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Corvette E ray AWD 655 hp hybrid
https://www.corvetteforum.com/articles/corvette-e-ray-debuts-as-a-655-hp-awd-monster/?utm_source=2023120&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=content
I have to say that I have never had a problem with Best Buy. The closest thing to a glitch that I’ve experienced is a long wait for delivery on a recumbent bike and in that case I don’t believe it was the fault of Best Buy.
On a similar note, I once asked for a price match on a Sony BD player at Target and the lady at the service desk said “We price match Amazon but not Amazon Prime.” WTH?
So I decided to drive over to Best Buy to buy the BDP and another Target was located next door. Just for giggles I stopped and went to that store’s service desk. I asked about price matching and the lady said, “Sure! What is Amazon’s price?” I told her and she matched it without even asking for any further information. Crazy.
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
That roll of coins is still around here somewhere, I need to dig them up and take them back to the bank.
?neptune blue?
https://finder.porsche.com/us/en-US/details/porsche-taycan-turbo-new-M9ZVWM
Gentian blue is most common in Taycan.
There a a lot of great looking Porsche blues
https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/a278854/definitive-ranking-blue-porsche-911/
Good eye. Looks like Neptune Blue is the winner.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I had one of those Amazon tablets which I initially tried to use for reading ebooks, but I found it to be too heavy to hold comfortably for long periods.
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
Beauty is in the eye of the PR Department.
'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...)
None of BMWs new EVs are even remotely attractive. The i8 was handsome, but it was a PHEV.
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
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You’re right, getting a Sony Blu-ray player for 35 bucks is crazy.
jmonroe
I wonder if this is for real? And if the deal is for real, do they actually have any trucks?
I may have to go check this out, this sounds almost like the good old days are back.
Well, no, we know that isn't true.
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Pretty sure it is legit. Fun fact Lone Star trim is Texas exclusive and is equivalent to a Big Horn.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
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Yeah, go get. That way we’ll have 2 guys in here with a Ram and they’ll both be a 2022. That will make for some good notes comparisons. Just be sure you lease it like our poster buddy @tjc78 did, because you damn sure don’t want that beast in your garage after the warranty expires.
jmonroe
https://www.autonationchryslerdodgejeepramhouston.com/new-inventory/index.htm?gvBodyStyle=Truck&model=1500&trim=Lone Star
I've been using my iPad a lot more now so just wanted an upgrade, so thought the new iPad would be perfect. Think I will call Best Buy and see what's up with their online ordering figure. Maybe they can figure out what the issue is & correct it. Since this is just something I want, am in no hurry and if I really don't get satisfaction, can just go up to the Apple store & take my $35 for the old unit & be done with it. It's just the principle for me now. If I'm wrong, I'll be happy to admit it but first, show me I am. If not, and I'm doing the input correctly, please give me the $120 off and we can both move on.
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)
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
I also at one time had a roll of $1 coinage & again, most places refused to take them which I found odd. Money is money, just is a bit of extra work I guess with the larger coinage. Do have a $20 bill in my wallet just in case he power is out & a credit card won't work. But charging everything is just so much easier plus, have a record of all charges for the month. Another issue is using money and today's kids. If the bill is either ending in a 3 or an 8, I give the three pennies with the rest of the exact change. Even the computer screen they see has the 3 or 8 in the change part but for some reason, they get confused and many times, get the pennies back. Once I explain to what I'm doing , many of them still have no clue what I'm talking about. many just don't know ow to make the correct change! They rely on the computer in front of them & basically, turn their minds off. Guess I come from a generation who can calculate things in my head and give the appropriate change when paying my bill in cash.
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 only $35 I’d keep it or attempt selling it on FB marketplace or CL. Has to be worth more than that.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
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
Seems like a pretty good deal.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2014 MINI Countryman S ALL4
39 looks to be bottom of the barrel. Filter for 4x4 and the price jumps pretty dramatically.
'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
Trying to update the Sync on Dad’s Ranger. Round 1: it timed out and went into low power mode even though the battery tender was connected. Downloaded maybe 10% in an hour. Round 2: connected it to the wifi extender which has a stronger signal but is usually slower. Now we wait (again)…
Mine was 58 and change and is nicely equipped but far from loaded.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
I will just have the dealer do it next time it is there for something.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
In the LR Defender thread, I get a post asking about the Defender 110X; mentions the MSRP is $97K and the running boards are $11K.
I ask if that is a typo, and am told no, that's how it works.
I hope that the running boards are part of some larger package.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2014 MINI Countryman S ALL4
Got my dad to solder the capacitor on the Prius combination meter, so that should be ready to go back together.
@stickguy - the Mavericks with Sync seem to be on a different release schedule than those without.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
That must include some other useless features.
How’s your job search going?
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
Here is a screen shot from the LR defender build your own page
That must include some other useless features.
How’s your job search going?
Search is progressing. No bites yet, but I'm applying to a lot of jobs in my field.
Trying to work my LinkedIn network - found someone close by who works for a company I've applied to. Hoping to talk with him early next week about his experiences there.
I also have my first call with my outplacement coach on Monday.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2014 MINI Countryman S ALL4
Even if they are, unless Rovers are built better today I’d want the running boards to be better quality than older Rovers and they don’t fall off before it’s paid off.
jmonroe
I don’t think he’ll need any luck but the downside is he might not get a luxo company car with his new job.
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Best of luck. I am kinda looking again as well. We just filed Chapter 11. They claim all will be fine, no layoffs, etc but keeping my options open.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
39 looks to be bottom of the barrel. Filter for 4x4 and the price jumps pretty dramatically.
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Which makes it a good thing that I don't want 4x4, even if it was included for free.
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Yeah, go get. That way we’ll have 2 guys in here with a Ram and they’ll both be a 2022. That will make for some good notes comparisons. Just be sure you lease it like our poster buddy @tjc78 did, because you damn sure don’t want that beast in your garage after the warranty expires.
jmonroe
You forget that I'm in Texas. No one in Texas leases a car. (tax reasons)
“ They claim all will be fine, no layoffs”
You know what that translates to in corporate-ese
No layoffs in upper management
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
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No, I didn’t know that. How badly do they screw you on a lease?
jmonroe
No, I didn’t know that. How badly do they screw you on a lease?
jmonroe
The state of Texas requires full payment of the sales tax up front. That would mean 6.25% of whatever, say $50k for example, that would run you $3,125. If you roll that into the lease, for 36 months, that would be an additional $87 per month. Actually a little more, as you would be paying interest on that along with the rest of the amount financed.
In most states, if you had a $500 lease payment, you would only be paying sales tax on the monthly payment, or about $30. Huge difference? No, but enough to make most leases unattractive by comparison. No one I know has ever leased a car here in Texas. Corporations do, company cars are almost always leased, but individuals don't.
In most states, if you had a $500 lease payment, you would only be paying sales tax on the monthly payment, or about $30. Huge difference? No, but enough to make most leases unattractive by comparison. No one I know has ever leased a car here in Texas. Corporations do, company cars are almost always leased, but individuals don't.
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I’ve heard about that kind of taxation. It’s a wonder the new car dealers association lobby or whatever they’re called in Texas haven’t stopped that.
Just curious as to how many other states do this?
jmonroe
I’ve heard about that kind of taxation. It’s a wonder the new car dealers association lobby or whatever they’re called in Texas haven’t stopped that.
Just curious as to how many other states do this?
jmonroe
Maryland and Virginia both tax the entire selling price on a lease.
I get a lot of requests for lease numbers from Texas, nonetheless.
Some dealers are able to offer "tax credits", which lowers the tax rate to 1.25% of the selling price, making leasing more palatable.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2014 MINI Countryman S ALL4
My wife and I work for the same company. She was laid off this week and I lost 50% of my org including my manager, his peers, and all of mine. We’ll be fine, but man, what a blood bath.
I get a lot of requests for lease numbers from Texas, nonetheless.
Some dealers are able to offer "tax credits", which lowers the tax rate to 1.25% of the selling price, making leasing more palatable.
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Thanks for the reply. I was wondering how dealers dealt with that. I guess where there’s a will there’s a way.
jmonroe
welcome to the party. My crap company decided being too short staffed to get work done meant RIF some more people. Including me. No wonder the unit is circling the drain. They also offer the worst separation package out there.
but good news, I hear that companies out there are beating down the doors to offer great positions for unemployed guys that are 60+!
Unfortunately the sports car looking is going to be on hold. As much as I would love to retire early, not really quite ready to do it (we can, but not really fair making my wife work longer if I am not!) Was really hoping to just be left alone for 2 years or so to make the decision then but no such luck.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
So sorry to hear that, @stickguy. Seems to be the theme of the season.