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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
My Malibu came from wheel locks from the dealer with whom my local dealer did an exchange to get the car back in 2014. Totally unnecessary and a big pain in the rump. The other dealer didn't even leave the lug nuts they removed with the car. So I have to buy lug nuts if I leave the locks off.
Is there a big market for stolen 18-inch Malibu rims?
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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The more logical solution would be not to mess with the car until the customer said he/she wanted them.
My ‘15 Genny came with locking lug nuts…4 of them including the removal tool in a bubble pack, in the glove box. They’re now in the same unopened bubble pack but I moved them to a box in the trunk.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Going back to my Kia and Ford dealers, the Kia store was full of people while I was the only one in the low pressure Ford store.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
I mentioned before, I got a ride home in a courtesy GLB. The driver told me it didn't have power seats, they didn't have enough chips. A new MB with manual seats! I said I guess they'll put the chip in when they have them. He said he doubts it.....too bad for the next owner.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Did they unplug the backup camera too?
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
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I’ll give you credit for being better than most but based on all the rear bumpers I see with many scuff marks there are lots of folks who backup using the feel method.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Have you ever seen the picture of his car after he backed into the garbage truck?
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
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That’s what happens when you’re speeding in reverse without a backup camera.
That reminds me of the old story I heard about a Priest who ran into a Rabbi:
Fortunately no one was hurt and when the Irish Catholic cop showed up he was a little confused as to how to write his traffic report. After a good bit of thinking he finally went to the Priest and asked, “father, about how fast would you say the Rabbi was going when he backed into you”?
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Good morning all. Beautiful morning here in North Wildwood. Nice bike ride.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
Nice. This is what I woke up to, this morning:
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
Oh heck no!!!
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@tjc78 - the roads are fine; I just got back from bringing the girls their morning Starbucks hit at the studio.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
missed the pickup. boxes were 6' x 3' (12" high). Could just jam it into the RDX if we pushed the seats way forward (and I drove plastered up on the steering wheel) but because of the "stylish" (and highly impractical) roofline, could only fit one box in and get the hatch closed. So, had to make 2 trips. thankfully not too far away.
too long to fit in the Maverick's bed but drop the tailgate, grab some straps, and just let them hang out the back! Or stand them on end. Unlimited headroom back there!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
hopefully I have the truck before I need to go get dirt, otherwise that will getting delivered.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Sometimes buying online is very convenient!
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
Wife has one Amazon account for home, and another for the studio. Everything for the studio goes onto the CC, so we can rack up the points for later use.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
So, where are the bikes?
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Yep, you sure screwed up when you got rid of that little hauler. Shoulda kept it until the other one arrived. Convenience alone makes those things pay for themselves and the more convenience’s you look for (especially when you move) the more valuable they become.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
More hassle. Dragged the mower out. Just about wore out my shoulder but that thing won’t come close to starting.
That’s why I wanted a battery powered mower too. I hate dealing with small engines.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
Well I was sitting on mine …😎
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
Current view in Florida

2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
but mostly, quieter, and eliminates the annual hassle of trying to get it to work in the spring! Charge the battery, snap it on, away you go. They do cost more but worth it to me. If I have to mow, might as well not be P.O.'d at the equipment all the time. Plus as noted no dragging a gas can around.
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2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
One more time with screenshots Sandy…
Click on Insert Image button
Click on choose files
Select “photo library”
Click the picture you want
Click “add”‘upper right
After the pictures load into the posting box you’ll see a lot text. Don’t touch it. Just click post comment as usual.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
Do appreciate all your help though. I'm the kind of person that needs stuff "dumbed down" if you will...never assume that I know what you're talking about because in most cases, I don't! I just need patience and great instructions & I'll eventually "get it"!
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
Debary, about 40 minutes from Orlando Int'l
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
I assume your phone works the same as an IPad.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
We got 2 bids and they are $2,000 apart.
2025 Forester Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport
I would look into new hardware first before replacing the whole door.
I just got painting quotes. One was double the other. Nature of the beast these days.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic