General Car Conversation 2024 - part 2
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I've been in a couple of Mercedes diesels and a RAM Diesel and from the inside they are quiet. In Europe they are pretty popular, but I don't think they would do well in California. They started to pop up here in the 80's, but then almost disappeared, now you only see them in the big RAM trucks.
Jeeps are popular here, but they seem to make a lot of noise when they are on the highway. Is your jeep punishing on the road? I've only been in a jeep off road, and it was punishing
Jeeps are popular here, but they seem to make a lot of noise when they are on the highway. Is your jeep punishing on the road? I've only been in a jeep off road, and it was punishing
Off road it's a bit hard to tell where I am and look around the car but eh, worst I can do it slam into something....I paid $1000 for it 138k miles ago so I'm so far ahead it doesn't owe me anything. I'm actually mad right now since it has a power steering pressure hose slow seep and I don't want to spend the $27 to replace it lol!
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I just saw this on Broadway. It was awesome!!
It you own a V8 that weighs over 6k, you don’t give a 💩 about gas.
For me to run around town for a day doing regular routines with a heavy foot costs $30 a day in the Yukon lol and that’s just the NAV8. It’s impossible not to drive fast and gun it, can’t imagine that Escalade V. It feels so light on its feet (contrary to what some have said) it’s hard to stay out of the gas.
So $30 a day is $210 a month- that’s awful too. But I don’t give a rat’s ***.
So $30 a day is $210 a month- that’s awful too. But I don’t give a rat’s ***.
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My truck gets about 17-20 on the highway depending on how I'm driving. With a 36 gallon tank that's about a range of 6-700.
Around town it's a lot worse lol. 12-13 mpg with my heavy lead foot.
I'm nowhere near a millionaire but I am single with no kids so it's not a big issue. Both vehicles are paid for, my mortgage is $950/month. $1160 when you include the escrow for taxes and insurance.
I definitely spend more on car insurance than gas.
Around town it's a lot worse lol. 12-13 mpg with my heavy lead foot.
I'm nowhere near a millionaire but I am single with no kids so it's not a big issue. Both vehicles are paid for, my mortgage is $950/month. $1160 when you include the escrow for taxes and insurance.
I definitely spend more on car insurance than gas.
And I'm married 27 years with two kids, one in Berkeley, one who graduated UC Irvine two year agoI do have 2.77 percent fixed though....
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In the PHEV 4 banger running “left lane highway speed”. Had 1.2 gallons left in the hidden reserve and 9 miles of EV range left. Refill back to the left lane 🚗💨
Forgot to add gas was $2.41/gallon. If it was double I might be singing a different tune…
Last edited by BayeauxLex; Sep 8, 2024 at 05:34 PM.
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I would never let my fuel level get that low, I've always set quarter tank in my mind as "empty"
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For me to run around town for a day doing regular routines with a heavy foot costs $30 a day in the Yukon lol and that’s just the NAV8. It’s impossible not to drive fast and gun it, can’t imagine that Escalade V. It feels so light on its feet (contrary to what some have said) it’s hard to stay out of the gas.
So $30 a day is $210 a month- that’s awful too. But I don’t give a rat’s ***.
So $30 a day is $210 a month- that’s awful too. But I don’t give a rat’s ***.
It would be different if its something I really loved driving, but since its not...and in fact is something I don't actually enjoy driving its not for me.
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$210 a month of $30 a day means you drive it like that 7 days out of a month. Imagine if you did that 20 days out of a month? Thats why I don't want to drive a big SUV like that instead of a luxury sedan...thats also what I was getting at when I pointed out that driving for you isn't like driving for me,
It would be different if its something I really loved driving, but since its not...and in fact is something I don't actually enjoy driving its not for me.
It would be different if its something I really loved driving, but since its not...and in fact is something I don't actually enjoy driving its not for me.
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$210 a month of $30 a day means you drive it like that 7 days out of a month. Imagine if you did that 20 days out of a month? Thats why I don't want to drive a big SUV like that instead of a luxury sedan...thats also what I was getting at when I pointed out that driving for you isn't like driving for me,
It would be different if its something I really loved driving, but since its not...and in fact is something I don't actually enjoy driving its not for me.
It would be different if its something I really loved driving, but since its not...and in fact is something I don't actually enjoy driving its not for me.
Short short version: agreed driving isn’t the same for both of us. But that wouldn’t stop me from wanting trucks like the Denali. I can afford the gas, so can you. But you don’t care for the dynamics etc so again, I understand.
I was offered a ‘21 Black S560 10/10 condition with like 27k for $40,000 even. I don’t have garage room or I was seriously starting to itch. He had to raise the price up close to blue book though, so it’s a no go. I’d love to own the last pure ICE S-Class.
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I know. I would love to respond to this, and have things to say but I need my laptop back. I’ve been going crazy with all this on my phone.
Short short version: agreed driving isn’t the same for both of us. But that wouldn’t stop me from wanting trucks like the Denali. I can afford the gas, so can you. But you don’t care for the dynamics etc so again, I understand.
I was offered a ‘21 Black S560 10/10 condition with like 27k for $40,000 even. I don’t have garage room or I was seriously starting to itch. He had to raise the price up close to blue book though, so it’s a no go. I’d love to own the last pure ICE S-Class.
Short short version: agreed driving isn’t the same for both of us. But that wouldn’t stop me from wanting trucks like the Denali. I can afford the gas, so can you. But you don’t care for the dynamics etc so again, I understand.
I was offered a ‘21 Black S560 10/10 condition with like 27k for $40,000 even. I don’t have garage room or I was seriously starting to itch. He had to raise the price up close to blue book though, so it’s a no go. I’d love to own the last pure ICE S-Class.
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A gas station doesn’t cross my mind at 1/4 tank yet alone anything more. That gas light doesn’t scare me 🙃
My coworker drives a 320k mile Tundra he bought brand new and thought he had a 20 gallon tank when he really has a 26 gallon tank. He said you sure. I said yes🤣. Gas light comes on when 6 gallons left in the 07-15 models.
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Just like with sedans, the quality of the CUV matters. Of course a Rav or CRV drives like an economy car, that’s what they are. Drive a better crossover and just like a sedan they drive much better.
I know several people with both RAV4s and CRVs and actually they drive and ride quite well. “Everyone who drives one is a terrible driver” is obviously nonsense.
I know several people with both RAV4s and CRVs and actually they drive and ride quite well. “Everyone who drives one is a terrible driver” is obviously nonsense.
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I know. I would love to respond to this, and have things to say but I need my laptop back. I’ve been going crazy with all this on my phone.
Short short version: agreed driving isn’t the same for both of us. But that wouldn’t stop me from wanting trucks like the Denali. I can afford the gas, so can you. But you don’t care for the dynamics etc so again, I understand.
I was offered a ‘21 Black S560 10/10 condition with like 27k for $40,000 even. I don’t have garage room or I was seriously starting to itch. He had to raise the price up close to blue book though, so it’s a no go. I’d love to own the last pure ICE S-Class.
Short short version: agreed driving isn’t the same for both of us. But that wouldn’t stop me from wanting trucks like the Denali. I can afford the gas, so can you. But you don’t care for the dynamics etc so again, I understand.
I was offered a ‘21 Black S560 10/10 condition with like 27k for $40,000 even. I don’t have garage room or I was seriously starting to itch. He had to raise the price up close to blue book though, so it’s a no go. I’d love to own the last pure ICE S-Class.
$40k even for one is a steal! They gave me $48k for mine on trade lol