Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous (Archived)

tjc78

@Michaell said:
What would it cost - if anything - to get chargers installed at the primary and beach houses?

I looked up a level 2 charger on Amazon. It was $400, add in maybe $75 in materials and I would be good go. I would do install, my panel is in the garage and there should be plenty of room.

At the shore we would suffer with 110 charging or charge somewhere. We drive the golf cart down there most of the time and a round trip is only 140 miles from home so wouldn’t need a charge for the weekend

laurasdada

I think it will be harder to find a non Xdrive in the Northeast; perhaps a Carmax transfer. I've seen a few, but Xdrive is the norm.
I do plan to drive mine in the winter, see how this winter goes as to keeping both the A7 and M240. Maybe combine them into an 8 convertible.

stickguy

Usually is up here but a convertible could be an exception. Likely came from out of the area. Not a deal breaker, I just prefer it.

Not going out in the snow or salt even with AWD so no functional value to me having it.

nyccarguy

xwesx said:

nyccarguy said:

White/White.

I'm frightened for him already!

If anybody can do it, he can. The way he keeps his cars, he puts @fintail to shame.

nyccarguy

tjc78 said:

@28firefighter said:
@laurasdada - Nice car - mine's younger, AWD twin - but miles are a little dear for the year. No warranty.

@tjc78 - I forget what you're paying on the XC90 but that's a strong deal especially in a state like NJ. Do they still have the ChargeUp rebate you can apply for? Or is that only for in-state leases?

We are at $620 for the XC with about two tanks of premium a month. I figure it is a wash. It is also cheaper than a comparable XC90 lease right now.

I have zero idea on the ChargeUp. Will have to look into it.

I think there are price restrictions on ChargeUp. I believe you have to lease it from an NJ Dealer. I'd be wary of any charger being sold by Amazon on the cheap.

tjc78

The one I looked up was in some recommended list. The Chargepoint one I’ve seen before was only $150 more.

I looked at the program and they offer a $250 credit for the charger.

Unfortunately I’m in a holding pattern for a few weeks so the deal may not be there. I’m highly doubtful I’d replicate that discount going in without a broker so who knows.

This is the one I’d pick at my local dealer (same MSRP as the broker one, pretty base). Not the best looking rig out there, but the interior is nice. Wife approved it.

https://www.cherryhillmercedesbenz.com/inventory/new-2023-mercedes-benz-eqe-eqe-350-awd-4matic®-suv-4jggm1cb7pa013933/

tjc78

I can’t link it directly

stickguy

Interior looks sharp. Exterior. Well, kinda homely.

roadburner

I'm no fan of the jellybean styling, but it's still superior to BMW's "repeatedly beaten with an ugly stick" designs.

xwesx

roadburner said:

I'm no fan of the jellybean styling, but it's still superior to BMW's "repeatedly beaten with an ugly stick" designs.

Which ugly stick is that, the one they loan to Subaru to break in for them?

jmonroe1

xwesx said:

roadburner said:

I'm no fan of the jellybean styling, but it's still superior to BMW's "repeatedly beaten with an ugly stick" designs.

Which ugly stick is that, the one they loan to Subaru to break in for them?

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I think I’ll tell Mrs. j what you think of her Subie. It’s a good thing you’re well out of her range.

jmonroe

roadburner

Reporting a punch: 2021 Sahara 4xe; picking it up Monday...

breld

Had extra time on my hands this afternoon and the wife encouraged me to go out browsing.

So considered alternatives to the Integra Type S and caused myself some self inflicted option anxiety.

corvette

Congrats, @roadburner! Are you keeping those giant black wheels on it?

breld

Congrats @roadburner!

roadburner

@corvette said:
Congrats, @roadburner! Are you keeping those giant black wheels on it?

Yes; 20”- tire prices are a little cheaper than the 17”A/T rubber on the Rubicon. Probably going to go with the BFG KO2 when these tires wear out.

roadburner

@breld said:
Had extra time on my hands this afternoon and the wife encouraged me to go out browsing.

So considered alternatives to the Integra Type S and caused myself some self inflicted option anxiety.

In both cases I prefer their predecessors…

jmonroe1

breld said:

Had extra time on my hands this afternoon and the wife encouraged me to go out browsing.

So considered alternatives to the Integra Type S and caused myself some self inflicted option anxiety.

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I never thought I’d say this but I’d go with the Old Man’s Gray.

jmonroe

Michaell

jmonroe1 said:

breld said:

Had extra time on my hands this afternoon and the wife encouraged me to go out browsing.

So considered alternatives to the Integra Type S and caused myself some self inflicted option anxiety.

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I never thought I’d say this but I’d go with the Old Man’s Gray.

jmonroe

And pocket over $10K, to boot.

Michaell

Congrats on the 4xe, @roadburner - what's the plan with the existing Wrangler?

jmonroe1

roadburner said:

Reporting a punch: 2021 Sahara 4xe; picking it up Monday...

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Congrats, it nice hearing this one didn’t get away. With your luck I would have bet this one fell off the hook too. What did you do differently this time?

Enjoy.

jmonroe

explorerx4

@roadburner,
Congrats. It looks good.

roadburner

@jmonroe1 said:
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Congrats, it nice hearing this one didn’t get away. With your luck I would have bet this one fell off the hook too. What did you do differently this time?

Enjoy.

jmonroe

Thanks. I caught it as soon as it arrived from the auction. When we arrived my salesperson had to get it out of the holding lot. The reason we pick it up Monday is because it still needs to be detailed. Even though it was posted on the dealer’s web site it never made it to the used car side of the dealership.

stickguy

any of the current fleet hitting the bricks right away?

corvette

Ah, I guess those are factory wheels--they looked bigger than 20". Looks like they have a few used 4xes on the lot.

roadburner

@Michaell said:
Congrats on the 4xe, @roadburner - what's the plan with the existing Wrangler?

I have several people interested in it so I’ll probably have a buyer sooner than later.

tjc78

Congrats RB!!

oldfarmer50

roadburner said:

Reporting a punch: 2021 Sahara 4xe; picking it up Monday...

Nice, what did you do with the old one?

28firefighter

I think that mustang would be very short lived in your garage, @breld.

roadburner

stickguy said:

any of the current fleet hitting the bricks right away?

Yes the Mini and the 1999 Sahara.

roadburner

oldfarmer50 said:

roadburner said:

Reporting a punch: 2021 Sahara 4xe; picking it up Monday...

Nice, what did you do with the old one?

It will be sold to one of the people that have wanted to buy it from me.

roadburner

I also looked at Broncos, but they were all priced thousands over MSRP- new or used. I'd love a Defender 90 but again more than I wanted to spend. Not much else out there that combines compact size and true off-road capability.
My wife really likes it and the long term plan is to sell the X1 in 2025 when my term ends and then Sahara will be her car.

tifighter

@breld said:
Had extra time on my hands this afternoon and the wife encouraged me to go out browsing.

So considered alternatives to the Integra Type S and caused myself some self inflicted option anxiety.

Driving impressions? Interesting back to back…

tifighter

Congrats @roadburner !

breld

I just looked - no driving tests yet.

nyccarguy

@roadburner - congrats on the 4Xe! You're going to LOVE it! My next door neighbor has a White with Body Color Hard Top Sahara 4Xe. It is a great color for the Jeep!

kyfdx

breld said:

I just looked - no driving tests yet.

I'd have a hard time picking that new M2 over the last model.

I do love the Mustang GT... vroom!!

mjfloyd1

roadburner said:

Reporting a punch: 2021 Sahara 4xe; picking it up Monday...

Looks just like my daughter’s 4xe except she has black hardtop and caramel interior. Hers is exactly the same as mine other than mine being Sting Grey. I believe the only option difference is that we have limited slip rear axle.

I suppose that you know that it has the upgraded Dana axles (without sway bar disconnect)

It seems that most on the forums leave the transfer case in 4 high auto and it automatically goes to 4WD when needed and has only a tiny mileage penalty vs RWD. Also simpler to set and forget for my daughter.

She sent me a tic toc of “where’s my dad” that showed a bunch of car dash icons showing on car dashes and wondering what was wrong😂

nyccarguy

kyfdx said:

breld said:

I just looked - no driving tests yet.

I'd have a hard time picking that new M2 over the last model.

I do love the Mustang GT... vroom!!

Ford has done an excellent job with keeping the retro styling of the Mustang current, fresh, & modern.

nyccarguy

I'm starting to see more Integras on the road. While I can't get the image of the crosstour trunk out of my head. I do like it.

laurasdada

Congrats, RB!
And, on styling at least, agree with you on the 2er and Stang.

roadburner

@mjfloyd1 said:
Looks just like my daughter’s 4xe except she has black hardtop and caramel interior. Hers is exactly the same as mine other than mine being Sting Grey. I believe the only option difference is that we have limited slip rear axle.

I suppose that you know that it has the upgraded Dana axles (without sway bar disconnect)

It seems that most on the forums leave the transfer case in 4 high auto and it automatically goes to 4WD when needed and has only a tiny mileage penalty vs RWD. Also simpler to set and forget for my daughter.

She sent me a tic toc of “where’s my dad” that showed a bunch of car dash icons showing on car dashes and wondering what was wrong😂

Mine doesn’t have the LSD; the dealer sells AEV conversions and also upgrades new and used Wranglers so I’m going to see what they offer.

stickguy

nyccarguy said:

I'm starting to see more Integras on the road. While I can't get the image of the crosstour trunk out of my head. I do like it.

I like them. house around the corner from me has an Integra in the garage, and an RDX A spec in the driveway.

fintail

roadburner said:

I'm no fan of the jellybean styling, but it's still superior to BMW's "repeatedly beaten with an ugly stick" designs.

I call the MB EVs "bathtubs", "jellybean" works too. People called the Taurus that back in the day, and it ended up being a landmark design, but I don't know if this one will be as significant. It is almost the opposite of the BMWs, where the BMW is jarring, the MB is almost trying to be background noise.

The jutting tablet thing also irks me - I vastly prefer the screen design in my car where it is more integrated into the dash. I suspect the wacky "hyperscreen" option on these cars is very rare.

roadburner

@fintail said:
I call the MB EVs "bathtubs", "jellybean" works too. People called the Taurus that back in the day, and it ended up being a landmark design, but I don't know if this one will be as significant. It is almost the opposite of the BMWs, where the BMW is jarring, the MB is almost trying to be background noise.

The jutting tablet thing also irks me - I vastly prefer the screen design in my car where it is more integrated into the dash. I suspect the wacky "hyperscreen" option on these cars is very rare.

I’m with you on the IP; I detest the setups on new BMWs and the new Mustang; they are the epitome of “tacked on.”

oldfarmer50

“ Ford has done an excellent job with keeping the retro styling of the Mustang current, fresh, & modern.”

The Ford dealer up in Rutland had a couple of GT convertibles on the lot last week @ $57k. Maybe I could trade in every car I own and only have to finance half of that.😫

qbrozen

Totally random thought of the day:
Trade my wrx for a new Maverick XL AWD 2.0T because I don’t fit in a Kei truck.
Opinions?

tjc78

@qbrozen said:
Totally random thought of the day:
Trade my wrx for a new Maverick XL AWD 2.0T because I don’t fit in a Kei truck.
Opinions?

I like it.

nyccarguy

@qbrozen said:
Totally random thought of the day:
Trade my wrx for a new Maverick XL AWD 2.0T because I don’t fit in a Kei truck.
Opinions?

Are you underwater with the WRX? Is the Maverick selling for over sticker?

Michaell

nyccarguy said:

@qbrozen said:

Totally random thought of the day:

Trade my wrx for a new Maverick XL AWD 2.0T because I don’t fit in a Kei truck.

Opinions?

Are you underwater with the WRX? Is the Maverick selling for over sticker?

Does it matter?