The Automobile Thread

[Danimal]

I rolled up behind an e-tron GT RS on my way home in Laguna. Gloss gray. Best looking car I've EVER seen, from every angle. I may have had a bit of an accident in my shorts...

Best I could get:
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The license plate doesn't go with it all. Just a big white sticker.

 

[buggravy]

I rolled up behind an e-tron GT RS on my way home in Laguna. Gloss gray. Best looking car I've EVER seen, from every angle. I may have had a bit of an accident in my shorts...

Best I could get:
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Oooo, looks like Kemora Grey. Was it sort of blueish, or just that clay-like grey (Nardo)? I agree that they are just stunning, and much more so in motion. Best interior I've seen on any car. And so fast it will make you ill.

 

[Cyclotourist]

New to me 2004 X5 3.0 manual 6-speed. I couldn't stomach the price of manual E61/E91s these days. Bid $30k on a E61 535xi and lost by a longshot. Bid 14k on a E91 328xi and lost. Bid $42k on a CTS-V Wagon and lost by $15k+.

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Hey @stevers the wrecker near me in San Berdoo has an '04 X5 with sport package... it has heated leather sport seats. I don't know if you have those, but if you need a set and don't mind pulling your own, these are in good condition: https://www.lkqpickyourpart.com/loc...art_-_San_Bernardino-291/recents/2004-bmw-x5/

If interested, get out there soon, people descend on these cars something crazy!

 

[stevers]

Hey @stevers the wrecker near me in San Berdoo has an '04 X5 with sport package... it has heated leather sport seats. I don't know if you have those, but if you need a set and don't mind pulling your own, these are in good condition: https://www.lkqpickyourpart.com/loc...art_-_San_Bernardino-291/recents/2004-bmw-x5/

If interested, get out there soon, people descend on these cars something crazy!

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The black leather definitely looks like it has less cracking than mine, but my interior is gray. Thanks though!

In other news, I almost canceled my Rivian R1S order due to the price changes, but will keep it now that they're honoring the original price when ordered.

 

[Cyclotourist]

The black leather definitely looks like it has less cracking than mine, but my interior is gray. Thanks though!

In other news, I almost canceled my Rivian R1S order due to the price changes, but will keep it now that they're honoring the original price when ordered.

Good deal! These are nice seats... don't want them to go to waste!!!

 

[Rumpled]

Currently at the stralership wasting time and signing my life away.

 

[tick]

The black leather definitely looks like it has less cracking than mine, but my interior is gray. Thanks though!

In other news, I almost canceled my Rivian R1S order due to the price changes, but will keep it now that they're honoring the original price when ordered.

I spent the last 3 years trying to work up the gumption to drop 1000 hard earned dollars on a Rivian order. When the prices were announced they sounded too good to be true when compared to the competition. Turns out that was right.

The folks leaving my office to work for Rivian are tight lipped about what they are going to be doing there. But judging by why they did before, Rivian hasn’t yet decided what to make the car out of. I really don’t want to be the first one on my block to get a permanent service loaner from Rivian.

 

[Rumpled]

Got home today with a new truck. Spent most of last year without a running vehicle and since December without one at all.
Worst time to buy a vehicle, waited three months from ordering and felt lucky to 'only pay MSRP".

 

[Cyclotourist]

Got home today with a new truck. Spent most of last year without a running vehicle and since December without one at all.
Worst time to buy a vehicle, waited three months from ordering and felt lucky to 'only pay MSRP".

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Nice!!!

 

[mtnbikej]

Got home today with a new truck. Spent most of last year without a running vehicle and since December without one at all.
Worst time to buy a vehicle, waited three months from ordering and felt lucky to 'only pay MSRP".

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I like it.

 

[Obsidian]

Got home today with a new truck. Spent most of last year without a running vehicle and since December without one at all.
Worst time to buy a vehicle, waited three months from ordering and felt lucky to 'only pay MSRP".

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Sweet! Rad color too.

 

[Danmtchl]

Got home today with a new truck. Spent most of last year without a running vehicle and since December without one at all.
Worst time to buy a vehicle, waited three months from ordering and felt lucky to 'only pay MSRP".

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Your gonna love your new truck, I have a 19 Sport 4x4 and you got the best color also!!

 

[Sidewalk]

waited three months from ordering and felt lucky to 'only pay MSRP".

Those things were going MSRP before all this mess.

 

[AKAKTM]

Finally after almost a year of waiting. Something new.

 

[Titus]

Got home today with a new truck. Spent most of last year without a running vehicle and since December without one at all.
Worst time to buy a vehicle, waited three months from ordering and felt lucky to 'only pay MSRP".

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Great truck! That should last you many, many years.

 

[Titus]

Finally after almost a year of waiting. Something new.
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Sweet truck! Now you just need to get it dirty! Great time to hit Big Bear.

 

[Cyclotourist]

Finally after almost a year of waiting. Something new.
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Doggo approves!

 

[stevers]

Got home today with a new truck. Spent most of last year without a running vehicle and since December without one at all.
Worst time to buy a vehicle, waited three months from ordering and felt lucky to 'only pay MSRP".

Dude paying MSRP is a huge win in this market, especially for a Taco. I'm gearing up to sell my Acura TSX wagon. It's 11 years old and comps are selling for $18k+. Crazy market these days.

Side question about imtb - any issues posting a car for sale on the classifieds? 1.25 hitch + roof rack would be good for mtb-ers.

 

[UPSed]

Dude paying MSRP is a huge win in this market, especially for a Taco. I'm gearing up to sell my Acura TSX wagon. It's 11 years old and comps are selling for $18k+. Crazy market these days.

Side question about imtb - any issues posting a car for sale on the classifieds?

Nope! Sell away!

 

[Titus]

Not new, but newly built up for off-roading and camping. Recently sold my Jeep TJ Rubicon due to the hot market.

 

[Rumpled]

Those things were going MSRP before all this mess.

Between my wife and I, we have bought 9 vehicles brand new. This is the only one we have paid above invoice.
I know Tacos are an outlier.

 

[Cyclotourist]

@stevers @tick Looks like you need to be a bit patient...
https://www.thedrive.com/news/44700/rivians-production-struggles-are-way-worse-than-expected

 

[herzalot]

I had to stare at this in my rear view mirror for nearly 15 minutes as I drove out of Laguna Canyon on Monday. I can't unsee it.

 

[Rumpled]

I see them all the time. I think most of them are employees' cars.
I think they are pretty cool overall.
Like any new product/car/company - there are issues.

 

[Mikie]

This was a Google Ad at the top of another post…
For some reason I clicked on it. No wonder my neighbor in Lebec restores classic muscle cars!

https://revologycars.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqpDlqtvA9gIVuZ4AAB1jHw05EAEYASAAEgLHq_D_BwE

 

[Mikie]

Got home today with a new truck. Spent most of last year without a running vehicle and since December without one at all.
Worst time to buy a vehicle, waited three months from ordering and felt lucky to 'only pay MSRP".

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I know EXACTLY what you are saying. We are STILL waiting for our car to hit the dealership.

 

[buggravy]

The hits keep coming. We (Audi) got news on Friday that there is going to be another big production halt due to the fact that our wiring harnesses and parts of our grills come from Ukrainian suppliers. This affects Audi, VW, Porsche, and apparently Mercedes and BMW as well. The email that was then sent to dealership management on Monday said 45k - 60K cars (just on the Audi side) will be delayed while a new supplier is sourced.

 

[SnakeCharmer]

The hits keep coming. We (Audi) got news on Friday that there is going to be another big production halt due to the fact that our wiring harnesses and parts of our grills come from Ukrainian suppliers. This affects Audi, VW, Porsche, and apparently Mercedes and BMW as well. The email that was then sent to dealership management on Monday said 45k - 60K cars (just on the Audi side) will be delayed while a new supplier is sourced.

Sorry to hear that.

"The hits keep coming" is the most commonly phrase spoken these days.

 

[buggravy]

@stevers @tick Looks like you need to be a bit patient...
https://www.thedrive.com/news/44700/rivians-production-struggles-are-way-worse-than-expected

I heard on a podcast yesterday that they also just raised their prices by around $10k-15K, originally to include existing reservations, but then walked back due to outcry to apply to new reservations only.

 

[Y-not]

This was a Google Ad at the top of another post…
For some reason I clicked on it. No wonder my neighbor in Lebec restored classic muscle cars!
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https://revologycars.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqpDlqtvA9gIVuZ4AAB1jHw05EAEYASAAEgLHq_D_BwE

My wife and I talked about the classics I had and figured at todays prices it was over $300k. . . . . Enough gas for her SUV for a year.