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2021 Genesis G90
Built in Bama was a thought on why you saw a truckload of them near the south.
I think something like a GLS looks good in pearl white. Silver is popular as it is easy to keep clean, something important on a barge like one of those. A slightly off white stays clean, too. Kind of like the stereotypical Toyolex beige or greybeige, easy to maintain, perfect for people who just aren't that into it. I think there was a flare up of color diversity at the turn of the century, and then again around 2010, but for most it is pretty dull again. Brown has tried to come back. Green would be cool. I wish my blue E was a little lighter, but it is unusual anwyay.
Now, maybe, sorta, if @roadburner makes deliveries to the Burgh and only wants to make a FAIR profit, getting a BMW could be in play about 3 years from now.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
I then stopped off to look at some 55" HD TV's. There are so many different ones, it started to blow my mind. I've had a 30" Toshiba for 6 years now, and it has performed perfectly without a single flaw. They had one for $399 - and with installation and wall bracket, etc., it came to $650 plus tax. I decided to wait and not make the purchase now. I wanted to do some more research on pricing as well as quality. I know many of you guys have LG's and SONY's, any suggestions on pricing and where to get the best deal on one?
2021 Genesis G90
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
They said the week before the Super Bowl is usually a good time to buy if you missed the Black Friday sale.
As to quality, Samsung should be in the running.
Good luck.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
Plan to pick up a replacement today - looks like it snaps back in pretty easily.
" Of the six BMW's I have had, 5 of them required replacement of the hood roundel. The blue/white portion delaminates from the backing. One day you notice it has gone - or mostly gone. Easy to replace, but the new ones are no longer cheap - around $30 at the dealer (and that is with the CCA discount)."
source: Bimmerforums
TVs, I like Costco online. Free delivery right to your door. The extended warranty is worth considering too...in home service and covers years 3, 4 and 5. If not a member then Amazon is good...check the reviews.
Our 55 inch Samsung (Samsung is a pretty safe bet) 55" LED/. I think it is this model on amazon;
Samsung UN55KU6300 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV (2016 Model)
55 Samsung LCD/LED
Now they are $750. It was $650 on Black Friday....and using my negotiating skills - clubbed them like a baby seal.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
LOL - had it delaminated I would have taken it in for a warranty claim!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I look up electronics on Newegg.com occasionally for their reviews which seem to be from techy folks.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
What does CR recommend in that size?
2021 Genesis G90
'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
What does CR recommend in that size?
My latest Consumer Reports (Feb. 2017 edition) does not mention recommended sizes for a given space. They were only interested in what TV brand was best per price, size of TV and what features you usually get for a given TV size.
I have a 55 inch Samsung that is about 5 years old (so far no complaints) in the family room and it seems to be good for viewing at a distance of about 10 feet. I just measured it and it is 48.5 inches wide and 27.75 inches high and this TV has only 3/8 of an inch black border on both the width and height. That is one of the reasons I bought it. The picture just seems to float in the space. I think a lot of the TV's today are like that, so that is not so novel anymore.
If I were you I'd get a large piece of paper or cardboard and cut it to the size I just mentioned and tape it to your wall. That should give you a "real feel" how it will look in your room before buying it and being surprised.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
'17 Chevy Volt Premiere
I have a 55 inch Samsung that is about 5 years old (so far no complaints) in the family room and it seems to be good for viewing at a distance of about 10 feet. I just measured it and it is 48.5 inches wide and 27.75 inches high and this TV has only 3/8 of an inch black border on both the width and height. That is one of the reasons I bought it. The picture just seems to float in the space. I think a lot of the TV's today are like that, so that is not so novel anymore.
If I were you I'd get a large piece of paper or cardboard and cut it to the size I just mentioned and tape it to your wall. That should give you a "real feel" how it will look in your room before buying it and being surprised.
jmonroe
Good idea, JM.
2021 Genesis G90
I'm going with my work buddy to look at that 2012 Mustang tomorrow. I don't know if he's realistic about what he can buy it for but who knows, last sales day of the year...miracles can happen. Anyway it'll be fun to compare it to my next generation pony.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
If I were you I'd get a large piece of paper or cardboard and cut it to the size I just mentioned and tape it to your wall. That should give you a "real feel" how it will look in your room before buying it and being surprised.
jmonroe
I think the formula is 1 foot of screen size for every 3 feet of distance.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
https://www.amazon.com/Mount-MI-104-Super-Mount-32-60/dp/B003N5CARU/ref=pd_lpo_23_lp_t_4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=NRBXJRWDRJZ49EJ3WP72
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Son #2 is bringing over his 2 brats any minute now so that they can sleep over here tonight. That will let him and his wife go get their replacement for the totaled Kia van first thing tomorrow morning. They want to take their time and not be rushed so I get to take his son to a hockey game tomorrow morning at 10.
Mrs. j will probably stay home with his daughter to do girl things like make brownies, sweep up the mess and stuff like that.
TO BE CONTINUED
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
When I bought the 55 inch and got it hooked up and
runningpicturing, she said, "that TV is to big for that corner". I told her it fit the corner perfectly. She said, "I won't be able to put a picture in that corner now that bought that monstrosity". I told her I saved her money, "watch the pictures on the TV".That started another trip around the dining room table.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
The conversations centered mainly on their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren (I am many years away from having great-grandchildren, so I just sat there and smiled). The food was overwhelming and since I have a weakened liver, no alcohol for me. So I had no means of numbing myself from the geneology discussions, I sat and listened as best I could. After about 2 hours of this "party", it was obvious things were slowing down. Two of the men were already snoring in their reclining chairs and several women had put up a bridge table and were playing canasta! Another man had been in the guest bathroom for at least 45 minutes - what he was doing in there that long is a mystery to me!
One of of the widows who was not a canasta maven tried to start up a conversation with me, but I had to keep repeating myself because her hearing aids weren't working very well with all the background noise of the 2 men who were snoring loudly. So, I politely thanked the host couple for inviting me to their soirée and made an accelerated retreat to the elevator and arrived safely back to my Condo unit.
I was invited to a New Years Party by the new owners of a Condo on the 4th floor but I just got off the phone and expressed my regrets for having to decline their invitation since I was not feeling very well. I decided that spending New Years alone in my secluded condo unit would be much more pleasant than joining another crowd of unit owners for what would be an agonizing welcome to 2017!
2021 Genesis G90
'17 Chevy Volt Premiere
2021 Genesis G90
Son #2 found a replacement for the totaled Kia van today but his wife was not with him because she took their daughter to dance practice so all that remains is for her liking the Mountaineer that he saw today. Since it will be her vehicle if she doesn't like it they will keep looking. But as usual there is a story behind this to be purchase just like all purchases.
On Wednesday he took the '08 Explorer that my DIL drove and liked to his mechanic to give it the OK. His mechanic said it needed a trans axle seal because it was leaking and it also needed a few other things. All told about $500 to make the repairs. He takes the Explorer back to the dealer and gives him the news. The salesman says he would talk to the boss, who was out, and get back to him but he was sure they would make the repairs. Well almost. They called him late yesterday afternoon and said they would make the repairs but wanted another $200 to do it. My Son told the salesman there was no way he was going to do that and felt if anything he should be paying less for finding out what the problems were. He leaves it at that and this morning he heads to the other side of town to look at an '09 Mountaineer.
The Honda dealer that had the '09 Mountaineer was willing to give him the deal he wanted and my Son told him he'd be back tomorrow to get it, contingent on his wife liking it. As he is driving home the Explorer salesman calls him to say they would make the repairs without charging him the additional $200 dollars. My Son told him thanks but you are too late.
It gets better.
After he gets home the Honda dealer that had the Odyssey he could not come to terms with the other day called him to say that he would take off another $150 on top of the $300 that he discounted the Odyssey a few days ago after he had left that store. If you guys remember, the salesman almost choked when my Son asked if the $300 was on top of the initial $150 he reduced the Odyssey to when he was at that store and the salesman said NO. Now today, it's OK but that is the car biz. My Son said that if the Odyssey guy had given him that deal while they were at the table he would have bought it right then and there but the salesman let him get away to go look at others vehicles; again this is the car biz.
I think this is THE END.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
but, to each their own. And by that, I mean whatever the wife wants.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
One of of the widows who was not a canasta maven tried to start up a conversation with me, but I had to keep repeating myself because her hearing aids weren't working very well with all the background noise of the 2 men who were snoring loudly. So, I politely thanked the host couple for inviting me to their soirée and made an accelerated retreat to the elevator and arrived safely back to my Condo unit.
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Mike, that woman was not hard of hearing. That is an 'old widow trick' to keep saying huh. I think she thought you were hitting on her and she couldn't believe it.
You gave up too soon. You otta go back and see if she is still there. You know, start the New Year off right.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
As for the versatility of a van, I agree with you they are better than an SUV/truck. Son #1 has a van because he has 3 boys and 2 of them play hockey. As much as he would have preferred not to have a van, it was the only thing that worked for his family. Son #1 is almost counting the days until he will not have to see a van in his garage.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
I actually kind of miss the van on occasion. Probably should have kept that as the 2nd car. I actually could consider getting a used on next year, and taking it the few times a year we need the space (vacation at the beach, moving Daughter to/from college). But that probably won't be happening!
Hey, if you are going to have a car hanging around for occasional use and back-up duty, the 2 most useful ones to have are a Minivan or a pick up (which I also threaten to get sometimes). Especially now that we are going to begin fostering rescue dogs, a van would be majorly handy.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
'17 Chevy Volt Premiere
Accident http://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/vermont-state-police-part-of-route-7-closed-due-to-car-carrier-spill/633786776
2021 Toyota Venza Limited Hybrid, 2022 Ram 2500 Laramie 6.4 Hemi, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata PRHT
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
JMonroe, I hear great things about the Odyssey...except it is a hard one to spell. People like them because they handle more like a car than a van or truck...and they are relatively reliable. But, interesting story, mainly because it shows what a risk it is for the salesman to let people walk. I guess they have it figured out, by not giving in, they win more times than they lose. It sounds like your son has learned well from his father how to play hard ball with the best of them. Your son may want to keep the door open for the Odyssey, just in case his wife doesn't like driving the Mountaneer. I go along with sticks comments about the two vehicles.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Tonight I hope to have a tale of car buying even if I have to toss in a few moths from my wallet to sweeten the deal.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Spent part of last week in Chicago visiting friends and family. Stayed over by the Water Tower area. UBER and LYFT outnumbered Taxis 10-1. Not hard to see why. Parking at my downtown hotel was $70 for overnight. From the same hotel to the Field Museum was $17. Took UBER from the Museum back to the hotel....total cost $8.
UBER and the like are displacing Taxis. Makes sense that the variable in all of this are the drivers. If you can do away with the drivers (which self-driving cars would do), then you'll have total control of the on demand car services.
I don't think UBER, et al will go away. They will be the conduit for GM, Ford, etc to sell more (self driving) cars.
I still don't believe people will give up their own cars for driverless cars. But, you never know.
Here's what my 65" puts out......