Lets talk about new vehicles

[Zee09]

Yep.

Especially rev a cold engine to 7000 RPMs to hear the exhaust.

No point in any of it....

 

[wander2039]

Lariat
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Actually there's a XL in town in this color.. hybrid and AWD. Exactly what I'd want. Around $31k. As usual it's a ugh what to do. Now that it's AC season I remember why the Dakota is horrible on the highway, down shift over and over. I have stuff in the bed but it's never full. I'm still borrowing and might buy the bigger 3/4 ton for the heavy tasks. 90% of the time the smaller truck would do fine on the 100 mile round trip to the farm. But is it worth paying $30k for little more comfort and 4x the gas mileage...

 

[Zee09]

KBB trade in values on late model vehicles.... I can always blow them away by $3000 using Carvana

 

[wander2039]

Maverick owners.. Curious last night and looked up how much insurance would be on a new 2026 Maverick. Surprised that is was cheaper than our 18 X3. Is insurance cheaper on that model? Guess does make sense since the X3 could be way more complicated to repair.

 

[Zee09]

Chevy Express Cargo Van....

I can't believe what I see for 2026
I drove the same van in the 1990s
They have done nothing... crazy
A real dinosaur... let's not go into if it ain't broke nonsense....

 

[Zee09]

 

[Hermann]

@wander2039
My price for insurance with GEICO has been $550-570 for 6 months. very stable over 4 years. American Family with multi policy discount was going to be over $730 for worse coverage with higher deductibles..

 

[Hermann]

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Are you getting ready to live off the grid.

 

[Zee09]

Are you getting ready to live off the grid.

No I'm racing @Pablo

 

[Pablo]

Currently off grid

 

[Pablo]

 

[buster]

I like those converted vans.

 

[Zee09]

A great watch for Honda and Toyota buyers by Tomi ..... pricing and discounts

 

[Zee09]

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I forgot is that a 350 AWD...
I remember its a EB... Great rig

 

[Pablo]

I forgot is that a 350 AWD...
I remember its a EB... Great rig

14.5 mpg

Chubby wife, dogs, full tanks, whipping cream, butter, espresso maker, 10 pairs of underwear, fully stocked Vitofrigo fridge, hardwood throughout, induction cooktop, stainless sink, bipolar toilet, hot water, 3-4 days off grid power, 5-6 days water, queen bed, 500 pound capacity pull out tray, plenty of storage etc @ 14.5 mpg!

 

[Zee09]

14.5 mpg

Chubby wife, dogs, full tanks, whipping cream, butter, espresso maker, 10 pairs of underwear, fully stocked Vitofrigo fridge, hardwood throughout, induction cooktop, stainless sink, bipolar toilet, hot water, 3-4 days off grid power, 5-6 days water, queen bed, 500 pound capacity pull out tray, plenty of storage etc @ 14.5 mpg!

You running 3.73 coggs or 4.10

 

[Pablo]

You running 3.73 coggs or 4.10

3.73 LS