Let's start over......
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Called a dealer on a new 2013 FX2 leftover. They must think people are insane. Total of $8500 discount with a cash sale. I told him I was expecting near twice that. He said they could not take the loss for all the interest they had paid and I said so you want me to take your loss. He said, well someone would buy it. That is crazy. It was only $3000 less than a new 2014 and it is now 2 years old.
http://www.machaikfl.com/inventory-d...FW1CF2EFA43807
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From: In the fast lane from LA to Tokyo...
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I just don't get the appeal of the vehicles now at those prices. I am so happy with my ')4 on the inside and I have been getting it where I want on the out. It's insane and to reject a cash sale like that the dealer is a moron.
I've been narrowing down what vehicles I am going to look at. I'm starting to lean away from Ford because I just don't think it's the best value. The 2014/15 Mazda 6's really have my attention. I want a stick and the car to be engaging to drive. Everything points at this car (going to test drive one soon) because I can get the sport suspension because it's all that is offered and not have to pay a premium for junk I don't want on the inside. Prewired for Fogs (would add them) and basic 17" wheels which I'd use in the winter anyway and get 19 or 20's for the rest of the year. If I was buying a truck now it might even be an XL. I'm just not into the frills or the stupid high costs.
I've been narrowing down what vehicles I am going to look at. I'm starting to lean away from Ford because I just don't think it's the best value. The 2014/15 Mazda 6's really have my attention. I want a stick and the car to be engaging to drive. Everything points at this car (going to test drive one soon) because I can get the sport suspension because it's all that is offered and not have to pay a premium for junk I don't want on the inside. Prewired for Fogs (would add them) and basic 17" wheels which I'd use in the winter anyway and get 19 or 20's for the rest of the year. If I was buying a truck now it might even be an XL. I'm just not into the frills or the stupid high costs.
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Here ya go.. 13k off and spend 400 bucks and get the bumpers painted
http://www.machaikfl.com/inventory-d...FW1CF2EFA43807
http://www.machaikfl.com/inventory-d...FW1CF2EFA43807
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Heres a FX2 about 10k off
http://www.machaikfl.com/inventory-d...FW1CF0EFC69425
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If it were me, and I wanted a 2014, I'd wait for the 2015's to hit the lots on the idea that most people will probably want the new models once they're actually available and then swoop in for a good deal on a laggard -- especially if I were in a situation like you where you don't actually need to get a new ride right at this second. Of course, you might have to be less choosy about which truck you buy because of inventory constraints, but from a financial standpoint, that might be your best call.
Or, as you said, you could always say "F-You" to Ford and grab a new Silverado -- I have to admit I really like the look of their new body style when I see them out-and-about around town.....
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Gm's Square Wheel wells are fugly to me..
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I couldn't agree more -- I am so happy I bought both my truck and my Mustang when they were offered at much more reasonable prices and without all the computer gadgetry they load vehicles up with in this day and age!
Over the past 4-5 years there has been a tremendous shift in both the affordability of new cars and the way they have become overloaded with a bunch of computer-based BS that I have absolutely no interest in. It's all fine and dandy when they're new, but let's talk 7-8 years down the road when all that crap starts to malfunction and begins to "$500-dollar-you-to-death" in repair costs......
Over the past 4-5 years there has been a tremendous shift in both the affordability of new cars and the way they have become overloaded with a bunch of computer-based BS that I have absolutely no interest in. It's all fine and dandy when they're new, but let's talk 7-8 years down the road when all that crap starts to malfunction and begins to "$500-dollar-you-to-death" in repair costs......
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Looks good. That stuff is pretty easy to work with.
A guy told me you can take a punch or chisel to the cut ends you can make them look more like the stone it self. That way you don't have the sawn end showing. Try it out on some scrap and see if you like it, might make the corners look a tad better.
A guy told me you can take a punch or chisel to the cut ends you can make them look more like the stone it self. That way you don't have the sawn end showing. Try it out on some scrap and see if you like it, might make the corners look a tad better.
X2, the last silverado I can STAND is '06 (07 classic), last one I don't mind is '98, last one I actually liked was '93. hate hate hate the last 2 generations
