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I'd say something like 2 or 3 ten-hour days or 3 eight hour days would be good. We've got an Enterprise Car Rental hub here in Alamogordo but that's about it. Las Cruces is 70 miles west and El Paso is 90 miles south.
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
My wife has no qualms about stopping by my dealer, but then she knows my SA as well as the service manager and the new car manager- dating back to when I worked there
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
Having owned BMWs for going on 4 decades a BMW(or Mini) is virtually always my default choice. That said, I did keep my Mazdaspeed for 8.5 years and I’ve owned my Wrangler for 20 years. I have considered a Mustang GT a couple of times, but the local Ford dealers always manage to cure me of that temptation.
About the only cars that might cause me to stray from an M2 Comp are the GR Corolla and the new Z, but as I mentioned above, the current market is so insane that I’m content to keep the 2er for the time being.
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
Until the last 18 months we've had a Honda/Acura as a primary vehicle since 2003. I still like them and probably will buy another in the future especially if the Audi/VW disappoint and act up as they get older. I like Mazda too.
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
You better hurry on that one. I’ve never seen a 1776 motor 😂🤣
You better hurry on that one. I’ve never seen a 1776 motor 😂🤣
It recently declared its independence from the Beetle and is currently on the side of the road in NM.
But seriously, I’d ask for better pictures of the metal right above the side steps on the fenders and doors. Looks like rust from where I sit - especially with the floor boards being switched to fiberglass (probably due to rust)
Problem is, I think getting a rust-free Bug for under $5k may be unrealistic.
'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
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Mmm
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Where @oldfarmer50 comes from those would be considered “typical character spots”.
jmonroe
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Where @oldfarmer50 comes from those would be considered “typical character spots”.
jmonroe
Up here that would be considered showroom new.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
1200+ miles in 2 days.
- Ray
Luv the M340i seats - comfort & support!
PS: 40 MPG on the highway!!!
range after fill - over 580 miles...
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
BMW sport seats are hard to beat; I won’t consider a BMW with standard seats.
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
My neighbor's new Outback, actually about 3 months old. They did a factory order and was able to get it below MSRP. There was some type of incentive they were able to apply. I doubt that is the case now.
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
Good for them getting something below MSRP this day and time. They deserve an award!!
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
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2014 MINI Countryman S ALL4
The Monty has landed.
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2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
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I, both OF & I work for Enterprise Holdings (Rental) as drivers/transporters. It's probably the easiest job in the world. Since you seem to live so close to one, a no-brainer actually. We have some guys working 2 days/week while the other do 3 days/week. It gets us out of the house so our wives can have their quiet time and it's fun! Every day is different then the last one & everybody is super nice. There really are no down sides to it. Or boss is pretty flexible with time off, we get a 401K and profit sharing as part time employees. Was hired to do 25/week which is fine but we usually end up closer to 30. Get paid every other week and, it's fun!!
Look on Indeed.com to see if they have an ad up or just go over and ask about employment opportunities. You won't be sorry!
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)
Let us know the end result, worth the effort?
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
Sounds like you did some real tweaking and you’ll probably be satisfied with the results.
However, you were doing just fine until you brought GM into the conversation. You do know you’re going to hear about that from our poster buddy, right?
jmonroe
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Did you use Dynamat? That's what we used 30 or 40 years ago, I'm not sure if they still make that brand.
Having owned BMWs for going on 4 decades a BMW(or Mini) is virtually always my default choice. That said, I did keep my Mazdaspeed for 8.5 years and I’ve owned my Wrangler for 20 years. I have considered a Mustang GT a couple of times, but the local Ford dealers always manage to cure me of that temptation.
About the only cars that might cause me to stray from an M2 Comp are the GR Corolla and the new Z, but as I mentioned above, the current market is so insane that I’m content to keep the 2er for the time being.
You and @rayainsw came to mind when I typed the previous message about BMWs and Mercedes. Some brands just fit us and fulfill our wants/needs better than others.
Speaking of Hondas, son is still trying to track down an Accord Sport 2.0t. Tough to come by in the IN, OH, KY area. Some 1.5t cars around. But, the Hybrids and 2.0t Sports are a tough get.
Got my dealer looking for one. But, they really have no clue what’s supposed to arrive on the lot. They say they order specific configurations, but when (if) they do show up, the cars have little relevance to what they ordered. Plus, they’re getting 1/10th of the cars they’ve ordered. That’s with them being made 2 hours north of where we live.
So much cool stuff comes up there and I talk myself out of bidding because I have not completed the process for the first one yet and still have concerns.
But a Volvo Bertone 262 coupe and a Peugeot 205 Rallye are both crossing the block tonight. MUST RESIST. Oh, and both are LHD.
'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
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
'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
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2014 MINI Countryman S ALL4
Pixs?
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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Hey, thanks Sandman! I will consider looking in to that. They're right on White Sands Blvd. and ususally they've got a bunch of Nissan's up front. Some Kia's, too. That sounds just right for me because driving is not looked at like work to me. I'd dig doing that and getting paid for it, too!
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
The interior of the car is really fairly spartan. I'm holding off until flight prices on Alaska Airlines drop about a hundred dollars before I fly to Portland, OR. Interestingly that happens on June 1st. I have a really cool app called Hopper. I can type in any starting airport and any destination airport and it gives you all the flights leaving that day. So you can plan for your trip. This itch is needing scratching so I'm just gonna ride it out and see where it takes me.
The seller's right over the ORE-WA border on the Washington state side. I mean, he'd have a grand total of about 3 miles ta reach PDX with the 1970 VW Beetle. It's lowered and it's in pretty good shape. I'll be e-mailing shortly, probably today, with a poop-ton of questions. I actually can't think of one right now, though, because I've got some other things on my retired mind. Things like, should I play a game of Roger Clemens MVP baseball on my vintage Gameboy, or...go to the Zip's Car Wash to wash the '21 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick in Sparkling Silver and black trim. Looks better than if I got my favorite team's colors, the Seahawks colors are blue, silver and bright green. The silver and black looks better on the Kia but I think the Seahawk's colors would look awesome on the 1970 VW Bug. That's a favorite two-tone for people with these Bug's, light blue and white, and, I must say, it looks as awesome as Russell Wilson going deep, deep, deep, deep to Tyler Lockett for a long gain to the Bucs 8-yard line. Oh, wait a minute, the Seahawks won't have Russell Wilson in 2022! Funny thing is is they play Denver in their first regular season game, on Sept.12, 2022, at 6:15PM Mountain Time. It's at Seattle. And Pete Carroll seems to want to take his chances with Geno Smith. I agree with him, don't sign Baker Mayfield or Drew Brees. Geno Smith knows the Hawks system and he played way above average last year when Russell was healing from the finger dislocation surgery inflicted on him by Aaron Donald-Donald Aaron of the Los Angeles Rams. I'm very suspicious of people that name their son two first names. Think about it. How annoying.
I'm using synthetic oil now, too. I go back and forth on oils but I do think synthetic oil baby's your car's engine more and kind of makes things smoother for a longer period of time. Prove me wrong on that because I'd love ta hear you guy's opinions on dino oil vs. synthetic oil.
Car wash it is, dudes.
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
Condition exterior - pretty good. All original, no paint work. In the direct sun, you can see some light scratches and swirls although most dark colors show that. A paint correction would probably help, but it's not my top priority. No dents or damage anywhere.
Condition interior - very good. Some wear on the leather drivers seat, but others very good. No scratches on the interior bits - not even in the cargo area which is surprising to me. Everything works - even the power antenna connected to the stereo (remember those?). Third row comes out without tools. Second row comes out with 8 bolts. One good vacuum and I'm pretty darn happy with the inside.
Driving - remember when SUV's weren't crossovers? That's how this drives. I will say the outward visibility is exceptional. If you've ever been in the original classic Range Rover, it's like that. Tall seating position relative to the glass - there's window at my elbows. It's slow, but the throttle calibration is purposely touchy to make you think it's quicker off the line then it is. The steering feels like it's at least 5 turns lock to lock. But there's something authentic and endearing about driving it. I knew what I was signing up for.
I've got it scheduled for a full buyer's inspection at a local shop to establish the base line mechanically. And new tires are on the way. This will be my retro overlander project made to do the state backcountry discovery routes (https://www.mountainzone.com/map/washington-backcountry-discovery-route-wabdr/). Nothing hardcore. I have a number of friends that do these and figured it's time to join up. I think I want to pull those factory running boards. Discovered last night that they're actually illuminated
23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Brave man!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
'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
'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
Though I have no desire to deal with finding parts for a gray market French car that was never sold here. Still cool though.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
That said, let's all wait to see what actually happens.
From years back, there's much (very much) talk and very little action.
That’s what I thought also when I saw that pic.
Of all the car styles to copy, why choose a Gremlin? But maybe the Peugeot was first. I’m not that much of a car guy to follow that stuff.
jmonroe