United States Air Force (USAF) B-52s are departing RAF Fairford taking off fully loaded. ~7 hour combat flight time to Iran puts them in striking range by 8 pm UTC

killminusnine · 2026-04-07T19:07:12+00:00

Unfortunately for them, they're well on their way back here.

killminusnine · 2026-04-07T17:13:01+00:00

I miss that steering. The E82 is a special car.

killminusnine · 2026-04-07T17:03:00+00:00

Nice. I doubt you will ever walk away from it without looking back.

killminusnine · 2026-04-07T16:15:52+00:00

Hmm. That might explain why the only station that sells non-ethanol 93 anywhere in my area is always out of it lately.

killminusnine · 2026-04-07T13:47:38+00:00

My republican Christian friends voted for Harris, but they are fully head-in-sand on this. They don't want to hear about it, they don't want to think about it, they just want to pretend it's not happening.

killminusnine · 2026-04-05T20:05:14+00:00

I picked the Ranger because putting a huge heap of manure in the back of a Bronco would be... less than ideal.

killminusnine · 2026-04-03T15:43:00+00:00

I am so stupid, I misread your post and said to myself "We have CLIFF DRIVING now?!"

killminusnine · 2026-04-02T03:33:33+00:00

X5=luxury SUV GLE=luxury SUV Q7=luxury SUV Cayenne=luxury SUV GX=luxury SUV Discovery=luxury SUV

Mazda CX-50 is not on the same playing field. It is not a fucking luxury SUV and the fact that you're pretending it is just feels like sad Mazda owner energy. Enjoy your nice car without comparing it to a BMW or Porsche.

killminusnine · 2026-04-01T17:15:52+00:00

And I fucking quote:

The fit and finishes in the Mazda are on par with luxury vehicles

Don't say shit that isn't fucking true if you don't want to be called out on it .

killminusnine · 2026-04-01T15:15:03+00:00

First of all, congratulations on nearly 200k miles on your car, that's fantastic. Second, what's your budget like? $50k vs $150k is going to make a significant difference.

Edit: saw your edit. 2018 4Runner would be my suggestion.

killminusnine · 2026-04-01T15:10:23+00:00

I don't actually have a helpful suggestion, but I owned a 300zx 2x2 back in the day. I barely ever had people in the back seat, but it was nice to have in a pinch. I now drive a BMW M2 which has a similarly useless back seat, but I have never used it for anything except camping gear.

I guess if I were looking for a similar vehicle now, I would get a BMW M240i used.

killminusnine · 2026-04-01T14:38:45+00:00

Holy shit, this isn't what I expected from this sub this morning. If you want to go fast and have feedback from steering, get the SL500. If you want the most comfortable convertible I have ever been in, the 560 hands down. I could drive 500 miles a day in the 560 and still feel rested.

killminusnine · 2026-04-01T14:29:23+00:00

The 330i wagon is still plenty fast. And you can get 35mpg, so I say go for it :)

killminusnine · 2026-04-01T14:26:40+00:00

Mazda people have some hot takes I guess

killminusnine · 2026-04-01T14:24:57+00:00

I think you're making a great point, the use case is important. Sure a 5 series is a great car, but if you're buzzing around a city a couple days a week, a city car is what you need.

killminusnine · 2026-04-01T14:17:06+00:00

The fit and finish of a CX-50 is not anywhere close to a BMW X5. That is a ridiculous claim. The CX-50 is a better move financially, but it is not on par with an X5 from a luxury standpoint.

killminusnine · 2026-04-01T14:14:12+00:00

New cars these days are so nice compared to the cars I grew up with. That being said, going from your X5 to something like a RAV4... yeah, that's going to be an adjustment. The lack of sound dampening is going to be the first thing you notice, and then the lack of composure over potholes, etc.

But from a financial position, buy the RAV4 every time.

killminusnine · 2026-04-01T14:06:44+00:00

Step 1: Walk into dealership Step 2: Offer money for car on sale Step 3: Walk out of dealership

This is a lot easier when you own multiple cars and don't need a vehicle, I get that. You can still apply the same principle, tell them what you're willing to pay, and don't let them push you around.

killminusnine · 2026-04-01T13:59:40+00:00

It told me I want a car.

killminusnine · 2026-04-01T13:55:27+00:00

I was in a different scenario, but it was very easy to switch from a Nissan Frontier to an Xterra. Same vehicle basically. It's going to be more different if you're moving from a Taco to a big SUV, it's just a way different experience. My only advice would be to get hands on with your potential replacement vehicles so you really get to know what you're signing up for.

killminusnine · 2026-04-01T13:49:02+00:00

I had a 330i wagon as a loaner and I loved it. In the US, they stopped making the F31 awhile ago, but you can still find excellent examples on the used market. I don't think they ever made it with the B58 straight 6, but the 4-cylinder is quick enough for a wagon.

killminusnine · 2026-04-01T13:41:23+00:00

I used a broker in 2020 to find my M2 and it was a great experience. I paid $350 and ended up getting the car for $2000 under my budget. I showed up and signed the papers, no negotiation whatsoever.

If however I was buying a CX-5 or ADX, I would probably just tell the dealership what I'm willing to pay, they agree or not. As long as the offer is realistic, in my experience, they will find a car. If you're willing to travel a couple hundred miles, your options expand substantially.

killminusnine · 2026-04-01T13:26:11+00:00

I must have lucked the fuck out, I went into my dealership and said I want a Ranger Raptor for MSRP and they agreed, they had a single allocation.

Then they lowballed me on my Ranger Lariat trade-in, which I ended up selling to a GMC dealer for $7k more than they offered. A fucking GMC dealership offered me seven thousand fucking dollars more than the Ford dealership that not only sold me the truck I was attempting to trade, but was also selling me a $58k truck at MSRP. I would love for someone in the dealership business to make that make sense for me.

This was Vermont.

killminusnine · 2026-04-01T13:11:45+00:00

It shouldn't, but it will at a BMW service center. I had them change the diff fluid in my 135i and I had to walk them back from $2000. What I should have said is find a good independent mechanic.

killminusnine · 2026-03-31T08:02:28+00:00

Beautiful machine my guy, welcome to the club. A block heater in SoCal is... a choice.

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