tony saurus Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Not in trend but 2nd gen viper or fd rx-7. The big ole 5th gen legacy/ 4th gen outback is nice but it makes me want for a sleeker , sexier daily. [emoji17] I am a disgrace I know Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted October 9, 2021 I Donated Share Posted October 9, 2021 Not in trend but 2nd gen viper or fd rx-7. The big ole 5th gen legacy/ 4th gen outback is nice but it makes me want for a sleeker , sexier daily. [emoji17] I am a disgrace I know Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkAh yes, you're planning on trading in your 10 year old commuter car for an old, unreliable, but extremely expensive ($50k+) project car. Sounds plausible. I guess a guy can dream... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infosecdad Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Can't decide if the next vehicle will be a motorcycle or a truck... Maybe I just need to get the motorcycle now and truck after I'm done paying to send four kids through college... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitexc Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 (edited) Truck. You will need it to move their $hit around lol. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Edited October 9, 2021 by whitexc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 I'm keeping the SS at least until the CT5-V Blackwing is available used for under $60k with a manual and low-ish miles. Which might be never. Indeed. When I bought my 2013 CTS-V wagon (manual, of course) in pristine condition with ~29k miles in 2017 I thought I was overpaying for it ($56k). Now it seems it was a bargain... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 The 2nd gen Vs feel old AF now though. The interior feels like it came out in late 2007. That's because it did. That's a bunch of 14 year old technology. For $60k. Yeah, but I don't think it aged badly. I like not having stupid screen in my face all the time. The pop up screen is actually nice. The headunit still works with modern Iphones, in fact better than with other cars. Sure it does not have Car Play, etc. but so what. I'd rather have buttons than stupid touch screens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 There's a 1000hp widebody [emoji2532] on bring a trailer for $60k Sent from my HD1925 using Tapatalk If it wasn't mutilated it have cost more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 I am really on the fence on selling the GT and leasing a Gladiator. Been thinking about getting back into a Jeep for awhile, and yesterday my wife gave me the go ahead. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitexc Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Cool rides but useless to me. If it has a bed it needs to tow/haul a significant amount. Depends on your needs/wants I gather. They are very pricey too, for what you get. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 (edited) Gladiator needs 34" if not 35" tires to look ok. But then it's probably a dog on highway. I was quite impressed how well they do offroad even with the ridiculously long wheelbase. It's certainly a toy, not a truck. Edited October 13, 2021 by unclemat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexmed2002 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 I've heard that the Gladiator is meh. Some people say that it's lacking power, and I don't understand the point of buying one for the price... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgoodhue Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 I am really on the fence on selling the GT and leasing a Gladiator. Been thinking about getting back into a Jeep for awhile, and yesterday my wife gave me the go ahead. You kind of missed the boat on all the incentives. Jeep just dropped all the incentives in October on them including the affiliate and tread lightly incentives. They probably aren't coming back in the near future until the supply issues eases. From the time I order my Jeep in February, the price has also gone up over $2k and lost $1500 incentive that I got. I've heard that the Gladiator is meh. Some people say that it's lacking power, and I don't understand the point of buying one for the price... Falcor has had Jeep's in the past. The 3.6 in my fiancé's 4 door Wrangler isn't lacking power. It's 0-60 time is in the 6 sec range. In a tall vehicle I don't think I need any more power. As for the what the point, what other truck can you buy that has removable top and doors? It is a compromise for one size fits all if you only have one vehicle for off-road, bed and open air driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 The towing capacity of those is an absolute joke. With a gutless engine in terms of torque Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 You kind of missed the boat on all the incentives. Jeep just dropped all the incentives in October on them including the affiliate and tread lightly incentives. They probably aren't coming back in the near future until the supply issues eases. From the time I order my Jeep in February, the price has also gone up over $2k and lost $1500 incentive that I got. Falcor has had Jeep's in the past. The 3.6 in my fiancé's 4 door Wrangler isn't lacking power. It's 0-60 time is in the 6 sec range. In a tall vehicle I don't think I need any more power. As for the what the point, what other truck can you buy that has removable top and doors? It is a compromise for one size fits all if you only have one vehicle for off-road, bed and open air driving. There are dealers that are offering 5% under invoice for factory orders. That coupled with 70%-72% residual value (Sport S) puts a lease at a very tempting price. The dealer I have been working with said if the Tread Lightly incentive comes back then it would be applied as well (1%). Yes, dgoodhue is right, I have had 8 Jeeps over the years, 4 of them being CJ/Wranglers. All but one were lifted and wheeled mildly. Now that I live in a small town with practically no curves in the roads or hills (SE Kansas), the GT does not get a chance to shine like it did in KC (at least to me). This town does not have the infrastructure for a lowered car and I feel I am beating it up. As far as Jeeps go, I’m still undecided between a 2 door and the Gladiator. Not really wanting a 4 door even though our JK Rubicon was one. Still throwing around the idea of a used Rubicon or even leasing an Outback Wilderness or Onyx XT. So, not decided yet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loya1ty Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Pulled the trigger on a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 TRX 4x4 quad cab. Decided against waiting another 12-18mo for a newer hybrid truck to replace the legacy and went slightly older with higher miles to get my price point. This will allow me to get my wife into something nicer sooner. Still have my legacy as the commuter. Puts a smile on my face. Almost grabbed an 04 dakota sport 5MT but it utility over fun is what I need my truck lol Sent from my SM-N975U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Definitely better than a Dakota. Few years back I grabbed an 06 extended cab z71 Silverado with 61k on it. Paid less than 12 and now I really want a newer rig. For it's purpose and super low payment it's hard to justify finding over 600+$ a month. Smart move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 The new Maverick looks much better in person. My parents are considering one after their Acadia dies Sent from my SM-G960U1 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexmed2002 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 The new Maverick looks much better in person. My parents are considering one after their Acadia dies Sent from my SM-G960U1 using Tapatalk The only thing that concerns me about that vehicle is the transmission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loya1ty Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 They're 'cool' i guess lol maybe more of an older folk 'kewl' as my dad likes to text me... puzzling they wouldn't just offer the hybrid powertrain in the Ranger. At face value it would seem to be a more cost effective manufacturing approach too, but I'd be curious to read more in depth about its platform/parts. Ford could have easily made some ill advised/short sighted decisions in the past that made that powertrain not easily feasible in the Ranger platform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cww516 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 The Maverick is a front-wheel drive platform with AWD optionally scabbed on, and the Ranger is rear-wheel drive, so the transmissions would be completely different animals. Having no actual knowledge of how the two compare, I'm guessing that the Maverick is probably very similar to the baby Bronco, so it's a lot more likely that we'll see the Maverick hybrid power train show up in that. I don't know offhand what Ford has for RWD hybrid power trains in other platforms, but those would probably be easier to adapt. They might also be waiting to see how the F-150 Lightning does, maybe they'll skip the hybrid step altogether. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creep_nu Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 the ranger's gonna be hybrid on their next refresh, but the maverick is going after the urban and dense suburban crowd that doesn't have the room for a full size truck but still wants the utility of a bed to haul their 6 bags of mulch back to the house twice a year. it also gets the eco-minded people on board that it's a small truck that gets good gas mileage, so it's a worthy compromise if you can only have 1 vehicle that you can still get a truck and not destroy the earth. fleets are eventually going to be picking these up like hot cakes too...instead of using little hatchbacks for deliveries and such(autoparts stores etc), you've got a 40 mpg truck that can haul a bunch more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 I stopped by the local Ford dealer and got eyes on a Maverick they had sold but not shipped yet. Pretty slick looking vehicle. They nailed the proportions on it, and I think it's a better looking truck than the Ranger. Still not ready to get rid of my F150 though. I could suck start a snow blower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexmed2002 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Still not ready to get rid of my F150 though. I'd rather have an F-150... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creep_nu Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 I'd rather have an F-150... and i'd rather rent a u-haul twice a year when i need it and keep my car. different strokes for different folks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted October 26, 2021 I Donated Share Posted October 26, 2021 and i'd rather rent a u-haul twice a year when i need it and keep my car. different strokes for different folksI wouldn't want a truck as my primary vehicle... But I'll buy a Maverick used for peanuts in 5 years [emoji1787] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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