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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2015 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5
I remember eating up front tires at 8,000 miles on my Saab Turbo.
Monthly Payment: $1,899.00
Due at Signing: $60,000.00
Includes: 1st payment & DMV Fees
Lease Special applies to 2015 Huracán 610-4 Coupe VIN# 3300. 27-month closed-end lease, payment based on MSRP of $272,835 less dealer contribution. Price excludes: Taxes, Insurance, & Maintenance. Mileage limit is 2,500 miles/year with $2.00/mile per mile after. Based on Tier 1 credit approval at Lamborghini Financial Services.
Expires 8/31/15
Stopped for gas today, at my local Exxon which seems to have taken "loss leader" to a new level. RUG was a nice low $2.19. But PUG $2.97! And mid grade was $2.87. makes no sense, especially on mid grade.
and their cash discount is up to $.12/gallon ($2.31 vs. 2.19). again, pushing envelope. I didn't care, since I use my Exxon card. no cash to carry, and I get the cash price anyway.
not the place to go with your PUG drinker!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
speaking of leases, would have worked out fine if I had leased our RDX. 3 year anniversary in about 3 weeks, and even with a trip to NC next weekend, we will probably be right about 33K then. After the recent detail, it would sail through inspection. and lots of meat on the tires. so would have been a super clean turn-in, with a couple K miles to spare.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Is that how the credit would work? Would be nice to get new tires for under a couple hundred bucks - I might even upgrade.
@nyccarguy - I did some searching for G37x - found one at the Mazda dealer in Colorado Springs for $19K. 48,000 miles on it.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
2025 Toyota Crown Signia Hybrid, 2022 Ram 2500 Laramie 6.4 Hemi, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata PRHT
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
At the end of the day it's negligible compared to the cost of the cars but it is enough to notice.
Now start comparing to the Pathfinder which takes about $40 to fill up and might get 250 miles on a tank and then it makes a big difference.
'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 noticed that diesel is now cheaper than RUG at my local Shell stations.
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Also you will have to provide proof of tire rotation.
So, short answer--be prepared to become aggravated.
And, with only one tire at 2/32", it seems I won't get as much of a credit as I thought.
Sigh.
Gotta talk to the store and see what the options are.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
Sometimes the blame-game simply does not work, but it's amazing how they try.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
I'm pretty obsessed right now with both the Audi S4 and the 4-series GC and see myself making that move at some point. At some level, they're more similar than not, both being premium German sporty sedans (or 4-door coupe as it were
I like the S4 for its "old school" feel and handling. It's obviously the more sporty of the two, not just in acceleration, but in overall feel. Having said that, it impressively balances that sportiness with comfort and quietness. I like the look of the current model and feel they've done a good job updating the tech, but just knowing myself, I'd hate to feel remorse when that new model is released next year. I've even considered that the new A4 (as opposed to the S4) may be a consideration, with its increased hp and availability of the DSG. Of course, I may very well go for the manual, so that may be a moot point.
For the 4-series, I've said it before (so sorry for repeating), but I just love the hatchback body style (as well as the overall styling of the car). I do wonder if the 4-series would be a bit more livable on a day-to-day basis - not that I've found anything objectionable with the Audi. Price-wise, with comparable equipment, the S4 is about the same price as a 428i GC - kinda sticks in my craw a bit though I wouldn't mind the better gas mileage. A comparable 435i, which would be a closer match to the Audi performance-wise, would probably come at a premium of about $4k or so.
Here's the part you can feel free to laugh out loud. Wife and I have discussed that perhaps we should tighten up a bit on the cars and stick with our cars for, I don't know, a few years! That talk was not coincidentally the evening after we toured the Colorado State University campus with her daughter, who will be attending college a year from now. Yikes!
So, having said that, I'm actually making an attempt to make a choice that I will be content with for a longer term than usual. That's always the thought, but we're serious this time. Really. This time.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
and I know all about tuition bills putting a damper on discretionary spending (is food discretionary? Discuss.)
Can also wait on the S4 until the new model comes out, and hope that it leads to a firesale of the old style. Of course, depending on what they do, it might lead to a rush on the latent cars!
anyway, if I got this straight, the new one would replace the barely used Mazda, with the Wife's S3 staying, along with the Sedona family truckster and the 3 series convert rounding out the fleet?
if you are doing this, get the BMW. you want the hatch (why risk immediate buyers remorse?) and you already have the S3, so too similar. Besides, how many Audis does one family need?
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
While I am a big fan of aesthetics, it's important to remember that you spend most of your time *in* the car rather than looking at it from the outside. So, if the car's appearance is a big selling point for you, I'm not sure that it will really satisfy your interest for "the long haul" of three or four years during which time the brand (and others) will inevitably release models that better catch the eye.
If your primary factors are many of those other items you listed, then you're more likely to enjoy it longer or, even if you start to really get "the itch," at least you can live with it better since it ticks more boxes than that stunner will once your eye wanders.
'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...)
From your posts, you seem smitten with the Audi on one hand and are trying to talk yourself into the BMW on the other hand.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
Not too concerned about the similarities between the S3 and the S4 though - particularly if I went the manual route on the S4.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
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Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
But, your money, your call!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
As I've mentioned earlier, the A3 has been flawless and only back to the dealer for the 1st service and free car washes...it really is a wonderful vehicle at this point, one of the best that we've ever owned! And we've owned a Buick, some Oldsmobiles, a mess of Toyotas, Datsuns and Nissans, Hyundais, Mazda and now Audi and VW. Started with American, then onto Japanese, into Korean and finally settling on German. "What a strange road it's been"!!
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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)
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
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Wife & I are expecting our 1st in December & thought it may be worth revisiting the car situation. She has a 2012 MDX, and I have an 09 SRT8 Challenger + a 14 Civic EX Sedan as a daily.
The Challenger technically fits a baby seat, but its not great & we genuinely dont like the civic. The goal was originally to trade them both for a Hellcat Charger - but they cant be found. Then a Hellcat Challenger (nothing near me), then a SRT 392 Challenger... That last one is awfully close to my current car which only has 13k miles, but is about $20k more.
The (pregnant) wife is getting kind of sick of my car [non-permissible content removed], and just thinks I should get one of the crazy lease deals on an Accord Sport & trade them both in, get a check back & a low payment.
Any car peeps give up their nice car for the baby? Ever get it back?
Otherwise, who's made the baby work with a 2dr/sports car? We'll be using the MDX mainly with the lad, but they'll always be the emergency situations.
if you only have the civic because the Challenger isn't suited for more regular duty, then a Charger might not be as good an option if that is all you have left.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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
Obviously the sensible thing to do is start paying down the principle once the Pilot is paid off. Drive the Legacy into the ground and save as much money as I can. It has proved itself worthy as a solid daily driver with excellent wet weather traction, and enough space to fit my family of 5. It's just gutless.
Going with @Michaell's idea idea of looking at CPO Infinitis, I see some Q50s in my area already priced below 30K.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
I don't need anything overly powerful, which is why I'd be OK with the G25 as opposed to the G37 (or the IS250 to the 350).
I found a few ATS4's, but they are still pretty pricey (mid to high 20's).
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Estimate was completed yesterday........$10,384 and no, it's not totaled. I approved repairs today, truthfully I'm heartbroken by this whole thing. I should have it back in 3-5 weeks.
Insurance companies are being jerks, both of them. Allstate (at-fault driver's ins) is denying any liability and USAA (my ins) is trying to blame the accident on my daughter, meaning we have a $1000 deductible. The cop who was in charge of the accident scene didn't finish the police report and went on vacation. So for now we all just sit and wait, as far as we know the other driver was not cited.
My level of frustration grows daily. Daughter is having back and neck problems, thankfully our ins is taking care of the medical side of it even if they are dropping the ball everywhere else. Little man is having his fair share of issues as well.
So, in the end the kids will recover from their injuries and we will end up with a repaired wreck that was my brand new car.
How about trading both for one of these....
http://www.jeep.com/en/grand-cherokee-srt/#model=srt&color=redline+2&top=20-inch-polished-aluminium-5-spoke&category=standard
Sort of scratches every body's itch.
Seems ta be a trend. A friend of ours was on the way ta Kalispell,MT, for an interview and she hit a deer. Her car is undriveable and Allstate refuses to repair the car. And they won't give her a loaner, either! Why are we getting car insurance, anyway? The MT State trooper says deer strikes are quite common by her accident site. Ouch!
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick