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THOUGH I would never get it, I could see how that is incredibly useful. For example, when you have a very young child in a rear facing seat, a driver often doesn't know what the kid is doing. Yes there are those mirrors you can hang, but that is daytime only.
With the rear view camera (night vision), if you are driving at 10pm, you can see what your 3 month old is doing, instead of having to pull over, and check on your child.
Then again our 1987 Toyota Master Ace, had none of these features. It was mid engine, RWD, engine under the driver seat, dual sunroof, captain chairs that fully swiveled so you could play a card game on a road trip, and cool ice box.
With the rear view camera (night vision), if you are driving at 10pm, you can see what your 3 month old is doing, instead of having to pull over, and check on your child.
Then again our 1987 Toyota Master Ace, had none of these features. It was mid engine, RWD, engine under the driver seat, dual sunroof, captain chairs that fully swiveled so you could play a card game on a road trip, and cool ice box.
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She wants a smaller car since we will have big cars. The Avant was her car.
The newer XLE Sienna with wheels looks pretty sick.
I'm going to install 18x9.5 RPF1s on the Sienna hahaha Tires are way too pricey for 19s or 20s.
As much as I agree with Sarlaac but with milder language, I don't know how you convince someone who is clearly not interested in a brand to consider it. Especially when the vehicle in question is so new that there's not a lot of rational evidence to back up an argument.
When I was thinking about the Buick TourX, my wife shot down the idea right away because it's American. Then I started showing her JD Power and Consumer Reports data and she changed her mind due in large part to the fact she had no idea that Buick was a top five brand in reliability categories most years.
How do you do that with a Pacifica? I don't know. I do know the top trim Pacifica is my favorite looking and engineered minivan on the market right now.
But then again my wife would rather drive Fred Flintstones's car than own a minivan ...
When I was thinking about the Buick TourX, my wife shot down the idea right away because it's American. Then I started showing her JD Power and Consumer Reports data and she changed her mind due in large part to the fact she had no idea that Buick was a top five brand in reliability categories most years.
How do you do that with a Pacifica? I don't know. I do know the top trim Pacifica is my favorite looking and engineered minivan on the market right now.
But then again my wife would rather drive Fred Flintstones's car than own a minivan ...
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20s aren't too bad, 255/45-20 Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ on our Flex were around $800+install, IIRC. Fantastic tires, especially compared to the Nitto Motivo that were on it before.
$50s and small and euro. c43 Amg?
Dropping $110k on rides. Must be fun
Dropping $110k on rides. Must be fun
Probably something in $50k range.
She wants a smaller car since we will have big cars. The Avant was her car.
The newer XLE Sienna with wheels looks pretty sick.
You come tell my pregnant wife to stfu and go check out a freaking Pacifica. It's just not happening.
I'm going to install 18x9.5 RPF1s on the Sienna hahaha Tires are way too pricey for 19s or 20s.
Yeah, it doesn't work against the thieves.
Yeah, it's just not happening. And I'm pretty set on Sienna too.
She wants a smaller car since we will have big cars. The Avant was her car.
The newer XLE Sienna with wheels looks pretty sick.
You come tell my pregnant wife to stfu and go check out a freaking Pacifica. It's just not happening.
I'm going to install 18x9.5 RPF1s on the Sienna hahaha Tires are way too pricey for 19s or 20s.
Yeah, it doesn't work against the thieves.
Yeah, it's just not happening. And I'm pretty set on Sienna too.
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charliemike! You live!
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Thank you! May 2017 ... It was a blur, as you can probably recall.
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We bought our place earlier this year. We deserve to get cars now.
He's always welcomed to.
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haha it's not just that but yeah it's going well. It's a very niche business. Going up market helped a lot. Different crowd.
Not to mention wife is a genius with this stuff.
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The corner of 4th St and Olympic Blvd,11pm at night
I think i have seen him
I think i have seen him
I had an interesting proposition at work today from a co-worker about using my lease benefits towards a LC; 36 months, 7,500 miles/year, for originally $1,135/month after employee discount. Apply my lease benefits and it's around $800-$900/month tops. That's before applying lease specials that just came out today. I originally considered a GS F but the residuals are so bad, it'd only be $135/month less.
Too early to seriously consider, but I may revisit it in December when the best deals are available.
Too early to seriously consider, but I may revisit it in December when the best deals are available.
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I had an interesting proposition at work today from a co-worker about using my lease benefits towards a LC; 36 months, 7,500 miles/year, for originally $1,135/month after employee discount. Apply my lease benefits and it's around $800-$900/month tops. That's before applying lease specials that just came out today. I originally considered a GS F but the residuals are so bad, it'd only be $135/month less.
Too early to seriously consider, but I may revisit it in December when the best deals are available.
Too early to seriously consider, but I may revisit it in December when the best deals are available.
So for a non-employee, GSF is about 1000 a month for 36/12k miles lease?
If you push for it & ask how dirty they're willing to get, your dealer may be able to take $10,000 off sticker to start. They're not moving, so come December 2 Remember, they'll be open to making deals on them.
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They couldn’t give RCF away with the ridiculous amount of $$$ on hood
GSF is same way
Some if he deals club lexus guys get from FL dealerships are amazing
GSF is same way
Some if he deals club lexus guys get from FL dealerships are amazing
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no clue in regular RC
but i follow RCF on club lexus and YUUUUGE discounts on tons of leftovers were provided by dealers
edit: 1) looks like people are paying 60-65k for GSF with 87k msrp
someone paid $66k on a 90k msrp gsf
dealers getting 14,000$ from lexus to move it
(per most recent thread on CL)
2) someone just paid RCF $59k from Cerritos dealer RCF. Msrp 77k
(most recent thread on CL)
but i follow RCF on club lexus and YUUUUGE discounts on tons of leftovers were provided by dealers
edit: 1) looks like people are paying 60-65k for GSF with 87k msrp
someone paid $66k on a 90k msrp gsf
dealers getting 14,000$ from lexus to move it
(per most recent thread on CL)
2) someone just paid RCF $59k from Cerritos dealer RCF. Msrp 77k
(most recent thread on CL)
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Those prices seem more down to earth
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I knew about the man whoring, but what's this sewing business you speak of..
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He sews a person's anus shut and force feeds them. Then force feeds them more... and more... and more, until they finally give him what he wants, such as money.
My coworker just quoted it for about $1285/month just off hand; $10000 off could get it down a lot more but he doesn’t want to guarantee you that deal bc it has to be approved. He said with you being out in Cali, you can likely find a much better deal around that $1000/month.
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It's a cool car and all, but I couldn't justify making a mortgage payment on a depreciating asset that you return after a few years
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I'm stupid with my money. The instant my coworker said it wasn't impossible to get a $100,000 car for $800/month, my eyes lit up like a fat kid at the buffet.
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I don't mind the RCF but from reviews of the car, some of the car guys are not fans.
I recall that Clarkson hated it.
I recall that Clarkson hated it.
Last edited by Yumcha; 10-07-2017 at 04:52 PM.
for the average 100k+ local car owner, who are paying $6500-8500 on a mortgage here, a $800 lease isn’t a big deal
now if one can find a mortgage for $1000 a month, a $99 fiat500E lease might make sense
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I quit my previous job and started this earlier last year. It's been growing very well. I work at home too. We basically use Alcantara and Leather to upholster any type of interior panels.
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2012wagon (10-09-2017)
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Is three dogs (30-50lbs) in the back of a GTI insane?
Should I just look at an Alltrack 6MT with a JB4 piggyback?
I don't think I can do another automatic as my only car.
Should I just look at an Alltrack 6MT with a JB4 piggyback?
I don't think I can do another automatic as my only car.
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At least the JB4 turns the Alltrack into a GTI (power wise) with 203whp and 233lb-ft at the wheels.
Although install/removal is a bit of a faff ...
Although install/removal is a bit of a faff ...
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https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/c...335131502.html
This thing has gotta fly! Hmmm I wonder how stable it is though lol
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Huge mistake. Should have gone with the second generation (and much better looking) version.
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Alltrac 6MT, shame not available on the SEL.