LangdoniousRex
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1 hour ago, peejman said:
What vehicles were these that needed engines, transmissions, and AC replaced under warranty? Those are the 3 most expensive systems in most cars.
Same vehicle. Blue Oval. As of this moment, it still hasn't cracked 30k miles over 6 years of its existence.
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8 minutes ago, OldIronFan said:
I have never run into that and I have gone to South Carolina, Louisville Kentucky, and Cincinnati Ohio to buy vehicles. I rarely have a vehicle serviced at the dealer I bought it from. Always found some good deals looking 100 or more miles from home.
Dealerships make money off the manufacturers warranty no mater where the vehicle was purchased. The book hours and rates don't change based on where the car was sold. Since most dealer service departments operate fairly independently from the sales side, including financially, they could care less where a car was originally sold.
Dealerships make more money selling used inventory than new inventory. They also make more off the financing, supplemental warranties, and dealer add on services than they do off the sale of new inventory.
Bottom line is the actual sale of a new vehicle independent of all of the above is probably the lowest income generator and thus the lowest priority of the dealer. What they really want is to sell you undercoating, extended warranties, fabric protection, and finance plans. Those are their real products, they just happen to be attached to a big chunk of metal and plastic you have to buy first.
You can negotiate a good deal locally but I have found better luck shopping online, negotiating a sale via phone one I found what I wanted, and driving or flying to go finalize and pick it up. Saved thousands doing that and it is easier to back them off of all the "extra" crap when you are well outside their region with your own financing.
I once had an engine replaced under warranty at 32,000 miles, just inside the factory warranty. Did not purchase it at the local dealer but I did have it serviced there. I bought it new on the other side of the state, cash deal no financing and no supplemental warranties. Local dealer had done the oil changes since I drove it home from point of purchase and they had zero issues replacing the motor when it spun a bearing. it was not really their decision anyway. They had to run it through the regional warranty manager for the manufacturer to approve the warranty claim. They got paid the same by the manufacturer for the work and the OEM sent them the engine to install.
Dealer service is the important part of that equation and why I have my work done at the dealer or dealer approved service location while it is still under warranty. When they have the records of regular maintenance and it was performed inhouse it is harder for them to deny a warranty claim for poor maintenance or owner neglect. Once it is out of warranty and I am footing the bill it is either in my garage or at trusted local independent shop.I've had a completely different experience. Purchased car in Florida, needed warranty work here in Tennessee and Iowa. First TN dealership jerked me around for 11 days over a warranty replacement condenser. Transmission blew up in Iowa. Spent 4.5 months at the dealership waiting for manufacturer to approve the claim despite ample evidence to prove it was a system failure. Second TN dealership the entire A/C system needed replacement. Waited 7 weeks for use of a courtesy car as I required one at the time. All of this has happened within the past 2 years. The last TN dealership was super pushy trying to get me to trade in my car in something I had zero interest in and practically admitted that if you didn't buy the car from them that they DGAF about you when it comes to service. Let's just say this is the last modern vehicle I will likely ever buy as my self-maintained 20+ year old ####boxes are more reliable and I can yell at the service manager all I want when the work isn't done right.
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My tow rig is an old F800 with a flatbed and integrated 5th wheel powered by a 12V Cummins. Cheap and easy to fix, parts are plentiful, and it has pulled everything I've thrown at it. She ain't pretty or luxurious but she gets the job done.
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Prime example of the iPhoneification of firearms. More slight variations of the same ole stuff.
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There are no good dealers anywhere in this country. That said, the best you can do is negotiate hard with dealerships closest to you. Long term, it's the best solution. When you inevitably have to bring it in for warranty work or a recall, if you didn't buy the truck at the same dealership you are getting service at, they will purposefully make you the lowest of priorities and treat you accordingly. The short term savings isn't worth the long term headache with these new vehicles.
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20 minutes ago, tercel89 said:
But these idiots with electric cars that are bragging on this kill me.
What those smug chumps aren't talking about is how wild rates on charging stations are getting these days. If they told the truth that it cost them $60 to charge to 80% which might get them 200 miles on a good day then they'd have to admit to their poor choices. It's a random price example but it's a real and common one you almost never hear about. Not only are they getting reamed on the electricity transport costs, if they don't unplug immediately after charging is complete, there are penalty fees charged by the minute until they GTFO.
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21 minutes ago, Choatecav said:
Me too. I've owned a half dozen Taurus's in my days and never had a bad one. (Or is the plural of Taurus, "Tauri"?)
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It's officially summer. Seasonal price gouging time.
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About 15 years ago I bought a used Raging Bull in 454 Casull with an optic rail and a red dot. Put over 1k rounds of 454 and 45LC through it without an issue. Since it's a large frame, they probably over build them. The finish quality has definitely gotten cheaper over the years. While they've stepped up their game with their semi autos, their revolvers nowadays seem like afterthoughts.
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The Scout 16" threaded barrel is unavailable but the MTR 16" threaded barrel is. Same order as above.
1_CZ BBL 457 MTR SR SET 22LR 16
2_CZ BBL 457 MTR SR SET 22LR 16
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Several vendors have them in stock. Here are a few in order of cheapest before shipping:
1_CZ-USA American 457/455 .22 LR 20" Suppressor-Ready 1/2x28 Nitride Barrel Set 00311
2_CZ-USA American 457/455 .22 LR 20" Suppressor-Ready 1/2x28 Nitride Barrel Set 00311
3_CZ-USA American 457/455 .22 LR 20" Suppressor-Ready 1/2x28 Nitride Barrel Set 00311
4_CZ-USA American 457/455 .22 LR 20" Suppressor-Ready 1/2x28 Nitride Barrel Set 00311
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3 minutes ago, deerslayer said:
Well, I meant Toyotas but I am a Mustang fan, too. Nice horse!
The Tacoma has been paid off for 14+ years. The 4Runner, not so much.
That wasn't clear by the title of the post. Dilution of the English language continues, apparently.
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2018 Shelby GT350. Paid off last month so yay for that.
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9 minutes ago, LoveHz said:
I can confirm 5-13 days. Call Nashville Armory at 615 730-8054 and they will confirm that wait times are now very short.
For individual forms, yes. Trusts are still relatively slow.
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As far as ammo, whatever you can get that doesn't break the bank. Not much for under $2/round anymore. 45/70 lever guns will eat anything.
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27 minutes ago, btq96r said:
That did it.
Wonder what's driving the sale prices on these. And why the 7.8" barrel isn't getting the same...that's the one I'd be hard pressed to resist.
That's an easy one. Lack of sales and high inventory backstock go on the chopping block first.
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3 minutes ago, btq96r said:
I'm seeing $899.00 on that link.
Add to cart for best price. Seems rather straightforward.
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12 minutes ago, btq96r said:
I just saw this and had to hide my wallet. Oy vey.
https://battlehawkarmory.com/product/cz-scorpion-3-micro-9mm-4.2-201-pistol
Here is it for 659.99. Even with shipping, it's still about 20 bucks cheaper
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Until I retired it recently, I ran Liberty Civil Defense 60gr 10mm in my G29 EDC. The thought process on it is high velocity, light weight bullets transfer a lot of energy at a short distance and you have to worry far, far less about over penetration. Most EDC use cases are sub 15 yards where these rounds would be most effective.
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It's not you or your G17, the market as a whole has softened up a lot recently. More supply, less demand.
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Do y’all have any favorite FFL’s that fair offer trades on firearms ?
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It's like trading in a car to the dealership. You're not going to the same money as private party because they've got overhead. Since prices fluctuate regularly, you have to go in and see what they will offer you at that time.