The Car Shopping Thread
I have a Crosstrek. Is that close enough?
I think I've found my next car, red 2024 KIA Soul GT line.
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Explain yourself.
I need something I can pay cash for, so I don't finance and pay absorbent fees.
I was seriously looking at one for my next car but there's just not enough trunk space for me. Yes, I know I can put the back seats down, but I would have to leave them down all the time.
For about $60k the i4 is the best electric car IMO. Great handling and good looks. I’d get it in the M50 version for the extra HP.
I went through this process a couple months ago.
I, too, liked the I4 from BMW. But the Model Y for $49K - $7500 tax credit for a net $41,500 was a no brainer as far as value is concerned. Took it on long road trip from NC to Maine, charging was a breeze with the Tesla charging network and the built in locating software.
Tesla has the electric vehicle process nailed down. Everyone else is chasing.
Also, I could not find any I4's for $60K. They were all closer to $70K, and the dealers were not dealing because inventory was very limited. That is a massive price delta.
I, too, liked the I4 from BMW. But the Model Y for $49K - $7500 tax credit for a net $41,500 was a no brainer as far as value is concerned. Took it on long road trip from NC to Maine, charging was a breeze with the Tesla charging network and the built in locating software.
Tesla has the electric vehicle process nailed down. Everyone else is chasing.
Also, I could not find any I4's for $60K. They were all closer to $70K, and the dealers were not dealing because inventory was very limited. That is a massive price delta.
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Still need to buy my daughter a car, thinking about selling mine as I need new tires and probably brakes soon, did the kbb pricing check and the graph shows a steady decrease in value over the last year 
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No clue what I want and pricing and financing is ridiculous And I kind of like not having a payment
.No clue what I want and pricing and financing is ridiculous And I kind of like not having a payment
No doubt the Model Y is the logical EV choice especially with their charging network and recently lowered pricing on all models. It’s not a surprise that Teslas are outselling their U.S. competition by such a huge ratio(currently selling almost 3 times the numbers of EVs as the next 4 brands combined). It will be interesting to see how their sales jump when the Cybertruck begins mass production some time in early 2024. They have about 1 million orders for their Cybertruck so it’s going to take years before they are caught up with demand.
My ‘15 Model S is only worth about $20k on trade but it’s still reliable and as a huge bonus I have free unlimited supercharging for the life of the vehicle. They only thing I don’t like is that after 8.5 years I’m a little bored with the body style of my Telsa and IMO a refresh is in order after changing nothing but the front bumper cover since 2012. If they update the body style I’ll likely buy another Model S when I’m ready to replace it in a few more years but right now I like the looks of the BMW I4, Audi E Tron GT, and a few others better. Tesla is opening up their charging network to most other EV brands starting next summer so that will make other brands a bit more attractive for those who do long roadtrips.
Trekked through the storm to go pick up my maverick
Ordered up some tailgate letters and mud flaps, then just need floor mats
Tonneau cover, tinted windows, and ceramic coating will be first mods added
Ordered up some tailgate letters and mud flaps, then just need floor mats
Tonneau cover, tinted windows, and ceramic coating will be first mods added
Still need to buy my daughter a car, thinking about selling mine as I need new tires and probably brakes soon, did the kbb pricing check and the graph shows a steady decrease in value over the last year
No clue what I want and pricing and financing is ridiculous And I kind of like not having a payment
What are you driving right now?
On another note, I'll be buying my Sportage out of lease next year because I like it right now.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee, Its a good vehicle and still looks/drives good. I'm just tired of putting $80-90 in my gas tank to fill up and at 65k miles some wear is starting to show. This is the longest I've ever owned a vehicle in my life as I've always been a leasee so having to replace things is foreign territory haha
I'd look at a four banger then. I'd stay away from the 1.2 and 1.3 litre turbos but the 1.6 and up turbo and non turbos would be fine if you don't need to tow anything.
If I wasn't going to keep my Sportage I'd be getting into a Seltos, but I'm a bit keen on Kia at the moment.
I'm very high on the GV70 could be some YT fluff articles but damn I'm liking it more and more. Was big on Audi Q5 as top choice but the trunk is teeny tiny so not thrilled in the option. GV70 with Warranty might be next choice.
I'm very high on the GV70 could be some YT fluff articles but damn I'm liking it more and more. Was big on Audi Q5 as top choice but the trunk is teeny tiny so not thrilled in the option. GV70 with Warranty might be next choice.
The issue is availability. Earliest I could get one is 60 days out and thats only if accept one already built waiting at the port. If I wanted all the options I wanted it was a 120 day wait to get one built.
Ended up getting an Q8 etron. Dealer took 14K off of the sticker price on a 2024 model so signed the agreement on Friday.
Tesla is definitely great at a lot of things. Build quality and comfort are not one of them.
Nice. Can't wait to hear your review in 3 months after you take delivery. Like the overall cost its going to cost you at home, driving experience, mileage capable on a full charge at highway speed. When we had or model S with a 100 kWh battery with a level 2 charger at home, it cost us about $17.41 per 95% charge. Enjoy
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Looks great! I got the same trim and color.
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