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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
The Naperville Carmax is under a mile from my office so we'll take it there sometime this week for a competing bid. Will probably also take a look at vroom and carvana.
Stickguy - Because this was sudden. It had not been anything but an occasional 15 second mention, usually made by me, about some new car thing. She hadn't done any test driving or even test-sitting since last year's auto show (11 months ago). But she goes in for service, a sales guy approaches her, and now she's in the market. In this case correlation is definitely causation.
She's not always a very good negotiator and likes friendly conversation that salesmen can be good with (IMO she can be manipulated emotionally). So she tends to disclose things that put us at a negotiating disadvantage. Like letting the salesman make the convo about payment v. out-the-door price and what her max payment would be. Which of course tells him how much profit he can push into the deal. I could see the 4-square behind his eyes; it didn't have to be presented on paper.
As an aside, in case you can't tell, we each select & pay for our own cars. We discuss with each other but each make the final decisions ourselves. I'm her 'finance guy' and play devil's advocate so it's up to me to make sure she doesn't get taken advantage of. I'm fine with dealers making a reasonable profit but 'reasonable' is the key term.
I can see picking out your own car (assuming you don't share, or one has to serve as the "family" car). But surprised that if you are happy to/good at the negotiating part and she isn't, that she doesn't just let you handle it (after she decides what she wants of course). She can just show up for the finance office piece of the action.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Duluth, MN
2004 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 4x4
176,000 miles
Silver exterior, grey interior
New tires and timing belt
No body rust, some frame rust
He's looking to sell to a private party.
Maybe $1,800 to $2,500, depending on how it shows cosmetically. If frame is rotted with holes, then junk it for the sake of humanity.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
'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
2021 Toyota Venza Limited Hybrid, 2022 Ram 2500 Laramie 6.4 Hemi, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata PRHT
2016 Porsche Cayenne Base
V6 - AWD
White (The No Charge White) with Tan Guts
67,000 miles
Brand New Tires (maybe 4K miles)
18" Wheels
Dealer Serviced Since New
No Paint Work
Average Condition 7.5 - 8/10 exterior
Average Condition interior (driver's side bolster showing wear from Mom sliding in & out) 7.5
It has the $10,000 ish option package that combines 3 option packages (lighting, premium, navigation)
Located in the New York City Suburbs (NYC Metro Area)
It barely fits in my parents' garage. My mom just turned 70 and is starting to worry she's going to hit the stairs on the left side pulling in one day. She's going to drive a Macan which is about 3" narrower.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Question -
I have a few days to decide whether I want to get Audi Care for theAudi Q3! (Which, I think I got a great price for because of you). Audi Care would be $795 and would cover the next two services
Some details about driving:
About 5-7 miles a day. Tiny amount
Some details about warranty expiration:
BTB ends 6/19
CPO ends 6/2020
Should I do it?
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
'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
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
There are worse things you could do with your time than battle Insurance companies in Court though. I'm 1 for 1 in the Courts against them myself.
Act of god like a Tree falling on it?
My current (and previous) insurance has been with Geico. I renewed. I've been with them for like 7 years now.
Also, as I learned, a not-at-fault accident from January 2014 might not hurt you, but it will if you get blamed for an accident in 2018, now you have 2 accidents, and the rates have an exponential algorithm it seems. It seems many application questions now ask going back 5 years (used to be 3 years by State law). Those insurance lobbies must be hard at work and successful!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Anyways, the point of my post is that they don't have a record and you can't remember, it really doesn't seem reasonable a claim would ever be denied for that reason on a frivolous question. Though as has been pointed out, it wouldn't be the first time an Insurance company acted unreasonably.
Just the mere act of asking the question is unreasonable.
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The dealer can get an AWD Kona Ultimate (highest trim) in her preferred colors, etc. We were after the Limited (2nd highest). Don't really need the Ultimate's added features but aren't averse to them. Will see how low they'll go on it to try & close the deal.
'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
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)
'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
I'm saying this as your friend. Retirement gift & Hyundai Kona shouldn't be used in the same same post.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
That said, the combination of the 1.6T + AWD equals a lot of grunt off the line (C&D says 0-60 in 6.6). Seats are comfortable. There are a lot of nice touches like the screen between speedo & tach showing changes in intermittent wiper settings for a few seconds and other things which lets you avoid fumbling to look at knobs in a dark cabin. And it has all of the modern safety aids like lane departure assist, emergency braking, etc. (Top Safety Pick +).
..and my wife is picking hers up this afternoon. After CarMax offered $7K for her Elantra, the Hyundai dealer offered $7500, which is effectively more like $8K as in Illinois the trade is applied before the sale price, reducing state sales tax by over $500. Also got TMV pricing, $1250 in rebates, and rejected the mop & glo/other add-ons. She'd have taken delivery last night but they had to get from another dealer 30+ miles away & still needed to do the prep. Did we get The Best Deal? I'm sure not. But it's acceptable to me & my wife is happy and that matters way more than a few extra $.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I didn't look up the sizing, but what is it comparable to? Buick Encore?
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
new tires and brakes (brakes done a week ago, tires about 10k miles on them, factory run flats)
Location: 43004
'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
LOL.. from October:
https://forums.edmunds.com/discussion/comment/5580042/#Comment_5580042
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'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
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2006 BMW 325 Convertible
White, gray leather, navy blue top
Leather, auto, power heated seats
Car Fax shows light damage to rear, rear bumper repainted, front bumper replaced
No scratches, dents or rust, inside very good no stains or tears
Tires 5,000 miles
78,000 miles, no known mechanical issues
Thank you
you definitely do NOT want to trade this in. Sell it yourself. I'm sure you could be quite bold and ask $6995 for it. You'd likely get AT LEAST $5500 for it.
'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
Someone will snap it up.
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