Next car?

[John Parks]

Interesting. I inherited a Chevy pickup when I bought my business. Hated it. Driver's seat wasn't centered with the steering wheel. Always felt weird driving it. Sold it.

Here are a couple of options I have found for you.

Ferrari F355 Auction Listing

Ferrari F430 Auction, currently less than $10k

Great all-weather vehicle, family friendly, neighbor friendly

Better for those living in flooded areas now

Just some ideas. Not sure how much help they will be. But it's always a good thing to be open minded and look at other options.

Whoah! That tank (and portable bridge!) is just plain silly. Something like this is more realistic to putter around the neighborhood:

Of course, no vehicle of this caliber is complete without an "Apocalypse Mode"!

 

[Cos]

Confused, Audi Japanese?

Yes I am it's German LOL.

I agree, I had an Infinity 2012 G37X was really disappointed with the way it handled. I resend my comments and will no longer do late night messages lol

 

[MR.MAGOO]

what communist country do you live in ?

The Socialist Republic of Kaliforistan

 

[Mikado463]

The Socialist Republic of Kaliforistan

LOL, yeah I hear 'ya, just spent a few days earlier this month in SF, 4.9% tax for their socialized medicine on top of your absurd sales tax, what a ridiculous state . Did enjoy 'fleet week' though in SF ...........

 

[Mikado463]

how about the Volvo XC-60R, looks nice ..........

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

how about the Volvo XC-60R, looks nice ..........

Is that suggestion for me? I already have no thrills and very capable offroader grocery getter - 2018 Outback 3.6R. I think that 5.5s 0-60 2018 Accord Touring 2.0T will fill nicely the role of the 2nd car which is both faster and more fuel efficient. While still safe, reliable and has all the gizmos. It's not a rocket ship but seems like excellent value for money and performance ain't too shabby either. can definitely put in place more than a few Lexus owners. I was shocked to see how slow Lexus IS..., not to mention Lexus Camry ES

 

[Mikado463]

Is that suggestion for me?

could be, just checked it out and thought it looked pretty good.

I'm getting ready to retire in a couple of years and I am looking at new vehicles today in preparation to buy one 'certified used' when I retire. It will be on my radar ........

 

[Sheep]

could be, just checked it out and thought it looked pretty good.

I'm getting ready to retire in a couple of years and I am looking at new vehicles today in preparation to buy one 'certified used' when I retire. It will be on my radar ........

I wouldn't retire with a certified used car known to be unreliable after warranty is over.

SheepStar

 

[Mikado463]

I wouldn't retire with a certified used car known to be unreliable after warranty is over.

SheepStar

speaking from experience ?

 

[Sheep]

speaking from experience ?

Yep. See lots of off lease BMWs, Audis, Mercedes, Volvos, you name it. All of them have a lot of issues, more then you would see from Japanese luxury brands. They are also just more expensive overall to maintain, with questionable maintenance intervals that make them disasters by the time the lease period is over.

SheepStar

 

[Mikado463]

Yep. See lots of off lease BMWs, Audis, Mercedes, Volvos, you name it. All of them have a lot of issues, more then you would see from Japanese luxury brands. They are also just more expensive overall to maintain, with questionable maintenance intervals that make them disasters by the time the lease period is over.

SheepStar

interesting, I have friends with just the opposite, granted maint would be more than Honda but as far as 'lots of issues' that all depends, it is in no way a given !

With that being said my leading candidates are Honda Pilot, Toyota Four Runner, Chevy Traverse and Ford Edge. If I go back to a pick up it's Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colorado, Honda Ridgeline

 

[John Parks]

interesting, I have friends with just the opposite, granted maint would be more than Honda but as far as 'lots of issues' that all depends, it is in no way a given !

With that being said my leading candidates are Honda Pilot, Toyota Four Runner, Chevy Traverse and Ford Edge. If I go back to a pick up it's Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colorado, Honda Ridgeline

I just saw this at the Texas State Fair over the weekend; the Ford Edge ST:

Very nice looking.

 

[Mikado463]

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Very nice looking.

agreed !

 

[Sheep]

interesting, I have friends with just the opposite, granted maint would be more than Honda but as far as 'lots of issues' that all depends, it is in no way a given !

With that being said my leading candidates are Honda Pilot, Toyota Four Runner, Chevy Traverse and Ford Edge. If I go back to a pick up it's Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colorado, Honda Ridgeline

When you work at a dealership, you are subjected to a lot of makes and models, in varying condition. It isn't cut and dry, but overall, the Japanese luxury brands are usually in better condition, with fewer issues.

Honda is about to release the Passport, a 2 row version of the Pilot. Not sure exactly when it's coming out but there is spy shots of one rolling around. There is also spy shots of a plug in hybrid pilot testing. I'm keeping my RDX until those are out.

SheepStar

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

my last 4-5 cars were all Japanese and I could attend to their reliability. Not perfect, nothing is, but most of the wear is with same parts wearing out anyhow.

 

[Mikado463]

When you work at a dealership, you are subjected to a lot of makes and models, in varying condition. It isn't cut and dry, but overall, the Japanese luxury brands are usually in better condition, with fewer issues.

I hear 'ya, but, IMO the Lexus Grill is the 'fugliest' thing on the road. I know several Lexas owners that have refused to replace their older models with current ones because of it !

I'm keeping my RDX until those are out.

SheepStar

understood, and what's interesting is that Acura offers a better warranty than does Honda ! 4years, 50k vs. 3 years 36k

 

[Sheep]

I hear 'ya, but, IMO the Lexus Grill is the 'fugliest' thing on the road. I know several Lexas owners that have refused to replace their older models with current ones because of it !



understood, and what's interesting is that Acura offers a better warranty than does Honda ! 4years, 50k vs. 3 years 36k

Yeah, the grill is not that good looking. But lexus service and quality is second to none, they make good cars and take good care of their customers.

That's pretty normal, most luxury brands have better warranties (you are paying more after all).

SheepStar

 

[panteragstk]

Yeah, the grill is not that good looking. But lexus service and quality is second to none, they make good cars and take good care of their customers.

That's pretty normal, most luxury brands have better warranties (you are paying more after all).

SheepStar

I'm at the point I don't really want to keep a car past the warranty just so I don't have to deal with issues. That said both my vehicles are out of warranty...

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Minor update: So far got one quote for Lease of 2018 Accord Touring 2.0t. $439 with 0 down. Not too thrilling. Was hoping to get closer to $400. Have old beater as a trade-in, but dealer valued it at $100 (I should add that Edmunds valuation puts it at $800-1000 for trade-in value)
May have to go down to EX-L 2.0T model with few options. Skipping $1000 NAV option is thumbs up! (only care about Android Auto) but not 100% sure how much I'll miss active suspension..

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Another evening, another car update: Test drove new 2019 Camry XLE v6 - very nice car and very soft but compliant ride. Drove over 1" road hole - nothing. a car barely noticed it. but the price isn't very friendly. same terms ($800 trade-in) sign and drive - over $500 per month
Asked in general terms about 2018 Accord EX-L 2.0T. $415/month is a much more realistic number. I'll be missing active suspension and ventilated front seat.