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'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
'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
'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
How hard is it to buy and import cars this way?
Actually, I never thought about things like drivethroughs. Pretty much impossible with something like that.
'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 haven’t done it, but they seem to indicate it really isn’t an issue. They take care of getting it here (for a price), and you just go title and register it.
'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
other options, a passenger of course. Or you stretch (and on a Kei car, should not be hard!). and if you really are brave, just back through!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
This has me thinking. I legitimately don’t remember the last time I used a drive thru.
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
I would put in in a garage along with an Aztek and a Dodge convertible pick up.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Actually, I never thought about things like drivethroughs. Pretty much impossible with something like that.
You could back through.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2025 Forester Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport
I never use the drive through. I always park in the lot & go inside.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Well, for all of you who don’t mind the drivethrough problem, then RHD really isn’t an issue.
And, yes, I’d still happily own one myself.
'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
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
That was my 1st suggestion to the poster. Put it up on Cars & Bids.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
The Supra’s are fun to watch. Can’t say I understand that market at all but there’s a 97 Turbo w/58k miles and the OPENING bid was $60k. Now up to $130k.
But its the 80k mi 2005 F150’s that pop up that have me scratching my head. Sure its clean, sure its low miles but at the end of the day, its just a truck.
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
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
https://carsandbids.com/auctions/98nR5NN6/2014-audi-s4
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
"The longer that shortages of parts and materials persist, the deeper the economic impact. Modern economies need vehicles to function. Trucks, essential to moving goods, are hard to come by these days, a constraint on growth.
“We are basically sold out in Western Europe and North America until next year,” Martin Daum, the head of Daimler’s trucks unit, said, citing the chip shortage.
There is no sign the crisis will end soon. Semiconductor makers have promised to increase supply, but building new factories takes years and car companies are not necessarily the most important customers behind the technology giants.
“Semiconductor manufacturers are going to give priority to the Apples and HPs of the world,” said Gad Allon, a professor at the Wharton School, “not a Ford.”
24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
Unfortunately for me, finding a used motor is running into this kind of car as typical, 80-150K miles.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Much like the Tundra, the usable capacity of the gas tank in the Prius appears to be far lower than the factory spec (11.9 gallons on the Prius). If I wait until 1 out of 10 of the pips are remaining, I've been getting a hair over 8 gallons in. Today, I had 3/10 remaining, and got 6.4 gallons in. It's not recommended to top off the tank in these because they have an expandable fuel bladder which can be damaged (and which also apparently reduces the fuel capacity as outside temperatures get lower).
Engine failure at just shy of 44K miles is still around the same mileage as:
1) My Honda's Transmission Failure at 42K with the infamous V6 overpowering their transmission made of straw. Of course, they covered it under warranty and re-warranted it for another 36K miles.
2) My Neon throwing very leaky head gaskets at me at 45K miles.
Owning a car that MSRP's new for more than $50K comes with a price tag.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I wouldn't mind a new engine at 44K if it was under warranty.
A Civic DX 1.5 or 1.6 motor can't cost that much anyway.
But first, need to drive one and see if I'm gonna like it and no matter what, if it doesn't pass "the garage test", then no matter how much I like it, it ain't gonna happen! No way will I buy anything that will not be able to fit on my side of the garage, buying/leasing something to sit outside 24/7 will just not happen!
Was at the BMW/Mini store a couple times today and saw a new Countryman 4-ddor I really liked but, the idea of going German in another vehicle is giving me the willy's to be honest. I know it'll be a huge mistake unless I lease one, leasing is the preferred way to go if I would buy anything German. This way, after a defined time period, it's gone...end of commitment! Sure, I know it'll be a bit pricey but the lack of any kind of long term risk will be taken off the table and I can just drive & enjoy for the time allotted. And probably best to keep on working if I do lease so paying for it will just come out of my salary, won't upset the family budget/savings plan one bit. Know I'd sleep better at night knowing this in advance & my ability to avoid any kind of vehicular issues would be fulfilled for that time period. A real win/win for me in that case as I'd still have something really fun to drive for some more years.
Time will tell here as to what will play out but all I know, both vehicles are behaving themselves while not being driven much. And with the crazy fluckuation with the price of petrol, not driving much ain't a bad thing! And don't get me started on the EV vs. hybrid discussion we seem to be having lately. Whatever I do do, just hope "analysis paralysis" doesn't rear it's ugly head as that just adds a whole new dimension to an already difficult and time consuming situation! Sometimes, too much choice is also a bad thing...can sometimes be as bad as not enough choice!
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
Is there actually anything “new” in the corolla cross?
'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
Given that I assume Andre wants an Audi of some sort (or more than one) in his fleet, for me, it would become a calculation of maximizing enjoyment and minimizing hassle and out of pocket costs.
So, no, nothing really new in the just released Corolla Cross, but it's all I really really want right now at this stage of my life. And at 67, think I deserve one within the next 12 or so months. Not for everyone...but more than enough for me!
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)