By reilo Go To PostI've actually had more issues on my Panamera 😭condolences
By Smokey Go To PostBecome part of Honda gang and trade it inyou are not the first person to recommend honda to me
why
even hyundai
By Kibner Go To PostYeah, we weren't disagreeing with you. Just commenting on sports cars generally being more unreliable than non-sports cars.
Taycans seem reliable based on reports. EV's have less maint and moving parts. They're also beautifyul. I nominate a Taycan.
By DY_nasty Go To Postyou are not the first person to recommend honda to me
why
even hyundai
At 168k miles on it. Got it in 2013, only thing I had to take care of outside of standard maintenance stuff was the timing belt.
Although it sounds like in general your car is reliable but you got unlucky with this one :/
Well, I guess I'll find out how things go tomorrow.
I've never traded in a vehicle before honestly - so even if this isn't a perfect value return, I'm way ahead of where I was last year.
I've never traded in a vehicle before honestly - so even if this isn't a perfect value return, I'm way ahead of where I was last year.
By Fenderputty Go To PostTaycans seem reliable based on reports. EV's have less maint and moving parts. They're also beautifyul. I nominate a Taycan.
Taycans aren't reliable. They are experiencing massive failures right now where the entire battery system dies and there's shortage of them and in some cases people are waiting 6-8 months. Happened to my friend's Taycan Turbo. He was in a loaner for a few months and got lucky with an all new battery pack arriving early.
By DY_nasty Go To PostJag fucked up again 🤣
What year is it? If it drives fine, it's most likely the O2 sensors or the catalytic converter. Those are very common failures on the car that doesn't have any detrimental effect on the car. You should ask them to give you the fault code.
wow, RIP AutoBlog. They got Sports Illustrated: https://www.theautopian.com/autoblog-as-we-know-it-is-dead/
What I currently know, based on a post on LinkedIn, is that the site has been sold and everyone has been told they’re going to be fired. This wasn’t due to anyone doing anything wrong, rather, it’s because the parent company said they were going to fire everyone as part of a sale to a different company.
By LockingDiff Go To PostWhat year is it? If it drives fine, it's most likely the O2 sensors or the catalytic converter. Those are very common failures on the car that doesn't have any detrimental effect on the car. You should ask them to give you the fault code.2020
Funny enough it was the accelerator again lol. Replaced it but like... how
I am utterly shocked, dismayed, and surprised for this to be the case.
I called it in the Musk thread
I called it in the Musk thread
what would be a fun car to rent in japan.
mid to high end for road trips.
prefarably something i can't get here.
mid to high end for road trips.
prefarably something i can't get here.
By reilo Go To PostI am utterly shocked, dismayed, and surprised for this to be the case.
I called it in the Musk thread
The frame where the hitch attaches is cast aluminum, so not only is it not capable, it's also not repairable since it's cast.
I bought a new family car...and it's something nobody here would expect me to buy. I pick it up tomorrow.
Apparently, James Glickenhaus drives it all the time. Where did you spot it? Looks like upstate? But I've seen it show up to shows in Nassau and Suffolk.
By You got 14 bricks right there? Go To PostSeen this car on the highway today
Could only get one pic
Apparently, James Glickenhaus drives it all the time. Where did you spot it? Looks like upstate? But I've seen it show up to shows in Nassau and Suffolk.
By LockingDiff Go To PostApparently, James Glickenhaus drives it all the time. Where did you spot it? Looks like upstate? But I've seen it show up to shows in Nassau and Suffolk.
287 in white plains, it was extremely quiet and looked better in person than in the pics.
By You got 14 bricks right there? Go To Post287 in white plains, it was extremely quiet and looked better in person than in the pics.
Yeah, he lives in Sleepy Hollow/Tarrytown. Since the car is a LaFerrari with a wild bodykit, it can be quiet since the electric motors are a part of the package.
The car industry is so weird these days. I've been leasing my A4 Avant for 3 years now and I've calculated that I've paid off 42% of the car's value in those 3 years.
So I've been looking around for what next. I refuse SUVs and while I would love a Porsche, they are manageable, but not comfortable within my price range. Audi A6 feels too old and my A4 is starting to want to visit the shop 5 months after the 3 year factory warranty has expired which has made me swear off Audis for now.
Since I'm not ready for electric vehicles, I've started to look into the 5 series. I think it's both ugly and nice looking, which is weird. But I've driven it and it goes nice. Anyway, the leasing for it is insane? In 3 years I would pay almost 70% of the car's value?! The normal depreciation is 50% after 3 years, why the hell would people pay more than that and then see the dealer take it back and put it on sale for 50% of it's original price? Stupid.
So I've been looking around for what next. I refuse SUVs and while I would love a Porsche, they are manageable, but not comfortable within my price range. Audi A6 feels too old and my A4 is starting to want to visit the shop 5 months after the 3 year factory warranty has expired which has made me swear off Audis for now.
Since I'm not ready for electric vehicles, I've started to look into the 5 series. I think it's both ugly and nice looking, which is weird. But I've driven it and it goes nice. Anyway, the leasing for it is insane? In 3 years I would pay almost 70% of the car's value?! The normal depreciation is 50% after 3 years, why the hell would people pay more than that and then see the dealer take it back and put it on sale for 50% of it's original price? Stupid.
By rossonero Go To PostThe car industry is so weird these days. I've been leasing my A4 Avant for 3 years now and I've calculated that I've paid off 42% of the car's value in those 3 years.
So I've been looking around for what next. I refuse SUVs and while I would love a Porsche, they are manageable, but not comfortable within my price range. Audi A6 feels too old and my A4 is starting to want to visit the shop 5 months after the 3 year factory warranty has expired which has made me swear off Audis for now.
Since I'm not ready for electric vehicles, I've started to look into the 5 series. I think it's both ugly and nice looking, which is weird. But I've driven it and it goes nice. Anyway, the leasing for it is insane? In 3 years I would pay almost 70% of the car's value?! The normal depreciation is 50% after 3 years, why the hell would people pay more than that and then see the dealer take it back and put it on sale for 50% of it's original price? Stupid.
Where are you getting 70% from? Depending on options on a 530i, you can lease from either $900-1000 a month. That's 32,000-36,000 on a car that most dealers carry with stickers of $65K-$70K. That's 50% depreciation, which is inline with a 5-series. The current residual value on the lease is currently set to about 55% by BMW Financial, which is okay, but the really poor money factor (lease interest) inflates the price of the lease. Either way, when the lease makes sense, you should always jump on it. Because often times you stand to make money by leasing or breaking even:
1) If the car buyout at the end of lease is much cheaper than actual retail value (likely due to amount of incentives when initially purchasing/leasing the car), then you can use this as a bargaining chip with the dealer if you want to get into another car. If the car is clean, most dealers will want them and give you money towards your next lease or purchase.
2) Likewise, if you like the car, it's clean, and your buyout is less than retail worth...that's a win for you. Buy it out and enjoy it.
3) If the car was hit during your ownership and now has an accident report on the CarFax, you don't have to worry about diminished value and being upside down on your payments. Your insurance repairs the car, and once the lease is over, you hand it back to the bank. The diminished value isn't your problem, since the car is worth an easy 15% less with a crash. If you had financed this vehicle, especially at these current interest rates, you'd instantly be upside on the value vs. owed.
4) If the car buyout is in your favor and you're savvy enough, buy it and flip it.
5) Also, keep in mind that a lot of myths about leasing aren't true. You're currently leasing now, and in case your Audi isn't perfect, don't think that you have to return it 100% nick free. Scratches that are credit card thick or less are fine, that includes front and rear bumpers. An entirely keyed car isn't, obviously. But even things like dings and curb rash, there's an allowance for that. You can request a lease inspector come to you or you go to a designated spot. But generally, small stuff is waived off. Bigger stuff is waived off if you stick with the brand.
If you don't live in a congested area with bad roads and bad drivers, and you drive more than 12K miles per year, leasing might not be for you. But personally, for cars that are being used for daily driving, work, school, family, chores, etc., always find a GREAT lease program on a great car, and jump on it. Then 3 years later once that lease is approaching its end, you can decide if you want to keep it or not.
Me personally, I don't. I've never owned a car for more than 4 years.
By LockingDiff Go To PostWhere are you getting 70% from? Depending on options on a 530i, you can lease from either $900-1000 a month. That's 32,000-36,000 on a car that most dealers carry with stickers of $65K-$70K. That's 50% depreciation, which is inline with a 5-series. The current residual value on the lease is currently set to about 55% by BMW Financial, which is okay, but the really poor money factor (lease interest) inflates the price of the lease. Either way, when the lease makes sense, you should always jump on it. Because often times you stand to make money by leasing or breaking even:Yeah sorry, I left out an important detail. I'm in Sweden, so lets say the price for a BMW 330e is 660 000 SEK (approximately $65k), they want 13 000 SEK (approx $1200) per month with no money down. That is 70% of the price over 3 years, which to me is wild and absolutely not worth it.
1) If the car buyout at the end of lease is much cheaper than actual retail value (likely due to amount of incentives when initially purchasing/leasing the car), then you can use this as a bargaining chip with the dealer if you want to get into another car. If the car is clean, most dealers will want them and give you money towards your next lease or purchase.
2) Likewise, if you like the car, it's clean, and your buyout is less than retail worth…that's a win for you. Buy it out and enjoy it.
3) If the car was hit during your ownership and now has an accident report on the CarFax, you don't have to worry about diminished value and being upside down on your payments. Your insurance repairs the car, and once the lease is over, you hand it back to the bank. The diminished value isn't your problem, since the car is worth an easy 15% less with a crash. If you had financed this vehicle, especially at these current interest rates, you'd instantly be upside on the value vs. owed.
4) If the car buyout is in your favor and you're savvy enough, buy it and flip it.
5) Also, keep in mind that a lot of myths about leasing aren't true. You're currently leasing now, and in case your Audi isn't perfect, don't think that you have to return it 100% nick free. Scratches that are credit card thick or less are fine, that includes front and rear bumpers. An entirely keyed car isn't, obviously. But even things like dings and curb rash, there's an allowance for that. You can request a lease inspector come to you or you go to a designated spot. But generally, small stuff is waived off. Bigger stuff is waived off if you stick with the brand.
If you don't live in a congested area with bad roads and bad drivers, and you drive more than 12K miles per year, leasing might not be for you. But personally, for cars that are being used for daily driving, work, school, family, chores, etc., always find a GREAT lease program on a great car, and jump on it. Then 3 years later once that lease is approaching its end, you can decide if you want to keep it or not.
Me personally, I don't. I've never owned a car for more than 4 years.
Of course rates going down will help and make it cheaper over time. Also here in Sweden we are really bad at negotiating prices. 99,9% of the time they will not budge and instead wait for a sucker that will agree on it.
By reilo Go To PostI'm not sure about that two tone back. The grill is way too big again...
oh my god
By rossonero Go To PostYeah sorry, I left out an important detail. I'm in Sweden, so lets say the price for a BMW 330e is 660 000 SEK (approximately $65k), they want 13 000 SEK (approx $1200) per month with no money down. That is 70% of the price over 3 years, which to me is wild and absolutely not worth it.
Of course rates going down will help and make it cheaper over time. Also here in Sweden we are really bad at negotiating prices. 99,9% of the time they will not budge and instead wait for a sucker that will agree on it.
Ahhh, got it. Yeah, that's pointless. In the US leasing is popular for the reasons I mentioned. Our drivers are also horrible. I'd imagine in Sweden the drivers are way better and so are the roads, so it'd make more sense to buy.
Toyota and BMW think they can overcome these challenges together. The upgraded partnership aims to standardize components and bring down the cost of fuel cell vehicles by developing their own shared powertrain. They will also work together to build hydrogen fueling stations to address the core stumbling block to fuel cell vehicle adoption. The companies originally joined forces in 2012 on hydrogen vehicles.It's a shame it's a BMW
BMW says its series production model will be an existing model in its lineup that’s offered as a hydrogen-powered variant.