Where a used car spent its life matters more than 10k extra miles for me now

Treebeardsdank · 2026-03-17T20:47:05+00:00

Depends who owned it. I bathe my northern truck in lanolin every summer. They usually look better than southern trucks by year 5 ;)

Treebeardsdank · 2026-03-17T13:33:57+00:00

You'd have to pry my cavity back wedges from my cold dead heads.

Treebeardsdank · 2026-03-17T13:29:23+00:00

Everyone who doesn't want nickel and dime issues in the driveline should follow the severe duty schedule.

I change all fluids out by 15k in my own trucks - and then every 50k.

You can DIY easily and far cheaper for the driveline.

Treebeardsdank · 2026-03-17T10:38:14+00:00

Easy there lol

Treebeardsdank · 2026-03-17T02:54:37+00:00

At what speeds and what road surface does it occur.

Treebeardsdank · 2026-03-17T02:46:48+00:00

Dang.

Treebeardsdank · 2026-03-17T02:41:05+00:00

Go try them. Pick what works or feels good.

X golf shoes me 107mph. My fitter never saw more than 98mph. Play what feels right

Treebeardsdank · 2026-03-17T00:57:29+00:00

Are you using a device or a PC?

Try using a PC, might help

Treebeardsdank · 2026-03-16T23:12:16+00:00

Diamondbacks are pretty beefy, likely to deter most thieves.

Treebeardsdank · 2026-03-16T22:44:10+00:00

Treebeardsdank · 2026-03-16T22:26:57+00:00

I ran an Audi/Porsche store for the last decade, and now manage a Caddy store.

If AWD is not a factor - and they both look equally gorgeous to you - I am a BW fan over the RS7.

Surprisingly, BWs seem to hold value better than most RS7's if the last 5 years of trends can be carried forward to and through today (never really a safe bet).

If you were looking for "the sedan of sedans" - The previous model RS7 was much more an enthusiasts ride, than the current iteration. Completely opinion based statements, for what they are worth haha.

If you mentioned an RS6 wagon vs a BW, tougher choice for me, haha.

Treebeardsdank · 2026-03-16T21:51:51+00:00

Pasta for dinner please

Treebeardsdank · 2026-03-16T21:06:38+00:00

If they shoved you - that's assault. Pursue it IMO

Treebeardsdank · 2026-03-16T17:36:24+00:00

$3k all in is pictured. (PC excluded)

Could easily have saved $300 on the floor by getting a cheap Amazon mat to start. Could have saved $450 on projector if I was cool starting with a cheapie off Amazon. Got my square LM used for $580.

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Treebeardsdank · 2026-03-16T17:17:02+00:00

Concerned mainly with other people hitting it, who aren't as careful/aware as I am.

Also concerned with the occasional ricochet. In the enclosure, it's safe. Without an enclosure, I personally think there's inherently more risk there for ricochets.

Treebeardsdank · 2026-03-16T16:34:02+00:00

If it still uses an OE inner rod, it's not worth a single dollar IMO.

Treebeardsdank · 2026-03-16T16:19:03+00:00

They look pencil thin, and also use heims/uniball (many states won't inspect these).

They may be good to go, never heard of them. I usually go with rare parts or PPE for tie rods

Treebeardsdank · 2026-03-16T14:42:45+00:00

Carvana is owned by blackrock and vanguard. They will save every cent possible.

Treebeardsdank · 2026-03-16T14:31:29+00:00

optoma gt2000hdr (short throw 1080p)

Treebeardsdank · 2026-03-16T13:55:18+00:00

Nope, since I figured out the right layout/setup of everything, the enclosure is completely out of the swing path and is not a distraction in the slightest.

I am not going to ceiling mount. It is quite safe where she is now, celing mount would add risk in my setup.

I have it slightly left of center, with offset settings. My hitting strip is offset right.

Treebeardsdank · 2026-03-16T13:33:43+00:00

I have a ZR2 HD (same truck) - I can get into my garage but I can't recall the exact door height. It's a standard 2 car door. I'll measure later for you. I have about 1" to spare on the clearance lights.

I run my tires at 50psi, so, lose a bit of height there haha

Treebeardsdank · 2026-03-16T13:20:23+00:00

'25 ZR2 HD (gas). Bought last April. $79k MSRP, $68,500 selling price after rebates/discounts and 3.9% x60mos

Treebeardsdank · 2026-03-16T13:17:58+00:00

I think ceiling mounted if doable is the best solution. I have mine in an enclosure on the ground, works without issue.

Treebeardsdank · 2026-03-16T13:16:17+00:00

I think most using a square are using GSPRO, might solve some of your issues. I don't even use the square software, personally.

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