Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous (Part 2)
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Kind of like Cadillac dropping the wreath.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
just dealing with crowded parking lots with one really does not look like fun.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
Yes deals to be had on Lightening models for sure!
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
Looks like the lightning only comes in jumbo size. So 8” wider and 3’ almost longer than my current PU. Plus the giant prow that I dont care for. Makes a Ridgeline look almost dainty.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-2021 Sahara 4xe-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
This is definitely where I parked my car.
@corvette - with the end of the year fast approaching, what's our total for '24? How does it compare to '23?
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Looks like 35 so far this year. We had 41 in 2023, so not far off.
Get to work, team!!
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
I’d love a full sized truck. Till I had to park it. Seriously, it would take an 8 point turn just for me to get in the garage.
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
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
We shouldn’t worry. @breld can make that up in 2 weeks.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Thanks for throwing us a bone.
Really? Neither side?
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
So much space for activities!
That otta work. Attach a photo, or it never happened
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
“(This is my husbands car and he subsequently provided this information. You'll be interacting with him on any correspondence. Thanks!)
-I've owned the car since August 2021, 98,000 miles (roughly).
-At 99,000 miles, both side head gaskets, timing belt, water pump assembly, thermostat, and the upper radiator hose were replaced.
-Routinely changed oil every 3,000 miles.
-In possession of original owners dealer routine checkup paperwork.
-Both heat and air conditioning work appropriately.
-Leather interior, very minimal wear and tear if any at all.
-CD player and Aux insert work fine.
-Have two sets of keys, complete with automatic start functionality. “
This particular Outback is an ‘09 (last year of production for this body style). Has about 112K miles on the odometer. The exterior and interior pics look good. The profile doesn’t show a dozen cars listed or sold. Seems to be located in a nice area of NJ. Originally asking $8,500. Price lowered to $7K.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
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
Tend to agree. @xwesx can give you a better sense.
Having the big ticket repairs already done is big.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Come on, try it, You wanna be cool? You wanna have friends?
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.
Unsuccessful evening at the bike dealer. I don’t think I’ll ever complain about car dealer fees again. $4900 motorcycle comes out to $7200 OTD. Say what?!
'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
That is pretty bad. So now what? Buying used via private party could be risky if you don’t know very much about bikes. I guess you could get a PPI from a bike expert. Nothing ever seems to be easy.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
I did my part.
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
Just keeping our eyes peeled. For example, 2023 model of the bike he likes (Yamaha R3) is listed in the town next door for $5k. Has warranty. Waiting for the seller to get back to me.
I know engines, and it is pretty obvious to see if it has been dropped or in an accident. I’m not too worried.
'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 was going to buy a scooter just to go to work at the baseball field every day during the spring and summer. That's the reason I didn't.
I wonder how many more units dealers would sell if they didn't have to make the big score on every potential deal, thereby leaving a bad taste in customers mouths? My Subaru dealer is almost there. It was fun buying from them before it came to simply making money any way they can.
2025 Forester Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport
@nyccarguy
Sounds like a decent deal to me.
I was up your way the other day - visiting my new build in Ridgeway Center.
No punches in ‘24 for me but absolutely one in 25 (for those who are estimating 2025 punch count)
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
Obviously at this age and price point, beggars can’t be choosers. I’m obviously going to look for the best combination of year (‘08-‘09), maintenance history (thanks again @xwesx for your input. It means a lot), rust free, mileage, & of course price. If all else is equal, you’ve spoken highly about the H6 engines and automatic transmissions. Is it worth the price premium or to buy a higher mileage or older vehicle vs a 2.5L 4 cylinder?
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
That ridgeway shopping center is anxiety inducing for parking.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
No, they tried to rob me while I was there. Ha.
We didn’t bite. Told her I have no interest with those fees. Even on used, they have a “reconditioning fee.” That’s one we’ve all definitely seen at used car dealers. But, just as with my speech to those car dealers, you put that in your asking price. A 4-yr-old version of the same Yamaha came to $6k. Only had a few hundred miles on it, but I said I was stuck at $5k OTD on that one. No go.
'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
Strangely enough, Connecticut is one of only two states, East of the Mississippi, that I haven't been to.
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2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
We had a space there for years and then the LL wanted to redo everything when Bed Bath closed so we had to go dark for awhile and then moved into half of the old Bed Bath space.
I had four signs installed and big blue awnings. You can’t miss us!
This was a super fast trip - drove up Monday night after dinner and was out of town by 11 Tuesday heading to my other new build in East Brunswick.
If I have to head up again I’ll PM you.
Oh and yes that place is a mad house!
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
We did have a somewhat unexpected punch for 2024, so we did our part this year.
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No punches unless I win one of the raffles that I entered.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-2021 Sahara 4xe-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive