicates a multi-story parking garage. The circle diameter is 600 feet but that is adjustable. The triangle denotes the location of the car.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
I bought a car 6 weeks ago. Who do you think I am, Breld?
yes I (somewhat unexpectedly) actually landed a new "real" job. So back on the hamster wheel for a while. No where near as enjoyable as early retirement, but pays a lot better which will likely come in handy at some point.
The house deal, when we found this house we talked ourselves into giving up a couple of things we wanted to actually get something (in the budget I had settled on). It is a nice house and we enjoy the neighborhood but wish we had gotten a little bit bigger in some areas (wife still complains that the dining area is not big enough and I really regret not holding out for an oversized garage. We both regret not getting a large mudroom off the garage). And we could have splurged and gotten something more expensive at the time.
Yes, I imagine with the two of you trying to dine in that room it must be sheer hell...
Didn't you actually buy that Maverick #2 a year or so ago? It was only finally available 6 weeks ago, right?
On the new job, it sounds like some of it involves travel or at least going to an office?
The entertainment never ends...
Seriously though, I get that you made the move somewhat quickly so I do understand how you might be seeing some compromises with the new place. I remember the drama around the steps in the garage. But you're a better man than me if you are already considering another relocation. I can't imagine doing that again. Especially since you've probably finally just gotten everything unpacked.
Does the yellow on the vertical bar mean occupied and the red means available? And what does the circle with the red triangle attempt to show? These systems remain a closed book to me.
Red indicates the spaces occupied. The emblem above the "P" indicates a multi-story parking garage. The circle diameter is 600 feet but that is adjustable. The triangle denotes the location of the car.
When I had my Fusion, the GPS would show the buildings. In a city, such as Pittsburgh, you could see the US Steel building and others. Sort of weird.
Does the yellow on the vertical bar mean occupied and the red means available? And what does the circle with the red triangle attempt to show? These systems remain a closed book to me.
Red indicates the spaces occupied. The emblem above the "P" indicates a multi-story parking garage. The circle diameter is 600 feet but that is adjustable. The triangle denotes the location of the car.
When I had my Fusion, the GPS would show the buildings. In a city, such as Pittsburgh, you could see the US Steel building and others. Sort of weird.
So does the nav on the C43 to a point- and so did the system on the M235i. It's a bit distracting.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
I bought a car 6 weeks ago. Who do you think I am, Breld?
yes I (somewhat unexpectedly) actually landed a new "real" job. So back on the hamster wheel for a while. No where near as enjoyable as early retirement, but pays a lot better which will likely come in handy at some point.
The house deal, when we found this house we talked ourselves into giving up a couple of things we wanted to actually get something (in the budget I had settled on). It is a nice house and we enjoy the neighborhood but wish we had gotten a little bit bigger in some areas (wife still complains that the dining area is not big enough and I really regret not holding out for an oversized garage. We both regret not getting a large mudroom off the garage). And we could have splurged and gotten something more expensive at the time.
Yes, I imagine with the two of you trying to dine in that room it must be sheer hell...
Didn't you actually buy that Maverick #2 a year or so ago? It was only finally available 6 weeks ago, right?
On the new job, it sounds like some of it involves travel or at least going to an office?
The entertainment never ends...
Seriously though, I get that you made the move somewhat quickly so I do understand how you might be seeing some compromises with the new place. I remember the drama around the steps in the garage. But you're a better man than me if you are already considering another relocation. I can't imagine doing that again. Especially since you've probably finally just gotten everything unpacked.
You do keep things interesting here though.
Glad I can entertain you.
my position is remote, home office (where mostly everyone else in my team works) is Dallas. So I will be going there on some regular basis. Probably more early on since I am still trying to actually learn the job. once I get that under my belt won't be too much of an issue.
on the cars, here is the timing. I got interested in Q3 2021, after they had started taking orders but well before deliveries. I ordered the 1st one 9/16/2021. Was planning on Hybrid, but someone here scared me off that so I switched to Ecoboost (and cheaped out not getting luxury package). A month later I decided I should have ordered differently so on 10/20/2021 I ordered a 2nd one (hybrid/no uxury).
for some reason the EB got selected early for build and I purchased it NYE 2021. The Hybrid never got selected to build so in September 2022 it rolled over to a 2023 order. At that point I was living in the frigid north so upgraded to the luxury package. That got a build date in February and I purchased it in May of this year. And now I am done ordering Mavericks and waiting.
for the house, as noted, shopping remote was very difficult. quick weekend trips a couple times a month, only got to see what happened to be available that Saturday. Anything nice was under contract within a few days. We were actually up here on a Thursday night (took extra day on Friday to look too) when this house got listed so my agent got us a viewing Saturday morning. It is actually very nice and pushed a lot of buttons, but we only had a short visit and pictures to decide off of, and we kind of glossed over a few things (either did not realize it would be an issue, like the garage size and layout, or decided we could live with, like smaller dining area and no defined mudroom).
Nothing that is a deal breaker but things that if we could do it over, would make sure we had. So the point of looking is treating this house as our transition place, instead of renting something for a while to live in while we shopped. Looking local is vastly easier! And one of the places we are looking into (new build) is 2 neighborhoods over and connected to ours, and we walk through there on a regular basis so would be very easy to keep track of progress, and move eventually!
moving will be much simpler now too, since we did most of the hard lifting purge work last time. and a lot of stuff we kept is still in the same boxes. So that will not be a big deal.
most important though is thoroughly developing the must have list, and not compromising on any of it, because if we do this we are going to stay here until we kick the bucket. We could have spent more last time, so might as well do it now since I am working!
Got out a bit for car shopping with my youngest son. We’re ready to retire the 2012 MDX that has gone through his mom’s ownership, then handed down to my older son and now is at 154k miles after spending a couple years with the youngest kid.
Started at Subaru where we reacquainted ourselves with the Crosstrek, now refreshed for 2024. They also had a used Mazda CX-30. My son states he likes the Crosstrek better, but then admired the few Legacy sedans on the lot. Turns out he’s really attracted to a sporty sedan look more so than the hatches/compact SUVs, which is music to my years, both because he appreciates the traditional sedan look, and they tend to offer so much more for your money.
So he takes out a Legacy with the 2.5l and immediately prefers it. He of course liked the Sport model (with the turbo), but I kindly state it’s likely too much (in many ways).
@michaell reminded me the Altima and Camry are now offered with AWD, so we checked out the Nissan, which has now taken first place for my son. I mean, the performance and handling isn’t anything to write home about, but it sure is a comfortable, practical vehicle, and pretty darn sharp in the SR trim.
And, according to @jmonroe1, a total chick magnet in black!
———————————————— Try as I may, I’ll never get another rental like that when either of our cars has to go into the shop.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Not that this tends to be an issue in the @breld family, but black doesn't seem to age well on Nissans.
———————————————— It all depends how it’s cared for. Son #1 bought a ‘13 G37 in ‘15 and it looks very good today. Of course he took care of it well. A couple months ago he turned it over to his 21 year old son. I saw it in his driveway the other day and it looks even better than when his father turned it over to him. I think you could use it to shave.
I’m sure you guys can remember the days when you’d obsess over a car like that.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
most important though is thoroughly developing the must have list, and not compromising on any of it, because if we do this we are going to stay here until we kick the bucket. We could have spent more last time, so might as well do it now since I am working!
If the $$$ make sense both on the selling and buying side, what you said here strikes me as very reasonable. Do you have a deed transfer tax there? That is what really grinds my gears here. The city charges a 1.5% tax on the sale price of every property to the buyer. The house across the street just sold for $505K, so that’s a $7500 bill from the city for changing the owner name on their database. Just criminal. I’d hate to do that twice in 2 years.
Part of me would consider moving, but the problem here is that even though I’d benefit from a very overheated market on the sale, getting a place I’d like better would likely cost me even more.
Does the yellow on the vertical bar mean occupied and the red means available? And what does the circle with the red triangle attempt to show? These systems remain a closed book to me.
Red indicates the spaces occupied. The emblem above the "P" indicates a multi-story parking garage. The circle diameter is 600 feet but that is adjustable. The triangle denotes the location of the car.
When I had my Fusion, the GPS would show the buildings. In a city, such as Pittsburgh, you could see the US Steel building and others. Sort of weird.
So does the nav on the C43 to a point- and so did the system on the M235i. It's a bit distracting.
———————————————— That must have been a long time ago if it showed The US Steel Building. It’s been the UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) headquarters for a while now.
EDIT: This post should have been in response to the one @venture made that is shown above.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Nissan/Infiniti was using a special paint or clearcoat on black vehicles which was supposedly swirl resistant for at least the first few years. At the time, detail guys who did paint correction said it was extremely difficult to work with, but perhaps they have figured out the correct combinations of product to use by now.
most important though is thoroughly developing the must have list, and not compromising on any of it, because if we do this we are going to stay here until we kick the bucket. We could have spent more last time, so might as well do it now since I am working!
If the $$$ make sense both on the selling and buying side, what you said here strikes me as very reasonable. Do you have a deed transfer tax there? That is what really grinds my gears here. The city charges a 1.5% tax on the sale price of every property to the buyer. The house across the street just sold for $505K, so that’s a $7500 bill from the city for changing the owner name on their database. Just criminal. I’d hate to do that twice in 2 years.
Part of me would consider moving, but the problem here is that even though I’d benefit from a very overheated market on the sale, getting a place I’d like better would likely cost me even more.
And you ARE very entertaining, stick! 👍
I am not sure. but it is NY so entirely possible!
the big annoyance tax I remember was a mortgage fee. I think in our county it was .75% (neighboring counties were 1%). So a $400k mortgage got you for any lender nonsense, including a 2nd set of title insurance (still not sure why we needed 2 policies, other than "lawyers"), and then had to pay $3,000 to the county for the privilege of borrowing money (reminded me of a lease origination fee). So the goal if we do this is work out something to not need a mortgage at all (or at least just a small one) instead of taking out a big one and paying it off when the old place sells.
the numbers, well, once I get some more new build quotes and a more exact analysis from my agent on this place, I can figure out what the upcharge will be! But she seems to think we have done well enough already to get out with a net profit.
all this is speculative for now. But a new build has the advantage of not being ready until sometime in the spring, so perfect time to put the old place on the market!
Does the yellow on the vertical bar mean occupied and the red means available? And what does the circle with the red triangle attempt to show? These systems remain a closed book to me.
Red indicates the spaces occupied. The emblem above the "P" indicates a multi-story parking garage. The circle diameter is 600 feet but that is adjustable. The triangle denotes the location of the car.
When I had my Fusion, the GPS would show the buildings. In a city, such as Pittsburgh, you could see the US Steel building and others. Sort of weird.
So does the nav on the C43 to a point- and so did the system on the M235i. It's a bit distracting.
———————————————— That must have been a long time ago if it showed The US Steel Building. It’s been the UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) headquarters for a while now.
EDIT: This post should have been in response to the one @venture made that is shown above.
@venture said:
I think it will always be the US Steel building.
I forgot UPMC is buying the whole town.
————————————————
I still call it the US Steel Building myself. Some of the youngins today don’t know what I’m talking about. They also don’t remember when batters in baseball didn’t wear batting gloves and walked up to the plate without music.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
"...because if we do this we are going to stay here until we kick the bucket."
Of course, because wives' never change their minds... A couple of bad winters, and, like the Allman Brothers, you're Southbound!
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
"...because if we do this we are going to stay here until we kick the bucket."
Of course, because wives' never change their minds... A couple of bad winters, and, like the Allman Brothers, you're Southbound!
she hates hot or humid. Zero chance she would agree to move south. Plus we are here because all the family is. Best I can hope for someday is a 3 month snowbird deal like Driver does.
she also did not enjoy the logistics of the moving experience, so even going through it one more time will be a stretch for her. Most likely that will be it if we do get a new one now. Well, at least until we are old enough to need to not be in a single family house any longer, but that should not be for a long time.
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Ok, need some help. What’s the sea-foam green car in front of the silver A-H? Very pretty and familiar but I can’t put my finger on it. Grille is like an A-H but smaller and the creases around it are throwing me. Atrocious door fitment, though.
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That is the Kaiser Darrin. Doors slide into the front fenders (like a pocket door) which is why they have big gaps.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I feel like I’ve only ever seen those in that Iridium Silver Color or maybe Black.
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The Elvew, never heard of it but I kinda like it. Other than the Saturn Vue part of it.
I also like those dodge charger Ute conversions. I do have weird taste.
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https://www.bochexotics.com/all-inventory/index.htm?make=Kaiser">https://www.bochexotics.com/all-inventory/index.htm?make=Kaiser
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So I saw the Giulia QV at church yesterday.
We were leaving at the same and he REALLY wanted to play. This time I was glad my wife was riding shotgun as I’m sure he would have cleaned my clock- at least in a straight line(the QV is 0.8 seconds quicker than my C43 in the quarter mile).
I do wish Alfa sold a Giulia that slotted in between the Veloce and the QV- something that competed with the C43 and M340i.
Funny thing, on the Giulia forums there are discussions about the dimwits who put QV emblems on their base Giulias- shades of the poseurs with their ///M badges…
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
I have no problem when the car is an M Sport or an M Performance car- it’s when the emblem alone is the only M related item on the car.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
I feel like I’ve only ever seen those in that Iridium Silver Color or maybe Black.
Yep those are most common for both - typical German car thing I guess. A handful of other colors made it over for both cars - back in the day when AMG models were still quite limited in sales, triple digits yearly for both of those I think.
Most all BMWs from the late '90s on had what BMW called a "stratification wheel" on the dash:
It allowed you to adjust the air temperature of the face-level vents independent of the main temperature setting. It was eliminated in BMW's attempt to obliterate anything that made BMWs unique(aside from hideous front facias). However, the temperature of the vents on a 5er can still be adjusted by accessing a setting hidden in a submenu. My guess is that your loaner had that setting adjusted to the warm side of the temperature range.
Simplifying by adding complexity- great job, Munich.
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.
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
Started at Subaru where we reacquainted ourselves with the Crosstrek, now refreshed for 2024. They also had a used Mazda CX-30. My son states he likes the Crosstrek better, but then admired the few Legacy sedans on the lot. Turns out he’s really attracted to a sporty sedan look more so than the hatches/compact SUVs, which is music to my years, both because he appreciates the traditional sedan look, and they tend to offer so much more for your money.
So he takes out a Legacy with the 2.5l and immediately prefers it. He of course liked the Sport model (with the turbo), but I kindly state it’s likely too much (in many ways).
@michaell reminded me the Altima and Camry are now offered with AWD, so we checked out the Nissan, which has now taken first place for my son. I mean, the performance and handling isn’t anything to write home about, but it sure is a comfortable, practical vehicle, and pretty darn sharp in the SR trim.
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Personally I’m a huge proponent of the larger, slower sedan as a young person’s vehicle.
https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/rivian-r1t-owners-42-000-143950242.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9kdWNrZHVja2dvLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAEB1iCQXtVwroe0mwC4LSIL-tBRv9UIVWO_hHlPIXIUdXfet0scoJ-1owt5I7L350fXShrm5CWlSnhu-PLk0OW7BXTHnj6Im1Q5xPR1V6jta7zScin0h5pgw5iT4GWstoXYAmCab-y9fBJJRLhHMIrSbLfMEMhlLUfQohk82n9Y0
I might squeeze in a stop at a dealer today. A treat for the wife! If the looking at houses goes nowhere I can bait and switch into a sports car!
But that pivots back to either a new house or getting rid of the Acura because I hate parking something nice outside…..
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
yes I (somewhat unexpectedly) actually landed a new "real" job. So back on the hamster wheel for a while. No where near as enjoyable as early retirement, but pays a lot better which will likely come in handy at some point.
The house deal, when we found this house we talked ourselves into giving up a couple of things we wanted to actually get something (in the budget I had settled on). It is a nice house and we enjoy the neighborhood but wish we had gotten a little bit bigger in some areas (wife still complains that the dining area is not big enough and I really regret not holding out for an oversized garage. We both regret not getting a large mudroom off the garage). And we could have splurged and gotten something more expensive at the time.
so, more of a casual looking to see if something that makes sense doing can be found. One issue we had was in a crazy hot market, shopping from long distance was very hard. if this one had not happened we were planning to sell and move to a rental up here to live in while looking. So in a way, we bought a potentially temporary place to do the same thing (and per our agent, it has gone up enough to make it doable).
we also debated ordering a new build back then but did not want to do it from afar. plus was not sure about the price but now the factors make more sense, so we are looking at some new places and might order one of those and move next year. At least that way would get exactly what we want!
also looking closer to my son so not as long to go back and forth to them.
might not happen (probably won't) but fun to look!
we are actually looking at a resale tomorrow about 10 minutes from us. 2,700 SF custom house on 1.5 acres on a golf course with a gigantic 3 car garage. Wildly overkill but at least it will give us a baseline of what spending a lot more money can get us!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Congrats on the new job, @stickguy !
I don’t know if it’s an update or if I hadn’t noticed it before, but the navigation system in the C43 not only points out parking lots/garages but also denotes(in some cases) how full they are:
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
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
Didn't you actually buy that Maverick #2 a year or so ago? It was only finally available 6 weeks ago, right?
On the new job, it sounds like some of it involves travel or at least going to an office?
The entertainment never ends...
Seriously though, I get that you made the move somewhat quickly so I do understand how you might be seeing some compromises with the new place. I remember the drama around the steps in the garage. But you're a better man than me if you are already considering another relocation. I can't imagine doing that again. Especially since you've probably finally just gotten everything unpacked.
You do keep things interesting here though.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2025 Forester Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport
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.
my position is remote, home office (where mostly everyone else in my team works) is Dallas. So I will be going there on some regular basis. Probably more early on since I am still trying to actually learn the job. once I get that under my belt won't be too much of an issue.
on the cars, here is the timing. I got interested in Q3 2021, after they had started taking orders but well before deliveries. I ordered the 1st one 9/16/2021. Was planning on Hybrid, but someone here scared me off that so I switched to Ecoboost (and cheaped out not getting luxury package). A month later I decided I should have ordered differently so on 10/20/2021 I ordered a 2nd one (hybrid/no uxury).
for some reason the EB got selected early for build and I purchased it NYE 2021. The Hybrid never got selected to build so in September 2022 it rolled over to a 2023 order. At that point I was living in the frigid north so upgraded to the luxury package. That got a build date in February and I purchased it in May of this year. And now I am done ordering Mavericks and waiting.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Nothing that is a deal breaker but things that if we could do it over, would make sure we had. So the point of looking is treating this house as our transition place, instead of renting something for a while to live in while we shopped. Looking local is vastly easier! And one of the places we are looking into (new build) is 2 neighborhoods over and connected to ours, and we walk through there on a regular basis so would be very easy to keep track of progress, and move eventually!
moving will be much simpler now too, since we did most of the hard lifting purge work last time. and a lot of stuff we kept is still in the same boxes. So that will not be a big deal.
most important though is thoroughly developing the must have list, and not compromising on any of it, because if we do this we are going to stay here until we kick the bucket. We could have spent more last time, so might as well do it now since I am working!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Try as I may, I’ll never get another rental like that when either of our cars has to go into the shop.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
It all depends how it’s cared for. Son #1 bought a ‘13 G37 in ‘15 and it looks very good today. Of course he took care of it well. A couple months ago he turned it over to his 21 year old son. I saw it in his driveway the other day and it looks even better than when his father turned it over to him. I think you could use it to shave.
I’m sure you guys can remember the days when you’d obsess over a car like that.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Part of me would consider moving, but the problem here is that even though I’d benefit from a very overheated market on the sale, getting a place I’d like better would likely cost me even more.
And you ARE very entertaining, stick! 👍
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
That must have been a long time ago if it showed The US Steel Building. It’s been the UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) headquarters for a while now.
EDIT: This post should have been in response to the one @venture made that is shown above.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Just a tad optimistic.
https://www.vroom.com/inventory/hyundai-elantra-n-2022-KMHLW4AKXNU007651
the big annoyance tax I remember was a mortgage fee. I think in our county it was .75% (neighboring counties were 1%). So a $400k mortgage got you for any lender nonsense, including a 2nd set of title insurance (still not sure why we needed 2 policies, other than "lawyers"), and then had to pay $3,000 to the county for the privilege of borrowing money (reminded me of a lease origination fee). So the goal if we do this is work out something to not need a mortgage at all (or at least just a small one) instead of taking out a big one and paying it off when the old place sells.
the numbers, well, once I get some more new build quotes and a more exact analysis from my agent on this place, I can figure out what the upcharge will be! But she seems to think we have done well enough already to get out with a net profit.
all this is speculative for now. But a new build has the advantage of not being ready until sometime in the spring, so perfect time to put the old place on the market!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
33,5
I forgot UPMC is buying the whole town.
2025 Forester Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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I still call it the US Steel Building myself. Some of the youngins today don’t know what I’m talking about. They also don’t remember when batters in baseball didn’t wear batting gloves and walked up to the plate without music.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Of course, because wives' never change their minds...
A couple of bad winters, and, like the Allman Brothers, you're Southbound!
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
she also did not enjoy the logistics of the moving experience, so even going through it one more time will be a stretch for her. Most likely that will be it if we do get a new one now. Well, at least until we are old enough to need to not be in a single family house any longer, but that should not be for a long time.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)