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#8779580 - 09/02/16 09:17 AM Re: Anyone gone back to basics? [Re: Big Tasty]
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 Originally Posted By: Big Tasty
Ya not to get into the whole "Baby will change your life" thing but best to keep with something reliable and comfortable because you will not have the time or care to deal with car bs.


+1

i thought i'd drive the camry to the ground when little guy was born...it got hit, started making noises, CEL, trunk was too small, no LATCH...- so bye bye...



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#8779606 - 09/02/16 09:28 AM Re: Anyone gone back to basics? [Re: loudsubz]
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This would make sense if your car was worth a pretty penny, and you were downgrading to something substantially cheaper, more reliable, less running costs etc etc.

However, comparing a TL to say, a matrix, a fit, a corolla, a civic of any generation is going to be very similar--with the exception of fuel mileage. In your situation, it may not make a lot of sense to do this unless you are seeking a different format of automobile (ie: sedan vs van). Whiiiiiiiich I don't think you are doing either.
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#8779674 - 09/02/16 10:12 AM Re: Anyone gone back to basics? [Re: TheRealCSnapper]
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 Originally Posted By: TheRealCSnapper
with a little one on the way, are you not "concerned about safety" like most people our age becoming parents

or are you gonna raise the little one pure russian style?


After getting creamed by an SUV when my little girl was in the car (we were stopped in traffic, she was travelling at 60 and getting something out of the back seat), this is as basic as I go. My back and neck were messed up for 9 months after the accident.

Cloth seats, but lots of adjustments. Supercrew, so it has tons of room. I can tow my track vehicle with it, and it's my DD. Also, 5 litre, so it's easy for me to work on.

Also, I don't care if it gets dented. Big deal. If I get rear-ended again by that woman, she'll come out worse than me.

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#8779933 - 09/02/16 01:12 PM Re: Anyone gone back to basics? [Re: spnx]
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The Matrix is a great car for what you're describing, Probably worth 3-5Grand anyways. Don't see it being worth the hassle when you have the Matrix already. Fuck 5speed, especially in a newer car. GTA traffic has become re-tart-ed, save your legs for something else.

The question is can you handle handing the TL over to the wife and all that will go with it like door dings, curbed wheels and underground concrete beam scrapes?

I wish I got something cheaper and older with Automatic, Maybe a Suzuki, or Elantra Touring or some shit like that. No regrets on the 4 door though. Never again would I buy something with 2 doors and a non hatchback.


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#8779937 - 09/02/16 01:15 PM Re: Anyone gone back to basics? [Re: 1300cc_Rocket]
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+1 for never left basic.

keep the TL, pull the coils.

just seen the acura2000 owner picked up a 98-01 CW type-r all original, local car, garaged tons, 18,000 km's on it. it's in the showroom now after a full detail inside and out. ffffffffffuuuuuuuuuuuu. ran him $28.5k i believe, will prob stay in the dealer showroom 99% of the time now.
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#8780047 - 09/02/16 03:02 PM Re: Anyone gone back to basics? [Re: spnx]
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if someone plows the back of your truck at 60, your back and neck will still be fucked for 9 months.
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#8780048 - 09/02/16 03:04 PM Re: Anyone gone back to basics? [Re: Screamin Type ARGH!]
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^pfft my kid couldn't even tell the difference after i lowered the car lol.


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#8780059 - 09/02/16 03:12 PM Re: Anyone gone back to basics? [Re: titty sprinkles]
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Lots of great points here...

Been driving the matrix for two days straight and i am in paradise, fully at peace with life \:D

Having said that i do worry that the TL will get dinged to shit if my wife drove it and I "think" i am ok with it, but i am not really sure. It's not an expensive car, but for the 3 years i've owned it i babied it and it shows. Don't want it to go to shit either. \:\|

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#8780071 - 09/02/16 03:19 PM Re: Anyone gone back to basics? [Re: Risky Business]
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you won't be okay with it

let's be offline friends and i'll just smoke you til you stop caring \:D

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#8780072 - 09/02/16 03:20 PM Re: Anyone gone back to basics? [Re: Risky Business]
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has the matrix gone to shit while shes driven it?
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#8780077 - 09/02/16 03:28 PM Re: Anyone gone back to basics? [Re: Euphoricuck]
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Not really aside from hitting some of our recycling bins when backing up and stuff \:\)

The issue with the TL is that it's a huge car, the footprint of it is as big as a toyota highlander and it has really shitty steering radius so it's a bitch to park, even for me.

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#8780084 - 09/02/16 03:36 PM Re: Anyone gone back to basics? [Re: Euphoricuck]
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keep the TL - at least you know it's in good shape; buying a POS will mean time taken to fix it to get it back into ok shape to drive.

if your commute is long and shit, you need *some* creature comforts to make the commute less miserable.

since my commute on most week days is to and fro the GO station, i would settle for a POS like the fobster suggests, but since i have to bus the kids around on weekends and drive downtown (1.5 hr. door to door) - need something w/ creature comforts to make it more bearable.
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#8780087 - 09/02/16 03:40 PM Re: Anyone gone back to basics? [Re: hyper-s2k]
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also risky, the TL is the same size as my car or the TSX i had, and it's PLENTY of room for a kid, safe, and the car still looks good and you kept good care of it. run it into the ground then get something new.
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#8780135 - 09/02/16 04:46 PM Re: Anyone gone back to basics? [Re: Euphoricuck]
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 Originally Posted By: Euphoricuck
if someone plows the back of your truck at 60, your back and neck will still be fucked for 9 months.


She would go under it, with her Lexus SUV.

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#8780137 - 09/02/16 04:46 PM Re: Anyone gone back to basics? [Re: titty sprinkles]
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Keep the TL for you & find something similar for the wife. This would be the perfect time for a Venza. The only reason why I say that is that it's easier on the day to day life lifting a kid in and out of something slightly higher, but is reliable & still an appliance. Or even a Honda CRV...basic, but just slightly higher off the ground.
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#8780244 - 09/02/16 07:55 PM Re: Anyone gone back to basics? [Re: loudsubz]
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Where's Hatorade? He always gives the most honest and no holds barred advice lol.
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#8780413 - 09/03/16 07:53 AM Re: Anyone gone back to basics? [Re: The Postman]
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Where's Hatorade? He always gives the most honest and no holds barred advice lol.


He drives a Mazda 2 as a daily and has a garage ornament; while relying on the wifey's Volt as the kid hauler.

He will probably go against the grain and chalk in one vote for the back to basics camp. \:D
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#8780509 - 09/03/16 11:56 AM Re: Anyone gone back to basics? [Re: hyper-s2k]
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Lmao



Love having the Mazda. But if it was my only car... Fuck no lol. I would want a wagon of some sort but with some nice creature comforts and decent power.

I do think about selling the M3 from time to time since it's rarely driven, but once I'm behind the wheel I remember why I have it lol.

I don't worry much about the Mazda, I have a door ding and some minor scrapes from day to day use. However I'm ocd with the M3 and worry about it when it's parked at malls lol. Best car I've ever owned was the '98 civic. Literally didn't give a shit and never worried about it.
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#8780679 - 09/03/16 07:07 PM Re: Anyone gone back to basics? [Re: Hatorade]
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Can't wait to ditch the Benzes and get the '17 Odyssey or '18 Sienna, depending who makes the nicer interior since I've been told from someone owning the '16 Touring that it'll be a huge downgrade.

There's barely any room in the ML for our family of 3 and a full-size stroller. The stroller takes up a good chunk of the cargo room leaving room for maybe 2-3 bags of groceries. Fuck playing tetris in the parking lot. The car seat is in the middle so cannot fold the 60 section and folding the 40 section is a tight squeeze with car seats so big nowadays.

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#8780700 - 09/03/16 08:27 PM Re: Anyone gone back to basics? [Re: xza8]
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Pacifica > pos odyssey and sienna
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#8780855 - 09/04/16 07:20 AM Re: Anyone gone back to basics? [Re: xza8]
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 Originally Posted By: xza8
Can't wait to ditch the Benzes and get the '17 Odyssey or '18 Sienna, depending who makes the nicer interior since I've been told from someone owning the '16 Touring that it'll be a huge downgrade.

There's barely any room in the ML for our family of 3 and a full-size stroller. The stroller takes up a good chunk of the cargo room leaving room for maybe 2-3 bags of groceries. Fuck playing tetris in the parking lot. The car seat is in the middle so cannot fold the 60 section and folding the 40 section is a tight squeeze with car seats so big nowadays.

I see the GLE in your future....

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#8781516 - 09/05/16 07:59 PM Re: Anyone gone back to basics? [Re: Choco 'Nuck]
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Having been driving shit boxes for the past 5 years and not owning a car after my integra (sold in 07).

After getting this Audi, daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaang do i enjoy driving again.

As for the concern about the wife and new born, have you tried exploring Mazda CX5? (was looking into this as a cheapo car)




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#8781814 - 09/06/16 09:25 AM Re: Anyone gone back to basics? [Re: Choco 'Nuck]
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 Originally Posted By: xza8
Can't wait to ditch the Benzes and get the '17 Odyssey or '18 Sienna, depending who makes the nicer interior since I've been told from someone owning the '16 Touring that it'll be a huge downgrade.

There's barely any room in the ML for our family of 3 and a full-size stroller. The stroller takes up a good chunk of the cargo room leaving room for maybe 2-3 bags of groceries. Fuck playing tetris in the parking lot. The car seat is in the middle so cannot fold the 60 section and folding the 40 section is a tight squeeze with car seats so big nowadays.

I see the GLE in your future....


^ not sure if srs...

Isn't the GLE the new ML?
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#8781820 - 09/06/16 09:27 AM Re: Anyone gone back to basics? [Re: hyper-s2k]
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Risky, I see Humvees on trader for around 30k.
U want everyone who crashes into your family to die, that is your answer.
Plus, it's gangster.

Plus, it's also basic \:D
Plus, perfect winter duty car.
Plus, it's diesel and i'm sure it can get 15l/100 XD XD XD
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#8781866 - 09/06/16 10:01 AM Re: Anyone gone back to basics? [Re: Risky Business]
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 Originally Posted By: Sir Risky Business

The issue with the TL is that it's a huge car, the footprint of it is as big as a toyota highlander and it has really shitty steering radius so it's a bitch to park, even for me.


Bullshit. Your generation of TL is shorter than the previous and shorter that its sucessor.

It's actually shorter than an Accord of the same model year.

Reason you think it's big? Because you had to add 2ft to your garage that was probably sized for a mini. LOL
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#8782059 - 09/06/16 12:23 PM Re: Anyone gone back to basics? [Re: Just A Troll]
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The TL is longer than the 2008-2013 Highlander.
The TL is also a lot bigger than your "SUV" RDX lulz

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#8782097 - 09/06/16 12:42 PM Re: Anyone gone back to basics? [Re: Choco 'Nuck]
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 Originally Posted By: xza8
Can't wait to ditch the Benzes and get the '17 Odyssey or '18 Sienna, depending who makes the nicer interior since I've been told from someone owning the '16 Touring that it'll be a huge downgrade.

There's barely any room in the ML for our family of 3 and a full-size stroller. The stroller takes up a good chunk of the cargo room leaving room for maybe 2-3 bags of groceries. Fuck playing tetris in the parking lot. The car seat is in the middle so cannot fold the 60 section and folding the 40 section is a tight squeeze with car seats so big nowadays.

I see the GLE in your future....




His ML63 now is what the new GLE is...which doesn't have room for him or do you not understand the English language?

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#8782147 - 09/06/16 01:21 PM Re: Anyone gone back to basics? [Re: Risky Business]
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FFS, obviously I mean GLS. Its not my fault you didn't understand my unclear answer
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#8782194 - 09/06/16 02:18 PM Re: Anyone gone back to basics? [Re: Choco 'Nuck]
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#8784471 - 09/08/16 01:16 PM Re: Anyone gone back to basics? [Re: Risky Business]
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 Originally Posted By: Sir Risky Business
The TL is longer than the 2008-2013 Highlander.


I guess 2cm is a really big thing when you have to add 2ft to your garage. ROFL.

I still think the whole size thing as justification for "back to basics" is a lame excuse.
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#8784608 - 09/08/16 02:50 PM Re: Anyone gone back to basics? [Re: Just A Troll]
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FWIW my brother and I decided on a car for my mom (i think)



2016 lexus NX200t F-sport. online price is 48k which is pretty decently priced for a "suv" with a butt ton of options.


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#8784614 - 09/08/16 02:52 PM Re: Anyone gone back to basics? [Re: Just A Troll]
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 Originally Posted By: Sir Risky Business
The TL is longer than the 2008-2013 Highlander.


I guess 2cm is a really big thing when you have to add 2ft to your garage. ROFL.

I still think the whole size thing as justification for "back to basics" is a lame excuse.


have you ever thought about usable space inside?
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#8784697 - 09/08/16 04:03 PM Re: Anyone gone back to basics? [Re: titty sprinkles]
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Wife looked at the NX, but even she thought it was cramped inside.

No RDX option? I really like mine, even more the the TLX lol.

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#8784706 - 09/08/16 04:13 PM Re: Anyone gone back to basics? [Re: The Postman]
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barked up the RDX tree, but it's too big. this is just slightly smaller, but we will see, she still needs to test drive it. friggin lexus is closed on the weekend, isn't that when they sell the most cars?
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#8784711 - 09/08/16 04:20 PM Re: Anyone gone back to basics? [Re: titty sprinkles]
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