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They would drive down to FL in the winter and stay parked at some trailer park. Ex and I would take care of their home here while they were gone. That lasted about 2 years.
Gas, maintenance, insurance, staying in camp parks (which weren’t necessarily all that nice based on the pictures I saw), maintenance, still buying food and spending every night in lawn chairs in front of the RV wasn’t all as great as they originally thought.
Ex and I helped them drive down to FL that 2nd year. We stayed in the RV along the way. It was a “pig” to drive (although easier than I originally thought). No way I’d do it ever again.
They sold it the 3rd year they had it and bought a condo in FL where they ended up going every winter and were much happier as a result.
That said, they met some......”interesting” people while RV-ing. Seems like it’s the same as buying a boat. Love it the day you buy it and love it when you sell it. In between??????
I think you’re really into that sort of thing it makes sense. Can’t see the economics being one of the things you would like, though.
You’d have to stay in it year round. And even then, I think the economics are dubious, at best!
2018 430i Gran Coupe
2018 430i Gran Coupe
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
That’s amazing. Do BMWs typically depreciate that fast? I thought they held up better. Edmunds says my Ford’s trade in value is about 2/3 of what I paid for it. Maybe I can trade it even for a 4 series.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Every new car, (Subaru included) should be able to go 100,000 to 150,000 with no issues. (aka., first major tune up) my mileage horizons are 2nd major tune up & ...beyond.
Since Scotty & his video’s are hate to love, love to hate, I’ll leave it to folks to google a Subaru/ Toyota 400,000 unit recall for engine parts.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Indeed! For as long as I have been following them, they depreciate fast & hard. The 7 series seems to have one of the worst drop rates. So if you are a new car buyer that’s the bad news. The good news is for USED.
I have a friend that loves to buy used BMWs. Indeed he has 4. His garage has ALL the tools, even an installed 4 point adjustable 10,000 # lift.
I’m a fan of the I-6 Diesel engine & together & separately the 8 speed transmission.
It’s actually easier to lose & MAKE monies. The hyper (chicken little) 24/7 news delivery can cause a figurative and literal avalanche where there was none & heavy thick snow.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
And the reason for that is?
For apples to oranges comparison :
My 5.8 L PUG makes 385 # ft & @ higher rpm. Worst fuel mileage
My 3.0 L TDI ULSD makes 406 # ft. & @ lower rpm. Better fuel mileage
The EcoSport wins in gas mileage hands down. Don’t remember exactly but I’m thinking by at least 10 mpg.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
Diesel passenger cars are dead in America. Deal with it, I say.
$56 for oil change/tire rotation/fluid top offs.
Pretty disappointed in what is available.(Ford dealer).
They need some new models very soon.
I know there is stuff in the pipeline.
BTW, BMW brought back MSDs recently.
'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
Do different EVs have different charging technology? Tesla is complaining that NY is discriminating against them as they build public charging stations. NY gives a discount on the electricity to Tesla’s competitors but not Tesla. In the article I read there was mention of several different non-compatible kinds of charging mechanisms for various manufacturers. In order to get the discount Tesla is being required to make their charging stations compatible with competitors cars but the competitors aren’t required to make their stations compatible with Tesla.
Does this make sense to anyone? The only thing that I understand is that NY is screwing things up again.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Driver100 will be happy to see what Tim Hortons has waiting for him once he returns home.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
On second thought, maybe we should all chip in, pass the hat, and buy him a few dozen.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
As an example, if gasoline pumps/nozzles had to fit a myriad of filler lips/pipes on different cars, it would be impossible to meet the needs of all customers. Thus, gasoline filler lips/pipes are mandated to be a specific size/diameter on all cars sold in the US.
Another example would be the be the height of all overpasses on all US interstates. Thus, so long as a semi’s trailer is below a certain height, the trailer will not impact the bottom of the overpass.
In this case, 10 manufacturers of EV’s meet the standards set by the State of New York to receive a special discount at electric charging stations. Thus, in order to realize the rebate or reduced cost, the charging cable “plug” must be of a specific standardized shape and size and be able to accept electric current in the standardized format. Since only Tesla does not meet that requirement, its cars and SUV’s will not be provided for at State regulated stations. It behooves Tesla to then manufacturer their cars so they meet the standards set by the State.
But Tesla is building their own charging stations to meet the requirements of ONLY their products and will not be capable of charging other manufacturers’s vehicles. So New York would have to install special meters on each Tesla charging station to meet the needs of Tesla owners only - not the EV population at large.
So in my opinion, New York is not prejudicial to Tesla owners or Tesla itself. All New York is requiring is that Tesla meet its standards for charging stations it meters.
2021 Genesis G90
2018 430i Gran Coupe
As an example, if gasoline pumps/nozzles had to fit a myriad of filler lips/pipes on different cars, it would be impossible to meet the needs of all customers. Thus, gasoline filler lips/pipes are mandated to be a specific size/diameter on all cars sold in the US.
Another example would be the be the height of all overpasses on all US interstates. Thus, so long as a semi’s trailer is below a certain height, the trailer will not impact the bottom of the overpass.
In this case, 10 manufacturers of EV’s meet the standards set by the State of New York to receive a special discount at electric charging stations. Thus, in order to realize the rebate or reduced cost, the charging cable “plug” must be of a specific standardized shape and size and be able to accept electric current in the standardized format. Since only Tesla does not meet that requirement, its cars and SUV’s will not be provided for at State regulated stations. It behooves Tesla to then manufacturer their cars so they meet the standards set by the State.
But Tesla is building their own charging stations to meet the requirements of ONLY their products and will not be capable of charging other manufacturers’s vehicles. So New York would have to install special meters on each Tesla charging station to meet the needs of Tesla owners only - not the EV population at large.
So in my opinion, New York is not prejudicial to Tesla owners or Tesla itself. All New York is requiring is that Tesla meet its standards for charging stations it meters.
Mike, I agree with you, but a strong case can be made for Tesla. Since they first to market with a succesful EV, their electric outlet became the defacto standard. As such, Tesla should not be penalized but rather should be rewarded for their innovation.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
2021 Genesis G90
2021 Genesis G90
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/01/15/1694607/0/en/NAIAS-U-S-Diesel-Vehicle-Sales-Continue-Upward-Despite-Headwinds.html
Ideally, diesel engines should only go into big sedans--that's where they would be the most efficient in a lb-per-mpg ratio. That is, after all, how Mercedes captured a pretty nice little chunk of the American market for their diesels in the 70s and 80s.
The problem is, Americans equate diesels with trucks or industrial engines.
Ironically, we find diesel engines in some very high end pleasure craft.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
And who's going to fix your EV motors or circuitry when it's out of warranty?
Answer: Good luck with that. Stick to leasing in that case.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
VC types (much earlier in the cycle) know (before) normally that the MAJORITY of companies they invest in will NOT be the next AMZ, FB, TSLA, etc.
If new diesels do not hit the USA markets, putting on at least 300,000 miles to 400,000 miles on the MB GLK 250 BT & getting used diesels are the plans.
Not to bore the majority of non-diesel car users, but there will be a huge shift to already huge shifts in barrels of oil products... Among other reasons per barrel, diesel is actually more profitable than gasoline. Keep in mind per 42 gal barrel of oil, 10 gals of diesel to 20 gals of gasoline.
Diesel economics makes no sense to most Americans unless they are towing something.
Current local MB GLC 300 4 MATIC lease is $.7484 per mile driven (depreciation) (aka SMALL PRINT, lease disclaimer gasoline, current iteration) VS ownership, the bank breaking $.04722 per mile driven depreciation.😎😴
Anybody can do the math to see how much cheaper one is over 540,000 miles: leases are $404,136 vs ownership $25,500🤑😱😉
Where are you located? Here, East Coast USA, it's not April 1st for another 7 hours or so.
OMG Look @ this! $76,000 to $96,000?
https://youtu.be/0uZOvNP0EE0
Took Mrs. Venture out to look at a replacement for her '15 Forester.
Looked at the Honda CR-V and HR-V. She didn't respond other than a few of her friends have CR-V's and have had problems with them. Didn't know what problems and very doubtful she will find out.
She seemed a little interested in the VW Tiguan, especially that you can get a third row seat (for the 3 times a year when it would be nice to have).
She asked if the Forester offers a third row seat so there still seems to be interest in Subaru. I told her if she decides on an Outback she should wait for the 2020's and the new platform.
All in all, the trip was underwhelming. About what I expected. More some other day. It was cold and snowing. Grrrrr.
2020 Ascent Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Just don't seem to be driving as much.