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There’s always the Tundra. Better snatch one of those up before the next gen comes about and kills the deals.
I'm hopeful that doesn't happen, as I'd be interested in leasing another one when my lease is up. One reason I think it might not happen is because the amount of Toyota factory incentives on my deal was not that great--it was all US Bank's high residual that made the numbers work, and I don't see that going away, even if there are fewer incentives on the redesigned Tundra.
When the first wife and I had the Isuzu P'up, we had regular requests to borrow it.
I'm not sure we used it all that much as a truck.
You become everyone's best friend when you have a truck and they don't. When I had a 92 Ranger Super Cab I had multiple requests for 'help' or requests to borrow it.
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Since September 30 I've put almost 7,500 miles on the Model3 and maybe 800 miles on the C30, I find myself always getting in the Tesla even with the C30 sitting right next to it. The C30 is no longer the "fun" car and once you get used to an EV it's hard to enjoy the ICE vehicle, no matter how great it is.
With that said, I'll miss it. @Breld and I have often commented on how this is a car you just won't find again. The specs, the condition, etc., were truly one of a kind. But it really should be driven more, so we'll see how the auction goes.
This sounds sort of familiar. So far, I still have the extra car that I wouldn't be able to find again. But mostly because it does something specific the others don't (droptop)-
I might talk myself into a full sized barge if a killer deal fell in my lap. But would probably regret it, and not use it much. That would be a much better idea to get an older model, grandpas babied truck. At least that would hold value and easy resale. Plus less Bargey.
If changing houses becomes a real soon to happen thing, will have more use. But for now, still have plenty of crap to move out.
I might talk myself into a full sized barge if a killer deal fell in my lap. But would probably regret it, and not use it much. That would be a much better idea to get an older model, grandpas babied truck. At least that would hold value and easy resale. Plus less Bargey.
If changing houses becomes a real soon to happen thing, will have more use. But for now, still have plenty of crap to move out.
You already said the answer. Ridgeline. We won’t judge you.
I’d be fine with the raptor. Just not the price. I would actually prefer it stock though, without the Shelby package. And y’all know I love big sidewalls! Might be able to just ignore potholes with those tires.
I might talk myself into a full sized barge if a killer deal fell in my lap. But would probably regret it, and not use it much. That would be a much better idea to get an older model, grandpas babied truck. At least that would hold value and easy resale. Plus less Bargey.
If changing houses becomes a real soon to happen thing, will have more use. But for now, still have plenty of crap to move out.
You already said the answer. Ridgeline. We won’t judge you.
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Hey, if it serves the purpose, all good. I’m not planning to tow my house, and not trying to impress anybody. It’s actually a really useful truck.
It’s funny, we all have ‘the one that got away’ or ‘the one I should not have sold’. I think we need a new category: ‘The one of @breld’s that I would not have sold’. The Polestar would be it for me.
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It’s funny, we all have ‘the one that got away’ or ‘the one I should not have sold’. I think we need a new category: ‘The one of @breld’s that I would not have sold’. The Polestar would be it for me.
I couldn't limit myself to just one of his... The 335xi and/or 535xi, the SQ5, the Q7, the Cayenne, possibly the Durango RT.
It’s funny, we all have ‘the one that got away’ or ‘the one I should not have sold’. I think we need a new category: ‘The one of @breld’s that I would not have sold’. The Polestar would be it for me.
It’s funny, we all have ‘the one that got away’ or ‘the one I should not have sold’. I think we need a new category: ‘The one of @breld’s that I would not have sold’. The Polestar would be it for me.
The ZHP is my favorite and the one I should not have sold. That still keeps me up at night when I see a good one pop up on BaT or the owners here mention them.
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It’s funny, we all have ‘the one that got away’ or ‘the one I should not have sold’. I think we need a new category: ‘The one of @breld’s that I would not have sold’. The Polestar would be it for me.
The ZHP is my favorite and the one I should not have sold. That still keeps me up at night when I see a good one pop up on BaT or the owners here mention them.
My 4 year old told me yesterday that he wants to drive the ZHP when he's older. I'm so proud.
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Went down the BaT rabbit hole. And found this. I absolutely love it. And even close to me! I actually had one. Same year I think (maybe it was a 77), 5 speed hatch GT. Just totally rusted out. Like dangerously so. And that was in 1989 or so!
Curious what it is going to sell for. But I would be happy to take it for tooling around on nice days.
I love this one too. Get them both, and toy + PU coverered! Late run version of the PU I had (that was a 1990). Same engine/trans/body style, but mine was a 2WD. This might not be all the good at towing with the 4WD and 4 banger combo, but I guess as long as it's a little trailer and you aren't in a hurry, could work.
It’s funny, we all have ‘the one that got away’ or ‘the one I should not have sold’. I think we need a new category: ‘The one of @breld’s that I would not have sold’. The Polestar would be it for me.
The ZHP is my favorite and the one I should not have sold. That still keeps me up at night when I see a good one pop up on BaT or the owners here mention them.
My 4 year old told me yesterday that he wants to drive the ZHP when he's older. I'm so proud.
I would be happy to drive your ZHP when I am older. Or at my current age. Hey, I am almost a senior citizen so I am sure I will baby it (though I am younger than RoadBurner, so maybe that isn't a good gauge)
I might talk myself into a full sized barge if a killer deal fell in my lap. But would probably regret it, and not use it much. That would be a much better idea to get an older model, grandpas babied truck. At least that would hold value and easy resale. Plus less Bargey.
If changing houses becomes a real soon to happen thing, will have more use. But for now, still have plenty of crap to move out.
You already said the answer. Ridgeline. We won’t judge you.
Promise
Hey, if it serves the purpose, all good. I’m not planning to tow my house, and not trying to impress anybody. It’s actually a really useful truck.
It is. I actually like them lots of versatility but still easy to live with.
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Guess I haven’t given an update in a while. Benz still lies dormant. The whole driver’s side of cylinders is misfiring and I have no idea why. I have rechecked the timing and it is good. Rechecked connections. Fuses. And miscellaneous other things. Have several codes that don’t make sense to me (meaning the combo of codes has yet to reveal the cause to me). I am getting damned close to sending it to a *gasp* mechanic. Ugh!!!
Send it to the Car Wizard or the Car Ninja. Get it fixed free in return for content.
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Celica looks good, although has later model rims/tires.
Originals come along with it at least. I floated the idea past the boss wife. She was less than enthused (and by less, I mean she said "no") Based on that, I just said I would make sure not to tell her in advance if I was getting something. Hey, I got rid of my car last year to economize, not hers!)
Mostly she just remembers having to drive my rust bucket junker once when I needed the good car, and she did not enjoy the experience.
I might talk myself into a full sized barge if a killer deal fell in my lap. But would probably regret it, and not use it much. That would be a much better idea to get an older model, grandpas babied truck. At least that would hold value and easy resale. Plus less Bargey.
If changing houses becomes a real soon to happen thing, will have more use. But for now, still have plenty of crap to move out.
You already said the answer. Ridgeline. We won’t judge you.
Promise
Hey, if it serves the purpose, all good. I’m not planning to tow my house, and not trying to impress anybody. It’s actually a really useful truck.
It is. I actually like them lots of versatility but still easy to live with.
Just had to mess with you.
I can take it! Just look at it as a Pilot with an open air cargo area, which is pretty much what it is. About a foot longer though, but it is OK because it's all in the back where it doesn't bother me.
Not sure I have one that got away. I did sell a couple too soon. My 626 was one. But I never really had anything so special it would have been a keeper.
more like ones that I missed on entirely for some reason. A 1980s GTI when I didn't find a buyer for my Colt. The 5 series I backed out of the deal on when I got financial panic at the price. My BILs S2000, but only because he didn't offer it to me before my other BIL who took it. He also had an Integra. 2nd gen I think, the 4 door hot rod model. That I could have had and do kick myself over but the timing was bad. And I should have gotten the 2015 Civic Si. I am sure would still have that!
Nicest car I ever owned is actually the current RDX.
I actually have gotten fixated on having one though now as the best 2nd car option. Between getting the baby to Boston, wanting to divest some of our crapJunk Prized possessions to our son and elsewhere, while making an attempt to get the place eventually ready to sell, it seems really useful. Plus I need to get a new gas grill, which seems like enough justification to me!
The brief time I owned the Nissan in 1990, it was very useful. I bought it right as we were buying our first real house. Got lots of bulky and dirty stuff with that.
Too bad used ones are absurdly overpriced. A nice used one would be perfectly fine, if cheap leases aren’t happening.
Used trucks are beyond overpriced, they’re insane. I was looking at trucks under $10k and the junk offered was laughable.
I agree about used PUs. Every time I get this idea, I go on cars. com to look, and immediately give up. Would probably have to get new, and since those are very pricey, that leaves leasing.
A FS cargo van is too big for my taste. And the wife would never go for that in the garage. But a Transit connect, that could work! But only if it can tow, which I doubt it really can.
A family in one of our travelling Little League has a Ridgeline and they love it. Their oldest son plays hockey and as I'm sure @nyccarguy will attest it's a breeze just chucking all that gear in the bed. Same with dusty baseball gear. That cooler in the bed is also sure handy for chilling adult beverages to have with other parents drinks for the players after games and then just draining the water out the bottom.
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I like the current Ridgeline and think it seems like a good solution for lots of folks. But I don’t see many around. Don’t know if that is due to tight supply, price, or what.
My ‘02 530i sport manual is one I shouldn’t have let get away. It was so inexpensive I should have just held onto it. Paid $12k for it with 55k miles when it was about 10 years old. No way that would just be sitting on some small auto lot these days.
The Polestar too, but with some patience, those aren’t too hard to find and aren’t terribly overpriced.
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I'm pretty sure they put the T6 in the current gen V60 for 2019 only. This has every option including the air suspension.
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I really like those and it would really suit our needs and something small and fun for the wife. Ah the schemes in my head never end.
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If changing houses becomes a real soon to happen thing, will have more use. But for now, still have plenty of crap to move out.
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Maybe the artificial lighting isn't doing it any favors, but I'm not fond of that shade of blue. Too much grey, not enough navy.
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In pictures or in person, there's plenty of grey in it, so if that's not your thing I get it. But it's certainly mine!
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Edit...looks like thats what it sold for.
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You know what would be even cooler? A Polestar.
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1.favorite car owned
2. favorite car that 'got away'-- or which one of Breld car would we have kept
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Curious what it is going to sell for. But I would be happy to take it for tooling around on nice days.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1976-toyota-celica-4/
I love this one too. Get them both, and toy + PU coverered! Late run version of the PU I had (that was a 1990). Same engine/trans/body style, but mine was a 2WD. This might not be all the good at towing with the 4WD and 4 banger combo, but I guess as long as it's a little trailer and you aren't in a hurry, could work.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1997-nissan-hardbody-pickup-8/
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Just had to mess with you.
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One that got away: 1988 M6
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bosswife. She was less than enthused (and by less, I mean she said "no") Based on that, I just said I would make sure not to tell her in advance if I was getting something. Hey, I got rid of my car last year to economize, not hers!)Mostly she just remembers having to drive my rust bucket junker once when I needed the good car, and she did not enjoy the experience.
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more like ones that I missed on entirely for some reason. A 1980s GTI when I didn't find a buyer for my Colt. The 5 series I backed out of the deal on when I got financial panic at the price. My BILs S2000, but only because he didn't offer it to me before my other BIL who took it. He also had an Integra. 2nd gen I think, the 4 door hot rod model. That I could have had and do kick myself over but the timing was bad. And I should have gotten the 2015 Civic Si. I am sure would still have that!
Nicest car I ever owned is actually the current RDX.
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At least it’s not rusted like in NY:
https://sarasota.craigslist.org/ctd/d/sarasota-4x-ford-supercab/7294692574.html
Have you ever thought about getting a cargo van? Pretty much the same hauling ability but cheaper because they aren’t as sexy.
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A FS cargo van is too big for my taste. And the wife would never go for that in the garage. But a Transit connect, that could work! But only if it can tow, which I doubt it really can.
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The Polestar too, but with some patience, those aren’t too hard to find and aren’t terribly overpriced.
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