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  • roadburnerroadburner Member Posts: 18,360
    edited May 2017

    stickguy said:

    I don't like using normal cruise. Adaptive cruise might put me over the edge.

    I don't mind using cruise control on long trips but I have a hard time justifying all these other gizmos. Auto braking? How about responsible driving and laying off the cell phone?

    I see many of these high tech systems as just more expensive repairs down the road. Also as a buyer of older cars do I have to look forward to multiple system failure lights blinking on the dash every time I drive?

    Oh for the days when all I had to worry about was the engine, tranny and AC system.

    We don't "drive" cars much anymore....we "guide" them. Hey, to each his own. For me, I need the discipline of no-nanny. I also ride a motorcycle and a bike so I feel I need to have that "edge" in my driving awareness at all times.

    Heh..heh...can you imagine going from a modern car to an old motorcycle and expecting it to automatic brake for you?

    My plan is to wait until I'm getting old enough to really notice a drop in reflexes and eyesight---then I think I'll switch to automatic transmission and all the safety devices I can pile on.

    Right now, the only one that tempts me is rear-view camera for my truck.
    Methinks I'm going to flip my Speed Triple for this:



    Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
    Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
    Son's: 2018 330i xDrive

  • roadburnerroadburner Member Posts: 18,360
    Or this:

    Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
    Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
    Son's: 2018 330i xDrive

  • andres3andres3 Member Posts: 13,938

    stickguy said:

    I don't like using normal cruise. Adaptive cruise might put me over the edge.

    I don't mind using cruise control on long trips but I have a hard time justifying all these other gizmos. Auto braking? How about responsible driving and laying off the cell phone?

    I see many of these high tech systems as just more expensive repairs down the road. Also as a buyer of older cars do I have to look forward to multiple system failure lights blinking on the dash every time I drive?

    Oh for the days when all I had to worry about was the engine, tranny and AC system.

    I suggest post-it notes for the "warning/blinking" lights on the dash you no longer want to see. You can cut them to fit. :smile:

    They need to introduce a new vehicle code violation "auto braking unnecessarily creating a traffic backup" If your computer brakes unnecessarily, it should be a $1,000 fine for the first offense, $5,000 for the second.
    '18 Porsche Macan Turbo, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
  • isellhondasisellhondas Member Posts: 20,342
    Someone once asked what was the difference between owning a timeshare and getting a common cold?

    The answer was....You can get rid of the common cold!
  • isellhondasisellhondas Member Posts: 20,342

    I had a 504 for about two years as a second car--it was really good to drive and after squaring it away initially, it was very reliable the whole time. Parts were a pain to get, though.

    I've had a couple of Peugeots. Both diesels and they were probably the most comfortable cars I have ever owned. they are quirky and it's hard (maybe impossible now) to find a shop that will work on them.

    I once sold one, a wagon to a couple. They decided to stop at a restaurant for dinner on their way home.

    Well, it got dark while they were in there. I got a phone call asking me how to turn on the headlights! As I recall it was about a three step procedure which involved the turn signal stalk!
  • abacomikeabacomike Member Posts: 12,388

    I had a 504 for about two years as a second car--it was really good to drive and after squaring it away initially, it was very reliable the whole time. Parts were a pain to get, though.

    I've had a couple of Peugeots. Both diesels and they were probably the most comfortable cars I have ever owned. they are quirky and it's hard (maybe impossible now) to find a shop that will work on them.

    I once sold one, a wagon to a couple. They decided to stop at a restaurant for dinner on their way home.

    Well, it got dark while they were in there. I got a phone call asking me how to turn on the headlights! As I recall it was about a three step procedure which involved the turn signal stalk!
    The reason that is so very funny is because a similar situation occurred when I was teaching on the West Side of Chicago back in the late 1960's. My best friend and his wife taught at the same school as I did back then. We both owned homes out in the far western suburbs and we used to take turns driving each other in to work every day. Some days I would drive my orange Vega 3-speed manual and some days they would drive their Peugeot, which also was a manual transmission.

    One Friday evening after we had just finished a special assembly that our 6th grade put on for their parents in the multi-purpose room (I taught 6th grade and chaired the five 6th grade classes/teachers), my friends asked if I would drive the Peugeot back home because they were going out with friends who were picking them up at the school and were going to drive them back to their house later that same evening. I said sure and my friend handed me the keys. It was about 6:30 PM and since it was November, it was already dark out.

    I got into the Peugeot and started the engine. That was as far as I could get - I had no idea how to turn on the headlights so I could drive home (it was about a 45 minute drive as we lived about 13 miles northeast of Joliet, Illinois. I sat there, like an idiot, flicking switches and trying to decipher the owner's manual he had in his trunk that was written mostly in French. Absolutely helpless - I could not figure out how to turn on those darn headlights.

    So I went back inside the school and went into the office and tried to get in touch with my friends who were eating dinner out at a restaurant in Oak Park, Illinois. After about an hour of trying to get them, I called my wife who was very worried that I had not yet returned home. She told me that our friends were trying to get in touch with me because they were worried that I would not know how to drive the manual transmission that was actually a 4-speed but the gear selector was on the steering wheel stalk. They had left their phone number so I asked my wife to have them call me at the school office so they could help me out. They finally called and told me that I had to have the key in the ignition and the directional signal stalk had to be turned counter-clockwise two times to get the headlight on. The first click was parking lights, the second click was the headlights.

    So I went back to the car, started up the engine, turned the directional signal stalk as instructed, and now it was time for me to figure out where in the heck "reverse" was on that gear selector. I knew 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears, but for the life of me, I could not get that car into reverse gear - because I didn't know how to get the reverse position. So I grabbed a couple of the kids who were still outside the school and we pushed the Peugeot back out of the parking space and into the street. The rest was a breeze.

    I vowed, right then and there, never to buy or drive a Peugeot - EVER! It's amazing how those French can manufacture a car for sale in the United States, but not make adaptations for our normal ways of driving a car. :'(

    2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger

  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481

    stickguy said:

    I don't like using normal cruise. Adaptive cruise might put me over the edge.

    I don't mind using cruise control on long trips but I have a hard time justifying all these other gizmos. Auto braking? How about responsible driving and laying off the cell phone?

    I see many of these high tech systems as just more expensive repairs down the road. Also as a buyer of older cars do I have to look forward to multiple system failure lights blinking on the dash every time I drive?

    Oh for the days when all I had to worry about was the engine, tranny and AC system.

    We don't "drive" cars much anymore....we "guide" them. Hey, to each his own. For me, I need the discipline of no-nanny. I also ride a motorcycle and a bike so I feel I need to have that "edge" in my driving awareness at all times.

    Heh..heh...can you imagine going from a modern car to an old motorcycle and expecting it to automatic brake for you?

    My plan is to wait until I'm getting old enough to really notice a drop in reflexes and eyesight---then I think I'll switch to automatic transmission and all the safety devices I can pile on.

    Right now, the only one that tempts me is rear-view camera for my truck.
    Methinks I'm going to flip my Speed Triple for this:



    For the man who wants to do everything on two wheels!
  • explorerx4explorerx4 Member Posts: 20,766
    When I see someone with radar cruise control using me as their pace car, I usually slow down about 10 mph.
    2024 Ford F-150 STX, 2023 Ford Explorer ST, 91 Mustang GT vert
  • graphicguygraphicguy Member Posts: 14,130
    For @stickguy or anyone else, like me, who is an Acura fan......

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSVOE07d3Dw
    2024 Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD Long Range
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,467
    It'd be cool to live in an area where motorcycle riding wasn't Russian roulette, Sadly, my area is not one of those places. I want an 80s sportbike:

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    Although it is probably a handful, with no FI, no ABS, probably cold blooded, sensitive throttle, etc.

    For BMWs, I like these too:

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    It'll be interesting to see how electric bike tech evolves.

  • andres3andres3 Member Posts: 13,938
    Any diesel bikes?
    '18 Porsche Macan Turbo, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,467
    I know there's a diesel Kawasaki made for off-road military use. Otherwise, I think all diesel bikes are custom builds.
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    edited May 2017
    584cc single cylinder---you wanna kick that baby over for me? For use by the USMC---figures. Says here it runs on diesel or jet fuel.
  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,242

    stickguy said:

    I don't like using normal cruise. Adaptive cruise might put me over the edge.

    I don't mind using cruise control on long trips but I have a hard time justifying all these other gizmos. Auto braking? How about responsible driving and laying off the cell phone?

    I see many of these high tech systems as just more expensive repairs down the road. Also as a buyer of older cars do I have to look forward to multiple system failure lights blinking on the dash every time I drive?

    Oh for the days when all I had to worry about was the engine, tranny and AC system.

    We don't "drive" cars much anymore....we "guide" them. Hey, to each his own. For me, I need the discipline of no-nanny. I also ride a motorcycle and a bike so I feel I need to have that "edge" in my driving awareness at all times.

    Heh..heh...can you imagine going from a modern car to an old motorcycle and expecting it to automatic brake for you?

    My plan is to wait until I'm getting old enough to really notice a drop in reflexes and eyesight---then I think I'll switch to automatic transmission and all the safety devices I can pile on.

    Right now, the only one that tempts me is rear-view camera for my truck.
    If I ever get to the point where I 'need' all those assists I'll roll right into a wheelchair and skip the nannies.

    I was getting frisky with the Mustang today and the unfettered sheer fun of it would only be spoiled by the various assists.

    I don't even bother looking at the rear view camera any more.

    2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible

  • imidazol97imidazol97 Member Posts: 27,682

    ,,, I told him I'm not in the market, but he said to come anyway to look and test drive them.

    Ohhh, oh.

    2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,

  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,467
    I wonder if those diesel Kawasakis are electric start. Sounds difficult even for Marines. If I had a kickstart bike, it would have to be something seriously old or cool, like a WW2 era or prewar German bike.

    For the grinding traffic and hills around here, the fintail is analog enough for me anymore. I don't have yearning for a manual in normal traffic, and as parking spots get smaller, cameras are nice peace of mind.
  • sdasda Member Posts: 7,598
    The Accord will be paid for in about a year. My wife has been ribbing me I better make it happen. As I think I shared before our plan is to give the Accord to my wife's parents and for them to give us their '03 Camry for our daughter to drive. As my commute and total driving miles is now running around 1k/mo, leasing could be attractive, the '18 TLX may find its way to my stewardship.

    2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech

  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,242
    OK, rip this one apart for me so I don't get right on a plane to Tampa.

    https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/ctd/6125143505.html



    2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible

  • MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 263,178
    @oldfarmer50 - sorry, can't come up with one good reason not to jump on a plane.

    Other than the fact that it'll likely be gone by the time you get there.

    Salvage title?

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,461
    1,500 miles per year? Can't be good for it! but looks nice. I might buy that one, if it sounded good and drove OK, and no funny smells. Cheap enough. I kinda liked that generation too.

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,749


    OK, rip this one apart for me so I don't get right on a plane to Tampa.

    https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/ctd/6125143505.html





    Rip it apart? Ok, here goes: It is a Sebring.

    '11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S

  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,749
    BTW, they paid $900 for it on 4/19. Wholesale pricing my butt.

    '11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S

  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,242
    edited May 2017
    qbrozen said:

    BTW, they paid $900 for it on 4/19. Wholesale pricing my butt.

    What? A used car dealer being less than honest? Oh my. Wonder if they got it so cheap because it was pulled out of the Gulf or because the old lady previous owner got bamboozled. Probably a condo car which sat for most of the year, hence the low milage like driver100's VW.

    Definite CarFax purchase before airline ticket.

    As to being a Sebring I don't see that as a negative. I owned a 97' Cirrus, the 4 door equivalent so I know it's weak spots, all of which are manageable. It has a smooth Mitsubishi 6 engine and I like the styling.

    Would I like similar vintage BMW? Sure but I'd worry about expensive repairs not to mention higher purchase price. A woman at work bought a beautiful 96' 3 series convertible for about $7500 and before she got it home the dash lights started flashing. The top gave her trouble too.

    2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible

  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,324
    Those have become so uncommon up here that I couldn't ID it as a Sebring right away.

    Given it is 20 years old I guess I should be a bit more forgiving, but it looks to me like it may have had a tough life the last few years. The dealer doesn't appear to have done much reconditioning to it either. The wheels and underhood shots look rather "as bought" and it's too bad the plastic wood trim piece on the drivers door was broken in half.

    I wonder how well it drives..

    2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6

  • imidazol97imidazol97 Member Posts: 27,682
    edited May 2017
    This appears to be the location of the "dealership" based on maps.


    2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,

  • bwiabwia Member Posts: 2,913

    OK, rip this one apart for me so I don't get right on a plane to Tampa.

    https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/ctd/6125143505.html


    Just in case, I would not buy a one-way plane ticket. But frankly, from the pics I find no fault with the Sebring. Would make a nice fathers' day gift.
  • abacomikeabacomike Member Posts: 12,388

    bwia said:

    OK, rip this one apart for me so I don't get right on a plane to Tampa.

    https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/ctd/6125143505.html




    Just in case, I would not buy a one-way plane ticket. But frankly, from the pics I find no fault with the Sebring. Would make a nice fathers' day gift.


    I'll settle for a nice pair of bedroom slippers from the kids.  That's something I need!  :p

    2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger

  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,749
    edited May 2017
    The Sebring was garbage when new, IMHO. I'm speaking of build and materials quality, not necessarily looks or reliability. I consider driving one a punishment.

    '11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S

  • carnaughtcarnaught Member Posts: 3,582
    qbrozen said:

    The Sebring was garbage when new, IMHO. I'm speaking of build and materials quality, not necessarily looks or reliability. I consider driving one a punishment.

    Plus some of them are rattle traps, a real pet peave of mine.

  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,749

    carnaught said:

    The Sebring was garbage when new, IMHO. I'm speaking of build and materials quality, not necessarily looks or reliability. I consider driving one a punishment.


    Plus ALL of them are rattle traps, a real pet peave of mine.



    Fixed that for ya. ;)

    '11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S

  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,594

    OK, rip this one apart for me so I don't get right on a plane to Tampa.

    https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/ctd/6125143505.html



    It looks good OF..............too good to be true.
    I am suspicious of that nice paint job, looks like it is there to hide something.
    Dealer did not pay much for it and spent money on cosmetics.
    I have drive,not that vintage of Sebring and they are not the best handling cars in the world.
    That picture of the dealers lot would make me leery....does not look like a Certified type dealer.

    I am in Victoria B C using a tablet....what a pain.

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,461
    not much markup, or room to have spent on it. $900 hammer, plus a few hundred for fees and transport, a few bucks for basic maintenance and a detail, and you are in for what, $1,300? So asking $2,500 is minimal to account for expenses and profit.

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,242
    bwia said:

    OK, rip this one apart for me so I don't get right on a plane to Tampa.

    https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/ctd/6125143505.html


    Just in case, I would not buy a one-way plane ticket. But frankly, from the pics I find no fault with the Sebring. Would make a nice fathers' day gift.
    And today is my birthday so my wife probably wouldn't shoot me. :p

    2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible

  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,242
    driver100 said:

    OK, rip this one apart for me so I don't get right on a plane to Tampa.

    https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/ctd/6125143505.html



    It looks good OF..............too good to be true.
    I am suspicious of that nice paint job, looks like it is there to hide something.
    Dealer did not pay much for it and spent money on cosmetics.
    I have drive,not that vintage of Sebring and they are not the best handling cars in the world.
    That picture of the dealers lot would make me leery....does not look like a Certified type dealer.

    I am in Victoria B C using a tablet....what a pain.
    There are car lots like that all up and down 66th st. from Tampa all the way down to St. Petersburg. You must have a lot of them on your side of the bay too. Who would certify a 21 yo car anyway? At that price you pay your money and take your chances.

    I have no illusions of the quality of 90s era Chryslers. My fantasies are modest. Would like a cheap little toy to take out on the nice weather days of summer. It wouldn't have to handle like a sports car or have world class build quality. Just go where I point it.

    If I did buy a Florida vert this would be the time of year to go down there.

    2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible

  • roadburnerroadburner Member Posts: 18,360

    OK, rip this one apart for me so I don't get right on a plane to Tampa.

    https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/ctd/6125143505.html



    As the Brits would say, "It's a dog's breakfast."

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    Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
    Son's: 2018 330i xDrive

  • tjc78tjc78 Member Posts: 17,030
    Sebring convertibles are terrible drivers.   Cowl shake galore.  My sister in law had one and I drove it several times.  

    2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Icon I6L Golf Cart

  • abacomikeabacomike Member Posts: 12,388


    OK, rip this one apart for me so I don't get right on a plane to Tampa.

    https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/ctd/6125143505.html




    Just in case, I would not buy a one-way plane ticket. But frankly, from the pics I find no fault with the Sebring. Would make a nice fathers' day gift.


    And today is my birthday so my wife probably wouldn't shoot me. :p



    Happy Birthday olfarmer!  May your wishes be many and fully granted!   :)

    2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger

  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,242
    Speaking of old BMWs, this is what you get for a few thousand more than a Sebring.

    https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/chl/cto/6108809366.html




    2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible

  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481

    OK, rip this one apart for me so I don't get right on a plane to Tampa.

    https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/ctd/6125143505.html



    Would "incredible piece of troublesome junk" work?
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481

    OK, rip this one apart for me so I don't get right on a plane to Tampa.

    https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/ctd/6125143505.html



    Would "incredible piece of troublesome junk" work?
    If it were free, I'd consider recommending it to you.

  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,324


    And today is my birthday so my wife probably wouldn't shoot me. :p

    Happy birthday, @oldfarmer50 !

    2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6

  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,594

    Speaking of old BMWs, this is what you get for a few thousand more than a Sebring.

    https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/chl/cto/6108809366.html




    When I hear oil light stays on, airbag light stays on, it makes me wonder why he does not get those things fixed before selling it. Probably he has had a lot of little things go and he is tired of getting them fixed.

    For Florida cars.....estate sales may be the best bet. I do see lots of little car lots in Florida and some of the cars on them seem interesting, then I think they look so nice and innocent, but what really lurks under the hood.

    Happy B Day.

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  • abacomikeabacomike Member Posts: 12,388
    I finally have fidgeted and played with my Apple Car Play in my 740i long enough so that my opinion regarding Car Play is not completely negative.

    I am now able to ask Siri if I have any unread mail or text messages and if I do, Siri asks me if he should read the mail to me. If I say yes, Siri reads the title of the mail or text and the entire message or email content through the 740i audio system. I also have asked Siri how the weather is and if it is going to rain today. He quickly responds to my requests. I also asked Siri if there is any traffic ahead of me, and once again Siri complies. If I want to send an email or a text, I can do that by asking Siri. Siri then asks if I want him to read the draft and if I say yes, he reads it to me. He asks me if he should send the email or text.

    So, this is all done hands free by just speaking "HEY, SIRI". From what I understand, the same things can be accomplished when I am not in the car - something I was never aware of - and I've had Apple Phones for 7 years now. So I have come to the conclusion that I am a complete novice when it comes to the Car Play technology as well as the iPhone 7+'s technology - in other words, I am a dunce!!! :'(

    2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger

  • isellhondasisellhondas Member Posts: 20,342
    Not an oil light on that BMW but a Check engine light which is much less threatening.

    After having owned four elderly BMWS I have to say that they don't age well and I agree with Driver. It sounds like it may have a lot of deferred maintenance. BMW's are not forgiving in that respect.

    The Chrysler looks like something that Pot Lot picked up at auction. I think that if it were worth more they would ask more especially this time of the year. Too bad it's so far away from you!
  • MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 263,178
    abacomike said:

    I finally have fidgeted and played with my Apple Car Play in my 740i long enough so that my opinion regarding Car Play is not completely negative.

    I am now able to ask Siri if I have any unread mail or text messages and if I do, Siri asks me if he should read the mail to me. If I say yes, Siri reads the title of the mail or text and the entire message or email content through the 740i audio system. I also have asked Siri how the weather is and if it is going to rain today. He quickly responds to my requests. I also asked Siri if there is any traffic ahead of me, and once again Siri complies. If I want to send an email or a text, I can do that by asking Siri. Siri then asks if I want him to read the draft and if I say yes, he reads it to me. He asks me if he should send the email or text.

    So, this is all done hands free by just speaking "HEY, SIRI". From what I understand, the same things can be accomplished when I am not in the car - something I was never aware of - and I've had Apple Phones for 7 years now. So I have come to the conclusion that I am a complete novice when it comes to the Car Play technology as well as the iPhone 7+'s technology - in other words, I am a dunce!!! :'(

    He?

    C'mon, Mike - I configured Siri on my phone to speak in a female Australian accent. Makes me smile every time I initiate it.

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  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,594
    Maybe Mike's Sri has a cold :o

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • roadburnerroadburner Member Posts: 18,360

    Speaking of old BMWs, this is what you get for a few thousand more than a Sebring.

    https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/chl/cto/6108809366.html




    The Z3 is very similar to the ti(hatchback). The M44 1.9 engine is very reliable with no real cooling system issues. The 5 speed and rear diff are also robust. The manual top may need a rear window but that's it. If it passed a competent PPI I'd buy it in a heartbeat- if I liked convertibles...

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    Son's: 2018 330i xDrive

  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,324
    I just discovered this - apparently CUE, Cadillac's in-vehicle infortainment system, is dead going forward. Replaced by something they are not giving a name to.

    http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2017/05/cadillac-s-all-new-infotainment-system-has-no-name.html

    2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6

  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    driver100 said:

    Speaking of old BMWs, this is what you get for a few thousand more than a Sebring.

    https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/chl/cto/6108809366.html




    When I hear oil light stays on, airbag light stays on, it makes me wonder why he does not get those things fixed before selling it. Probably he has had a lot of little things go and he is tired of getting them fixed.

    For Florida cars.....estate sales may be the best bet. I do see lots of little car lots in Florida and some of the cars on them seem interesting, then I think they look so nice and innocent, but what really lurks under the hood.

    Happy B Day.
    Kerrect...it's a potential money hazard with those problems. A scanner does not tell you the part that is defective. This is BS.

    Translation: "I got some codes, I don't know what they means and quite frankly, I don't want to know"

    Also this is the 4 cylinder model, so it's ....well...less than thrilling to drive. He's asking a bit too much without fixing those issues I think. I'd put it at about $2500 the way it is, presuming it drives well and doesn't show any of the usual Z3 issues structurally. That gives you $1750 to play with, and the car's fair market is about $4250 in a "good" driver's quality condition.

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