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Old Jan 18, 2025 | 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by geko29
Yep, at introduction in 2019 a base 1LT with no options was right at $60k (just under before destination, just over including it). The price has gradually increased over the past almost-6 years to $70k, but that leaves enough space for a low-optioned unit to be discounted into the upper $60s (especially in the winter).
I kind of remember when they debuted hearing $60k ish for a base but I assumed even a 1LT was around $85k now. I didn't have test driving a C8 Vette on my list of things to do today lol.

Anyone on Car Chat drive one of these?

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Old Jan 18, 2025 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Margate330
It looks good but it will be a money pit, IMO.
Too old. 🤓
Mine isn't, at all. Sure it's not an LS430 but it's pretty reliable. I don't think I repaired anything last year except brakes (normal) and a crankshaft position sensor.

Someone messed with that one though, that spoiler has got to go. The top is all kinds of screwed up as well.
Old Jan 18, 2025 | 09:22 AM
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My sister is visiting up from GA. She is borrowing my SUV

this is less than 48hrs of destruction by a 2 and 3 year old.
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Old Jan 18, 2025 | 09:29 AM
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Yikes! Will she get it cleaned up before heading south?
Old Jan 18, 2025 | 09:33 AM
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Nah. They can destroy it all they want. I will probably just get it detailed at Toyota the next time I go for a oil change
Old Jan 18, 2025 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Lwerewolf
Some xw-20 oils have comparable or better HTHS than some xw30s. None of the OEM ones that I know of, though :P
True but if you compare apples to apples the 30s always have higher HTHS and NOACK and more importantly resistance to fuel contamination over an oil change interval. That's what has been killing Honda rods in particular
Old Jan 18, 2025 | 09:54 AM
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Yup, that looks about right!
Old Jan 18, 2025 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Toys4RJill
My sister is visiting up from GA. She is borrowing my SUV

this is less than 48hrs of destruction by a 2 and 3 year old.
is that your 4runner? rear seat room looks really tight?

as for rug rats in my car... if i were in your shoes i'd tell 'em to rent a vehicle.
Old Jan 18, 2025 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Toys4RJill
Nah. They can destroy it all they want. I will probably just get it detailed at Toyota the next time I go for a oil change
You’re gonna wait till your next oil change to get those french fries in the back cleaned up?!
Old Jan 18, 2025 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Carfan94
You’re gonna wait till your next oil change to get those french fries in the back cleaned up?!
I was thinking the same thing....
Old Jan 18, 2025 | 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Carfan94
You’re gonna wait till your next oil change to get those french fries in the back cleaned up?!
I found a rogue fry in my GS ages ago. I hadn't had or bought McDs for at least 5 months prior to finding it. It still looked fresh out the sleeve
Old Jan 18, 2025 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Allen K
I found a rogue fry in my GS ages ago. I hadn't had or bought McDs for at least 5 months prior to finding it. It still looked fresh out the sleeve
That's comforting
Old Jan 18, 2025 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by AJT123
Mine isn't, at all. Sure it's not an LS430 but it's pretty reliable. I don't think I repaired anything last year except brakes (normal) and a crankshaft position sensor.

Someone messed with that one though, that spoiler has got to go. The top is all kinds of screwed up as well.
I see what you're saying.
I thought that one was much older than yours. 🖖

Originally Posted by Toys4RJill
My sister is visiting up from GA. She is borrowing my SUV

this is less than 48hrs of destruction by a 2 and 3 year old.
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You might have to hose that out with high pressure water and suds when they leave. Lol
Old Jan 18, 2025 | 04:00 PM
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Yes. Family in town? Rent a car. That is all.
Old Jan 18, 2025 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by link13
Yes. Family in town? Rent a car. That is all.
My in-laws always push me to take one of their cars when we fly in. I never say yes because I don't want to be liable for anything that might happen to it



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