Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous

qbrozen

We could keep going down this road of expensive older rigs.

mmmm... supercharged goodness.

stickguy

You are braver than I am.

henryn

Get a grip, man, before your friends have to do an intervention!

breld

nyccarguy said:

@breld - this is the kind of stuff that's scares the daylights out of me regarding Audi ownership. Can you imagine pulling into the dealer with your car 500 miles out of warranty, getting a call from your service advisor telling you that you need new electric motors in your rear view mirrors & a new gas tank among other things.

I agree - No worries while I'm under bumper-to-bumper and then CPO warranty, but I wasn't very fond of the trips to the dealership with the daughter's departed A3.

To be fair - I think they're replacing the fuel tank due to their mistake of dropping the tool in there. I did a quick Google search on the tight fitting gas nozzle, and it seems it may be a normal thing. Which is exactly what I expected them to come back with at the service dept - I suppose I give them credit for taking it seriously and looking into it.

I guess I would hope that most of these nagging issues come up and are addressed under the original warranty, and then you find a good independent mechanic after that.

I'm speaking in general terms of course - for me personally, we can all guess the likelihood of me owning the SQ5 beyond warranty.

breld

qbrozen said:

We could keep going down this road of expensive older rigs.

mmmm... supercharged goodness.

I like the Range Rover. Regardless of the reputation, there seems to be a segment of the population that loves them, so I doubt you'd have much of a problem unloading it after you've had your fun with it. Especially at that price.

sda

Though it still had a dipstick, the '85 Renault Alliance 1.7L (DL convertible) that I owned had an oil level gauge. Car had to be on level ground: turn ignition to ACC, wait about 3 seconds and the gauge would register a reading. Periodically I would compare the reading to what I found on the dipstick. It showed full as well. I liked that feature but would not want to do away with having a dipstick. It was a gutless but fun car.

qbrozen

js06gv said:

qbrozen said:

Ok, maybe I'm losing it, but I might actually like this beast.

Just need to knock about $3500 off that optimistic price.

The Avalance I had from that same generation was one of the best vehicles I've ever owned. Sold at 8 yrs and 54K to a guy who works for me. He still has it at 120K and loves it. The EXT would have the 6.0L instead of the 5.3, so even better.

That's 1 vote for the Caddy.

Let's just say it is a good thing the VW is holding me back. Maybe I'll come to my senses before November.

stickguy

I still can't figure out purpose of the mid gate on an avalanche. Makes no sense to me.

qbrozen

Can anyone tell I'm bored today?

More reasonable Caddy.

Cheap GLK

Need to kill the pinstripe, but love the color

And for those keeping score, that Saab 92x is still available.

Mr_Shiftright

qbrozen said:

Ok, maybe I'm losing it, but I might actually like this beast.

Just need to knock about $3500 off that optimistic price.

You could haul a lotta bales of kale from Whole Foods with that rig!

stickguy

Want an Audi instead?

http://www.royaleasing.com/detail-2010-audi-q5-quattro_4dr_premium_plus-used-15354636.html

qbrozen

maybe, but I'd prefer that blue one I posted last night with the 2.0T. The 3.2 is not on my wish list.

stickguy

here is another option for you. Comparable to the Audi, same miles, but probably less risky. I always liked these. And, even cheaper. I might pop in if I was looking now. Plus, at a brand dealer.

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/671349597/overview/

qbrozen

The RDX has crossed my mind. I just keep forgetting to actually search for them. Silver on black would not be my choice, of course. It also might prove to be a bit on the bland side for me. I haven't had a good Honda experience yet. Always the logical choice, never the emotional one, and that proves to be disappointing after a few months.

js06gv

stickguy said:

I still can't figure out purpose of the mid gate on an avalanche. Makes no sense to me.

Just a way to turn a short bed into a long bed temporarily, and still have the ability to have the entire area fully enclosed if needed. I bet most owners never used it, but I actually did a few times.

stickguy

I get that. but to me, it only makes sense if you created a bulk head of sorts behind the front seats. With this, you just have a big open area, so anything comes right up front with you if it moves?

stickguy

Q, I never drove one of that generation, but you might like it. A little bit of a throwback Acura, with the Turbo, and more sporting focus. A bit more quirky. And in many ways, makes me think more Audi than Honda.

worth a look at least.

and no, not my favorite color, but that one looked like the best deal. Plenty more out there +/- a few years and some $$. red or dark blue (or green) over tan would look nicer to me.

nyccarguy

@qbrozen - I know you'll despise the color, black on black, but with less than 50K on the clock of this

https://www.acuraofwestchester.com/vehicle-details/used-2009-acura-rdx-base-5J8TB18239A000182

2009 RDX, it might be worth a look.

Interesting, it was at Curry Acura of Scarsdale, NY and then bought by Acura of Westchester (Larchmont/New Rochelle). These 2 dealerships hate each other. I'm surprised one bought from the other.

nyccarguy

Acura of Westchester seems to have a nice inventory of CPO 2014 RDXs with under 30K miles for around $25K asking.

https://www.acuraofwestchester.com/vehicle-details/used-2013-acura-rdx-base-5J8TB4H3XDL020419 (2013)

https://www.acuraofwestchester.com/vehicle-details/used-2014-acura-rdx-base-5J8TB4H38EL010909 (2014 with 15K miles)

qbrozen

Here we go

nyccarguy

For all you die hard manual guys:

https://www.acuraofwestchester.com/vehicle-details/used-2013-acura-tl-tech-19UUA9E57DA005611

Black/Black 2013 TL SH AWD with a stick and less than 20K miles. Although the asking price of $28K seems excessive.

You guys know how that goes

(TRADE IN) - NOBODY wants a stick. If it was an automatic, we'd give you $25K for it, but since it is a stick we can only give you $20K.

(ON THE LOT) - RARE! 6-SPEED MANUAL! Do a search of a 100 mile radius and tell us how many other Sticks there are out there with less than 20K miles! NONE! $28K firm!

qbrozen

hmmm... on the scary cheap side

js06gv

stickguy said:

I get that. but to me, it only makes sense if you created a bulk head of sorts behind the front seats. With this, you just have a big open area, so anything comes right up front with you if it moves?

Correct. The bulkhead would be the backs of the front seats.

tifighter

We had our 1G RDX for four years. Dead reliable. Shockingly competent handler, with the correspondingly too firm ride quality. Think first X3. Good seats. Good power but with plenty of old school turbo lag. SH-AWD, not the weaker slip and grip awd of the 2G. If you live near any twisties, you won't be disappointed.

28firefighter

Been traveling for work (again) and catching up on all the posts...

@qbrozen - you are all over the place. Don't get the Escalade though.

@breld - good thing you're under bumper-to-bumper warranty...sheesh.

stickguy

Was there actually a 2013 TL stick? That isn't a typo?

The 2008 RDX doesn't seem that cheap. I do like the low mile red one. Though thought budget was lower.

On the new styles, why is a 2013 with 2x the miles the same price as a 2014? Odd. The 13 is my car, but in the 14 color. And we even have 33k on our 2013!

stickguy

tifighter said:

We had our 1G RDX for four years. Dead reliable. Shockingly competent handler, with the correspondingly too firm ride quality. Think first X3. Good seats. Good power but with plenty of old school turbo lag. SH-AWD, not the weaker slip and grip awd of the 2G. If you live near any twisties, you won't be disappointed.

That is what I recall reading about them. Gen 2 is a much different experience.

stickguy

Here's a newer one.

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/673174403/overview/

qbrozen

pretty good price for CPO.

Budget is south of $20k. Lower the better, of course, but I'll wander up there for the right vehicle.

Interesting that they say the red one is a Base, and it is priced accordingly, but when I plug the VIN into Manheim, it comes back as a Tech, which makes the asking price quite cheap.

stickguy

Not sure what the tech package adds, other than outdated navi.

qbrozen

stickguy said:

Not sure what the tech package adds, other than outdated navi.

Per the interwebs, Navi plus real-time traffic updates and rerouting, an upgraded stereo, and HIDs.

stickguy

So at this point, nothing really worth paying for.

sda

nyccarguy said:

For all you die hard manual guys:

https://www.acuraofwestchester.com/vehicle-details/used-2013-acura-tl-tech-19UUA9E57DA005611

Black/Black 2013 TL SH AWD with a stick and less than 20K miles. Although the asking price of $28K seems excessive.

You guys know how that goes

(TRADE IN) - NOBODY wants a stick. If it was an automatic, we'd give you $25K for it, but since it is a stick we can only give you $20K.

(ON THE LOT) - RARE! 6-SPEED MANUAL! Do a search of a 100 mile radius and tell us how many other Sticks there are out there with less than 20K miles! NONE! $28K firm!

You nailed it. Been there, experienced that...many times

qbrozen

I ain't never had no Lexus before.

stickguy

Nice. Just need to take the silly brush bashers off.

nyccarguy

qbrozen said:

Here we go

That one's definitely a "Tech Package" RDX. It has Navigation which the base model doesn't have.

andres3

mjfloyd1 said:

nyccarguy said:

@mjfloyd1 - how do you like your RS7? I saw a black/black one the other day & it was sharp!

I really like it. I have the air suspension and 21 inch wheels and it rides well. Insanely fast coming from a supercharged 3.0 A6. There are even ecu flashes pushing up HP and torque, but for me, right now, that seems crazy. It has the sport exhaust that backfires and farts and makes all sorts of rude noises. I find myself driving like a heathen just to hear the sounds. That leads to absolutely abysmal gas mileage but huge smile mileage (smiles per gallon)

Unlike the TTRS or the RS7, the TTS and (probably S7) can use a tune if your a driver that likes high HP.

I'm thinking APR, I'm thinking this weekend at Socal Euro Car Show at Qualcomm since my preferred shop will be there giving 10% discounts with free installation (a $50 value as install usually costs that much).

I figure the Stage 1 tunes on these Audi's makes up for the overbearing eco/green nannies we have in CA, responsible for negligible emissions and lousy low octane gas compared to other States and especially Europe.

Just felt right on the S4, and I'm sure it will on the TTS as well. I had the REVO tune on the S4 though.

rayainsw

For any here interested in the Fusion Sport,
a 0 - 60 run [ NOT my car ]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtbHkbXExxM

roadburner

I've read the Fusion weighs 4000 pounds- I'd just as soon have a Charger R/T.

stickguy

I would still take the fusion, since it is much less of a barge. Though I would not really be interested in either one of those!

henryn

I think that's the same 2.7L ecoboost engine that I have in my F150. If so, I can assure you that it hauls a__ very nicely, and the Fusion is going to be a lot lighter than my F150 crew cab.

Sandman6472

Good luck folks who are going to be in Hermine's path, we got a lot of heavy rains Tuesday when they thought it would hit us but, luckily, she turned towards the gulf. Stay dry and indoors if it's coming your way. Make sure y'all have enough supplies to last a few days since being without power for even a few days really sucks!!

ab348

Up here the weather presenters on TV have made an art form of trying to panic people with long-range hurricane tracking guesses. If you bought a few days supplies every time you would need a warehouse for all the stuff. It is still about 5 days out and they really have no idea where it will go exactly.

rayainsw

The Charger R/T curb weights I have see are close to 4350 - just for context.
- Ray
That's RWD, not AWD...

qbrozen

roadburner said:

I've read the Fusion weighs 4000 pounds- I'd just as soon have a Charger R/T.

I find that number a bit hard to believe when it starts at something like 3400. 

stickguy

They have no clue yet up by philly. Last night, were calling for rain all weekend, and 2-3 inches Saturday. This morning, dry Saturday, and 40% light showers Sunday.

So, we are either floating away or staying dry.

rayainsw

My friends, who live near Apalachicola, are evacuating.
Storm surge will likely overwash their concrete pad -
they are right on the water.
- Ray
Crossing fingers for them...

graphicguy

Q....love watching (reading?) you shop for cars. FWIW, I like the Escalade, same gen as my previous Tahoe with a bigger motor. Dead nuts reliable and a nice ride.

I liked that Infiniti FX35, too. Not many changes to those over the years and should be reliable. I've looked at those on and off over the years and they've always ended up on my short lists (just never pulled the trigger).

Bradd....that TL SH AWD with a manual would be a hoot. Too bad they don't have photos. They didn't make many, and they didn't sell well when they were around according to my Acura dealer.

28firefighter

I'm in Philadelphia through the Labor Day weekend - extended a business trip so I could see my folks.

It would be very appropriate now for the storm to turn more inland - my luck traveling. 

sda

ab348 said:

Up here the weather presenters on TV have made an art form of trying to panic people with long-range hurricane tracking guesses. If you bought a few days supplies every time you would need a warehouse for all the stuff. It is still about 5 days out and they really have no idea where it will go exactly.

The weather forecasters have a field day of it in the Charlotte area. Currently we are hearing anything from 0-10" of rain, wind in the next few days. It is always best to be prepared, but their accuracy in getting it right isn't something that I would bet on.