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I hear you. There is a very small window of time when the kids are out of car seats and can and are willing to sit in the tiny back seat.
I agree with you that parts are an issue. I consider myself fortunate that the mechanics I use are willing to let me supply parts. Part of the reason I had all that work done on it last year was because I had started hoarding parts for 2-3 years prior. I don't know if my wife "won't ride in it at all," per say, but if it is going to be low and bumpy it better be in perfect working order (air conditioning specifically). I'm going to have the radiator replaced along with hoses & new coolant (since it leaked out), and an oil change. I'm going to see if I can get this stuff sorted out over the next few weeks. Drive the car a decent amount this spring/summer and reassess in 2025.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
The kid's pretty logical for being only 37, so I asked his advice about replacing my car. He knows how much I love cars so he said only make a move if it's on something that you absolutely love, that puts that grin on your face whenever you see it. What he was describing is what I've currently got now! So he said, there's your answer. Kids...ya raise them and many times later, you find out ya actually did a good job. He said just squirrel your funds away for when the time does come when you find "the next one" and then jump on it. It's like he red my mind!!!
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)
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I chose the last regular auto transmission rather than chance the CVT in the current model.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
https://carsandbids.com/auctions/3pYvyvZw/1995-nissan-cima-hearse
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
At least it isn’t all gold like the typical Toyota versions.
'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
My 75 year old mother still does A LOT of driving. We were able to get out of her 2020 RX350 early and pocket a big, fat, equity check. I know that was a once in a lifetime opportunity, but even now I think I'll be able to have the Lexus dealer buy her lease out at her car's current $37,420.60 buyout. As @mlevine said, usually LFS has a 6 month pull ahead program, so there is always that to fall back on.
I'm going to make an offer to the dealer she test drove at, then the dealer she's leased 2 RX350s from, then another couple of dealers, then I'll contact a broker.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
This is what I ran into as well. Wife loved the 70 but the deals were crap. Even at the end of the year. Selfishly I like the Q5 much better. Exterior of the GV70 just doesn’t do it for me. Interior is hands down one of the best though.
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 tried to take one off their hands in December but a $8xx lease payment on a low 50’s SUV soured me.
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’m so glad my leasing phase is in the past. Really sounds like it sucks now!
Hopefully nothing happens to my truck because I think if I had to replace it, I would prefer a lease.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
FWIW, I’ve never leased a car so I’m pretty ignorant about them and as a result never cared to look into them. However, I never looked at GV 70 sales either, so I have to ask are their sales that good that they can hold to historically bad leases this long?
jmonroe
Maybe its a good time to poke around at a Grand Cherokee.
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
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2014 MINI Countryman S ALL4
Definitely a car you want to take to the dealer for oil changes on their required schedule.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Thanks. I’m kinda ‘been there, done that’ on the Wrangler. I’ve enjoyed it but couldn’t do another 3 years in one.
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2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
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I’ll bet you can score a deal on a Wagoneer…
23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I’ll bet you can score a deal on a Wagoneer…
I REALLY want one of those but they are just too pricey. Unless there is a ridiculous 85% residual deal out there like Nissan had on the Frontier for a minute.
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
Lousy lease programs
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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
Way back when leasing was trying to get off the ground I heard a dealership GM say on the radio (maybe in the late 70’s) that leasing was going to be a boom for car sales because people would be able to drive newer cars and always be under warranty.
In any case the objective was to increase sales, so why wouldn’t Genesis support leasing by being more competitive with other manufacturers. I can’t believe Genesis thinks their cars are so much better than other cars in their class.
jmonroe
So far I’m still liking my 4xe after 2.5 yrs. I’ve got 44k in one and 45k in the other so if we drive them a bit I’m ok with whatever the trade or sale price is😂
We are happy with both cars right now. The electric life is working for my wife. The truck is great. I like that I never see a twin Built to Serve. It’s a little light on options, but my next one will be better equipped.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
Not sure what makes the CHP think they were targeted, this kind of driving seems to be a thing with bad drivers.
IMHO, this is more a dealer network problem than a manufacturer problem. If more of them were forward, honest, and competitive, I bet they’d move far more units.
'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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7jg98xGWeM
I thought about posting that video, although I didn't watch it, but Hoovie.
Never a dull day at work which is part of the fun. After being off these past 9 days, was happy about going back. Since there were a bunch of drivers off for the weekend, I was asked to go with another group just for today so of course I said I would. The boss knows I'm pretty easy to work with so I'm usually the first guy he asks to move when a change is necessary. Also nice to work with some different folks once in awhile.
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)
And THIS is the sound of your money on fire.
I would rather have the SSR SS he also has listed.
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
My guess is somebody flew in to do some dirty work and then left it because they couldn’t take it on the plane.
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
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2014 MINI Countryman S ALL4
IMHO, this is more a dealer network problem than a manufacturer problem. If more of them were forward, honest, and competitive, I bet they’d move far more units.
Completely agree with this. I think I mentioned a note from Chrysler saying I had equity in the Jeep. Doubtful but worth a shot and I wouldn’t kick a Grand Cherokee out of the garage at the right deal.
After cutting off the first dude who could only ask ‘when can you come in?’, I got to a guy that seemed to want to help. I told him the unit I was interested in, status of my lease and even my payoff. I also sent 6 pics and the VIN at his request.
He says they can’t get the payoff till i’m there. BS, you have the payoff I was given and should be able to calculate the dealer payoff based on that. At least directionally, plus they have my name and the VIN. I offered to get on a call and give him anything else. No go, “I see you are really close to the dealer, when can you come in so we can give you the best deal!!
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