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'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
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
'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
But you're right on the tech features - given how old the platform is, they definitely need updating. Of course, that is addressed in the upcoming model following in the footsteps of the new A4. If you haven't seen it yet, here's C&D's coverage:'
2018 Audi Q5
Exactly like the A4 update, the exterior changes are subtle, but the interior gets the full overhaul.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
2017 Civic Updates
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
Any thoughts from the gurus here? I'm waiting for a call back because they want to keep it overnight to confirm.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Velvet Red over Wicker Beige
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
Bradd, the 2.0 in the A3 is a beast. Really moves. But, 2016 and prior, sport seats only available on premium plus, and quite rare still. Never see it in loaner fleet.
But, for the 2017 updates, now a pretty cheap ($900) option to get sport seats and suspension on the base premium. And still cheaper than last years model, even with updated tech (including phone integration and CarPlay). I would wait until 2017s start filtering out slightly used.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Just spec'ed out an EX-T sedan. Wife prefers a 4 door anyway, so OK by me. Just over $22k sticker. Not bad at all. Heated seats, moonroof, CarPlay. All good stuff. Uses regular gas. I like!
Only question is, can I live with the manual seat? Need to try that out.
Next week the sonata goes for an oil change at the local auto mall. Will head across the lot to the Honda store to see!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
If you're good with the sedan or coupe, I imagine the Si model will be a nice sweet spot, offering most of the creature comfort features of the EX along with the obvious sporty nature. I'm guessing it won't break $25k.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
Don't need the si really. The EXT will be nicely sporty, plenty quick, and a bit more comfy and practical. Save on gas too.
Right now, to get a stick, this civic and the golf Wolfsburg are both great deals, with MSRP right around 22k nicely equipped. But man, my wife is not a VW fan!
Oh, another plus for Honda. Cloth seats, but heated! Which seems quite silly to me, but, what the heck.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I finally got got my replacement Battery Tender today. Took almost three weeks. I think if this one dies, I quit trying to claim under their warranty and just get a competing product with a better reputation.
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
could also have just been a mistake when they switched status on it.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
It was listed for MSRP on the website (didn't look at the fine print). What's really surprising is that it's not on the dealer inventory now.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
since the RS3 has been confirmed for availability in the USofA,
I might have to consider one...
Willow Springs?
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British bikes of this era are very light, and handle like a dream. Certainly not "fast" by modern standards, but way fun.
Not to be confused with this one, which is an earlier Triumph (1950 Thunderbird, for trivia buffs):
Matthew is coming right for us it seems. Another 20 hour week, so off the next 2 days when Matt should hit us. Hoping we open late on Friday to but folks are already panicing down here. Long lines in supermarkets and at gas stations which is nuts because after Wilma, they were all required to put in generators so if power did go out, they'd all still be able to operate. But folks just panic and the t v stations just feed this frenzy with non stop hurricane coverage. My wife and one kid are out getting last minute food as I type this. As for me, gonna hunker down these next few days and veg. Garage door opener goes in tomorrow afternoon if they still are willing to show up. Didn't flee like I said I would...just hoping it was the right decision.
Wish us luck folks...and I wish the same to you folks on the east coast as it looks like Matt will be on your doorstep this weekend.
The Sandman
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)
The Pensive Sandman
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)
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
The Sandman
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)
Also agree. That Golf you have is a real nice car.
Stay dry, @sandman_6472
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It's just like up here when the "white death" (snow) might come through--they predict snow inches possible and then we get a dusting. Meanwhile, all the old folks have cleared the shelves at Kroger and blocked the parking lot cruising for a space in handicapped closest to the door. And other businesses suffer because the news folks have scared everyone into staying home.
Stay safe, Sandman.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
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VW techs drove the car extensively yesterday and then again this morning and the problem has been resolved. I'll believe it when I see it.
Their theory is that when the car was upshifting or downshifting at certain times, it was causing the DSG to bang against the subframe because of the loose bolts. When the jolt occurred, they believe it caused the traction control to kick-in and pull power to prevent slippage.
This actually seems plausible - on more than one occasion I've experienced the traction control kicking in on perfectly dry, clear days under moderate acceleration.
I'm still likely to open a case with VW just to have this documented, because I've never heard of an 11 month old car that has never been in an accident needing new subframe bolts...
I really just want to have everything in writing in case something goes haywire down the line.
Good luck to us all and those also up the east coast!
The Sandman
(Have all the phones charging now and the portable chargers are ready to go, just in case we do lose power for a short while.)
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)
In Colorado, your registration and plates are managed at the county level - the dealer sends the paperwork to the motor vehicles department at the county, the county sends the owner a postcard with the information, and the owner has to go in and pay the registration and taxes to get the plates. This normally takes a month or so; the temp tags I get are good for 60 days.
That 60 day window ends in a couple of weeks, and I haven't yet gotten the notification from the county. I called them yesterday and they told me the paperwork was returned to the dealer at the end of September as the tax information that was submitted was wrong. I can extend the temp tags if necessary, but hoping it doesn't come to that.
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I did get an email about a week and a half ago from the financier saying that they mailed the plates to me at my physical address, but they were returned as undeliverable (I had already told the rep at the office when we were doing the paperwork that they must be sent to mailing address). She asked if they should send to my mailing address instead (.....duh?). I sent a courteous "yes" back, as well as then following up with blasting them for their inefficiency.
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@Michaell - you bought it at McDonald, right? I've actually had really good experience with them on registering, receiving the notice quicker than expected for the 3 cars I've purchased with them.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
First the dealer misplaced the copy of my drivers license, so they couldn't submit the paperwork. Then when the plates came in, they misaddressed the envelope with the plates and it was sent back to them.
[ So maybe they can hire more competent people to handle this. ]
- Ray
Just kidding!