BACK IN THE CAR BUYING MODE ONCE AGAIN - TORTURE!

[pawngal]

A note from the female side..... I drive a 10year old Lexus RX350. It is the 3rd one I've owned. I should/could be trading up but I don't want one of the newer ones cuz I think the front end is scary butt ugly.
So, yes, I understand Mrs. Chief38!

 

[LVSteve]

A note from the female side..... I drive a 10year old Lexus RX350. It is the 3rd one I've owned. I should/could be trading up but I don't want one of the newer ones cuz I think the front end is scary butt ugly.
So, yes, I understand Mrs. Chief38!

Buddy just test drove a new RX. When they got back to the dealership he asked the salesperson how the heck Lexus had managed to make a regular auto transmission feel like the worst CVT he'd ever driven. He said the whole driving experience was like the car was on tranquilizers.

 

[oldbrownhat]

With today's cars, 100K miles is just getting broken in.

Or overdue for a recall

 

[ZGrand]

If she's happy with the Buick, how about another new one?

 

[DWalt]

Back in the 1950s, at least where I came from, by 100K miles, most cars had turned into a heap of rust.

 

[Onomea]

My sentiment exactly. Go through the car, change all the belts, hoses and fluids. New plugs an filters, tires if needed and get it aligned.

Next have it detailed by a top notch guy.

Your car will appear new, and you can keep 45K in your pocket. Furthermore, the grille is already approved

I think this is a really good idea. My brother does this, gets it detailed, every coupla years with his 2011 Lexus Land Cruiser. He thinks about upgrading to a new model but likes the 2011 just fine.

 

[Kanewpadle]

Subaru Forester. Excellent vehicle.

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[Old cop]

I started looking to replace our ‘13 Toyota Avalon w/100K+ but couldn’t get motivated. There’s nothing wrong w/the Avalon, we both like it so after visiting the local Toyota dealer we decided to keep our car a couple of more years. We’re older and don’t drive much anyhow.

 

[pawngal]

Buddy just test drove a new RX. When they got back to the dealership he asked the salesperson how the heck Lexus had managed to make a regular auto transmission feel like the worst CVT he'd ever driven. He said the whole driving experience was like the car was on tranquilizers.

Hmmm, the older ones are quite peppy and fun to drive

 

[chief38]

I drive for the local GMC dealer and the Buick SUV's are nice.

We visited the Buick Dealer today and they have zero of the model we were hoping to look at. It is their mid sized SUV and they said the next shipment is due in August - not waiting that long!

 

[chief38]

I drive for the local GMC dealer and the Buick SUV's are nice.

Yea, we actually went to the Buick Dealer first and their mid sized SUV were all sold out! No new ones coming in 'till the end of August and we are not willing to wait 4 months.

 

[chief38]

From what I have seen of Buicks a 100k on the odometer would not scare me if nothing major hadn't already showed up.
What year is it and where do you live?

Her car is a 2010 and has close to 100K on it. Time for a new car BEFORE something goes wrong. Never had any issues with it and my feeling is that's the time to sell it! It is in pristine shape and I am hoping to get top dollar for it - will find out soon. She is also wanting to move up to an SUV instead of a sedan now.

 

[chief38]

I have a Buick Enclave, (the full size one), they make 3 sizes. I had previously a Toyota Highlander, it was a great car, but the Buick is the most comfortable and reliable car I have owned probably ever. Since I don't drive all that many miles a year any longer, it may be the last car I ever own. The Enclave is a big SUV, 3 row seating. The mid size one is nearly as big as my previous Highlander.

The Enclave is a great, comfortable car but for a 5'3" 114 lb woman a bit too much. When I let her drive my GMC Yukon and it's about the same size, she looks like a kid in it - LOL! The dealer's are sold out of the mid sized models - none available 'till the end of the summer.

 

[chief38]

From what I have seen of Buicks a 100k on the odometer would not scare me if nothing major hadn't already showed up.
What year is it and where do you live?

It's a 2010 - almost 15 years old now. Other than brakes and tires, no other major repairs over the years. Just a few minor things like wheel sensors, gas cap and a module. All tolled - probably the least troublesome car we have ever owned - but again, it will need a major tune up at 100K, soon brakes, tires, and other maintenance and while I can still get some descent bucks for it, I will sell it. It looks like it was built last year - detailing cars is just another one of my hobbies.

I have heard that the tranny's in these Buicks get real tired at just about the milage we have and a factory new one is just about what the car is worth. Rebuilt's - forget about them! So to err on the safe side, we are getting a new car. Again, she now wants an SUV.

I hear Carvana, Carmax and Auto Nation pay way more than the Dealers do. I would never sell a used car to someone I know. No matter how great the car has been and no matter how good it is today, I wold never let a car get in between a friendship, neighbor or relative. I have already had two offers from neighbors and told them the same thing - they understood. A 15 year old car with 100K could stop being a great car at any time.

 

[chief38]

If she's happy with the Buick, how about another new one?

They no longer make the LaCrosse and aside from which the model she wanted to look at today (mid sized SUV) are all sold out 'till August.

 

[Muley Gil]

Keep it!

No one makes a more handsome waterfall grill than Buick.

100K miles ain't nuttin.

THIS is a great waterfall grill!

1948 Buick Roadmaster

 

[DWalt]

I hear Carvana, Carmax and Auto Nation pay way more than the Dealers do.

I wouldn't bet on that. I got a VERY lowball offer from Carvana about four years ago when trying to sell my deceased B-I-Ls beautiful Mercedes. Put an ad in Craigslist and sold it immediately for triple Carvana's offer. Same story with Carmax. I have always made only private sales on my cars. Never did a trade-in.

 

[Rustyt1953]

Best grill evah!

 

[A10]

My first advice you already know, and that is get her what makes her happy!

My second advice is Mercedes S class.......

 

[Narragansett]

Subaru Forester. Excellent vehicle.

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Ah yes, the dreaded six year car payment. I have a 2015 VW Jetta turbo sport with 96000 miles. A fun car to drive, but getting in and out is not as easy as it once was. Still, I have no plans to replace it. I changed every belt, hose, and fluid at 75K. Brakes too. It gets 32 mpg around town and 41 on the highway at 80 mph. It is more or less a poor man's Porsche.

I want another truck, but I will not pay the stupid prices car manufacturers want, not will I pay 4.00 a gallon for gas to get 17mpg