Cars & Bikes, Driving & Riding

Postby **NTP66** » Mon May 08, 2023 5:23 pm

I just read an article that said the average new car price is $48K, 30% higher than it was in March 2020. Dealerships have low inventory still, with mostly top tier trim levels. Like who is going to pay $115K for a Grand Wagoneer?

@RonnieFranchise you could probably kick the tires on an Acura MDX or RDX if you want a sporty SUV.
We have exclusively driven Acuras for 10 years now

I knew I liked you for a reason. I am president of Team Acura, 5AF division.

Postby **meow** » Mon May 08, 2023 5:34 pm

I’m the president now

Postby **NTP66** » Mon May 08, 2023 5:36 pm

You can be the assistant to the regional manager.

Postby **meow** » Mon May 08, 2023 5:39 pm

Postby **scb147** » Mon May 08, 2023 5:56 pm

How is that Acura touchpad thing that they use? It seems weird to me

Postby **meow** » Mon May 08, 2023 6:03 pm

Ours don’t have them thankfully. Hoping to miss it when we go to buy again

Postby **DigitalGypsy66** » Mon May 08, 2023 7:26 pm

I’m really hoping my next new car doesn’t have the auto-stop “feature” that turns the car off at stop lights etc. I’m in my wife’s car today and tomorrow at a conference, and I’ve already forgot to turn it off a couple of times in traffic. That can’t be good for the starter. At least hers can be shut off (every time you start the car).

Postby **scb147** » Mon May 08, 2023 9:35 pm

They are supposed to have a beefier starter in vehicles with that have that "feature". But still, if you are in traffic and that thing is cycling 20+ times, that adds up versus a normal vehicle that starts once

Postby **faftorial** » Mon May 08, 2023 9:52 pm

One for dodint's MOPAR dad. 3 on the tree 318 Fury after the getting the slant 6 rebuilt:

Postby **Shyster** » Mon May 08, 2023 10:10 pm

I wonder how many miles it had on it when parked, because those slant-six engines had a reputation of being darn near indestructible.

Postby **faftorial** » Mon May 08, 2023 10:17 pm

I wonder how many miles it had on it when parked, because those slant-six engines had a reputation of being darn near indestructible.

I've been reading his thread since he bought it 6 months ago. Maybe 60K? Cars of the day making it to 100K were not common.

Postby **skullman80** » Mon May 08, 2023 10:38 pm

I’m really hoping my next new car doesn’t have the auto-stop “feature” that turns the car off at stop lights etc. I’m in my wife’s car today and tomorrow at a conference, and I’ve already forgot to turn it off a couple of times in traffic. That can’t be good for the starter. At least hers can be shut off (every time you start the car).

It's the first thing I shut off when I get in either my wife's or my car. Hate it. Hate it. Hate it.

Sucks it can't be permanently turned off without some aftermarket modifications.

Postby **AuthorTony** » Fri May 12, 2023 11:06 am

I might be buying a second vehicle. I called Erie, my auto insurance provider, and asked how much my rates would increase. It will jump a little over $500. Does that sound like a lot? The vehicle I'd be adding is a 2016 Subaru Outback, so it's not like I'm adding anything fancy. And, obviously, I can only drive one vehicle at a time.

Postby **RonnieFranchise** » Fri May 12, 2023 1:03 pm

Seems high to me. For 4 drivers, two of whom are early 20s, and four vehicles, two of which are newer than the Outback, we're at $1755/6 mos. We've been with Allstate for years. Somehow our policy actually shows more discounts than premium.

Postby **AuthorTony** » Fri May 12, 2023 3:41 pm

I'm paying $850 now for my Jeep (a 2013 Wrangler). I was expecting a jump, but not $500. FWIW, here are my current specs before adding the car.

I suppose upping the deductible on my comprehensive could save me a few pennies.

Postby **Morkle** » Fri May 12, 2023 4:32 pm

For one car you're paying $850? That seems absurd? I have Progressive and I have 3 vehicles on it - and I pay $876...but I have 3 vehicles and one is a 2012 wrangler.

Postby **AuthorTony** » Fri May 12, 2023 5:14 pm

For one car you're paying $850? That seems absurd? I have Progressive and I have 3 vehicles on it - and I pay $876...but I have 3 vehicles and one is a 2012 wrangler.

Yep. $850. No accidents. No claims. No tickets. And I drive around 10K miles per year and am not considered a "daily driver" because I work from home and don't commute to a job.

Postby **skullman80** » Fri May 12, 2023 5:36 pm

We have Erie and pay like 1200 a year for two vehicles
with two drivers with high end coverage...2023 outback and a 2024 Crosstrek.

The 2024 jumped it up a bit cause it's not in the system yet cause it's new and they have no data on it. Said it should drop once data is available.

We have both homeowners and auto through Erie so I'm assuming we get discounts etc.

Postby **AuthorTony** » Fri May 12, 2023 5:57 pm

Thanks for the info!

Postby **AuthorTony** » Fri May 12, 2023 7:11 pm

Ihave Progressive and I have 3 vehicles on it - and I pay $876...but I have 3 vehicles and one is a 2012 wrangler.

They must like you. I did the online quote nd it gave me a price of $1044 for my Jeep and the Outback. Before adding on the Subaru, it was coming in at a cool $600ish. That's still less than Erie wants to charge me though. And the quote I got from Progressive on my homeowners insurance is less than HALF what I'm paying Erie. I thought it was a 6 month rate at first but, nope, it's for the year.

Postby **NTP66** » Fri May 12, 2023 7:20 pm

I had MetLife, which is now Farmer’s, and they continue to beat everyone else’s rate in town.

Postby **AuthorTony** » Fri May 12, 2023 7:36 pm

For some reason the quotes I get online from Farmer's are nuts. Like 50% more than I'm paying now.

Postby **NTP66** » Fri May 12, 2023 7:50 pm

I wonder if the quotes would be cheaper if you contacted an agent directly instead of using the online system? They may be able to find you discounts.

Postby **AuthorTony** » Fri May 12, 2023 7:53 pm

They have an office in town. I might have to swing by next week and get a more accurate quote.

Postby **Morkle** » Fri May 12, 2023 9:33 pm

Ihave Progressive and I have 3 vehicles on it - and I pay $876...but I have 3 vehicles and one is a 2012 wrangler.
They must like you. I did the online quote nd it gave me a price of $1044 for my Jeep and the Outback. Before adding on the Subaru, it was coming in at a cool $600ish. That's still less than Erie wants to charge me though. And the quote I got from Progressive on my homeowners insurance is less than HALF what I'm paying Erie. I thought it was a 6 month rate at first but, nope, it's for the year.

I have an agent that price shops every single year.