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As for why that transmission failed so early? Two words: "Ultradrive" "A604"
Well, okay, one word and an alpha-numeric designation. :P
I once owned an '88 LeBaron turbo coupe. My uncle bought it used in 1990, and sold it to me in 1995 when I was married. I let the ex- have it in the divorce. It wasn't a bad car, to about 90,000 miles or so, but after that, it crapped out in a major way. By the time it was dead at 118K, I think the only major component that was still good WAS the transmission! But, it had the simpler, fairly reliable 3-speed, which I think they called the Torqueflite 525? It was the one that dated to the '78 Omni/Horizon, I believe.
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2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
I could be very happy with one of those.
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
There should be tons of E90s for me to choose from. How about a fanatically taken care of 2006 330xi;)
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Looks like my daughters running shoes/
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/3502359878.html
This is hysterical. I doubt I could get out of my neighborhood without blowing a tire or getting stuck on a speed hump though.
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/3527535986.html
Seems to be a trend now on CL. Seems that every other car has a blown head gasket.
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/3527365408.html
I love these but it would be financial suicide since I am not gonna DIY on it.
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/3527312177.html
Zig on the cheap?
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/3527581061.html
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Wait a minute, those look like the wheels on my 540i M-sport.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Can't imagine that the passage of time has been kind to those.
944-Offer 3500, settle just north of 4 and drive it till something 'spensive breaks!
2021 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe Granite Crystal over Saddle
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
The Sandman :sick: :shades:
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)
Mileage wasn't so hot, but we were loaded down on the inside with an extra bundle up top to add to the wind resistance. When travelling at normal speeds, it was 21mpg or so, but I noticed a STEEP dropoff once the needle passes 80mph... roundabout 18mpg or so. On the way back Friday evening through the Carolinas, I had the opportunity to follow a couple of amorous drivers at 90+mph. That resulted in mileage under 16mpg. But at least I covered 750 miles that day, even with a rather long stop over to clean up one of the kid's mishaps.
The van did develop a little glitch just prior to leaving, however. Somehow my wife managed to use the power folding 3rd row at the wrong time with something blocking it. Surprisingly, the system doesn't know any better and kept trying to close or open the seat, which resulted in quite mangled hinges. The dealer wants $1800 to replace the whole seat. I wound up removing the 40% side and resetting the 60% side, which didn't seem to have any damage. Having the 40% side out of the car gave us more storage room anyway, so it worked out. Now I'll just have to figure out the next step, which I believe is ordering it online or finding one in a junkyard.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
A little chilly some mornings and evenings but otherwise a great trip - that was our first time to Orlando. We've been to Disneyland a couple of times.
We had a rental Caravan, which was so ubiquitous at the parks that I was able to keep tricking my son into attempting to get into other people's vans.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
I figured if anyone knows, you guys would:
As posted a couple pages back, I'm in the process of picking out a cheap lease from the General. Right now it looks like a Cruze LS 6sp for $130/month including tax, with registration fees & plate up front.
Now for the question: That'll leave me carless two years from now, in Jan/Feb. Not really a problem, but at that point, it would be nice to have the option to add a month or two to the lease, and I've heard it said that that "usually" is fine with the captive finance houses.
Has anyone here any experience that way -- heck, now I think about it, maybe this is the wrong place; you guys would be able to answer the "early termination" questions
Seriously, anyone know how this works?
We do have another car, but I try to keep that one dry and salt-free.
Most likely scenario, if GM keeps up their usual tricks, I just slide over into another lease.
Cheers -Mathias
Miles are miles, though. You wonder how much longer it'll last.
Now, see, that's just not something I can say about any of my old cars. Not even close! Actually, I crack up laughing when I even consider such a notion.
I have a the following, with 50% of my fleet manual (M) transmissions:
1969 Ford Econoline 100 - 18 yrs (I've had the body of this van since 1994, with all the mechanicals, interior, etc., coming from a 1971 E100 my dad bought new and gave to me in 1991)
1969 Chevrolet C20 (M)- 16 years (June 1997)
1974 Ford Pinto wagon - 15 years (given to me by my mother in Dec 1997 - she purchased in the 1989, I think, but has had a blown engine since Jan of 98)
1976 Ford F250 "highboy" - 6 years (given to me by my grandfather in June of 2007; he purchased it new)
---
2010 Subaru Forester (M)- 3.3 years (Sept 2009)
2011 Ford Fiesta (M)- 0.3 years (Aug 2012)
While I really do like fun, I only ever plunk my cash down on practical, though I must say that the Fiesta, especially, does a great job of combining both.
Sucks about the seat. Neat feature, too.
I was absolutely shocked at some of the sticker prices I saw. Off the top of my head, it was $32k+ for a Malibu. $33k for a FWD 4-cyl Equinox without a moonroof! And $44k for a FWD Traverse! :surprise:
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
Did you pick up a new vehicle? I thought your wife already had a van?
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
We hit both Universals and all 4 Disney parks. We were very very busy.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
It's easier to roll a window up yet we all want power windows.
ridewithg.com has info as well.
Okay, it sounded to me like the van was new-to-the-family. Universal and Disney all in one go. I couldn't do it. :sick:
We did the same thing - Universal and the 4 Disney Parks. We were much more impressed with Disney than the Universal parks - I just think Disney has it down on how they handle the large crowds. But all our kids love Harry Potter, so we thought we needed to get down there before they outgrew it.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
Islands of Adventure is my favorite park, though.
I've been down there a couple of weeks prior to christmas in past years and found the attendance at the parks to be on the lighter side. Apparently, that changes drastically when the holidays actually come around.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
Obviously Disney is crowded too, but I just think they're better prepared. At the locker area at the Harry Potter castle, it was so crowded and insane that the Universal park attendants were getting upset at the customers - don't think you'd see that at Disney. Having said all that I really liked the rides at Universal - just not the overall experience at the peak season.
My stepson has down syndrome AND autism, so we have a special needs pass that allows us to essentially skip most of the lines at Disney. It's the best thing for him, and the other kids just get spoiled (as do we).
Sorry for the off-topic! To get back on topic, the VW salesperson e-mailed me back on the Golf R, asking if I was interested. I said I was, but not at the price they had offered. Haven't heard anything back yet.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
for Q, I am sure you can remove the motor part and rig something up. Or just leave it out, and have a 6 seater!
power windows, they have an actually practical value. You can control them from the driver's seat all around. Those I would have trouble doing without, unless it was something the size of a Miata.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Civic--- strictly for cruise night. You could paint it Orange.
4 Runner---let's see you take a truck that's worth $1400 and spend a grand to find out that the motor is shot. Yeah, that makes sense. I always thought that if you were a mechanic who did nothing but head gaskets you could make a nice living.
944---I think you could do better if you really want one. I can't imagine it wouldn't need work....expensive work.
Catera---now you're down to my neighborhood but isn't that just a pimped out Cavalier?
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
No, I would never buy a Catera wither. I just distracted by shiny cheap objects (Squirrel!)
the TL, that could be interesting, depending entirely on the price, which here I think is still too high. If legitimately long distance highway cruising, the engine was barely working anyway, so I would not be at all surprised if it went 250-300K without any issues.
plus, that one has the most important feature. No AT to crap out on you.
for my needs (low mile putting around town) it could be perfect!
I was actually debating with myself before (yes, I know how that sounds..) whether you are better off with old and low miles or new and high miles. One has use, but newer non-wear components. The other obviously had a lot of sitting around and potential dry rot and age related failures.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Gee, and I thought I ran a lot of old iron. :surprise:
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
considering what happened the last time I lost 30+ pounds my wife will never go for that. So I think that my dalliance with a cute little toy mobile might be short lived. Though at this pace, I am maybe doing 30 miles/week and may not need gas again until March, so I guess I can suck it up.
I really liked the ATS though. And they are running a teaser lease (ATS base with moonroof, for $299/mo with only about $850 up front + tags. Lot of car for the money!
though more likely we wait until June and hope Junior scores a job, so he can lease one and I can take the TL back.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I have yet to see one on the road, but I saw one in a shopping mall (for marketing purposes, it's not like someone drove it through Blues Brothers style) and thought the proportions looked really nice in person.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
Are you sure you're young enough? Around here they're running a series of commercials where two 20- something guys drive an ATS at insane speeds on a gravel road and down a mountain. Obviously, they are going for a different demographic.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I guess my new car fun will be going out to look at cars for him. At least I won't have to pay for whatever purchase that leads up to!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
and this from the guy with a Vette and an Eclipse?
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
'11 335xi msport
A couple of months ago I missed out on a similar white one that didn't have navigation or the m-sport (though it did have the "normal" sport). I'm not crazy on the red interior, but do like the Le Mans Blue quite a bit.
Would look good parked next to my Topaz Blue 530i, no?
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
On the car buyer topic, I received a voicemail today from the place I bought from - in 2006, asking me to come in and look at the 2 MBs they have on the lot - a boring spec C-class and a lightly equipped E coupe. Not what I need.
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/3527581061.html
Or get a "real" Caddy. love the thermometer. Someone find Lemko.
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/3529951290.html
Or one for TJC
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/3529866620.html
Now, this is what made America great, right? Amazing condition for one of these.
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/3529635595.html
Or do it the German way.
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/3529604273.html
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