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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
And, I'm still concerned that terminating the lease early on the E-GT will queer things up.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
for the wife, stick with all the money you are saving. Monthly payment going down with nothing OOP, and making the pending miles overage disappear. You need something to drive!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
We were quickly talked out of hardwoods in the kitchen because they are just too much to keep up with. We got brown grout to go in between the tiles. There is actually 1/16" space.
The he only thing we are still unsure about is the island. We love the butcher block top & how it contrasts with the Granite. We are leaning to not staining, just sealing and leaving its natural color.
The "mud room" on the back wall is key. We walk into the house from the garage, so this way the kids have a place to take off their shoes (we have pull out bins underneath) and hang their coats and back packs.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
I'll say that wood floors in a kitchen are pretty easy to maintain. Though, it's important to have color contrast with the cabinetry. Tile is great, until you drop that first glass..
We have the same style window over our kitchen sink. Case and sill, as well.
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There are some other major projects we need to tackle here on the Homefront. I need a new driveway, the exterior needs to be painted, & we want to have a bigger deck built.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
Gorgeous kitchen. Similar look to how we did ours (though much much bigger). Love white and stainless appliances.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
The reason for casement windows above the sink (or over a tub, which is where we have our other one), is for ease of opening, since you are reaching over something. You just crank a handle, rather than having to put both hands on a window sash.
The rest of our house has double-hung windows.
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My house is all casement windows. It is a mid-50s house and it appears that the previous owner replaced all the original windows with casements in the late 1980. They were especially popular around that time because they were easier to weather seal for energy efficiency in cold climates, though I understand double-hungs have improved in that department since.
I had one of the crank mechanisms fail just a few weeks ago. The crank shaft actually sheared off. I thought it would be a major pain to replace the mechanism (the proper name for which is, I learned, "window operator"). But I discovered that a couple of specialty stores locally carried them and at least in my case they seem to be made mostly by one company so there are only a few different choices. Changing it was maybe a 10 minute job - 3 screws and the old one was out, with the new being an exact replacement.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
Anderson windows require removing a wooden trim piece first. Luckily mine are stained and not painted so with some careful prying I should be able to pry that away without much incident. After the trim piece is off its a matter of a few screws and clips.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
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"I'm just one more car away from true happiness...."
No disagreement.
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
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
ive got to put another call into the mechanic. Might as well wait until next week.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
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
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
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
As nice as the new ones are, I do have a fondness for the mk6 I had. Wouldn't mind another one of those - you can get a nicely equipped one with plaid seats!
Though I was just behind an upper trim level golf sportwagon and was very impressed with the looks of that too.
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
a prior generation (pre snout) Lexus ES350. Red Mustang convertible. Dark blue VW Tiquan. Audi A4.
yeah, I am all over the place.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Perhaps Monday? Still need to bring this up with the wife
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
Neighbor just got a sharp extended cab F150 in a really unique rich dark green with chrome wheels. I like it a lot.
So just like Stick I'm all over the place too.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
The new Mustang coupes really catch my eye.. That sloped roof that makes it look like a 2-seater really looks great. I'd never buy one, but I wouldn't mind having one..
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2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
But of course there is a cost for everything, and this one could be a bit of regret.
But in full disclosure...there's a local dealer that seems to have a lot of performance pack models, at significant discounts. Wife and I may go look on this fine holiday weekend.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
I expect a punch by the end of the weekend, if the trade value on the S4 is appealing enough.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
On the A4, I passed on driving the one I saw and loved, because I am locked into the lease for another year+. I will need to drive a few eventually, "helping" my son decide, but his lease goes through February so no rush.
GTI? I may push him that direction. All the fun, less cost, over the A3. But will be his call.
I sat in one again (the GTI). I would not be buying one. the seats are just a bit too snug (bolsters) for me, and worse for my wife. Apparently only skinny people are allowed to have the hot rod version.
I still like large compact/small midsize sedans. Hit my sweet spot. about 185" max. So the old style A4, a Jetta, Volvo S60, 3 series BMW, Infiniti G37. plenty roomy enough, without being a barge.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
But, I was supposed to hear from the delivery guy already, and as of 6:00 pm EDT, no word yet. I hate drama, but will wait it out.....
BTW, I have bought many cars out of state, but usually got temp. tags. Massachusetts doesn't do temp tags.
2025 Toyota Crown Signia Hybrid, 2022 Ram 2500 Laramie 6.4 Hemi, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata PRHT
2025 Toyota Crown Signia Hybrid, 2022 Ram 2500 Laramie 6.4 Hemi, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata PRHT
Drove three cars that all somehow fit into my scheme:
- BMW 328 wagon - this was the CPO blue one that I drove a few weeks ago. With a little more serious mindset this time around, I drove it with more intent, and really enjoyed it. Of course it's short on overall power from the S4, but I found it to be more than enough for acceleration. The sounds are actually pretty nice from the 4 cylinder. Just love the overall utility and look of a traditional sports wagon.
- Audi Allroad - figured I could give this a chance for direct comparison. Found a nice CPO example with the body color cladding (which would be my strong preference) and sports package. Obviously the interior appointments were familiar in a nice way. Acceleration is quite good, but the overall feel isn't as sporty as the BMW. But the trade off is the Audi does feel more plush and quiet.
- GTI - drove a base S model and a performance pack SE model, both manual trannies. I'm not one to push the car, particularly on a test drive, so I can't say I noticed any difference between the two, though given the choice, I'd probably get the performance pack just to have it. It's still a great all-around package, but I may be spoiled with the S4 - the GTI felt a little manic, like it's either on or off. I wouldn't rule it out, but I'd either get a manual version for a fun car; if it were an everyday car, I may opt for the DSG.
Between the three test drives, the BMW was by far my favorite. Love that it combines most of the utility (in function and feel) of the X5 but with the sportier feel of the wagon. The toughest competitor is really the S4. I'm trying to be careful not to make a change for the sake of making a change.By the way, the BMW dealer actually threw out a trade number on the S4 that was pretty appealing.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
And the reason I went to this dealership is they have tons of PP-equipped GTIs right now. Of the 26 GTIs they had, 12 of them were PP.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
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