Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous

stickguy · March 22

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 ~~crap~~ ~~Junk~~ 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.

au1994 · March 22

stickguy said:
I decided I need a cheap, 6 month lease on a non full sized PU. Car makers should jump on offering those.

Well the answer is of course Tacoma, Tacoma and Tacoma. I don’t think the Ranger or Colorado/Canyon lease particularly well. No idea on the Frontier but its due for replacement as its ancient and hasn’t been as well upgraded as the Tacoma. If its for occasional use you may not care if the deal is good enough. But my thought is the residuals are non-existent. 6 month lease? Well, a man can dream

2 years goes by before you know it though.

If you could stomach a full sized you could drive it for 2 years and probably lose very little. Heck a friend is getting quotes on his 2019 2wd Ranger Sport thats putting 1800-2000 in his pocket.

kyfdx · March 22

The typical Tacoma has so little cargo capacity, for such a long truck.

au1994 · March 22

There’s always the Tundra. Better snatch one of those up before the next gen comes about and kills the deals.

Michaell · March 22

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.

fintail · March 22

Around here most hold nothing but some stickers boasting of outdoors exploits (what's the point of any of it if you can't show it off?), groceries, or at most, a bicycle now and then.

Thinking of that, my brother's old S10 is getting to the point where he wants to cut it loose and get something else. Of course, he's eyeing a Tacoma - not a new one, he's already remarking about the insane used prices.

kyfdx said:
The typical Tacoma has so little cargo capacity, for such a long truck.

pensfan83 · March 22

au1994 said:
There’s always the Tundra. Better snatch one of those up before the next gen comes about and kills the deals.

If you can find one. Inventory is pretty thin around here.

stickguy · March 22

I really want something the size of the Maverick. Too bad that isn’t out yet.

If we didn’t already have a nice family travel car, I’d try to push the wife into a Ridgeline!

corvette · March 22

au1994 said:
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.

sda · March 22

Michaell said:
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.

tifighter · March 22

jpp75 said:

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)-

breld · March 22

The desire is strong for this...

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/840376025/overview/

I'm pretty sure they put the T6 in the current gen V60 for 2019 only. This has every option including the air suspension.

au1994 · March 22

pensfan83 said:

au1994 said:
There’s always the Tundra. Better snatch one of those up before the next gen comes about and kills the deals.
If you can find one. Inventory is pretty thin around here.

12 at the closest dealer. Mostly Crew Max 4wd

au1994 · March 22

stickguy said:
I really want something the size of the Maverick. Too bad that isn’t out yet.

If we didn’t already have a nice family travel car, I’d try to push the wife into a Ridgeline!

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.

28firefighter · March 22

I like that V60, but not at 48k.

stickguy · March 22

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.

corvette · March 22

Here's a link for anyone having trouble - it looked like it was missing a colon when I clicked on it:
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/840376025/overview/

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.

stickguy · March 22

Denim over blond looks great in person.

breld · March 22

Yeah, I love that denim blue on any Volvo and definitely with a contrasting interior.

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!

au1994 · March 22

corvette said:
Here's a link for anyone having trouble - it looked like it was missing a colon when I clicked on it:
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/840376025/overview/

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.

Color is one of my favorites, but I’m with @28firefighter not for $48k. I don’t care if its sub 10k miles or not.

ab348 · March 22

stickguy said:
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.

Here you go Stick, just get this, don't use it much or wreck it, and when you're over it I'm sure you can sell it for what you paid or more.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2014-ford-shelby-raptor-2/

tjc78 · March 22

breld said:
Yeah, I love that denim blue on any Volvo and definitely with a contrasting interior.

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!

I’m not a wagon guy, but that Volvo is a great color combo. Same exact interior as my sedan, but I don’t have the B&W audio.

jpp75 · March 22

breld said:
Yeah, I love that denim blue on any Volvo and definitely with a contrasting interior.

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!

@breld sent this to me earlier, it's definitely a unicorn which makes it difficult to price. Would I pay $48k for it? Probably not, but I do love it.

tjc78 · March 22

ab348 said:

stickguy said:
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.
Here you go Stick, just get this, don't use it much or wreck it, and when you're over it I'm sure you can sell it for what you paid or more.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2014-ford-shelby-raptor-2/

I know why they are like that, but the Raptor’s wheels are just too small IMO. Not used to seeing that much sidewall these days.

tjc78 · March 22

stickguy said:
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

au1994 · March 22

Love those subtle graphics...

stickguy · March 22

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.

stickguy · March 22

tjc78 said:

stickguy said:
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.

au1994 · March 22

That white 91 Prelude is at 16.5k and climbing.

Edit...looks like thats what it sold for.

qbrozen · March 22

breld said:
The desire is strong for this...

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/840376025/overview/

I'm pretty sure they put the T6 in the current gen V60 for 2019 only. This has every option including the air suspension.

Fantastic.
You know what would be even cooler? A Polestar.

au1994 · March 22

qbrozen said:

breld said:
The desire is strong for this...

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/840376025/overview/

I'm pretty sure they put the T6 in the current gen V60 for 2019 only. This has every option including the air suspension.
Fantastic.
You know what would be even cooler? A Polestar.

In Rebel Blue.

qbrozen · March 22

au1994 said:

qbrozen said:

breld said:
The desire is strong for this...

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/840376025/overview/

I'm pretty sure they put the T6 in the current gen V60 for 2019 only. This has every option including the air suspension.
Fantastic.
You know what would be even cooler? A Polestar.
In Rebel Blue.

Dang! I just came back to make that edit but you beat me to it! lol

au1994 · March 22

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.

explorerx4 · March 22

Thar Prelude jumped up a lot at the end, earlier today was @9,200.

corvette · March 22

au1994 said:
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.

coldinohio · March 22

this should be the next topic since dishwashers if kaput...

1.favorite car owned

2. favorite car that 'got away'-- or which one of Breld car would we have kept

au1994 said:
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.

au1994 · March 22

coldinohio said:
this should be the next topic since dishwashers if kaput...

1.favorite car owned

2. favorite car that 'got away'-- or which one of Breld car would we have kept

au1994 said:
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.

breld · March 22

qbrozen said:

breld said:
The desire is strong for this...

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/840376025/overview/

I'm pretty sure they put the T6 in the current gen V60 for 2019 only. This has every option including the air suspension.
Fantastic.
You know what would be even cooler? A Polestar.

What do you think I was searching for when I stumbled across the V60 T6?

28firefighter · March 22

au1994 said:

coldinohio said:
this should be the next topic since dishwashers if kaput...

1.favorite car owned

2. favorite car that 'got away'-- or which one of Breld car would we have kept

au1994 said:
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.

stickguy · March 22

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.

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/

stickguy · March 22

28firefighter said:

au1994 said:

coldinohio said:
this should be the next topic since dishwashers if kaput...

1.favorite car owned

2. favorite car that 'got away'-- or which one of Breld car would we have kept

au1994 said:
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)

explorerx4 · March 22

Celica looks good, although has later model rims/tires.

tjc78 · March 22

stickguy said:

tjc78 said:

stickguy said:
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.

laurasdada · March 22

Baby did a bad, bad thing...

roadburner · March 22

Favorite car: Club Sport
One that got away: 1988 M6

oldfarmer50 · March 22

qbrozen said:
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.

stickguy · March 22

explorerx4 said:
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.

stickguy · March 22

laurasdada said:
Baby did a bad, bad thing...

Dish the deets man!

stickguy · March 22

tjc78 said:

stickguy said:

tjc78 said:

stickguy said:
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.

explorerx4 · March 22

I was hoping for a bad, bad, bad thing.

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