Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous (Archived)

tjc78

@nyccarguy said:
@qbrozen

The Alfa looks great! Those seats look 10/10!

+1 Love it

Michaell

@stickguy - do you have a link to the listing?

kyfdx

stickguy said:

House is now officially on the market. Showings start tomorrow after work, and have 1 already scheduled so far.

Give us a link! We'll tell you what's wrong with it..

tjc78

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/967482014999782/?ref=browse_tab

Here you go Q!

tjc78

@kyfdx said:
Give us a link! We'll tell you what's wrong with it..

It’s like a year old what could be wrong

qbrozen

@tjc78 said:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/967482014999782/?ref=browse_tab

Here you go Q!

Boooo… slushy gearbox

xwesx

au1994 said:

I have a line on a great deal on an XLT Tremor. My hesitation is its in Terrain. Not my first color choice.

Just add some vinyl wrap to it. That's all the rage these days anyway.

corvette

nyccarguy said:

Those seats look 10/10!

"Hovered in," as Terry would say.

corvette

tjc78 said:

It’s like a year old what could be wrong

"Questionable cosmetic enhancements" is one of my favorite euphemisms for real estate, although it can also apply to cars or people.

tifighter

@au1994 said:
It’s a sand color.

Not bad. I’ll allow it.

stickguy

I actually like that one.

qbrozen

I like the sand color

nyccarguy

I know not everybody here loves the Wizard. Despite this video being a few years old, I found it interesting. Are used Boxsters still cheap? Asking for a friend! LOL!

USED Porsche Boxsters

pensfan83

Apparently the BMW shop I've used in the past deleted my customer profile because I haven't been there around 2 years because I've been using the dealer for things like oil changes and state inspections. Now I'm considered a new customer, which they aren't taking on right now. @28firefighter looks like I may be giving Mr. Ballon a call, hope he's ok with me asking for some fluid changes and other things.

Also, totally unrelated but Dave and Andy's Ice Cream on Atwood is closing. RIP to another Oakland institution.

nyccarguy

pensfan83 said:

Apparently the BMW shop I've used in the past deleted my customer profile because I haven't been there around 2 years because I've been using the dealer for things like oil changes and state inspections. Now I'm considered a new customer, which they aren't taking on right now. @28firefighter looks like I may be giving Mr. Ballon a call, hope he's ok with me asking for some fluid changes and other things.

Also, totally unrelated but Dave and Andy's Ice Cream on Atwood is closing. RIP to another Oakland institution.

How long have you had the ZHP already? Any bites on your Prelude?

kyfdx

nyccarguy said:

pensfan83 said:

Apparently the BMW shop I've used in the past deleted my customer profile because I haven't been there around 2 years because I've been using the dealer for things like oil changes and state inspections. Now I'm considered a new customer, which they aren't taking on right now. @28firefighter looks like I may be giving Mr. Ballon a call, hope he's ok with me asking for some fluid changes and other things.

Also, totally unrelated but Dave and Andy's Ice Cream on Atwood is closing. RIP to another Oakland institution.

How long have you had the ZHP already? Any bites on your Prelude?

Four years in February for the ZHP.

28firefighter

@pensfan83 said:
Apparently the BMW shop I've used in the past deleted my customer profile because I haven't been there around 2 years because I've been using the dealer for things like oil changes and state inspections. Now I'm considered a new customer, which they aren't taking on right now. @28firefighter looks like I may be giving Mr. Ballon a call, hope he's ok with me asking for some fluid changes and other things.

Also, totally unrelated but Dave and Andy's Ice Cream on Atwood is closing. RIP to another Oakland institution.

He’s certainly…special. Let me know how it goes!

Not Dave and Andy’s! Maaaaaaan.

pensfan83

kyfdx said:

nyccarguy said:

pensfan83 said:

Apparently the BMW shop I've used in the past deleted my customer profile because I haven't been there around 2 years because I've been using the dealer for things like oil changes and state inspections. Now I'm considered a new customer, which they aren't taking on right now. @28firefighter looks like I may be giving Mr. Ballon a call, hope he's ok with me asking for some fluid changes and other things.

Also, totally unrelated but Dave and Andy's Ice Cream on Atwood is closing. RIP to another Oakland institution.

How long have you had the ZHP already? Any bites on your Prelude?

Four years in February for the ZHP.

Yep, four years! @nyccarguy as for the Prelude yes but it's still around and I'm sure you can probably guess why. It will probably only make appearances at Cars and Coffee type events until I offload it.

nyccarguy

pensfan83 said:

kyfdx said:

nyccarguy said:

pensfan83 said:

Apparently the BMW shop I've used in the past deleted my customer profile because I haven't been there around 2 years because I've been using the dealer for things like oil changes and state inspections. Now I'm considered a new customer, which they aren't taking on right now. @28firefighter looks like I may be giving Mr. Ballon a call, hope he's ok with me asking for some fluid changes and other things.

Also, totally unrelated but Dave and Andy's Ice Cream on Atwood is closing. RIP to another Oakland institution.

How long have you had the ZHP already? Any bites on your Prelude?

Four years in February for the ZHP.

Yep, four years! @nyccarguy as for the Prelude yes but it's still around and I'm sure you can probably guess why. It will probably only make appearances at Cars and Coffee type events.

Iz It AvALAbUl?

Ur PRicE IS whaCK! iTZ nOt WOrtH moRE than $2k!

next time someone puts their Prelude up for sale on on the FB groups, I'll post a screen shot of the car, then the comments.

roadburner

I remain convinced that Craigslist and FB Marketplace provide irrefutable even the most mentally feeble individuals can operate a computer.

pensfan83

I haven't even dipped into the Craigslist or FB Marketplace pool, these are people at various meets, Cars and Coffee, etc. that asked me to keep them in mind when I was going to sell. Some have valid reasons (moved away, started a family) and others have offered well below asking.

oldfarmer50

roadburner said:

I remain convinced that Craigslist and FB Marketplace provide irrefutable even the most mentally feeble individuals can operate a computer.

The last hooptie I sold never made it to Facebook or CL. A position in the driveway car lot got me all the inquires I needed. I even got the required number of low ballers to convince me that humanity is a lost cause. Only took a few days to get it sold.

tjc78

@oldfarmer50 said:
The last hooptie I sold never made it to Facebook or CL. A position in the driveway car lot got me all the inquires I needed. I even got the required number of low ballers to convince me that humanity is a lost cause. Only took a few days to get it sold.

My parent’s house was a cut through street to avoid a light…. We sold many a car there with just a sign due to the traffic in the evenings.

fintail

roadburner said:

I remain convinced that Craigslist and FB Marketplace provide irrefutable even the most mentally feeble individuals can operate a computer.

And some of the sellers are as bad as wannabe buyers - some of the ad copy and pics on local CL astounds me.

oldfarmer50

stickguy said:

show up at the open house and you can do it for free.

enough coffee cans and you can take it home with you.

That’s a fair offer. Now all I have todo is sell my place. I’m thinking of marketing it as having a Hudson River view.



All you have to do is squint.

28firefighter

A surprise and delight dealer experience this morning. The Q5 inspection light came on because the oil change done by the MB dealer didn’t reset that. I ran it up to the local Audi dealer. Came back wi the following report:

1. Tires are 7/32 all around and wearing evenly.
2. Brakes are 7 in front and 6 in rear
3. Car was exclusively serviced at their sister store and in July they replaced the NOX sensor and Particulate sensor. No charge then, either.
4. Car is under emissions warranty until July. Advised to “drive the snot out of it” so we surface any other fun and games.

Total cost: $0 because they recommended calibrating the AdBlue system which is a covered warranty item.

Really pleased.

nyccarguy

@28firefighter said:
A surprise and delight dealer experience this morning. The Q5 inspection light came on because the oil change done by the MB dealer didn’t reset that. I ran it up to the local Audi dealer. Came back wi the following report:

1. Tires are 7/32 all around and wearing evenly.
2. Brakes are 7 in front and 6 in rear
3. Car was exclusively serviced at their sister store and in July they replaced the NOX sensor and Particulate sensor. No charge then, either.
4. Car is under emissions warranty until July. Advised to “drive the snot out of it” so we surface any other fun and games.

Total cost: $0 because they recommended calibrating the AdBlue system which is a covered warranty item.

Really pleased.

Awesome that you like the Q5 so much!

jmonroe1

nyccarguy said:

@28firefighter said:

A surprise and delight dealer experience this morning. The Q5 inspection light came on because the oil change done by the MB dealer didn’t reset that. I ran it up to the local Audi dealer. Came back wi the following report:

1. Tires are 7/32 all around and wearing evenly.
2. Brakes are 7 in front and 6 in rear
3. Car was exclusively serviced at their sister store and in July they replaced the NOX sensor and Particulate sensor. No charge then, either.
4. Car is under emissions warranty until July. Advised to “drive the snot out of it” so we surface any other fun and games.

Total cost: $0 because they recommended calibrating the AdBlue system which is a covered warranty item.

Really pleased.

Awesome that you like the Q5 so much!

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And the dealer doesn’t sound bad either.

jmonroe

28firefighter

The dealer experience was the shocking part. I’m not used to SAs having any experience or knowledge of the car I’m bringing in. This guy was super excited to see it and legitimately wanted to help.

roadburner

28firefighter said:

The dealer experience was the shocking part. I’m not used to SAs having any experience or knowledge of the car I’m bringing in. This guy was super excited to see it and legitimately wanted to help.

That's what I love about my BMW and Mercedes dealers.

qbrozen

Tailgate done. Things take a long time when work doesn’t let up. Cleaned the rust and treated it. Bottom strip is rubber with 3M backing, then I put some bondo behind it where the rust rotted through to give it some support. I like the result with the addition of the wrap on the raised area. I plan to do the same on the hood.

nyccarguy

Happy birthday to our resident upstate NY real estate mogul, @stickguy !

qbrozen

Oh yeah? Happy bday, stick. Ya old fart. Now get off my lawn.

tjc78

Happy Birthday Stick!

tjc78

@qbrozen said:
Tailgate done. Things take a long time when work doesn’t let up. Cleaned the rust and treated it. Bottom strip is rubber with 3M backing, then I put some bondo behind it where the rust rotted through to give it some support. I like the result with the addition of the wrap on the raised area. I plan to do the same on the hood.

Looks great!

I hear you on work…. Was spreading mulch on my lunch yesterday and had to field 2 calls. The audacity 😀

xwesx

@qbrozen Looks solid! At least, more solid than it did before....! The matte wrap looks like a good contrast with the truck's color: Not too dramatic, but noticeable.

oldfarmer50

qbrozen said:

Tailgate done. Things take a long time when work doesn’t let up. Cleaned the rust and treated it. Bottom strip is rubber with 3M backing, then I put some bondo behind it where the rust rotted through to give it some support. I like the result with the addition of the wrap on the raised area. I plan to do the same on the hood.

That looks great. I think you have a future as a body man.

What kind of rust treatment did you use? There are rust converters which contain various acids which bond with the rust to form an oxide and then there are rust encapsulations which seal in rust so it can’t spread.

When I was fooling around with my van I used rust converter because it was extensive.

kyfdx

Speaking of work.. Had to mow my son's lawn, today.

tjc78

@kyfdx said:
Speaking of work.. Had to mow my son's lawn, today.

Umm… that’s backwards isn’t it? 😎

kyfdx

tjc78 said:

@kyfdx said:

Speaking of work.. Had to mow my son's lawn, today.

Umm… that’s backwards isn’t it? 😎

Exactly

In his defense, he had back surgery on Wednesday, but still.

laurasdada

Happy Birthday, Stick. Treat yourself to something nice, powerful and topless.

explorerx4

He's probably out spending all that money they are getting after selling the house.

qbrozen

@oldfarmer50 said:
That looks great. I think you have a future as a body man.

What kind of rust treatment did you use? There are rust converters which contain various acids which bond with the rust to form an oxide and then there are rust encapsulations which seal in rust so it can’t spread.

When I was fooling around with my van I used rust converter because it was extensive.

Converter. I used the brush-on stuff, which comes out white and is supposed to be heavier duty (?) and then added the spray stuff on top because it is black, so why not?

qbrozen

Someone here needs this.

https://www.worldvw.net/viewdetails/used/JM1NB354640405735

ab348

Stick will have a really happy birthday if he gets an acceptable offer on his house today.

xwesx

qbrozen said:

Someone here needs this.

https://www.worldvw.net/viewdetails/used/JM1NB354640405735

Snazzy.

28firefighter

Happy birthday, @stickguy !

I like that Miata.

explorerx4

I wouldn't want to be caught dead in that Miata.
Those stripes? Yuck.

corvette

Added the power tailgate lock to the Maverick this afternoon. This required removing the part of the bed mat that was velcroed to the tailgate, the removal of eight screws and the access panel, then two more torx screws to remove the actuator. Then, drop the spare tire to get access to replace the wiring harness (the XL has the same connector at the end of the bed, but the short harness going into the tailgate provides for only the backup camera).

Some people say you don’t need the wiring harness and can just buy a connector and wire for the lock and repin the connector under the bed. Those people are insane. The factory part has areas of hard and soft loom in strategic areas to prevent the wires from chafing.

If this was any indication, this trucklet is easy to work on. Also took the opportunity to inflate the spare to 60 psi. I forgot it wasn’t a full size spare.

tjc78

@laurasdada said:
Happy Birthday, Stick. Treat yourself to something nice, powerful and topless.

While your at it get a convertible to drive her around in 😎😎😎😎😎😎