I mean that second one was probably 35k new? So $25k to reliably transport the family for over a decade? Seems fine.max225 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 09, 2023 12:03 pmI liked the vid. It outlines the major issue with luxury suvs and why I’m so hesitant to actually “purchase” one. As clearly indicated by 30k repair bill for a disconnected tweeter it’s just absolutely insane once you actually do the
The x7 he pictured imo requires 500-750k gross annual income to comfortably own. Once you get past that threshold obviously not as much of a financial drag. Fuck you money doesn’t care though. Which is why land rovers exist.
But yet … ignoring all the things that luxury suvs do better than say a Honda is a slippery slope. You start with a 120k x7 and you end up in a donkey cart with a squeaky wheel. They are all money wasters it just depends on your budget. A new pilot is hugely expensive as well, as used ones are worthless.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/ctd/d/ ... 25306.html
Like this thing is currently 50k new … 3 years and 25k shat through…
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ctd/d/ ... 57814.html
40k cheaper than a new one and carries the same amount of people.
Slippery slope
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Those are 2012 dollars … $50k today. And the used market is still correcting like crazy… buying a pilot new is stupid expensive as well. I’d value a 50k pilot at 5k by year 10. That’s still $4500 a year … just saying it’s expensive to own a new pilot.D Griff wrote: ↑Sat Dec 09, 2023 3:37 pmI mean that second one was probably 35k new? So $25k to reliably transport the family for over a decade? Seems fine.max225 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 09, 2023 12:03 pm
I liked the vid. It outlines the major issue with luxury suvs and why I’m so hesitant to actually “purchase” one. As clearly indicated by 30k repair bill for a disconnected tweeter it’s just absolutely insane once you actually do the
The x7 he pictured imo requires 500-750k gross annual income to comfortably own. Once you get past that threshold obviously not as much of a financial drag. Fuck you money doesn’t care though. Which is why land rovers exist.
But yet … ignoring all the things that luxury suvs do better than say a Honda is a slippery slope. You start with a 120k x7 and you end up in a donkey cart with a squeaky wheel. They are all money wasters it just depends on your budget. A new pilot is hugely expensive as well, as used ones are worthless.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/ctd/d/ ... 25306.html
Like this thing is currently 50k new … 3 years and 25k shat through…
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ctd/d/ ... 57814.html
40k cheaper than a new one and carries the same amount of people.
Slippery slope
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White x3 is what every dickens Mitchner agent drives….every last one of them! Like clones….
Sure, but it’s wicked expensive to own any car, duck is why it kinda sucks that it’s near impossible to go car free in this country.
True, I’d rather have the Wrangler in most respects at the end of the day. I just sometimes wish we had something that didn’t handle likeJ-Ho-Fo-Show69 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 09, 2023 10:01 pmWhite x3 is what every dickens Mitchner agent drives….every last one of them! Like clones….
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You need to put that Wrang through its paces. Come to Uwharrie with Chad and I. We’re planning a camping/hike/off roading trip next April when they open the trails back up. I know you’re not the off road type…. But no time like the presentD Griff wrote: ↑Sat Dec 09, 2023 10:38 pmTrue, I’d rather have the Wrangler in most respects at the end of the day. I just sometimes wish we had something that didn’t handle likeJ-Ho-Fo-Show69 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 09, 2023 10:01 pm
White x3 is what every dickens Mitchner agent drives….every last one of them! Like clones….
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I guess if looks matter that much.
The regular spec pilot comes with pretty beefy looking 5 spoke wheels though. Just needs beefier tires to have that same look. Nobody is off roading these.
But yeah the pilot overall is a solid larger family pick that wouldn’t have me running to commit seppuku.
But then you have the Honda dealership experience to deal with as you own said vehicle. And the expert recommended $400 service to clean out your dangerously dirty air filter box.
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Why don't you buy one?
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I happen to have a really excellent Honda service department nearby. But the sales staff at that dealer is atrocious. It seems to vary greatly and be the luck of the draw.Johnny_P wrote: ↑Mon Dec 11, 2023 12:57 pmI guess if looks matter that much.
The regular spec pilot comes with pretty beefy looking 5 spoke wheels though. Just needs beefier tires to have that same look. Nobody is off roading these.
But yeah the pilot overall is a solid larger family pick that wouldn’t have me running to commit seppuku.
But then you have the Honda dealership experience to deal with as you own said vehicle. And the expert recommended $400 service to clean out your dangerously dirty air filter box.
Yea no one cares about the off road... But you can get this trim with bronze wheels and it looks really nice for what it is. I see it as a styling package that makes it look less than a minivan that it is.
I think it would be a blast but probably won't happen. Taking car to go camping and drive it in the woods/possibly damaging it while leaving her carless at home seems like a tough sell. I bet I could convince her to take it off road somewhere though, we both had a blast driving it in the dunes and stuff in the northern Outer Banks and took it on some trails in the west when we drove cross country (pretty tame but fun).J-Ho-Fo-Show69 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 09, 2023 11:02 pmYou need to put that Wrang through its paces. Come to Uwharrie with Chad and I. We’re planning a camping/hike/off roading trip next April when they open the trails back up. I know you’re not the off road type…. But no time like the present
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Yeah I agree. A mostly uninteresting family hauler alternative to a Highlander. The ownership experience would likely be uninteresting as well. Which is kind of desirable in something like this IMO.
I like the new Mazda CX90 PHEV as well. Not sure if they tried too hard to be sporty though.
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My friend in PA has one. A premium plus PHEV and after 1500mi he and his wife are fawning over it.Johnny_P wrote: ↑Mon Dec 11, 2023 6:41 pmYeah I agree. A mostly uninteresting family hauler alternative to a Highlander. The ownership experience would likely be uninteresting as well. Which is kind of desirable in something like this IMO.
I like the new Mazda CX90 PHEV as well. Not sure if they tried too hard to be sporty though.
Here's his post on TCL
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Dude did a great write up. And I think he would fit in here well.CaleDeRoo wrote: ↑Mon Dec 11, 2023 9:57 pmMy friend in PA has one. A premium plus PHEV and after 1500mi he and his wife are fawning over it.Johnny_P wrote: ↑Mon Dec 11, 2023 6:41 pm
Yeah I agree. A mostly uninteresting family hauler alternative to a Highlander. The ownership experience would likely be uninteresting as well. Which is kind of desirable in something like this IMO.
I like the new Mazda CX90 PHEV as well. Not sure if they tried too hard to be sporty though.
Here's his post on TCL
https://www.vwvortex.com/threads/mazda- ... w.9546461/
That said over 60 large for a Mazda full of unobtanium one off electronics and engineering that will be 5k in a few years is financial suicide no matter how much “value” it presents over something else that might bear a luxury badge.
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The last pilot was pretty much like an oddyssey
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I know that I'm not the only one here who secretly loves minivans. I'd get one in a heartbeat if they weren't expensive and heavier on gas then my hybrid Camry. The equivalent engine configuration in a new Sienna commands almost twice the price. :luda:
I definitely have given up on cars, not so much life , but the available van cargo space is 5.5/7
I definitely have given up on cars, not so much life , but the available van cargo space is 5.5/7
I think it's well documented that I'm a fan, although much like the Pilot, it's just as seppuku inducing. I love a tool that does a job perfectly and appreciate that they're more practical than the equivalent SUVs for the intended use. I could see us getting one if we ever needed a family hauler, isn't super against but I don't think she'd go for the price tag.Tar wrote: ↑Mon Dec 11, 2023 11:33 pm I know that I'm not the only one here who secretly loves minivans. I'd get one in a heartbeat if they weren't expensive and heavier on gas then my hybrid Camry. The equivalent engine configuration in a new Sienna commands almost twice the price. :luda:
I definitely have given up on cars, not so much life , but the available van cargo space is 5.5/7
Get this guy over to DFD?CaleDeRoo wrote: ↑Mon Dec 11, 2023 9:57 pmMy friend in PA has one. A premium plus PHEV and after 1500mi he and his wife are fawning over it.Johnny_P wrote: ↑Mon Dec 11, 2023 6:41 pm
Yeah I agree. A mostly uninteresting family hauler alternative to a Highlander. The ownership experience would likely be uninteresting as well. Which is kind of desirable in something like this IMO.
I like the new Mazda CX90 PHEV as well. Not sure if they tried too hard to be sporty though.
Here's his post on TCL
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I agree with , but I'm weirdly turned on by their ugliness. No, I don't think I would sepuku if owning and operating aD Griff wrote: ↑Tue Dec 12, 2023 7:32 amI think it's well documented that I'm a fan, although much like the Pilot, it's just as seppuku inducing. I love a tool that does a job perfectly and appreciate that they're more practical than the equivalent SUVs for the intended use. I could see us getting one if we ever needed a family hauler, isn't super against but I don't think she'd go for the price tag.Tar wrote: ↑Mon Dec 11, 2023 11:33 pm I know that I'm not the only one here who secretly loves minivans. I'd get one in a heartbeat if they weren't expensive and heavier on gas then my hybrid Camry. The equivalent engine configuration in a new Sienna commands almost twice the price. :luda:
I definitely have given up on cars, not so much life , but the available van cargo space is 5.5/7
I'd probably add stickers for scene points and love that swizz. Price
I mean, it's no more/less seppuku than a Pilot, Highlander, etc. Just not really my thing, I don't care for these large vehicles unless I'm actually hauling shit.Tar wrote: ↑Tue Dec 12, 2023 7:36 amI agree with , but I'm weirdly turned on by their ugliness. No, I don't think I would sepuku if owning and operating aD Griff wrote: ↑Tue Dec 12, 2023 7:32 am
I think it's well documented that I'm a fan, although much like the Pilot, it's just as seppuku inducing. I love a tool that does a job perfectly and appreciate that they're more practical than the equivalent SUVs for the intended use. I could see us getting one if we ever needed a family hauler, isn't super against but I don't think she'd go for the price tag.
I'd probably add stickers for scene points and love that swizz. Price
Not like it really matters, I barely drive my own car and most of my miles are accrued in rentals.
By the way, after a week all over NJ and NYC in a Toyota Crown... It's a pretty nice car but I barely remember it four days later, just not really interesting. Good Avalon if that's your thing. I don't really have enough positive or negative to write a review. It's a very comfortable and effective car. The adaptive cruise worked pretty well/better than average and was appreciated in Lincoln Tunnel traffic where it took an hour to go five miles from Secaucus to Midtown. Lane keep was trash like every other car's.
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Oh right, I forgot to ask about that rental! Super random vehicle to have available, but I'm glad you could try it for a few days.D Griff wrote: ↑Tue Dec 12, 2023 7:41 amI mean, it's no more/less seppuku than a Pilot, Highlander, etc. Just not really my thing, I don't care for these large vehicles unless I'm actually hauling shit.
Not like it really matters, I barely drive my own car and most of my miles are accrued in rentals.
By the way, after a week all over NJ and NYC in a Toyota Crown... It's a pretty nice car but I barely remember it four days later, just not really interesting. Good Avalon if that's your thing. I don't really have enough positive or negative to write a review. It's a very comfortable and effective car. The adaptive cruise worked pretty well/better than average and was appreciated in Lincoln Tunnel traffic where it took an hour to go five miles from Secaucus to Midtown. Lane keep was trash like every other car's.
Nothing memorable about the Camry either, but it has some kind of inner peace offering that I didn't experience with the and . Because it's so vanilla and utilitarian, the inevitable beatings that my cars take don't hurt the feelz. It allows me to focus more on other shit slung my way.
The only way I'd see myself with a fun car again is down the road when finances allow, and I have the time to truly enjoy them. A GR86 or other slow fast car are cool, so are newer Gen corvettes, but I'm afraid that I'll be a grey/no haired old guy that people would label as a midlife crisis example. Meh, May still doe.