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The Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
The Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
Until tomorrow readers...I am,
The Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
the previous model was actually more normally equipped. More Honda-like.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/3596800192.html
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
The Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
At first glance I like the CR-V better.
If you drive the Fusion let me know if the narrow footwell bothers you.
In my area, a 26 mile drive could easily be 60-90 minutes during the morning or evening rush :sick:
would also be far better without the hood scoop.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
Average speed 20mph per the GPS. :sick:
I should be comparing 0-20 instead of 0-60. Might end up with a Leaf!
Guess where Toyota hosted the test drive event?
Whole Foods.
Only the V has a panoramic moonroof option, though, right?
Searching cargurus....cheapest one is $30,371. No used ones as of now.
How big is the regular Prius' moonroof?
The Prius C's is pretty small.
Was really hoping to like the C-Max better than I did.
Yet we don't own any so shame on us.
How are you liking yours? Did you get a moonroof? Nav? New or used, remind me...
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
V is 181" plus, that's big in DC. My previous car was 175" and the Miata's size (155") is much better suited.
Love my Garmin too, Magellan isn't nearly as good so stick with Garmin for sure.
I don't like the off set gauges but I'm handy and could probably fabricate a mount to put the GPS there instead, who knows.
I should drive one to see how I like it.
Tough I did actually put an ad for a rim swap on the Miata, looking to get OEM 16"s to trade for my 17"s. If that makes the ride more tolerable maybe I will keep it longer, but I will have to lose my CCB membership!
23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
Nobody would wait 3-5 months for an economy hatchback, although we did have once customer who ordered a green accent hatchback in manual transmission and did end up waiting 2 or 3 months for it. She just had to have the green color.
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
The Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
100% agree with you and I've driven a ton of different cars. Although the 07 MX5 Miata I had for a week was fun as hell but not as comfy or solid as our 07 328i.
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
There was a somewhat used Mustang vert which a couple of the other guys put aside for me since they know what a car nut I am, it's so hard to contain my excitement every day folks that it's obvious I'm a car dork! Now this was a fun ride...really fun. Hoping to secure one in the near future when we have a very mild day so I can drop the top and just do the Alley. Must remember to wear a cap as the top of my head is losing it's "lushness" as I put it...I will probably get a nasty sunburn on my scalp as I did once before at a graduation in New Hampshire on a really coolish spring day. I can't wait to drop the top and go though!
Tomorrow is going to be interesting, not only are we going from Miami to Ft. Myers once...you guessed it, we're going twice! A double is what's on tap in Sandman Land. The drive is a really easy one actually and luckily, we're starting out at 8 a m...a bit late for me as a 6 a m leaving time would be preferable. But no one asked for my opinion yet so...! Funny how this started out to be a part time gig for me but it's so much fun, I told my chief to just call me whenever he gets anything since nothing is guaranteed and there will be weeks, I been told, that we'll only work 2 or 3 days...it's all dependent on what the clients need, and this is where that flexibility comes into play. Sure glad that this is not my only income as the lack of defined work hours would be a problem as no one is guaranteed a 40 hour week and we are all independent contractors to boot. I have no problem with this so we'll see where this new career takes me. And to be honest, getting the paycheck is just the icing on the cake for me here, I just love driving these vehicles!
Tune in tomorrow, same Sandman time...same Sandman channel!
The Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
That's a shame about the Fusion. Was it a base model? Ford carried over the base engine from the previous model for the new base model 2013 Fusion. The up level models have smaller displacement turbocharged engines. I haven't looked at one up close, but the photos look great.
To be fair to the new Fusion, I will wait till I have some actual seat time behind the wheel to comment any further as I need information to back up my opinion...whatever that will be. I'm hoping that we'll have some longer runs in the near future with a Fusion available for my use. I will say though that it is a handsome vehicle that could appeal to either sex...it's very modern and has a rugged stance, a nice departure from most Ford products that have come to market recently. If it can sell the same number of units as the Camry and Accord still remains to be seen. I do congratulate Ford for thinking outside the box here though!
The Insomniaic Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
The Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
My nightmare would be to get a call after the car is turned in that I'm somehow on the hook for damage I didn't cause. That could happen both as the swapper or the swappee, if you know what I mean...
Specifically, when I dump a leased car, is there a way to do the transfer with an inspection that transfers all future obligations to the new driver? A good inspection, presumably by a dealer of the brand, would also assure the person assuming the lease that there is no hidden damage.
Or is this a case where everyone's on their own?
What happens if poorly repaired body damage is found at turn-in?
Who is on the hook?
Cheers,
-Mathias
As I recall, your actual average is 13 miles in 45 minutes to 1 h.
You don't need an automatic car, you need a good, properly set up bicycle.
I'm pushing 50, and I don't train, but I still average 15+ mph when I go on a long ride.
See, that way, you'd get to keep the Miata...
Cheers -Mathias
I hope you were kidding.
Fifteen percent socked away over a long career and average returns would not replace your income in retirement, unless it's very short. It would be a heck of a lot better than what most people are doing, though.
I'm a big fan of the 401(k) system myself, but it's a failure overall... "you shall know them by the fruit they bear."
Sorry for the off-topic post. This is one subject that gets my goat every time. S.S. has issues, but what are we comparing it to?
Cheers -Mathias
I did replace the OEM michelins with continentals
That's plan B, get quieter and more compliant tires. It came with 140 summer gumballs. I wonder if taller side walls will fit? Maybe 205/50 instead of 205/45R17? The wheel wells seem HUGE. There's an SUV-like fender gap all around.
Plan C is a whole new wheel/tire package, but the TPMS sensors add to the cost. $740 and up, basically. That's really not bad.
Is there a chronic rim buyers thread?
Are there other vans you may be able to compare them to?
I'm wondering if they're just comfy vs. the small cars you seem to drive a lot, or good even for a van.
the top of my head is losing it's "lushness"
Same here! Bring ear plugs for top down highway drives, too. Trust me.
Sending positive karma your way ... buy a lotto ticket or something. :shades:
Do your kids know? :shades:
Please tell me you are just trying to swap the rims.
I am trying to swap rims, even put up an ad for that.
My car shopping process begins the day after I buy a car, and usually goes on for about 7 or 8 years.
There you go; now the cost is at around $600 (or less).
I was shopping with my brother, visiting from Brazil, and he was telling me how his 7 year old daughter needed a new iPhone.
Of course that meant she already had an old iPhone, and this would be her 2nd. :sick:
It all depends on the leasing company/manufacturer. You gotta read the fine print or ask someone in the know.
Some companies might let you off the hook, others will hold the first leasee liable, others will only hold the 2nd leasee liable, it all depends.
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
It isn't legal for manufacturers to sell cars without them, but it is not emissions-related, so what owners do with the nanny tech is up to them.
I choose not to use it.
Found a loaded one but it's all the way up in Jersey. $23k for hybrid, leather, Navi, and the huge moonroof would basically check every box on my list except being small.
I've driven a manual/base Optima but not an auto or a hybrid. Thoughts?
There are more Sonatas but I prefer the Kia's styling, particularly on the hybrids.
Which non-hybrid models had the pano roof? Seems the Sonata offers both, the pano and a regular (small) moonroof, or am I seeing aftermarket stuff?