Just had a member request lease numbers for the outgoing Maybach - 35% residual for 36 months and 10,000 miles. The car they are looking at has an MSRP of something like $206K.
Wow $4000 a month payment .. lol.
I think the selling price was something like $175K. With a crazy amount down, he was quoted $3200/mo.
But, this was with a decent markup to the MF.
Ha ha more than my mortgage and NJ taxes. Ahh to be rich !
Well, $3200/mo is about the size of my mortgage (with taxes, etc.).
Yeah we are just under $3000. I told the wife when we moved that was the limit! She made sure we didn’t miss it by much! What’s crazy is 40% of it is taxes.
The property taxes in NJ blow my mind. Taxes are just about 15% of our mortgage.
Hoping to move somewhere much less expensive next time around, and cut the mortgage by 2/3 if all goes well.
Yep they are insane (14K)... at least the county I’m in is lower by percentage than where I came from. I’d wager @stickguy pays a lot more than me, one county north.
I’m about 35%, I think
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
My neighborhood seems to be on a shopping spree. People across the street traded in a few year old Malibu for a new Traverse (I think they are leasers, and only get chevies). And next to them, a new Infiniti QX50 in the driveway. I think it is replacing a recently departed G37 that was towed off after getting hit in the rear, with a boatload of miles on it. Puts them back to 3 Infiniti’s, and before that they had a Nissan (Z). So they seem to be keeping the company in business.
I find that name a lot less questionable than the current Eclipse or even Pathfinder.
Eclipse is worse. Pathfinder I don’t find offensive because it’s still a 4 door SUV. I know it’s a far cry from the rugged PF of the past, but you could use the same argument for the Explorer that was turned into a FWD chassis (and of course now changed back)
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No! Please!! Now that the Corvette has finally become mid-engined, and the transition is so successful, the retrograde move necessary to create a crossover or an SUV with that name would be (uh) unfortunate. I agree with the author of the article: "Get that noise out of here! And leave the Corvette alone."
2009 BMW 335i, 2003 Corvette cnv. (RIP 2001 Jaguar XK8 cnv and 1985 MB 380SE [the best of the lot])
Heard hearsay that a customer was put on a 3-year waiting list for the C8 Corvette by a dealership. That's nuts. Do they get a 2024 when it comes in, or a 3 year old 2021?
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Eclipse is worse. Pathfinder I don’t find offensive because it’s still a 4 door SUV. I know it’s a far cry from the rugged PF of the past, but you could use the same argument for the Explorer that was turned into a FWD chassis (and of course now changed back)
Heard hearsay that a customer was put on a 3-year waiting list for the C8 Corvette by a dealership. That's nuts. Do they get a 2024 when it comes in, or a 3 year old 2021?
I see plenty advertised for sale around the country. 241 on cargurus nationwide. Sure, some are BS listings. Found one in CA where the VIN shows as sold in August. But also found plenty where the VIN comes up blank, so not yet sold. There is even a silver one with Z51 pack that has been on a lot in PA for 211 days. Asking $97,500. Found a black one in NJ being advertised at MSRP ($87k).
There are also 31 used that have gone through Manheim is just the past month. All sold for over $90k.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
Passed a Jeep Gladiator yesterday. That thing is loooooong, doesn't look right to me. If I wanted a Jeep pickup, I'd want it a bit shorter for offroad use.
I like the Arteon. I like the look of the sedan yet versatility of the hatchback. They are a bit overpriced but if I can find one loaded CPO in a couple of years at a good price I will be tempted. I think they depreciate quickly, like the Passat. Alas. Both will be discontinued as everyone rushes to CUVs/SUVs.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
Man, this is a harsh review of the new Infiniti QX55 over at CNET. Too bad, as it's a good-looking rig. They treated it almost like they had mistaken it for a GM vehicle.
The reviews on that variable compression ratio turbo 4 have been pretty meh. Lots of complexity without much to show (power or mpgs), compared to the competition.
It kind of reminds me of the catfish facelift FX from around 2010, also has a fish face - another pseudo-sporty upmarket CUV "coupe", just what the world needs:
These are always the kind of cars I suspect will blindly merge into me or blindly pull out in front of me, makes me cautious.
Have driven a few of them at work. To be totally honest, they don't drive that badly, I was surprised how much I did like it! The looks are really awful...it ain't a pretty thing but it's comfortable inside and drove decently enough. Ergonomics were decent also, just hated the rear split window, like the Prius. I hate those split rear windows, hatches, whatever you call them. Bottom line, get past the looks and it isn't that bad of a vehicle. Depending on what your needs are plus your budget, it just might work for some. But again, don't get too hung up with it's looks!
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To me, Eclipse Cross would be just another unpretty but overall not too offensive cloned CUV if not for the name, which is a bit offensive to people of a certain age.
Saw one of the new 6 window Acura sedans, didn't look bad, dark color to make the big grille stand out less.
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I had to see at least 5 the other day, two with temp plates.
I get it... looks like a Tahoe at a much lower price.
It’s actually a good vehicle and can be pretty luxurious. We didn’t look at it because it was too similar to the Enclave.
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2009 BMW 335i, 2003 Corvette cnv. (RIP 2001 Jaguar XK8 cnv and 1985 MB 380SE [the best of the lot])
https://jalopnik.com/again-please-leave-the-corvette-alone-1846062780
Their strategy seems to be going toward sub brands.
2009 BMW 335i, 2003 Corvette cnv. (RIP 2001 Jaguar XK8 cnv and 1985 MB 380SE [the best of the lot])
Of course, it or an Explorer or Pilot or Acadia or Telluride or Durango etc are all as likely as each other to see more than a gravel driveway.
There are also 31 used that have gone through Manheim is just the past month. All sold for over $90k.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
The reviews on that variable compression ratio turbo 4 have been pretty meh. Lots of complexity without much to show (power or mpgs), compared to the competition.
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These are always the kind of cars I suspect will blindly merge into me or blindly pull out in front of me, makes me cautious.
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We were behind it, and my wife says, "Ewww... what is that?"
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Bottom line, get past the looks and it isn't that bad of a vehicle. Depending on what your needs are plus your budget, it just might work for some. But again, don't get too hung up with it's looks!
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)
Saw one of the new 6 window Acura sedans, didn't look bad, dark color to make the big grille stand out less.
It's hard to overstate how ugly this is, in person. I think they may have eliminated this rear-view abomination in the new 2022 version
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These are no doubt being sold for deep discounts with 0% financing.
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What were they smoking? In some ways it’s like they wanted it to be ugly and help bring down Pontiac.
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
Actually, that thing is a clean and elegant design compared to many modern Toyolex products.