"New" Car

[Da6onet]

Sorry I haven't updated this as I've gone through the car buying process, which has been epic, but after this weekend I should have pictures of my latest addition to the family :-p

Sorry to say Pirus, but the G35 didn't make it past the fit test (I couldn't sit down in it without the seat adjustment buttons jabbing into my right leg)

For those interested:
Most cars were eliminated because of fit or poor quality of build, a couple more by consumer reports and reliability issues (read high repair costs), one by lack of trunk space and two because they just weren't as well balanced (read practicle and comfortable) as the one my wife and I picked.
Can you guess which one we picked?

[NoCry]

One of these;)

Volvo S80 - 2005-2006
Volkswagen Passat - 2005-2008
Saab 9-5 Aero - 2005-2007

[Fuse]

I'm guessing Camry.

[Da6onet]

sorry I forgot to add that while I was test driving so many models and years that I also threw the 06 maxima, 09 mazda6 and 09 galant into the mix. none of them made the cut though. I also added a criteria late in the process that the car have over 200hp, which knocked out the camry 4-banger but kept the 07 v6 in play until I found out they had horrible transmission problems (fixed in subsequent years, but too expensive). however fuse the newer camrys are a joy to drive, if I could get a new v6 it would be in my top 3 even over the maxima (well maybe not the 2010 maxi) also, didn't list it before, but the car must last at least 5 years or 75k (whichever comes later) without major issues (includes small cumulative repair costs over 2k per year)

[Da6onet]

Well we finally bought it today, here it is, Dagonet's new ride! (these are dealer pictures. ones from my own camera were not available because my wife drove it to her work immediately after purchase :-p)

Yes we're middle-aged now.

2006 Volvo S80 2.5T, Nautic Blue with Light Titanium Interior







Now for the real shocker:
-Clean Carfax, 1 owner, regular maintenance by authorized Volvo shop
-Edmunds TMV dealer price $19,592
-KBB suggest retail price $19,990
-Autotrader quick check around my 20002 zip code, ~19,500 prices
-Original Warranty still in effect until Nov. 10, 2010 or until I hit 50k miles (has 44k currently)

Dagonet paid... $14,989
I shit you not.

[Ash]

FTW!  very nice Dag.  So when's the kid coming?

[Da6onet]

So when's the kid coming?

My wife said I had to lose weight before we get to have kids :-p

[Ash]

So when's the kid coming?

My wife said I had to lose weight before we get to have kids :-p

Here you go.

P90X

I'll be expecting an update on those kids in 3 months.

[NoCry]

or have the kids then let them run you ragged till you lose weight.

do i get a prize for guessing correctly?

[Da6onet]

or have the kids then let them run you ragged till you lose weight.

do I get a prize for guessing correctly?

You would except that you put three choices down, two of which have been plagued by reliability and longevity (lack thereof) problems.

I am curious now, do you own an automobile there in londontown? and if so what kind?

And Yotogi, now that I can actually get to the gym after work now, I will resume my previous workout plan, a little more sustainable in the long term than P90X :-p

[ExternalError]

nice choice of car i own a 2001 Volvo S80 2.5l T5 very reliable and still has the power when needed

[NoCry]

I do indeed Mr Dag; when young Thomas came along we dumped our jag and got ourselves a jeep (compass I think).

As to the three choices I regret that. I was sure of the volvo front but wanted something to fall back on.

[Da6onet]

I do indeed Mr Dag; when young Thomas came along we dumped our jag and got ourselves a jeep (compass I think).

The XJ8 could be a family car?