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2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
What style of wood do you have, anyway? I think the dark matte finish, and kind of burled glossy finish, are the most common.
My car has the brown matte/natural finish, this is my console - the lines/rings line up, too - it would drive me nuts if they didn't:
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Well said. Agreed.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
We went to a picnic at a friend’s country club this afternoon. Due to the weather we anticipated some parking issues so I drove the Wrangler. On the interstate I was just cruising along with traffic and I happened to look down and I was going 80 mph. With the sailcloth top it’s pretty noisy north of 50 mph so the speedometer is the only thing that gives you a sensation of speed. I’m guessing that the Bilsteins and the ultra-stiff steering stabilizer are the reason it feels relatively stable at speed. It’s still a hoot after 19 years of ownership.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
Sorry, but the “yes” story is garbage. Saying “yes” to something doesn’t mean anything, not to mention how do you prove it was that person? I do great imitations, can I prove Bill Gates promised me $1m? Or the president agreed I should be appointed Chief of Staff? Have I made my point? Just say “yes” after the beep if you agree.
To tie this to cars, you can say yes in person in front of witnesses to a deal. But it means nothing until you sign and drive it away. So how do you think a 1-word phone convo will hold up?
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
The thing is, does he have immunity to the various strains? The vaccination probably helps with the mutations.
2020 Ascent Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/can-you-hear-me-phone-scam-warning-bbb-1.3970312
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
The “delta” variant is currently the dominant variant in the UK and in the US. The existing vaccines are somewhat effective in combatting this virus variant, but are most effective in limiting the extent of the virus’s affect on the respiratory system and results in fewer hospitalizations or the need for respirators if hospitalized.
2021 Genesis G90
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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)
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
I'd wondered if the "yes" stories were true. Now I'm not thinking they are.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
The people who believe that scam are probably the same who cover their license plates for pictures.
Those “can you hear me” calls started years ago, and I definitely answered the first one with “yes.”
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
That's where the story falls apart.
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How the Scam Works
The details of this scam vary, but it always begins with a call, usually from a telephone number that appears to be local. When the person answers the call, the scam artist tries to get the person to say “yes”—most often by asking, “Can you hear me?,” “Is this the lady of the house?,” or a similar question. By responding “yes,” people notify robo-callers that their number is an active telephone number that can be sold to other telemarketers for a higher price. This then leads to more unwanted calls.
In some cases, the caller may record the person saying “yes.” Scam artists may be able to use a recorded “yes” to claim that the person authorized charges to his or her credit card or account. How can scammers access your account? Some companies share their customers’ information with third‑party companies or allow third parties to charge customers’ accounts (called “cramming”) in exchange for payment. Scam artists may also obtain financial information from data breaches or leaks or through identity theft.
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Not saying any of this is true, but it was reported on major networks, newspapers, BBB, AG's offices, Consumer Groups etc.
I avoid saying yes just in case. One report said they use it on businesses where a person says yes, a phony invoice is sent, some of these aren't checked and the company pays....I don't know....Better Safe than Sorry.
https://www.ag.state.mn.us/Consumer/Publications/CanYouHearMe.asp
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
But I have learned to pay more attention to license plates, or the presence thereof, on the Craigslist ads. No license plate is a dead giveaway to a curbstoner.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
The second part is total BS. Selling/sharing CC details would result in that operation having the plug pulled by the CC issuer/payment processor very quickly. The link between the recorded "yes" and a charge being applied to the account is, I note, not at all documented here. They could try the same fraud without a recorded "yes" since, after all, they are still fraudsters. They might do better with a forged signature. The justifications for this possibly being true just all seem rather desperate. The latest one here sounds like a variation on the infamous "fax a business with a phony invoice for copier toner" that was popular a couple of decades ago.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I think this could be it.........I think they try and even if they can get a small percentage to pay it adds up. Keep in mind too, there are lots of old people who could be scared when they hear a recording where they said yes to something.....a few months ago but may have forgot.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
I've got a few of those "Can you hear me?" calls. It doesn't seem to matter what you say for it to continue. I've said NO. I've said TOAD. And a few other things I can't remember.
My favorite one is when they ask if Eva is there. I always say YES and lay the phone down. I don't know how long they wait before they hang up.
2020 Ascent Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport
Actually you are more likely to get a bigger discount with them than say Comcast, etc.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
The Odyssey veers left, these 3 are still behind the Odyssey, and I am on the ramp right behind the Odyssey, didn't lose any ground.....and didn't have to drive like a maniac.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
We have everything with them including the security. It’s like a third small car payment per month !
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
$131,000, 0 to 60 in under 2 seconds, Jay Leno says it outperforms his $1 million Ferrari.
No piano Black:
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
but $113k, and they only give you half a steering wheel? Cheapskates.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Actually, I think they said at the track if you run sub-10s requires more safety gear. Does that Tesla come with a chute and welded in roll cage?
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
Probably pretty good, though.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Story is the NHRA will have evaluate the 1/4-mile time, if they really want to be the production car record holder, and then we'll know if it requires cheater tires, or any other mods. Nobody thought to take note of the tires thus far, even when Jay Leno drove it. I find that kind of odd, personally.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S