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Re: What "build and price" sites have you been on lately
« Reply #60 on: January 27, 2014, 01:13:57 pm »
Quote from: CSH on January 27, 2014, 12:47:50 pm
Was building a base camry hybrid on the website and optional heated seats are no longer offered at base level.. It was offered the last time i did a build and price
Also no optional heated seats on base prius..
too bad.... one step back for toyota
aftermarket heated seats are around $500
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Re: What "build and price" sites have you been on lately
« Reply #61 on: January 27, 2014, 01:15:56 pm »
Been trying to look at CPO Lexus, but the site crashes  ::)
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Re: What "build and price" sites have you been on lately
« Reply #62 on: January 27, 2014, 03:06:57 pm »
After watching Motorweek last night, old episodes on PVR.  The GLK 250 is pretty appealing, not that far out of my reach, when I am working, especially a CPO model, and they usually have decent rates.. Rear seat room not as bad as I thought, comparable to other smaller CUVs, more room than in compacts (about 32 inches avg), and less than midsize avg 38 inches, it has 35.5 inches, same as Golf wagon, which is fine by me, and our kids...

I like how there are lots of packages to choose from, if you want just HID, then just pick it.  I don't care, so I don't need it.  Don't care about 20" AMG wheels, don't care about panoramic sunroof, or those other nannies, lane deparature, etc.  So nothing really needed, nice to have would be sound pkg, and having to pay $800 for a colour other than black or white!  How stupid.  Also liked how you could pick several different interior colours, and trim, like aluminum or wood at no extra cost.  So base model GLK 250 was around $45,350
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Re: What "build and price" sites have you been on lately
« Reply #63 on: January 27, 2014, 03:11:09 pm »
Quote from: Solstice2006 on January 27, 2014, 03:06:57 pm
After watching Motorweek last night, old episodes on PVR.  The GLK 250 is pretty appealing, not that far out of my reach, when I am working, especially a CPO model, and they usually have decent rates.. Rear seat room not as bad as I thought, comparable to other smaller CUVs, more room than in compacts (about 32 inches avg), and less than midsize avg 38 inches, it has 35.5 inches, same as Golf wagon, which is fine by me, and our kids...

I like how there are lots of packages to choose from, if you want just HID, then just pick it.  I don't care, so I don't need it.  Don't care about 20" AMG wheels, don't care about panoramic sunroof, or those other nannies, lane deparature, etc.  So nothing really needed, nice to have would be sound pkg, and having to pay $800 for a colour other than black or white!  How stupid.  Also liked how you could pick several different interior colours, and trim, like aluminum or wood at no extra cost.  So base model GLK 250 was around $45,350

MB Winnipeg had a base model w/no options they used as a shuttle/loaner. I thought it was very nice and not at all obvious that is was a base model.
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Re: What "build and price" sites have you been on lately
« Reply #64 on: January 27, 2014, 03:11:22 pm »
The GLK is very appealing... i just dont trust the long term reliability of a MB diesel... so looking at Honda/Toyota hybrids.. my commute is approx 110Kms daily two way 60% hwy and 40% city..
BMW came off payments in december and the itch has started..
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Re: What "build and price" sites have you been on lately
« Reply #65 on: January 27, 2014, 03:21:39 pm »
Quote from: CSH on January 27, 2014, 03:11:22 pm
The GLK is very appealing... i just dont trust the long term reliability of a MB diesel... so looking at Honda/Toyota hybrids.. my commute is approx 110Kms daily two way 60% hwy and 40% city..
BMW came off payments in december and the itch has started..

Really?  Mercedes makes some of the best diesels.... As long as your keep with the regular maintenance, I don't see a problem.  Is there a certain one that has caused you concern?  Can't find anything on threads that mention diesel engines problems....
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Re: What "build and price" sites have you been on lately
« Reply #66 on: January 27, 2014, 03:40:35 pm »
I meant the overall reliability of a MB car...
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Re: What "build and price" sites have you been on lately
« Reply #67 on: January 27, 2014, 03:46:53 pm »
Quote from: Solstice2006 on January 27, 2014, 03:06:57 pm
After watching Motorweek last night, old episodes on PVR.  The GLK 250 is pretty appealing, not that far out of my reach, when I am working, especially a CPO model, and they usually have decent rates.. Rear seat room not as bad as I thought, comparable to other smaller CUVs, more room than in compacts (about 32 inches avg), and less than midsize avg 38 inches, it has 35.5 inches, same as Golf wagon, which is fine by me, and our kids...

I like how there are lots of packages to choose from, if you want just HID, then just pick it.  I don't care, so I don't need it.  Don't care about 20" AMG wheels, don't care about panoramic sunroof, or those other nannies, lane deparature, etc.  So nothing really needed, nice to have would be sound pkg, and having to pay $800 for a colour other than black or white!  How stupid.  Also liked how you could pick several different interior colours, and trim, like aluminum or wood at no extra cost.  So base model GLK 250 was around $45,350

Without driving either the GLK or the V60 I think I'd have a hard time picking between the two. I've read the GLK drives almost car like and I think would have similar space to the V60. Tough choice.  I imagine there should be some CPO GLK's on the market by now.
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Re: What "build and price" sites have you been on lately
« Reply #68 on: January 27, 2014, 04:05:26 pm »
^^ There are some  CPO GLKs indeed all with the gas V6 as yet.  And of course mostly black or white.   I hate this black or white are the only paints included in the base price business.   As someone who tries to avoid carwashes and lives in a hard water area I will not buy a black car nowadays.
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Re: What "build and price" sites have you been on lately
« Reply #69 on: January 27, 2014, 08:47:38 pm »
Quote from: CSH on January 27, 2014, 12:47:50 pm
Was building a base camry hybrid on the website and optional heated seats are no longer offered at base level.. It was offered the last time i did a build and price
Also no optional heated seats on base prius..
too bad.... one step back for toyota

Like AB said, dealer will subcontract the seats out to MASS Electronics  @ about $500.

It was offered the last time i did a build and price



and when was that?   :)

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Re: What "build and price" sites have you been on lately
« Reply #70 on: January 27, 2014, 08:52:04 pm »
Generally speaking, MB diesel engines are robust.  They've made some duds in the past, but for the most part, they're strong and long lived.  I hear good things about the newer ones.

MB seems to still have issues with electronics, sensors, etc, but looks to be getting better.

That said, if I was shopping for a long term keeper in the luxury segment, I'd play it "safe" and go for the new 450hp Lexus coupe...   ;D
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Re: What "build and price" sites have you been on lately
« Reply #71 on: January 27, 2014, 09:01:10 pm »
Fiesta ST. I love that little bugger.
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Re: What "build and price" sites have you been on lately
« Reply #72 on: January 27, 2014, 09:03:26 pm »
The heart wants what the heart wants....

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Re: What "build and price" sites have you been on lately
« Reply #73 on: January 27, 2014, 09:04:55 pm »
^^I love the Raptor.

But a Shelby version is just stupid.

Shelby+ Trucks = Silly.
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Re: What "build and price" sites have you been on lately
« Reply #74 on: January 27, 2014, 09:06:40 pm »
Quote from: rrocket on January 27, 2014, 09:04:55 pm
^^I love the Raptor.

But a Shelby version is just stupid.

Shelby+ Trucks = Silly.

I love the color....Id take the Hennesey Velociraptor....the Shelby thing is stupid.
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Re: What "build and price" sites have you been on lately
« Reply #75 on: January 27, 2014, 09:51:53 pm »
Quote from: ArticSteve on January 27, 2014, 08:47:38 pm
Quote from: CSH on January 27, 2014, 12:47:50 pm
Was building a base camry hybrid on the website and optional heated seats are no longer offered at base level.. It was offered the last time i did a build and price
Also no optional heated seats on base prius..
too bad.... one step back for toyota

Like AB said, dealer will subcontract the seats out to MASS Electronics  @ about $500.

It was offered the last time i did a build and price


Less than 6 months ago for both camry hybrid and prius.
Wl it viod warranty?

and when was that?   :)
« Last Edit: January 27, 2014, 09:54:44 pm by CSH »
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Re: What "build and price" sites have you been on lately
« Reply #76 on: January 27, 2014, 09:53:20 pm »
Quote from: johngenx on January 27, 2014, 08:52:04 pm
Generally speaking, MB diesel engines are robust.  They've made some duds in the past, but for the most part, they're strong and long lived.  I hear good things about the newer ones.

MB seems to still have issues with electronics, sensors, etc, but looks to be getting better.

That said, if I was shopping for a long term keeper in the luxury segment, I'd play it "safe" and go for the new 450hp Lexus coupe...   ;D


Exactly not worried about the engine but things around it
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Re: What "build and price" sites have you been on lately
« Reply #77 on: January 27, 2014, 09:55:53 pm »
Less than 6 months ago for both camry hybrid and prius.

Never been offered on base trims.


Wl it viod warranty?

NO.  "Dealer installed" via 3 party.
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Re: What "build and price" sites have you been on lately
« Reply #78 on: January 28, 2014, 08:34:05 am »
OK if the dealer installs it and is part of warranty then its not a big deal.. but still they stopped offering it..

I am very sure it was offered as an option (accessory) in the base model for both the cars..
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Re: What "build and price" sites have you been on lately
« Reply #79 on: January 30, 2014, 09:29:03 am »
OK so continuing on the same lines... heated seats are not standard on the made in Canda RX330 which costs more than $52K tax in... I know i can pay $500 and get after market or 4K with a package and get warranty.. but what a shame. this one costs 52K, its not a yaris ...Dont know what happened to  cars built for Canadaian conditions as a justification for higher price..



And i am not on a toyota or lexus bashing spree... In fact most of the times i build and price vehicles that i will probably buy in the future..
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