Based on Samsung and L.G. Appliances I have owned...they look and seem nice at first. 6 years in and they're done. So for that reason I'm skeptical of the Hyundai products.
Back in 06 wife wanted the glitzier more featured Kia Sportage. I over ruled and bought a Rav4. Don't see any Sportages from that era on the road today. Still plenty of those Rav's. Not to mention when the Kia/Hyundai folks see a credit rating over 300...they lose interest in trying to sell because they realize they will have a tough time sucking you into their perpetual credit trap.
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Based on Samsung and L.G. Appliances I have owned...they look and seem nice at first. 6 years in and they're done. So for that reason I'm skeptical of the Hyundai products.
Back in 06 wife wanted the glitzier more featured Kia Sportage. I over ruled and bought a Rav4. Don't see any Sportages from that era on the road today. Still plenty of those Rav's. Not to mention when the Kia/Hyundai folks see a credit rating over 300...they lose interest in trying to sell because they realize they will have a tough time sucking you into their perpetual credit trap.
We felt the same way while comparing the Rav4 and Tucson phevs. The Tucson was definitely better featured for roughly the same price, but all of the extra tech and resale values of Hyundai vs Toyota pushed us back towards the Toyota.
I wish insurance hadn’t written off our old Rav4. I still see so many of those early 2000s models around Calgary. I bet it would have lasted ar least another 10 years with regular maintenance.
If I were to get anew Asian SUV, it's a toss up between the CX-70 with the new inline 6 (hopefully the 2nd production run maps the transmission better) or the Honda Passport Trail sport. Definitely leaning towards CX-70 though.
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Well my old truck sold in the first 16 hours I had it for sale. So I've now lost my alternative place to live.
Probably going to be the Pilot trailsport. Wife did consider a the van when I showed her the drink cooler and built in vacuum...but not enough to overcome what's been like 11 years of desire. It's not that techy or glitzy...and the engine is dated compared to these high output turbo 4's. But to me it's an appliance that needs to start and get places while keeping the wife happy.
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Nah, we've talked about this before on the forum. There are certain vehicles that you just know you're going to be nice to -- let them in or accommodate them in some way -- that will more-often-than-not completely let you down and disappoint you. That car you let in which then proceeds to drive 7 KM/H under the limit and needs a berth the width of a cruise ship to go around a car that is just a little too close to their lane marker.
Certain cars just attract strugglers.
Something else I felt was a good topic for this thread; antenna relay attacks allowing the theft of vehicles with keyless ignition systems. Basically, they use a very sensitive receiver to sniff out the RF signal from your ignition key in your home, then an amplifier to boost the signal to make the car believe that the key is present. Walk up, pull the door handle and the car thinks the key is present so it unlocks... press the engine start button and they're off as though it was their own vehicle.
I picked up two boxes of these (SECURE FOB Keyless Entry Automotive Vehicle Anti-Theft Protection Solution) for the Range Rover and for my girlfriend's car which also has a keyless ignition system (2 batteries per box). They're known as 'sleeping batteries' (which is also a brand name of the same tech) but basically it's an electronic sleeve that acts as a gatekeeper for the coin cell battery's power. The coin cell sits inside what looks kind of like an electronic hamburger bun with a small circuit on it that detects movement. If no movement is detected for 3 minutes, the circuit prevents the battery's power from reaching the key's circuit board. As soon as you move the key, the sleeve's circuit allows power to flow to the key's circuit board which will allow the vehicle to detect the key, unlock, and start the engine. No need to remember to use it like a faraday pouch or key box, and the sleeve can be used with any CR2025 or CR2032, or a CR2450 if you pick that SKU.
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Get a used VW wagon (or any wagon) and throw a cargo carrier on top. We aren’t the lightest packers and have done multiple big road trips with ours (family of 4). It’s such a great highway cruiser and plenty of power for passing, etc. I have a GMC Sierra, which is roomier and a bit quieter, but much rather take the VW for our trips.
We just got back from a 1900km winter bomb to see family and back and that wagon is such a pleasure to drive on snowy/winter roads. Passing strugglers in their trucks, 3 row SUVs and vans on two lane highways. Winter tires a must, of course.
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What are people thoughts on buying a used car that has hail damage? My mom's car was written off and so we are looking at used cars. Budget around $14k. She's set on a Toyota, which seem overpriced used, but with hail damage, the prices are more reasonable.
What are people thoughts on buying a used car that has hail damage? My mom's car was written off and so we are looking at used cars. Budget around $14k. She's set on a Toyota, which seem overpriced used, but with hail damage, the prices are more reasonable.
Do you drive a lot? Are you planning on owning it until it's scrap? I'd expect it to rust out faster with the hail damage. If you drive a lot, that isn't a problem if you don't mind the overall cosmetic issues. If you are planning to basically never sell it, then go for it.
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What are people thoughts on buying a used car that has hail damage? My mom's car was written off and so we are looking at used cars. Budget around $14k. She's set on a Toyota, which seem overpriced used, but with hail damage, the prices are more reasonable.
I think there might be something about the write-off value being much lower, but if you can afford it you could consider 3rd party insurance only and self-insure against the worst case scenario
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We felt the same way while comparing the Rav4 and Tucson phevs. The Tucson was definitely better featured for roughly the same price, but all of the extra tech and resale values of Hyundai vs Toyota pushed us back towards the Toyota.
I wish insurance hadn’t written off our old Rav4. I still see so many of those early 2000s models around Calgary. I bet it would have lasted ar least another 10 years with regular maintenance.
Honestly I think the current RAV4 sucks. The interior is cheap and the Toyota 2.5L 4-cylinder is one of the most buzzy, unrefined engines I can remember going back to the 80's. These vehicles are selling on reputation, not because they have great driving dynamics or high quality. There's very little separating Korean vehicles and Japanese vehicles these days. Honda has gone downhill a lot. I own a 2023 Civic Si and it's a thoroughly mediocrely build vehicle as I haven't spent this much time chasing interior rattles since my EVO and STI ownership days. I've spent more time at the Honda dealer than ownership of several BMW's and a Tesla Model 3 Performance combined. If you took off all the badges and made me ignorant of who built this car I would guess Nissan or Mitsubishi.
Just to edit my post. I drove a 2022 RAV4 for almost two months while I was in-between vehicles and that's how I based my dislike of it. I generally feel bad for people that think that vehicle is some pinnacle of quality.
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Honestly I think the current RAV4 sucks. The interior is cheap and the Toyota 2.5L 4-cylinder is one of the most buzzy, unrefined engines I can remember going back to the 80's. These vehicles are selling on reputation, not because they have great driving dynamics or high quality. There's very little separating Korean vehicles and Japanese vehicles these days. Honda has gone downhill a lot. I own a 2023 Civic Si and it's a thoroughly mediocrely build vehicle as I haven't spent this much time chasing interior rattles since my EVO and STI ownership days. I've spent more time at the Honda dealer than ownership of several BMW's and a Tesla Model 3 Performance combined. If you took off all the badges and made me ignorant of who built this car I would guess Nissan or Mitsubishi.
Just to edit my post. I drove a 2022 RAV4 for almost two months while I was in-between vehicles and that's how I based my dislike of it. I generally feel bad for people that think that vehicle is some pinnacle of quality.
I am not a fan while of the ICE while driving in hybrid mode, but fortunately in my use case, I am mainly driving in EV mode, and that is extremely smooth and peppy. I am probably still in the honeymoon phase, since coming from a 2011 Rav4, almost everything is better except when running the ICE alone.
You should buy a minivan. You won't, but you should.
There's some hope yet - Kylie Kelce spoke to the virtues of a minivan and her plans to get one, and god know how many of her follower will take that to heart.
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The male mid-life crisis used to result in a convertible, usually a Corvette.
Now it's a full size pickup truck, usually in Lariat, Laramie, or Denali trim level or higher. Usually they don't tow anything.
Durango Hellcat - Ive hauled tree's in it, engine blocks etc. Can fit 6 people in it comfortably and with a 0-60 time of 3.6 seconds, will embarrass a large majority of super cars.....this is the ultimate mid life crisis vehicle
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There's some hope yet - Kylie Kelce spoke to the virtues of a minivan and her plans to get one, and god know how many of her follower will take that to heart.
We felt the same way while comparing the Rav4 and Tucson phevs. The Tucson was definitely better featured for roughly the same price, but all of the extra tech and resale values of Hyundai vs Toyota pushed us back towards the Toyota.
I wish insurance hadn’t written off our old Rav4. I still see so many of those early 2000s models around Calgary. I bet it would have lasted ar least another 10 years with regular maintenance.
Same price? maybe an entry level Rav4 against a full load Tucson Ultimate, the prices are closer, but still higher on the RAV4, especially if you're talking RAV4 Prime.
The toyota is such a utilitarian vehicle now, just basic, but very reliable transportation. if a person is looking for creature comforts and some nice tech, Toyota is not the route to go
I've been seeing a lot of the Ford Tremor's lately, that seems to be one of the go to trims for that type.
I have a '24 Tremor. I fricken love it.
I was looking at a Raptor, but they're a bit 'bro-y', although I could get past that tbh. The problem with a Raptor is they suck balls at actual truck stuff. Their payload and tongue weight capacity are super bad because of that cushy suspension made for Baha racing. My 14' RV has a tongue weight that - when I throw my lawn chairs and people in my truck - put me over the max payload. And that's not to mention loading it up with stuff I need for work. They're unusable as a truck imo.
The Tremor is a total unicorn. The 402a package is the luxury package with all the bells and whistles, plus it comes with beautiful wheels, 2" factory lift, bunch of cool off road goodies and just had a cool vibe without bordering on obnoxious. It also rides super comfortably on road because it has Tremor-specific suspension for the lift, which has the side effect of making it really comfortable for cruising and just driving around.
Downside is it's so expensive, which is why I'm surprised at all the ones I see out there, too. I guess anybody can finance anything, though. I did buy during employee pricing and saved $12k, but it's still not cheap.
But if you need a truck, like luxury vehicles and also enjoy something with a "cool" factor, this ticks all the boxes.
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