I am not quite sure where my cars were produced. I assume the Jetta came from Mexico. The RDX from Ohio where Honda has been building for many years. And the Sonata from someplace in the midwest?
so a German, Korean, and Japanese car, all made in NA.
Indiana used to make lots and lots of car stuff. I've stayed in Anderson for several days at a time on dozens of occasions, and the locals have pointed out various empty fields around town and told me which GM or other prime that used to have a plant there. I'm guessing the same is true all over the state.
My advice---stock up on super glue, the Mini owner's friend!
Oh, stop cheaping out, Shifty. Get some epoxy!
Hey, the MINI belongs to my daughter. I'll drive it maybe a dozen times a year - when it needs maintenance, when there is an issue with the tires, or when it needs to get washed.
so, like clockwork, shortly after the BtoB warranty expired (on time, not close on miles) on the RDX, wife reported a problem. Intermittently the "low brake fluid" message pops up on the info screen. I drove it around Sunday, but did not come on for me. I checked the resevoir, and looked to be comfortably over the minimum line. Plus, had it serviced less than 1K miles ago, and got all greens (lots of meat on the pads, and fluid noted as good)
my guess, could be a sensor problem? Any other ideas? I am not too worried about it, since the fluid level is fine. But I really hate the idea of having to take it in, and have to pay to have it looked at. Probably a dealer issue (not sure what a Mavis tire place would do beyond checking the fluid level and pads).
yeah, there is no punch in my budget. Just got the bill for next semester today. Ouch. at least, after this, only 2 more!
though we did get a flyer in the mail today. Acura dealer having a big "insider" event saturday. Match my number to win an ILX lease, etc. and of course, super special pricing, and great trade values! But mostly, a $30 Target gift card just to show up!
maybe I could spin it to the wife that it is now unreliable, and we need to dump it?
Is the level sensor part of the cap? I was wondering how it worked. In any case, if it is just that, but the level is OK, should not be anything to worry about.
Sorry, guys, I think we only have 38 punches, counting suydam's Volt.
Congrats on the Volt. Unlike the new Prius, I actually like the styling on the current one better than the old model. Not sure what Toyota was thinking.
I'm going to "go light" for 2017 and guess an even 30. That's probably rather pessimistic though, considering that we have several new members, haven't heard from Mike for a while, and breld is likely going to punch a cool ten all on his own (with a little help from the missus)!
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Is the level sensor part of the cap? I was wondering how it worked. In any case, if it is just that, but the level is OK, should not be anything to worry about.
I'm just assuming it's like most every brake fluid sensor I have seen.
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At first the Japanese tried manufacturing as much as they could at home leaving only assembly for the U.S. But the U.S. redefined domestic content in terms of jobs and G.D.P. added.
dumb question, but I could pull the cap off and check it out, then put it back on, and not worry about getting air in the system and needing to bleed?
I know how brakes work conceptually, but have not touched them myself, since I replaced (well, helped my BIL) a set of shoes on my Duster back in HS!
Yes, you can do that. Can even top off the fluid. Air at the top of the fluid column isn't the problem, only below the master cylinder. You might also just check that the wires going to the resevoir haven't come loose.
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@qbrozen Congrats on the EX35, great cars. I still miss my G37x.
@suydam Also congrats on the Volt, I agree the new model looks better than the old one and it is a neat concept, look forward to hearing about your purchase experience and also your ownership experience!
Thanks Q. I'll do that tonight. Still have not figured out exactly where the sensor is but I'll pop the cap, look inside, make level is above min, and push on all the connectors.
Then have a beer and hope it worked.
Definitely don't want to buy and add brake fluid. Would probably go to mavis for a free brake system inspection, and let them do it!
Did he say if he noticed anything wrong during a test drive? I would think you'd notice something like a bad transmission in a test drive. Of course, I hear some people don't bother to do one.
That was part of his problem, he had an RDX before this and when it was in for the 30k service they gave him a TLX as a loaner. He absolutely loved the car, but the loaner was a 4-cyl with the 8-speed transmission. When he decided to trade he wanted the V6, did a short drive around the block since he had driven the loaner for a couple of days and assumed all was well, so he learned a lesson there.
He remains happy with the Tacoma but like most of us he is a CCBA so we'll see how long it lasts with the reduced fuel economy, tougher parking and lack of amenities (his TLX was the Advanced with Adaptive Cruise, cooled seats, etc.).
I'd agree with you for the most part, but I could see some transmission behaviors not exhibiting themselves during a test drive, depending on the route. Some of that sometimes comes through during more experience with the car on varying routes.
Really is a shame for what is overall a nice package from Acura. I did take a good test drive of the 4 cylinder model and didn't notice anything peculiar about that transmission.
The 4-cyl uses the 8 speed DSG so I don't think it's had the same issues, but I agree the TLX is overall a great package.
With that said the 9-speed wasn't a problem 100% of the time. I drove the car several times while visiting and probably put 1,000 - 1,500 miles on it. My experience was the problem was completely sporadic and I could never "make" the car act up, it just did it all on it's own. I'd guesstimate you felt it 30 - 40% of the time. With some car issues it's easy to see what causes the odd behavior, certain acceleration patterns, load conditions, etc. but this transmission just had a mind of its own.
I do think the problem got worse over time, the 1-2 and 2-3 shifts seemed to be much harsher the last time I drove it, a literal jerk and buck as it shifted.
How much fine print? They add a $1,999 pro pack first, and assume you qualify for all incentives? Just a nite about "includes all incentives" so who knows. But some strong values there.
Ok, I think I found the catch. Something is fishy. The $5,999 off sticker applies to vehicles that are marked IN TRANSIT. In stock vehicles have a $2999 off sticker.
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Ok, I think I found the catch. Something is fishy. The $5,999 off sticker applies to vehicles that are marked IN TRANSIT. In stock vehicles have a $2999 off sticker.
It's OK. I can wait.
So probably to get people in that need a car now, and don't want to wait 6 weeks until a unit arrives. Not like $3k off a 2017 is bad.
My local Audi guy told my son if you order a car, flat 8% off MSRP. just gotta wait 2-3 months.
Ok, I think I found the catch. Something is fishy. The $5,999 off sticker applies to vehicles that are marked IN TRANSIT. In stock vehicles have a $2999 off sticker.
Shoot....if someone could wait for the "incoming" vehicles (like say someone who frequents these boards), would be worth buying and having it shipped. Me personally, I'd be interested in the V6 Touring coupe.....that is, if I was in the market.....;)
Ok, I think I found the catch. Something is fishy. The $5,999 off sticker applies to vehicles that are marked IN TRANSIT. In stock vehicles have a $2999 off sticker.
Shoot....if someone could wait for the "incoming" vehicles (like say someone who frequents these boards), would be worth buying and having it shipped. Me personally, I'd be interested in the V6 Touring coupe.....that is, if I was in the market.....;)
There are still some 2016 V6 Coupes Around (EXL V6, EXL V6 w/ Nav, & Touring). They are pretty cars. I'd be very tempted by an EX-L V6 Coupe with a hefty discount off sticker.
There is also a 2017 Silver WRX Limited CVT that has been sitting on my dealer's lot (where I bought & service my Legacy) for a while. $1,600 & change off sticker ($32,005 Selling Price). With our current basement situation, I think if I came home with a new car, my wife would be less than pleased.
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Ok, I think I found the catch. Something is fishy. The $5,999 off sticker applies to vehicles that are marked IN TRANSIT. In stock vehicles have a $2999 off sticker.
It's OK. I can wait.
So probably to get people in that need a car now, and don't want to wait 6 weeks until a unit arrives. Not like $3k off a 2017 is bad.
My local Audi guy told my son if you order a car, flat 8% off MSRP. just gotta wait 2-3 months.
1. The redesigned Accord is coming out next year, sometime. I suspect there will be awesome deals on the outgoing 2017's. 2. We've always thought that 6% off the Audi MSRP was a good price - if the dealer is offering 8% for an ordered vehicle, without negotiation, I wonder how much more room there is to come down on that.
A huge discount on a leftover 17 would be nice, but I would get seduced by all the shiny new toys on the redesigned model. I really need a car that was just redone for 2017, left over next year.
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and congrats to suydam!
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Every year I think we are going to have a decrease in the number of punches, and each year I'm proved horribly wrong.
I'll be the first to submit a guess for 2017 - and I'll go with 33.
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my guess, could be a sensor problem? Any other ideas? I am not too worried about it, since the fluid level is fine. But I really hate the idea of having to take it in, and have to pay to have it looked at. Probably a dealer issue (not sure what a Mavis tire place would do beyond checking the fluid level and pads).
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Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
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though we did get a flyer in the mail today. Acura dealer having a big "insider" event saturday. Match my number to win an ILX lease, etc. and of course, super special pricing, and great trade values! But mostly, a $30 Target gift card just to show up!
maybe I could spin it to the wife that it is now unreliable, and we need to dump it?
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Congrats on the Volt. Unlike the new Prius, I actually like the styling on the current one better than the old model. Not sure what Toyota was thinking.
the thing that skewed everything so much this year was the TDI deal. So at 38, but without TDI arbitraging, we would not have been much over 30.
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if I can work out one of my convoluted plans, and sell the wife on it, I might be able to make it a 2-fer, and upgrade the RDX at the same time.
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I know how brakes work conceptually, but have not touched them myself, since I replaced (well, helped my BIL) a set of shoes on my Duster back in HS!
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No, not me personally!
I bet this year we don't break 25.
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I'll say 35, even without TDI arbitrage.
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https://www.cars.com/articles/the-2016-carscom-american-made-index-1420684865874/
(1) Camry, (2) Accord, (3) Sienna, (4) Odyssey, (5) Pilot, (6) Traverse, (7) Acadia, (8) Enclave
During the 1980's, the Reagan administration slapped strict import quotas on foreign made cars
that forced foreign manufacturers to build plants in the U.S. to make the cars that they wished
to sell. http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/1985/02/the-costly-truth-about-auto-import-quotas
At first the Japanese tried manufacturing as much as they could at home leaving only assembly
for the U.S. But the U.S. redefined domestic content in terms of jobs and G.D.P. added.
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@suydam Also congrats on the Volt, I agree the new model looks better than the old one and it is a neat concept, look forward to hearing about your purchase experience and also your ownership experience!
Then have a beer and hope it worked.
Definitely don't want to buy and add brake fluid. Would probably go to mavis for a free brake system inspection, and let them do it!
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He remains happy with the Tacoma but like most of us he is a CCBA so we'll see how long it lasts with the reduced fuel economy, tougher parking and lack of amenities (his TLX was the Advanced with Adaptive Cruise, cooled seats, etc.).
With that said the 9-speed wasn't a problem 100% of the time. I drove the car several times while visiting and probably put 1,000 - 1,500 miles on it. My experience was the problem was completely sporadic and I could never "make" the car act up, it just did it all on it's own. I'd guesstimate you felt it 30 - 40% of the time. With some car issues it's easy to see what causes the odd behavior, certain acceleration patterns, load conditions, etc. but this transmission just had a mind of its own.
I do think the problem got worse over time, the 1-2 and 2-3 shifts seemed to be much harsher the last time I drove it, a literal jerk and buck as it shifted.
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So probably to get people in that need a car now, and don't want to wait 6 weeks until a unit arrives. Not like $3k off a 2017 is bad.
My local Audi guy told my son if you order a car, flat 8% off MSRP. just gotta wait 2-3 months.
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There is also a 2017 Silver WRX Limited CVT that has been sitting on my dealer's lot (where I bought & service my Legacy) for a while. $1,600 & change off sticker ($32,005 Selling Price). With our current basement situation, I think if I came home with a new car, my wife would be less than pleased.
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2. We've always thought that 6% off the Audi MSRP was a good price - if the dealer is offering 8% for an ordered vehicle, without negotiation, I wonder how much more room there is to come down on that.
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A huge discount on a leftover 17 would be nice, but I would get seduced by all the shiny new toys on the redesigned model. I really need a car that was just redone for 2017, left over next year.
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