Ongoing General Automotive Thread 2.0

[lucky1]

for anyone that maybe looking for a Classic and quickly appreciating 1970 Z28, I'll be putting mine up for sale early spring. Its a documented Z28 with some pretty rare options (M22 w/4.10 rear end). Drivetrain fully rebuilt including a NOM LT-1 (a lot of NOS parts were scavenged and used for this build), trans and diff. It has undergone a color change way back when, which is a bit of a downer, but it was done correctly and shows very well. These first year 2nd gen Z's are rare and getting really hard to find in good shape

Id post a pic, but Im useless at doing that on this board...

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by Sliver

Bit thumbs up from me on this one. Can't wait to hear what you think. Congrats!

I’ll follow up when I get it. Ordered in November and still no VIN.

[puffnstuff]

Originally Posted by powderjunkie

I'd only seen in badged as a Lexus LM, but glad to know about the Alphard. Looks like there's even a handful for sale in Canada. I think I saw one in Calgary once, but couldn't figure out the model name.

Hmmmm...RHD might actually be pretty nifty for daily chauffeur duty...maybe I'll set up a kijiji alert

Theres an Alphard that lives about 5 blocks from me, pass it while walking the dog all the time. Older one though, I would say 2008ish

[TorqueDog]

Originally Posted by PepsiFree

Get an older Taco then.

Can’t take advice on dweeb mall crawlers from a guy who likes the new Range Rover.

Good thing I have the old one.

Originally Posted by lucky1

you're absolutely right, if you consider electric or a lambo/porsche/ferrari that are a tad more expensive

Can't really make a statement about kicking supercar ass and then say "Yeah, but price" when told that the majority of today's supercars are capable of doing 3.6 seconds 0-60 MPH during their engine break-in periods. 3.6 seconds in a fat 5,534 lb SUV out of the factory is impressive on its own merits. Mine only does that because I spent $3k in parts and some software fiddling, and I don't get a warranty.

[BigNumbers]

Does anyone have a Car Exporter they like to flip their cars to?

I have a guy I’ve used before but not sure I’m getting the best price for my trucks and SUVs anymore. Generally looking to sell high-end domestic full-size SUVs 6 to 12 months old

[Sliver]

Can't help you, BigNumbers, but I'll bump the thread with a question of my own:

Anybody ever bought a new Hangcha electric lithium ion forklift?

Currently have an old Toyota forklift, but looking to modernize and Hangchas are crazy cheap and lithium ion would be sick.

[calgarygeologist]

This might be kind of cool; Amazon is selling cars now via an agreement with Hyundai.
https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/ret...buy-car-online

[lucky1]

Originally Posted by calgarygeologist

This might be kind of cool; Amazon is selling cars now via an agreement with Hyundai.
https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/ret...buy-car-online

Hopefully this is one step towards direct to consumer sales - right now it appears Amazon is just a middle man between the dealership and the buyer. A direct sales model like the one Tesla uses (or tries to use) would be so refreshing...

[cam_wmh]

Originally Posted by tsxcman

if anyone is looking for trucks, i'm looking to sell off the following to help me fund a manual transmission tacoma or bronco (preferred):

- 2021 f-150 loaded lariat with 50,000 km (garage parked)
- 2012 dodge 3500 diesel longhorn with 300,000 km (on driveway, previous owner was a mechanic)

g56?

[WideReceiver]

Does a command start or equivalent use battery power when not in use?

[cam_wmh]

Originally Posted by WideReceiver

Does a command start or equivalent use battery power when not in use?

Yes, a small draw, to keep it ready for input.

[Ironhorse]

I'm in the market for a mechanically decent older car for the kid to drive; at first part time, and then take over next year as he starts his career after high school. Any thoughts on where to buy? Not all that interested in all the curbers on FB or Kijiji. How is a place like House Of Cars? Budget of around 3-4K. Bless his heart, he wouldn't mind a 5 speed.

[MegaErtz]

Originally Posted by Ironhorse

I'm in the market for a mechanically decent older car for the kid to drive; at first part time, and then take over next year as he starts his career after high school. Any thoughts on where to buy? Not all that interested in all the curbers on FB or Kijiji. How is a place like House Of Cars? Budget of around 3-4K. Bless his heart, he wouldn't mind a 5 speed.

Avoid House of Cars like the plague. Go on the "Ask Calgary" facebook group and type in "house of cars" to read all the horror stories.

[Calgary]

Originally Posted by Ironhorse

I'm in the market for a mechanically decent older car for the kid to drive; at first part time, and then take over next year as he starts his career after high school. Any thoughts on where to buy? Not all that interested in all the curbers on FB or Kijiji. How is a place like House Of Cars? Budget of around 3-4K. Bless his heart, he wouldn't mind a 5 speed.

House of cars is very shady. 3-4K budget is going to be a tough go.

[WideReceiver]

Originally Posted by cam_wmh

Yes, a small draw, to keep it ready for input.

Is it a problem with a battery at 55% or could it cause a battery to drop that low?

[edslunch]

I’ve lost three Canadian Tire batteries on my old Odyssey in the last three months. The first was under a year old, the next two were warranty replacements that lasted a month each. Failed as in bad cells and not chargeable. All failed during cold weather but I doubt that’s the main issue. We only drive it every couple of weeks but that’s never been a problem before.

If it’s not a bad batch of batteries, what can kill a battery in a parked vehicle?

[WideReceiver]

It’s a Canadian Tire battery. No more.

[cam_wmh]

Originally Posted by WideReceiver

Is it a problem with a battery at 55% or could it cause a battery to drop that low?

Lots of variables at play, but you’re driving @ 55% CCA?

And it’s -20 in Calgary? Replace it.

[MegaErtz]

Originally Posted by edslunch

I’ve lost three Canadian Tire batteries on my old Odyssey in the last three months. The first was under a year old, the next two were warranty replacements that lasted a month each. Failed as in bad cells and not chargeable. All failed during cold weather but I doubt that’s the main issue. We only drive it every couple of weeks but that’s never been a problem before.

If it’s not a bad batch of batteries, what can kill a battery in a parked vehicle?

A small parasitic draw will kill a battery in Calgary winter temperatures, especially if you only starting the vehicle once every two weeks. Use a Kirkland brand battery next time and swap it out every three years. You can find lots of youtube tutorials on how to diagnose a parasitic draw by pulling fuses.

[DoubleF]

Originally Posted by edslunch

I’ve lost three Canadian Tire batteries on my old Odyssey in the last three months. The first was under a year old, the next two were warranty replacements that lasted a month each. Failed as in bad cells and not chargeable. All failed during cold weather but I doubt that’s the main issue. We only drive it every couple of weeks but that’s never been a problem before.

If it’s not a bad batch of batteries, what can kill a battery in a parked vehicle?

Did you make sure to get the battery to a full charge (ie: trickle charger or a drive to Canmore and back) before letting it sit idle?

If it wasn't fully charged, then the fact it can drop too low can be a problem, even if it is new. It's also possible that it's a culmination of factors. Maybe slightly incorrect storage from Canadian tire (if original and replacements were from same store/batch) and perhaps some issue with the same batch (so replacements are still subject to the same issue)?