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  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 16,417
    qbrozen said:

    Sigh.
    Gloria buyer is a ghost. C&B is reaching out to 2nd bidder. I'm sure they will decline.

    Ugh. You've got to be kidding me!

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  • au1994au1994 Member Posts: 3,377
    That really sucks @qbrozen

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  • tjc78tjc78 Member Posts: 15,900

    Brutal Q. What is their policy? Do you get another ad on the house?

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  • roadburnerroadburner Member Posts: 17,345
    Michaell said:

    If you're looking for a house with a 27,000 square foot garage, this might be the place for you!

    I'd prefer this humble estate.

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  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 19,078
    edited November 2022
    Michaell said:

    If you're looking for a house with a 27,000 square foot garage, this might be the place for you!

    A monument to bad taste and a lack of direction, I think.

    He's divorced now so I imagine his fortune is half of what it once was. The party bus he bought to go to Broncos games hasn't been used in years. I suspect the Hugh Hefner grotto he built has an interesting if not totally pleasant history.

    His grandfather founded Yellow Pages and his father grew it (The Berry Company) to great heights before he cashed out in 1986. He got out at a good time.

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  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,385

    Oh man, Q. That really stinks.

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  • sdasda Member Posts: 6,964
    qbrozen said:

    Sigh.
    Gloria buyer is a ghost. C&B is reaching out to 2nd bidder. I'm sure they will decline.

    That bites. Will C&B block that person from future bids?

    2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav

  • rayainsrayains Member Posts: 28
    qbrozen -
    I am sorry to hear that.
    I know you were very invested in a
    favorable [ better ] outcome here...
    - Ray
    I could never try such a thing..
    I really respect your trying!
  • henrynhenryn Member Posts: 4,289
    qbrozen said:

    Apparently the 2nd bidder is in at 8400.

    Yes, they supposedly keep the deposit from bidder 1 (I guess that’s more profit for them) and ban the user.

    How much is the deposit? Not that it matters very much to you if you don't get it, but losing a substantial deposit should discourage most people from bidding without intending to actually buy.
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  • MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 240,976
    roadburner said:

    Michaell said:

    If you're looking for a house with a 27,000 square foot garage, this might be the place for you!

    I'd prefer this humble estate.
    I've seen that, too.

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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 32,930
    henryn said:

    qbrozen said:

    Apparently the 2nd bidder is in at 8400.

    Yes, they supposedly keep the deposit from bidder 1 (I guess that’s more profit for them) and ban the user.

    How much is the deposit? Not that it matters very much to you if you don't get it, but losing a substantial deposit should discourage most people from bidding without intending to actually buy.
    You pay the full buyer's fee up front. So, in this case, they will have pocketed $382.50 from buyer 1 and nearly that again from buyer 2. Would seem they benefit from flaking bidders, so not much desire to deter them, I'd imagine.

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  • tjc78tjc78 Member Posts: 15,900

    Has anyone checked out the new Dodge Hornet yet? Looks pretty good on paper. Interior is very nice.

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  • henrynhenryn Member Posts: 4,289
    qbrozen said:

    henryn said:

    qbrozen said:

    Apparently the 2nd bidder is in at 8400.

    Yes, they supposedly keep the deposit from bidder 1 (I guess that’s more profit for them) and ban the user.

    How much is the deposit? Not that it matters very much to you if you don't get it, but losing a substantial deposit should discourage most people from bidding without intending to actually buy.
    You pay the full buyer's fee up front. So, in this case, they will have pocketed $382.50 from buyer 1 and nearly that again from buyer 2. Would seem they benefit from flaking bidders, so not much desire to deter them, I'd imagine.
    I can see where the company would benefit. On the other hand, I would be reluctant to bid and not mean it if I were going to be out that much money. That's not exactly pocket change, at least not for most of us.

    A case of Buyer's Remorse, I suppose.
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  • Sandman6472Sandman6472 Member Posts: 6,968
    That totally sucks! Why bid in the first place if you really aren't going to follow through. it's like ripping your money into useless pieces! Hopefully the next bidder in line will take it as it really is a very nice vehicle. But I guess when dealing with this kind of business model, some flakes are going to fall through the cracks. Just another hassle to go through in a process that really sems to take too long and is too complicated. Hopefully going forward, all your ducks will fall into place and you'll be selling as many vehicles as you can get your hands on...all for a decent profit to!

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  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 10,259
    @stickguy - do you use Waze via CarPlay in your Mav? The speed readout on mine fluctuates wildly (and I have the current version of Sync software on the Mav, as well as the current Waze app and iOS version). I think the phone receives GPS data from the vehicle it's plugged into when in CarPlay mode, but that data seems inferior to the phone's own sensors.

    Also, got the bed liner today. Instructions recommend installing the hook and loop fasteners on the bed and tailgate when they are 65 degrees or above. Best I can do is tomorrow afternoon.
  • Sandman6472Sandman6472 Member Posts: 6,968
    It's been nice to have a three day weekend and for once, didn't miss work! Think I'm a bit tired of it all and possibly need to cut back a bit. Having more bad days than good, which makes me just want to stay home. Discussed all this with my pain doctor last week and he advised me to maybe cut back at the beginning of the year and see how it goes. I can always make coming back on board for three days part of the proposal like in 6 months or so. I just don't want to get that burned out again like I did in 2019 at Hertz, where I was weeks away from quitting. And if the Enterprise gig had not come through, am quite sure I would've left for awhile. But the prospect of a new job so close to home was something I just couldn't say no to.
    Think I do need some more time off so I guess I'll be talking with my boss soon.

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  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 10,259
    edited November 2022
    2022 punch list to date... Please let me know if I've missed any:
    2022 punch list (total 33):
    01/10/22 qbrozen 2022 Subaru WRX
    01/12/22 breld 2022 BMW X5 PHEV
    02/04/22 qbrozen 2022 RAM TRX
    02/19/22 breld 2022 Ford Bronco 4 door
    02/24/22 nyccarguy 2022 Toyota Highlander
    03/09/22 28firefighter 2008 Infiniti G35 100k
    03/24/22 nyccarguy 2022 Jeep Wrangler 4xE
    03/28/22 mjfloyd1 2022 Honda CR-V Touring hybrid
    04/19/22 breld 2004 BMW 330i ZHP (from 28firefighter)
    04/25/22 graphicguy 2022 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring
    05/08/22 tifighter 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Limited 35k
    05/24/22 jpp75 2022 Rivian R1T
    06/21/22 28firefighter 2022 Tesla Model Y
    06/21/22 carnaught 2023 Hyundai Elantra Limited
    07/01/22 Anonymous_posts79 2022 VW ID.4
    07/22/22 breld 2022 Rivian R1T
    07/28/22 28firefighter 2022 Hyundai Elantra N
    07/28/22 breld 2023 MINI Cooper S
    08/02/22 carnaught 2022 Honda CR-V Touring
    08/xx/22 qbrozen 2022 Mercedes Sprinter 2500 4x4
    08/23/22 tjc78 2022 RAM 1500 36/10 lease
    08/28/22 dad23 1966 Ford Mustang fastback
    08/28/22 tifighter 2020 BMW M2 Comp 10k
    08/29/22 qbrozen 1995 Suzuki Alto Works Turbo 44k
    09/06/22 xwesx (son) 2009 Subaru Forester 155k
    09/10/22 breld 2020 Mercedes E450 21k
    09/24/22 breld 2022 Mercedes GLC300
    09/29/22 nyccarguy 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe
    10/12/22 jpp75 2021 Volvo V60 T8 25k
    10/29/22 rayainsw 2022 BMW X3 M40i
    10/29/22 laurasdada 2022 BMW X3 30i
    11/17/22 corvette 2022 Ford Maverick
    11/26/22 breld 2022 Ford Mustang GT Performance Package
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 57,136
    Does buying my leased car count as a punch? B)
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 50,507
    33? I might have a shot at winning this year!

    as long as we can keep the Breld family contained...

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 50,507
    corvette said:

    @stickguy - do you use Waze via CarPlay in your Mav? The speed readout on mine fluctuates wildly (and I have the current version of Sync software on the Mav, as well as the current Waze app and iOS version). I think the phone receives GPS data from the vehicle it's plugged into when in CarPlay mode, but that data seems inferior to the phone's own sensors.

    Also, got the bed liner today. Instructions recommend installing the hook and loop fasteners on the bed and tailgate when they are 65 degrees or above. Best I can do is tomorrow afternoon.

    65? you must live in the tropics. up here, I wouldn't be getting that in until April at best! though it did hit 44 with only 12mph winds today, so I pulled out the hose and buckets and finally got the salt washed off the RDX!

    on the mav, I use car play but not waze. I never got into that and still use google maps because I am used to it. never had an issue with it either. Though reading this, it seems that Waze gives you a speedometer reading too? Not sure what that does since there is a big readout on the dash already!

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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 32,930

    Missing a lot of mine, if you want to count them all. I’ve had the Gloria for like 4 months. Got 2 4xes this year, I think. Other than the Gloria, have the Suzuki R Wagon and Mitsu Pajero in the driveway. Paid for the Opel coming in 2 weeks and paid for the 2 Pajero Minis, although not arriving till first week of Jan. We also got my wife’s S90 this year. I think that covers it.

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  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 10,259
    stickguy said:

    on the mav, I use car play but not waze. I never got into that and still use google maps because I am used to it. never had an issue with it either. Though reading this, it seems that Waze gives you a speedometer reading too? Not sure what that does since there is a big readout on the dash already!

    Yeah, there is a speed overlay, like the image below. Is very accurate when the phone isn't connected to the Mav, but if I'm driving at a steady 65 MPH per the instrument cluster readout, it will say 65, 61, 72, 67, etc... Never had an issue in other vehicles.


  • tjc78tjc78 Member Posts: 15,900

    That’s a weird one with the speed. Never seen a variance like that. In our XC90 road side speed signs confirm that it reads 2 MPH slow and Waze matches that.

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  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 10,259
    edited November 2022
    @qbrozen - added most of those to the 2022 list and the two Pajero Minis to the 2023 list.
  • laurasdadalaurasdada Member Posts: 4,724
    Glad to be on the list! But (what the heck is wrong with me!), I still just haven't been able to reconcile buying the third car. As I listened to the rain crash and the wind howl last night, I cringed at the thought of the A7 living outside. And, you just know that a hard snow's gonna fall... Yes, I'm a wimp.
    Prices are coming down, at least for the small sample set that I've been eyeing.

    '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...)

  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 22,644
    Sandman6472 said:

    That totally sucks! Why bid in the first place if you really aren't going to follow through. it's like ripping your money into useless pieces! Hopefully the next bidder in line will take it as it really is a very nice vehicle. But I guess when dealing with this kind of business model, some flakes are going to fall through the cracks. Just another hassle to go through in a process that really sems to take too long and is too complicated. Hopefully going forward, all your ducks will fall into place and you'll be selling as many vehicles as you can get your hands on...all for a decent profit to!

    I imagine your wife declaring “over my dead body”! Would take some of the desire out of you.

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  • jmonroe1jmonroe1 Member Posts: 7,539
    laurasdada said:

    Glad to be on the list! But (what the heck is wrong with me!), I still just haven't been able to reconcile buying the third car. As I listened to the rain crash and the wind howl last night, I cringed at the thought of the A7 living outside. And, you just know that a hard snow's gonna fall... Yes, I'm a wimp.
    Prices are coming down, at least for the small sample set that I've been eyeing.

    ————————————————-
    I’m glad I don’t live in an area where
    the snow falls hard. :'(

    jmonroe
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  • laurasdadalaurasdada Member Posts: 4,724
    I actually enjoy snow (as I've oft-mentioned, skier); I've never had a problem with it, be it shoveling, driving or snowmanning! Winter sans-snow is just gray and ugly.
    The day after we moved in here, 26" of snow fell. Which was forecasted, hence we moved the moving date up a day. Couldn't see out the windows as the wind had plastered snow on them! We have a nice ocean view, or so I was told...
    And, of course, winter snow is expected, and a much better alternative to some of the other weather that Ma Nature can throw around!

    '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...)

  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 16,417
    @corvette - I've been using WAZE for a number of years now. Just about 2 months ago, I plugged my phone in and Google maps came up. The interface is MUCH less glitchy than WAZE and it seems to run faster. You can't tell people about the "smokey" hiding on the road or the vehicle stopped on shoulder, but it does seem to be smoother. Rerouting is pretty much instant.

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 50,507
    Google does tell you about stuff like police (I think) and accidents, etc. I believe google bought Waze at some point so uses that stuff from them.

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  • MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 240,976
    stickguy said:

    Google does tell you about stuff like police (I think) and accidents, etc. I believe google bought Waze at some point so uses that stuff from them.

    It does. I use Waze when I'm in CA, driving from San Diego to my old hometown (about 200 miles, through the heart of LA). When I went there in August, Waze had me take the 405 north on the west side of town, but on the southbound trip, it navigated me further east before heading south on I-15.

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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 32,930
    Just had the garage door place here. Costing me $7700 to change all 3 doors to raise to the ceiling. Ouch! Only cost me $4k a little more than 2 years ago to replace all 3 doors, motors, and tracks. Now nearly double and not even getting new doors with it. Hindsight. Shoulda done this originally.

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 50,507
    Must be more complicated than I thought. Seems like just swapping the straight and 90 degree bend pieces. Like redoing a hot wheels track!

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  • breldbreld Member Posts: 6,709
    We got a rather pleasant 3-4 inches of snow overnight here in the Denver area. Enough to make it feel like the holidays, but not enough to mess things up.

    We got Blizzaks put on the Mach E last night. My E450 (with its Blizzaks) is in the shop still so I'm just driving around my Polestar, which is perfectly fine with the all seasons. Winter tires tend to be overkill for our conditions, but we do like having them.

    Also had our electrician come by last night to provide a bid for a second charger in the garage, so hopefully that will get done within the next couple weeks. I still have our older 32 amp Chargepoint which should be just fine, so at least we don't have to buy the charger itself. Not that the wiring is cheap.

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  • breldbreld Member Posts: 6,709
    qbrozen said:

    Just had the garage door place here. Costing me $7700 to change all 3 doors to raise to the ceiling. Ouch! Only cost me $4k a little more than 2 years ago to replace all 3 doors, motors, and tracks. Now nearly double and not even getting new doors with it. Hindsight. Shoulda done this originally.

    Wow. I just had breakfast with a friend yesterday who is wanting to do the same thing in his garage. He said something to the effect that the angle of the door when open caused increased stress and perhaps needed a stronger motor for the opener? Is that part of the issue/cost?

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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 32,930
    stickguy said:

    Must be more complicated than I thought. Seems like just swapping the straight and 90 degree bend pieces. Like redoing a hot wheels track!

    I thought the same, but he pointed out you can't use the same type of overhead motor. Makes sense when you look at it and think about it. The overhead pulls a chain that is attached to the door with a hinged arm. If the motor was on the ceiling, that hinged arm would need to be about 6 or 7 feet long, and the angle it would create would be pretty darned impossible for the motor to pull it. Not to mention, the arm would cut into that very space you are trying to create. The high-rise setup utilizes a side-mount motor, so no center track at all.

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  • jmonroe1jmonroe1 Member Posts: 7,539
    roadburner said:

    oldfarmer50 said:

    Sandman6472 said:

    That totally sucks! Why bid in the first place if you really aren't going to follow through. it's like ripping your money into useless pieces! Hopefully the next bidder in line will take it as it really is a very nice vehicle. But I guess when dealing with this kind of business model, some flakes are going to fall through the cracks. Just another hassle to go through in a process that really sems to take too long and is too complicated. Hopefully going forward, all your ducks will fall into place and you'll be selling as many vehicles as you can get your hands on...all for a decent profit to!

    I imagine your wife declaring “over my dead body”! Would take some of the desire out of you.
    A few years ago on another board we were discussing the private sale of a new Ducati that had just 22 miles on it. The guy selling it lived approximately 22 miles from the Duc dealer so the consensus was that the guy bought it, rode it home, wife saw it, and it was game over.

    In contrast, a hand-wringing bed wetter asked my wife why she wasn't concerned/worried when I bought my Triumph S3 and she told that person that if her husband was going to have a mid-life crisis affair she would prefer it be with something with two wheels as opposed to two legs.
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    True, and if need be she could flatten the tires on the bike with relative ease. Whereas the two legged one might fight back. :'(

    jmonroe
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  • jmonroe1jmonroe1 Member Posts: 7,539
    qbrozen said:

    stickguy said:

    Must be more complicated than I thought. Seems like just swapping the straight and 90 degree bend pieces. Like redoing a hot wheels track!

    I thought the same, but he pointed out you can't use the same type of overhead motor. Makes sense when you look at it and think about it. The overhead pulls a chain that is attached to the door with a hinged arm. If the motor was on the ceiling, that hinged arm would need to be about 6 or 7 feet long, and the angle it would create would be pretty darned impossible for the motor to pull it. Not to mention, the arm would cut into that very space you are trying to create. The high-rise setup utilizes a side-mount motor, so no center track at all.
    ————————————————-
    If the motor is on the side vs. on the top via a rail connected to the center of the door, thereby balancing the door when its being lifted, does that require stiffening the door panels so they don’t rack when being lifted from only one side?

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 50,507

    I think you need a wall Mount (torsion?) spring. I have that at my new house. I saw a video on installing an opener with one of those. It just clamps onto the end of the bar that the spring is on.

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 50,507

    https://www.menards.com/main/doors-windows-millwork/garage-doors-openers/garage-door-openers/chamberlain-reg-wall-mounted-ultra-quiet-garage-door-opener/rjo20/p-1528698563895-c-12367.htm

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  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 22,644
    laurasdada said:

    I actually enjoy snow (as I've oft-mentioned, skier); I've never had a problem with it, be it shoveling, driving or snowmanning! Winter sans-snow is just gray and ugly.
    The day after we moved in here, 26" of snow fell. Which was forecasted, hence we moved the moving date up a day. Couldn't see out the windows as the wind had plastered snow on them! We have a nice ocean view, or so I was told...
    And, of course, winter snow is expected, and a much better alternative to some of the other weather that Ma Nature can throw around!

    You may take all of mine with no obligation.😢

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  • sdasda Member Posts: 6,964

    Our 6yr old water heater has failed. I had it installed and some additional plumbing work done at the time with a total cost of $1500 which I thought was a bit high. Six years later the same water heater, no extra work, and getting quotes of $1800-$2100 for an entry level 50gal gas water heater. Ugh!

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  • pensfan83pensfan83 Member Posts: 2,555
    edited November 2022
    fintail said:

    Does buying my leased car count as a punch? B)

    Famous last words amongst this group but unless the market changes significantly between now and next August when the Acura lease matures I won't be contributing to the list at all.
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  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 16,417
    corvette said:

    2022 punch list to date... Please let me know if I've missed any:
    2022 punch list (total 33):
    01/10/22 qbrozen 2022 Subaru WRX
    01/12/22 breld 2022 BMW X5 PHEV
    02/04/22 qbrozen 2022 RAM TRX
    02/19/22 breld 2022 Ford Bronco 4 door
    02/24/22 nyccarguy 2022 Toyota Highlander
    03/09/22 28firefighter 2008 Infiniti G35 100k
    03/24/22 nyccarguy 2022 Jeep Wrangler 4xE
    03/28/22 mjfloyd1 2022 Honda CR-V Touring hybrid
    04/19/22 breld 2004 BMW 330i ZHP (from 28firefighter)
    04/25/22 graphicguy 2022 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring
    05/08/22 tifighter 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Limited 35k
    05/24/22 jpp75 2022 Rivian R1T
    06/21/22 28firefighter 2022 Tesla Model Y
    06/21/22 carnaught 2023 Hyundai Elantra Limited
    07/01/22 Anonymous_posts79 2022 VW ID.4
    07/22/22 breld 2022 Rivian R1T
    07/28/22 28firefighter 2022 Hyundai Elantra N
    07/28/22 breld 2023 MINI Cooper S
    08/02/22 carnaught 2022 Honda CR-V Touring
    08/xx/22 qbrozen 2022 Mercedes Sprinter 2500 4x4
    08/23/22 tjc78 2022 RAM 1500 36/10 lease
    08/28/22 dad23 1966 Ford Mustang fastback
    08/28/22 tifighter 2020 BMW M2 Comp 10k
    08/29/22 qbrozen 1995 Suzuki Alto Works Turbo 44k
    09/06/22 xwesx (son) 2009 Subaru Forester 155k
    09/10/22 breld 2020 Mercedes E450 21k
    09/24/22 breld 2022 Mercedes GLC300
    09/29/22 nyccarguy 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe
    10/12/22 jpp75 2021 Volvo V60 T8 25k
    10/29/22 rayainsw 2022 BMW X3 M40i
    10/29/22 laurasdada 2022 BMW X3 30i
    11/17/22 corvette 2022 Ford Maverick
    11/26/22 breld 2022 Ford Mustang GT Performance Package

    My 1st 3 punch year! So exciting!

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  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,385

    Everyone has different relationship dynamics around everything. If it works for them, great.

    My experience says that regular conflict around spending of any kind, big or small, usually has its origins somewhere else in the relationship.

    Who am I to judge, though?

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  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 10,259
    @sda - sheesh, I can't imagine a water heater only lasting six years, especially when they are so expensive. I'm sure mine is on borrowed time, but I'd rather not think about it.
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