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2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I now ONLY use Mobile 1, a synthetic only filter, and a friction modifier added to the oil in order to permanently coat all the parts...oil pressure or not.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
So, knowing this....My father asked me to come with him to do some chores for one of his friends at a horse farm. I was hired and got to work right away. That's when he gave the nod and the barn door rolled open. He dropped the keys in my hands and it was like OVERHAULIN....It was the nicest thing my dad ever did for me. Then he said: Now your a man; and employed here after school 3 days a week and on weekends. Half your paycheck comes to me until $1000 is paid. $800 for the repairs and your 1st months rent of $100 and $100 deposit.
I learned a valuable life lesson and my love of cars exploded, and shoveling manure and bailing hay became very much less so. It was hard, hot, dirty work that first summer after my senior year. I will always love him and cherished what he did for me.
I paid him every penny.....and after that I got a new job as a line cook. It was EASY compared to 103° days throwing bails of hay in a rolling truck. UGHH.
Good true story though.
There were hundreds and hundreds of people posting here...I guess everyone else moved on to bigger (SUV's) and better (Audi S3) and pretty much anything is better than my sexy Korean Turdmobile. In Korean I am sure "Turd" means "beautiful and fancy" Why was that was never a successful car name here I will never know.
So, just an update. I am getting my Mobile 1 oil changed, and asked my shop about Liqui Molly Ceratec and got the nod from the head mechanic. He said "works" good to coat engine... use one time every 4 oil changes. No more or plugs can foul.
Great. Solve one problem, create another.
Why have I not sold it? Because the interior cheapness on Dodge Charger V8's (even the 485 hp one) make me wanna vomit. Grey, grey, and more grey. The A/C control knobs bend when lightly squeezed, and no matter how much power it makes, you have to look at the interior. I would rather go slower and have good quality parts that fit.
2019 Honda Accord EX $24,300
2019 Hyundai Sonata Limited $21,700
2019 Kia Optima EX $21,000
2019 Ford Fusion SEL $21,500
What are your thoughts on the best car to purchase> I know that the Kia, Hyundai and Ford appear to be great values but am worried about resale, ect.
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
The Fusion is a generation behind the others but still a nice ride too.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Offer $22,000, and if they don't accept, maybe they will counter at an offer still below your "value" threshold?
The value depends on what you like better, and how much that is "worth" it to you.
Ok so I bought one. Sticker: 24,260
Paid: 22,500 for an EX in Spicy Red.
What was hot 2 me was the look and stance of the car. The Sonata was a . But the Optima has STYLE that endures. The 2011-13 Sonata and Optimas, which are still seen all on the road, usually with 17" alloys, real leather everywhere, even dual exhaust, polished fake wood that is so subtle I didnt notice it until a week later... not one piece of fake chrome. It, with it's real aluminum trim, surpassed all of my quality expectations, and my 22k price included the 1,000 Gold (no co-pay) Kia extended warranty. So. I still have my car, because every other car except the German cars and the the Honda Accord are a bit of a let down. In engine power, no naturally aspirated car in my class had over 185 in 2011.The Accord, Fusion, and Mazda 6 were not for sale yet.
with a new K&N high flow drop in filter with STOCK, REAL, cold air intake, 94 octane fuel, Mobile 1 oil and filter. And....Liqui Molly ceratec friction modifier which I got for $23.00 online, guaranteed to work and made in Germany. BMW uses a version of it in F1 engines.
So. I have 2100 miles on my new engine (replaced under warranty and Enterprise picked an Altima SV for 5 months.)
So if you had bought s 3 year 36k warranty Honda, a new engine was $5000 plus $750 to install it, and $1200 in just the car rental.
So:
1) if you like driving a paid for, stylish car that has 4 years and 40,000 extended warranty AFTER it is paid off, which covers EVERYTHING to 100k, then look no further than Sonata and the Optima.
2) if you want a nice, comparable car to mine, an Accord is always number 1 or 2 on every "top ten mid size sedan" lists all over the internet. However, if there was a blown motor....I hope you have $5,000
available after the paltry 3yr 36k wardant It makes me glad I had a Warranty and it was recalled. My Altima was delivered for a 5 month rental as there were waiting lists for new engines. I have 2 yrs/30k more warranty in order to enjoy my new engine, and to never get the free oil changes ever again. Mobile 1 oil and filter. A scientifically proven 300ml of Ceratec friction reduction ok n coater It would be my first choice except their maintenance and parts are substantially more $$$. Power window motor $379. My car? $79.99 new
I would love an S3. But I think I would be just as happy with a GTI hatch or Sedan. If it is GTI new with heated seats, plaid interior is not "me" so I would be h add ppy with black suede seats with leather bolsters Resale
1.Toyota Camry
2. Honda Accord
Warranty
1 and 2 tie (they are the same underneath
1. Hyundai Sonata (classy)
2. Kia Optima (the styling department dropped the ball on 2016 + models)
3) Ford Fusion. I have nothing against it but it is not quite the Aston Martin Jr. Ford wanted. Pretty but 175hp is 25 less than mine....unless you buy the top duratech turbo 2.0 engine. Also, Ford is going to stop making cars in the USA except for the Mustang
4) If you like rubbery feel; then the Altima SV or SL is the car for you. Everything works "reasonably well". And it is the star at rental fleet cars. Its rubber band transmission I drove one for 5 months, and couldnt WAIT to get mine back. My six speed auto with "Autostick" × and - detects that I can slap my shifter in is no way a manual.....but with traffic mired roads around Wash DC, I just can't justify a manual.....unless it was a German car. Then automated manual is an option, but the pump that handles the SMG gearbox shifts costs $4500 to replace. That is just the part that shifts it, instead of your foot on the clutch in traffic.
What wouldd I buy today? Mustang 4 cyl 2.3 liter turbo, or certified 5.0 with the larger screen.
OR
GTI (or GLI 4 door Jetta or even an Audi S3) OK, I hope I adequately answered all queries
Ttyl, Chris
Since I'm back on the leasing hamster wheel, I'd consider one of these mid sized sedans as long as the price is right in about 21 months from now.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
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
Going back Friday. $300
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Haven't driven it in least a week and half due to Thanksgiving trip and bad weather after that.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I really like my LXS. It's a fairly basic car but good-looking, solid, smooth, roomy, comfortable and has all the convenience and safety features I need, including Apple CarPlay (never had that before), accident avoidance/lane watch/driver attention alert (never had those either). But the best thing is the fuel economy! It has an Atkinson cycle engine and CVT, and it revs really low, e.g. 1600 RPM at 60 MPH. The return trip from the dealer, about 10 miles, netted 48 mpg (highway/city mix). About 60 miles of mixed driving the next day netted me 45 mpg. I'm pretty sure I'll be able to average over 40 mpg in this car. The EPA average is 33 (29/40), but I typically do much better than the EPA average.
One thing the LXS doesn't have, as with most new cars, is a CD player. I have quite a collection of CDs so I really wanted a CD player. That problem was easily remedied by ordering a small portable CD player (about $30 on Amazon) with USB power and an aux cable to tie it into the car's audio system. Got it today and it works great--actually better than the CD player in my old Forte.
Can't wait for the first full work week of the year to get some seat time in my new Forte and check out the fuel economy for my typical driving.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Everything old is new again... I remember having a portable in the car and a tape adapter!
Congrats on the car. Good deal.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
The Kia guy got in touch last week to let me know the new Soltis will be here very soon. Am interested after sitting in a new 2020 Hyundai Venue when we bought my kids new 2020 Accent a few weeks ago. It's a pretty small CUV, around 159", but I like it. So we'll have to see. Might just wait till the 2021 model comes out as we're having a wedding in October and being the father of the bride, not quite sure how much she's expecting me to come up with!
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)
Did a 60-mile round trip today in my Forte, about 80% urban freeway/20% city. 20-25 F, stiff wind in one direction. Got 48.8 mpg. Love this car. I'm glad Kia (and Hyundai) haven't given up on the sedan market in the USA.
This brings me to the last point. I have been recently blinded (today and recently) by new Accord headlights. They are INTENSLY bright, and I feel need to be adjusted because it seems that their high beams are on.
I love HID/LED lights, but these new Accord units are like looking into a UFO.
I kind of miss the less flying saucer shaped previous model, but I am glad that a high power turbo model was added....and UFO's are cool with me so thumbs up on the new Accord overall. It's a nice car in any trim.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
On the Hyundai Sonata Limited for $21,700? It must mean "Limited Options".
Tee hee hee!
Dual zone A/C.
Added: 2000 to 2500 lumen ea. fog lights. (5000 total).
Factory rear lip spoiler (really makes the car)
Mud guards (dealer wanted $99 for them. I got all 4 of them from Korea for $35.
In sealed Kia brand bags!
10" Pioneer 1100 watt max/350 watt rms
Powered sub *class D amp. This complements the 8" Infinity sub in the rear deck, and helps balance the sound. It sounded like all the music came from the front until I added the sub. Just enough power for adult interior listening, not booming out the neighbors.
Also, 2 car discount means it only added $35 a month for BOTH CARS to my $100 a month insurance. (Prog). So $136mo.
It handles SO MUCH BETTER than my 2012 does. I do like the honest power from the 2012, but the 2015 has that turbo torque I love. Three driving modes (eco/Sport/touring) gave me SAME mpg. 19 city, 27 hwy. Best I could manage.
Thanks and I welcome any input. Including....Stop talking about it!!!!
-Chris
PS: The UVO system has the smaller 5" screen. Irritating. It's a touch screen too? Touch screen is good though. It only takes 1 touch to activate a screen "button". Not 10 presses like some systems. I really would like the 7" screen though. It costs $170 for used on eBay.
It is fairly complicated. I DO like how it reads texts out loud and I can respond, but UVO does not understand my NOVA English!!!??? (NO-VA means "no-go" in Spanish). I wonder what name Chevy called the Nova in Mexico/Spain??? Lol.
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That sounds great! My mom has a 2010 Forte EX and so far its bulletproof, Athough she is burning or losing some free oil change oil. Dealer oil is LETHAL
Does the 'S' in LXS stand for Safety or Sport....or both? I really want to know. Not being a smart a#$ or anything.
MPG is way better than in any Kia we own by double. Even in my moms Forte its double, so Northern Virginia teaffic really does cut fuel economy to below standard by a lot.
Beyond the features, it's a real solid little (ok not so little) car. No hint of a rattle or squeak. I think the interior is nicely done too, for an inexpensive car--hints of Audi-on-a-budget. Plastics abound but they don't look cheap. The wheel, even with no leather cover, could have been pulled off a higher class Kia (maybe it was?). Seats are firm but comfortable, lots of room in the rear (but no rear seat center armrest, as this is the base model). It's a cheap car but doesn't look/feel cheap to me. I think I could be happy with it beyond the 2 year lease, so who knows, I could buy it out after the lease is over.
And I might just do that if I keep getting MPG like I've been getting so far. It's almost too good to be true, but the gas gauge is mirroring what I'm seeing on the trip computer. My last trip beyond a mile or so was a 48 mile round trip I make a lot, 95% urban freeway. I could do mid-to-upper 30s on my 2011 Forte and could hit 40 on my 2016 Forte5 (which was rated 33 on the highway). The 2020 is rated 40 on the highway. On that last trip, in good weather for January (20s), I got 51 mpg. My son asked me if I got the hybrid Forte. I told him they don't make one.
Can't wait for winter to be done so I can keep the blue paint clean. Hard to keep a car clean in the winter in Minnesnowta.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2gjtYVLxfk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPjsXDIISp8
but a positive review. I have no need for another large (to me) sedan, but this seems to offer a lot of bang for the buck. Would never buy one in this rental spec of course! But if you want basic transportation, a good deal.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Back when I bought my 03 Avalon, I could have a hard loaded Camry for the same price as my mid-level Avalon. It was an XL but had a lot of options checked that brought it close to an entry level XLS.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
https://automobiles.honda.com/tools/current-offers?zipcode=40205
Here's the Accord LX offer:
$249 a month for 36 months with $3199 downpayment = $12,163 over 3 years
https://www.acura.com/tools/current-luxury-car-suv-offers-leasing
Acura's offer for the base model TLX:
$279 a month for 36 months with $2499 downpayment = 12,543 over 3 years
And so for just $380 over 3 years, or $10.56 a month, you can move up from a regular car to an entry-level luxury car. Of course you also have to pay for premium gas and pay a little more for insurance too, but overall it's a pretty good deal on a nicer car.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.