General Car Talk Discussion Thread
03-30-2013, 10:31 AM
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I wouldn't've given them my insurance info, but if they do call your insurance, they should back you up. Sounds like they were just looking for someone else to blame for the situation, and you were the (second) most obvious choice.
Sucks to be them.
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03-30-2013, 07:18 PM
#3404
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Awesome!!! Hopefully everything works out!!
03-30-2013, 07:37 PM
#3405
Fahrvergnügen'd
I was able to get a good rate and payment where I wanted it with $10k down so I can go get the windows tinted and a pro clear bra job done.
The finance experience at the dealer ... FFS god it sucks. Guy started at 10% ... I was going to go to Pen Fed but they are taking a couple weeks to get approved. Finally got it down but the guy tried everything in the book ... Ford prepaid maintenance, extended warranty, etc all rolled in for very low rates. I took the Credit Union rate and told him to get stuffed. The least pleasant part of buying a car for sure.
The finance experience at the dealer ... FFS god it sucks. Guy started at 10% ... I was going to go to Pen Fed but they are taking a couple weeks to get approved. Finally got it down but the guy tried everything in the book ... Ford prepaid maintenance, extended warranty, etc all rolled in for very low rates. I took the Credit Union rate and told him to get stuffed. The least pleasant part of buying a car for sure.
03-30-2013, 07:48 PM
#3406
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I was able to get a good rate and payment where I wanted it with $10k down so I can go get the windows tinted and a pro clear bra job done.
The finance experience at the dealer ... FFS god it sucks. Guy started at 10% ... I was going to go to Pen Fed but they are taking a couple weeks to get approved. Finally got it down but the guy tried everything in the book ... Ford prepaid maintenance, extended warranty, etc all rolled in for very low rates. I took the Credit Union rate and told him to get stuffed. The least pleasant part of buying a car for sure.
The finance experience at the dealer ... FFS god it sucks. Guy started at 10% ... I was going to go to Pen Fed but they are taking a couple weeks to get approved. Finally got it down but the guy tried everything in the book ... Ford prepaid maintenance, extended warranty, etc all rolled in for very low rates. I took the Credit Union rate and told him to get stuffed. The least pleasant part of buying a car for sure.
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03-30-2013, 07:51 PM
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03-30-2013, 11:35 PM
#3409
Whats up with RDX owners?
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Congrats!!I can't stand dealer financing departments either. Its so much easier going with outside financing.
03-31-2013, 08:44 AM
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Congrats CM!
03-31-2013, 10:20 AM
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Nice pickup...congrats!!
The finance guy is the worst
. When I bought the TL, I was quoted a reasonable rate, but was told it was the best they had. Then they magically found a better one once I said I was going to use the loan I had secured at the credit union instead. The games they play 
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The finance guy is the worst
. When I bought the TL, I was quoted a reasonable rate, but was told it was the best they had. Then they magically found a better one once I said I was going to use the loan I had secured at the credit union instead. The games they play .
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03-31-2013, 06:14 PM
#3412
Fahrvergnügen'd
I'm going to get 3M invisible shield/bra/whatever next Friday. I found a place that does high end cars near where I work. Lifetime warranty, blah blah blah.
Looks like it's going to be about $800-1000 to do the Hood, Fenders, Mirrors, Front bumper, Headlights, A pillars, Door cups, leading edge of roof above the windshield, front of rear wheel arcs, and trunk ledge plus some custom bits where I think my bike rack might cause wear.
Does that sound about right?
Looks like it's going to be about $800-1000 to do the Hood, Fenders, Mirrors, Front bumper, Headlights, A pillars, Door cups, leading edge of roof above the windshield, front of rear wheel arcs, and trunk ledge plus some custom bits where I think my bike rack might cause wear.
Does that sound about right?
03-31-2013, 11:06 PM
#3413
Whats up with RDX owners?
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Closer to $800 seems about right for all that coverage. Anything more is a bit steep. Where are you getting it done?
03-31-2013, 11:27 PM
#3414
Whats up with RDX owners?
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Craftsman jack, stands, and creeper for $77 with free shipping.
http://dealnews.com/Craftsman-3-Ton-...ng/685629.html
The jack won't work for either of my cars, but its always good to have a spare.
http://dealnews.com/Craftsman-3-Ton-...ng/685629.html
The jack won't work for either of my cars, but its always good to have a spare.
03-31-2013, 11:29 PM
#3415
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I need a low profile jack badly. I'm so sick of using the stupid scissor jack for everything 
03-31-2013, 11:30 PM
#3416
Whats up with RDX owners?
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I have planks of wood that I drive on. Scissor jacks scare the shit out of me.
04-01-2013, 12:06 AM
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I didn't get a pic, but I was driving up to Malibu on the PCH this morning and was in traffic with a 2013 Porsche RS 40...impressed because of the rarity of this one.
04-01-2013, 12:47 AM
#3418
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ok so...... what is going on here??????
2011 R8 V10 with 15k miles for $129K??? I just thought they go for more than that.
http://www.dupontregistry.com/autos/...itemid=1653684
2011 R8 V10 with 15k miles for $129K??? I just thought they go for more than that.
http://www.dupontregistry.com/autos/...itemid=1653684
04-01-2013, 01:21 AM
#3419
Whats up with RDX owners?
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Thats definitely on the low end of the scale. I thought the late model V10s were still ~$150k.
04-01-2013, 01:52 AM
#3420
Suzuka Master
Saw this post on fb and well, I need to find time to go here....
Glendora Ridge Road
Its in socal btw
Glendora Ridge Road
Its in socal btw
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04-01-2013, 01:55 AM
#3421
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damn, one of me best friends lives 30 miles from there... will need to cruise there next time I visit!
04-01-2013, 01:56 AM
#3422
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04-01-2013, 06:35 AM
#3424
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That R8 is missing the front emblem as well as the V10 emblems on the fenders. Maybe it was in an accident?
04-01-2013, 08:35 AM
#3425
Price sounds about right. They retail for somewhere sound $160-170,000 new I believe & that's a 2 year old model pushing over 15,000 miles, which is abnormally high for that type of car for such a period of time. 
Anyway, I would come into work this morning & find a C6 with the Z51 package & 6-speed manual just traded in. Have to get a drive in it when our detail shop picks it up.
Anyway, I would come into work this morning & find a C6 with the Z51 package & 6-speed manual just traded in. Have to get a drive in it when our detail shop picks it up.
04-01-2013, 10:50 PM
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04-02-2013, 01:00 AM
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So much for going to sleep
Damn, didn't know those S-Classes were going for that cheap nowadays.
Damn, didn't know those S-Classes were going for that cheap nowadays.
04-02-2013, 10:13 AM
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The new one is about to come out so the price of the current gen is plummeting.
From srika's link...
http://www.thelastdetail.com/1957-as...br2--c-637.htm
From srika's link...
http://www.thelastdetail.com/1957-as...br2--c-637.htm
04-02-2013, 03:33 PM
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Would any of you guys happen to know what the first production car with an aluminum head was? 
04-02-2013, 03:38 PM
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NSX?
04-02-2013, 03:48 PM
#3432
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http://mbworld.org/forums/mercedes-v...ml#post4572922
a friend recently got one, so far it's been a money pit.
04-02-2013, 03:49 PM
#3433
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The new one is about to come out so the price of the current gen is plummeting.
From srika's link...
http://www.thelastdetail.com/1957-as...br2--c-637.htm
From srika's link...
http://www.thelastdetail.com/1957-as...br2--c-637.htm
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04-02-2013, 03:50 PM
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then there's this...
http://mbworld.org/forums/mercedes-v...ml#post4572922
a friend recently got one, so far it's been a money pit.
http://mbworld.org/forums/mercedes-v...ml#post4572922
a friend recently got one, so far it's been a money pit.
04-02-2013, 03:57 PM
#3435
Suzuka Master
my car passed 190k a couple weeks back.
04-02-2013, 04:09 PM
#3436
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Cool story bro 
I just hit 127k this past weekend but I've only driven 8k miles since December 2011.
I just hit 127k this past weekend but I've only driven 8k miles since December 2011.
04-02-2013, 04:18 PM
#3437
Fahrvergnügen'd
Anyone buy extended warranties?
The scumbag finance guy tried to sell me a 2/24 warranty for $1500 ... On Ford's site they charge $890 for the same thing. Again, scumbag.
Ford wants $2500 for their PremiumCare (highest level) warranty to go 7/125k on the ST ... Goes up $100 if I wait until 35,000 miles (which I'm gonna do since it makes little difference). Was just curious what others thought.
The scumbag finance guy tried to sell me a 2/24 warranty for $1500 ... On Ford's site they charge $890 for the same thing. Again, scumbag.
Ford wants $2500 for their PremiumCare (highest level) warranty to go 7/125k on the ST ... Goes up $100 if I wait until 35,000 miles (which I'm gonna do since it makes little difference). Was just curious what others thought.
04-02-2013, 04:20 PM
#3438
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Anyone buy extended warranties?
The scumbag finance guy tried to sell me a 2/24 warranty for $1500 ... On Ford's site they charge $890 for the same thing. Again, scumbag.
Ford wants $2500 for their PremiumCare (highest level) warranty to go 7/125k on the ST ... Goes up $100 if I wait until 35,000 miles (which I'm gonna do since it makes little difference). Was just curious what others thought.
The scumbag finance guy tried to sell me a 2/24 warranty for $1500 ... On Ford's site they charge $890 for the same thing. Again, scumbag.
Ford wants $2500 for their PremiumCare (highest level) warranty to go 7/125k on the ST ... Goes up $100 if I wait until 35,000 miles (which I'm gonna do since it makes little difference). Was just curious what others thought.
I would take the $890 price to the dealership and do it in person. I don't like doing important stuff like that online.
04-02-2013, 04:34 PM
#3439
Fahrvergnügen'd
It's through Ford's ownership website so I feel okay about buying it online. I think I may wait until I buy it since it doesn't affect the cost that much to wait.
Thanks for the advice though ... 7/125k miles is a long ass time
04-02-2013, 04:57 PM
#3440
Suzuka Master
I barely drive now too haha. And I think where ever I have an internship over the summer I'm going to trade cars with my dad if my commute is longer than his. I need this car to survive as long as humanely possible without throwing in money. Its only worth like 3k so I'm not gonna do work (like timing belt) if thats 1/3 of its cost. Especially when the tranny can go out at any minutes