OT: What make and model vehicle(s) are you driving? How many miles & are you happy with it?

[EricStratton-RushChairman]

VW is notorious for elec systems that are crap designs. My buddy’s sister had a Passat that had seat heaters and backup lights on same circuit. When the seat heater crapped out it cost $1400 to get the backup lights to function to pass inspection.

Not quite related, but my old Passat’s AC was so inaccessible that it cost 12 hours’ labor just to pull the front end to access it to replace the compressor, just out of warranty, and a week before I moved from VA to Chicago.

Exactly... To replace the battery in the Q7 you need to remove the entire driver's seat.

My strategy with cats has always been buy 3-4 year old with less than 10k miles/year, pay cash, and drive it 8-10 years since I drive maybe 8k a year. I just screwed to pooch on this one

 

[DTownlion57]

I just bought a 2018 320i x drive with only 13,000 miles on it. I put just under 100 miles a day on my commuter car. I like it so far.

I passed down my 2012 Volvo S60 to my 16 YO daughter. It will be a good first car for her at almost 170k miles. I got all factory service, so it it is in great shape.

Used to be a Saab guy too, especially the 900 Turbos back in the early '80s, can't figure out exactly why but they were way different for sure.

2018 Porsche Macan S 31K now considering selling, bought it with 20K locally here in Bucks County. My wife drives a 2018 Volvo XC60 T6
316 HP, 295 lb-ft torque fun car to drive with better low-end torque than my Porsche.

 

[dougt24]

2013 BMW AH3
2016 Ford F150
2021 BMW Rninet
2022 BMW K1600

 

[psuro]

Exactly... To replace the battery in the Q7 you need to remove the entire driver's seat.

My strategy with cats has always been buy 3-4 year old with less than 10k miles/year, pay cash, and drive it 8-10 years since I drive maybe 8k a year. I just screwed to pooch on this one

What is your strategy with dogs?

 

[troutrus]

Proud to say my wife and I both drive Ford. Too hard to forget the stories my dad and father in law told relating to WWII.

 

[PSU Mike]

2021 Subaru Outback XT Onyx. 15,000 miles. Decided that miles on this vehicle didn’t need to be rationed like earlier ones. Have fun inferring all my behaviors from my choice in car.

 

[wbcbus]

2011 Audi Q7 with 105k miles, I've had it for 8 years... I would not recommend it to anyone. Electrical system nightmare, the windshield wiper motor cost me $1300 to replace.

I just want to limp it until next July (when my NYU daughter's education comes off the board) and get myself a slightly used Acura MDX

Ran my 2003 MDX to 215,000 miles with almost no repair costs until a few things started failing and it wasn’t worth fixing. Loved it.

Currently in a 2022 Hyundai Palisade Caligraphy, and it’s awesome for the price. I think you’d have to spend $30k more on another manufacturer to get the same options and quality. 35k miles in and still love it as much as the day I got it.

 

[BeerLion]

2014 Ford F-150 crew cab, 184,000 miles and counting

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

Used to be a Saab guy too, especially the 900 Turbos back in the early '80s, can't figure out exactly why but they were way different for sure.

2018 Porsche Macan S 31K now considering selling, bought it with 20K locally here in Bucks County. My wife drives a 2018 Volvo XC60 T6
316 HP, 295 lb-ft torque fun car to drive with better low-end torque than my Porsche.

Macon May be my old man sled when I can no longer get out of my lotus

 

[pamdlion]

2011 Highlander 190,000 miles
2018 Highlander 80,000 miles

 

[Yogiman71]

2015 Toyota Highlander 63k, great vehicle. The wife’s 2021 Lexus 450H is incredible. 308 hp and 30 mpg. 3000 miles.

 

[CentrevilleLion]

2020 Stinger GT2 22K mi. - love it!

 

[PrtLng Lion]

2020 Lexus UX250H. 28k miles so far. Wanted good gas mileage since I have a long daily commute (I get 38 mpg with it).

Like it a lot overall, main dislike is it's not quiet (road and wind noise) and very small trunk space.

 

[EricStratton-RushChairman]

Ran my 2003 MDX to 215,000 miles with almost no repair costs until a few things started failing and it wasn’t worth fixing. Loved it.

Currently in a 2022 Hyundai Palisade Caligraphy, and it’s awesome for the price. I think you’d have to spend $30k more on another manufacturer to get the same options and quality. 35k miles in and still love it as much as the day I got it.

i know a few people with the new palisade and they all love them. Do you know how the 2018 and 19 versions are reviewed 4+ years out?

 

[psuro]

2020 Stinger GT2 22K mi. - love it!

I think they are good looking cars.

 

[CentrevilleLion]

I think they are good looking cars.

 

[Catch1lion]

2018 Club Cart, loaded, optional lobster tanks

 

[PSU Chicago]

2017 Tesla S 100D. < 60,000 miles on it. Drives great. Very low maintenance cost / experience. Love not going to the gas station.

 

[PSU Mike]

You think Fonz will let me borrow his wheels?

Mike, hope you and your family are doing well. I have not forgotten I owe you drinks (a LOT of drinks) at SCC. ⛳️

Hey, that stone house on the corner across from SCC is for sale. You can buy it and ditch the car.

https://redf.in/qQ91cF

 

[Yogiman71]

Ran my 2003 MDX to 215,000 miles with almost no repair costs until a few things started failing and it wasn’t worth fixing. Loved it.

Currently in a 2022 Hyundai Palisade Caligraphy, and it’s awesome for the price. I think you’d have to spend $30k more on another manufacturer to get the same options and quality. 35k miles in and still love it as much as the day I got it.

I have heard the same things about Audis. I prefer Toyota or Lexus over German or British cars which tend to have higher maintenance and service issues.

 

[Auxgym]

2013 Hyundai Elantra 122,000 miles
Knock on wood never an issue.
Wish it got a little better mpg in the city.

2002 Ford Mustang GT 272 K Car came out of the factory with my name on the sticker
2001 Ford Mustang Bullitt 86k

Fun

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

2017 Tesla S 100D. < 60,000 miles on it. Drives great. Very low maintenance cost / experience. Love not going to the gas station.

Range on yours?

 

[PSU Chicago]

Range on yours?

330 miles. As Tesla instructs, I have it set for 285 miles (theoretical range). The real range depends on the driving conditions, etc. Traffic and stopping and starting eats up the battery. On the highway I can get close to the theoretical range. Around town I would say I get ~ 65% of that.

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

330 miles. As Tesla instructs, I have it set for 285 miles (theoretical range). The real range depends on the driving conditions, etc. Traffic and stopping and starting eats up the battery. On the highway I can get close to the theoretical range. Around town I would say I get ~ 65% of that.

Do you own a road-trip car too?

 

[BriarwoodBash]

2014 Lincoln MKS with 82k and just picked up aLincoln Nautilus with 10k. Both with PSU Alum plates.
got rid of 2015 Edge with 96k on it. Great car and wife is still mad. She got my MKs. Lol.

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

Nautilus is a fav of mine

 

[PSU Chicago]

Do you own a road-trip car too?

Long story. At one point we were all electric. Then wife was T boned by a S American national w no insurance. She opted for an ICE replacement.

I would drive my car on a trip. Earlier this year I did an 8 hr round trip using the Tesla charging network.

 

[Artful Dodger]

Long story. At one point we were all electric. Then wife was T boned by a S American national w no insurance. She opted for an ICE replacement.

I would drive my car on a trip. Earlier this year I did an 8 hr round trip using the Tesla charging network.

2020 Subaru; 35,000 miles now. We love it but there are so many automatic systems that control stuff (including the drivers) we named it HAL after the computer in the movie 2001 a Space Odyssey.