100percent Jake just had an update on his ZHP bomber (something else broke that needed to be fixed) and at the end he was driving it, and talking about the same thing. It was a long term keeper, and they just don't make cars like that any more.
Granted, I only saw the damage in the video, but the repairs he did when he got sideswiped by the monster truck seemed pretty questionable. It looked like something that some paint correction and PDR might have almost completely fixed. Worst case, take it to the Wichita Maaco and tell them you're a Youtuber, and apparently they will do a near-concours-quality job for cheap. Instead, he sourced entire junkyard doors (which I don't think were a perfect paint match or alignment) and transferred all of the inside bits to them.
some of you people must find a lot more reason to drive these days. I can barely keep 1 car in the family exercised enough. If I do add a 2nd I would probably need to put it on a trickle charger.
I have two that are on trickle chargers all winter. Before the world ended I drove 15k miles a year spread out over 4 vehicles.
I’m sure you can manage one so that you can drive around in summer with a smile on your face.
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the RDX was just tickling 5K at its one year anniversary (in March). And that is with having the TLX for 1/2 that time, but that one probably didn't do more than 1,000-1,500 in those 6 months.
today's random thoughts from my son. He informed me that he checked, and a Tacoma Sport would fit in his garage if he moved some boxes (it's actually a really deep garage). And he saw a Bronco Sport and MachE last weekend. Really liked the E, and thought if he decided to go EV it would probably be one of those. He isn't ready to go EV only now though. The Bronco, would actually fill his needs.
Can't get him hooked on the Jetta. But a friend of his is potentially coming back to the US after a couple years working overseas, and is thinking about getting a cheaper car to tide him over for a while (until the next Tesla 3 comes out?). So that could work out nicely. That is retail, so I can pad the sales price above Carvana!
I probably won't need it by the end of this year. And most likely, if I do start needing another car at some point, I'll want something different anyway. Hopefully the used car places are still paying top dollar in a month when we need to make a decision!
some of you people must find a lot more reason to drive these days. I can barely keep 1 car in the family exercised enough. If I do add a 2nd I would probably need to put it on a trickle charger.
Our driving barely changed. I suppose my wife probably drove less due to being at home for schooling again, but, with her in Ohio? Oy. I feel like I drive MORE than I did before the pandemic.
I have driven a little bit less, but my better half has driven a lot less. We had been averaging about 16k a year on the RDX and maybe 10k on the Jetta, but since the pandemic started we have done about 14k on the RDX and barely 3k on the Jetta, most of which is me driving it to work on all my night shifts, instead of just the weekend ones.
I only saw a test of the 2.0 (in car and driver) and I think that was about 5.9 0-60, so actually pretty quick (especially in that class). I would assume the 1.5 might be more in the 7.5-8.0 range? Certainly still enough for normal use, but I wouldn't want to try and tow with it!
BUT... see, this is where it gets confusing for me .... I have the Camaro. While not nearly as useful nor eye-catching as the Daytona, I can’t deny it is a helluva lot more fun. So would it be the worst thing to keep it? At least until I don’t want it anymore. Lol.
Not that we didn't see this coming when you were hatching the Camaro scheme, but don't forget that the Camaro is just a rental. What happens after the lease is up (at the latest) and you're itching for that older car again?
It is not like there is any shortage out there. Odds are pretty darned good I would not keep the Camaro for 39 mos. And odds are pretty darned good I would not keep the Charger that long, either. I mean, at some point, I’d want an upgrade.
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I don't know if the Bronco Sport trim levels here in Canada are different than in the US (I suspect not) but the 2.0T engine is available only in the top-line "Badlands" trim which comes in at $45K Cdn. The "Outer Banks" trim seems nicer to me and is a few thou less expensive but only can be had with the 1.5T engine.
Outer banks and badlands in the US have the 2.0 motor. And are pretty loaded. I’d want one of those versions anyway. About the same price, the badlands is just more off road equipped.
BUT... see, this is where it gets confusing for me .... I have the Camaro. While not nearly as useful nor eye-catching as the Daytona, I can’t deny it is a helluva lot more fun. So would it be the worst thing to keep it? At least until I don’t want it anymore. Lol.
Not that we didn't see this coming when you were hatching the Camaro scheme, but don't forget that the Camaro is just a rental. What happens after the lease is up (at the latest) and you're itching for that older car again?
It is not like there is any shortage out there. Odds are pretty darned good I would not keep the Camaro for 39 mos. And odds are pretty darned good I would not keep the Charger that long, either. I mean, at some point, I’d want an upgrade.
I'd be more inclined to keep the Charger if it was a Scat Pack or SRT with the 8HP autobox. But that's just me.
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2.0 is not available on Outer Banks trim level, only Badlands, at this point.
You are right. Blame the Ford website. I looked at the compare trims page, and they have the details columns shifted over one place, so the equipment listed under outer banks is actually for badlands.
I thought they were all sold already anyway. I wouldn’t pay the extra either.
If I was serious, I’d need to drive both engines back to back. I suspect the 1.5 will be perfectly fine, unless I wanted to be able to tow. What I probably don’t need is all the off road stuff (like the tires) on the badlands. I think outer banks is more on road/luxury oriented.
BUT... see, this is where it gets confusing for me .... I have the Camaro. While not nearly as useful nor eye-catching as the Daytona, I can’t deny it is a helluva lot more fun. So would it be the worst thing to keep it? At least until I don’t want it anymore. Lol.
Not that we didn't see this coming when you were hatching the Camaro scheme, but don't forget that the Camaro is just a rental. What happens after the lease is up (at the latest) and you're itching for that older car again?
It is not like there is any shortage out there. Odds are pretty darned good I would not keep the Camaro for 39 mos. And odds are pretty darned good I would not keep the Charger that long, either. I mean, at some point, I’d want an upgrade.
I'd be more inclined to keep the Charger if it was a Scat Pack or SRT with the 8HP autobox. But that's just me.
Of course. And that’s what my upgrade would likely be down the line anyway.
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You're overlooking the "you are what you drive" factor. The people who want to drive a "Badlands" or "Outer Banks" likely couldn't find South Dakota or North Carolina on a map, let alone drive there and go off-road. But they can swell with whatever as they putter around the suburbs.
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It is not like there is any shortage out there. Odds are pretty darned good I would not keep the Camaro for 39 mos. And odds are pretty darned good I would not keep the Charger that long, either. I mean, at some point, I’d want an upgrade.
True! I have not forgotten who asked the original question.
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I have a very difficult time spending money on things for myself. For my wife and my kids I don't even think twice. My birthday is tomorrow. You all know how much I've been wanting to get my Prelude back out on the road. I really do love the car. I bought about $600 worth of parts to have the timing belt service performed on my Prelude which will be 20 years old as of 4/27.
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This must be the promised format tweaks. Going to take some getting used to!
I’m having a hard time switching between boards. There’s no place any more where I can check my latest comments. Oh well, I was never good with change. I long for the old days where all forums were in one big list.
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This must be the promised format tweaks. Going to take some getting used to!
I’m having a hard time switching between boards. There’s no place any more where I can check my latest comments. Oh well, I was never good with change. I long for the old days where all forums were in one big list.
Do you mean by going to your profile, and clicking on your recent comments?
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Buying someone’s unknown mods? What could go wrong?
The factory Hellcat has what, 707hp? So what kind of tune would you have to do to add 300hp to an already stressed motor? I’m not an expert and suppose it could be done but I’d be scared of it blowing up on day one.
This must be the promised format tweaks. Going to take some getting used to!
I’m having a hard time switching between boards. There’s no place any more where I can check my latest comments. Oh well, I was never good with change. I long for the old days where all forums were in one big list.
The easiest way to me is just bookmarking the boards you follow. Then just click on “my bookmarks” over in the quick links menu, and you see the list, and it tells you how many new comments in each one.
I have a very difficult time spending money on things for myself. For my wife and my kids I don't even think twice. My birthday is tomorrow. You all know how much I've been wanting to get my Prelude back out on the road. I really do love the car. I bought about $600 worth of parts to have the timing belt service performed on my Prelude which will be 20 years old as of 4/27.
That's the way it should be. Your heart and wallet are both in the right place.
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This must be the promised format tweaks. Going to take some getting used to!
I’m having a hard time switching between boards. There’s no place any more where I can check my latest comments. Oh well, I was never good with change. I long for the old days where all forums were in one big list.
OF... there is a "star" to the right of the subject line header (top of the screen on each page of discussion). If you select this, which fills in the star with a gold/yellow color, then it adds it to your "My Bookmarks" list. Now, you can click on "My Bookmarks" on the top right menu bar, and there's your list of subjects! It orders them by last comment, and subjects with new comments are in bold (somewhat difficult to see with the new Fifty Shades of Grey theme).
No need to try hunting down your prior comments unless you're looking for something very specific.
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I’m sure you can manage one so that you can drive around in summer with a smile on your face.
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Can't get him hooked on the Jetta. But a friend of his is potentially coming back to the US after a couple years working overseas, and is thinking about getting a cheaper car to tide him over for a while (until the next Tesla 3 comes out?). So that could work out nicely. That is retail, so I can pad the sales price above Carvana!
I probably won't need it by the end of this year. And most likely, if I do start needing another car at some point, I'll want something different anyway. Hopefully the used car places are still paying top dollar in a month when we need to make a decision!
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I’d go for the 2.0L but I bet you have to pay for an upscale trim for that. My son’s Fusion has 240 hp and it’s reasonably quick.
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But that's just me.
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If I was serious, I’d need to drive both engines back to back. I suspect the 1.5 will be perfectly fine, unless I wanted to be able to tow. What I probably don’t need is all the off road stuff (like the tires) on the badlands. I think outer banks is more on road/luxury oriented.
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You can't please everyone.
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Here are 2 that are more your speed @stickguy
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The factory Hellcat has what, 707hp? So what kind of tune would you have to do to add 300hp to an already stressed motor? I’m not an expert and suppose it could be done but I’d be scared of it blowing up on day one.
I’m thinking this:
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No need to try hunting down your prior comments unless you're looking for something very specific.
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