Lots of new models will be out by the time I am actively shopping in Q4. Too bad the nice new stuff won't be selling cheap yet! But deals to be had in December on leftover 2017s hopefully.
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I really like the start/stop feature my Fusion has. I find that I'm more patient when sitting at red lights. I can get caught at a couple of long ones on the way to work.
Only about 10% lighter on these particular rotors. They will definitely stop the car faster, but you don't want to tear chunks out sed meaning of your pads in the process. These are not racing rotors. They are zinc infused so they don'trust and all the screws are counter-sunk with smooth edge AND I already have high end ceramic pads installed. Any more questions? Oh, I only have 129 miles on the new rotors.
I am having them installed on the 25th!!!! , and he is coming here to do the job. My friend Scott hooked me up with a master mechanic that was let go because of issues between him and the new owners. I spoke to him for a half hour, and I have the word of my best friend as well that he does top notch work. $225 to install!!!! That is half what shops charge. Also, I have done brake jobs many times before, so I will be watching to make sure he has too. If I start heaaring Ummmm?? or aahhhh??? coming out his mouth he is done for.
Oh, I said "I only have 129 miles on the new rotors". What I meant was "I only have 129 miles on my new pads". Sorry about that. Yes The rotors are attached to the hub with two screws, to assist with installation..The rotors are pre-drilled to accommodate the two screws that are a little below the surface of the rotors. If my terminology is incorrect I am sorry. I am a computer engineer, not a carpenter.
Are you trying to say something about an error in my terminology or, the quality of the OEM Nakamoto rotors??? If so, why? I am sorry for the eager tone of my discussion.. However, the rotors WILL be installed next Saturday and I WILL be updating their feel, increased or decreased braking, and pad longevity. Also, you all know I will be honest about my decision to install them.
I made my annual pilgrimage to the Greater Twin Cities Auto Show yesterday. For the first time in many years, I spent almost no time looking at mid-sized sedans, because there's very little new in that realm. I went to check out the new Camry, but all they had was a sports model on a tilted, rotating platform (read: can't get inside) that was absolutely hideous, IMO. It was white with black roof and black trim and wheels. My oldest son was put off by the looks also, and I told him the lower trims might look better. He noted it looked "angry" in front, and in fact a lot of cars including most Toyotas seem to have that "angry" nose these days.
I spent most of my time looking at new small cars like the Hyundai Ioniq (my younger son's favorite car from the show, and one of my favorites also), the Kia Niro (another favorite of mine), the Toyota iA (the only Toyota I'd consider buying except the 86), the Mazda3, the Civic hatchback (I like the old style Civic hatches better), and the Impreza ($27k and no rear center armrest??), and small SUVs like the new CR-V (nicely done inside and out), Tucson, Sportage, CX-5, HR-V (love the magic seats!), and Rogue Sport (like a Rogue but with a cramped rear seat).
I won't need to get a new car for myself or my wife for at least 3 years, but if I had to get one today (e.g. car is totaled in an accident) I'd probably get an Ioniq or Niro or slightly used Mazda3 for myself and a slightly used CX-5 or HR-V for my wife (she needs the higher seating position of an SUV and doesn't like driving a brand new vehicle).
Angry "faces" on sports or sporty cars/sports cars/muscle cars have been a selling point for 60 years...and now appear on almost every car...as kids with little money want either an angry, or a funky car. If I was a kid I would go for a Veloster....and if insurance prevented that a Mazda 3 Coupe or hatchback.
I made my annual pilgrimage to the Greater Twin Cities Auto Show yesterday. For the first time in many years, I spent almost no time looking at mid-sized sedans, because there's very little new in that realm. I went to check out the new Camry, but all they had was a sports model on a tilted, rotating platform (read: can't get inside) that was absolutely hideous, IMO. It was white with black roof and black trim and wheels. My oldest son was put off by the looks also, and I told him the lower trims might look better. He noted it looked "angry" in front, and in fact a lot of cars including most Toyotas seem to have that "angry" nose these days.
I spent most of my time looking at new small cars like the Hyundai Ioniq (my younger son's favorite car from the show, and one of my favorites also), the Kia Niro (another favorite of mine), the Toyota iA (the only Toyota I'd consider buying except the 86), the Mazda3, the Civic hatchback (I like the old style Civic hatches better), and the Impreza ($27k and no rear center armrest??), and small SUVs like the new CR-V (nicely done inside and out), Tucson, Sportage, CX-5, HR-V (love the magic seats!), and Rogue Sport (like a Rogue but with a cramped rear seat).
I won't need to get a new car for myself or my wife for at least 3 years, but if I had to get one today (e.g. car is totaled in an accident) I'd probably get an Ioniq or Niro or slightly used Mazda3 for myself and a slightly used CX-5 or HR-V for my wife (she needs the higher seating position of an SUV and doesn't like driving a brand new vehicle).
Angry "faces" on sports or sporty cars/sports cars/muscle cars have been a selling point for 60 years...and now appear on almost every car...as kids with little money want either an angry, or a funky car. If I was a kid I would go for a Veloster....and if insurance prevented that a Mazda 3 Coupe or hatchback.
The Neon sold with its "HAPPY" face. Of course owners weren't happy if they kept them past the warranty period.
'15 Audi Misano Red Pearl S4, '16 Audi TTS Daytona Gray Pearl, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
I made my annual pilgrimage to the Greater Twin Cities Auto Show yesterday. For the first time in many years, I spent almost no time looking at mid-sized sedans, because there's very little new in that realm. I went to check out the new Camry, but all they had was a sports model on a tilted, rotating platform (read: can't get inside) that was absolutely hideous, IMO. It was white with black roof and black trim and wheels. My oldest son was put off by the looks also, and I told him the lower trims might look better. He noted it looked "angry" in front, and in fact a lot of cars including most Toyotas seem to have that "angry" nose these days.
I spent most of my time looking at new small cars like the Hyundai Ioniq (my younger son's favorite car from the show, and one of my favorites also), the Kia Niro (another favorite of mine), the Toyota iA (the only Toyota I'd consider buying except the 86), the Mazda3, the Civic hatchback (I like the old style Civic hatches better), and the Impreza ($27k and no rear center armrest??), and small SUVs like the new CR-V (nicely done inside and out), Tucson, Sportage, CX-5, HR-V (love the magic seats!), and Rogue Sport (like a Rogue but with a cramped rear seat).
I won't need to get a new car for myself or my wife for at least 3 years, but if I had to get one today (e.g. car is totaled in an accident) I'd probably get an Ioniq or Niro or slightly used Mazda3 for myself and a slightly used CX-5 or HR-V for my wife (she needs the higher seating position of an SUV and doesn't like driving a brand new vehicle).
Angry "faces" on sports or sporty cars/sports cars/muscle cars have been a selling point for 60 years...and now appear on almost every car...as kids with little money want either an angry, or a funky car. If I was a kid I would go for a Veloster....and if insurance prevented that a Mazda 3 Coupe or hatchback.
The Neon sold with its "HAPPY" face. Of course owners weren't happy if they kept them past the warranty period.
I think many Neon owners were not happy with their cars even under warranty.I bet complaints like "My mirror fell off" or "The hood blew off in the wind and the engine ejected", etc etc. etc were common. (well maybe not EXACTLY the examples I quoted), but you get the idea.
I made my annual pilgrimage to the Greater Twin Cities Auto Show yesterday. For the first time in many years, I spent almost no time looking at mid-sized sedans, because there's very little new in that realm. I went to check out the new Camry, but all they had was a sports model on a tilted, rotating platform (read: can't get inside) that was absolutely hideous, IMO. It was white with black roof and black trim and wheels. My oldest son was put off by the looks also, and I told him the lower trims might look better. He noted it looked "angry" in front, and in fact a lot of cars including most Toyotas seem to have that "angry" nose these days.
I spent most of my time looking at new small cars like the Hyundai Ioniq (my younger son's favorite car from the show, and one of my favorites also), the Kia Niro (another favorite of mine), the Toyota iA (the only Toyota I'd consider buying except the 86), the Mazda3, the Civic hatchback (I like the old style Civic hatches better), and the Impreza ($27k and no rear center armrest??), and small SUVs like the new CR-V (nicely done inside and out), Tucson, Sportage, CX-5, HR-V (love the magic seats!), and Rogue Sport (like a Rogue but with a cramped rear seat).
I won't need to get a new car for myself or my wife for at least 3 years, but if I had to get one today (e.g. car is totaled in an accident) I'd probably get an Ioniq or Niro or slightly used Mazda3 for myself and a slightly used CX-5 or HR-V for my wife (she needs the higher seating position of an SUV and doesn't like driving a brand new vehicle).
Angry "faces" on sports or sporty cars/sports cars/muscle cars have been a selling point for 60 years...and now appear on almost every car...as kids with little money want either an angry, or a funky car. If I was a kid I would go for a Veloster....and if insurance prevented that a Mazda 3 Coupe or hatchback.
The Neon sold with its "HAPPY" face. Of course owners weren't happy if they kept them past the warranty period.
There was a time period when my company reached a new low with the company cars being provided. We had a slew of Sundance/Shadow cars in the early 90s, so naturally when the Neon replaced them in '95 we got those too. A white '95 Neon Sport was my first company car. It was awful in just about every way imaginable, but the really sad part was that it was still better than the last run of Ford Tempos we had alongside them. My particular car was also a little more "upscale" than the non-Sport Neons that followed in the next couple of years. The '97 Sunfire I got after doing 2 years' time in my Neon seemed like a Cadillac in comparison.
2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2019 Ford Mustang GT Premium, 2016 Kia Optima SX, 2013 Ford F-150 King Ranch, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am WS6, 2001 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic
Funny, when my Neon Sport was new, I didn't think it was awful. When it ran, I actually liked the car. The problem was that something or other caused a shop visit every 4 months or so, and after the 3 year warranty expired, those visits became more like every 3 months, and were several multipliers more expensive each time.
Also, by the time it was 3 years old all the fasteners and adhesives holding the car together seemed to fail, and it would rattle and make noises so frequently and numerous that you were better off counting the parts that didn't rattle or make noises.
The 3-speed auto was lame and short-lived. The AC system had a 3 year lifespan. The head gaskets were a guaranteed failure in the first 50K miles.
My aftermarket sounds system was good though! The stock one wasn't bad.
I'm really glad I never got hit in a collision by another vehicle (or collided myself into another vehicle) while I was in it. Anti-lock brakes and dual front airbags were the best thing about that car.
'15 Audi Misano Red Pearl S4, '16 Audi TTS Daytona Gray Pearl, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
Funny, when my Neon Sport was new, I didn't think it was awful. When it ran, I actually liked the car. The problem was that something or other caused a shop visit every 4 months or so, and after the 3 year warranty expired, those visits became more like every 3 months, and were several multipliers more expensive each time.
Also, by the time it was 3 years old all the fasteners and adhesives holding the car together seemed to fail, and it would rattle and make noises so frequently and numerous that you were better off counting the parts that didn't rattle or make noises.
The 3-speed auto was lame and short-lived. The AC system had a 3 year lifespan. The head gaskets were a guaranteed failure in the first 50K miles.
My aftermarket sounds system was good though! The stock one wasn't bad.
I'm really glad I never got hit in a collision by another vehicle (or collided myself into another vehicle) while I was in it. Anti-lock brakes and dual front airbags were the best thing about that car.
The frameless doors that made it sound like the windows were down on the highway, when they were actually sealed shut, was my favorite....
2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2019 Ford Mustang GT Premium, 2016 Kia Optima SX, 2013 Ford F-150 King Ranch, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am WS6, 2001 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic
Funny, when my Neon Sport was new, I didn't think it was awful. When it ran, I actually liked the car. The problem was that something or other caused a shop visit every 4 months or so, and after the 3 year warranty expired, those visits became more like every 3 months, and were several multipliers more expensive each time.
Also, by the time it was 3 years old all the fasteners and adhesives holding the car together seemed to fail, and it would rattle and make noises so frequently and numerous that you were better off counting the parts that didn't rattle or make noises.
The 3-speed auto was lame and short-lived. The AC system had a 3 year lifespan. The head gaskets were a guaranteed failure in the first 50K miles.
My aftermarket sounds system was good though! The stock one wasn't bad.
I'm really glad I never got hit in a collision by another vehicle (or collided myself into another vehicle) while I was in it. Anti-lock brakes and dual front airbags were the best thing about that car.
The frameless doors that made it sound like the windows were down on the highway, when they were actually sealed shut, was my favorite....
hah! That was caused actually by the ill-installed weather stripping seals around the doors and windows. They would start to come undone and slip out from the seams; allowing extra air and wind inside the cabin.
My TTS has frame-less upper windows, and doesn't suffer the same problem. Interestingly, they programmed the car to lower the windows 1/4" every time the door is opened, and after you shut them, the windows close upward completely. German-engineering.
Of course, (if/when) I need a new window regulator right after my warranty expires, I'll be less enthusiastic.
'15 Audi Misano Red Pearl S4, '16 Audi TTS Daytona Gray Pearl, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
Funny, when my Neon Sport was new, I didn't think it was awful. When it ran, I actually liked the car. The problem was that something or other caused a shop visit every 4 months or so, and after the 3 year warranty expired, those visits became more like every 3 months, and were several multipliers more expensive each time.
Also, by the time it was 3 years old all the fasteners and adhesives holding the car together seemed to fail, and it would rattle and make noises so frequently and numerous that you were better off counting the parts that didn't rattle or make noises.
The 3-speed auto was lame and short-lived. The AC system had a 3 year lifespan. The head gaskets were a guaranteed failure in the first 50K miles.
My aftermarket sounds system was good though! The stock one wasn't bad.
I'm really glad I never got hit in a collision by another vehicle (or collided myself into another vehicle) while I was in it. Anti-lock brakes and dual front airbags were the best thing about that car.
The frameless doors that made it sound like the windows were down on the highway, when they were actually sealed shut, was my favorite....
hah! That was caused actually by the ill-installed weather stripping seals around the doors and windows. They would start to come undone and slip out from the seams; allowing extra air and wind inside the cabin.
My TTS has frame-less upper windows, and doesn't suffer the same problem. Interestingly, they programmed the car to lower the windows 1/4" every time the door is opened, and after you shut them, the windows close upward completely. German-engineering.
Of course, (if/when) I need a new window regulator right after my warranty expires, I'll be less enthusiastic.
My Mustangs, prior and current, do that too. Gives a much better seal.
2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2019 Ford Mustang GT Premium, 2016 Kia Optima SX, 2013 Ford F-150 King Ranch, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am WS6, 2001 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic
Be curious to read about the results of adding the better slotted brakes on the Optima. Am thinking of doing something similar with my Golf once I need front/rear brakes. Am betting there are better/cheaper brake parts in the aftermarket that will do a better job than the oem brakes. Not that hard on brakes but, like them to bite when touched enough so that there's minimal bake pedal fade, those few inches that when pushed, nothing happens. Prefer a linear brake pedal feel with minimal brake dust. Having the 30K service done in a couple of weeks and found out it includes the brake fluid being changed. Have heard that 3 years/36 months is the optimal time to do this procedure in most vehicles though most just pass on it. Had it done on my '06 Civic but closer to the 40K mark. Makes sense actually because brakes are one of the more important parts of any vehicle and have heard the fluid can break down with water or air or even dirt particles. Very glad that VW includes it in the 30K service, something we both prepaid for when paying for our vehicles. Since we'd both never owned German vehicles before, we erred on the side of caution and both bought the 20K and 30K at a supposedly discounted price. So, will be very interested to hear about the results. Have found a very good indie VW/Audi shop right down the street so we'll have an option of who to use after our warranties run out. We both bought our vehicles and as long as they stay reliable and somewhat "cheap to keep", they'll both stay in the fleet. And so far, we're both very pleased with them both. With my passion for the automobile, am always looking ahead to the next vehicle even when I'm not in the market. Enjoy doing the research actually.
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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)
Funny, when my Neon Sport was new, I didn't think it was awful. When it ran, I actually liked the car. The problem was that something or other caused a shop visit every 4 months or so, and after the 3 year warranty expired, those visits became more like every 3 months, and were several multipliers more expensive each time.
Also, by the time it was 3 years old all the fasteners and adhesives holding the car together seemed to fail, and it would rattle and make noises so frequently and numerous that you were better off counting the parts that didn't rattle or make noises.
The 3-speed auto was lame and short-lived. The AC system had a 3 year lifespan. The head gaskets were a guaranteed failure in the first 50K miles.
My aftermarket sounds system was good though! The stock one wasn't bad.
I'm really glad I never got hit in a collision by another vehicle (or collided myself into another vehicle) while I was in it. Anti-lock brakes and dual front airbags were the best thing about that car.
The frameless doors that made it sound like the windows were down on the highway, when they were actually sealed shut, was my favorite....
hah! That was caused actually by the ill-installed weather stripping seals around the doors and windows. They would start to come undone and slip out from the seams; allowing extra air and wind inside the cabin.
My TTS has frame-less upper windows, and doesn't suffer the same problem. Interestingly, they programmed the car to lower the windows 1/4" every time the door is opened, and after you shut them, the windows close upward completely. German-engineering.
Of course, (if/when) I need a new window regulator right after my warranty expires, I'll be less enthusiastic.
My Mustangs, prior and current, do that too. Gives a much better seal.
I think the first car that had that feature was the 1991 BMW 850i. From that point on Munich installed it in on all their coupes.
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Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
I got a chance to drive a new Optima (1600 miles on it) when I needed a rental in San Diego this week. It was a base model, but very sharp looking in a dark cherry with black interior. I thought the interior was much nicer looking than that of the base Sonata, which I rented and drove for 3000 miles in December. The alloys were also very sharp for a base trim car. The car was smooth and quiet on the road, with plenty of power. About the only thing I didn't like about the car compared to the Sonata was that the Sonata's greenhouse seemed airier; I had a "sitting in a tub" feeling in the Optima. And the steering wheel controls were more confusing than the Sonata's (and also compared to those on my Forte5). But a very impressive car considering the price, and if I were in the market for a mid-sized sedan I'd give it serious consideration.
No posts in nearly 3 weeks! Another sign that mid-sized sedans are a dying breed?
Why is that? So many great CUVs? Compact cars that have the interior room of a mid-sized sedan from not many years ago--and come in not only sedan form, but more versatile hatchbacks... for less money than a mid-sized sedan?
Think about it... if a person or family is going to buy a vehicle for primary use today, what would they tend to buy: a versatile CUV/SUV or hatchback or wagon, or a sedan? And consider what is becoming the 2nd or 3rd car for many families today: Uber, or Lyft, or car-sharing services.
Then there's the future impact of self-driving cars. THAT boggles the mind as to what it will do to the auto industry and all of the industries and businesses that support the auto industry. Not today, or tomorrow. But in 10-15 years, for sure. In that future state, most mid-sized cars that are sold (those that are still sold) will be purchased and maintained by only a handful of companies. Will we still have the stylish, powerful, fun-to-drive mid-sized sedans like we have today, ala Honda Accord, Mazda6, Ford Fusion, Kia Optima et. al.? Or will they be merely "mobile boxes" we schlepp around in from place to place, under computer control, while we play with our mobile devices?
one of our cars is always going to be something with utility (like the RDX). And needs to be good enough to travel with when we need the room. The other car, can really be anything, but for various reasons is likely to be a sedan. But I am flexible, and would not mind a small CUV or wagon either.
oh yeah. I forgot to add, to me, the larger compacts now (Elantra, Jetta, etc.) are actually what I consider mid sized, and more the size that I prefer. The primary advantage to the sonata, etc. size class is that even with the same engine, you get a much bigger gas tank!
yup. I consider the big ones like my Sonata to be full sized. Whenever I see it in profile it shocks me as to exactly how big it looks (and really is). Hey, if that is what you want, more power to you!
Haven't driven my Fusion on any trips since I got it back in October. Still under 3k miles on it. Did make a couple of trips to the airport and the weather has warmed up. Been averaging 27 mpg, but the computer is sitting on almost 32 mpg. I previously posted on another discussion that my SIL drove it and said the start/stop was much smoother than her XT5.
Now is that runs as in driving quickly over to the store, or as in after you get a hefty speeding ticket fine driving there
I think that's the sales pitch to Police Departments. You won't be able to catch them for speeding tickets unless you have the same model yourself to catch them.
'15 Audi Misano Red Pearl S4, '16 Audi TTS Daytona Gray Pearl, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
I think that's the sales pitch to Police Departments. You won't be able to catch them for speeding tickets unless you have the same model yourself to catch them.
To which the classic answer is - you can't outrun a Motorola.
I got a flyer from my local dealer this week. You can do a nothing down lease (just pay tax and tags) on a Sonata SE with a payment below $200/month. Lot of car for the money.
It's funny they don't mention you can lease any car with enough money down for $29/week. Heck, why not start calling it $4/day. For the price of a Starbucks Cappuccino, you could drive XYZ; come on down!
'15 Audi Misano Red Pearl S4, '16 Audi TTS Daytona Gray Pearl, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
I got a flyer from my local dealer this week. You can do a nothing down lease (just pay tax and tags) on a Sonata SE with a payment below $200/month. Lot of car for the money.
Enlighten us on how high/low the SE model is in the Sonata lineup. What does it include/exclude?
'15 Audi Misano Red Pearl S4, '16 Audi TTS Daytona Gray Pearl, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
I got a flyer from my local dealer this week. You can do a nothing down lease (just pay tax and tags) on a Sonata SE with a payment below $200/month. Lot of car for the money.
Enlighten us on how high/low the SE model is in the Sonata lineup. What does it include/exclude?
'15 Audi Misano Red Pearl S4, '16 Audi TTS Daytona Gray Pearl, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
Some great deals in this class. Even a $23k sticker sonata SE is pretty well equipped, and can probably get one for $18k street price, brand new full warranty. Makes buying used a tougher sell if that is all the car you need.
It's probably a wash. The difference is ~$5600, comparing the 7 year finance with 2 x 39 month leases. If the car is well maintained, it should be worth at least that after 7 years. The main benefit of the finance is nothing up front plus you can get out any time you want by selling the car. Leases are much harder to get out of. Given that, and the fact I maintain my cars well, I'd probably go with the finance--still a very low monthly payment.
Spent more time driving the Passat. Liking it. Feels smaller than it is, mostly because of big windows and good visibility. Easy to drive. Quick too. Might keep on list if I want another big sedan, to get a cheap lease at year end. Would be quite happy to drive one like I have, for barely over $200/month! Only missing some version of navigation, and I think the 17s would have car play to address that. Otherwise, has exactly what I need, so all good.
yes, it was the 1.8t. very nice in this car. Not really that much heavier than a Jetta, so plenty of oomph. Plus it is a nice punchy engine that feels probably quicker than it actually is (which is still plenty quick)
Spent more time driving the Passat. Liking it. Feels smaller than it is, mostly because of big windows and good visibility. Easy to drive. Quick too. Might keep on list if I want another big sedan, to get a cheap lease at year end. Would be quite happy to drive one like I have, for barely over $200/month! Only missing some version of navigation, and I think the 17s would have car play to address that. Otherwise, has exactly what I need, so all good.
yes, it was the 1.8t. very nice in this car. Not really that much heavier than a Jetta, so plenty of oomph. Plus it is a nice punchy engine that feels probably quicker than it actually is (which is still plenty quick)
I had a loaner Passat with the 1.8T, and enjoyed it a lot, as well. Wife even enjoyed it, which is saying something.
Could see that as my next ride, unless I get something else.
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I can get caught at a couple of long ones on the way to work.
Sorry about that.
Yes The rotors are attached to the hub with two screws, to assist with installation..The rotors are pre-drilled to accommodate the two screws that are a little below the surface of the rotors. If my terminology is incorrect I am sorry. I am a computer engineer, not a carpenter.
Are you trying to say something about an error in my terminology or, the quality of the OEM Nakamoto rotors??? If so, why? I am sorry for the eager tone of my discussion.. However, the rotors WILL be installed next Saturday and I WILL be updating their feel, increased or decreased braking, and pad longevity. Also, you all know I will be honest about my decision to install them.
2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2019 Ford Mustang GT Premium, 2016 Kia Optima SX, 2013 Ford F-150 King Ranch, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am WS6, 2001 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic
Also, by the time it was 3 years old all the fasteners and adhesives holding the car together seemed to fail, and it would rattle and make noises so frequently and numerous that you were better off counting the parts that didn't rattle or make noises.
The 3-speed auto was lame and short-lived. The AC system had a 3 year lifespan. The head gaskets were a guaranteed failure in the first 50K miles.
My aftermarket sounds system was good though! The stock one wasn't bad.
I'm really glad I never got hit in a collision by another vehicle (or collided myself into another vehicle) while I was in it. Anti-lock brakes and dual front airbags were the best thing about that car.
2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2019 Ford Mustang GT Premium, 2016 Kia Optima SX, 2013 Ford F-150 King Ranch, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am WS6, 2001 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic
hah! That was caused actually by the ill-installed weather stripping seals around the doors and windows. They would start to come undone and slip out from the seams; allowing extra air and wind inside the cabin.
My TTS has frame-less upper windows, and doesn't suffer the same problem. Interestingly, they programmed the car to lower the windows 1/4" every time the door is opened, and after you shut them, the windows close upward completely. German-engineering.
Of course, (if/when) I need a new window regulator right after my warranty expires, I'll be less enthusiastic.
My TTS has frame-less upper windows, and doesn't suffer the same problem. Interestingly, they programmed the car to lower the windows 1/4" every time the door is opened, and after you shut them, the windows close upward completely. German-engineering.
Of course, (if/when) I need a new window regulator right after my warranty expires, I'll be less enthusiastic.
My Mustangs, prior and current, do that too. Gives a much better seal.
2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2019 Ford Mustang GT Premium, 2016 Kia Optima SX, 2013 Ford F-150 King Ranch, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am WS6, 2001 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic
Having the 30K service done in a couple of weeks and found out it includes the brake fluid being changed. Have heard that 3 years/36 months is the optimal time to do this procedure in most vehicles though most just pass on it. Had it done on my '06 Civic but closer to the 40K mark. Makes sense actually because brakes are one of the more important parts of any vehicle and have heard the fluid can break down with water or air or even dirt particles. Very glad that VW includes it in the 30K service, something we both prepaid for when paying for our vehicles. Since we'd both never owned German vehicles before, we erred on the side of caution and both bought the 20K and 30K at a supposedly discounted price.
So, will be very interested to hear about the results. Have found a very good indie VW/Audi shop right down the street so we'll have an option of who to use after our warranties run out. We both bought our vehicles and as long as they stay reliable and somewhat "cheap to keep", they'll both stay in the fleet. And so far, we're both very pleased with them both. With my passion for the automobile, am always looking ahead to the next vehicle even when I'm not in the market. Enjoy doing the research actually.
The Sandman
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)
I think the first car that had that feature was the 1991 BMW 850i. From that point on Munich installed it in on all their coupes.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport 2020 C43 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Why is that? So many great CUVs? Compact cars that have the interior room of a mid-sized sedan from not many years ago--and come in not only sedan form, but more versatile hatchbacks... for less money than a mid-sized sedan?
Think about it... if a person or family is going to buy a vehicle for primary use today, what would they tend to buy: a versatile CUV/SUV or hatchback or wagon, or a sedan? And consider what is becoming the 2nd or 3rd car for many families today: Uber, or Lyft, or car-sharing services.
Then there's the future impact of self-driving cars. THAT boggles the mind as to what it will do to the auto industry and all of the industries and businesses that support the auto industry. Not today, or tomorrow. But in 10-15 years, for sure. In that future state, most mid-sized cars that are sold (those that are still sold) will be purchased and maintained by only a handful of companies. Will we still have the stylish, powerful, fun-to-drive mid-sized sedans like we have today, ala Honda Accord, Mazda6, Ford Fusion, Kia Optima et. al.? Or will they be merely "mobile boxes" we schlepp around in from place to place, under computer control, while we play with our mobile devices?
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
'17 Chevy Volt Premiere
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Did make a couple of trips to the airport and the weather has warmed up.
Been averaging 27 mpg, but the computer is sitting on almost 32 mpg.
I previously posted on another discussion that my SIL drove it and said the start/stop was much smoother than her XT5.
17 actually has a financing incentive too.
Every mid size sedan just dropped in value.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I find it hard to believe there are any "weekly" payment buyers out there. Just a sales 101 trick.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Could see that as my next ride, unless I get something else.
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