Geeze, stop bragging. It’ll be Spring time before you know it. Then what are you going to post about?
I hope the Burgh has a mild Winter like we had last year. Almost made me forget about wanting to become a snowbird.
jmonroe
Nothing at all, I'm sure.
In the meantime.... here's the view out of my office window at the moment. Unfortunately, the huge snowflakes moving sideways don't really show up well in a still frame....
Yeah, I just got off the golf course…
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Velvet Red over Wicker Beige
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
As the other M-B owners here probably know, their mobile app is now simply known as "Mercedes Benz." Pretty clever- right? Anyway, I visited the updated website and decided to take a shot at updating the navigation map. It was pretty easy, but a bit slow: the data is downloaded to a thumb drive and then the drive is plugged into the USB port connected to the car's telematics. The update took about 20 minutes to load followed by a restart of the COMAND system. Done and dusted.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
As the other M-B owners here probably know, their mobile app is now simply known as "Mercedes Benz." Pretty clever- right? Anyway, I visited the updated website and decided to take a shot at updating the navigation map. It was pretty easy, but a bit slow: the data is downloaded to a thumb drive and then the drive is plugged into the USB port connected to the car's telematics. The update took about 20 minutes to load followed by a restart of the COMAND system. Done and dusted.
Ehhh, there's some variables to consider though. Is it a daily driver? Modified mechanically? Have a lot of deferred maintenance before buying? Uninformed buyer?
1997 Honda Prelude Base - 2022 Acura MDX Type S Advance - 2021 Honda Passport Sport - 2006 BMW 330Ci ZHP
Yeah I’d like to know more about that - and that’s the issue with used Golf Rs (or any other mid cost performance cars, particularly) - you’re buying the previous owners as much as you are the car.
Yeah I’d like to know more about that - and that’s the issue with used Golf Rs (or any other mid cost performance cars, particularly) - you’re buying the previous owners as much as you are the car.
Ehhh, there's some variables to consider though. Is it a daily driver? Modified mechanically? Have a lot of deferred maintenance before buying? Uninformed buyer?
That's exactly it.. on most used purchases, you don't know. And, he definitely didn't.
I like the innocence of youth.. that you could just purchase a high-performance car with high mileage, and it would be all sunshine and roses..
Ehhh, there's some variables to consider though. Is it a daily driver? Modified mechanically? Have a lot of deferred maintenance before buying? Uninformed buyer?
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Yeah I’d like to know more about that - and that’s the issue with used Golf Rs (or any other mid cost performance cars, particularly) - you’re buying the previous owners as much as you are the car.
Ehhh, there's some variables to consider though. Is it a daily driver? Modified mechanically? Have a lot of deferred maintenance before buying? Uninformed buyer?
That's exactly it.. on most used purchases, you don't know. And, he definitely didn't.
I like the innocence of youth.. that you could just purchase a high-performance car with high mileage, and it would be all sunshine and roses..
That's exactly it.. on most used purchases, you don't know.
All joking aside. This is what scares me to death about buying an older used car, even if it has lower than average mileage. What did they do to the car? How was the car used? Did they just do oil changes & tire rotations or did they take care of all preventative maintenance? Are all the rubber seals and suspension bushings almost dried out?
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Yeah I’d like to know more about that - and that’s the issue with used Golf Rs (or any other mid cost performance cars, particularly) - you’re buying the previous owners as much as you are the car.
Ehhh, there's some variables to consider though. Is it a daily driver? Modified mechanically? Have a lot of deferred maintenance before buying? Uninformed buyer?
That's exactly it.. on most used purchases, you don't know. And, he definitely didn't.
I like the innocence of youth.. that you could just purchase a high-performance car with high mileage, and it would be all sunshine and roses..
That's exactly it.. on most used purchases, you don't know.
All joking aside. This is what scares me to death about buying an older used car, even if it has lower than average mileage. What did they do to the car? How was the car used? Did they just do oil changes & tire rotations or did they take care of all preventative maintenance? Are all the rubber seals and suspension bushings almost dried out?
While it’s true, you don’t know, it’s possible to improve your odds. First off I’d never buy a highly modified car of any type and certainly not one that appeals to the younger set. Second, I’d want records, the more the better. You can also look for oil change stickers. If the last one was 10k miles ago, run.
I know it anathema to this crowd but I look for regular transportation cars rather than sports cars. If it was owned by and older person so much the better. Less chance grandma was drag racing on her way to Walgreen’s than if the owner was 18.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
More likely grandma ran someone over with it and didn’t realize?
Pick your poison. Do you want dented bumpers or a rod that's going to throw itself through the block the 1st time you nail it to merge onto the highway.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Those Golfs are fun to drive. The few times I’ve had the opportunity, you just feel the urge to drive them aggressively. I can imagine it’s only more so with the R version.
That said, $25k for one with 75k miles seems dear.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Just looked online at my local VW store and they have a few Golf GTI 2.0T SE's for sale, a couple white pearl/black and a Moonstone Gray/black. I prefer the Moonstone Gray actually. Not a fan of the one piece tall front bucket seats but wouldn't be a deal killer by any means. Just wish they had the easy 2-knob infotainment systems without having to go through multiple windows to get what you want. Same goes with the HVAC system which again, seems to difficult to use. A positive is the 9 speaker Harman Kardon sound system which should sound close to the same Fender system I've got right now. They're pricey at $39,044.00 with a possible $2K cash back until the end of the month.
Looks enticing and with my 70th birthday about a week away. But, pricey however one looks at it and just need to decide if I want to spend about $32K plus my car to get it. Guess I have a lot of thinking to do. The size constraint isn't an issue since it's the same dimensions as what I've currently got now. Just something I'm going to have to think about these next few days.
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@Sandman6472 said:
Just looked online at my local VW store and they have a few Golf GTI 2.0T SE's for sale, a couple white pearl/black and a Moonstone Gray/black. I prefer the Moonstone Gray actually. Not a fan of the one piece tall front bucket seats but wouldn't be a deal killer by any means. Just wish they had the easy 2-knob infotainment systems without having to go through multiple windows to get what you want. Same goes with the HVAC system which again, seems to difficult to use. A positive is the 9 speaker Harman Kardon sound system which should sound close to the same Fender system I've got right now. They're pricey at $39,044.00 with a possible $2K cash back until the end of the month.
Looks enticing and with my 70th birthday about a week away. But, pricey however one looks at it and just need to decide if I want to spend about $32K plus my car to get it. Guess I have a lot of thinking to do. The size constraint isn't an issue since it's the same dimensions as what I've currently got now. Just something I'm going to have to think about these next few days.
Just do it!
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Stick has always been pretty indiscriminate in really liking all sorts of vehicles. Fortunately for his finances that’s about as far as he goes with most of them.
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@Sandman6472 said:
Just looked online at my local VW store and they have a few Golf GTI 2.0T SE's for sale, a couple white pearl/black and a Moonstone Gray/black. I prefer the Moonstone Gray actually. Not a fan of the one piece tall front bucket seats but wouldn't be a deal killer by any means. Just wish they had the easy 2-knob infotainment systems without having to go through multiple windows to get what you want. Same goes with the HVAC system which again, seems to difficult to use. A positive is the 9 speaker Harman Kardon sound system which should sound close to the same Fender system I've got right now. They're pricey at $39,044.00 with a possible $2K cash back until the end of the month.
Looks enticing and with my 70th birthday about a week away. But, pricey however one looks at it and just need to decide if I want to spend about $32K plus my car to get it. Guess I have a lot of thinking to do. The size constraint isn't an issue since it's the same dimensions as what I've currently got now. Just something I'm going to have to think about these next few days.
Just looked online at my local VW store and they have a few Golf GTI 2.0T SE's for sale, a couple white pearl/black and a Moonstone Gray/black. I prefer the Moonstone Gray actually. Not a fan of the one piece tall front bucket seats but wouldn't be a deal killer by any means. Just wish they had the easy 2-knob infotainment systems without having to go through multiple windows to get what you want. Same goes with the HVAC system which again, seems to difficult to use. A positive is the 9 speaker Harman Kardon sound system which should sound close to the same Fender system I've got right now. They're pricey at $39,044.00 with a possible $2K cash back until the end of the month.
Looks enticing and with my 70th birthday about a week away. But, pricey however one looks at it and just need to decide if I want to spend about $32K plus my car to get it. Guess I have a lot of thinking to do. The size constraint isn't an issue since it's the same dimensions as what I've currently got now. Just something I'm going to have to think about these next few days.
Maybe someday your name will be in lights singing SANDY B GOODE tonight! Go GO!
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
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Nice pics. Glad you didn’t ruin them by including a selfie of you in shorts.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
6 Years / 20,000 Miles Half mileage for rear if different size than front.
I have to admit you’re the first person I’ve ever heard of who looks forward 7 months to returning to Ohio.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Ahhhh, don’t return to Ohio until I get there.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Only time I wore out tires that fast was when running HPDEs on my daily driver.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
Yeah, I just got off the golf course…
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Velvet Red over Wicker Beige
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Sounds good...
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I know I mentioned previously about the kid (29 yrs old) down the street buying a used high-mileage Golf R. Think he paid around $16K for it.
He was back in town for a wedding, and I asked him how it was doing. $9000 in mechanical repairs, including some interior engine bits.
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2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Velvet Red over Wicker Beige
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
Yeah I’d like to know more about that - and that’s the issue with used Golf Rs (or any other mid cost performance cars, particularly) - you’re buying the previous owners as much as you are the car.
I like the innocence of youth.. that you could just purchase a high-performance car with high mileage, and it would be all sunshine and roses..
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2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
All joking aside. This is what scares me to death about buying an older used car, even if it has lower than average mileage. What did they do to the car? How was the car used? Did they just do oil changes & tire rotations or did they take care of all preventative maintenance? Are all the rubber seals and suspension bushings almost dried out?
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I know it anathema to this crowd but I look for regular transportation cars rather than sports cars. If it was owned by and older person so much the better. Less chance grandma was drag racing on her way to Walgreen’s than if the owner was 18.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
More likely grandma ran someone over with it and didn’t realize?
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I guess either way it ends up as a crime scene.
https://www.philfitts.com/VehicleDetails/used-2017-Volkswagen-Golf_R-4_Door_DSG_w/DCC/Nav-New_Castle-PA/5893264090
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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That said, $25k for one with 75k miles seems dear.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I would rather have the one graphicguy owned.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
139 in 1978 is like 300 today.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
A V8 Pinto doesn't sound like much fun even with that limited power.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
It was rated at 135 HP.
The torque of the V-8 made it pretty quick through 2nd gear, but that only got you up to 50 mph. It had the world's tiniest 2-bbl carb.
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But it sounds good. Just needs a few tweaks to open things up. Slap on a sniper and new exhaust maybe.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Worst mustangs ever
Says the guy who doesn’t want a used car.
Looks enticing and with my 70th birthday about a week away. But, pricey however one looks at it and just need to decide if I want to spend about $32K plus my car to get it. Guess I have a lot of thinking to do. The size constraint isn't an issue since it's the same dimensions as what I've currently got now. Just something I'm going to have to think about these next few days.
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)
Just do it!
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Says the guy who doesn’t want a used car.
Stick has always been pretty indiscriminate in really liking all sorts of vehicles. Fortunately for his finances that’s about as far as he goes with most of them.
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I would agree the MME is a better CAR, but definitely a worse Mustang.
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When I see these old cars (20 years and older) with “XXXXX miles shown”, that is an easy pass for me.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Do it!
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I would agree the MME is a better CAR, but definitely a worse Mustang.
I’ve never considered a MME a real Mustang
I would agree the MME is a better CAR, but definitely a worse Mustang.
I’ve never considered a MME a real Mustang
I have one and I really like it, but I wish it wasn't called a Mustang.
Exactly what folks used to say about the Mustang II. Lol
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