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Oh…everyone of us in here has said that before. It’s a slippery slope.
BTW, I got to drive a Corolla Cross the other day for the first time. I can see why you’re attracted to it. Is that built on the same platform as the Corolla?
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
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Basic stripper but I really don’t need much else to haul junk. It would be nice to have a standard tranny again. No rust and absurdly low miles, the heart quivers. Is it too good to be true?
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
You are one the few who still knows how to operate a manual trans.
The new CEO has been quite transparent ... and blunt. There are three categories of employees - those that will be kept, those that will be around for a short while to help with "transition" activities, and those that won't have a position going forward. He is also implementing a zero based budget format for 2023.
Folks will know as soon as possible which category they will fall into, but no later than the end of November or early December. I'm holding off on making any large financial decisions until I know what my fate is.
There have already been some layoffs from within my old company.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2014 MINI Countryman S ALL4
The low miles is likely because of its limitations. More than 1 passenger? Nope. Too hot out? Nope. Bad road conditions? Nope.
But, hey, at least it has the mighty 4.3 v6. Power of a v6 with v8 fuel mileage. Ah, Chevy. What can't you screw up?
'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
Getting $2k off on the "private offer" doesn't get me excited when the dealer is adding $5k for paint coating, nitrogen filled tires, etc.
Ugh. Never a dull moment. Good luck, I wish you the best.
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
Michael, sorry to hear the news. I went through that in 2008 and never want to again. Well, now maybe if it included a good severance package (but this cheap place wouldn’t) I could take it as a hint to semi retire. Just not quite ready for that for a few years.
Hopefully the job market is still a sellers market and you land something quick.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
One of the reasons I had to get out of the corporate rat race was an owner who would pit various employees against each other. He compared it to owning two boxers who would beat each other senseless while he controlled them both.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I personally prefer honesty to deceit, and anytime there is a merger between two medium to large companies, there are going to be layoffs. Period, end of sentence, end of story.
And anytime there are upcoming layoffs, the employees are going to be ranked against each other to decide who stays and who goes. How else would they do it, a lottery?
I agree that the price is about half again too high. Two years ago it would probably be a $5k truck.
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
@Michaell
Best of luck! You are 100% taking the right approach.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
Rented an LE Toyota Corolla Cross two weeks ago, while up north and thought it was very tinny - driving it was uninspiring and just meh - not impressed, even considering it for what it is. I was glad that I had cancelled a reservation to buy a Limited that was due to come in. Compared to the LE, however, the Limited would have been better, but now that all is said and done, I am happier with the Elantra Limited, plus a $3-4k savings.
What I still fail to understand is why people are buying loaded up F-150 Platinums and GMC Denalis (parked next to one of those behemoths earlier today) when they almost never make use of the truck functions/capacity. Today's Denali was in a handicap spot in a supermarket lot so all they were hauling was a few grocery bags.
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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
Deep down, am still drawn to the Mini Cooper for some strange reason. I get that it's a BMW underneath and I really want to leave any German brand behind, but when I see certain Mini Coopers in the flesh, I can see myself throwing caution to the wind and getting one. But, as I've said before, time will tell. Like many things in my life, I fall into situations that change my life so suspect, with my next vehicle, something like that will happen again. And also lucky in that working for Enterprise, I get to drive so many different vehicles out there. It's like I do multiple test drives those days I go to work, which makes me love my job even more.
Worked almost nine hours yesterday and was beat when I got home, but hey, was off just shy of a month, so I just need to get my strength back. And there won't be a paycheck this week again, which ain't no fun. Am trying to bank as much money as I can right now so when the time does come when I'm ready to buy something, I'll be able to put more down & take out a smaller loan as this will be the first time since before I was married that I needed to take out a loan to get something newer. Have been lucky enough to have always had the cash put aside to buy them all outright.
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)
@Sandman6472 - I leased the 2023 Wrangler not to replace my 2022 Wrangler. Once my lease is funded, I’m going to try and sell it for a few sheckles more than I paid for it.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Last week I was driving my wife’s Highlander, and noticed a wind noise coming from the sunroof. I opened up the sunshade, and heard a lot more wind and was supposed to be coming into the car. I got out of the car and looked on top, and there was a 1/8 inch gap on the back right corner of the sunroof. Monday morning I called the Toyota dealer and made an appointment telling them that I was going to drop it off on Tuesday and if they could work on it Wednesday. Yesterday drop the car off so my service advisor he said I’ll check it out. This morning I got a call around 10 o’clock while I was in Temple, the car is done. The guides that hold the sunroof in place somehow became loose so the tech took them apart and re-tighten them.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
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)
For the Jeep, which lease is cheaper? I assume you will shop them both and see which one to flip makes more sense?
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
We have had a few problems with it but relatively minor. Some kind of electronic module failed a few years ago leaving it undriveable but was only a $250 fix. A front brake line failed and replaced for around the same amount. The clutch was replaced after attempting to back a 20 ft trailer into our sign shop at a 90 degree angle. That repair was $1200. It has the original front end, exhaust and suspension. AC has never been touched and is still ice cold.
I upgraded the wheels 5 years ago with brand new alloys and tires off of a new 2017 Silverado that I found from a shop on ebay that upgrades new trucks to larger wheels. They were $1100 including shipping and arrived mounted and balanced I also wrapped it in metallic silver, added some ebay LED headlights and tailights and it looks great for a work truck. Repairs on these trucks are cheap.
Parts are plentiful and mechanics love to work on them because most components are very easily accessible.
On a Ford that's a moonroof reset(programming).
At this point, hoping to not have to do anything major for the next couple of years!
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)
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
The 2022 is a much cheaper lease ($508 per month vs. $630). It also has many more creature comforts (leather, power roof, I ordered it in November (I think) and took delivery at the end of March. Since then, there have been MSRP hikes, option & option package price hikes, and of course money factor hikes.
For example, the Gorilla Glass was a $95 option on my 2022 Sahara, now I think it is a $395 or $495 option.
My Sahara has the $795 towing package. That same option is now $1,095.
My plan is to flip the ‘23 Rubicon and get rid of the Sahara once the warranty is up. I’ve had it just over 6 months and have over 12,000 miles on it.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
As much as I like the Corolla Cross, am afraid it might not live up to my expectations and it's "fun to drive factor". I know most Corolla's I drive at work are a bit on the boring side, as I do like something with brisk acceleration if needed. Guess I just need to come up with a spread sheet if you will, and rate the contenders to see where they land. Variables like good mpg's and brisk acceleration are as important as that fun factor but must be optioned the way I prefer. We were laughing the other day as we passed the Delray Beach Toyota store that I'm still waiting for word on the C C I asked about with the options I'd want. I knew it could be hard to find, a "unicorn" according to the sales guy I was dealing with but I let him know I'm really in o hurry & could wait till a 2023 or even a 2024 model equipped the way I want comes in. We're still waiting!
Come next summer, it'll be time for the next oil change/rotation, been doing it once a year, the oil change/filter, as just not driving the miles I used to. A light did come on last week, the "EPC" light, but within a day, it was gone. So luckily, she's behaving and now that the new battery has been installed, don't for see any more issues cropping up...if my luck holds out!
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)
But at least you have a firm $25,000 from QB on the table!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Though a quick look at the Elantra shows I can get an SEL for roughly $325/mo, which I suppose counts as a fair deal now.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2014 MINI Countryman S ALL4
Potentially unreliable models, you say? After test driving the A5 the other night, I am increasingly tempted to see if the cargo space in a current generation Q5 or A4 allroad is workable. Part of that may be the fact I slept on a 21 Outback XT which is no longer available.
Still haven’t tried to talk the wife out of her Jetta in favor of a Lexus IS. Also slightly wondering if the Acura dealer will take a big enough swing at my RDX to make a newer RDX viable.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
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Just stacking up the imports over here. Bought one last night for my son, who will be getting his license in Feb.
It is a 1996 with 28k miles and the best condition report of anything I have bought from Japan to date. And, yes, 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
Q - is this the fourth import now?
Are you driving the Gloria around?
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
For every reason you post above I should NOT be leasing anything… but I enjoy it and don’t have too many other vices, so that’s that!
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
Truck rolled over 1000 miles yesterday. I really can’t believe how much I love the beast. Have only used the bed once so far.
Don’t want to jinx it, but after draining the last tank of 93 from BJs and filling up with cheap 87 the cold start issue hasn’t been there in three days. Finger crossed. Maybe it was just bad gas.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
I’m surprised to see left hand drive cars in Japan. Certainly plain old sedans like that.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Gloria
Pajero
Suzuki Wagon R (arriving next week)
Alto Works (November)
Astra
I'm still trying to get title processed. Resent paperwork on the Gloria like a week and a half ago. Fingers crossed.
'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
Went to gym last night, white Audi A4 with all the lights flashing, no horn. As I enter the gym, it stops. A little while later, an elderly gentleman knocks on the door, does anyone in here own a white Audi A4, all the lights are flashing.
Young dude on the treadmill says it's his. And it started doing this every time it rains, coincidentally just out of warranty.
I said great, I've got an A7. He said he saw it, it's a beauty. 'Tis, indeed. While under warranty, especially. Having written that, no issues after 18+ months, 15k miles. Other than the occasionally flaky MMI, usually solved with a reboot.
'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...)