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I should have specified specifically Benz/BMW on my no-fly list. I still would like a Porsche one day. And, while I’ve never owned an Audi, I very much doubt I would ever dip a toe in that mess. Funny coming from a Maserati owner, no?
'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
This coyote-powered F150 is suspiciously cheap:
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/share/395337945
3 owners with those miles is another flag.
'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
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
No accident history
'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
Just do a detailed check for repaired damage since most rental companies are self-insured and don’t report repairs to CarFax.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
That was no hertz rental. Seems unlike on for enterprise either. Not in that spec.
Wonder if the rental reference really means it was a lease?
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
Could be hiding rust.
Both bumpers damaged and no visible exhaust pipe. It should exit behind the right rear wheel.
I also noticed the painted trim above the front bumper is a very different shade of red.
'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
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
For 29 grand I pay a little bit more and buy something new!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
However, it is like when I bought my Fiesta back in 2012... I ended up getting "the Raspberry" because they were willing to sell it to me at a price that was enough lower than new that I didn't mind having it in that color. They wanted, if I recall correctly, $2K more than I ended up paying, and they were slow to come down to my asking price. They got close, about $500 over, and I said I would talk to my wife about it. Then, before I even called her, I thought, "no, I already set my ceiling, so either they come down to it or I'll find something else." So, I called right back and told him as much. The next day, the dealer called me, agreed to my price, and we got the deal done. For 25% less than new, I was happy with the choice.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
If I were interested, I’d tell that dealer once they get their head out of their you know what, I’m willing to convey what I’m willing to pay.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Alas, there was also an additional sticker with Paint Protection $599, 3 year Dent Protection $699, Wheel Well Liners $399 and one other item. No wonder the discount was bigger.
Good news is that my 6 month property tax bill went down $440.
Property taxes go down? In the Bizzaro world?
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
A neighbor bought a blue and white one. They aren’t cheap.
25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd
You can have mine. I’ll spend my 60 grand on just about anything else. Talk about ugly on an ape, that thing has it in spades.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
I saw one at the chargers last week. I think it’s a pretty cool vehicle. Not my style of course….
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
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)
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Toyota in particular is confusing to me. They seem to be purposely restricting models they are letting the dealerships stock.
Couple of weeks ago, I ran into the sales manager at the Honda store I bought my Accords from. HE said his business is good. He asked me when I was coming in to trade my current Accord as he gave me strong offers for a Prologue. Told him.."too late...already moved on to an EV6".
The Toyota store is right next to the Honda store and is owned by the same person.
Anyway, he said they had a bang up '24, mainly because the Toyota store couldn't get enough Camrys and RAV4s. He went on to say he could undercut the Camry and RAV4s by thousands because he had stock of both Accords and CR-Vs where the Toyota store only had stock on slow sellers like the Crown and big trucks.
I had the joy of going to the VW Service Dept to have the radio replaced in the Passat. The screen was delaminating. Radio still worked fine. Thankfully covered by CPO warranty with $50 deductible. I was told it would be $2k+ had it not been covered. The radio was on back order and took 3 months to arrive. I used the remote start this morning to warm up the car. Heavy frost and 19 degrees.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Fortunately, no contact was made, but I never forgot that. 😕
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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.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Layman’s terms… dryer/range style outlet
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
Ah. No clue what I have. Will post a picture at some point so you experts can tell me.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
That’s a near perfect car for your intended use. They were still built like tanks then.
My Stepdad had that model (an 03). My aunt bought it after he passed and had is still driving it.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
Funny story on that car… he bought it the day after I got my 2003 Avalon. Our tags were three digits off.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
We would have consecutive but someone cherry picked out the one in between because they wanted 4 digits the same. So we have like XYZ-2221 and XYZ-2223.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Camry looks like. No back up camera though! That would be a non starter for me.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.