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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,839

    That’s the date for one of the software refreshes. We existed before 1999.

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  • explorerx4explorerx4 Member Posts: 20,965
    @stickguy,
    I must have joined after that one because I'm pretty sure I joined in 03.
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  • cdnpinheadcdnpinhead Member Posts: 5,630
    I started in '98 or '99. mostly on the Lincoln LS board. It went on to a slow death independently from here. I stayed on.

    Sorry.
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  • sdasda Member Posts: 7,677
    cdnpinhead said:

    I started in '98 or '99. mostly on the Lincoln LS board. It went on to a slow death independently from here. I stayed on.

    Sorry.

    Didn't you have a rare LS 5speed manual?

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  • laurasdadalaurasdada Member Posts: 5,247
    I'm '98-'99. Think I began with my '99 Chrysler 300M. Yes, as big as a whale.
    The one that my daughter's school bus backed over (she wasn't the driver!)

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  • au1994au1994 Member Posts: 3,743
    I was a lurker for a long time. Took me a while to warm up to the group I guess :D

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  • roadburnerroadburner Member Posts: 18,493
    I started in 1998 as div2 and had a grand falling out with a couple of the moderators around 2007. I came back as roadburner.

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  • xwesxxwesx Member Posts: 17,794
    jmonroe1 said:

    But there was a system glitch in 2018 and I lost my seniority at that point and had to start over as @jmonroe1…a newbie. :'(

    jmonroe

    That wasn't a glitch. :D
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  • jmonroe1jmonroe1 Member Posts: 9,509
    xwesx said:

    jmonroe1 said:

    But there was a system glitch in 2018 and I lost my seniority at that point and had to start over as @jmonroe1…a newbie. :'(

    jmonroe

    That wasn't a glitch. :D
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    Thanks for the reminder. They could have at least given me a shot over the bow. I lost a lot of seniority because of that. 13 years if my math is correct.

    Now I don’t know how to figure out my Edmunds retirement date because of that. And worst of all I don’t get grandfathered rights with entitlement to lower dues. :#

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  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 11,509
    edited March 2024

    @nyccarguy - that RX sounds nice, but I heard a rumor that some hack put a junkyard mirror on it!

  • Sandman6472Sandman6472 Member Posts: 7,280
    But there was a glitch back around 2011 or so and our starting times in these forums was "adjusted" and some of us were given new start dates. I know I've been in here since about 2001 or there about but that glitch they had has an entirely wrong start date. Not that it really matters...but just nice to know the exact dates of being in here.

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  • sdasda Member Posts: 7,677
    laurasdada said:

    I'm '98-'99. Think I began with my '99 Chrysler 300M. Yes, as big as a whale.
    The one that my daughter's school bus backed over (she wasn't the driver!)

    I liked the 300M and test drove several. Wife liked it but thought it was too big. The car was for her and we bought a loaded 99 Passat 1.8t , 5sp manual. That’s my girl. She loved it.

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  • tifightertifighter Member Posts: 3,813

    I started posting on Edmunds in 2005. I had a Forester at the time and found it because of ateixeira and his Subaru crew came up in a search. I had that car for about two years then replaced it with a Pilot. But I stuck around and here we are. I’ve still never owned another Subaru…

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  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,877

    @tifighter said:
    I started posting on Edmunds in 2005. I had a Forester at the time and found it because of ateixeira and his Subaru crew came up in a search. I had that car for about two years then replaced it with a Pilot. But I stuck around and here we are. I’ve still never owned another Subaru…

    Trying to imagine a world where you drove a Forester.

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  • tifightertifighter Member Posts: 3,813

    Ha. Better still, it replaced a Z3. I needed a backcountry ski car…

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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,802

    Do they really think this email is presenting attractive pricing?

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  • jmonroe1jmonroe1 Member Posts: 9,509
    qbrozen said:

    Do they really think this email is presenting attractive pricing?

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    Maybe more like an attractive interest rate.

    jmonroe
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  • explorerx4explorerx4 Member Posts: 20,965
    Hey, The GT is $0 down at signing.
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  • laurasdadalaurasdada Member Posts: 5,247
    I get similar from my local Maser/Ferrari dealer, including the incredible deal of nitrogen tire fill for only $299! For four tires, such a deal! At least I'll believe it's for four tires. If not, less of a great deal.

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  • xwesxxwesx Member Posts: 17,794
    edited March 2024
    tifighter said:

    I started posting on Edmunds in 2005. I had a Forester at the time and found it because of ateixeira and his Subaru crew came up in a search. I had that car for about two years then replaced it with a Pilot. But I stuck around and here we are. I’ve still never owned another Subaru…

    Similar for me! I came along in 2004 for similar reasons (Subaru questions). Still haven't't owned another one.
    2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2013 Ford F250 Lariat D, 1976 Ford F250, 1969 Chevrolet C20, 1969 Ford Econoline 100
  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,421
    I just got an offer from the Kia dealer to get $10 off an oil change. The estimated I had 75,000 miles on it.

    I actually have 24,500 and just had the oil changed this week.

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  • sdasda Member Posts: 7,677
    edited March 2024
    oldfarmer50 said:

    I just got an offer from the Kia dealer to get $10 off an oil change. The estimated I had 75,000 miles on it.

    I actually have 24,500 and just had the oil changed this week.

    I always seem to get the service coupon just after I've had the car serviced. They (conveniently) expire before the next service. Last year I got a 'Happy Birthday' coupon. Who knew, I had the car serviced two days before receiving the coupon!

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  • Sandman6472Sandman6472 Member Posts: 7,280
    Got a coupon flyer from my VW store today so will have to read it to see when it expires. Think I could do my yearly oil change/filter a bit early if I must. I'll be lucky if I do drive 2K miles since the last one! But, have to keep the maintenance up as I don't want to be forced to get something newer before I'm ready.

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  • sdasda Member Posts: 7,677

    They must send them out at the same time. On cue, I received these service specials for the VW today. It expires 3/31/24. Unless I drive a lot of miles, my next service will be in May. As my birthday is May 9, this year I will wait until after my birthday to have the car serviced. Maybe they will send another birthday special. Not holding my breath.

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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,802
    yep. Every darned time. I can wait a year between service visits but won't get any coupons until right after I visit. Obviously, they aren't good another year from now.

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  • ventureventure Member Posts: 3,183
    qbrozen said:

    yep. Every darned time. I can wait a year between service visits but won't get any coupons until right after I visit. Obviously, they aren't good another year from now.

    My Subaru dealer (most likely whoever they contract with), sends me mail almost every week. Sometimes twice a week. I can't get them to stop! Usually there is an oil change coupon.

    If I forget to take one with me, I tell them I forgot it. They always have one lying around.

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  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,482
    You guys are sure lucky. Two new Caddy’s in 10 years and not a single service coupon. Of course, service was included gratis for 6 or 7 of those years. ;)

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,839
    some of my dealers (definitely the Acura dealer in NJ) always seemed to have a coupon on their website. I just used those. Ford, I have yet to pay for one (between first one free, and Ford Pass points for the other one).

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  • explorerx4explorerx4 Member Posts: 20,965
    Many times the dealer website has coupons you can print out.
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  • sdasda Member Posts: 7,677
    explorerx4 said:

    Many times the dealer website has coupons you can print out.

    True, and the Honda dealer I like has them posted frequently. VW, Audi, not so much.

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  • roadburnerroadburner Member Posts: 18,493
    My BMW, Jeep and M-B dealers always have online coupons. My BMW dealer sends me a 30% off pars/service coupon every year for my birthday.

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  • Sandman6472Sandman6472 Member Posts: 7,280
    Mine has a hitch. Sure, it expires on 3/31/24 but it's a "Saturday only" special. It's for $69.95 but they throw in a free tire rotation, a $29.95 value. Guess they're looking to up Saturday business but the expiration date is at the end of the month. Have to check when I got my last oil change and since I got all four new tires in a two week span at the end of August, not totally necessary to have them rotated yet and besides, T P rotates them for free since I bought them there. Since my last few changes were done at T P, might be time to get one done at the dealer. Will give me a chance to check out the new GTI just in case.

    Went with the wife to get petrol tonight and of course, she drove. But better she drives then me as if something were to happen, I'd be in the dog house. Maybe she'll let our son try it when he comes in on the 15th. See how it compares to the Subaru Impreza they have in Chicago.

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  • MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 266,302
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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,839
    I am oddly attracted to this one.

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1977-triumph-tr7-5/

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  • jmonroe1jmonroe1 Member Posts: 9,509
    stickguy said:

    I am oddly attracted to this one.

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1977-triumph-tr7-5/

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    That’s another one that had to pass GO at least once.

    jmonroe
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  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,635
    stickguy said:

    I am oddly attracted to this one.

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1977-triumph-tr7-5/

    I LOVE the Luggage Rack. Very '70s. Although, I believe early generation Z3s and Miatas has this as well.

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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,802
    stickguy said:

    I am oddly attracted to this one.

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1977-triumph-tr7-5/

    If you gotta have one, that's gotta be the one. I like it, too. I'm telling myself there is no way in heck I could fit in it.

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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,802
    Just watched his driving video. That thing makes a heck of a lot of bad noises on the highway.

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  • explorerx4explorerx4 Member Posts: 20,965
    edited March 2024
    All things being equal I'd rather have a TR6, not necessarily this one.
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  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,421
    I loved the looks of the TR7 back in the day but a friend owned one and it was a reliably nightmare. If you buy it be sure to put aside an equal amount to spend on repairs.

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  • laurasdadalaurasdada Member Posts: 5,247
    stickguy said:

    I am oddly attracted to this one.

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1977-triumph-tr7-5/

    As was I in its heyday. But my practical side (dark side of the force?) sent me to VW Scirocco's and Mitsu Mirage Turbos.

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  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 269,322
    In '77, I wanted a new Scirocco, but settled for a new Cobra II. I was making $2.30/hr, so couldn't really afford either one. My mom loaned me $750 for the down payment.

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  • laurasdadalaurasdada Member Posts: 5,247
    kyfdx said:

    In '77, I wanted a new Scirocco, but settled for a new Cobra II. I was making $2.30/hr, so couldn't really afford either one. My mom loaned me $750 for the down payment.

    Bought my white/black/Recaro-seated '78 Scirocco in '82. Front fender rusting proceeded a few minutes after my check cleared.
    But so light and tossable!

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  • roadburnerroadburner Member Posts: 18,493
    oldfarmer50 said:

    I loved the looks of the TR7 back in the day but a friend owned one and it was a reliably nightmare. If you buy it be sure to put aside an equal amount to spend on repairs.

    The last couple of years of TR7 production weren't all that bad. As per BL practice, the first years of production utilized customers as beta testers.

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  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,656
    edited March 2024
    oldfarmer50 said:

    I loved the looks of the TR7 back in the day but a friend owned one and it was a reliably nightmare. If you buy it be sure to put aside an equal amount to spend on repairs.

    My 1981 Consumer Guide has a test of a TR-8, and says something along the lines of "There may always be an England, but if our test car is any indicator, there may not always be a British motor industry".

    I was a little kid when those were new, and liked them too - I remember seeing one destroyed in a TV or movie and being upset about it.
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,839

    The TR6 was always my dream classic sports car.

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  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,421
    It was the commercials that made me a fan.

    https://youtu.be/UrgF38F_qw0?si=5tNaLGVgYVyLykfF

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  • sdasda Member Posts: 7,677
    I always liked the Triumph Stag. Glad I never owned one as I understand they are incredibly troublesome.

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  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 269,322
    sda said:

    I always liked the Triumph Stag. Glad I never owned one as I understand they are incredibly troublesome.

    Thought those were cool, too, but everyone trashes them.

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