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12-07-2023, 04:15 PM | #726 | |
Scooby Newbie
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Join Date: Mar 2020
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Tri-State
Location: Philly
Vehicle:2010 STi/21 Passport RIP 19 WRX & 16 FXT |
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Phoenix is lovely, I snuck out for a couple days to see NLCS games 3 & 4. AZ Wilderness Brewing alone had me considering moving out there, what a cool spot. I know all about "dry heat," but I still don't know how there are so many avid hikers out in that neck of the "woods." It's a shame there's no check in place for the out of control corpos. I have been saying about price gouging forever and it seems like most people are just coming around to it. Jokingly just say "covid" whenever it comes up. I don't even want that much, just a house and one last new ICE car (blue flame GRC PLEASE) to keep with the STI forever before buying an electric/hybrid daily. CTR is a really cool car too, I just don't like FWD (even if I barely need AWD these days).
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12-07-2023, 04:40 PM | #727 | |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 324784
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: South East
Vehicle:2023 Toyota Sienna 25 AE AWD Silver |
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Anyway, I feel the same way about FWD/AWD but man, that integra Type S, I’m in love. Clearly can’t touch that unless I get another job. But if I could, I’d go FWD for that baby lol I’ve seen some that are listed for msrpish price but not sure how many hidden fees the dealers tack on after that lol |
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12-07-2023, 07:34 PM | #728 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 163775
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Somewhere spilling coffee
Vehicle:2023 BRZ CWP |
I was just thinking that yesterday, I really miss Avanti keeping this forum fresh. It was good while it lasted.
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12-08-2023, 04:11 PM | #729 | |
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Member#: 873
Join Date: Feb 2000
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Location: www.testdrivemylife.com
Vehicle:2020 JEEP / RAM Datsun 71 240Z & 68 2000 |
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High interest rates and crappy economy and high inflation will shudder sales of everything. (housing market is dying). Prices will adjust. Will we ever get back to the good ole days like it was 5 years ago... maybe not. High demand things like sports cars and niche things may never come back. Or at least it will take longer? Guess time will tell. You want price control.... then just do not buy overpriced things. Cannot help you with food. Inflation and gas prices have screwed the economy up really bad. |
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12-08-2023, 04:13 PM | #730 |
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Member#: 873
Join Date: Feb 2000
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Location: www.testdrivemylife.com
Vehicle:2020 JEEP / RAM Datsun 71 240Z & 68 2000 |
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12-09-2023, 01:40 PM | #731 | |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 512891
Join Date: Mar 2020
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Location: Philly
Vehicle:2010 STi/21 Passport RIP 19 WRX & 16 FXT |
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12-10-2023, 11:36 PM | #732 | |
Papi Chulo
Moderator Member#: 53794
Join Date: Jan 2004
Chapter/Region:
RMIC
Location: Boner kill city
Vehicle:... 2017 BMW M2 2017 F-150 |
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Same vehicle (2017 m2) with 45k miles goes for $45k - $47k. What… the… fuq. |
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12-11-2023, 07:52 AM | #733 | |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 21356
Join Date: Jul 2002
Chapter/Region:
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Location: Can't catch me!
Vehicle:2017 Subaru Corolla STI Limited SE-R Type (R) |
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Ive been looking at M2, Supra, even a nice older 911. Might have to settle with a Corvette if I want some sporty car other than the STI I have and may never sell. I bought my Kia Sportage for $13k 40k miles, and can sell it for just as much with 90k miles. Tempted to sell it and upgrade to another used Sportage, newer, warranty, and with much less miles, for around $5k |
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12-11-2023, 07:52 AM | #734 | |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 21356
Join Date: Jul 2002
Chapter/Region:
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Location: Can't catch me!
Vehicle:2017 Subaru Corolla STI Limited SE-R Type (R) |
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Ive been looking at M2, Supra, even a nice older 911. Might have to settle with a Corvette if I want some sporty car other than the STI I have and may never sell. I bought my Kia Sportage for $13k 40k miles, and can sell it for just as much with 90k miles. Tempted to sell it and upgrade to another used Sportage, newer, warranty, and with much less miles, for around $5k |
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12-11-2023, 08:17 AM | #735 | |
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Join Date: Feb 2000
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Location: Colorado Mountains
Vehicle:2005 Honda S2000 2021 Tacoma TRD Off-Road |
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Prices for compact enthusiast cars (especially Japanese manufacturers) have risen to the point where it's no longer worth it. Fortunately, inventory is starting show up in the used market. Cars one size up (M340i, S4, RS5) seem to be dropping in value. A new M240i xDrive or low mile CPO RS5 can be had for about the same price (or less) than a marked up CTR, ITS or GRC. Crazy, but here we are. Yes, those cars will cost more to run, but modern Germans are much more reliable. If a fun car is going to cost over 50K, I may as well move up market and get something that's entertaining to drive AND nice. The premium dealership experience while under warranty is icing on the cake. I used to be a die hard "save the manuals" zealot, but modern automatics and DCTs are really, really good (looking at you, ZF8). I'd gladly rock a M240i xDrive over a WRX or GRC any day of the week. I'll take my miata for a spin if I want to row my own for a bit. |
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01-18-2024, 11:32 PM | #736 |
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Location: ANE Where
Vehicle:2016 Step 2 Push Buggy GT |
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a4...brid-revealed/
2025 Civic Hybrid and hints at Mid cycle refresh for rest of Civic lineup. |
01-20-2024, 05:45 PM | #737 |
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Member#: 48025
Join Date: Nov 2003
Chapter/Region:
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Location: By the Ocean, MA
Vehicle:24 FL5 CTR Champ White |
Just drove my new CTR home in 17 degree snowy weather, my butt is still puckered.
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01-20-2024, 06:29 PM | #738 |
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Vehicle:2019 Macan 4cyl 1993 Impreza FWD WRX swap |
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01-21-2024, 11:44 AM | #739 |
Scooby Guru
Member#: 48025
Join Date: Nov 2003
Chapter/Region:
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Location: By the Ocean, MA
Vehicle:24 FL5 CTR Champ White |
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01-22-2024, 04:29 PM | #740 |
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: PA
Vehicle:FL5, Sienna, GR86 |
Nice man, congrats! I can't imagine that drive though. I was nervous driving it 10 miles from the dealership to safety in 30 degree, dry weather. Not because of control, but because everyone likes to go on about how the tires will shatter like they're a 3rd grade liquid nitrogen experiment if you drive them in anything but summer heat (despite no evidence of actual issues being reported anywhere, that I could find.)
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01-22-2024, 04:35 PM | #741 |
Scooby Guru
Member#: 873
Join Date: Feb 2000
Chapter/Region:
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Location: www.testdrivemylife.com
Vehicle:2020 JEEP / RAM Datsun 71 240Z & 68 2000 |
Glad you are okay bud. Congrats on a great car
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01-23-2024, 10:09 PM | #742 |
Scooby Guru
Member#: 48025
Join Date: Nov 2003
Chapter/Region:
NESIC
Location: By the Ocean, MA
Vehicle:24 FL5 CTR Champ White |
Thanks, car is now on 18" Sparco and legit snows.
First initial impressions: I absolutely love it and can't believe how much everything is nicer than the GR Corolla was. Seats and shift feel is literally insane, gonna be a long winter waiting for warm days and summer tires. |
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