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'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 guess a few of us will be watching THIS auction:
https://carsandbids.com/auctions/Kdb8X5Zj/2021-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-rubicon-4xe
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Time to cozy up to grandma or uncle Bert.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
@oldfarmer50 - in my experience, they’re not even fixing the cosmetics anymore.
This all took place in the middle of a busy Circuit Court motion hour and pretrial docket. Luckily my first assistant knows I have my priorities in order and covered for me while I was coordinating my friend's visit to my dealer.
I probably won't be doing much looking at cars for a while as over the next four weeks I have to try a sex abuse case, a murder case, and a case involving a knucklehead who ran from the police during a stop- all televised in the first episode of 60 Days In: Narcoland a few years ago...
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
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
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Did he get out of the car and run or did he go full OJ?
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I just built one on the Hyundai website. That's a lot of car for $33K (w/ a 6-Speed stick).
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
$25,500
They had about 10 new cars, total. None in the showroom, but some parked out front. Maybe 2 dozen used cars.
UCM said there is no shortage of used cars. He can get all he wants. But, he says the demand from rental car companies and Carvana are jacking up the prices. He isn't willing to load up his (huge) lot with used cars at ultra-high prices, and end up losing if the prices drop.
Also, said that they still get plenty of new cars, but most are pre-sold, by the time they hit the lot.
Just one manager's outlook.
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Another friend of mine is going to take me to pickup the JK. He's got an off road modified (that he legitimately off roads with) JL and a 392 Rubicon. He's picking me up in the 392 Rubicon and wants to drive my 4Xe.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Similar to what one told me on Monday. Funny that it was the same UCM who bought my previous 4xe. Guess he learned something between then and now.
'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 was watching a video recently with the title. “Why didn’t ancient people see blue?”. According to that person, the reason is that they didn’t perceive blue as a separate color because they didn’t have a word for it so people simply described blue as a shade of green. There also seems to be a small portion of people who can see subtle color shades beyond so called “normal” sighted people. Those folks seem to be drawn to careers in fashion or art.
In any event while I imagine science can detect infinite wavelength differences we can’t really know what another person perceives as color.
Sorry to ramble but I find how people’s perceptions can vary wildly in all sorts of situations to be fascinating.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
On the new side we we buy the entire inventory from some dealers. 20-30-40 trucks or SUVs at a time.
Many of our used units are hitting the 60k miles mark and are now being sold back to those same dealers or the auctions.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Mostly it's something I don't think about or worry about, but occasionally it does bother me. Back in 2000, I purchased a new F150, a really nice Lariat model, leather seats, all the goodies. It was an advertised special, a very good deal, and they had 6 at that price, equipped the same but different colors. My wife picked the color, which was some color that I just flat could not see. But she assured me it looked really good, and I went with it.
Apparently a lot of people liked the color. A number of people I worked with told me how much they liked my new truck, and asked me what that color was. I memorized the name of the color from the window sticker, so as not to have to explain it was "no color" to me. But after a while, it started getting to me.
I only kept that truck about 9 months, traded it in for a red truck, a color I can see.
If you want an electric car, buy one this week
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'axios if you want an electric car'
He pulled over and gave the police his name. The detective ran his record and then when he walked back to the car the defendant took off. The detective decided to call off the pursuit when the defendant started weaving in and out of some heavy traffic.
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
Thank you! I'm really happy so far and agree, it is a lot of bang for the buck. I've actually been "ordered" back to the office 2 days a week starting September, and by ordered, I mean they'd like me in as much as I can on that cadence to keep my assigned desk so I'm expecting to be driving a bit more. I'm really devastated that I'll have to spend more time behind the wheel of my toy.
Thank you! I'm really happy so far and agree, it is a lot of bang for the buck. I've actually been "ordered" back to the office 2 days a week starting September, and by ordered, I mean they'd like me in as much as I can on that cadence to keep my assigned desk so I'm expecting to be driving a bit more. I'm really devastated that I'll have to spend more time behind the wheel of my toy.
Some days I miss driving to work, but most of the time I’m thankful for being WFH 100%
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Sounds like the perfect first car to me!
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2014 MINI Countryman S ALL4
Thank you! I'm really happy so far and agree, it is a lot of bang for the buck. I've actually been "ordered" back to the office 2 days a week starting September, and by ordered, I mean they'd like me in as much as I can on that cadence to keep my assigned desk so I'm expecting to be driving a bit more. I'm really devastated that I'll have to spend more time behind the wheel of my toy.
Did Hyundai part with an "N" for sticker or less? The one I saw had Dealer markups that start making you think you might as well get a Genesis. The N's are rare but the Genesis brand has reasonable stock and inventory; at least where I went.
Any CONS on the Elantra N you've found yet besides hard plastics? BOSE sound system right? Is it decent; BOSE is known to be pretty lame from past experience. Do you have a spare tire in the trunk?
Any CONS on the Elantra N you've found yet besides hard plastics? BOSE sound system right? Is it decent; BOSE is known to be pretty lame from past experience. Do you have a spare tire in the trunk?
I paid sticker for it - nothing else except tax and tags.
Not really so far - bose sound system is meh, but I never expected anything else. No spare tire but come to think of it, I haven't looked before so I'll confirm later.
It really is a lot of fun for the $$.
No guarantees when it comes to interpretation of tax rules, but the thought is that if you enter into a binding agreement to purchase an EV prior to the signing of the bill, you will be eligible for the tax credit under the old rule.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
Not sure if that will actually lead to anything, but best case I get the option of buying a Z within the next several months. Most likely scenario is that I get a call saying they got a Z in and it can be all mine for $20k over MSRP.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
Cybertruck (I actually have an early reservation on this one, I think)
R1S
Canoo truck
Ineos Grenadier
...yes, for real.
23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
@breld , so this is so you can have 2 Rivians? Wait... no, you sold one already, right? No, it is in your sig still. I forget.
anyway, I received the same email from Lucid. Since I wrote off the $300 deposit before even placing the reservation, I went ahead and made it a "real order" and nonrefundable.
'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 have the reservation for the R1S (just made recently) and my wife made one for a Fisker Ocean.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
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2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
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
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Hoping by the start of 2024, things will go back to near normal where they have inventory sitting to test drive. I usually decide to buy & buy within a months time period if not sooner. Not sure how I feel about not test driving the particular unit I'm thinking of buying first. Just might mean that I'll need to make a quick decision then & there which I hate doing. But these are strange times we are living in & just might mean holding onto what we've both got for a good ten years or so. I'm just at about 71.5K right now & the Audi isn't too far behind at around 70.5K...figure that the A3 will pass me by by the time the holidays get here and we'll both be around 82K. Passed a Mini Cooper like Mrs. B has today and definitely liked the size...her color combo is much nicer though. I'm hoping they'll give me a decent amount of notice before they decide what to do with it as it would fit my needs perfectly to be honest. I'd need to take out a loan to cover the cost & then get it back here somehow then sell my Golf. just not sure if it'll come to fruition but would be cool if it did. I know they both take great care of their vehicles so that's not an issue. My wife could be the bigger problem as she'd think I'm crazy to even consider this even though size wise, it is the perfect vehicle for me. As nice as a Hyundai Kona is and it also being the perfect size, just no excitement there as there is with the M C, which puts that same silly grin on my face as the current V W does now. And that's what tells me I've chosen the right vehicle to purchase, when it puts that silly grin on my face when I see it. Guess it's the results of what I've come to call it, "the Sandman test". The Golf nailed it back in 2014 and the Breld's M C nailed it also! What can I say...it's my definitive test!
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)
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I have nothing on order. I’m okay with it. This is fine.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
A soft top? Bold move
'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