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Probably safer bet. I’ve read of problems without regular ATF changes and changing later on
The Elantra N-line is a pretty good deal, but since it has an msrp of about $25k a lease at $335 is obviously significantly above 1%.
And if it fails, you can always blame it on the mispronunciation of the Hoosier battery repair dude
Have learned the hard way. No deal is good if you hate the car!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Wonder if I should have given up my Ioniq PHEV for $159/mo when I did. Oh well.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
It is in my color. Love it.
I agree the wing would have to go, though.
Unfortunately, it is priced appropriately. Ouch.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
Oh well, never mind.
Showed the LF a '17 MB SL450 in white; that she liked, thought it more feminine than the '18 black one (same interior) which was $6k less. And, not feminine enough.
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
It's still tempting in that I could Carvana the RDX, and the equity could put the XC70 in my driveway with enough left for the first couple semi-substantial fixes (and would-be payments being saved toward the next). But then there's the matter of having a 16 year old car with 103K as my DD.
I have a top number in mind. Am I completely crazy?
The wing is a bit OTT, but it does add 300 pounds of downforce at 150 mph.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
Time to replace the stove/oven, it's 34 years old and original to the house. Need to do some homework and then take a ride over to Lowe's to see what the got. Wish she would've let me know when they had their Memorial Day or July 4th Day sale going. Might just scope hings out and get one during the Labor Day Sale. The automatic cleaner part hasn't worked for like 13 years already and the heating elements have both been changed a few times each. A new unit is definitely in order here!!
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)
On the subject of Fox body Mustangs ...
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2014 MINI Countryman S ALL4
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
But aren't we all?
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
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)
Also visit Lowes and talk to the salesfolks who have been there about when the next sale is coming that will include the appliances you want. They may make you a deal that is good enough to avoid waiting.
I took out the 3-year warranty on the washer dryer we bought 2 years ago. That extends the 1-year from the company with Lowes coverage. Earlier we had bought 5-year coverage on the stove and refrigerator when buying 4 appliances for the kitchen. I figured the microwave and dishwasher I'd just replace if there were problems I couldn't fix. I can replace them myself.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
I'll be dropping my vehicle off once we get the work minivan and then we'll pick it up after we're finished so I can get home. Just glad we didn't do this on a Friday where we'd have no vehicle for a few days. Oh well, such is life sometimes and am starting to think that a lease in the family might not be such a bad idea going forward. Or both of us just going back to "cheap to keep" vehicles might just be what we do going forward. But these parts can go out on any make & model, it's just that both of our German vehicles have had this same issue with mine being under warranty by just 50 or so miles and was covered under warranty. This one is on us!
But, we like the vehicle and with just under 64K on the clock, we'll fix it and hope for better luck in the future. Keep it at least another couple of years methinks.
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)
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)
Huh? How can they not tell whether the water pump and thermostat are a single unit with a very quick visual inspection?
I’d replace the thermostat if I was replacing the water pump anyway. Preventative maintenance.
Honda V6 has timing belt every 105k miles. I changed it and water pump and t stat and coolant and serpentine belt
Cheap insurance rather than another one tear down to replace something while you are right there anyway.
Your water pump is pretty taxed in south FL too.
The wing is a bit OTT, but it does add 300 pounds of downforce at 150 mph.
I don't often find myself going 150 mph in my daily driver. Taking the wing off would require paintwork too unless you just shove in some color matched bumper plugs.
https://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/842684-2015-A3-Water-Pump
"Cheap to keep" is all in one's perception. Cars are mechanical devices and any of them can break over time. Some are more reliable than others but you can't go by that one factor alone. You drive it every day and you want something that feels right to you. As for a lease, spending, say, $400 a month forever might be a false economy. If you do them right you never run out of warranty, which is good, but that comes with a cost too. Using the cheap to keep philosophy, you would buy a 3 year-old Toyota that was only driven to church on Sundays by a little old lady. But would you enjoy driving that?
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
jmonroe
I was just trying to come up with a pertinent one word answer
I know on the Golf, I've run over a couple of nails this past year and have needed new tires as they were both not repairable. Since I've had the road hazard policy on both, just cost me a small fee plus the new road hazard policy and I'm back on the road again. Stuff like this happens and we must deal with it. She needs two, maybe three new tires, so just get it done.
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)
I must be a tough guy. If I pointed out repeatedly they needed to be replaced and was ignored, I would tell her to deal with her own flat! Though in our house, the wife has no interest in doing anything car related. I just take it and get stuff done when I think it needs it. and make sure it has gas. She just gets in and drives!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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)
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)
jmonroe
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Maybe I should look at the filter on the old cargo van too.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
jmonroe
Returned from our trip to the NJ Shore. My parents rented a place in Seaside Park for 2 weeks. They invited us down to stay with them this past Monday through today. The weather Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday was absolutely perfect. We had a great time. Saw lots of cool cars & every possible permutation of Jeep Wrangler available. In the current JL Body Style, the Willys is still my favorite trim. I saw a Sarge Green with the power top and body colored hard top that looked great. There was also a 4XE Sahara in Sting Grey with body colored hard top & black wheels that I liked a lot.
I love the flat roads and bike lanes they have. I rode 12 miles with my wife on Tuesday and 20 miles with my Dad yesterday.
Seaside Park isn’t too far. Took us 2 hours 10 minutes to get there and about 2 1/2 hours to get back to CT this afternoon.
The Pilot did its job once again. We folded the 3rd row to maximize our cargo space and sat my kids (14, 12, 9) across the 2nd row. Bikes were on my 10 year old Thule hitch mounted bike rack. 3 nights we went out to dinner, I was able to put my 2 sons in the 3rd Row. My wife, mom, & daughter in the middle row. Dad rode shot gun.
I’m really going to have to think hard about replacing the Pilot. The kids have said they think 2nd row captain’s chairs might be the way to go since they are all getting older. That gives me a 6 seater. Granted I use the 7th seat a Total of 5 x a year max. We shall see what happens.
The not so good news. I came home and the house was hot. 80 degrees. Ugh. I can hear the air handler, but the compressor outside isn’t running. I go downstairs and check the breaker. It’s popped. I change the filter, reset the breaker, & still nothing. Going to call the AC company tomorrow AM.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I had the same type of ac issue. Thankfully just a capacitor
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2021 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe Granite Crystal over Saddle
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
That’s what I was thinking. I swear I’ve had the capacitor replaced in the past 5 years. I remember it being not that bad of a service call. Thanks for the help though. I’ll keep you guys in the loop.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Can you request they not put you in a Camry anymore and see how that pans out?
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
I grew up just over the bridge from Seaside. Spent many high school summer evenings there. But now I just can’t bring myself to go. Last time had to be just before or just after that damned MTV show came along and ruined it. We take the kids to a different Jersey boardwalk that I won’t disclose for fear of someone making a show about it. Lol.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive