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#407 of 558 Re: smartkey questions [pgnyc] by gmyatko Apr 04, 2008 (1:23 pm)
Replying to: pgnyc (Apr 30, 2007 5:58 am) I wonder how many people know that you can pull the little key out of the transmitter, and lock the car while it is running. Sometimes a handy feature. I was also told (never tried it) that if your transmitter batteries should ever die, you remove the key and wave it around near your on button, and you can start the vehicle then.   This has nothing to do with the valet. Replies to this message: mikec (Apr 04, 2008 1:53 pm)
#408 of 558 Re: smartkey questions [gmyatko] by mikec Apr 04, 2008 (1:53 pm)
Replying to: gmyatko (Apr 04, 2008 1:23 pm) I do this all the time...when it is warm (or cold), I start the car, get out, lock the doors, and come back in a few minutes, and the temp is just right. Obviously this may burn more gas (depending on how warm the ICE is), but it's handy when I havve a few more things I need to do in the house before leaving.
#409 of 558 Re: To buy a Hybrid now or to buy a regular next year [mikec] by talmy1 Apr 04, 2008 (2:17 pm)
Replying to: mikec (Apr 03, 2008 11:19 am) Going back to your original numbers, which claims you save $11,000 (actually $10,700). Lets look at what you actually pay:   Buy now: Net cost of purchase $16,000 less refund of warranty -$200 Total is $15800.   Buy next year: Net cost of purchase: $20,000 Additional maintenance: $2000 Additional Fuel $1500 less refund of warranty $50 Total is $23550   Difference is $7750   But I edited my previous message and it didn't take for some reason. I was generally ignoring your use of "opportunity cost" which distorts the real cost of ownership. Based on "opportunity cost" the lowest opportunity cost when buying new cars is to buy a new car every year (or even more often) because the only cost is the first year of depreciation -- and there is no repair cost on a 1 year old car. But when looked at over time, this is by far the most expensive approach as, for instance, an average 3 year old car is just going off warranty and has a three year depreciation rather than three (much higher) one year depreciations. Replies to this message: mikec (Apr 04, 2008 4:19 pm)
#410 of 558 Re: A/C in Texas [mikec] by jaxs1 Apr 04, 2008 (2:20 pm)
Replying to: mikec (Apr 04, 2008 1:09 pm) You won't know if it's fine in 100+ degrees unless you use it in those temps. An AC that seem fine at 90 may not keep you cool on an 108 degree day. Replies to this message: texases (Apr 04, 2008 2:23 pm) 05rubisahara (Apr 24, 2008 11:07 am)
#411 of 558 Re: A/C in Texas [jaxs1] by texases Apr 04, 2008 (2:23 pm)
Replying to: jaxs1 (Apr 04, 2008 2:20 pm) Too true - Dallas in July-August, 90 would be a cold front! Replies to this message: 05rubisahara (Apr 24, 2008 11:07 am)
#412 of 558 Re: To buy a Hybrid now or to buy a regular next year [talmy1] by mikec Apr 04, 2008 (4:19 pm)
Replying to: talmy1 (Apr 04, 2008 2:17 pm) Well, you cannot ignore opportunity cost, as it was the inherent basis of my scenario. Nothing was distorted. Total cost of ownership was not the question. (However, that can be a separate topic, as I have tracked that for my past 3 vehicles.)    Buying new cars every year is not the lowest opportunity cost, because it assumes your parameters are the same every year (the need for a new car), and this is not necessarily the case. In fact, given the significant resale frop in the first year, it could be the worst plan to follow.   8K or 11K , it is still a significant chuck of change (IMHO). The decision is still the same.
#413 of 558 Hows this deal? by s60leaser Apr 05, 2008 (10:48 am)
2009 Camry 4 cyl XLE with leather,heated seats.veh stability control,carpeted floor mats msrp-28149 Sell price-25891 RV 16094 for 12k miles or 15589 for 15k miles MF .00131 MoPypt nic tax=327 only DMV and 1 month down at signing   Any good?
#414 of 558 Re: Trunk dimensions? [larsb] by nvbanker Apr 06, 2008 (8:32 am)
Replying to: larsb (Apr 02, 2008 11:20 am) This is kinda silly anyway. No one has ever heard of any hybrid car getting "de-warrantied" because of towing. Talking about it is a solution looking for a problem.         You're no fun, larsb.
#415 of 558 Camry hybrid pricing by ic3cream Apr 11, 2008 (6:30 am)
Hi everyone, I'm planning to buy a 2008 TCH on earthday to avoid MA state tax. The dealer so far quoted me for $25,250 upgrade w/ tech. Do you guys think this is a good deal? I really appreciate your help. Replies to this message: lzc (Apr 12, 2008 5:13 am)
#416 of 558 Re: Camry hybrid pricing [ic3cream] by lzc Apr 12, 2008 (5:13 am)
Replying to: ic3cream (Apr 11, 2008 6:30 am) It depends on how the car is equipped. Fitzgerald Auto Malls, the famous discounter of cars on the internet, lists several 2009 TCHs for $24,400.   http://www.fitzmall.com/fitzway/carfind/resultsa.asp?MODE=NEW&LSTCITY=CHAMBERSBU- RG&LSTMAKE=Toyota&LSTMODEL=Camry_Hybrid&LSTNU=NEW

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