@explorerx4 said: @qbrozen,
2WD pickups are no problem in snow. Just add some weight over the rear axle. I drove one through 4 winters while my nice car stayed in the garage.
We had some snow this winter and I drove the Ram completely forgetting it was in 2WD. It did fine.
When I've had manual 4WD, I left it off, other than turning it on periodically to make sure it worked. My theory is that it's there to be turned on in the event you get stuck.
The Ram has a 4 Auto setting. In the rare instance of my wife driving it in the rain I’ve told her to press that button. She hasn’t driven a RWD vehicle in years and figured it’s worth the insurance.
Has anyone done a ceramic coat on their car? Like it? Hate it?
———————————————— I haven’t done it but our poster buddy @abacomike over in Cars and Conversation has had it done at a shop. He seems pleased with it but part of the gimmick is they want you to bring it back every year (I think) for a touch up that goes for at least a hundred bucks a pop. I think the shops charge at least $300 to get you started.
It seems to be the newest snake-oil for having a shiny car.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
You can easily just DIY that with something like Avalon king. Not sure if the pros do anything fancier but for normal use seems like it should be plenty
I had it done many years ago on both vehicles. The detailer was kind of new at it so only charged me $100/vehicle. But, to this day, I still get complements on how deep the blue paint looks. Sure, garaging it very night does help plus I tend to get it washed at least every two weeks or so. I tend to like blue so when I saw mine at the dealer, I really was drawn to it. Liked the red also but the blue eventually won me over. Like it so much, having a real problem deciding to get something new. Just don't like anything as much out there to spend $30K plus on!
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
Garaging your car and keeping it washed probably eliminates 90% of the use case for ceramic coating. Especially down south where you don’t have to deal with road salt.
Since the pick up is replacing the rusty cargo van I put it at the end of the driveway with a for sale sign and a $1000 price. I figured anything that runs and drives these days would be worth twice that but I’m not greedy.
First caller: I scrap cars and might be able to pull some parts off it so what is your bottom price. Me: $1000 but why would you scrap a good running van? Them: oh it runs? Ok what is the lowest you will take? Me: $1000. Them: I’ll think about it.
Second caller: Will you take $700? Me: No, price is $1000. Them: texts me later with message “I have $850”. I didn’t respond.
Third caller: Saw the van and need details. Me: 2004 Chevy Express, 125k miles. Runs and drives with no problems. Has rust like any 20 year old northern truck and has a light on for an airbag module. Horn works when it feels like it. Them: Great. I need something that will last me a year because I’m trying to start a handyman business. Me: I’ve owned for 8 years and it never left me stranded. Them: ok I’ll see what I can do and get back to you.
Forth caller (actually the first caller calling back): Will you take $700? Me: No, you can’t find a running vehicle for under $1000 these days. Them: but it has a lot of rust! Me: It’s 20 years old and besides the fame is solid. Them: OK maybe I come look again tomorrow. Me: Just call, I’ll be here all day.
Fifth caller: I looked at your van and want to buy it (no haggling). Me: Sure but don’t you want to see it in daylight and hear it run? (It’s after dark). Them: OK, can I come tomorrow? I’ll bring the money. I’ll give you a deposit right now. Me: Just come early so I don’t have to turn anyone else away.
Now I see why car salespeople get cynical.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Hahah, that's the way of it! You know you put a good price on it when you get that many responses that quickly. However, no matter how reasonable the price, they will always try to get it for less.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2013 Ford F250 Lariat D, 1976 Ford F250, 1969 Chevrolet C20, 1969 Ford Econoline 100
I would still consider leasing one of those but it would have to be the performance version with the 2 or 3 second 0-60. Maybe this is the time to cut a deal.
I hear the Ford Lightning pick ups are really piling up too.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
the Mach E I got a ride in last year (sales guy at the Ford dealer followed me to the Hertz local office to drop off the car I rented to drive to Philly to get my Maverick to bring me back had one) was probably the 2nd fastest car I have ridden in. 1st being a 427 Cobra (also the most scary!) The sales guy had a lead foot (and these were fairly busy roads in NE Philly) and when he nailed the throttle it just slammed me into the seat and got over 60 incredible quickly. with little noise. Interesting experience.
the Mach E I got a ride in last year (sales guy at the Ford dealer followed me to the Hertz local office to drop off the car I rented to drive to Philly to get my Maverick to bring me back had one) was probably the 2nd fastest car I have ridden in. 1st being a 427 Cobra (also the most scary!) The sales guy had a lead foot (and these were fairly busy roads in NE Philly) and when he nailed the throttle it just slammed me into the seat and got over 60 incredible quickly. with little noise. Interesting experience.
I had a chance to drive the Mach E GT with Performance Pack that Mrs @breld had. Scary fast - and I mean scary. I don’t think you can use all the power on public roads.
pretty common these days. I read my C&D last night, and they had a 40K test recap on a Cayman 6 cyl with a stick. And mentioned how sweet the engine was in the upper rev ranges, but said that with the gearing you pretty much couldn't do it in more than 1st, maybe 2nd, gear without risking your license and jail time.
pretty common these days. I read my C&D last night, and they had a 40K test recap on a Cayman 6 cyl with a stick. And mentioned how sweet the engine was in the upper rev ranges, but said that with the gearing you pretty much couldn't do it in more than 1st, maybe 2nd, gear without risking your license and jail time.
Which is why Miatas are so popular - 180HP (or so), and a ton of fun. As David E. Davis used to say, 'Better to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow'
Which is why Miatas are so popular - 180HP (or so), and a ton of fun. As David E. Davis used to say, 'Better to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow'
Heck ya! Y'all need to try out my C20 pickup.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2013 Ford F250 Lariat D, 1976 Ford F250, 1969 Chevrolet C20, 1969 Ford Econoline 100
Since the pick up is replacing the rusty cargo van I put it at the end of the driveway with a for sale sign and a $1000 price. I figured anything that runs and drives these days would be worth twice that but I’m not greedy.
First caller: I scrap cars and might be able to pull some parts off it so what is your bottom price.
Me: $1000 but why would you scrap a good running van?
Them: oh it runs? Ok what is the lowest you will take?
Me: $1000.
Them: I’ll think about it.
Second caller: Will you take $700?
Me: No, price is $1000.
Them: texts me later with message “I have $850”.
I didn’t respond.
Third caller: Saw the van and need details.
Me: 2004 Chevy Express, 125k miles. Runs and drives with no problems. Has rust like any 20 year old northern truck and has a light on for an airbag module. Horn works when it feels like it.
Them: Great. I need something that will last me a year because I’m trying to start a handyman business.
Me: I’ve owned for 8 years and it never left me stranded.
Them: ok I’ll see what I can do and get back to you.
Forth caller (actually the first caller calling back): Will you take $700?
Me: No, you can’t find a running vehicle for under $1000 these days.
Them: but it has a lot of rust!
Me: It’s 20 years old and besides the fame is solid.
Them: OK maybe I come look again tomorrow.
Me: Just call, I’ll be here all day.
Fifth caller: I looked at your van and want to buy it (no haggling).
Me: Sure but don’t you want to see it in daylight and hear it run? (It’s after dark).
Them: OK, can I come tomorrow? I’ll bring the money. I’ll give you a deposit right now.
Me: Just come early so I don’t have to turn anyone else away.
Now I see why car salespeople get cynical.
That’s why I ALWAYS leave room in my price to negotiate. Folks just need to feel like they got a deal nobody else could get.
'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
Today through Sunday, my son is playing in a hockey tournament in lake placid, ny. Knowing our Highlander’s special constraints, I looked into renting something like a Tahoe, suburban, or minivan. My Dad offered to switch cars with me. So he’s got my Tacoma for the weekend and I’ve got his Tahoe RST. I’ll be the first to admit throwing snide comments regarding GM products, but they nailed it with this truck. It swallows cargo for 5 plus a large hockey bag and plenty of room for passengers. Solid ride. Very comfortable. Passing power when you need it. The biggest downside is the braking. I feel the weight of the 22s when on the brakes.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
the Mach E I got a ride in last year (sales guy at the Ford dealer followed me to the Hertz local office to drop off the car I rented to drive to Philly to get my Maverick to bring me back had one) was probably the 2nd fastest car I have ridden in. 1st being a 427 Cobra (also the most scary!) The sales guy had a lead foot (and these were fairly busy roads in NE Philly) and when he nailed the throttle it just slammed me into the seat and got over 60 incredible quickly. with little noise. Interesting experience.
My ride in a Mach E at the NY Auto Show last spring made me a believer too. Getting up to what had to be 60 (felt like a hundred) within the walls of the Javitt’s Center was impressive.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Since the pick up is replacing the rusty cargo van I put it at the end of the driveway with a for sale sign and a $1000 price. I figured anything that runs and drives these days would be worth twice that but I’m not greedy.
First caller: I scrap cars and might be able to pull some parts off it so what is your bottom price.
Me: $1000 but why would you scrap a good running van?
Them: oh it runs? Ok what is the lowest you will take?
Me: $1000.
Them: I’ll think about it.
Second caller: Will you take $700?
Me: No, price is $1000.
Them: texts me later with message “I have $850”.
I didn’t respond.
Third caller: Saw the van and need details.
Me: 2004 Chevy Express, 125k miles. Runs and drives with no problems. Has rust like any 20 year old northern truck and has a light on for an airbag module. Horn works when it feels like it.
Them: Great. I need something that will last me a year because I’m trying to start a handyman business.
Me: I’ve owned for 8 years and it never left me stranded.
Them: ok I’ll see what I can do and get back to you.
Forth caller (actually the first caller calling back): Will you take $700?
Me: No, you can’t find a running vehicle for under $1000 these days.
Them: but it has a lot of rust!
Me: It’s 20 years old and besides the fame is solid.
Them: OK maybe I come look again tomorrow.
Me: Just call, I’ll be here all day.
Fifth caller: I looked at your van and want to buy it (no haggling).
Me: Sure but don’t you want to see it in daylight and hear it run? (It’s after dark).
Them: OK, can I come tomorrow? I’ll bring the money. I’ll give you a deposit right now.
Me: Just come early so I don’t have to turn anyone else away.
Now I see why car salespeople get cynical.
That’s why I ALWAYS leave room in my price to negotiate. Folks just need to feel like they got a deal nobody else could get.
Yeah, I realized that but I searched Craigslist for 200 miles and there’s nothing even remotely like it for under $1k. Heck, I couldn’t even find a junker car that wasn’t scrap for that price.
You would think that people would realize that this isn’t 2019 any more.
Maybe I should have told them that I’d throw in a second key for free.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
@nyccarguy said:
Today through Sunday, my son is playing in a hockey tournament in lake placid, ny. Knowing our Highlander’s special constraints, I looked into renting something like a Tahoe, suburban, or minivan. My Dad offered to switch cars with me. So he’s got my Tacoma for the weekend and I’ve got his Tahoe RST. I’ll be the first to admit throwing snide comments regarding GM products, but they nailed it with this truck. It swallows cargo for 5 plus a large hockey bag and plenty of room for passengers. Solid ride. Very comfortable. Passing power when you need it. The biggest downside is the braking. I feel the weight of the 22s when on the brakes.
I’ve said it before I would absolutely not throw a Tahoe out of my driveway. Same for a Grand Wagoneer
Today through Sunday, my son is playing in a hockey tournament in lake placid, ny. Knowing our Highlander’s special constraints, I looked into renting something like a Tahoe, suburban, or minivan. My Dad offered to switch cars with me. So he’s got my Tacoma for the weekend and I’ve got his Tahoe RST. I’ll be the first to admit throwing snide comments regarding GM products, but they nailed it with this truck. It swallows cargo for 5 plus a large hockey bag and plenty of room for passengers. Solid ride. Very comfortable. Passing power when you need it. The biggest downside is the braking. I feel the weight of the 22s when on the brakes.
I’ve said it before I would absolutely not throw a Tahoe out of my driveway. Same for a Grand Wagoneer
Me either. Although as noted I am afraid I might tire of parking it on a day to day basis.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Velvet Red over Wicker Beige
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
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Had a guy banging on the door at 6 this morning with a fist full of cash for the van. Sold.
I notified all who inquired which ticked off the guy who said he would buy it at 10 am. I apologized but I’ve been screwed before by promises of money that never materialized or even deposits that turn into weeks of waiting for the rest of the cash.
Tell me, did I violate some rule of the curbstone by selling it to the first guy who showed up with all the money instead of giving the latter appointment first refusal? If I turned the 6am guy away until after the 10 am guy I might not heard from either one of them again.
If it matters, the guy who bought it is a neighbor.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
My $.02…the Mach E is a great buy at these reduced prices on the used market. Leasing still may be a better approach on EVs in general, but as these used prices continue to decline so rapidly there comes a point where the future depreciation on the slightly used example will be better than the guaranteed depreciation on the lease.
We were one of the suckers who bought the brand new Mach-E GT Performance at the end of 2022. Tax incentives helped, but a year later the next owner got a lightly used, well taken care of, Mach-E for 40% off.
Having owned the Ford and a Tesla back to back, the Tesla has some fun attributes, but I prefer the Mach E.
Today through Sunday, my son is playing in a hockey tournament in lake placid, ny. Knowing our Highlander’s special constraints, I looked into renting something like a Tahoe, suburban, or minivan. My Dad offered to switch cars with me. So he’s got my Tacoma for the weekend and I’ve got his Tahoe RST. I’ll be the first to admit throwing snide comments regarding GM products, but they nailed it with this truck. It swallows cargo for 5 plus a large hockey bag and plenty of room for passengers. Solid ride. Very comfortable. Passing power when you need it. The biggest downside is the braking. I feel the weight of the 22s when on the brakes.
Late model Tahoe or Burb is like the representative hockey parent vehicle around here - hauls a lot and travel/"elite" (lol) hockey costs so much that one needs that kind of budget. If GM gets one vehicle right, it's the big SUV.
Don't forget to hover closely over everything, scream endlessly at the refs, coaches, other kids, your kids, other parents, etc.
@explorerx4 said: @nyccarguy,
Have you though about getting some external storage, rooftop box or hitch box?
I have a Thule Roof Top box that I borrowed from a friend. It is helpful. The Highlander doesn’t have a trailer hitch. We’ve got captains chairs which means that when we travel as a family of 5, one of the kids has to sit in the 3rd row.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
pretty common these days. I read my C&D last night, and they had a 40K test recap on a Cayman 6 cyl with a stick. And mentioned how sweet the engine was in the upper rev ranges, but said that with the gearing you pretty much couldn't do it in more than 1st, maybe 2nd, gear without risking your license and jail time.
Which is why Miatas are so popular - 180HP (or so), and a ton of fun. As David E. Davis used to say, 'Better to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow'
That's what I like about the ti; you can beat on it like a red-headed stepchild and not risk losing your license.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Mandatory ceramic coating pkg. on the '22 X3, but since they were discounting it $3700 at the time, ok... It's pretty neat, car cleans easily and shine remains. But, so does the NuFinish on the A7 and M240, tbh.
I think the Jag I-Pace at the bottom of the hill has been replaced by a Mach E. Still no fires that I'm aware of. I'm shedding a tear for the seemingly fading away Jaguar brand.
And I'm strangely intrigued by the Lucid Air, now that the base models have come down to reasonably unaffordable level. Let's see how the company does this year, I won't consider replacing the A7 until the warranty is up next year. But I'm also getting a Porsche itch... Sorry, today was bonus payment, so I'm a bit giddy. Not to mention Dell stock going up 31+% today! If only I had a wheel barrow full amount of shares.
'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...)
Mandatory ceramic coating pkg. on the '22 X3, but since they were discounting it $3700 at the time, ok... It's pretty neat, car cleans easily and shine remains. But, so does the NuFinish on the A7 and M240, tbh.
I think the Jag I-Pace at the bottom of the hill has been replaced by a Mach E. Still no fires that I'm aware of. I'm shedding a tear for the seemingly fading away Jaguar brand.
And I'm strangely intrigued by the Lucid Air, now that the base models have come down to reasonably unaffordable level. Let's see how the company does this year, I won't consider replacing the A7 until the warranty is up next year. But I'm also getting a Porsche itch... Sorry, today was bonus payment, so I'm a bit giddy. Not to mention Dell stock going up 31+% today! If only I had a wheel barrow full amount of shares.
Do you have to use something special to wash the coated car?
A buddy of mine grabbed a nice chunk of NVDA a while back. He's having a custom house built in a resort town now...
Mandatory ceramic coating pkg. on the '22 X3, but since they were discounting it $3700 at the time, ok... It's pretty neat, car cleans easily and shine remains. But, so does the NuFinish on the A7 and M240, tbh.
I think the Jag I-Pace at the bottom of the hill has been replaced by a Mach E. Still no fires that I'm aware of. I'm shedding a tear for the seemingly fading away Jaguar brand.
And I'm strangely intrigued by the Lucid Air, now that the base models have come down to reasonably unaffordable level. Let's see how the company does this year, I won't consider replacing the A7 until the warranty is up next year. But I'm also getting a Porsche itch... Sorry, today was bonus payment, so I'm a bit giddy. Not to mention Dell stock going up 31+% today! If only I had a wheel barrow full amount of shares.
Do you have to use something special to wash the coated car?
A buddy of mine grabbed a nice chunk of NVDA a while back. He's having a custom house built in a resort town now...
Same here, a co-worker got into NVDA at a good price and is extremely happy right now. Not so lucky here though I did get into APPL a couple of days before the recent split so my 50 shares became 200 in a few days. I'm more of a dividend player while he's more into growth...I'm looking to replace the income stream I'm getting by working part time by increasing my dividends so always looking for a good dividend payer. One of these days, I'm going to want to quit working so keeping that same income stream is my goal right now. And since I'm going to turn 70 this year, have some time before I need to take the money out of my traditional IRA and TSP accounts. So the current plan is to work until I start taking those payments out which of course, are taxable.
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We had some snow this winter and I drove the Ram completely forgetting it was in 2WD. It did fine.
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Read the latest car and driver last night. They compared those 2. Taco won easily, even off road.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
The Ram has a 4 Auto setting. In the rare instance of my wife driving it in the rain I’ve told her to press that button. She hasn’t driven a RWD vehicle in years and figured it’s worth the insurance.
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Has anyone done a ceramic coat on their car? Like it? Hate it?
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I think @abacomike has it done on his Genesis.
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I haven’t done it but our poster buddy @abacomike over in Cars and Conversation has had it done at a shop. He seems pleased with it but part of the gimmick is they want you to bring it back every year (I think) for a touch up that goes for at least a hundred bucks a pop. I think the shops charge at least $300 to get you started.
It seems to be the newest snake-oil for having a shiny car.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
You can easily just DIY that with something like Avalon king. Not sure if the pros do anything fancier but for normal use seems like it should be plenty
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
Garaging your car and keeping it washed probably eliminates 90% of the use case for ceramic coating. Especially down south where you don’t have to deal with road salt.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
'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
Since the pick up is replacing the rusty cargo van I put it at the end of the driveway with a for sale sign and a $1000 price. I figured anything that runs and drives these days would be worth twice that but I’m not greedy.
First caller: I scrap cars and might be able to pull some parts off it so what is your bottom price.
Me: $1000 but why would you scrap a good running van?
Them: oh it runs? Ok what is the lowest you will take?
Me: $1000.
Them: I’ll think about it.
Second caller: Will you take $700?
Me: No, price is $1000.
Them: texts me later with message “I have $850”.
I didn’t respond.
Third caller: Saw the van and need details.
Me: 2004 Chevy Express, 125k miles. Runs and drives with no problems. Has rust like any 20 year old northern truck and has a light on for an airbag module. Horn works when it feels like it.
Them: Great. I need something that will last me a year because I’m trying to start a handyman business.
Me: I’ve owned for 8 years and it never left me stranded.
Them: ok I’ll see what I can do and get back to you.
Forth caller (actually the first caller calling back): Will you take $700?
Me: No, you can’t find a running vehicle for under $1000 these days.
Them: but it has a lot of rust!
Me: It’s 20 years old and besides the fame is solid.
Them: OK maybe I come look again tomorrow.
Me: Just call, I’ll be here all day.
Fifth caller: I looked at your van and want to buy it (no haggling).
Me: Sure but don’t you want to see it in daylight and hear it run? (It’s after dark).
Them: OK, can I come tomorrow? I’ll bring the money. I’ll give you a deposit right now.
Me: Just come early so I don’t have to turn anyone else away.
Now I see why car salespeople get cynical.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I hear the Ford Lightning pick ups are really piling up too.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I see a good amount of those at the chargers.. someone bought them.
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That’s what gets me in EQE. It’s not super fast, but how quietly and effortlessly it gets up to speed is very different than anything I’ve driven.
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I’d rather take the nicer Ford and save $5k.
'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
That’s why I ALWAYS leave room in my price to negotiate. Folks just need to feel like they got a deal nobody else could get.
'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
Today through Sunday, my son is playing in a hockey tournament in lake placid, ny. Knowing our Highlander’s special constraints, I looked into renting something like a Tahoe, suburban, or minivan. My Dad offered to switch cars with me. So he’s got my Tacoma for the weekend and I’ve got his Tahoe RST. I’ll be the first to admit throwing snide comments regarding GM products, but they nailed it with this truck. It swallows cargo for 5 plus a large hockey bag and plenty of room for passengers. Solid ride. Very comfortable. Passing power when you need it. The biggest downside is the braking. I feel the weight of the 22s when on the brakes.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
Does he have the 5.3 or the 6.2?
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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
That’s why I ALWAYS leave room in my price to negotiate. Folks just need to feel like they got a deal nobody else could get.
Yeah, I realized that but I searched Craigslist for 200 miles and there’s nothing even remotely like it for under $1k. Heck, I couldn’t even find a junker car that wasn’t scrap for that price.
You would think that people would realize that this isn’t 2019 any more.
Maybe I should have told them that I’d throw in a second key for free.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Have you though about getting some external storage, rooftop box or hitch box?
I’ve said it before I would absolutely not throw a Tahoe out of my driveway. Same for a Grand Wagoneer
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
I’ve said it before I would absolutely not throw a Tahoe out of my driveway. Same for a Grand Wagoneer
Me either. Although as noted I am afraid I might tire of parking it on a day to day basis.
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
I notified all who inquired which ticked off the guy who said he would buy it at 10 am. I apologized but I’ve been screwed before by promises of money that never materialized or even deposits that turn into weeks of waiting for the rest of the cash.
Tell me, did I violate some rule of the curbstone by selling it to the first guy who showed up with all the money instead of giving the latter appointment first refusal? If I turned the 6am guy away until after the 10 am guy I might not heard from either one of them again.
If it matters, the guy who bought it is a neighbor.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
No you didn’t. Cash wins every time.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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We were one of the suckers who bought the brand new Mach-E GT Performance at the end of 2022. Tax incentives helped, but a year later the next owner got a lightly used, well taken care of, Mach-E for 40% off.
Having owned the Ford and a Tesla back to back, the Tesla has some fun attributes, but I prefer the Mach E.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
You get used to it. I’m not looking it up but I’d assume my pickup is the same length or even a touch longer. Width is definitely the same
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
Don't forget to hover closely over everything, scream endlessly at the refs, coaches, other kids, your kids, other parents, etc.
He’s got the 5.3. It is mated very nicely to the 10 speed automatic.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
I have a Thule Roof Top box that I borrowed from a friend. It is helpful. The Highlander doesn’t have a trailer hitch. We’ve got captains chairs which means that when we travel as a family of 5, one of the kids has to sit in the 3rd row.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
I think the Jag I-Pace at the bottom of the hill has been replaced by a Mach E. Still no fires that I'm aware of.
I'm shedding a tear for the seemingly fading away Jaguar brand.
And I'm strangely intrigued by the Lucid Air, now that the base models have come down to reasonably unaffordable level. Let's see how the company does this year, I won't consider replacing the A7 until the warranty is up next year.
But I'm also getting a Porsche itch...
Sorry, today was bonus payment, so I'm a bit giddy. Not to mention Dell stock going up 31+% today! If only I had a wheel barrow full amount of shares.
'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...)
A buddy of mine grabbed a nice chunk of NVDA a while back. He's having a custom house built in a resort town now...
25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0
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2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)