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abacomike

Down here, the media has devoted more than 50% of their news broadcasts to the apprehension of this guy who sent out those bombs to prominent Democrats and other media outlets.  He lived, at times, in Aventura which is an upscale community in far north Miami Beach adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean.  My parents had a condo in that community in the 1970’s through the end of the 1980’s.  

It seems as though many things seem to happen down here in South Florida - the school shooting in February 3 miles from me; the bomb maker; Trump’s winter home; hurricanes; etc.  Not the Shang-ra-lah it used to be in the 1930’s through the 1990’s.

ronsteve

stickguy said:

cabin filter change on an Accord is something a 5 year can do. Very easy if you are willing to look in the manual for how to do it (or these days, Youtube). RDX is just is easy, so don't pay the dealer to do it. My old TL was a little more complicated, and needed a screw driver.

the only one I would not do was the Volvo S40. The was in the driver's footwell, and you had to remove the brake pedal to do it. Not to mention contorting into that small space. Dealer I think was 1+ hour labor to do the job. I looked at it and said I was not doing it. I have no clue if in the 7 years/115K miles of it's life until I sold it if that filter was ever changed.

On a more recent generation Accord, maybe, but back in 2002? No thanks. RDX does look much easier, so I have made the mental note for a couple years down the road, or whenever it decides it needs those filters changed.

iluvmysephia1

Good morning, crew. "Champagne wishes and caviar dreams."


2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo 6-speed

It's down to this 2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo. 6-speeds, tinted windows, heated leather seats, black exterior color, charcoal interior, selling for $15,272. 12,531 miles.

Yes, the hunt continues, car freaks.

ronsteve

snakeweasel said:

The battery on the sebring lasted 7 years but it is a pain to replace. It's behind the wheel well and you practically have to take the front end apart to replace it. Supposively it's to protect the battery from the engine heat.

I figure that's why my V70 had it all the way in the back. It worked... got 9 years and 147K from the original battery, and the cue to replace it was that the computer started throwing airbag faults because the battery voltage was low.

stickguy

seems like a good value on the Sentra. Should go buy it. Let us know how it drives on the way home. Be careful you don't get a ticket.

roadburner

The OEM battery in my ti lasted over 10 years. It was working fine when I replaced it but BMWs of that vintage had a penchant for dying without any warning and I didn't want to wind up stranded somewhere.

stickguy

my experience with Honda's has been that their OEM batteries don't last. Getting 5 years out of one of those is pretty much the most you can hope for, and I had to replace a couple earlier than that (more in the 3 year range). Always went aftermarket for something with a lot more juice, because they were also very marginal power wise, especially if you spent time in the frozen north country.

abacomike

iluvmysephia1 said:

Good morning, crew. "Champagne wishes and caviar dreams."
 

2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo 6-speed

It's down to this 2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo. 6-speeds, tinted windows, heated leather seats, black exterior color, charcoal interior, selling for $15,272. 12,531 miles.

Yes, the hunt continues, car freaks.

You mean the “hunt” is over!  You said it was “...down to this 2017 Nisan Sentra...!”  Call me when you get it home! 

roadburner

The ti is back in the garage; the pinion seal was an easy fix; the A/C less so. I figured the system was low on R-134a- nope, fully charged after 23 years and 146,000 miles. The problem was a failed compressor clutch. My SA and I agreed that-considering the price of the clutch-it was better to go with a new compressor. The only problem is that there are none in the U.S.- so... we await one from Germany. It may take a while, but with highs in the upper 50s the lack of A/C is not an issue.

tjc78

At least it’s 134 and not R12.

graphicguy

benjaminh said:

stickguy said:

engineers are working with space limitations, need to balance weight, stuff like that. Too many don't care about owners down the line that have to deal with problems. especially German ones!

Apparently Volvo too.

I wonder where this is on my TLX. Maybe I'll search youtube at some point.

TLX is easy. @stickguy video is a good one. Took me all of 2 minutes to change mine. Only thing that didn’t go exactly to plan was putting the shelf back in. You have to line it up exactly, or it will just flop around in the compartment. No biggy!

Air box under the hood is just as easy to get to. Right on top and to the right (as you’re facing the engine). Pull down two metal tabs, lift the top of the air box and slide the filter out. Slide the new filter in. Place the top of the air box back on. Reclip the metal retainers.

Too easy. Save yourself enough for dinner with the GF or wife.

sda

stickguy said:

TLX has the same setup as the RDX, in the back of the glove box. Unlike the Accord or Odyssey, no need to drop the door. If this takes you more than 2 minutes to do, you are not trying very hard. Super easy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ei0zuigWjEQ

That's the easiest one I've seen yet. I always change the cabin filter myself on the Pilot and Accord for less than $40, and much less than the dealer would charge me for just one. Another reason to consider a CPO TLX!

qbrozen

roadburner said:

The ti is back in the garage; the pinion seal was an easy fix; the A/C less so. I figured the system was low on R-134a- nope, fully charged after 23 years and 146,000 miles. The problem was a failed compressor clutch. My SA and I agreed that-considering the price of the clutch-it was better to go with a new compressor. The only problem is that there are none in the U.S.- so... we await one from Germany. It may take a while, but with highs in the upper 50s the lack of A/C is not an issue.

I guess through a dealer, none are in the states. But 3rd party suppliers have them in stock. 

driver100

stickguy said:

engineers are working with space limitations, need to balance weight, stuff like that. Too many don't care about owners down the line that have to deal with problems. especially German ones!

What about snakes Sebring? Battery behind the wheel well to keep it warm...that deserves an excellence in engineering award.

driver100

iluvmysephia1 said:

Good morning, crew. "Champagne wishes and caviar dreams."


2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo 6-speed

It's down to this 2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo. 6-speeds, tinted windows, heated leather seats, black exterior color, charcoal interior, selling for $15,272. 12,531 miles.

Yes, the hunt continues, car freaks.

After all this time and you come up with black on black?

What happened to the NISMO?

driver100

sda said:

stickguy said:

TLX has the same setup as the RDX, in the back of the glove box. Unlike the Accord or Odyssey, no need to drop the door. If this takes you more than 2 minutes to do, you are not trying very hard. Super easy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ei0zuigWjEQ

That's the easiest one I've seen yet. I always change the cabin filter myself on the Pilot and Accord for less than $40, and much less than the dealer would charge me for just one. Another reason to consider a CPO TLX!

It is still lot harder than it should be....especially for the average owner. I think they make it hard so you will get it done by the dealer during regular servicing....extra profit for the dealership.

tjc78

driver100 said:

Good morning, crew. "Champagne wishes and caviar dreams."


2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo 6-speed

It's down to this 2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo. 6-speeds, tinted windows, heated leather seats, black exterior color, charcoal interior, selling for $15,272. 12,531 miles.

Yes, the hunt continues, car freaks.

After all this time and you come up with black on black? What happened to the NISMO?

Don’t feed the trolls....  I swear he comes in here, posts a random Sentra and bugs out for a few days just to get a rise out of us.  

Any one of us could find the perfect Sentra SR, NISMO, special edition whatever in 20 mins of Google action.  Add in two or three emails and be done with the car in the driveway in time to take the wife to dinner 

graphicguy

tjc78 said:

driver100 said:

Good morning, crew. "Champagne wishes and caviar dreams."


2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo 6-speed

It's down to this 2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo. 6-speeds, tinted windows, heated leather seats, black exterior color, charcoal interior, selling for $15,272. 12,531 miles.

Yes, the hunt continues, car freaks.

After all this time and you come up with black on black?

What happened to the NISMO?

Don’t feed the trolls....  I swear he comes in here, posts a random Sentra and bugs out for a few days just to get a rise out of us.  

Any one of us could find the perfect Sentra SR, NISMO, special edition whatever in 20 mins of Google action.  Add in two or three emails and be done with the car in the driveway in time to take the wife to dinner 

FWIW....

Your choice of colors.


Have any of these here Monday.

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-2017-Nissan-Sentra-SR-Turbo-t69252

driver100

Nice work GG, there are at least 20 shown, many that are even better deals, some with lower mileage, and most were better interior and exterior colors.

roadburner

I can't wrap my mind around using the words "champagne," "caviar," and "Sentra" in the same paragraph.

dino001

Lord have merci.

abacomike

roadburner said:

I can't wrap my mind around using the words "champagne," "caviar," and "Sentra" in the same paragraph.

When I was in auto sales and sales management, it never took me more than 10-20 minutes to tell the difference between a car buyer and a tire kicker just wasting my time.

jmonroe1

abacomike said:

roadburner said:

I can't wrap my mind around using the words "champagne," "caviar," and "Sentra" in the same paragraph.

When I was in auto sales and sales management, it never took me more than 10-20 minutes to tell the difference between a car buyer and a tire kicker just wasting my time.  I’d be embarrassed if a tire kicker fooled me for 6-8 months!  Thus I am not embarrassed because no one fooled me - especially after reading a hundred or so posts with tons of pictures! 

You'd think Edmunds could give us a little help by squelching this. If it takes a dues bump, I'm in.

jmonroe

imidazol97

jmonroe1 said:

You'd think Edmunds could give us a little help by squelching this. If it takes a dues bump, I'm in.
jmonroe

Yeah. You're in. But what about jmonroe1?

abacomike

jmonroe1 said:

roadburner said:

I can't wrap my mind around using the words "champagne," "caviar," and "Sentra" in the same paragraph.

When I was in auto sales and sales management, it never took me more than 10-20 minutes to tell the difference between a car buyer and a tire kicker just wasting my time.  I’d be embarrassed if a tire kicker fooled me for 6-8 months!  Thus I am not embarrassed because no one fooled me - especially after reading a hundred or so posts with tons of pictures! 

You'd think Edmunds could give us a little help by squelching this. If it takes a dues bump, I'm in. jmonroe

Feel better now?

28firefighter

Not to get political, but I’m truly sickened by the news out of Pittsburgh today. Many friends live in Squirrel Hill. I used to attend Tree of Life (amongst others) during my time in college and grad school for various events. 

Not even sure what else to say. 

roadburner

Me too.

suydam

That really hits home. Awful.

pensfan83

It's sobering to say the least and like others I can't wrap my head around it.

abacomike

Hitler might be dead along with his minions, but his legacy continues to provide the impetus for antisemitism and devastating cruelty against Jews. The same is true for those who would do harm to innocent Muslims in their mosques or African Americans in their churches or Asian Americans or Americans of Hispanic decent.  Humanity can be cruel and hostile toward anyone who looks different or thinks differently.  Just look around and see what’s happening to our country and our world.

God help us all! 

jmonroe1

imidazol97 said:

jmonroe1 said:

You'd think Edmunds could give us a little help by squelching this. If it takes a dues bump, I'm in.
jmonroe

Yeah. You're in. But what about jmonroe1?

I think he's still in his probationary period so probably no dues yet. But if not, I hope he doesn't plan to piggy back on mine. :@

jmonroe

driver100

imidazol97 said:

jmonroe1 said:

You'd think Edmunds could give us a little help by squelching this. If it takes a dues bump, I'm in.
jmonroe

Yeah. You're in. But what about jmonroe1?

How about a duel? Only one will survive.

driver100

28firefighter said:

Not to get political, but I’m truly sickened by the news out of Pittsburgh today. Many friends live in Squirrel Hill. I used to attend Tree of Life (amongst others) during my time in college and grad school for various events. 

Not even sure what else to say. 

Terrible, tragic, awful!
What is happening.......

driver100

roadburner said:

I can't wrap my mind around using the words "champagne," "caviar," and "Sentra" in the same paragraph.

How about, if you like caviar and champagne, a Sentra is probably not the right car for you?

abacomike

driver100 said:

I can't wrap my mind around using the words "champagne," "caviar," and "Sentra" in the same paragraph.

How about, if you like caviar and champagne, a Sentra is probably not the right car for you?

I guess my next car should be a Sentra since I love Chick-Fil-A, McDonald’ s hamburgers and fries, and hate caviar and champagne.  Nissan Motors, here I come! 

houdini2

28firefighter said:

Not to get political, but I’m truly sickened by the news out of Pittsburgh today. Many friends live in Squirrel Hill. I used to attend Tree of Life (amongst others) during my time in college and grad school for various events. 

Not even sure what else to say. 

What kind of person would do this. Despicable, the worst kind of coward.

abacomike

houdini2 said:

Not to get political, but I’m truly sickened by the news out of Pittsburgh today. Many friends live in Squirrel Hill. I used to attend Tree of Life (amongst others) during my time in college and grad school for various events. 

Not even sure what else to say. 

What kind of person would do this. Despicable, the worst kind of coward.

The same kind of person who killed African Americans in their church on a Sunday morning a few months ago in a rural town with a rifle and handguns.  The same kind of person who, at 19 or 20 years old, walked into a church and killed African Americans as they prayed.  The same kind of person who killed gay people here in Florida at a gay nightclub.  The same kind of person who would send pipe bombs to Democrat personalities and those who hate Donald Trump.

I could go on and on, but it’s all around us.  This is not political - it’s mayhem and murder of thy fellow human beings for outrageous reasons and rationale.

We need to teach our children how to love - not to hate.  We need to stop tolerating hate speech and the spread of that hate in the media and on TV.  We need to stop the needless killing of young Black Youths in Chicago and other cities in our beloved America.  We need to learn how to be compassionate for those less fortunate.  We need to respect our fellow human beings - their right to practice their religion in celebration of their God(s).

We can do it if we really wanted to.  So, what’s keeping us from learning how to live together harmoniously and respectfully?

There, I got it off my chest - thanks for allowing me to vent - I feel a little better. 

stickguy

actually not a bad looking car. and got a lot of stuff on this model, and the right number of pedals.

I liked this one the best. Better colors. real low miles. I have also been to this dealer, and grew up about 15 minutes from there. And really close to great pizza place! Bradd should know it.

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-2017-Nissan-Sentra-SR-Turbo-t69252#listing=214461061

abacomike

stickguy said:

actually not a bad looking car. and got a lot of stuff on this model, and the right number of pedals. I liked this one the best. Better colors. real low miles. I have also been to this dealer, and grew up about 15 minutes from there. And really close to great pizza place! Bradd should know it. https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-2017-Nissan-Sentra-SR-Turbo-t69252#listing=214461061

I agree - perfect for the money.

driver100

stickguy said:

actually not a bad looking car. and got a lot of stuff on this model, and the right number of pedals.

I liked this one the best. Better colors. real low miles. I have also been to this dealer, and grew up about 15 minutes from there. And really close to great pizza place! Bradd should know it.

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-2017-Nissan-Sentra-SR-Turbo-t69252#listing=214461061

stick, really nice looking one...great colors and nice wheels. It is close to a pizza place...now pizza, that is what suits a Sentra.

driver100

abacomike said:

stickguy said:

actually not a bad looking car. and got a lot of stuff on this model, and the right number of pedals.

I liked this one the best. Better colors. real low miles. I have also been to this dealer, and grew up about 15 minutes from there. And really close to great pizza place! Bradd should know it.

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-2017-Nissan-Sentra-SR-Turbo-t69252#listing=214461061

I agree - perfect for the money

.

A slice of pizza or the car?

henryn

Personally, I find the pizza more appealing than the car, but that's just me.

abacomike

driver100 said:

stickguy said:

actually not a bad looking car. and got a lot of stuff on this model, and the right number of pedals. I liked this one the best. Better colors. real low miles. I have also been to this dealer, and grew up about 15 minutes from there. And really close to great pizza place! Bradd should know it. https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-2017-Nissan-Sentra-SR-Turbo-t69252#listing=214461061

I agree - perfect for the money

.

A slice of pizza or the car?

Pizza, Pizza! 

qbrozen

stickguy said:

actually not a bad looking car. and got a lot of stuff on this model, and the right number of pedals. I liked this one the best. Better colors. real low miles. I have also been to this dealer, and grew up about 15 minutes from there. And really close to great pizza place! Bradd should know it. https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-2017-Nissan-Sentra-SR-Turbo-t69252#listing=214461061

Oooo...I'm gonna run right out and buy that ... in 6 mos.

stickguy

it will probably still be there.

iluvmysephia1

stick - that Sentra SR Turbo in Brilliant Silver is a gem. Still my favorite car by far. I love that car. It tops all Mercedes Benz', Porsche's, BMW's, Ford's, Chevy's, Dodge's, Buick's....it tops them all.

I drive a 2011 Kia Soul that just topped the107,000 mile mark. I owe about 22 more payments on it. It's stranded us twice in the last two years plus there's reports of 2010-2015 Kia Soul's catching on fire. 

The 2017 and/on Nissan Sentra SR Turbo is not only a good car it's a great car. 

Hey, last time I checked, Edmunds doesn't charge for posting pictures of member's favorite cars. So I'll post my favorite car's picture as many times in here that I like. Period.

No, I don't like the cars most of you like. But, think back, do you remember me coming on here running your favorite cars through the mud? Answer? Nope. I don't. 

I don't give a crap if you guys don't like me. I don't care. I would take a good look in the mirror and think about how you view others. Maybe you're not so perfect, huh?

roadburner

driver100

qbrozen said:

stickguy said:

actually not a bad looking car. and got a lot of stuff on this model, and the right number of pedals.

I liked this one the best. Better colors. real low miles. I have also been to this dealer, and grew up about 15 minutes from there. And really close to great pizza place! Bradd should know it.

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-2017-Nissan-Sentra-SR-Turbo-t69252#listing=214461061

Oooo...I'm gonna run right out and buy that ... in 6 mos.

6 years I think!

tjc78

roadburner said:

After reading Iluvs post, I seriously think you should sell the Club Sport and 2er and buy a Sentra SR. It’s the only logical choice.

“Sentra Sr, there is no substitute”

driver100

iluvmysephia1 said:

stick - that Sentra SR Turbo in Brilliant Silver is a gem. Still my favorite car by far. I love that car. It tops all Mercedes Benz', Porsche's, BMW's, Ford's, Chevy's, Dodge's, Buick's....it tops them all.

I drive a 2011 Kia Soul that just topped the107,000 mile mark. I owe about 22 more payments on it.
If you trade in the Soul now the Sentra becomes a $21000 car.

It's stranded us twice in the last two years plus there's reports of 2010-2015 Kia Soul's catching on fire. 
That could be a good thing....do you have insurance on it?


The 2017 and/on Nissan Sentra SR Turbo is not only a good car it's a great car
Is that a quote from an actual car review or subjective?

. 

Hey, last time I checked, Edmunds doesn't charge for posting pictures of member's favorite cars. So I'll post my favorite car's picture as many times in here that I like. Period.
Yeh, but we are getting tired of scrolling through them. There could be a class action suit in the works.


No, I don't like the cars most of you like. But, think back, do you remember me coming on here running your favorite cars through the mud? Answer? Nope. I don't
What about "It tops all Mercedes Benz', Porsche's, BMW's, Ford's, Chevy's, Dodge's, Buick's."
. 

I don't give a crap if you guys don't like me. I don't care. I would take a good look in the mirror and think about how you view others. Maybe you're not so perfect, huh?
Nothing personal iluv.......we are only talking about your OCD about this Sentra

and the time it takes to pull the trigger....I think it took less time to fight WWII