@Sandman6472 , I think you'll miss it when it is gone. Not saying you shouldn't replace it, though! I have never had an issue with tint in my cars, though I'll also admit that I've only had two cars with an applied tint film. Might be a matter of product quality and/or installation versus age.
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
Got a few quotes starting at $130 to $150 to remove the current tint. Seems prices have gone up since 2015 but not surprised by this. Think if I could get a decent deal on removal/new tinting, I might be interested. But also not having any tint at all would be fine also.
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)
@greg128 - congrats on the Caddy! That 3.6 has plenty of go go juice!
Thanks gentlemen for the kind wishes. I will be giving up my work truck so we needed another vehicle. I will probably be using the Buick Lacrosse with only 38K miles on it. Both have the 3.6. The important thing of course is a happy wife.
I live part of the year in what the local chamber of commerce has taught everyone to call "the valley of the sun." I call it the hellhole -- Phoenix.
That said, I've had super-dark tint in the past on a couple of vehicles, but I paid a pretty penny (old-school reference) for Huper Optik on my TSX. It rules. It isn't so dark as to make an observer think it's a hearse, but, well. . . it works.
When I put my LH window up I can feel the reduction in discomfort, yet the window isn't very dark. I realize that removes much of what many tint people think is important, but there you are.
32.5 years here. Of course one of those cars now hibernates in winter and is generally a fair weather weekend car otherwise, but it is driven and maintained, drove it last Sunday.
Got a few quotes starting at $130 to $150 to remove the current tint. Seems prices have gone up since 2015 but not surprised by this. Think if I could get a decent deal on removal/new tinting, I might be interested. But also not having any tint at all would be fine also.
I removed purple bubbling tint off the replacement Mini window. It was really easy. Hairdryer and peel. Took a few mins.
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Window tint doesn't have to be dark anymore, I think.
It mitigates the sun's rays without limiting your visibility, especially at night. It also has the benefit that you can see other drivers so you know that they see you.
I don't tint. Just something I read somewhere - except for seeing other drivers. When it is real dark I wonder what they are afraid of.
$130 to $150 sounds reasonable to remove tint from what I assume are seven windows on the Golf. Make sure your rear defroster works afterwards. I had to have tint removed from the Tahoe's front windows when I bought it, because my state inspects out-of-state vehicles and the fronts (the only ones they check) were too dark. I think it was $40 for just the two. Once the inspection was done, I had them re-tinted. The tint shop had a sign up about refusing to tint if a car has temporary/out of state plates or something similar.
Sometimes, it's just better to fix the few issues & keep a vehicle then get a new one & have a car note. That's where I am now and have just decided to fix what needs fixing and save as much as I can for the next ride. I'm lucky that we live so close to work and I only work 3 days a week. And at just over 9 years of ownership, just hit 76K miles. Did quite well on my round trip to Orlando this weekend, maybe 500 miles give or take. No lights came on and all worked as it should. Almost rented a vehicle but figured I'd see how things go & seems I lucked out.
And as much as I'd like to get something new, it's just not necessary right now. The new 2024 Hyundai Kona is my top choice right now but the upcoming 2025 Nissan Kicks looks to be a strong contender also. Checks all the boxes so, we'll just hav to see. At the rate I'm going, I won't hit 80K for another year or two. Only thing I really want to do is take off the window tint as it's faded to purple and it's bubbling on 3 of the 5 tinted windows. Not even sure I'd replace the tint to be honest right now.
On my last purchase I paid cash which came from savings. Now I pay the savings back $600/month. I’ll have it paid off in two years interest free rather than the 9.25% used car loan rate. Using the account that was getting basically zero interest make that a win for me.
Why don’t you “loan” yourself the money and pay it back with your Enterprise gig.
BTW, did you hear about the 4 Enterprise workers who were killed at the Dayton OH airport a few days ago?
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Got a few quotes starting at $130 to $150 to remove the current tint. Seems prices have gone up since 2015 but not surprised by this. Think if I could get a decent deal on removal/new tinting, I might be interested. But also not having any tint at all would be fine also.
Be careful when having tint removed from your rear window. My son’s Sable came from Florida and had the tint removed because it was illegal in NY. Whoever removed it damaged the defroster wires in the glass and he had to spend $300 to get it replaced.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
More fun today. We arrived at the Acura dealer to pick up the TL. While I was paying the bill my wife comes upto the door with a worried face. The Q5 showed key not recognized. I was able to start the Q5 and figured the key fob battery was weak. I replaced the battery when we got home.
The TL is brought to me and my wife was getting ready to drive off. What? A VSA light is glowing on the TL dash. I hurriedly call her and tell her not to go. I go back into the service department to tell them what I found. They take it back to the garage and run a diagnostic test, all clear. They claim the dash switch to turn the system off needs replacing. They will not charge labor to replace it but it is not in stock and will be available on Monday. Ugh.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
BTW, did you hear about the 4 Enterprise workers who were killed at the Dayton OH airport a few days ago?
I had posted that because I suspected Enterprise or other rental workers involved based on initial reports.
Here's a picture that ab348 was able to copy from the articles that I have talked about. The black Pacifica was broadsided making a left turn to take the side drive to Enterprise lot. They were outbounch from the terminal parking and Enterprise retail lot 1/4 miles behind them parking garage is visible on left distance in picture.
The white Volve was fleeing from another accident at reported 65 mph in a 25 zone on the interstate feeder into the airport. Ran the light or the Enterprise driver didn't see him coming because he was traveling much faster than the nominal 25-35 others drive there. The driver whom the Volvo driver hit was tailing him and giving info on location to Ohio State Patrol on the 2 miles from I70 to the airport.
More fun today. We arrived at the Acura dealer to pick up the TL. While I was paying the bill my wife comes upto the door with a worried face. The Q5 showed key not recognized. I was able to start the Q5 and figured the key fob battery was weak. I replaced the battery when we got home.
The TL is brought to me and my wife was getting ready to drive off. What? A VSA light is glowing on the TL dash. I hurriedly call her and tell her not to go. I go back into the service department to tell them what I found. They take it back to the garage and run a diagnostic test, all clear. They claim the dash switch to turn the system off needs replacing. They will not charge labor to replace it but it is not in stock and will be available on Monday. Ugh.
————————————————- I alway hold my breath when I have taken my car in for a warranty repair or a recall to reset something. While they fix what the car goes in for, I have heard horror stories about what they screw up.
Once they do these resets it’s a toss up if they get it right. When they’re questioned the response is usually, “it’s just a coincidence that it happened when you brought it in for a system upgrade”. Yeah, right.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
More fun today. We arrived at the Acura dealer to pick up the TL. While I was paying the bill my wife comes upto the door with a worried face. The Q5 showed key not recognized. I was able to start the Q5 and figured the key fob battery was weak. I replaced the battery when we got home.
The TL is brought to me and my wife was getting ready to drive off. What? A VSA light is glowing on the TL dash. I hurriedly call her and tell her not to go. I go back into the service department to tell them what I found. They take it back to the garage and run a diagnostic test, all clear. They claim the dash switch to turn the system off needs replacing. They will not charge labor to replace it but it is not in stock and will be available on Monday. Ugh.
————————————————- I alway hold my breath when I have taken my car in for a warranty repair or a recall to reset something. While they fix what the car goes in for, I have heard horror stories about what they screw up.
Once they do these resets it’s a toss up if they get it right. When they’re questioned the response is usually, “it’s just a coincidence that it happened when you brought it in for a system upgrade”. Yeah, right.
jmonroe
There are only 3 dealers and two indie shops that I trust with my cars- which is one reason I'm reluctant to sample any other brands...
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Curious to see what you guys think of some of these for a 16 year old. My neighbor has twins that have their license. 1 of them drives the family’s ‘06 Sienna. The other one had an ‘09 Impreza. The Impreza was hit by a 16 year old unlicensed driver who spoke no English and was arrested at the scene because the cops recognized him from an accident the week before. It’s totaled. Obviously they want safe, cheap to run/maintain, & $10K max.
Any reason not to like this 2012 Impala with the V6? Is this THE 3800?
Can't speak to the others, but the 2012 Impala was the first year of the 3.6 liter LFX engine, which was renowned for timing chain issues (supposedly resolved in newer models). Beyond that, the W-bodies are excellent highway cruisers.
I’d avoid the Volvo turbo of that era, but Q would know better.
I don’t have a problem with the Impala generally, but that interior for this one is giving off some “I’ve seen some things” vibes. I can smell it from here…
2025 Jetta GLI Autobahn, 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xE
In other news, I’ve put over 100 miles on the Q5. Nary a rattle and the gas gauge is still showing full - now here is the magic question: is the fuel efficiency this good, or is the gas gauge broken? German car…could go either way!
2025 Jetta GLI Autobahn, 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xE
Only have tint on 5 windows and have heard one needs to be careful with the rear defroster. Not sure I'll even do anything but just getting quotes to see. But for the amount I really do drive it, might just leave well enough alone.
And OF, was thinking the same thing about lending myself the funds and paying myself back monthly. Right now, have around $35K, give or take, for when the time comes. Just haven't found anything that blows my socks off really. And with mileage still under 80K, is there really a good reason to get rid of it?
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)
@nyccarguy said:
Curious to see what you guys think of some of these for a 16 year old. My neighbor has twins that have their license. 1 of them drives the family’s ‘06 Sienna. The other one had an ‘09 Impreza. The Impreza was hit by a 16 year old unlicensed driver who spoke no English and was arrested at the scene because the cops recognized him from an accident the week before. It’s totaled. Obviously they want safe, cheap to run/maintain, & $10K max.
Any reason not to like this 2012 Impala with the V6? Is this THE 3800?
I’m not aware of any issues with the volvo drivetrain, but I wouldn’t get one with those miles. All the other components will just nickel and dime you to death.
Chevy: As said before, early 3.6 is to be avoided.
Lexus may be reliable.
If they have a $10k budget, why look at $5k cars? Something like a $9k mazda would have a long healthy life ahead.
'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
"If they have a $10k budget, why look at $5k cars? Something like a $9k mazda would have a long healthy life ahead."
I was chatting with them last night in the driveway and did a quick autotrader search for cars $10K & under for sale by owners. If I see the car has plates on it and not in a crummy area and these happened to catch my eye.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
@28firefighter said:
In other news, I’ve put over 100 miles on the Q5. Nary a rattle and the gas gauge is still showing full - now here is the magic question: is the fuel efficiency this good, or is the gas gauge broken? German car…could go either way!
Great Q5. If you like yours as much as my wife loves hers, it doesn't get much better than that! The fuel gauge on our 2.0T is slow to budge off full, but drops a little more quickly once it reads below a half tank.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
Although I've long been a GM guy, I never liked that edition of the Impala. Prior to them getting the 3.6 engine, they had 3.5 and 3.9L versions of the hoary Chevy V6. I only drove rentals with the 3.5 but hated all of them. The engines always sounded ticky but the worst part was the interior which was a sea of hard black plastic which was not well done and did not wear well. IIRC you didn't even get a shift quadrant display on the tunnel next to the shifter and had to look at the dash display to see that info.
In other news, I’ve put over 100 miles on the Q5. Nary a rattle and the gas gauge is still showing full - now here is the magic question: is the fuel efficiency this good, or is the gas gauge broken? German car…could go either way!
LOL! You are an amateur. I put a little over 300 miles on my Tacoma just yesterday alone. Drove to work. Drove home to pick up my 17 year old. Drove him up to the Sheraton at Bradley International Airport (BDL) for a BBYO convention. Then since I was on 20 minutes away from one of my 15 year old's favorite pizza spots (RED ROSE) in Springfield, MA I grabbed a party size to go. Drove home. Then drove my 15 year old to the hockey rink & back, then picked him up.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
In other news, I’ve put over 100 miles on the Q5. Nary a rattle and the gas gauge is still showing full - now here is the magic question: is the fuel efficiency this good, or is the gas gauge broken? German car…could go either way!
LOL! You are an amateur. I put a little over 300 miles on my Tacoma just yesterday alone. Drove to work. Drove home to pick up my 17 year old. Drove him up to the Sheraton at Bradley International Airport (BDL) for a BBYO convention. Then since I was on 20 minutes away from one of my 15 year old's favorite pizza spots (RED ROSE) in Springfield, MA I grabbed a party size to go. Drove home. Then drove my 15 year old to the hockey rink & back, then picked him up.
@nyccarguy said:
LOL! You are an amateur. I put a little over 300 miles on my Tacoma just yesterday alone. Drove to work. Drove home to pick up my 17 year old. Drove him up to the Sheraton at Bradley International Airport (BDL) for a BBYO convention. Then since I was on 20 minutes away from one of my 15 year old's favorite pizza spots (RED ROSE) in Springfield, MA I grabbed a party size to go. Drove home. Then drove my 15 year old to the hockey rink & back, then picked him up.
No argument here. Public transit, man! Gotta love it.
2025 Jetta GLI Autobahn, 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xE
I forgot about the shift quadrant display quirk. Also, on those, the manual dual zone climate control is infuriating to use. If memory serves, the dials for driver and passenger are small, don't have detents, and have little resistance, so it's difficult to dial in the proper blend of fresh and heated air.
One interesting feature not many know about on that series of Impala, is not only does the seat back fold down for extra room, but there is a tab on the seat bottom that when pulled up, opens a storage area and can be used to store taller items. It is not as useful as the magic seat in a Honda Fit. but still has some usefulness.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
LOL! You are an amateur. I put a little over 300 miles on my Tacoma just yesterday alone. Drove to work. Drove home to pick up my 17 year old. Drove him up to the Sheraton at Bradley International Airport (BDL) for a BBYO convention. Then since I was on 20 minutes away from one of my 15 year old's favorite pizza spots (RED ROSE) in Springfield, MA I grabbed a party size to go. Drove home. Then drove my 15 year old to the hockey rink & back, then picked him up.
No argument here. Public transit, man! Gotta love it.
I beg to differ. I took public transportation for MANY years and while I always got to my destination safely. Yes it was somewhat efficient for the most part. I definitely don't "Gotta love it."
Of course I'm sure there is A BIG DIFFERENCE between the public transportation you have in modern day Seattle vs New York City in the late 1990's/early 2000's:)-
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
Even though public transit in the Pittsburgh area has been on a managed decline since the late 90's, it's my primary mode of transportation to get to work. It certainly isn't convenient or beneficial for everyone, but when it is and when people actively choose to spend an hour of their day in gridlocked traffic, it's mind boggling to me.
1997 Honda Prelude Base - 2022 Acura MDX Type S Advance - 2021 Honda Passport Sport - 2006 BMW 330Ci ZHP
This 2014 Accord EXL V6 6MT Coupe comes in @stickguy 's favorite color combination and the paint is swirled like dairy queen. Also look at the paint literally peeling from the front of the hood. It is a stick though and seems like it has an extensive maintenance history. Looks like it hit its fair share of potholes too.
Here's a 2020 Civic Si with only 67K miles on it, but it seems to have failed emissions twice back in February. I wonder what was done to it.
In other news, I’ve put over 100 miles on the Q5. Nary a rattle and the gas gauge is still showing full - now here is the magic question: is the fuel efficiency this good, or is the gas gauge broken? German car…could go either way!
LOL! You are an amateur. I put a little over 300 miles on my Tacoma just yesterday alone. Drove to work. Drove home to pick up my 17 year old. Drove him up to the Sheraton at Bradley International Airport (BDL) for a BBYO convention. Then since I was on 20 minutes away from one of my 15 year old's favorite pizza spots (RED ROSE) in Springfield, MA I grabbed a party size to go. Drove home. Then drove my 15 year old to the hockey rink & back, then picked him up.
I'm exhausted just reading this post.
———————————————— Me too and what he didn’t tell us was his tank was empty when he got home.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
In other news, I’ve put over 100 miles on the Q5. Nary a rattle and the gas gauge is still showing full - now here is the magic question: is the fuel efficiency this good, or is the gas gauge broken? German car…could go either way!
LOL! You are an amateur. I put a little over 300 miles on my Tacoma just yesterday alone. Drove to work. Drove home to pick up my 17 year old. Drove him up to the Sheraton at Bradley International Airport (BDL) for a BBYO convention. Then since I was on 20 minutes away from one of my 15 year old's favorite pizza spots (RED ROSE) in Springfield, MA I grabbed a party size to go. Drove home. Then drove my 15 year old to the hockey rink & back, then picked him up.
I'm exhausted just reading this post.
———————————————— Me too and what he didn’t tell us was his tank was empty when he got home.
jmonroe
No. I filled up on Wednesday night and will have to fill up again on my way home tonight.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
Re: public transit - it's far from perfect here, but they're expanding light rail service heavily (and lord knows I've been paying for it in my vehicle registration fees for almost a decade now). They're opening a light rail station along with a park and ride garage about 2 miles from my house that will drop me off a block from the office. Once they ramp service, it'll run every 4 minutes. I have no good reason not to use it. Will easily save me 20+ minutes in traffic each way.
2025 Jetta GLI Autobahn, 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xE
BTW, did you hear about the 4 Enterprise workers who were killed at the Dayton OH airport a few days ago?
I had posted that because I suspected Enterprise or other rental workers involved based on initial reports.
Here's a picture that ab348 was able to copy from the articles that I have talked about. The black Pacifica was broadsided making a left turn to take the side drive to Enterprise lot. They were outbounch from the terminal parking and Enterprise retail lot 1/4 miles behind them parking garage is visible on left distance in picture.
The white Volve was fleeing from another accident at reported 65 mph in a 25 zone on the interstate feeder into the airport. Ran the light or the Enterprise driver didn't see him coming because he was traveling much faster than the nominal 25-35 others drive there. The driver whom the Volvo driver hit was tailing him and giving info on location to Ohio State Patrol on the 2 miles from I70 to the airport.
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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)
I wouldn’t dream of owning a car in FL without tint
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Yikes, 31 years !!!! You’re working on getting kicked out of here.
You should apply for antique licenses and while you’re at it, an antique dealership permit.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
I live part of the year in what the local chamber of commerce has taught everyone to call "the valley of the sun." I call it the hellhole -- Phoenix.
That said, I've had super-dark tint in the past on a couple of vehicles, but I paid a pretty penny (old-school reference) for Huper Optik on my TSX. It rules. It isn't so dark as to make an observer think it's a hearse, but, well. . . it works.
When I put my LH window up I can feel the reduction in discomfort, yet the window isn't very dark. I realize that removes much of what many tint people think is important, but there you are.
YMMV
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It mitigates the sun's rays without limiting your visibility, especially at night. It also has the benefit that you can see other drivers so you know that they see you.
I don't tint. Just something I read somewhere - except for seeing other drivers. When it is real dark I wonder what they are afraid of.
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It came this way, and it was well done, but I'd rather not have it.
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The Type R had a crazy dark tint on it when I got it. Full removal was one of the parts of the deal, no me gusta.
25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd
Why don’t you “loan” yourself the money and pay it back with your Enterprise gig.
BTW, did you hear about the 4 Enterprise workers who were killed at the Dayton OH airport a few days ago?
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
More fun today. We arrived at the Acura dealer to pick up the TL. While I was paying the bill my wife comes upto the door with a worried face. The Q5 showed key not recognized. I was able to start the Q5 and figured the key fob battery was weak. I replaced the battery when we got home.
The TL is brought to me and my wife was getting ready to drive off. What? A VSA light is glowing on the TL dash. I hurriedly call her and tell her not to go. I go back into the service department to tell them what I found. They take it back to the garage and run a diagnostic test, all clear. They claim the dash switch to turn the system off needs replacing. They will not charge labor to replace it but it is not in stock and will be available on Monday. Ugh.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
Here's a picture that ab348 was able to copy from the articles that I have talked about. The black Pacifica was broadsided making a left turn to take the side drive to Enterprise lot. They were outbounch from the terminal parking and Enterprise retail lot 1/4 miles behind them parking garage is visible on left distance in picture.
The white Volve was fleeing from another accident at reported 65 mph in a 25 zone on the interstate feeder into the airport. Ran the light or the Enterprise driver didn't see him coming because he was traveling much faster than the nominal 25-35 others drive there. The driver whom the Volvo driver hit was tailing him and giving info on location to Ohio State Patrol on the 2 miles from I70 to the airport.
https://forums.edmunds.com/discussion/comment/6393232/#Comment_6393232
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
I alway hold my breath when I have taken my car in for a warranty repair or a recall to reset something. While they fix what the car goes in for, I have heard horror stories about what they screw up.
Once they do these resets it’s a toss up if they get it right. When they’re questioned the response is usually, “it’s just a coincidence that it happened when you brought it in for a system upgrade”. Yeah, right.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Did you look up what it means and how to fix it?
@imidazol97 - that’s just awful about those enterprise workers. I’m amazed at how well that Volvo held up.
Thank-you @stickguy
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
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Curious to see what you guys think of some of these for a 16 year old. My neighbor has twins that have their license. 1 of them drives the family’s ‘06 Sienna. The other one had an ‘09 Impreza. The Impreza was hit by a 16 year old unlicensed driver who spoke no English and was arrested at the scene because the cops recognized him from an accident the week before. It’s totaled. Obviously they want safe, cheap to run/maintain, & $10K max.
Any reason not to like this 2012 Impala with the V6? Is this THE 3800?
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicle/682643906?listingId=682643906
Here’s an ‘07 ES350:
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicle/711134578?listingId=711134578
Dinged up ‘09 Accord. K24 Motor.
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicle/707959878?listingId=707959878
What’s the deal with Volvos Turbo Charged 5 cyl from this era:
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicle/705991452?listingId=705991452
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
I like the Lexus, personally.
I’d avoid the Volvo turbo of that era, but Q would know better.
I don’t have a problem with the Impala generally, but that interior for this one is giving off some “I’ve seen some things” vibes. I can smell it from here…
In other news, I’ve put over 100 miles on the Q5. Nary a rattle and the gas gauge is still showing full - now here is the magic question: is the fuel efficiency this good, or is the gas gauge broken? German car…could go either way!
And OF, was thinking the same thing about lending myself the funds and paying myself back monthly. Right now, have around $35K, give or take, for when the time comes. Just haven't found anything that blows my socks off really. And with mileage still under 80K, is there really a good reason to get rid of it?
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)
I’m not aware of any issues with the volvo drivetrain, but I wouldn’t get one with those miles. All the other components will just nickel and dime you to death.
Chevy: As said before, early 3.6 is to be avoided.
Lexus may be reliable.
If they have a $10k budget, why look at $5k cars? Something like a $9k mazda would have a long healthy life ahead.
'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
I was chatting with them last night in the driveway and did a quick autotrader search for cars $10K & under for sale by owners. If I see the car has plates on it and not in a crummy area and these happened to catch my eye.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
Great Q5. If you like yours as much as my wife loves hers, it doesn't get much better than that! The fuel gauge on our 2.0T is slow to budge off full, but drops a little more quickly once it reads below a half tank.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
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No argument here. Public transit, man! Gotta love it.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
Red Rose is my favorite pizza place, too. Small world.
No argument here. Public transit, man! Gotta love it.
I beg to differ. I took public transportation for MANY years and while I always got to my destination safely. Yes it was somewhat efficient for the most part. I definitely don't "Gotta love it."
Of course I'm sure there is A BIG DIFFERENCE between the public transportation you have in modern day Seattle vs New York City in the late 1990's/early 2000's:)-
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a44344061/bmw-m5-wagon-teaser/
Too bad there isn't a market in the US for the more reasonable wagon variants.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
Here's a 2020 Civic Si with only 67K miles on it, but it seems to have failed emissions twice back in February. I wonder what was done to it.
Looks like a case of priced the same as new 2024 CPO Honda Civic Si
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
Me too and what he didn’t tell us was his tank was empty when he got home.
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2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
Just some geese on the highway
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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