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'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
Nobody likes a copy cat. This place doesn't deserve that.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
"Gillette"
Kind of has a ring to it don't you think?
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
Does Forward and Reverse count as 2 gears? Of course, no third pedal. Heck, the electric motor doesn't even need a 2nd pedal as the engine braking is enough.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
Even lots of grown ups don't get the steering right!
I think she needs an awd suv.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
If they lose the case, and don't get the fine reduced, then I'll be stressed! On the bright side, I haven't received any new pending citations (knock on wood!).
Mine was very similar to this. Back in the days of IRON...LOL
After our LA road trip last weekend, I took the Volt back to the dealership to learn some new aspects of its technology. These new cars now have so much it takes awhile to figure out which features you actually want to use. Of course most of them turn out to be ridiculously easy once someone shows you. For example, there's an arrow on the steering wheel that lets you change the dash display to show audio, Nav, or trip information, among others. And the adaptive cruise is a cinch. But some are a little tricky. We wanted to set the Volt on Hold mode until we got to LA, which conserves the electric charge until you're doing city driving. The instructions said to scroll to the mode you want and hold for 3 seconds. Nope. It turns out that you should scroll to the desired mode and LET GO. Okay. Now I know
Also learned that mychevy.com app is basically a fancier version of Onstar. So you have to have Onstar to take advantage of its useful features, like learning when it's fully charged remotely. According to the dealer, you can choose a la carte Onstar features so I'm going to check out the cost.
I also really like the wifi in the car. Not sure if I'm going to keep that or not. Cuts down on using your data plan. On the other hand, Nav is independent of both Onstar and wifi so maybe I don't really NEED it, although I like it.
Anyone keep their Onstar and wifi? How often do you use them?
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
My departed middle Brother won a motorized Jeep in a raffle in 2003 ( I think). Since he did not have any children, therefore no grandchildren, he gave it to Son #1. Son #1 kept it in the box until Grandson #1 was about 2 years old. Then out it came. I had to laugh how he drove that thing. When he got it in trouble trying to make a turn and ran out of room, he would slap shift the thing into reverse then slap it again into drive and the thing jerked forward and off he went. My Son swears up and down he did not show him how to do that. Seems to have been a natural thing. When Grandma saw that she just shook her head and said, "oh no, not another one" !!
When Grandson #2 was about a year old my Son let him sit in the passenger seat and be taken for a ride. That thing did not have a soft start when the pedal was pushed, just jerked forward. Also, because of the engine braking it jerked to a stop to the point where it almost ejected his Brother. When Grandma saw that she said, "that seems a little dangerous don't you think? You should put a seat belt in there for him". That is exactly what he did. Got to the point, that Grandson #1 waited for his Brother to latch the seat belt before he would drive away. I think that was a good lesson to learn too.
That Jeep lasted for all 3 of his Sons but it took about 4 batteries to get that to happen.
Are you listening @28firefighter? More fun to look forward to with your son.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Here's my son and his first car- a BMW Baby Racer. In 1995 BMW wasn't selling them in the US so I had to smuggle it in(just like I did with his BMW car seat.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
I never had a peddle car but always wanted one and complained about it all the time. I had lots of toys but no peddle car.
Fast forward to when Son #1 was born (September). Being the first Grandchild on both sides he was showered with birthday gifts but no peddle car. I remember saying to my Mother, "so, you are going to carry on the tradition and not buy a peddle car, huh? Not even for your first Grandchild". She ignored that comment just like when I whined. A little more fast forward to Christmas that year. Of course he got more gifts but no peddle car. I did not say anything this time because he was waaay to young for one.
My Mother worked for a large local department store, owned by the guy that had Falling Water built. After Christmas, one of her friends who worked in the toy department told her that they had a couple peddle cars left that were being reduced and she should buy one for her Grandson especially since it would be an even better deal because she could use her employee discount. She fell for that deal and came over and gave it to us in January, I think. She said, "I couldn't pass this up and I know in a few years he will have fun with this". I remember saying something like, "Oh, you felt so bad all those years that I didn't have one, but for your Grandson, you couldn't live with him being denied". Typical mother response, "you didn't deserve one".
That was Son #1's introduction to cars and he made the most of it.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
Why am I not surprised he got BMW stuff.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Has anyone read any books about designers like Harley Earl, Virgil Exner, Raymond Loewy? I'm looking at a few books on these men, and recommendations would be welcome.
Thanks in advance.
Name? How about Edmund?
I like the M2.... are most ordered with the "moonroof" delete option? I think I'd prefer the M235i adjustable suspension for daily driving duty though; hard to find one without a moonroof.
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
Remember my friend bought that 2012 Mustang GT? Well he managed to get a few days driving in between salt applications and quickly found a problem. He heard a noise (grinding)when making turns after the car had been driven for awhile.
Back to the dealer and sure enough he's got a problem with the limited slip rear end. Getting fixed under warranty. If it had been me I wouldn't have driven until spring and the warranty was expired. He got a nice little loaner. I told him about the Caddy saga and he felt keeping the car for awhile was ok because it was like getting free storage.
I guess sometimes taking risks pays off.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
That usually just a fluid change.
I have my iDrive screen set for split screen viewing and I noticed, for the first time, that Sirius not only sends the digital music signal via satellite, but they also send a picture of each song's album cover which is picked up on the right side of the screen. Neat feature - it shows album covers for my music collection which I put on the car's hard drive, but I never saw those album covers for satellite broadcasts.
I've also noticed a marked improvement in the sound quality of Sirius radio.
Anyone else notice the improvements?
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
display map
display traffic information
display tire pressure
display fuel economy
play "the Boxer" or any music on hard drive
tune FM 91.3
tune satellite radio channel 17
display mileage range
display weather
and a host of a myriad of commands. Never had a car that actually did what I told it to do for almost every conceivable request. Awesome technology.
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
I haven't dared try the voice commands. Ever since Siri told me the nearest Starbucks was in Leicestershire, England (I was in western Michigan at the time), I've stayed away from the voice stuff! I'm sure it's much better now.
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
And yes, he loves to stir the pot and watch the ensuing hysteria...
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
I've had a F-150 with a quarter million miles and it never had any rear end problems. Is the Mustang prone to that?
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
A Century of Automotive Style: 100 Years of American Car Design
I can get it in electronic form but really wanted the paper version.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
I have a mental block with voice commands. I can never get the syntax correct. Do I say "dial" or "call"? "Display" or "show"? Etc etc. I gave it up after too many unsuccessful attempts wher eI ended up yelling at the thing.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Or Tucker?
Or Ramsey" (Olds)
Or dare I....Edsel?
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
If i am looking for something out of the usual I try abebooks.com. They link you up to booksellers all over the world. abebooks stands for Advanced Book Exchange. Started by two computer nerds whose wives had a book business selling books worldwide the old fashioned way....from a list.
A Century of Automotive Style: 100 Years of American Car Design
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Here she is with her first car, a pink Mini (I didn't take the pic, so it is what it is):
The kid talk reminds me of this classic video out of Russia from a few years ago:
I remember when I was little, I liked a diverse assortment. MGs really interested me, small trucks like the then-current VW Rabbit pickups, I liked how Beetles sounded, I liked antique cars, I liked Porsches, and I liked cars with a manual on the floor, as the shifting procedure was of great interest.
call
play
tune
display
show
list
If you preface your request with one of those verbs above, 95% of voice commands are mastered!
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
Harley Earl and the Dream Machine
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Scratch My Back"
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
PS - another interesting designer is Elwood Engel
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger