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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Then again, while my one showing of our house didn't result in an offer (yet), I have another showing lined up in a couple of weeks so ideally we'd move to town and really wouldn't need a second car.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
Also, by keeping the CTS a bit longer, you can put the Jag XE on your radar. Most reviews have noted, "Now this is what the BMW 3 used to be!" No, don't work for Jag. Just something about the marque has a bit of a hold on me.
'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...)
25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd
Trust you fellow car-guys. Thanks in advance.
https://autonation.com/miami/Mercedes-Benz/ft-lauderdale/landing-pages/vehicledetails?vin=WDCGG5HB8DG005595&Phone=7327138297
GLK looks like a Tonka toy to me, has a weird charm sometimes for it. I prefer the new GLC to it, a little sleeker. Saw a GLK Bluetec on the road today, fairly rare.
The Sandman
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)
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Do love mine and am happy to keep it for the duration but if the wife does indeed turn hers over in a few years, I am fully prepared to just buy it from her as white over black is a combo that always looks good especially down here in South Florida.
The Sandman
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)
The Sandman
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)
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
They bought a 1988 Cadillac Sedan Deville, the A/C was so problematic they traded it on a 1991 Lincoln Continental which was quickly replaced by a Lexus LS. She drove several LSs for years and then switched to an RX as she got older since she didn't need such a big car.
She and her husband are the poster children for the decline of the American auto industry.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
'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
Up in jersey, a tough sell. That I would be all over at a distress price on a snowy day!
Needs a moonroof though.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
'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
http://www.jaguarcincinnati.com/new/Jaguar/2015-Jaguar-XF-38d33d430a0a00e072c5655ff34a50d7.htm
It was a 2015....and probably the most gorgeous car I've ever had the pleasure to test drive. Yes, it was heavy and not quite as "sporting" as I like. That really didn't detract much from the car.
They made one final play for my business with a phone call on NYE. Still had money coming out of my pocket, so I passed.
I didn't know that they re-did it for '16. The sales guy hadn't mentioned that.
I totally understand your loyalty to Jag. My sister still wishes she got another Jag.
I think she's going to pay too much for the demo, and will essentially have a two year old car when she could get a '16 for about the same price. But she never takes my advice.
She's trying to whack a few more bucks off but I think they are there.
laurasdada....This one wasn't in their showroom at the time, but it looks exactly like the one I test drove....maybe the same one...not sure.
http://www.jaguarcincinnati.com/new/Jaguar/2015-Jaguar-XF-38d33d430a0a00e072c5655ff34a50d7.htm
It was a 2015....and probably the most gorgeous car I've ever had the pleasure to test drive. Yes, it was heavy and not quite as "sporting" as I like. That really didn't detract much from the car.
They made one final play for my business with a phone call on NYE. Still had money coming out of my pocket, so I passed.
I didn't know that they re-did it for '16. The sales guy hadn't mentioned that.
I totally understand your loyalty to Jag. My sister still wishes she got another Jag.
That is my car, exterior-wise. But that has the (very nicely) upgraded interior. The "Portfolio" pkg back in '13. My interior is black; leather, wood and aluminum. Really modern, well done. The hockey puck rising shifter is kinda cool in that when I put my right hand over it to push the "Start" button, the shifter rises right into the palm of my hand. The rotating vents are a mild amusement, I could live without them. And do have the option of leaving them open. Which, once out of warranty, likely I'll do!
Of course, you could do the midlife crisis thing and go all F-Type...!
'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...)
It's been quiet the last hour so I assume that means they are doing all the paperwork.
And I drive a silver hatchback.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
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
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
I did some searching around and put her in touch with an Infiniti dealer I've worked with before. She was able to land an Infiniti Q50 AWD Signature (has Nav and a bunch of other goodies) for 0 due at signing and 289/month + tax for 39 months, 12k miles a year. Backing into the numbers, she ended up with a discount of about 8000 off the MSRP on the car.
That's a lot of car for $289/month...
No lease numbers for January - yet - so it'll be interesting to see who will manipulate the numbers to move the metal.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
I'd be hard pressed to get anything above a base model.
I was helping a friend this past weekend who is interested in a compact SUV. She ended up considering a lease, which was way too hard to help out with over the phone and texts, so I drove over to help her out with the numbers. Together with some text exchanges with Michael (thanks Michael!), decided the dealership just wasn't anywhere close on proper numbers. She had a lot of anxiety over just "walking away," but I assured her the dealership would be okay.
She's targeting a monthly lease payment in the low $400's, which is probably where she'd be for a loaded CR-V, CX-5 or Tucson (which is what she was negotiating on ).
I'll have to point out some of these great deals out there, like the Q50.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
As expected, our Pilot (72K on the clock) got a very clean bill of health from my trusted independent mechanic. $90 in parts (including $25 shipping) & $210 in labor to change the oil, filter, front differential fluid, rear differential fluid (Honda VTM4), & transmission fluid. He's impressed with how clean my Pilot's Fluid's always look draining out.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive