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2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
Ya know, if I would have thought about it a little longer I would have known that foreigners would spell clutch with a K. Kinda like we say crap and they say kwap.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Story reminds me of "Bob" who I met and played golf with for a week or so years ago when I was staying with my Dad outside of Tampa, where Dad was wintering back then. Bob had to be well into his '80s but could still play a little, was a fun guy, was an ex-CEO of some company I do not recall, and seemed very well-off. He had his own golf cart, and after a couple of days he invited me to his house for a drink mid-round, which was on the back 9. He drove the cart from the fairway into his back yard and we went inside this nice McMansion faux-chateau. He was greeted by a very blonde, very good-looking 30-something lady who he introduced as his wife. I could only laugh and wish I could be so lucky. I suspect she is doing very well now that Bob has likely long since passed.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
But yeah, he's probably trying to scam you.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2018 430i Gran Coupe
If you insist on a grey convertible take my advice and go for an old Chrysler. It will be about $56k cheaper and you won't have guys like Shifty and Q trying to outbid you.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
There's one near me at the end of some twisties. If someone tailgates me down that road when I'm driving the Mustang I like to goose it a little through the turns and punch it as I exit the roundabout.. usually leaves them struggling as they disappear in my rearview.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
We were just talking about all of this with my sister-in-law during the wedding weekend. She flew in on United, her employer so we could talk. There are some things you don't talk about on the phone or on text.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Also any of these cars not up to federal regulations can be imported for personal use if they are 25 years old or older without modification.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
jmonroe
Well PDK is the abbreviation of the German Porsche Doppelkupplung. Doppel = double and Kupplung = clutch.
That's what I said, a little more thought and I'd have known that.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Thank goodness some old guys want a trophy girlfriend!
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
That's what I said, a little more thought and I'd have known that.
jmonroe
They aren't foreigners in Germany.
Our 99 C250 had a Kompressor!
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
I'm just kicking up some tire dust.
Don't confuse me with @breld. He and his wife head into a dealership, and BOOM, a few hours later there's a new resident in their garage.
I keep telling myself that I decided to get down to one vehicle, and then put a cap on the price of that vehicle. That's worked out well for me. I really like my TLX. And, with winter coming, getting a 'vert, a muscle car or an Italian Exotic Car (I'm open for something Exotic and Italian with legs), I doubt very seriously any of those cars end up at the GG estate.
As a reminder of how much I like my car, I need to get another oil change. Called the Acura dealer and their Service Dept said that based on my mileage, I'll also need a new air cleaner and air filter for the interior. I have a coupon for the oil change, tire rotations and all the inspections that are required. All of that costs $45 with coupon.
The filter changes, however...those run another $105. So, last night I head over to my nearest Pep Boys. Get a Fram air box filter, flip two clips open, take the dirty filter out, slip in the new one, put the airbox back together, and secure the clamps. Took all of 5 minutes.
BTW....any of you other TLX owners know that there's a pretty stout strut tower brace under the hood? I didn't!
Then, looked up where the interior air filter was located (via Acurazine). It's behind the glove box. Open the glove box. Take the glove box shelf out. Pop out the back panel of the glove box. Undo two push/pull tabs for the cover of the interior air filter. Unhinge and remove it. Pull out the dirty air filter. Put in the new clean one. Reassemble. Took about 5-10 minutes.
Total outlay? $35 and about 15 minutes. Saved myself $70.
That doesn't make me ASC Certified, but that's the firs time I ever peaked under the hood of the TLX.
In the US there is a class action lemon law suit:
Nissan CVT issues are common among Nissan vehicles. Otherwise known as a continuously variable transmission, the feature was intended to increase the performance of vehicles by creating smoother gear shift capability. From 2012 to 2018, several models of Nissan vehicles received the transmission, including the Sentra, Versa, Versa Note, Altima, Rogue, and Murano models.
Some of the most common issues with the vehicles directly relate to the transmission. Reported issues include loss of power, transmission jerking, transmission slipping, CVT coolant hose leaks and failures, and a CVT error message being displayed. These problems call the Nissan CVT transmission reliability into question and can result in serious harm to unsuspecting drivers.
Nissan extended the warranty on some of these vehicles equipped with the CVT transmission from 5 years or 60,000 miles to 10 years or 120,000 miles. The extension covers repairs, replacements, and towing for issues related to the continuously variable transmission. For the warranty to be effective, vehicle owners must take their Nissan to a dealership for repairs.
Canada doesn't have a law suit going yet, and her car has 124000 miles on it! They are looking into it to see if there is a recall or fix. I don't know if I would buy a Nissan product....even a NISMO.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
The only issue was she was a serial monogamist, she had been married 4 times before with marriages lasting 5 years or less. She wanted to marry me and I her but I just couldn't feel any confirmation from her that this time it could last. Not wanting to be ex husband #5 I hesitated about it til we drifted apart.
I think of her a lot and wonder what become of her.
She did drive me to drink, and I didn't even have the common courtesy to thank her.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2018 430i Gran Coupe
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
It is true that the BMW is in fact a grey market car. But his explanation that the dealer wants the odometer and speedometer converted from metric to imperial is hogwash. He can change that by just pushing a button.
He's trying to avoid the embarrassment of downsizing from a BMW to a Toyota. Knowing his large ego would be irreparably bruised to fall so far down the social ladder he will do anything to keep the Bimmer even if he has to patch it with duck tape.
He explained that they have contracts with gasoline distributors for fuel from various refineries They add the detergents right at the station from the fuel tanker that is pre-measured to ensure the gasoline is TopTier. I found that interesting.
As far as filling up at Costco, it is 2 miles from where I live. I only buy gas on my way to or from areas where I pass by the station - I don’t drive there just to buy gas. I have never had a problem with their gasoline in the 15 years I have been buying gas from them. Saving $$5.00+ a tankful 4 times a month makes it worth having a Costco membership. I also by liquor there and most of my cheeses.
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
Just as I would like to have a Lamborghini, but know that I wouldn't fit. I could not keep up with a trophy wife, and would look ridiculous trying. So it's probably just as well that I can't afford either one.
Although if I won that $20 million lottery we were talking about the other day ...
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Auto part suppliers are making a big footprint on Amazon.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
I really don't enjoy having to get out to pump gas in sub zero weather when I am up in the Adirondacks over Christmas. Can lose a finger or two doing that.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
The 2017 Nissan Sentra NISMO 6-speed stick is selling for $17,995 in El Paso and it's price has not moved downward at all. This NISMO is Brilliant Silver.
The one I'm starting to focus closer on is a Super Black 2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo 6-speed stick. It's got 12,531 miles on it. It's price has now dropped $2,000 and it's currently selling for $14,981. It's price has now dropped to about $3,000 less than the silver '17 NISMO.
Some things I like about the black SR Turbo 6-speed are the fact that it has the Premium Package, which includes a sunroof, leather seats, steering wheel and gearshift, bigger entertainment screen, several safety nannies, heated seats, etc. The rear camera, lip spoiler with the third LED thin brake light, standard fog lights, etc., are nice extras. I think that I would love the Super Black and painted wheel combo a lot. I messaged the dealer and asked them if the Black Sentra SR Turbo has the balance of the Nissan factory Warranty and they said it does. So, as my wife continues to reject the idea, I further embrace it, but still need to pull the trigger on one of these cars.
Remember, a fine wine can not be consumed before it's time.
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
I made up my mind, that summer, I was going to be somebody, I was going to get an education, and one day I would drive into the gas station and tell the attendant, “Fill it with ethyl”. And of course fate took a hand. By the time I got out of school and could afford a credit card, gas station attendants had gone the way of the dodo bird.
One of these days, before I die, I hope to write a book about my experiences that summer. If I could manage to write it, and write it well, it would be a heck of a story.
2025 Toyota Crown Signia Hybrid, 2022 Ram 2500 Laramie 6.4 Hemi, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata PRHT
JMonroe, who wants gloves that smell like gas?
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I have watched dozens of videos but still have not taken a single test drive yet.
stick, yep, the 2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo 6-speed in Super Black is the better buy. It's amazing to me that it's price is now neck and neck with the 2017 Toyota Yaris iA. I think the Nissan Sentra SR Turbo 6-speed is a lot more car than the iA is.
I have now test-driven the 2017 Toyota Yaris iA, we rented one while the Kia Soul was getting repaired. Another strong indicator for us to actually need to trade in is this, friends: the 2010-15 Kia Soul's are catching on fire. Kia is not paying owners compensation for these fires. They say they can't locate a part that is malfunctioning and that they've hired an expert to investigate the problem in the meantime. One death so far. Owners have to eat the rest of their car payments and Kia is not compensating them.
That is one big problem. I am going to use that as my "fight, flee and trade for something else" instigator. I figure that is as good as any other reason, safety is something that is very real and...eating car payments with no car to drive while you make those payments signals a departure of epic proportions.
This is the one. It is in Phoenix. Perhaps I can further solidify my point with the Mrs. by arranging a visit to Tucson on the way home to pick up our son. He lost his phone and has been scrambling to get things in order. I just got off the phone with him and he wants to come live with us again for a while in southern New Mexico. I work the next 3 nights, he is working through Tuesday. It sounds like next Tuesday would be a great day to pick to head on over to Arizona and trade in for a black Sentra SR Turbo 6-speed and then pick up our son 110 miles to the south in Tucson, then drive home east to Alamogordo.
Man, that I-10 through Tucson east to Willcox and further east to Bowie, AZ, and then Lordsburg, NM, Deming, NM and eventually Las Cruces, NM, and the final 70 mile log of the journey east to Alamogordo can be daunting to a regular speed guy like myself. Perhaps the 188-hp Sentra SR Turbo will be a better choice on the expressway through the vast southwest desert.
Last time we visited our son in Tucson and were heading home east on I-10 I was tooling along at 75mph in the right lane. Behind me I spotted a semi travelling very fast towards me. He barreled right up behind me and went around me to get in front of me in the right hand lane. I put my signal on and went around him to the fast lane and just gunned it. I got up to 80-85mph and put some distance between this troublemaker and I. I continued to gun it to Lordsburg, NM, and got off of I-10 to score some coffee. I don't ever remember a trucker that drove with such a vengeance like that. I think he was exhausted. Back in 2012 I took a bus from Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, to Salt Lake City, UT. I was going to get long-haul truckdriving training at C.R. England refrigerated freight. I went down there and pretty quickly realized that truckdriving wasn't going to be my cup of tea. I hopped a bus back home (on my dime this time) to Coeur d'Alene. My point in telling you this is man I'm glad I stayed in Cardiopulmonary Care and took the job at the regional hospital in Alamogordo, NM! My wife and I have been blessed with me getting a good job and succeeding at it, we've scored the home of our dreams and it's an affordable mortgage payment for us, we love our house and mature landscaping and southwest sunshine, and we have a house of worship that fits very well for us.
To score this Nissan Sentra SR Turbo 6-speed in Super Black now would complete the deal for me. The Mrs.will still view a new car purchase as a foolhardy thing, I am sure. But maybe she'd dig leather seats - heated leather seats. I'm thinking it will be easier to clean our 10 year old Chow Chow's shedding fur much, much easier in the SR Turbo with leather seats. In fact, I envision myself just brushing her thick cream-colored fur off with my hands and balling it up in several nanoseconds, as opposed to now - how it sticks to the Soul's black cloth upholstery.
Oh yeah, it won't be totally easy, car nuts. But then, in my life, nothing really has been totally easy.
My wife and I took a little walk tonight up the gently rolling hill to Alamogordo's Neighborhood Wal*Mart. Our Chow Chow was absolutely thrilled to walk along with us. I gave her some cash to go get us some groceries when we got there and she went inside. I stayed outside in the 48 degree cool weather and kept the Chow Chow away from strangers she could bite. Over by the end of the parking area I saw someone's Kia Optima in black. He or she had it washed up to a tee and their license plate sign boasted they were big Oakland Raider fans. Did that Optima ever look sharp in black. Black was going to be the color of my next car back in May of 2016 when I went rogue to Mountain States Scion of Denver. That car was "sold just a half hour before you arrived here, Mr. iluvmysephia1."
Then there was a time I left Manson, WA, to go to the Tri-Cities to trade in the Soul for a 2017 Toyota Yaris iA in either black or gunmetal. Oh, my. That was one crazy, stressful ride south to Wenatchee. That's as far south as we got that day. The rest of our business was taken care of in Wenatchee. This girl really, really loves what Dave Ramsey has to say. Perhaps we can allocate a retirement account over after the deal is made and just pay the thing off completely. Or...something. I have 6 days to think like Dave Ramsey, Suse Ormon or Clark Howard.
Ahh...memories of car quests past. Suggestions accepted, folks.
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Yes, I have a friend who bought a new Nissan Versa sedan with the CVT, and put over 100k on it in 4 years. The transmission started acting up and they thought it would have to be replaced. The flush and refill of the transmission fluid did the trick and the cost was less than $1000.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
Most car transmissions are designed to live as long as the car lives. So most cars which are put out of service still have their first transmission installed. When designing a car, the engineers usually aim at a life span of approx. 155,000 miles. That means that all major components of zhe car are designed to live that long if you maintain them according to factory reccomendations. There are parts which will probably wear out earlier, such as timing belt, water pump, clutch, muffler, of course break pads and dics. But the engine as a whole is not a wear part, as well as the gearbox.
I have seen cars with 450,000 miles on the clock - which still had their first transmission. You cannot tell in advance.
One has to take into consideration, that an ordinary driver needs ten to twenty years to travel 155k miles. A car of thar age and milage usually has lost at least 90 percent of its value. Even a Mercedes S600 (V12 engine) with a new sticker price of 150,000 USD costs less than 5,000 USD when it is that old and that much used. If the transmission crashes on a car of that age, it usually is doomed, because it is cheaper to buy another used car than to replace the gearbox.
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2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Good idea!
(Might ruin the dream though)
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250