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Post by becausecanadia on Oct 14, 2018 19:10:14 GMT -5
Finally got around to wiring my LED light pods on my back rack, they are insanely bright. They'll be useful for loading stuff at night and warding off high-beamers coming up behind me.  |
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Post by fancollector12 on Oct 15, 2018 1:51:12 GMT -5
I know the new F-150's offer lights up top and in the bed as well, but not until the new ones came out in 2015... I like the install!!!  |
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Post by becausecanadia on Oct 15, 2018 12:50:30 GMT -5
I know the new F-150's offer lights up top and in the bed as well, but not until the new ones came out in 2015... I like the install!!! Yeah what you're referring to are called "cargo lights" they've been around for decades. I have an aftermarket LED cargo light with built in center high mount stop lamp. |
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Post by Parkman on Oct 15, 2018 19:17:13 GMT -5
My aunt just traded in that Volvo V50, because it was starting to have mechanical issues, plus the clear coat had gone bad from the sun. She got a new Subaru wagon of some kind, but I don't know the model. She was going to get another Volvo, but a new Subaru was cheaper than a used Volvo... Let us know in the future how that turns out.. We considered a Subaru Forester but everyone I know who had a recent one said there CVT transmissions gave tons of problems. Not to mention I hate CVT's. |
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Post by fancollector12 on Oct 16, 2018 2:04:31 GMT -5
I know the new F-150's offer lights up top and in the bed as well, but not until the new ones came out in 2015... I like the install!!! Yeah what you're referring to are called "cargo lights" they've been around for decades. I have an aftermarket LED cargo light with built in center high mount stop lamp. I like the CHMSL's with the cameras built in... allows you to see your bed when backing up and gives you a bit of a higher view. |
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Post by Cole D on Oct 27, 2018 16:28:00 GMT -5
Well I'm currently looking for a new used car. Mostly something in the mid size category. I've seen a few Fusions and Taurus. I like the Sonata and Optima too. But the issue I'm having is most of the used cars the dealers have seem to have a lot more miles than I'd like. Plus many of them are base trim level and I'm wanting more of a mid-range to high trim level.
Haven't even been to the dealerships much, I'm just looking at inventory online.
I decided I don't want a truck. I can get a way nicer car for the price. Plus I can't find any trucks around here I like enough. I'd love a 2011-2013 Silverado LTZ crew cab or Sierra SLT crew cab. But they are few and far between and I'd have to go about 75 miles to find one.
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Post by becausecanadia on Oct 29, 2018 11:58:07 GMT -5
Well I'm currently looking for a new used car. Mostly something in the mid size category. I've seen a few Fusions and Taurus. I like the Sonata and Optima too. But the issue I'm having is most of the used cars the dealers have seem to have a lot more miles than I'd like. Plus many of them are base trim level and I'm wanting more of a mid-range to high trim level. Haven't even been to the dealerships much, I'm just looking at inventory online. I decided I don't want a truck. I can get a way nicer car for the price. Plus I can't find any trucks around here I like enough. I'd love a 2011-2013 Silverado LTZ crew cab or Sierra SLT crew cab. But they are few and far between and I'd have to go about 75 miles to find one. Lincoln Town Car. Done. |
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Post by fancollector12 on Oct 30, 2018 1:54:04 GMT -5
Well I'm currently looking for a new used car. Mostly something in the mid size category. I've seen a few Fusions and Taurus. I like the Sonata and Optima too. But the issue I'm having is most of the used cars the dealers have seem to have a lot more miles than I'd like. Plus many of them are base trim level and I'm wanting more of a mid-range to high trim level. Haven't even been to the dealerships much, I'm just looking at inventory online. I decided I don't want a truck. I can get a way nicer car for the price. Plus I can't find any trucks around here I like enough. I'd love a 2011-2013 Silverado LTZ crew cab or Sierra SLT crew cab. But they are few and far between and I'd have to go about 75 miles to find one. Driving a further distance to get what you want instead of just settling for less is worth it, trust me. When we got my mom's last car. we went to a dealer further away to buy it, and got what she wanted (color, features, trim, etc.) because no one up here had exactly what she was looking for. I'd recommend going for a Malibu if you're looking for a midsize car, as they're very safe and reliable. At the Chevy dealer I work for, a pre-owned 2017 Malibu LT goes for around $16k, and for that price you get Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite radio, keyless access, push-button start, and a large 8 inch touchscreen display with Bluetooth. That's an awesome deal. |
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Post by Jordan U on Oct 30, 2018 9:53:32 GMT -5
Driving a further distance to get what you want instead of just settling for less is worth it, trust me. When we got my mom's last car. we went to a dealer further away to buy it, and got what she wanted (color, features, trim, etc.) because no one up here had exactly what she was looking for. I'd recommend going for a Malibu if you're looking for a midsize car, as they're very safe and reliable. At the Chevy dealer I work for, a pre-owned 2017 Malibu LT goes for around $16k, and for that price you get Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite radio, keyless access, push-button start, and a large 8 inch touchscreen display with Bluetooth. That's an awesome deal. |
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Post by Parkman on Oct 30, 2018 14:19:23 GMT -5
I refuse to get a Malibu and a lot of GM vehicles because you can't shut off that STUPID stop/start system. Thats why we ended up with a new Hyundai Elantra instead of a Cruze for my wife. My two rules were NO CVT and NO Stop Start that isn't optional to turn off.
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Post by Cole D on Oct 30, 2018 17:44:02 GMT -5
Well I'm currently looking for a new used car. Mostly something in the mid size category. I've seen a few Fusions and Taurus. I like the Sonata and Optima too. But the issue I'm having is most of the used cars the dealers have seem to have a lot more miles than I'd like. Plus many of them are base trim level and I'm wanting more of a mid-range to high trim level. Haven't even been to the dealerships much, I'm just looking at inventory online. I decided I don't want a truck. I can get a way nicer car for the price. Plus I can't find any trucks around here I like enough. I'd love a 2011-2013 Silverado LTZ crew cab or Sierra SLT crew cab. But they are few and far between and I'd have to go about 75 miles to find one. Driving a further distance to get what you want instead of just settling for less is worth it, trust me. When we got my mom's last car. we went to a dealer further away to buy it, and got what she wanted (color, features, trim, etc.) because no one up here had exactly what she was looking for. I'd recommend going for a Malibu if you're looking for a midsize car, as they're very safe and reliable. At the Chevy dealer I work for, a pre-owned 2017 Malibu LT goes for around $16k, and for that price you get Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite radio, keyless access, push-button start, and a large 8 inch touchscreen display with Bluetooth. That's an awesome deal. Actually I did look at a Malibu a couple of weeks ago. It was a 2018 and had only a few thousand miles on it. It sounds about what you're talking about as far as what it had on it. They wanted $22k for it though and said a new LT is $29k which sounded quite high to me. I did like the color of it a lot and it was a nice looking car. I just felt like it should be cheaper than it was. And my current car is a Malibu actually too. I refuse to get a Malibu and a lot of GM vehicles because you can't shut off that STUPID stop/start system. Thats why we ended up with a new Hyundai Elantra instead of a Cruze for my wife. My two rules were NO CVT and NO Stop Start that isn't optional to turn off. Do you mean the variable valve timing? Because I thought they've had that for a long time now, I know some Chevys did in 2007. |
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Post by Cole D on Oct 30, 2018 17:47:40 GMT -5
Driving a further distance to get what you want instead of just settling for less is worth it, trust me. When we got my mom's last car. we went to a dealer further away to buy it, and got what she wanted (color, features, trim, etc.) because no one up here had exactly what she was looking for. I'd recommend going for a Malibu if you're looking for a midsize car, as they're very safe and reliable. At the Chevy dealer I work for, a pre-owned 2017 Malibu LT goes for around $16k, and for that price you get Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite radio, keyless access, push-button start, and a large 8 inch touchscreen display with Bluetooth. That's an awesome deal. I doubt I would use those apps on a car. But I would probably like Bluetooth if I need to make a phone call. Plus I would probably use navigation if I had it. I think it would probably be a lot easier to use than my phone for that, when driving. Also my current car CD player is broken so all I have is AM/FM. But if I was driving on a trip, I'd probably like an input jack to play Pandora from my phone in the car, or a USB stick. But I doubt there are any newer cars these days that don't at least have that feature. |
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Post by fancollector12 on Oct 31, 2018 1:58:49 GMT -5
As much as I find all those 'features' a total abomination, I do agree with the first part: take the extra time to get what you want.. It's a big purchase you'll be living with for years on a daily basis.. Make it what you really want.. I doubt I would use those apps on a car. But I would probably like Bluetooth if I need to make a phone call. Plus I would probably use navigation if I had it. I think it would probably be a lot easier to use than my phone for that, when driving. Also my current car CD player is broken so all I have is AM/FM. But if I was driving on a trip, I'd probably like an input jack to play Pandora from my phone in the car, or a USB stick. But I doubt there are any newer cars these days that don't at least have that feature. The Android Auto or Apple CarPlay gives you free navigation when you hook up your phone via USB and Bluetooth. Bluetooth Audio lets you stream music off your phone. I think the newer Malibus are nice, and safe as well. Yhe little 1.5T turbo has about 170 HP and gives you good MPG on the highway. Comfortable too. |
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Post by fancollector12 on Oct 31, 2018 1:59:33 GMT -5
I refuse to get a Malibu and a lot of GM vehicles because you can't shut off that STUPID stop/start system. Thats why we ended up with a new Hyundai Elantra instead of a Cruze for my wife. My two rules were NO CVT and NO Stop Start that isn't optional to turn off. Actually there's a way to program it, you just have to recode it. |
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Post by Parkman on Oct 31, 2018 8:58:58 GMT -5
Driving a further distance to get what you want instead of just settling for less is worth it, trust me. When we got my mom's last car. we went to a dealer further away to buy it, and got what she wanted (color, features, trim, etc.) because no one up here had exactly what she was looking for. I'd recommend going for a Malibu if you're looking for a midsize car, as they're very safe and reliable. At the Chevy dealer I work for, a pre-owned 2017 Malibu LT goes for around $16k, and for that price you get Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite radio, keyless access, push-button start, and a large 8 inch touchscreen display with Bluetooth. That's an awesome deal. Actually I did look at a Malibu a couple of weeks ago. It was a 2018 and had only a few thousand miles on it. It sounds about what you're talking about as far as what it had on it. They wanted $22k for it though and said a new LT is $29k which sounded quite high to me. I did like the color of it a lot and it was a nice looking car. I just felt like it should be cheaper than it was. And my current car is a Malibu actually too. I refuse to get a Malibu and a lot of GM vehicles because you can't shut off that STUPID stop/start system. Thats why we ended up with a new Hyundai Elantra instead of a Cruze for my wife. My two rules were NO CVT and NO Stop Start that isn't optional to turn off. Do you mean the variable valve timing? Because I thought they've had that for a long time now, I know some Chevys did in 2007. No Stop/Start is when you stop the car shuts off the engine until you take your foot off the brake to restart it. So anytime you're at a stop sign your car is off the other features like A/C stay on. This requires in many of these cars a second battery that is expensive. |
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