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You know, it’s funny. I wanted a speed queen a few years ago before we got the Maytag. I was told by multiple sources that Speedqueen “changed” something in the last couple of years and weren’t what they used to be.
@corvette - they are in our basement and don’t have to match.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
You know, it’s funny. I wanted a speed queen a few years ago before we got the Maytag. I was told by multiple sources that Speedqueen “changed” something in the last couple of years and weren’t what they used to be.
@corvette - they are in our basement and don’t have to match.
————————————————Our unmatched pair are in the laundry room off the kitchen but we do have a laundry room door.
BTW, I’d hate walking into a wide open basement and seeing an unmatched pair.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
The TC5 is built like a tank. If you shut off the mandated eco function it fills to the brim with water and is as old school as it gets.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
Get there and was reminded of their “policy.” And the young salesman also made it a point to let me know that it is a manual, in case that’s an issue. Oh boy.
He told me he could talk to a manager about “making an exception” for a test drive, or maybe he could at least drive me around in it. I’m trying to be nice.
I just tell him I’m not that close to pulling the trigger as to bother them for “an exception” but did say it was really off-putting that a test drive of a used vehicle with 8k miles is such an issue. I mean, if I’m an 18-year old young man coming in I kinda get it. But c’mon, I drive up in my 840i, being all middle-aged and all…sheesh.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
You know, it’s funny. I wanted a speed queen a few years ago before we got the Maytag. I was told by multiple sources that Speedqueen “changed” something in the last couple of years and weren’t what they used to be.
I recall reading something along those lines as well. Seem to remember it had something to do with saving water or some eco feature. No idea if it still applies.
You can apparently still buy a Maytag commercial washer if you want to pay the significant price. Built old-school, electromechanical controls, not electronic, etc. Not sure a promise of dependability is worth the price. If you visit the Wirecutter site they have some good recommendations for washing machines.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Anyone looking for an E9x? This one has that Wagon Queen Family Truckster look, minus the green paint.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Idiots.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Always liked the T. It would be plenty for me…> @breld said:
It’s because of your boyish good looks. It’s sort of a compliment.
25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd
So was that the end of the story? No test drive?
'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
He bought the dealership and fired the manager.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
A salesman who was walking by when we were getting out (the only one we saw) asked us if we were looking at new or used cars, with his nose turned up. I guess because we were dressed in jeans and t-shirts.
We asked to see the black Type S with red interior. He never came back.
I never bought an Acura and probably never will.
2025 Forester Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport
What you wear to a dealer should never matter… I picked up my Mercedes in cargo shorts and a polo.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
And then test drove the car!!
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
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Silly on their part...what's gonna get someone more motivated to close a deal than going out on a test drive in a fun performance car?
Carmax has an almost identical Mustang but with fewer miles (like 2k miles - who does that?
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
@breld, they obviously do not know to whom they are speaking - that being royalty!
CarMax has rules for sports cars, too, but they waive it easily based on their manager’s or salesperson’s judgment. I think in theory the M240 had some rules about it but no one ever said anything to me and I showed up in gym shorts and a Phillies t-shirt to buy it.
I stopped at the BMW dealer in State College (where the Nittany Lions play) and wandered around in their showroom for quite a while. There were a few guys sitting at their desks and they looked at me, but never approached or spoke.
I went to Johnstown (where the flood was) and they have been happy to sell me 2 BMW's.
2025 Forester Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
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Never checked it out or drove it. Broker deal. All done via emails and texts.
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He bought the dealership and fired the manager.
And then test drove the car!!
————————————————Then put it back on the lot because it didn’t do anything for him plus he still had a lingering bad taste in his mouth.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Sure, not too many guys are willing to buy flood cars.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
When I went to buy the Eclipse the salesman scoffed at my request for the zero interest financing because “that’s only for people with top credit”. (My credit score was around 800).
Maybe I should dress better.😫
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Either way, it wasn't a good first impression. Then, since '98, the cars have lost all appeal to me. I don't think it's sour grapes, but one never knows.
Always seemed funny to me that I have been most ignored in mainstream brand dealers like Chevrolet and sometimes Honda. But always greeted promptly at BMW and other fancy places.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I was looking at a Fusion quite a few years ago. I had a friend who sold cars at the particular dealer I stopped at. He gave me the Fusion demo he was using to drive, and had a young girl go along with me. The brakes were shot and it was almost out of gas.
Needless to say, I went away without buying anything. A self-fulfilling prophecy. He said later that I wasn't a serious buyer.
I bought a Regal 2 days later. That's fairly serious.
2025 Forester Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport
And I tend to wear a watch that would indicate I likely may be able to afford their wares. Or they figure it's a fake...
Cars and watches, yeah, I could've picked cheaper desires.
'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...)
Most people don’t wear watches now. I have an Apple Watch.
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
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Dropped the Highlander off for an oil change and tire rotation. 40,000 miles in 20 months.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2025 Forester Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport
Tag was my first Swiss automatic, I've still got it. Nice piece, it didn't open the floodgates but, like cars, every so often I reward myself with a new Swiss watch. I've been having the urge again lately, same for a Porsche.
'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...)
I’ve started ditching my Apple Watch for nights out, etc. and wearing my nicer watches, otherwise I’m too used to it not to wear it
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
She pulled over immediately and asked the guy if he was ok. He stood up, said no. She said, ok I'm going to call the police and ambulance. He started walking around, then walked in front of a bus and crossed the street.
MY poor mother was besides herself.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
Try Car-part .com. It is a database of junkyards.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
And what a crappy situation for her. I’m sure she was shook up.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
I think she has an RX … looked it up really quickly and appears to be some available
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
Agreed. There are always a few bicyclists who ride and/or act like jackasses.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
You should see it in the summer at the shore. It’s beyond wild.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
2025 Forester Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport
A few years ago what passes for a daily newspaper in Louisville published a guest opinion from some goofball that argued that bicyclists should not have to follow the rules of the road.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Could be a carry-over for how he/she drives.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)