Your next car?

[Rich]

Yeah, I know.  But I can't wait.. since the HOV stickers in CA are limited in availability so most likely they won't last that long.

Plus I can use them till 2019.  And hell, at $20k... seems reasonable for since cars that price are around the same size.

And the new one won't have the same discounts and may even have a higher sticker price.

[MrH]

Yeah, I know.  But I can't wait.. since the HOV stickers in CA are limited in availability so most likely they won't last that long.

Plus I can use them till 2019.  And hell, at $20k... seems reasonable for since cars that price are around the same size.

Well, then yeah, I'd jump on it.  They aren't bad cars by any means.  Since I have no idea how HOV lanes work:  Does it stay with the car, or the driver?  Can you eventually replace the volt with something like a Model S in a few years and transfer it?  Can you sell it years down the road when they've stopped giving them out?

When I was in San Diego the other week, I was blown away by the "express lanes".  You pay a few bucks, and you get to travel in 2 lanes that the peon traffic doesn't get to drive in.  It was bizarre.  We don't have anything like that in Ohio.

[NomisR]

Well, then yeah, I'd jump on it.  They aren't bad cars by any means.  Since I have no idea how HOV lanes work:  Does it stay with the car, or the driver?  Can you eventually replace the volt with something like a Model S in a few years and transfer it?  Can you sell it years down the road when they've stopped giving them out?

When I was in San Diego the other week, I was blown away by the "express lanes".  You pay a few bucks, and you get to travel in 2 lanes that the peon traffic doesn't get to drive in.  It was bizarre.  We don't have anything like that in Ohio.

HOV lanes usually works with 2 or more and sometimes 3 or more in CA.  CARB allows cars with ZEV to be able to drive in the HOV lanes which currently includes EV, and plug in hybrids, Hydrogen, and CNG vehicles. 

The stickers are non-trasferable as they go with the car, there's currently 2 types, Green and white.  The green ones are recent that only came out when the Plug In Hybrids came out which replaced the yellow hybrid ones that expired.  The white ones have been around for 10+ years now that are only available to EV, Hydrogen, and CNGs.   The white ones will most likely still be around after 2019 while the Green ones will simply expire. 

There's also Express Lanes that you can use to avoid traffic like you said which also applies to car pool eligible vehicles, but you need to actually have Express Pass to be able to access it. 

So pretty much, if I get the Volt, it'll be around until the HOV sticker expires.  With the cost of $20k though, it seems like an worthwhile upgrade.  At 30 or $40k... not so much.

[dazzleman]

I plan to buy the A6 in mid-December.  I'm just waiting for my bonus number now.

[Rich]

I plan to buy the A6 in mid-December.  I'm just waiting for my bonus number now.

How are you going to option it out?

[dazzleman]

How are you going to option it out?

I think the Premium Plus or something like that.  I have the information at home.

[Rich]

I think the Premium Plus or something like that.  I have the information at home.

Interior/exterior color?

[dazzleman]

Interior/exterior color?

Moonlight blue exterior with naugat brown interior.

[Rupert]

Yay for not grey/silver!

[Eye of the Tiger]

I might have to get the new Mitsubishi Mirage, as long as someone makes a trailer hitch for it. Them MPG, them sticker price. No fun cars until my shop is built.

[dazzleman]

Yay for not grey/silver!

I know.  I like darker cars so much better.  I always regretted getting silver on my current car.

[CJ]

I plan to buy the A6 in mid-December.  I'm just waiting for my bonus number now.

Diesel or no?

[dazzleman]

Diesel or no?

No.

[Eye of the Tiger]

No.

S6

[Rupert]

x2

[dazzleman]

x2

I'm trying to be more ecologically friendly with the smaller engine.  It has all the power I need.  More is a waste of money for the initial purchase,  gas and insurance, and can only get me in trouble.  I'll get in enough trouble with the 6 cylinder.  That thing is FUN to drive and begs to go fast....

[Eye of the Tiger]

I'm trying to be more ecologically friendly with the smaller engine.  It has all the power I need.  More is a waste of money for the initial purchase,  gas and insurance, and can only get me in trouble.  I'll get in enough trouble with the 6 cylinder.  That thingnis FUN to drive and begs to go fast....

Yeah but it's your money, so I want you to spend it on the S6.

[Lebowski]

I plan to buy the A6 in mid-December.  I'm just waiting for my bonus number now.

That's cool, can't wait to see pics.

[Rupert]

I'm trying to be more ecologically friendly with the smaller engine.  It has all the power I need.  More is a waste of money for the initial purchase,  gas and insurance, and can only get me in trouble.  I'll get in enough trouble with the 6 cylinder.  That thingnis FUN to drive and begs to go fast....

Look at this fuckin' hippie.

[CALL_911]

I'm trying to be more ecologically friendly with the smaller engine.  It has all the power I need.  More is a waste of money for the initial purchase,  gas and insurance, and can only get me in trouble.  I'll get in enough trouble with the 6 cylinder.  That thingnis FUN to drive and begs to go fast....

Who cares, it's not like money's a problem for you. What are you going to remember more when you're 90, your TT V8 S6, or your little economical supercharged V6 A6

[dazzleman]

Look at this fuckin' hippie.

I'm a rebel to my last breath..

[dazzleman]

Who cares, it's not like money's a problem for you. What are you going to remember more when you're 90, your TT V8 S6, or your little economical supercharged V6 A6

I'll be very happy with the A6.  I am a guy of low-key and modest tastes.

[J86]

Nice, I like the Audi.  blue on brown will look great.

[SVT_Power]

I just went on the Audi website for the first time in a long while, wtf is this "Progressiv" and "Technik" trim level bs? 

[Soup DeVille]

I just went on the Audi website for the first time in a long while, wtf is this "Progressiv" and "Technik" trim level bs? 

They've been hiring displaced Ikea designers.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Nice, I like the Audi.  blue on brown will look great.

I vote for brown with cream leather interior. Ultra classy.

[dazzleman]

Nice, I like the Audi.  blue on brown will look great.

Thanks man.  I want a dark colored car.  I think they look sharp.  And I like the brown interior.  I've had grey the last two cars, so this will be a nice change.

[Raza]

Thanks man.  I want a dark colored car.  I think they look sharp.  And I like the brown interior.  I've had grey the last two cars, so this will be a nice change.

Yeah it will.  Plus, it's a lot easier to keep clean than lighter colored leathers. 

[Eye of the Tiger]

I am seriously thinking I will need a pickup truck for towing and hauling stuff for my land.
Cheap
Rugged
Common
Easy to repair/upgrade
I believe GMT400 is the answer.
A reg cab, long bed, 2wd V6 5-speed would be ideal.

[Rupert]

Ha, I'd be looking for an old Ford Highboy 3/4 ton.