Jump to content
TESTERS WANTED! ×

Car Buying Thread..Questions/Comments/Suggestions/Deals..etc


Golfspy_CG2

Recommended Posts

On 5/22/2019 at 8:43 AM, juspoole said:

I have the go ahead for a new vehicle.  With 3 small children an SUV is really my only option.  I've driven several and have narrowed down to a 2016 Acura MDX or a 2016 Volvo XC90.  I love the look of the Volvo, but the Acura actually drives a bit nicer.  The Volvo is also about $7,000 more and I'm just not sure I can justify that.

Anyone have any experience with these models?

Mazda CX-9. Thank me later. They are nice. Best one I’ve owned by far. 

Anyway, buddy has an Acura MDX, they are really good vehicles. I haven’t been in the Volvo, but their safety record is well known. I don’t think either one is a bad choice. I like the looks of the Acura better, so that’s what I would go with. 

Lefties are always in their Right Mind

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 2 weeks later...

I was paired up with a stranger and as we walked the fairway we chatted it up pretty good. I learned he had a daughter starting college and going through a divorce. He also told me he had a 2009 Range Rover Sport he was trying to sell.

 

Long story short I bought the Rover in the parking lot after the round. He signed the title then called his daughter for a ride home.

 

IMG_2143.thumb.JPG.8d88f19ad1b0668128f3d94816229776.JPG

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy

 

Miura MB 502 Irons

ping G400 Driver

Cobra F7 3 wood

Mizuno putter

Mizuno Wedges. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I was paired up with a stranger and as we walked the fairway we chatted it up pretty good. I learned he had a daughter starting college and going through a divorce. He also told me he had a 2009 Range Rover Sport he was trying to sell.
 
Long story short I bought the Rover in the parking lot after the round. He signed the title then called his daughter for a ride home.
 
IMG_2143.thumb.JPG.8d88f19ad1b0668128f3d94816229776.JPG
 
 
Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy
 


Nice! I bet you never thought when you woke up this morning to play golf you’d be coming home with a new ride!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

WITB:

Stan Thompson “Reactionizer” persimmon woods 1-4

Spalding Tour Edition 3-PW

Spalding Top-Flite E.V.A. Sand Club

Rife Legend Z Putter

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I think I’m going through my midlife crisis. I’ve always wanted a Mercedes W123 300D diesel from the early 80’s. Those have always been seemed so classy to me. Been cruising Craigslist checking them out.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

WITB:

Stan Thompson “Reactionizer” persimmon woods 1-4

Spalding Tour Edition 3-PW

Spalding Top-Flite E.V.A. Sand Club

Rife Legend Z Putter

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, deejaid said:

I think I’m going through my midlife crisis.

I'm thinking C6 Corvette myself.

In the bag:
Driver: :titelist-small: TSR2 Project X HZRDUS Black 5.5
Fairway: :callaway-small: Apex UW 19° & 21° Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX Black 5.5

Irons: :mizuno-small: JPX 923 HMP 5-PW UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4
Wedges: :mizuno-small: T-22 Denim Copper 48°, 52° & 56° UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4
Putter :Sub70: Sycamore 005 Wide Blade
Bag: 
:Ogio: Alpha Convoy 514
Balls: :callaway-small: Chrome Soft X

Cart: :CaddyTek: CaddyLite ONE Ver. 8


God Bless America🇺🇸, God save the King🇬🇧, God defend New Zealand🇳🇿 and thank Christ for Australia🇦🇺!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I was paired up with a stranger and as we walked the fairway we chatted it up pretty good. I learned he had a daughter starting college and going through a divorce. He also told me he had a 2009 Range Rover Sport he was trying to sell.
 
Long story short I bought the Rover in the parking lot after the round. He signed the title then called his daughter for a ride home.
 
IMG_2143.thumb.JPG.8d88f19ad1b0668128f3d94816229776.JPG
 
 
Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy
 

Good looking ride!


Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy

Left Hand orientation

:taylormade-small:SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft 

Cobra  Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft
:ping-small:  410  Hybrids 22*, 26*

Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts 

:titelist-small: SM7 54* Wedge

:ping-small: Glide 3.0  60* Wedge

:odyssey-small: O Works putter

:ShotScope: V3
:918457628_PrecisionPro:NX9-HD

:CaddyTek: - 4 Wheel 

EZGO TXT 48v cart
:footjoy-small: - too many shoes to list and so many to buy

:1590477705_SunMountain: And  BAG Boy

Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 

2020 Official Teste:SuperSpeed: Beginning Driver Speed  - 78

2019 Official Tester :ping-small:  410 Driver

2018 Official Tester :wilson-small: C300

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Just said good bye to my Subie, I didn’t put them all on it, but 45,000 of the 225,000 on it came from me. Heck of a car. ☹️

Ditched the wife’s Sequoia for another Sequoia... just 5 years newer and a different color. 🤷🏼‍♂️

Now I’m on the hunt for a VW Golf TDI. One of them that pissed off the E P A.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

10 minutes ago, Shankster said:

Just said good bye to my Subie, I didn’t put them all on it, but 45,000 of the 225,000 on it came from me. Heck of a car. ☹️

Ditched the wife’s Sequoia for another Sequoia... just 5 years newer and a different color. 🤷🏼‍♂️

Now I’m on the hunt for a VW Golf TDI. One of them that pissed off the E P A.

Golfers have to have a car named Golf... right?

We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.”

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 1 month later...

After some patience and waiting for the right one to come along - I ended up with a 2016 Volvo XC90.  So far I'm really pleased with my choice and have been very happy with the ride quality and interior touches of the cabin.

image.png.3d7e0db549162b224723720a279a57d1.png

image.png.91a904e72fecfff1beeab8490185eb84.png

Driver:  image.png.3c6db1120d888f669e07d4a8f890b3f1.pngMavrik Sub Zero 9* (Set to 10) Ventus Blue 6X

2 Hybrid: :titelist-small: TSI3 Hybrid Tensei Blue 80 X (17.25*)

3 Hybrid :titelist-small: 818 H2 Hybrid Hzrdus RDX Black 6.5 (20.5*)

4 Iron -  :titelist-small: T200 4 Iron Graphite Design Tour AD IZ X Hybrid Shaft

Irons 5-PW:  :titelist-small: T100-S 5 - GW KBS Tour 130 X

Gap/Sand Wedge:  :titelist-small: Vokey SM6 49*  SM8 54* 

Lob Wedge:  image.png.3c6db1120d888f669e07d4a8f890b3f1.pngJaws 5 Wedge 58* DG Tour Issue Stiff

Putter:   :scotty-small: Phantom 5.5 34"      Pro Platinum Newport 2 35"      Taylormade Tour Black Spider 34"

Link to comment
Share on other sites

10 hours ago, juspoole said:

After some patience and waiting for the right one to come along - I ended up with a 2016 Volvo XC90.  So far I'm really pleased with my choice and have been very happy with the ride quality and interior touches of the cabin.

image.png.3d7e0db549162b224723720a279a57d1.png

image.png.91a904e72fecfff1beeab8490185eb84.png

Looks like my wife's XC60... only bigger!

We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.”

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I'm considering selling my Dodge 2500 CTD and buying a Ford Expedition MAX.  At first just a switch from the diesel to a F150 with the 3.5L V6, but now thinking the SUV will serve us better as we rarely need the truck bed or need to tow. Anyone looked at or purchased one of these?

:ping-small: G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver 

:ping-small: G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w

:ping-small: G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w

:srixon-small:  ZX5 Irons 4-AW 

:ping-small: Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW   (removed from double secret probation 😍)

:EVNROLL: ER5v Putter  (Evnroll ER5v Official Review)

:odyssey-small: AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Currently Under Product Test)

 

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I'm considering selling my Dodge 2500 CTD and buying a Ford Expedition MAX.  At first just a switch from the diesel to a F150 with the 3.5L V6, but now thinking the SUV will serve us better as we rarely need the truck bed or need to tow. Anyone looked at or purchased one of these?

I have a 2017 Expedition with the ecoboost, no complaints here. It’s not the max but it’s still nice enough for the fam. Plenty of power for towing if you need to.


Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy

CobraConnectChallenge3

Link to comment
Share on other sites

12 hours ago, Kenny B said:

Looks like my wife's XC60... only bigger!

Pretty similar to the 60.  This one has a third row, but still handles very well.  I live in the round a bout capital of the US, so having something that handles around those makes a big difference.  

I've got three children under 5, so 3 car seats in the second row.  Nothing besides an SUV is really a choice for me as I'm not really a truck guy and not ready to make the plunge to a mini van!

Driver:  image.png.3c6db1120d888f669e07d4a8f890b3f1.pngMavrik Sub Zero 9* (Set to 10) Ventus Blue 6X

2 Hybrid: :titelist-small: TSI3 Hybrid Tensei Blue 80 X (17.25*)

3 Hybrid :titelist-small: 818 H2 Hybrid Hzrdus RDX Black 6.5 (20.5*)

4 Iron -  :titelist-small: T200 4 Iron Graphite Design Tour AD IZ X Hybrid Shaft

Irons 5-PW:  :titelist-small: T100-S 5 - GW KBS Tour 130 X

Gap/Sand Wedge:  :titelist-small: Vokey SM6 49*  SM8 54* 

Lob Wedge:  image.png.3c6db1120d888f669e07d4a8f890b3f1.pngJaws 5 Wedge 58* DG Tour Issue Stiff

Putter:   :scotty-small: Phantom 5.5 34"      Pro Platinum Newport 2 35"      Taylormade Tour Black Spider 34"

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I keep telling my wife that I'm going to buy a convertible.... I actually had my 12 year convinced I would do it.  Had a Mustang picked out and everything.

My 2005 Honda Accord is almost at 200k but it refuses to die... 😞

 

DriverCobra  Aerojet LS
Woods-
Cobra  LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*,  F9 24* 
Irons- XXIO X (6-A)

Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58)

Putter- Bettinardi BB56
Ball- Maxfli Tour X/Wilson Triad
Buggy- Clicgear 4.0
Bag- Callaway Org 14/Fairway C

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 5 weeks later...

Swore I wouldn't do it, but just couldn't help myself... with my wife egging me on 😂.  We just bought a lightly used 2018 Ford Expedition MAX Limited.  My brother purchased a used 2017 and we drove it while he was visiting us last winter.  We liked the new look of the 4th generation 2018+ and much more so the interior color options.  I had to fly to CO to pick it up and this is the first car I've purchased from a CarMax like seller - no dicker sticker.  I must say that was refreshing and so much more enjoyable than the traditional back and forth baloney.  If you're the type that cringes with the thought of going through that scene, I highly recommend looking into buying from these new format dealers. 👍

Wow!  What a joy to drive and that 3.5L EcoBoost/10 speed is the bees knees... tons of giddyup.  I think Ford has really hit one out of the park with the 3rd and 4th generation Expeditions.  Now my dilemma is that I did a top to bottom detail on the Dodge 2500 and it looks so good, I'm not sure I want to sell it 😀.

284477779_anglefront.png.fff170885be3c90fb0cc2a7ab462054f.png1416359009_driverinterior.png.b35a109027604954208ef5c187461f22.png

:ping-small: G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver 

:ping-small: G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w

:ping-small: G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w

:srixon-small:  ZX5 Irons 4-AW 

:ping-small: Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW   (removed from double secret probation 😍)

:EVNROLL: ER5v Putter  (Evnroll ER5v Official Review)

:odyssey-small: AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Currently Under Product Test)

 

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

In April my wife and I upgraded each of our cars. We went used and now that it’s five months removed we couldn’t be happier. We take a lot of road trips throughout the year and made our family summer vacation to Maine this summer.

I drive a 2018 VW atlas from Carmax that I absolutely love. The kicker was it has a transferable 6/72k warranty. It’s deceptively large and was a luxury for a twenty hour round trip to Bar Harbor.

My wife has a 2017 Grand Cherokee Limited that she’s been eyeing for a long time. Buying used allowed us to afford all the add-on comforts.

We should be good for the next 6-8 years 🤞🏼

IMG_9093.JPG
IMG_9095.JPG

  • Titleist TSi3 Fujikura Speeder NX Blue 60X
  • TaylorMade SIM2 3 wood Fujilkura Ventus Blue 7-X
  • Titleist U505 2 Tensei 1K Black 85 X
  • Titleist T100 4-P Nippon Modus 3 120X
  • PING S159 50-S 55-H 59-T DG X100
  • Vokey SM8 50, SM9 54 & 60  Nippon Modus 3 120s
  • L.A.B. MEZZ Max Broom Accra 47" 79.5*
  • Srixon Z-Star XV 

Currently testing the 2024 PING S159 wedges…

https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/63483-testers-announced-ping-s159-wedges/

Was testing, still loving the 2023 Titleist T100 Irons 4-P

https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/60456-titleist-t-series-irons-2023-forum-review/

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

In April my wife and I upgraded each of our cars. We went used and now that it’s five months removed we couldn’t be happier. We take a lot of road trips throughout the year and made our family summer vacation to Maine this summer.

I drive a 2018 VW atlas from Carmax that I absolutely love. The kicker was it has a transferable 6/72k warranty. It’s deceptively large and was a luxury for a twenty hour round trip to Bar Harbor.

My wife has a 2017 Grand Cherokee Limited that she’s been eyeing for a long time. Buying used allowed us to afford all the add-on comforts.

We should be good for the next 6-8 years

IMG_9093.thumb.JPG.2f1316f3e6067d3cd70996aaa944d963.JPG
IMG_9095.thumb.JPG.1c90f88e2a657ed408bbc968addd134f.JPG
Glad to hear you love the Atlas! They are definitely spacious. I build the cockpits for those and the Passats, and really hope you make some good memories in it. When we first started building them our supervisor brought an SEL Premium over to our line and we fit a guy that is 6'5" in the third row.

Sent from my SM-N975U using MyGolfSpy mobile app

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Glad to hear you love the Atlas! They are definitely spacious. I build the cockpits for those and the Passats, and really hope you make some good memories in it. When we first started building them our supervisor brought an SEL Premium over to our line and we fit a guy that is 6'5" in the third row.

Sent from my SM-N975U using MyGolfSpy mobile app



I couldn’t be happier with the Atlas. I’ve had Jeeps and despite their coolness factor they’re incredibly inefficient on space and fuel.

I’m 6’2” and I have plenty of room throughout the car. Just being able to stretch out with a rear facing car seat is enough. Add the leg room in the rear and it’s a bargain for what it competes against.

On our trip to Maine I was averaging 23-25mpg and could get an easy 450 miles between fills.

You should be proud of the work you do, I love this car.
  • Titleist TSi3 Fujikura Speeder NX Blue 60X
  • TaylorMade SIM2 3 wood Fujilkura Ventus Blue 7-X
  • Titleist U505 2 Tensei 1K Black 85 X
  • Titleist T100 4-P Nippon Modus 3 120X
  • PING S159 50-S 55-H 59-T DG X100
  • Vokey SM8 50, SM9 54 & 60  Nippon Modus 3 120s
  • L.A.B. MEZZ Max Broom Accra 47" 79.5*
  • Srixon Z-Star XV 

Currently testing the 2024 PING S159 wedges…

https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/63483-testers-announced-ping-s159-wedges/

Was testing, still loving the 2023 Titleist T100 Irons 4-P

https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/60456-titleist-t-series-irons-2023-forum-review/

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 1 month later...

Not part of the car buying thread, but auto related nonetheless. As I mentioned earlier, I work for VW and today we revealed the five seat Atlas CrossSport in a live stream from the plant. I was invited to attend to walk behind the vehicle as it was brought out. They wanted to recognize those of us who had been there 5+ years and had perfect attendance.
20191011_104620-01.jpeg
Of course, I had to get a photo of the part of the vehicle I actually build.20191011_104328-01.jpeg
It was an interesting experience and a great honor to be involved in something like this.20191011_201615.jpeg20191011_104054-01.jpeg20191011_104210-01.jpeg

Sent from my SM-N975U using MyGolfSpy mobile app

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Looks like that will be a popular model.. at least from the early reviews.  

:ping-small: G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver 

:ping-small: G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w

:ping-small: G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w

:srixon-small:  ZX5 Irons 4-AW 

:ping-small: Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW   (removed from double secret probation 😍)

:EVNROLL: ER5v Putter  (Evnroll ER5v Official Review)

:odyssey-small: AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Currently Under Product Test)

 

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Swore I wouldn't do it, but just couldn't help myself... with my wife egging me on .  We just bought a lightly used 2018 Ford Expedition MAX Limited.  My brother purchased a used 2017 and we drove it while he was visiting us last winter.  We liked the new look of the 4th generation 2018+ and much more so the interior color options.  I had to fly to CO to pick it up and this is the first car I've purchased from a CarMax like seller - no dicker sticker.  I must say that was refreshing and so much more enjoyable than the traditional back and forth baloney.  If you're the type that cringes with the thought of going through that scene, I highly recommend looking into buying from these new format dealers. 
Wow!  What a joy to drive and that 3.5L EcoBoost/10 speed is the bees knees... tons of giddyup.  I think Ford has really hit one out of the park with the 3rd and 4th generation Expeditions.  Now my dilemma is that I did a top to bottom detail on the Dodge 2500 and it looks so good, I'm not sure I want to sell it .
284477779_anglefront.png.fff170885be3c90fb0cc2a7ab462054f.png1416359009_driverinterior.png.b35a109027604954208ef5c187461f22.png

I’m driving this as a work rental. Great vehicle!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X

Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X

Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X

Irons:  Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100

Wedges: :edel-golf-1: SMS 50D/54V/58D:Nippon:Modus 130 stiff, +1”

Putter:  :edel-golf-1: EAS 1.0

Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX

Link to comment
Share on other sites

In April my wife and I upgraded each of our cars. We went used and now that it’s five months removed we couldn’t be happier. We take a lot of road trips throughout the year and made our family summer vacation to Maine this summer.

I drive a 2018 VW atlas from Carmax that I absolutely love. The kicker was it has a transferable 6/72k warranty. It’s deceptively large and was a luxury for a twenty hour round trip to Bar Harbor.

My wife has a 2017 Grand Cherokee Limited that she’s been eyeing for a long time. Buying used allowed us to afford all the add-on comforts.

We should be good for the next 6-8 years

IMG_9093.thumb.JPG.2f1316f3e6067d3cd70996aaa944d963.JPG
IMG_9095.thumb.JPG.1c90f88e2a657ed408bbc968addd134f.JPG

We just got my wife a new Atlas. We really like it.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X

Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X

Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X

Irons:  Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100

Wedges: :edel-golf-1: SMS 50D/54V/58D:Nippon:Modus 130 stiff, +1”

Putter:  :edel-golf-1: EAS 1.0

Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Not part of the car buying thread, but auto related nonetheless. As I mentioned earlier, I work for VW and today we revealed the five seat Atlas CrossSport in a live stream from the plant. I was invited to attend to walk behind the vehicle as it was brought out. They wanted to recognize those of us who had been there 5+ years and had perfect attendance.
20191011_104620-01.jpeg.362090546a75b51c3fb7e650616cd564.jpeg
Of course, I had to get a photo of the part of the vehicle I actually build.20191011_104328-01.jpeg.ab6a522f43b0a846bf9ea743407451a8.jpeg
It was an interesting experience and a great honor to be involved in something like this.20191011_201615.jpeg.ceceda92b9d914774496b559ae623bf7.jpeg20191011_104054-01.jpeg.b4a5ecfaeaf9f67e5973f89aa7788be6.jpeg20191011_104210-01.jpeg.175608349438bc2e3aebfa4ba0223e3a.jpeg

Sent from my SM-N975U using MyGolfSpy mobile app




Really liking that cross sport. Brings an Audi style look to the line. Great work and congrats on being able to go in recognition of your great work history.
  • Titleist TSi3 Fujikura Speeder NX Blue 60X
  • TaylorMade SIM2 3 wood Fujilkura Ventus Blue 7-X
  • Titleist U505 2 Tensei 1K Black 85 X
  • Titleist T100 4-P Nippon Modus 3 120X
  • PING S159 50-S 55-H 59-T DG X100
  • Vokey SM8 50, SM9 54 & 60  Nippon Modus 3 120s
  • L.A.B. MEZZ Max Broom Accra 47" 79.5*
  • Srixon Z-Star XV 

Currently testing the 2024 PING S159 wedges…

https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/63483-testers-announced-ping-s159-wedges/

Was testing, still loving the 2023 Titleist T100 Irons 4-P

https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/60456-titleist-t-series-irons-2023-forum-review/

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites


We just got my wife a new Atlas. We really like it.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
That's awesome! I hope you and your wife get years of service and enjoyment out of it. Plus, they're spacious, plenty of room for lots of golf equipment.

Sent from my SM-N975U using MyGolfSpy mobile app

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...