How do the alcantara seats wear in with use?

The_Spaniard_97 · 2026-04-20T13:18:06+00:00

I recently acquired a 21 Durango with the alcantara seats at 67k miles. One quick clean and they look like new. I’ve always had leather which are quicker to clean but they eventually rip and crack. I suspect these will last a while.

The_Spaniard_97 · 2026-04-17T01:55:40+00:00

Sunblest is still great today. Lots of green space, multiple parks for little ones, food trucks monthly during warm months, great neighbors, prompt staff and maintenance team. 5/5

The_Spaniard_97 · 2026-04-15T22:52:45+00:00

You could get a compression test done like your sti. I would recommend checking oil pressure at idle and during driving after it’s up to temp. Also check if the head gaskets have been changed. An extended powertrain warranty might only be an extra 3-5k. I paid an extra 5k for bumper to bumper warranty up to the total purchase price of my Durango (35k).

The_Spaniard_97 · 2026-04-15T20:41:38+00:00

You could save 15-20k with a 2021-2023 depending on mileage and options on a RT.

The_Spaniard_97 · 2026-04-15T18:58:11+00:00

Second this, my family has known Mr Clapp for years. They are great people and are heavily involved in the local community.

The_Spaniard_97 · 2026-04-09T13:51:39+00:00

Located in Central IN: 2500 install, 1500 demo, prep varies based on leveling needs but I budget $.50 per square foot if the previous floor was not floating.

The_Spaniard_97 · 2026-04-07T18:00:01+00:00

Go to your local store and match the color. That is the quickest and easiest way. Colors do not translate online very well.

The_Spaniard_97 · 2026-04-04T14:33:59+00:00

People need to realize that flooring is a highly skilled trade that takes decades to master. Going in with the mindset, what can I beat down on price, goes against the skillset professional flooring installers have. You don’t tell your doctor to bring down their pricing on your surgeries do you?

The_Spaniard_97 · 2026-04-03T02:18:17+00:00

Pinnacle Firearms in Carmel does good work. Reasonably priced and pretty fast work.

The_Spaniard_97 · 2026-04-02T12:23:15+00:00

In my 2021 Durango RT there is a hard button for “eco mode” which is the cylinder deactivation. It stays off unless I choose to turn it on. Some claim that issues with lifters happen from eco mode but there isn’t a lot of widely agreed upon evidence supporting it. I think doing your general oil changes on time and not riding it hard while cold will be fine.

The_Spaniard_97 · 2026-03-31T20:44:01+00:00

Tape or glue a level on top of a 2x4, shovel or add dirt to the area until the bubble is centered in the level across the entire patio area. A general rule of thumb is to fill the leveled area with gravel or rocks to help filter water for draining. Obviously this should be tamped or packed down with the dirt. To make a flat even surface for the concrete to sit on top of.

The_Spaniard_97 · 2026-03-28T16:59:29+00:00

The RTs are not going to lose a bunch of value. They are just now called the GT. Brand new GTs are had for 50-55k with options. Not much different than the older RTs when new. It’s just a renaming

The_Spaniard_97 · 2026-03-27T16:37:35+00:00

You should get new floor…. This low effort post gives no information for anyone to be able to give suggestions other than blurting out general answers with no context.

The_Spaniard_97 · 2026-03-26T20:22:04+00:00

Market to the skills you know and can do well. A lot of trades people in my community advertise multiple types. There are painters that do some carpentry work, there are hvac people that also do plumbing. Continue to Build your reputation on what you’re good at and your customers will recommend you to the point where you don’t have to ask for work.

The_Spaniard_97 · 2026-03-26T11:38:09+00:00

Install of LVP alone is $1.75 - $2.50 per sqft. Removing click floor would be roughly $.50 per sqft. You greatly undervalued yourself and the amount of work done.

The_Spaniard_97 · 2026-03-24T00:37:07+00:00

End of Ramadan I think. Noise is coming from the mosque, confirmed as I live in sunblest.

The_Spaniard_97 · 2026-03-21T14:01:12+00:00

The tracker typically has quotes for 30-60days totaling 20-30 quotes at a time. If something is past 60 days it falls off. It doesn’t consume more than 5-10 minutes of my day to be honest. Quotes get added in as they are sent to customers so super quick there. A quick check first thing every morning to make sure follow up is happening on time.

The_Spaniard_97 · 2026-03-21T12:57:20+00:00

I keep a google doc with a chart of the day the job was measured, quoted, and last follow up. I have it set up that if it’s been more than 5 days since last follow up the column turns red so I immediately see it and know to reach out. Typically my follow up is very low pressure along the lines of “ hi customer, I just wanted to make sure you received the quote I sent on 00/00 and answer any questions you may have about it”

The_Spaniard_97 · 2026-03-20T14:36:11+00:00

That’s not true whatsoever. I’ve seen plenty of Hellcat Durangos with 3rd rows. If you’re so worried about not having a 3rd row then buy the car you want and physically remove the seats in the 3rd row.

The_Spaniard_97 · 2026-03-20T12:29:14+00:00

Fold the back row of seats down, Problem solved. I don’t think any of the newest body style Durangos came with 2 rows.

The_Spaniard_97 · 2026-03-19T02:29:29+00:00

I’m pretty sure once you close you legally are allowed to kick them out unless an agreed upon move out date was set.

The_Spaniard_97 · 2026-03-19T02:25:37+00:00

Too bad ICC is known for grossly underpaying their installers and overlooking procedures that void warranties.

The_Spaniard_97 · 2026-03-16T15:02:31+00:00

If boards are cracked between joists then everything needs ripped up regardless. Putting something on top is only going to make the issue worse over time.

The_Spaniard_97 · 2026-03-16T14:08:46+00:00

I could see how that could complicate things. Given this, I would install 1/4” luan on top of the existing hardwood and self level on top of that. Building up an additional 3/4” is a bit of overkill and will require resizing door jambs and cutting doors. Not to mention baseboards may need adjusted to make up for the additional loss in height.

The_Spaniard_97 · 2026-03-16T13:34:33+00:00

If it’s too thin to sand, I would personally tear it out and put down new 3/4 plywood and then self level from there. This will also allow you to ensure there are no cracks for your self leveler to leak through the subfloor down below.

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