I bought a new vehicle

Boris · 08-07-2020, 09:48 PM

I had to replace my totaled out Accord so today I bought a 2017 Equinox AWD with 61k on it,,with employee discount I got it for a sweet $13,500 and some change out the door.
I tried to buy a few Hondas off the auction sites but got outbid past retail on them because there seems to be a used car shortage now too,,everything is going over what book value was 2 or 3 months ago,,,,lucky for me we took this one in 2 months ago and my boss is nice enough to let me have it for cost.

I do plan on putting a 1.75 inch lift on the front and 1 inch on the rear after the GM warranty expires in 40,000 miles,,just a little extra for getting around in the snow

hopefully no more deer hits for awhile

Merc · 08-07-2020, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Boris

I had to replace my totaled out Accord so today I bought a 2017 Equinox AWD with 61k on it,,with employee discount I got it for a sweet $13,500 and some change out the door.
I tried to buy a few Hondas off the auction sites but got outbid past retail on them because there seems to be a used car shortage now too,,everything is going over what book value was 2 or 3 months ago,,,,lucky for me we took this one in 2 months ago and my boss is nice enough to let me have it for cost.

I do plan on putting a 1.75 inch lift on the front and 1 inch on the rear after the GM warranty expires in 40,000 miles,,just a little extra for getting around in the snow

hopefully no more deer hits for awhile

Congratulations.
It looks good .

Journey well,
MERC

44044 · 08-07-2020, 09:50 PM

Nice...sounds like a good deal too

500grains · 08-07-2020, 10:15 PM

It always feels good to negotiate a favorable transaction. Congratulations!

thefundamentalist · 08-07-2020, 11:12 PM

Nice.

4thIDvet · 08-08-2020, 01:22 AM

Good for you nice looking rig. You get today's 'At a Boy.'

Angry White Trash · 08-08-2020, 04:34 PM

Sweet deal!

Pogo · 08-08-2020, 10:48 PM

I like the color.

Boris · 08-08-2020, 10:54 PM

I got a good deal for sure,,,working at a dealership has it's advantages.
After driving it a few days I'm getting more used to it,,kind of the best of both worlds because it drives like a car but you sit up up like higher like a truck,,not as high as my Silverado but high enough for better visibility.,

I like the color too Pogo,,there isn't a lot around this color but it's one of my favorites on this model,,we had a gray one which I like too but it was 1,000 dollars more,lower miles but not in as nice of condition,,I detailed this one for the lot a month and a 1/2 ago and it was clean,,local trade that we sold new and serviced,,a creampuff for sure.

twin50 · 08-09-2020, 08:46 AM

Very nice. What we would have bought if not the RDX.

Boris · 08-09-2020, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by twin50

Very nice. What we would have bought if not the RDX.

I looked an RDX online,,it was a beauty but the gas mileage was terrible,the Equinox gets 26 average between town and the highway and I drive 40 + miles one way to work so fuel economy is a factor.
I may a program that you plug in the OBD2 port and improves the gas mileage by up to 5 mpg and gives you some better shift points as well

08-07-2020, 09:48 PM	#1
Boris Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N Michigan Posts: 11,032	I bought a new vehicle I had to replace my totaled out Accord so today I bought a 2017 Equinox AWD with 61k on it,,with employee discount I got it for a sweet $13,500 and some change out the door. I tried to buy a few Hondas off the auction sites but got outbid past retail on them because there seems to be a used car shortage now too,,everything is going over what book value was 2 or 3 months ago,,,,lucky for me we took this one in 2 months ago and my boss is nice enough to let me have it for cost. I do plan on putting a 1.75 inch lift on the front and 1 inch on the rear after the GM warranty expires in 40,000 miles,,just a little extra for getting around in the snow hopefully no more deer hits for awhile __________________ The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government - lest it come to dominate our lives and interests.” Patrick Henry

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500grains Soldier of Allah Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Crackerland Posts: 31,662	It always feels good to negotiate a favorable transaction. Congratulations! __________________ Racism will keep you alive.

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4thIDvet slug Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Astor Florida Posts: 48,408	Good for you nice looking rig. You get today's 'At a Boy.' __________________ God Bless Americas Veterans. All who are serving and have served.

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Pogo Mystic Knight of the Sea Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Great Swamp Posts: 81,969	I like the color. __________________ .................................................. ....................................… *We have met the enemy, and he is us!*

08-07-2020, 09:50 PM	#3
44044 slug Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: swampeastmissouri Posts: 50,930	Nice...sounds like a good deal too

08-07-2020, 11:12 PM	#5
thefundamentalist Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 10,887	Nice.

08-08-2020, 04:34 PM	#7
Angry White Trash slug Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ice Station Zebra Posts: 15,401	Sweet deal!

08-08-2020, 10:54 PM	#9
Boris Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N Michigan Posts: 11,032	I got a good deal for sure,,,working at a dealership has it's advantages. After driving it a few days I'm getting more used to it,,kind of the best of both worlds because it drives like a car but you sit up up like higher like a truck,,not as high as my Silverado but high enough for better visibility., I like the color too Pogo,,there isn't a lot around this color but it's one of my favorites on this model,,we had a gray one which I like too but it was 1,000 dollars more,lower miles but not in as nice of condition,,I detailed this one for the lot a month and a 1/2 ago and it was clean,,local trade that we sold new and serviced,,a creampuff for sure.

08-09-2020, 08:46 AM	#10
twin50 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,069	Very nice. What we would have bought if not the RDX.