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Johnny_P wrote: Tue Jun 30, 2020 8:12 am
Big Brain Bradley wrote: Mon Jun 29, 2020 1:07 pm I'm over the GTI. it's listed for sale. hopefully I can find a car I like within a reasonable distance that I can get a trade on
:ohwell: L8R VW

You still thinking Volt? Or is there another vehicle in consideration?
I'm pretty settled on a Volt. it's either that or something super cheap and pedestrian.
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Big Brain Bradley wrote: Tue Jun 30, 2020 8:19 am
Johnny_P wrote: Tue Jun 30, 2020 8:12 am

:ohwell: L8R VW

You still thinking Volt? Or is there another vehicle in consideration?
I'm pretty settled on a Volt. it's either that or something super cheap and pedestrian.
Lexus ES330
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Johnny_P wrote: Tue Jun 30, 2020 8:34 am
Big Brain Bradley wrote: Tue Jun 30, 2020 8:19 am

I'm pretty settled on a Volt. it's either that or something super cheap and pedestrian.
Lexus ES330
es330 is neither cheap or pedestrian?
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Big Brain Bradley wrote: Tue Jun 30, 2020 8:54 am
Johnny_P wrote: Tue Jun 30, 2020 8:34 am

Lexus ES330
es330 is neither cheap or pedestrian?
You can pick one up for $7k...
And it’s a Camry...
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Johnny_P wrote: Tue Jun 30, 2020 9:16 am
Big Brain Bradley wrote: Tue Jun 30, 2020 8:54 am

es330 is neither cheap or pedestrian?
You can pick one up for $7k...
And it’s a Camry...
Gag. no. also want something lower milage. Tired of having to wrench on the daily. I want an appliance.
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H Ionic?
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328i is a pretty dope commuter, low miles ones can be had for sub $15K.
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wap wrote: Tue Jun 30, 2020 12:33 pmH Ionic?
too new, not in my budget used yet. also lacks some features I want.
D Griff wrote: Tue Jun 30, 2020 1:25 pm 328i is a pretty dope commuter, low miles ones can be had for sub $15K.
yes, I know this. Really want something a little cheaper to run tho, regular gas, tires, etc. I also don't want BMW maintenance and maintenance problems. But it's a nice daym car for the money.
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Big Brain Bradley wrote: Tue Jun 30, 2020 1:39 pm
wap wrote: Tue Jun 30, 2020 12:33 pmH Ionic?
too new, not in my budget used yet. also lacks some features I want.
D Griff wrote: Tue Jun 30, 2020 1:25 pm 328i is a pretty dope commuter, low miles ones can be had for sub $15K.
yes, I know this. Really want something a little cheaper to run tho, regular gas, tires, etc. I also don't want BMW maintenance and maintenance problems. But it's a nice daym car for the money.
Eh... it runs fine on 87 and gets like 35 MPG highway and they're really reliable and easy to work on.
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D Griff wrote: Tue Jun 30, 2020 1:46 pm
Big Brain Bradley wrote: Tue Jun 30, 2020 1:39 pm

too new, not in my budget used yet. also lacks some features I want.



yes, I know this. Really want something a little cheaper to run tho, regular gas, tires, etc. I also don't want BMW maintenance and maintenance problems. But it's a nice daym car for the money.
Eh... it runs fine on 87 and gets like 35 MPG highway and they're really reliable and easy to work on.
I'm not ballsy enough to run 87 in a turbo car that I will be tempted to flog on multiple times a week. If I reconsider my options it's definitely a contender.

The whole car search is getting pretty discouraging in general. I might just fix the GTI... again.
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I heard that Lincolns are nice.
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No really, MKZ hybrid is a thing and they have to be worthless on the used market by now.

See also any other hybrid that's not a Prius.
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troyguitar wrote: Tue Jun 30, 2020 1:55 pm No really, MKZ hybrid is a thing and they have to be worthless on the used market by now.

See also any other hybrid that's not a Prius.
I don't really want just a hybrid. I want a plug in hybrid at least. 15 miles of range at least. I want the electric range because cheap. the volt also has a bunch of awesome features, lane control, active cruise, Android auto. If I can't get something like that I'd rather just spend way less money and get a Corolla with a manual or similar for 10k
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troyguitar wrote: Tue Jun 30, 2020 1:55 pm No really, MKZ hybrid is a thing and they have to be worthless on the used market by now.

See also any other hybrid that's not a Prius.
I don't really want just a hybrid. I want a plug in hybrid at least. 15 miles of range at least. I want the electric range because cheap. the volt also has a bunch of awesome features, lane control, active cruise, Android auto. If I can't get something like that I'd rather just spend way less money and get a Corolla with a manual or similar for 10k
Ahh right, you have a garage. Bastard.
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troyguitar wrote: Tue Jun 30, 2020 1:55 pm No really, MKZ hybrid is a thing and they have to be worthless on the used market by now.

See also any other hybrid that's not a Prius.
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Our Fusion was perfect for 150K miles and the ride/comfort were the best of any car I've had (low bar as almost every car I've had has been loud and rides like shit). The only "issue" on that car ever was a seized water pump which was a cheap and easy fix (well, free by her dad's shop. but the part was cheap). It was definitely a nicer place to be than a Prius :doe:
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welp, GTI hopefully gets sold today and I've put in a transfer request for the car I want at CarMax. both the cheaper private party options sold. It's at least still under bluebook if only by 500.
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Johnny_P wrote: Tue Jun 30, 2020 9:16 am
Big Brain Bradley wrote: Tue Jun 30, 2020 8:54 am

es330 is neither cheap or pedestrian?
You can pick one up for $7k...
And it’s a Camry...
When my mom passed we inherited her 2004 Camry.
I can not express fully my disdain for that car. It's just bad in every way hat bad is bad and can be bad.
Sure it's reliable, but at every cost.
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Melon wrote: Thu Jul 02, 2020 3:12 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Tue Jun 30, 2020 9:16 am

You can pick one up for $7k...
And it’s a Camry...
When my mom passed we inherited her 2004 Camry.
I can not express fully my disdain for that car. It's just bad in every way hat bad is bad and can be bad.
Sure it's reliable, but at every cost.
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Melon wrote: Thu Jul 02, 2020 3:12 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Tue Jun 30, 2020 9:16 am

You can pick one up for $7k...
And it’s a Camry...
When my mom passed we inherited her 2004 Camry.
I can not express fully my disdain for that car. It's just bad in every way hat bad is bad and can be bad.
Sure it's reliable, but at every cost.
My grandma still drives that gen Camry... it truly is horrible. I remember driving it way back in high school when it was pretty new (I think it's a 2002) and even compared to the POS '93 Taurus I had, it drove absolutely horribly.
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Brad, your car has shipped, and we'll call as soon as it's ready!

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Big Brain Bradley wrote: Fri Jul 03, 2020 2:29 pm Brad, your car has shipped, and we'll call as soon as it's ready!

:popcorn:
It's electric, did they give you a download link or something to get it?
Or did they put it directly into Dropbox?
Ftp maybe?
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Big Brain Bradley wrote: Fri Jul 03, 2020 2:29 pm Brad, your car has shipped, and we'll call as soon as it's ready!

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Acid666 wrote: Fri Jul 03, 2020 2:41 pm
Big Brain Bradley wrote: Fri Jul 03, 2020 2:29 pm Brad, your car has shipped, and we'll call as soon as it's ready!

:popcorn:
It's electric, did they give you a download link or something to get it?
Or did they put it directly into Dropbox?
Ftp maybe?
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Miata is doing great. Its the new daily....GTI sold.
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Big Brain Bradley wrote: Fri Jul 03, 2020 2:29 pm Brad, your car has shipped, and we'll call as soon as it's ready!

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