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The New Car Fanatic Thread
Yes to aero, but would go duck tail if it's still available. And cross-link for semi-new purchase and Porsche mention. My 911 is also grey with grey wheels. Working on pics of both together.
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Buying a New Vehicle in this environment
- Buying a New Vehicle in this environment
LONG STORY: I just took a major financial hit due to nasty mechanical failure. My 07 Avalanche died on Wednesday. I'm pretty sure it's the motor at 258k miles. This rig is my most important tool for work, and very difficult to replace (my custom 2-story ladder rack system is super legit). I'm looking at a $9k motor replacement so that I can get it running and sell it, hopefully for $15k+ (new trans, diff, tires, brakes, alternator, starter, battery, driver seat leather, dashboard, seatbelt, arm rest - all in the last year or so). I love this truck and it's a damn shame to see it go, but it's time. I guess I should have sold it a month or two ago, but some poor schlub would be beating down my door today over a blown motor if I had sold it privately. Dealer offered me $1k as-is for trade on a Silverado that I didn't want. So I went shopping... After several dead-ends, I wound up at Covert on Jollyville to see a Silverado SRT that seamed close enough to what I wanted in this low-inventory market. I set an appointment with the sales dude, and his manager even called to confirm. I headed there ready to pay asking price for a vehicle that I confirmed was on the lot and for sale. I arrive with my excited son, and wait an hour for the sales guy (scheduled appointment). He directs me toward the trucks, and as we walk, he tells me that the truck was sold yesterday, but he has other trucks on the lot. I halted and called him a liar. I knew immediately that I could not trust another word from him, and the sale with him and that dealership was spoiled...even if he had a truck that I wanted. I didn't curse him, but I called him a liar again as I fumed out. I decided to google Henna Chevrolet's address just to see what's on the lot. I found the used lot on 35 near Runburg, and it's pretty ghetto. The lot is thin and ugly, the customers look unhappy, and I don't expect to see much of interest. As we turn to exit on the frontage road, I spot a gray truck with gray wheels. Hmmm, let's have a look son. It didn't take long to realize I found a truck worth buying. I go talk to the first sales guy I see and ask about the truck. He thinks that I am a customer that they are expecting that set an appointment to look at that truck. I tell him no, I'm just a walk-up. He sees that I pulled up in my Porsche, so he says "first come, first served" and gets me in a test drive as soon as possible. 45 minutes later I'm back and signing the paper work. The guy that had an appointment was pissed! He told the sales guys to call him if my deal fell through. The sales guys just said "you win some, you lose some!" Anyways, I bought a 21 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax loaded out today, used with 6k miles and some hail damage to the hood. I still have to add a bed cover and ladder racks to get it back to the awesomeness and usefullness of my formerly trusty Avelanche. So I have to fund the restoration of the Avelanche to get it ready to sell, and I had to buy a new truck with a gun to my head so that I can get back to work and keep making money. Trying to buy a truck in this market while under durress has been a nightmare, but Dustin at Henna was super cool. Pics to follow.- British destroyer buzzed and targetted by Russian jets and ships
Teri Hatcher can get it!- Mass casualty building collapse in Miami
Woof. Screaming under the rubble (in a thong) is nightmare fuel. Godspeed Miami peeps.- Dominique's Sweater Tonight
That is all excellent news! Maybe she will do onlyfans!- Post a pic that makes you lol
I'm suprised that cardboard wiped him out. Short story time. I was barrelling downhill on 24th from the Castillian to Engineering on my way to class, and I was lazer focused navicgating through the jaywalking pedestrian mob. My mountain bike had the little 5" handle bar things on it. I hooked an Asian dude's back pack strap, resulting in a tornado effect (frat guy and Asian kid swirling violently in the middle of the street). I was able to skid stop and stay on the bike. Kid did a 720 and his back pack exploded. I was pissed as it was his fault for meandering mindlessley into busy bike traffic. Good times.- Post a pic that makes you say "Holy shit."
Not cool , God!- Getting old sucks
How did I get dragged into this?- Bosch - Season 7 June 25
Today's the day!- Post a pic that makes you lol
I thought it said old cooches. Had to double check.- The movie you just watched
Garden State on Hulu. Haven't seen it since release. Great soundtrack and acting. I'm a big Shins fan.- Surly #Stonks
Holding AMC from my $6 buy in Jan. So I could afford to buy back in at $60-something. Gonna be fun! This is a gambling thread, right?- What Happens in Your Brain When You Add 47 and 28?
60 then 75- 22% of men (incl. Kevin) don't realize that a chimp would fucking wreck them
Great haircuts. They should start a band.- Unifi Router, POE switch, 3 APs, and a Cloud Key - I lost access to the controller, but internet still works
I have tried a password reset but I never get a reset email.- Unifi Router, POE switch, 3 APs, and a Cloud Key - I lost access to the controller, but internet still works
I’m 2Gees into this rack mount hardware. I just want my controller access back.- Unifi Router, POE switch, 3 APs, and a Cloud Key - I lost access to the controller, but internet still works
I'm not sure when I lost access, because this system just keeps cranking out MBPs like crazy. But now I can't log in and see the dashboard or have any control over it. I found out I lost access to the controller when one of my APs was running slow. I suspected I needed to switch the channel to see if someone was next door was louder than my AP. I found my password wouldn't work. I reset a bunch of stuff, but no controllers are found. Yet everything keeps working. I can't figure this out, and I'm ready to hire a network nerd to fix it. While I have a nerd for hire, there's a bunch of other internet tweaking and security stuff I want to do. For example, setup different wifi network names for each household member. That way I can turn off one kids network for punishment. As kids are getting older I want to have more content control too. I would also like to know what the hell the Cloud Key is even for, and how to take advantage it's mysterious purpose.- Penny stock thread split
New guy. Bought HUMBL.- Appliance Service Manuals for free?
My combination microwave/oven in-wall unit is broken, and I'm trying to fix it myself. I found a site that says it will sell me the manual for $16.99, but I'm hoping there is a place to download them for free. Help please and thank you! Whirlpool Gold GMC305PDS07- Cowboy Boots
- New Nazi black comedy: JoJo Rabbit by Taika Waititi
Just watched this. "Now run and go find an American to hug!" literally lol'd.- The Little Things - Washington, Malek, Leto
Early on they are having a beer and asking where each other are from. Malek's character just says "the Valley". I turned to my wife and said ," where? the valley of weirdos?" Overall pretty boring; Malek's character was terrible and distracting. Especially at the end....- Post a pic that makes you say "Holy shit."
My 11yo son has been tinkering around with the piano. I told him I would buy him a red Ferrari if he could master this by 16. No progress.- Tim Burton's Batman/Batman Returns...
I thought it was awesome at 10yo. But I also had a Dick Tracy t-shirt. For reference: VS - Buying a New Vehicle in this environment
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