Question for Vancouver peeps
Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2021 3:35 pm
I've decided it's time to treat myself to an L400. There are some questions that i'd love answers from a vancouvertite perspective though.
1) Diesel vs Gas: I actually live in Burnaby and only about 1/2 of the gas stations somewhat near me even carry diesel anymore. Auto-propane yes, but not diesel. wft? What's the situation in the rest of the lower mainland? especially Richmond and N. Van. or should i just go for the 3L V6?
2) Crystal-lite roof: ohh so pretty, but since they are 15+ years old will these hold up in raincouver?
3) Where should i buy and service? I don't have the ability to do any repairs or maintenance myself anymore after downsizing my life, so I know i'll have to pay a premium for one that's been rebuilt nicely, rather than getting a fixer-upper to work on. I have read as many good as bad reviews for Velocity and Rising Sun. Silk Road seems to market to americans and they charge a huge premium over RS and others. BeDifferentMotors seem to have a wide selection but the website looks sketch as hell. Front page has "Sell & Buy Cars / Irony actually meditation, ocupy mumble core wayfarers organic pickled." all over it
. JDM Imports also advertises a lot of vehicles but don't seem to be very transparent on what kind of work has been done to them. Just things like 'Solid van. Starts right up and has no issues with engine or transmission or powertrain in general.'
Thanks very much! I hope to join the owner's club very soon.
1) Diesel vs Gas: I actually live in Burnaby and only about 1/2 of the gas stations somewhat near me even carry diesel anymore. Auto-propane yes, but not diesel. wft? What's the situation in the rest of the lower mainland? especially Richmond and N. Van. or should i just go for the 3L V6?
2) Crystal-lite roof: ohh so pretty, but since they are 15+ years old will these hold up in raincouver?
3) Where should i buy and service? I don't have the ability to do any repairs or maintenance myself anymore after downsizing my life, so I know i'll have to pay a premium for one that's been rebuilt nicely, rather than getting a fixer-upper to work on. I have read as many good as bad reviews for Velocity and Rising Sun. Silk Road seems to market to americans and they charge a huge premium over RS and others. BeDifferentMotors seem to have a wide selection but the website looks sketch as hell. Front page has "Sell & Buy Cars / Irony actually meditation, ocupy mumble core wayfarers organic pickled." all over it
Thanks very much! I hope to join the owner's club very soon.