Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

[max225]

FWIW there are 166 type Rs and 66 raptors within 500 Miles. I did spot a used raptor with 1200 miles closeish to my work. So next week I could probably check it out.

if it doesn’t sell at 5k over new msrp like they are asking

[Melon2.0]

FWIW I bought my CT4 from a dealership over 1,000 miles away. They handled the shipping arrangements. I'm sure you can find one nationally and find a dealer willing to have it shipped.

Now, if you want to test drive it, which is reasonable, you're probably SOL without ordering one.

Yea I’m not a stranger to USA wide shopping. My mini was 2500 miles away before I got it shipped.

In this case I figured I can order a god damn ford pickup and pay sticker or x plan if they took it. Seems like that’s not really an option.

I don’t mind waiting but I’m also cross shopping other vehicles so … the civic could become available and I would be stuck in a situation without being able to make a full informed decision

You know the score. Good luck man.

[max225]

Yea I’m not a stranger to USA wide shopping. My mini was 2500 miles away before I got it shipped.

In this case I figured I can order a god damn ford pickup and pay sticker or x plan if they took it. Seems like that’s not really an option.

I don’t mind waiting but I’m also cross shopping other vehicles so … the civic could become available and I would be stuck in a situation without being able to make a full informed decision

You know the score. Good luck man.

Strike 2

[wap]

I'm trying to find the pink G-13 or whatever and i'm having a problem. Fucking Napa, O'Reilly, Advanced Auto all have "universal" shit for "all Euro" cars but I'm very

I never bought coolant say at a european tuning shop and the like, but when i had that issue in the past, i first tried the popular chains, then they told me a store called olympia (dont remember exactly what it was called), used it and had no issues. It wouldn't hurt to try places where they tune vw/audis and whatnot and probably may have liquimoly, don't know if they have g13 in particular under that.

I picked up a gallon at my diller.

We'll see how long it takes until it needs more...

[wap]

Trying to find somewhere near me that has G12. about Advanced or Napa.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/audi-v ... 2e1001gcon. Go to a stealer.

Already did, Dirk. $38 OTD.

[D Griff]

You know the score. Good luck man.

Strike 2

Don’t they realize it’s 2025? Mark up for a Found On Road Dead pickup is insane.

[D Griff]

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/audi-v ... 2e1001gcon. Go to a stealer.

Already did, Dirk. $38 OTD.

Man, VW unicorn jizz is expensive. I feel like the BMW coolant I bought was only like $18. Normally with a leak sitch like that I’ve just thrown in water for the time being but that’s definitely not the move when it’s -9F or whatever.

[max225]

Strike 2

Don’t they realize it’s 2025? Mark up for a Found On Road Dead pickup is insane.

Something has shifted in the market again … my dealer had the regular raptors at sticker now 10k is back …

both cars I’m considering have massive markups everywhere within a 500 mile radius. At least from asking price perspective

[J-Ho-Fo-Show69]

Don’t they realize it’s 2025? Mark up for a Found On Road Dead pickup is insane.

Something has shifted in the market again … my dealer had the regular raptors at sticker now 10k is back …

both cars I’m considering have massive markups everywhere within a 500 mile radius. At least from asking price perspective

Too many TikTok’s of “car buying influencers” saying it’s a great time to buy!

[golftdibrad1]

Already did, Dirk. $38 OTD.

Man, VW unicorn jizz is expensive. I feel like the BMW coolant I bought was only like $18. Normally with a leak sitch like that I’ve just thrown in water for the time being but that’s definitely not the move when it’s -9F or whatever.

feed it distilled water, esp if you think a repair is in the future. you need to blend the pure stuff anyway.

https://www.owi.com/binaries/content/as ... -chart.pdf

still protected well into the neg at 40%

[wap]

Already did, Dirk. $38 OTD.

Man, VW unicorn jizz is expensive. I feel like the BMW coolant I bought was only like $18. Normally with a leak sitch like that I’ve just thrown in water for the time being but that’s definitely not the move when it’s -9F or whatever.

is the problem. Eh, $38 isn't that much dough for peace of mind (about $12 more than generic piss from AutoZone) that I got the right stuff

[Johnny_P]

It's more than the $24 for the sketch shit the parts stores have but at least i know it's the right shit.

Late to this but get the stuff from VW. I wouldn’t go mixing coolant types. But if you’re in a bind a gallon of distilled water is safe. I did that frequently with the GTI.

[Johnny_P]

Strike 2

Don’t they realize it’s 2025? Mark up for a Found On Road Dead pickup is insane.

Well this isn’t exactly a fleet spec white F150 XL. Unfortunately Max wants a unique fun car. Those generally have a bunch of hype around them, especially ones that are “affordable.”

[Melon2.0]

You know the score. Good luck man.

Strike 2

[Melon2.0]

Man, VW unicorn jizz is expensive. I feel like the BMW coolant I bought was only like $18. Normally with a leak sitch like that I’ve just thrown in water for the time being but that’s definitely not the move when it’s -9F or whatever.

is the problem. Eh, $38 isn't that much dough for peace of mind (about $12 more than generic piss from AutoZone) that I got the right stuff

Discussing $26 vs. $38 coolant, it's like we're back on Mk6.com

[D Griff]

Man, VW unicorn jizz is expensive. I feel like the BMW coolant I bought was only like $18. Normally with a leak sitch like that I’ve just thrown in water for the time being but that’s definitely not the move when it’s -9F or whatever.

is the problem. Eh, $38 isn't that much dough for peace of mind (about $12 more than generic piss from AutoZone) that I got the right stuff

I would do the same. The inflation just really hits when you see something you haven't bought since pre-pandemic or close to it.

I should probably change the coolant on the Did all the other fluids and that slipped my mind.

[D Griff]

Don’t they realize it’s 2025? Mark up for a Found On Road Dead pickup is insane.

Well this isn’t exactly a fleet spec white F150 XL. Unfortunately Max wants a unique fun car. Those generally have a bunch of hype around them, especially ones that are “affordable.”

I mean, I get it, but still it's the most common vehicle type by the second shittiest manufacturer. I would figure if markups on Hype Rs are done, so would these. Clearly showing my bias though, as there's just nothing about a Raptor that gives me the wants.

[max225]

Well this isn’t exactly a fleet spec white F150 XL. Unfortunately Max wants a unique fun car. Those generally have a bunch of hype around them, especially ones that are “affordable.”

I mean, I get it, but still it's the most common vehicle type by the second shittiest manufacturer. I would figure if markups on Hype Rs are done, so would these. Clearly showing my bias though, as there's just nothing about a Raptor that gives me the wants.

I didn’t even know this was a thing but here we are

[Gberg2119]

You know the score. Good luck man.

Strike 2

[D Griff]

I mean, I get it, but still it's the most common vehicle type by the second shittiest manufacturer. I would figure if markups on Hype Rs are done, so would these. Clearly showing my bias though, as there's just nothing about a Raptor that gives me the wants.

I didn’t even know this was a thing but here we are

I mean, I think I'm on this, but I am who I am. The Ranger is def cooler though. F150s are just so unreasonably big to the point of being annoying AF to use in a city and just outright kind of antisocial.

[Tar]

InB4 Chris pops in to tell Max not to buy a FORD because they are :worst:

[wap]

is the problem. Eh, $38 isn't that much dough for peace of mind (about $12 more than generic piss from AutoZone) that I got the right stuff

Discussing $26 vs. $38 coolant, it's like we're back on Mk6.com

:thankyou:

[wap]

InB4 Chris pops in to tell Max not to buy a FORD because they are :worst:

QFT

[wap]

In other news, the battery in my key fob was dead this morning. It lasted 4 years so I can't complain. I've got some 5025's at home so I'll swap it out this evening. Probably do my spare fob as well.

[D Griff]

InB4 Chris pops in to tell Max not to buy a FORD because they are :worst:

Well, in his defense,

Stellanus is the only worse manufacturer of cars sold in the US.

Actually some of the newer EV companies and such are questionable, Jag probably is worse than Fraud, etc. But they're low on the list.