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!
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.
1997 Honda Prelude Base - 2022 Acura MDX Type S Advance - 2021 Honda Passport Sport - 2006 BMW 330Ci ZHP
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?
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
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?
@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.
2025 Jetta GLI Autobahn, 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xE
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.
1997 Honda Prelude Base - 2022 Acura MDX Type S Advance - 2021 Honda Passport Sport - 2006 BMW 330Ci ZHP
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.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
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.
1997 Honda Prelude Base - 2022 Acura MDX Type S Advance - 2021 Honda Passport Sport - 2006 BMW 330Ci ZHP
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.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
@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.
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:
Tires are 7/32 all around and wearing evenly.
Brakes are 7 in front and 6 in rear
Car was exclusively serviced at their sister store and in July they replaced the NOX sensor and Particulate sensor. No charge then, either.
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.
2025 Jetta GLI Autobahn, 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xE
@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:
Tires are 7/32 all around and wearing evenly.
Brakes are 7 in front and 6 in rear
Car was exclusively serviced at their sister store and in July they replaced the NOX sensor and Particulate sensor. No charge then, either.
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!
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
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:
Tires are 7/32 all around and wearing evenly.
Brakes are 7 in front and 6 in rear
Car was exclusively serviced at their sister store and in July they replaced the NOX sensor and Particulate sensor. No charge then, either.
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!
———————————————— And the dealer doesn’t sound bad either.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
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.
2025 Jetta GLI Autobahn, 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xE
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.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
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.
'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
@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 😀
@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.
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
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.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Happy Birthday, Stick. Treat yourself to something nice, powerful and topless.
'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...)
@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?
'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
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.
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@stickguy - do you have a link to the listing?
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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/967482014999782/?ref=browse_tab
Here you go Q!
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It’s like a year old what could be wrong
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Boooo… slushy gearbox
'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
Not bad. I’ll allow it.
25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd
I actually like that one.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I like the sand color
'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
USED Porsche Boxsters
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
Also, totally unrelated but Dave and Andy's Ice Cream on Atwood is closing. RIP to another Oakland institution.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
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He’s certainly…special. Let me know how it goes!
Not Dave and Andy’s! Maaaaaaan.
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.
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
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
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.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
All you have to do is squint.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
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:
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!
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
Awesome that you like the Q5 so much!
————————————————And the dealer doesn’t sound bad either.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
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.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
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.
'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
Happy birthday to our resident upstate NY real estate mogul, @stickguy !
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
Oh yeah? Happy bday, stick. Ya old fart. Now get off my lawn.
'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
Happy Birthday Stick!
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Looks great!
I hear you on work…. Was spreading mulch on my lunch yesterday and had to field 2 calls. The audacity 😀
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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.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
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Umm… that’s backwards isn’t it? 😎
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Umm… that’s backwards isn’t it? 😎
Exactly
In his defense, he had back surgery on Wednesday, but still.
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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?
'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
Someone here needs this.
https://www.worldvw.net/viewdetails/used/JM1NB354640405735
'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
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Happy birthday, @stickguy !
I like that Miata.
Those stripes? Yuck.
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.
While your at it get a convertible to drive her around in 😎😎😎😎😎😎
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