adalberto
I'm going to Honolulu in July. I was wondering if anyone can help me find stuff to do without guides or without tours. I am looking for cultural stuff and things that the local would do /places they would visit rather than tourist places. I was thinking maybe some places to swim some sightseeing. I don't really care for luxury and want to experience the true local culture, none of the turist stuff. If anyone can help me I would appreciate it.
Answer
Here are some good hikes that are easily accessible w/ a rental car & some also by bus. You can google the hikes for specific info.
1) Diamond Head - small fee for parking, access from Kaimuki side of DH. Some climbing, but still fairly easy hike. Hot - Bring water. Great views of Waikiki & east Oahu.
2) Makapuu - past Hawaii Kai, east Oahu. Some climbing, but still fairly easy hike. Hot - Bring water. Great views of Windward side & east Oahu.
3) Judd/Jackass Ginger - off Old Pali Road in Nuuanu. Easy hike, cross small stream on stones. Ends at small watering hole w/ small waterfall. Bring bug repellant. May be muddy.
4) Manoa Falls - back of Manoa valley. A little climbing, ends at waterfall with small pool. May be muddy. Bring bug repellant.
Art on the fence - on the weekends, local artists display their work for sale on the fence outside the zoo at Kapiolani Park.
Iolani Palace - built by the Kalakauas, home of the last reigning monarchs. Small entry fee. Stunningly beautiful. Knowledgeable docents. Great history. Tip: check out the gift store in the armory building for incredible Christmas ornaments.
Not so touristy beaches - try Kailua Beach or Lanikai. Very beautiful, medium waves, mountain backdrops. Google images of these beaches to check out pictures.
Lunch at the culinary institute at Kapiolani Community College. Good food, great prices. (link below)
Check out the Farmer's Market at the same college on Sat ams. (link below)
Enjoy your visit & don't be afraid to try some of the "touristy stuff", like Hanauma Bay, for instance, there is great snorkeling there. Small entrance & entry fees. Rent snaorkle equipment.
Here are some good hikes that are easily accessible w/ a rental car & some also by bus. You can google the hikes for specific info.
1) Diamond Head - small fee for parking, access from Kaimuki side of DH. Some climbing, but still fairly easy hike. Hot - Bring water. Great views of Waikiki & east Oahu.
2) Makapuu - past Hawaii Kai, east Oahu. Some climbing, but still fairly easy hike. Hot - Bring water. Great views of Windward side & east Oahu.
3) Judd/Jackass Ginger - off Old Pali Road in Nuuanu. Easy hike, cross small stream on stones. Ends at small watering hole w/ small waterfall. Bring bug repellant. May be muddy.
4) Manoa Falls - back of Manoa valley. A little climbing, ends at waterfall with small pool. May be muddy. Bring bug repellant.
Art on the fence - on the weekends, local artists display their work for sale on the fence outside the zoo at Kapiolani Park.
Iolani Palace - built by the Kalakauas, home of the last reigning monarchs. Small entry fee. Stunningly beautiful. Knowledgeable docents. Great history. Tip: check out the gift store in the armory building for incredible Christmas ornaments.
Not so touristy beaches - try Kailua Beach or Lanikai. Very beautiful, medium waves, mountain backdrops. Google images of these beaches to check out pictures.
Lunch at the culinary institute at Kapiolani Community College. Good food, great prices. (link below)
Check out the Farmer's Market at the same college on Sat ams. (link below)
Enjoy your visit & don't be afraid to try some of the "touristy stuff", like Hanauma Bay, for instance, there is great snorkeling there. Small entrance & entry fees. Rent snaorkle equipment.
Is she trying to sell me a leased vehicle?
El Gringo
It says the first and second owner registered it as a leased vehicle (I'm just listing the second owners details due to space). Is she trying to scam me or is there a way she legally owns the vehicle and is trying to sell it? I've already physically seen the vehicle and it looks nice but CARFAX has made me a little cautious about this sale as well as she has a lien on it currently.
Vehicle Information:
2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320
VIN: WDBRF64J62F185293
SEDAN 4 DR
3.2L V6 SFI SOHC 18V
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Standard Equipment | Safety Options
Standard Equipment
Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM, Power Brakes, Tilt Wheel, 6-digit Odometer
Safety Options
4 wheel ABS, Dual air bags front, head, and sides/active (manual) belts/rear dual air bags side
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No accident / damage reported to CARFAX
2Previous owners
10Service records available
Lease vehicle
49,359 Last reported odometer reading
â $200 CARFAX History Impact
VIN:
WDBRF64J62F185293
The number of owners is estimated Owner 1 Owner 2
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
08/26/2005 Hawaii
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Mililani, HI
Title #JTY30401 Title or registration issued
New owner reported
Registered as lease vehicle
09/14/2005 Hawaii
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Honolulu, HI
Title #JTY30405 Dealer took title of this vehicle
while it was in inventory
Title or registration issued
Loan or lien reported
10/28/2005 49,359 Hawaii
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Honolulu, HI
Title #JTY30405 Title or registration issued
Loan or lien reported
01/05/2007 Hawaii
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Honolulu, HI
Title #JTY30405 Title or registration issued
Loan or lien reported
Registration updated when owner moved
the vehicle to a new location
10/06/2007 Hawaii
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Honolulu, HI
Title #JTY30405 Title or registration issued
Loan or lien reported
01/12/2008 Hawaii
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Honolulu, HI
Title #JTY30405 Title or registration issued
Loan or lien reported
10/31/2008 Hawaii
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Honolulu, HI
Title #JTY30405 Title or registration issued
Loan or lien reported
04/09/2009 Fast Lube
Wahiawa, HI
808-622-2232
Inspection completed
06/24/2009 Hawaii
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Honolulu, HI
Title #JTY30405 Title or registration issued
Loan or lien reported
12/30/2009 Hawaii
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Honolulu, HI
Title #JTY30405 Title or registration issued
Loan or lien reported
08/07/2010 Hawaii
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Honolulu, HI
Title #JTY30405 Title or registration issued
Loan or lien reported
Avoid financial headaches. Make sure the loan has been paid off if you're buying from a private seller.
09/13/2010 Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc. No recalls open for repair
Answer
people who lease new vehicles from a dealership are allowed to try and sell the vehicle before they have to turn it back in.
Usually the ones who try to sell are the ones who drove over their allotted miles or who didn't put down any deposit down on the car or who didn't take good care of the car & have to pay to have it detailed or minor cosmetic repairs made for it or for whatever reason will owe the dealership additional money when they turn the vehicle back in. If they can sell the vehicle for more money than they owe the dealership then the sale is allowed.
Most leases are for 2 or 3 years max. Based on the info you have provided: it looks like Owner 1 leased a new car in 2002 and released their lease in 2005. (only new cars are allowed to be leased). It looks like it was at the dealership for about 2 weeks before it was purchased as a used car by Owner 2. Owner 2 still has an outstanding loan on the car.
take the advice of your carfax and make sure that the bank is OK w/ them selling the car to you if they are a private seller because according to the carfax as of August 7, they still owe the bank and whomever they owe is who has the title.
in cases where they need to sell the car to pay off the car, you should be working w/ their bank as well as them. Ask questions about who has possession of the title and how the title will be transfered to you and your lender (if you're using one).
edit: I did want to point out that the seller may have paid off the car because they purchased in August of 2005 and it's now September 2010 and most people who buy used luxury cars won't finance them longer than 5 years. (I'm not even sure the bank will finance a used car longer than 5 years--it really depends on the age of the car when the loan is made)
people who lease new vehicles from a dealership are allowed to try and sell the vehicle before they have to turn it back in.
Usually the ones who try to sell are the ones who drove over their allotted miles or who didn't put down any deposit down on the car or who didn't take good care of the car & have to pay to have it detailed or minor cosmetic repairs made for it or for whatever reason will owe the dealership additional money when they turn the vehicle back in. If they can sell the vehicle for more money than they owe the dealership then the sale is allowed.
Most leases are for 2 or 3 years max. Based on the info you have provided: it looks like Owner 1 leased a new car in 2002 and released their lease in 2005. (only new cars are allowed to be leased). It looks like it was at the dealership for about 2 weeks before it was purchased as a used car by Owner 2. Owner 2 still has an outstanding loan on the car.
take the advice of your carfax and make sure that the bank is OK w/ them selling the car to you if they are a private seller because according to the carfax as of August 7, they still owe the bank and whomever they owe is who has the title.
in cases where they need to sell the car to pay off the car, you should be working w/ their bank as well as them. Ask questions about who has possession of the title and how the title will be transfered to you and your lender (if you're using one).
edit: I did want to point out that the seller may have paid off the car because they purchased in August of 2005 and it's now September 2010 and most people who buy used luxury cars won't finance them longer than 5 years. (I'm not even sure the bank will finance a used car longer than 5 years--it really depends on the age of the car when the loan is made)
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