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Space Bandito said:
Saw the new XM in person for the first time. It looks better (to me) in person than it does in the pics, and it's quite a bit larger than I thought. I kinda like it!

Still looks a little too big for its platform.

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Blacking out the grills really helps hide how hideous they are now on a lot of models. I would drive that thing there in a second.
 
So I sold my Silverado and Acura RDX, and bought a 2023 Honda Ridgeline RTL. Now I have an open bay in my 3 car garage. Hope this is not a mistake. The Ridgeline is suppose to be dual purpose as a grandkid carrier, and haul to the dump type vehicle. I was tired of paying insurance on 3 vehicles plus oil changes (on 2 of them), and yearly inspections.
So far so good, but the Ridgeline does not have beeping noises if you get close to something while parking, so the wife is not happy.:whistle:
 
ULEWZ said:
So I sold my Silverado and Acura RDX, and bought a 2023 Honda Ridgeline RTL. Now I have an open bay in my 3 car garage. Hope this is not a mistake. The Ridgeline is suppose to be dual purpose as a grandkid carrier, and haul to the dump type vehicle. I was tired of paying insurance on 3 vehicles plus oil changes (on 2 of them), and yearly inspections.
So far so good, but the Ridgeline does not have beeping noises if you get close to something while parking, so the wife is not happy.:whistle:
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Better than when my wife ignored the beep thinking it was just sensing something irrelevant and backed into the neighbors car .. granted her backup cam does not have a clear picture but damn woman, turn and look behind you 😡
 
I didn't do any shopping by did sell my 2016 Jeep and bought my dads 2018 Sierra. I'm glad to be back in a truck.
 
Knew I shouldn't have been reading this thread. At a dealership with the wife about a 2023 Genesis QV70😔

Was just delivered last night at closing. Still has plastic all over interior. She asked him to remove it from the driver's side for the test drive😅
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Update...she couldn't resist and process started. There goes her Grand Cherokee 😔
 
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J4U said:
Knew I shouldn't have been reading this thread. At a dealership with the wife about a 2023 Genesis QV70😔

Was just delivered last night at closing. Still has plastic all over interior. She asked him to remove it from the driver's side for the test drive😅
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Update...she couldn't resist and process started. There goes her Grand Cherokee 😔
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Good looking car, that! The wheels are a bit strange, but I'd get used to them.
 
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J4U said:
Wheels Indeed, and cleaning them will be a pain...😔
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The wheels are hideous but the body style looks great. I’d have to sell those wheels and go aftermarket.
 
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tahoebum said:
The wheels are hideous but the body style looks great. I’d have to sell those wheels and go aftermarket.
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They look better in person?

Learning which battles are worth it is key here.😅
 
J4U said:
They look better in person?

Learning which battles are worth it is key here.😅
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I’m not an SUV guy but my wife certainly is. For 17 years, the only car/suv color she will order is white which to me is so boring. It’s a battle I’m not fighting. :)
 
J4U said:
Wheels Indeed, and cleaning them will be a pain...😔
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Ceramic coat the whole car and revel in how easy it is to keep clean. Including wheels and glass- It's been a life saver for my white truck and the wife's Honda.

Congrats to the Mrs.
 
tahoebum said:
I’m not an SUV guy but my wife certainly is. For 17 years, the only car/suv color she will order is white which to me is so boring. It’s a battle I’m not fighting. :)
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Yup, finally got her out of the white on the Jeep. Knew I didn't have a chance on this one. She's happy, I'm happy :drinks:

However, she did ask for me to tell her yes or no... Sometimes it's better just to listen;)
 
tahoebum said:
I’m not an SUV guy but my wife certainly is. For 17 years, the only car/suv color she will order is white which to me is so boring. It’s a battle I’m not fighting. :)
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My wife only wants black. I've pushed her into some dark blues, but I fear that's the end of it.
 
jlew said:
Ceramic coat the whole car and revel in how easy it is to keep clean. Including wheels and glass- It's been a life saver for my white truck and the wife's Honda.

Congrats to the Mrs.
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This… our Mazda has the coating and it’s so easy to keep clean. Definitely worth the money if you’re buying it
 
Space Bandito said:
My wife only wants black. I've pushed her into some dark blues, but I fear that's the end of it.
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I was a silver car person. Hated black cars but all my cars here in the US have been black and as long as I can keep it clean, I actually like it now.
 
AuzzieMatt said:
I was a silver car person. Hated black cars but all my cars here in the US have been black and as long as I can keep it clean, I actually like it now.
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A freshly washed and waxed Black vehicle is stunning, but drive it 50 feet and it is dirty again (my experience with a Mazda Speed3, and Chevy Silverado). I just sold my truck that was black and the color faded to the point it would not take wax anymore. It was a 2012 though.
 
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