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max225 wrote: Thu Sep 21, 2023 5:42 pm
CaleDeRoo wrote: Thu Sep 21, 2023 5:39 pm

Comfort spec E350

https://carsandbids.com/auctions/3vGPnW ... e350-wagon

Budget a coupla two tree thousand for initial maintenance and enjoy.
Is there such a thing as a non comfort E350? I dig these a lot still
The silver bullet sport trim dawg. How soon we forget :member:
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MexicanYarisTK wrote: Thu Sep 21, 2023 5:51 pm Since some are eager for my turo s5 rental

I actually love this thing. This one is 2018 with 82k miles doe. Interior held up pretty well other than the steering leather surface.

Trans programming is between the way my dsg was vs the zf8 speed on my recent 430i gc rental. Turn in is pretty good, does not feel any way nose heavy, roughly 80% there with the 430i

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Nice black tintsssss.

The 440i like Breh would be an excellent option too.
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MexicanYarisTK wrote: Thu Sep 21, 2023 5:51 pm Since some are eager for my turo s5 rental

I actually love this thing. This one is 2018 with 82k miles doe. Interior held up pretty well other than the steering leather surface.

Trans programming is between the way my dsg was vs the zf8 speed on my recent 430i gc rental. Turn in is pretty good, does not feel any way nose heavy, roughly 80% there with the 430i

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How 'bout some interior pics, including the open hatch...?
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golftdibrad1 wrote: Thu Sep 21, 2023 5:01 pm
SAWCE wrote: Thu Sep 21, 2023 4:50 pm Elantra is at the detailer now. Dropping by the Hyundai dealer with it tomorrow to see how much more than carvana they offer me.
whatcha gettin....
Nada for now. Going down to one car lyfe for a while and using the funds from selling the car to pay for a portion of the landscape work we need done.
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D Griff wrote: Thu Sep 21, 2023 5:29 pm
max225 wrote: Thu Sep 21, 2023 5:02 pm

Detailer ? What does that run for in your neck of the woods ?
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I'd do a couple hour home job and call it good enough for a typical :dillerman:
$300 for full interior/exterior. Will probably my be a wash on what I get for the car, but figured it can’t hurt since carvana has to appraise it in person before actually giving me the $12.3 they offered..

I have no equipment to do it myself. We loved without a garage for a long time, and last apartment we couldn’t wash our cars on the premise.. I should get some stuff now to keep the Mazda in nice shape, but that’s way down on the priority list of money that needs to be spent.
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CaleDeRoo wrote: Thu Sep 21, 2023 5:39 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Thu Sep 21, 2023 4:27 pm

Might take you up on that but it’ll be a minute. I’m poor until we sell our Philly house.

In reality I’d love a $15k wagon. But they don’t really exist.
Comfort spec E350

https://carsandbids.com/auctions/3vGPnW ... e350-wagon

Budget a coupla two tree thousand for initial maintenance and enjoy.
That sure does does look clean.
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Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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MexicanYarisTK wrote: Thu Sep 21, 2023 5:51 pm Since some are eager for my turo s5 rental

I actually love this thing. This one is 2018 with 82k miles doe. Interior held up pretty well other than the steering leather surface.

Trans programming is between the way my dsg was vs the zf8 speed on my recent 430i gc rental. Turn in is pretty good, does not feel any way nose heavy, roughly 80% there with the 430i

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:megusta:
How 'bout some interior pics, including the open hatch...?
Tomorrow I will, hatch it perfect for me, good blend of sedan and hatchback and it has the red interior.

Also in manual mode i did manage to do a little burple. That sound. I haven't went fully wot yet
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Desertbreh wrote: Thu Sep 21, 2023 7:41 pm
CaleDeRoo wrote: Thu Sep 21, 2023 5:39 pm

Comfort spec E350

https://carsandbids.com/auctions/3vGPnW ... e350-wagon

Budget a coupla two tree thousand for initial maintenance and enjoy.
That sure does does look clean.
I’d slum it in that thing all day. What happened to the silver bullet, you still have it and the blue car?
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D Griff wrote: Thu Sep 21, 2023 8:40 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Thu Sep 21, 2023 7:41 pm

That sure does does look clean.
I’d slum it in that thing all day. What happened to the silver bullet, you still have it and the blue car?
I sold the blue 2006 to my ex brother in law at the same time I liberated the SB from it's Russian oppressor.
I have put about 6K miles on the SB, no plans to sell it.
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Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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max225 wrote: Thu Sep 21, 2023 5:42 pm
CaleDeRoo wrote: Thu Sep 21, 2023 5:39 pm

Comfort spec E350

https://carsandbids.com/auctions/3vGPnW ... e350-wagon

Budget a coupla two tree thousand for initial maintenance and enjoy.
Is there such a thing as a non comfort E350? I dig these a lot still
Yeah that’s a nice car. Over 100k and no trans service gives me pause. At least it comes with two fresh Ling Longs though.

Sub-$15k used cars are pretty depressing anymore.
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CaleDeRoo wrote: Thu Sep 21, 2023 5:56 pm
MexicanYarisTK wrote: Thu Sep 21, 2023 5:51 pm Since some are eager for my turo s5 rental

I actually love this thing. This one is 2018 with 82k miles doe. Interior held up pretty well other than the steering leather surface.

Trans programming is between the way my dsg was vs the zf8 speed on my recent 430i gc rental. Turn in is pretty good, does not feel any way nose heavy, roughly 80% there with the 430i

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Nice black tintsssss.

The 440i like Breh would be an excellent option too.
As long as i can get over that front end, m440i would be perfect. Also i found the s5 to be more spacious and proportioned better as well.

Throw a unitronic tune and it would be :nice:
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MexicanYarisTK wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 10:29 am
CaleDeRoo wrote: Thu Sep 21, 2023 5:56 pm

Nice black tintsssss.

The 440i like Breh would be an excellent option too.
As long as i can get over that front end, m440i would be perfect. Also i found the s5 to be more spacious and proportioned better as well.

Throw a unitronic tune and it would be :nice:
Get a F30 gen and all the problems are gone.
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CaleDeRoo wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 10:40 am
MexicanYarisTK wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 10:29 am

As long as i can get over that front end, m440i would be perfect. Also i found the s5 to be more spacious and proportioned better as well.

Throw a unitronic tune and it would be :nice:
Get a F30 gen and all the problems are gone.
I know I dumped my F30 twice, but I wholeheartedly endorse these cars, they are quite good and great value now compared to most. I am just an idiot and like to be uncomfortable.
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Yea :member: when I had an F30 and said the whole thing about them being “fat” and “no longer bmws” was a farce as every reviewer shat on those gens …

I liked my fake sport for what it was but putting 225 series front tires on a 60k performance sedan is still a crime and I stand by it. And why my user name was forcefully changed by the last administration genius’

And look at us today doing the same for the current m2 and the grilles etc. some things never change
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CaleDeRoo wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 10:40 am
MexicanYarisTK wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 10:29 am

As long as i can get over that front end, m440i would be perfect. Also i found the s5 to be more spacious and proportioned better as well.

Throw a unitronic tune and it would be :nice:
Get a F30 gen and all the problems are gone.
I thought about those too. Hmm. They're too popular in my neck of the woods, s5's are here and there though
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max225 wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 11:11 am Yea :member: when I had an F30 and said the whole thing about them being “fat” and “no longer bmws” was a farce as every reviewer shat on those gens …

I liked my fake sport for what it was but putting 225 series front tires on a 60k performance sedan is still a crime and I stand by it. And why my user name was forcefully changed by the last administration genius’

And look at us today doing the same for the current m2 and the grilles etc. some things never change
225's are ridiculous for a car as such

And now my accord has 235s. For a front wheel drive midsize sedans for most breathers who buy those has not once went wot in their lives.
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MexicanYarisTK wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 11:18 am
max225 wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 11:11 am Yea :member: when I had an F30 and said the whole thing about them being “fat” and “no longer bmws” was a farce as every reviewer shat on those gens …

I liked my fake sport for what it was but putting 225 series front tires on a 60k performance sedan is still a crime and I stand by it. And why my user name was forcefully changed by the last administration genius’

And look at us today doing the same for the current m2 and the grilles etc. some things never change
225's are ridiculous for a car as such

And now my accord has 235s. For a front wheel drive midsize sedans for most breathers who buy those has not once went wot in their lives.
Yea I drove a 22k msrp civic sport right before my F30, and it had 235s.
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Chevy dealer just offered me $12.5.. will use that when I cruise to the Hyundai dealership in a bit. Should be able to secure close to $13k
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SAWCE wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 1:54 pm Chevy dealer just offered me $12.5.. will use that when I cruise to the Hyundai dealership in a bit. Should be able to secure close to $13k
For a fucking ebombtra with steroid residue.
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Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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Desertbreh wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 1:56 pm
SAWCE wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 1:54 pm Chevy dealer just offered me $12.5.. will use that when I cruise to the Hyundai dealership in a bit. Should be able to secure close to $13k
For a fucking ebombtra with steroid residue.
I did find a few dropped insulin pins when I was cleaning it out yesterday :yikes:
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max225 wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 11:22 am
MexicanYarisTK wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 11:18 am

225's are ridiculous for a car as such

And now my accord has 235s. For a front wheel drive midsize sedans for most breathers who buy those has not once went wot in their lives.
Yea I drove a 22k msrp civic sport right before my F30, and it had 235s.
I think the CRV has 235s as well
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@max what mpg did your TDI typically get? Did short trips kill the mileage?

A used TDI wagon has me curious. Even at $1 more per gallon than 87 octane, if it gets 40 vs a gasoline car getting 30 it’s about break even on the cost front, but with a shitload more torque and better to drive. Obvi more $/mi in fuel than a hybrid though.

One awesome thing about the hybrids. They have all electric air conditioners and steering so they don’t need the engine on. If a ICE car shuts off at a stop light it kills the AC. Which is great in stop and go traffic.
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SAWCE wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 1:54 pm Chevy dealer just offered me $12.5.. will use that when I cruise to the Hyundai dealership in a bit. Should be able to secure close to $13k
They just matching the $12.5 here. Im good with it. I’ll come back Monday to pick up the check.
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Johnny_P wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 4:11 pm @max what mpg did your TDI typically get? Did short trips kill the mileage?

A used TDI wagon has me curious. Even at $1 more per gallon than 87 octane, if it gets 40 vs a gasoline car getting 30 it’s about break even on the cost front, but with a shitload more torque and better to drive. Obvi more $/mi in fuel than a hybrid though.

One awesome thing about the hybrids. They have all electric air conditioners and steering so they don’t need the engine on. If a ICE car shuts off at a stop light it kills the AC. Which is great in stop and go traffic.
My Lifetime average was 35. I don’t care what those random cucks online post. It was impossible to get it over 40 unless you drive under 65mph.

At 75-80mph they get low 30s at best. Also these things are finicky … expensive fuel filters every 20k miles, expensive timing belt and expensive oil changes and dsg fluid changes. I would much rather Prius at this point in time
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Johnny_P wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 4:02 pm
max225 wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 11:22 am
Yea I drove a 22k msrp civic sport right before my F30, and it had 235s.
I think the CRV has 235s as well
I wouldve been happier if the accord has a just as much large gas tank as the Camry instead of a gti
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