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Knock on wood, my son has been very responsible. I've told my friends on the local police that they are to cut him no slack, but they all say he always is driving at a calm-if not exactly slow-pace. Some of you may remember that he decided to drive the X3 2.5 rather than find a 330i ZHP or E36 M3 because in his words, "If I get something fast I'll probably get into trouble with it."
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
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
yeah.
you would.
I wish parents would stop obsessing about their kids' safety and first think about the other pedestrians/cyclists/drivers that these kids are being let loose on.
And I speak as the parent of a nearly 14-year-old... one year 'til driving school. Oh dear.
There is no reason to have accidents.
Use that brain. Or don't drive.
Cheers -Mathias
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
those kids. I learned too late that I should have gotten a puppy instead of a daughter.
I didn't post anything about the Yaris leaving. As for puppies and daughters, i have one of each......can't say which is the lesser of the 2 evils. :sick:
Pretty incredible about the Yaris; all I can do is echo what AJ said.
And, seriously.... "old girl?" It's a 2007 for cryin' out loud!
To be fair, I actually bought the Yaris used in September. Dealer was asking $14,999, NADA retail was $14,850, low book was $12k. I paid $600 over dealer cost on the car, they were in it $11,600, so $12,200. Same dealer I bought Chippy from, I know the GSM and he's always been good to me.
Chippy is the old girl, she has been the oldest here for a while and well the title fits.
School is keeping me stupid busy. I had surgery on my hand this morning, so typing by the hunt and peck method (how do guys do that??). My professors basically told me to stay home tomorrow, considering how bad it hurts.....yeah, I'm not moving off the couch!
The Tired 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)
* Alpine White w/Coral Red and Black Highlight interior
* Premium package
* 19in Dual spoke alloys
* Anthracite wood trim
*Tech package
Awesome ride. It was very close between a 328 and 335 but the dealer really stepped up on the 335 so the price was negligible for what I was getting in the 335 over the 328.
The other competitors were just "meh" compared to the BMW, I would say the Audi was pretty close. Caddy styling just didn't do it for me.
2021 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe Granite Crystal over Saddle
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
Enjoy!
[ Pictures? ]
- Ray
335 driver .....
Regarding kids and cars, I think any parents biggest fear is to get a phone call about one of their children being in and accident. My own son went through a period of wrecks and tickets.
The causes were more focused on his inattentiveness than wreckless driving, speeding, or (my biggest fear) ingesting substances and driving.
I remember at one point having him on my family insurance, my agent said the company was going to cancel us because of my son's record. I even grounded my son, lifting his license for a year because he couldn't seem to pay attention to driving, and what those around him were doing. He thought he was the only person on the road.
My insurance company didn't care that I had lifted his license. They said he was on my policy and still could drive one of my cars. Result? $6K insurance bill/year.
He's in his 20s now. You couldn't find a better, more careful driver if you tried. Lessons learned (and several additional grey hairs on his Father's head).
2013 Punch List (total 11):
01/08/13 breld 2011 BMW 335xi 27K
01/11/13 steine13 2013 Chevrolet Cruze LT (lease)
01/15/13 breld 2010 BMW 328xi wagon 21K
01/18/13 qbrozen 2013 Nissan Leaf (lease)
01/19/13 anon 2013 Toyota Sienna (lease)
02/13/13 corvette 2013 VW Jetta GLI
02/16/13 fezo 2004 Mazda6 wagon 77k
02/17/13 fintail 2013 Mercedes E350 Bluetec (lease)
03/22/13 js06gv 2013 Ford F150 King Ranch 2WD
04/04/13 kyfdx 2011 BMW X3
04/09/13 au1994 2013 BMW 335i (lease)
Punch guesses for 2013:
Michaell 15-17
Xwesx 22
Stickguy 25
Qbrozen 28
Au1994 30
Anon 31
Tifighter 34
Jpp5862 35
Steve 36
Roadburner 37
Nyccarguy 38
Rayainsw 39
Ateixeira 40
Kyfdx 45
are BMWs...
- Ray
Unlikely to do the same thing again this time
So true....think about how many teens are being handed keys to large SUVs or sports cars they're not really equipped to handle.
We went quiet for a while now. Thanks to au1994 for waking us up!
I'm liking my odds so far. :shades:
2021 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe Granite Crystal over Saddle
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
2021 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe Granite Crystal over Saddle
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
You used to have a new Pilot right?(after the other big GM Denali or Yukon? forget..) that got crunched early on I felt bad for you...so soon after the recent high of buying. Anyway...interesting that after all the quite new and brand new vehicles that you end up back in an older pick up truck, haha. Of course the Sierra is bound to get way better mileage than your old F250...which I assume is finally history now..The 1/2 ton must ride a lot better too..
The last I had read couple years ago was a bit after you got that great deal on the Escort. Did it end up being a good car for your son? How many miles did he end up putting on it?
They certainly are! Personally, not for me but I can see why many people love them. From what I read, it appears they may be loosing their edge as a pure driver's car. Car manufacturers have to do what will sell the most cars and like it or not many Americans like larger floaty cars.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
True and tax refunds are still in the mail. :shades:
Au1994, you need a place to host the pics somewhere (like tinyurl.com or flikr.com). Then you can post the link or use the IMG buttons to paste it into a post.
likely not currently have run-flats.
I am also not a fan of staggered
tire & wheel sizes, different F&R.
And a list of other things I do not
like.
But the list of things it does that
I do like is rather long.
Including acceleration, [ the sound of that lovely
straight 6], steering, handling, the DCT, etc.
- Ray
Wanted an I6 BMW without electric steering.
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2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Would I rather have a spare tire and get flat tires on my 2011 328xi than the run flats? Yes.
After close to 22,000 miles in a little over a year, am I happy with the way the Continental run flats on my BMW ride, handle, & provide steering feedback? Absolutely.
My parents had an '08 328xi with run flat tires that made the car ride harsh.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
RE: run flats...I guess I am used to them. Had them on the 328 and the ride was a little harsh over uneven pavement but I got used to it. My bigger fear was being off in the boonies and popping a tire. I was afraid if there wasn't a decent sized city around I might be sitting waiting on a tire.
RE: electric pwr steering. It is different. The F30's come with a ride control that you set to comfort, sport or eco. To my measurement device, which I am also sitting on right now, comfort mode is ok for running around town and the longer wheel base and comfort mode cancel out the harshness of RFTs. Bump it up to sport mode and everything tightens up noticeably. Steering may not be quite as tight as before but this is still the BMW in uber sport sedan mode, I.E. find me the twisties and point and shoot. Haven't had it in eco mode as the salesman said throttle response etc is so severely dialed back, you don't want to try it in this traffic (Atlanta suburbs). Might be good cruising on the interstate.
2021 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe Granite Crystal over Saddle
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
That is a concern that I share.
Even with a puncture in the middle of the tread,
my experience has been that [ VERY ] few tire places are willing
to fix it.
And the tire sizes on this BMW are not commonly stocked.
[ Low profile Michelin Pilot Sports. ]
- Ray
Everything in life is a compromise .....
I had Costco tell me one time that they wouldn't replace a 1 front tire on a Volvo w/o replacing the other. The tires had probably 5k on them as the car was new but the ex hit a curb and blew it out. Needless to say I didn't take them up on that offer.
2021 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe Granite Crystal over Saddle
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
"Bradd, you know you have a nail in your tire?"
"Nope"
"Did you get the tire insurance?"
"Nope"
"OK, I'll plug it up for you."
"Cool, thanks."
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
That may change if what I recently read is true. One of the mags is reporting that the next M3/M4 will be under 3300 lbs. That would be a large leap in the right direction!
'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
The verdict .. front outside pads were 75% worn. Front inside pads were 98% worn. Rear shoes were only 50% worn.
So ... replaced the front pads all the way around. OEM were ceramic, so I replaced them with ceramic. Brake fluid flush. Rear shoes were adjusted.
$175 out the door.
Wonder if I'll get another 85K out of this set?
Next door was the auto parts store I've been using. New battery for the wife's CX-7 will run $123 plus tax. No install fee. 3 year warranty, 5 year pro-rated warranty. I'll do that soon.
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This would suggest proof-positive that you can't duplicate the same level of feel and feedback as hydraulic assist rack steering, using electric..cuz if they could, I'm quite sure BMW would use it to up their mileage ratings and lower weight. I suspect an electric assist costs less too. I commend BMW for sticking to their guns (in that respect..I still spit upon their notion of not giving a guy an oil dipstick..and the run-flats of course) in putting the emphasis on the car's handling and feel.. without compromise to their loyal customers, most of whom are loyal because of the car's handling and feel. Good them, and good on you for having it on your appreciation list.
I still suspect that those who see not having to change a flat at the most inopportune time (or female safety concerns) are an absolute miniscule percentage of owners compared to the male counterparts who would instead welcome the world of non run-flat rubber being optional to how they tread their car. Sure, they can accomplish that with exten$ive aftermkt dollar$, but it gets complicated because BMW also designs the suspension to do what it does using run-flats, so it gets REALLY complicated and expen$ive to replace them with conventional puncture-prone tires...the way God intended a tubeless tire to be..haha. But hey...I see a use for them on a forklift in a glass recycling plant..lol
Edit: iPad spell check puts the caps on Indy, that's funny so I'll leave it.
No more noise.
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
The Smitten 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)
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
YES! Dark blue with an ivory interior is my favorite color combination. Oddly, I've only had one car with that combo--the 2007 Audi A4. (All Jetta GLIs come with a black interior and the exterior colors on that trim level are very limited--black, silver, white, bright red, and charcoal.)
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)
Or do you pay and get reimbursed later?
I'd think the former would save a lot of time, given the amount of driving.
G37 is popular up here in the DC area, too. They're all over the place. Q50 is coming soon to replace it, so maybe folks here will pick up some clearance priced leases soon? :shades:
I think for FL rental cars, the tolls are based on the plate, and the rental car company deals with them.
Congratulations- I love the Alpinweiss/Koralrot color combo. And ditto on the Cadillac styling- I call it "Origami Snowplow."
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
Not when I was there last.
The G has always been a pretty good lease, especially since I believe Infiniti still lets you "buy down" the MF.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
One should be able to lease a nice late run G37 for around $300-350 very easily.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD