Bench seats, Corvette engine, so nice. No 4WD though

Sign up, and you'll be able to ignore users whose posts you don't want to see. Sign up

Report problem with this ad

Sep 18, 2024
10:57:01am

willkie40 All-American

Bench seats, Corvette engine, so nice. No 4WD though

This message has been modified

Originally posted on Sep 18, 2024 at 10:57:01am

Message modified by willkie40 on Sep 18, 2024 at 10:57:47am

Report problem with this ad

willkie40

Bio page: willkie40
Joined: May 8, 2013
Last login: Sep 19, 2024
Total posts: 1,678 (0 FO)

Report problem with this ad

Messages

Author

Time

I have to buy a new work car. For those of you that pay attention to details

Acorn

Sep 18, 9:11am

Model Y. Go test drive one. It’s amazing

Swish

Sep 18, 9:13am

Work pays for gas. I pay for electricity but would still get taxed as if

Acorn

Sep 18, 9:18am

Could you request mileage reimbursement at GSA rates?

Sep 18, 9:21am

When you drive a work car for personal use, you are taxed on the usage.

Acorn

Sep 18, 9:22am

Request a gross up then, take it out of the $50k budget… million ways to make

Sep 18, 9:32am

Not how it works. You will just have to take my word on it. And even if it did

Acorn

Sep 18, 9:44am

Maybe you can check my numbers

Sep 18, 9:44am

But it drives itself. The tech is so cool

Swish

Sep 18, 9:33am

Yeah, but because of the stupid lawyers, you stil hafta do ridiculous stuff like

Sep 18, 9:48am

Teslas aren't for everybody.

Ragnar Danneskjold

Sep 18, 9:18am

Ooo, would be even better if you could charge at work for free. But I guess it

Sep 18, 9:33am

Yeah, the inconvenience is the other thing. I do 2-3 business trips a year wher

Acorn

Sep 18, 9:51am

Just remember, Teslas

Snipe

Sep 18, 9:54am

International Travelette (crew cab) 4x4, 1967

willkie40

Sep 18, 9:16am

And he’d have $10k left over for gas

DiamondMo

Sep 18, 10:01am

Bench seats, Corvette engine, so nice. No 4WD though

willkie40

Sep 18, 10:57am

Do yourself a favor and drive the plugin hybrid Lexus NX. Then look at the ES and RX while you are at the dealership

Bert609

Sep 18, 9:17am

If you want an MDX with the larger engine options, those

Hooda88

Sep 18, 9:18am

I don't need the larger engine option. The regular is just fine. Don't need a

Acorn

Sep 18, 9:19am

I got the larger engine, twin turbo V6 375 hp, it will get up and go. Even the 4

Hooda88

Sep 18, 9:22am

I have the base model. I have low standards 🙂 My budget last time didn't even

Acorn

Sep 18, 9:25am

Do you know how the Pilot compares with horsepower?

Acorn

Sep 18, 9:29am

I never looked at the pilot when i was shopping but looks like all models of

Hooda88

Sep 18, 9:37am

Looks like the Pilot has a 285HP J35Y8 V6. The MDX base is a 290HP J35Y5 V6

NarfUte

Sep 18, 9:40am

So it should feel the same, or is a 5 horsepower difference noticeable.

Acorn

Sep 18, 9:44am

5 HP is in the tolerance width of a butt dyno, so you won't notice.

NarfUte

Sep 18, 9:51am

I also just got the Genesis GV70. It is a fun car

silk

Sep 18, 10:44am

Jaguar F-Pace, Audi SQ5, BMW X3M

scottpete

Sep 18, 9:19am

I’d go with a year old BMW X5. It will be in the higher price range, but you will love it more than the MDX.

specsauce

Sep 18, 9:43am

X5 for the win

KU_Coug

Sep 18, 9:55am

Stick with the Acura.

88Coug

Sep 18, 10:06am

Report problem with this ad

Posting on CougarBoard

In order to post, you will need to either sign up or log in.

Report problem with this ad