General Car Conversation 2025 - Part 1
Lead Lap
Joined: Sep 2020
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Well you will have zero BILLS, it’s under warranty. But you won’t have zero problems most likely. It’s about having realistic expectations. I don’t expect any car to have zero issues…and looking back the only car I have ever had that had zero issues was my 5ES.
The Prius had a failed inverter. It was a common issue in that gen Prius and eventually wound up being a recall after it happened to us.
The Prius had a failed inverter. It was a common issue in that gen Prius and eventually wound up being a recall after it happened to us.
Prius will be a hard car to part with. Another hybrid would have to replace it.. Friend informed me today he may get rid of his ‘09 Accord coupe V6. For the right price I may be interested.
Pole Position
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: PA
I think it's likely they put the updated TB while they were building you car.
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: May 2012
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From: Maryland
Cars of this caliber are absolutely worth a repair every now and then!
Lexus Champion
Joined: Oct 2019
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From: Ohio
🤣🤣🤣 For the right price, a customer’s car would be parked up front, won’t be moved/touched.
I don’t have anything to log it with
It’s not going to die🤣
Like 💩??? 😆 Its a Toyota. Never had a CEL. Multiple million mile Tundra owner said he routinely did 10k OCIs sometimes over 10k
Yeah I know the X7 will require white glove treatment. I prefer zero repairs bills per year.
I change oil in my Honda about 5x per year and it sees maybe 3k-4k miles per year. Sees the track though.
OMG you killed a Prius? How?
I don’t have anything to log it with
It’s not going to die🤣Like 💩??? 😆 Its a Toyota. Never had a CEL. Multiple million mile Tundra owner said he routinely did 10k OCIs sometimes over 10k
Yeah I know the X7 will require white glove treatment. I prefer zero repairs bills per year.
I change oil in my Honda about 5x per year and it sees maybe 3k-4k miles per year. Sees the track though.
OMG you killed a Prius? How?
You surely have a scan tool of some sort don't you? That has to be within your toolset and skill set to simply look at timing haha!
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: May 2012
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From: Maryland
The good news is that kids today don't have any interest in jobs like valet parking. Almost all the valets I see today are late 30s to 60s foreign guys, and they're not the type to hoon around in your car. I avoid it whenever I can but sometimes I have no choice.
I also have boring cars, which helps lol.
I also have boring cars, which helps lol.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Knoxville, TN
The good news is that kids today don't have any interest in jobs like valet parking. Almost all the valets I see today are late 30s to 60s foreign guys, and they're not the type to hoon around in your car. I avoid it whenever I can but sometimes I have no choice.
I also have boring cars, which helps lol.
I also have boring cars, which helps lol.
I lusted after S Classics since I learned to talk.
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Long Island
Lexus Fanatic
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From: Maryland
Valets aren't going to get nearly as excited about an S Class as they are a Model S Plaid or a sports car. You all aren't typical! Plus, they are everywhere here. I guarantee every valet parks 5-6 S580s a week.
Lexus Test Driver
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From: Long Island
Lexus Champion
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From: Ohio
It doesn't, don't take anyone up on an offer to feel a 8 sec car or a 1400hp 60-120. It makes everything afterwords feel weak lol!