The 2nd career adventures of Yankee

[YankeeVol]

They’ve really changed the look of those - is the engine still in the front?

Mid engine since 2020

 

[YankeeVol]

Another hat trick! 2 new. 1 used.

’22 Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss
’22 Silverado 1500 Custom Trail Boss
’17 Traverse

 

[VolNExile]

Another hat trick! 2 new. 1 used.

’22 Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss
’22 Silverado 1500 Custom Trail Boss
’17 Traverse

Are you going to take some me time between this job and TSA? I was never able to take more than a long weekend between jobs, and I always regretted it. 🏖

 

[YankeeVol]

Are you going to take some me time between this job and TSA? I was never able to take more than a long weekend between jobs, and I always regretted it. 🏖

I plan on taking all of June off.

 

[VolNExile]

I plan on taking all of June off.

Excellent.

 

[YankeeVol]

3rd hat trick of the month. All 3 new.

'22 Silverado 1500
'22 Silverado 2500
'22 Silverado 1500 LTD

 

[VolNExile]

3rd hat trick of the month. All 3 new.

'22 Silverado 1500
'22 Silverado 2500
'22 Silverado 1500 LTD

Do they know that you’re leaving yet?

 

[YankeeVol]

Do they know that you’re leaving yet?

They have since I started basically

 

[joevol33]

I plan on taking all of June off.

I know my birthday is a big deal, but you don't gotta take the whole month off to celebrate . Hope you enjoy your break man, you deserve it.

 

[joevol33]

And don't let the TSA gig interfere with the game threads, or I can be at the airport in about an hour, and I'll cause a scene!!

 

[YankeeVol]

And don't let the TSA gig interfere with the game threads, or I can be at the airport in about an hour, and I'll cause a scene!!

TSA may not be the way. I’ve been made an offer I may not want to refuse...

 

[joevol33]

TSA may not be the way. I’ve been made an offer I may not want to refuse...

Good luck with whatever you choose. I was in the same boat, starting a new job Monday. Just too good to pass on

 

[YankeeVol]

Good luck with whatever you choose. I was in the same boat, starting a new job Monday. Just too good to pass on

Oh it ain’t gonna be me choosing . I 100% want what was offered. Logistically it’s a f’n nightmare though and that could end up doing it in.

 

[YankeeVol]

So here it is boys...

I was offered a finance manager position. The problem is we bought a house in GA. The money is nearly impossible to pass up.

I’m pretty sure what the wife’s initial reaction will be lol.

 

[VolNExile]

So here it is boys...

I was offered a finance manager position. The problem is we bought a house in GA. The money is nearly impossible to pass up.

I’m pretty sure what the wife’s initial reaction will be lol.

Discounting the money (well, sorta), discounting the house, what do you want to do? What will engage you, excite you, stretch you? Houses can be sold. Life lasts a lot longer.

Will patting down passengers match that? Note: please leave my left leg alone. There’s metal in there.

 

[Wireless1]

So here it is boys...

I was offered a finance manager position. The problem is we bought a house in GA. The money is nearly impossible to pass up.

I’m pretty sure what the wife’s initial reaction will be lol.

Depending on where you bought the home, you might make bundle selling it.

 

[YankeeVol]

Depending on where you bought the home, you might make bundle selling it.

We put some down so we have equity regardless. It's just going to be a hassle lol

 

[txbo]

So here it is boys...

I was offered a finance manager position. The problem is we bought a house in GA. The money is nearly impossible to pass up.

I’m pretty sure what the wife’s initial reaction will be lol.

Congratulations. You'll learn a lot about the business in that position.

 

[YankeeVol]

Congratulations. You'll learn a lot about the business in that position.

Thank you

 

[YankeeVol]

1 used today.

'18 Colorado Z71

Gives me 20 for the month. Been awhile since I did that

 

[zhangliao04]

Went to Toyota of Knox today. Wife and I are expecting so we want to upgrade from my wife’s 2008 Scion XD to a new Rav 4 hybrid. The sales guy told us Toyota is doing a clean +$7500 upcharge to all of their hybrids (and all Tundra’s) while the rest I believe are getting a +$5000 upcharge.

Is this real? Is this happening with other car companies?

 

[Omar V Tinko]

Went to Toyota of Knox today. Wife and I are expecting so we want to upgrade from my wife’s 2008 Scion XD to a new Rav 4 hybrid. The sales guy told us Toyota is doing a clean +$7500 upcharge to all of their hybrids (and all Tundra’s) while the rest I believe are getting a +$5000 upcharge.

Is this real? Is this happening with other car companies?

1. Yes it’s real. There are up charges on many vehicles.
2. It’s the dealer adding the charge and not the manufacturer.
inventory shortages have pushed New car sales prices up by 34-35%

 

[txbo]

Went to Toyota of Knox today. Wife and I are expecting so we want to upgrade from my wife’s 2008 Scion XD to a new Rav 4 hybrid. The sales guy told us Toyota is doing a clean +$7500 upcharge to all of their hybrids (and all Tundra’s) while the rest I believe are getting a +$5000 upcharge.

Is this real? Is this happening with other car companies?

Any charges over MSRP are coming from the dealer not the manufacturer.

 

[95 Vol Alum]

Went to Toyota of Knox today. Wife and I are expecting so we want to upgrade from my wife’s 2008 Scion XD to a new Rav 4 hybrid. The sales guy told us Toyota is doing a clean +$7500 upcharge to all of their hybrids (and all Tundra’s) while the rest I believe are getting a +$5000 upcharge.

Is this real? Is this happening with other car companies?

Honda dealer here is/was +$5000 but had some fancy package name for it. It’s basically a low inventory surcharge though. That is/was standard on all Honda models including hybrids. My experience was in March but also found it slightly negotiable.

 

[kiddiedoc]

Yankee (or others):

I heard from a patient last week that the auto industry is expecting a massive influx of chips after a 2 year wait. There are apparently a bazillion 2020, 2021, 2022s waiting for them. This could create a great scenario for buyers if/ when it happens.

Have you heard this? Any idea on time frame?