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I would think the 2.0 Turbo would be much more responsive and refined. My wife has a new Malibu with the
newer version of this motor and I am truly amazed at the low end torque and how smooth it is both at idle and under load. I think peak torque is made at 1700-4000 RPM. My experience with 4 cyl cars in the past...VW's, Hondas and Domestics always included the noticeable vibration at idle which always turned me off. There is no buzz in this engine, or maybe with noise cancellation and sound deadening it is just masked well. Either way after getting 40.7 MPG on a 50 mile leg of a recent trip, and despite the recommendation of premium fuel, and although I would still prefer a V-6, This turbo 4 does not disappoint. Of course long term durability is another matter.
Yes I agree the Sky is a great looking car...much better looking than the Pontiac. The details were done well.
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)
Out and about shopping for Christmas, sales everywhere. We say every year we want to be done by Thanksgiving... um not gonna happen.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
Wife and I looked at a BMW X1 today - we loved it. If leases hold up as they are, it's the likely contender to replace the Escape.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Yep, I've been seeing a lot of BMW loaners get leased. Great discounts from sticker and very competitive lease payments.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
I also did not realize that BMW was leasing loaners like that. Good idea actually. Plus with a 4 year warranty, you are never paying on a lease out of it.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I will look next time I am in a 3rd world state (NY, over Christmas).
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
They ended up replacing the filler neck, and the car worked just fine for another year or more, then I started having some issues again the last winter I owned it. Honestly, I think that's one of the motivating factors for selling the car. I did mention the issue to the lady who bought it, and encouraged her to take it in while it was still under warranty. I'm not sure whether they would have covered it under the power train, but I would sure hope so given that the rest of the system doesn't work too well if you can't even put fuel in the darn thing.
Good to see all the guys back at it, and Amazon spared NO EXPENSE as the visuals are stunning (4K, too) on the show.
Will be worthwhile to watch it as they stream new episodes.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
I'm impressed with the show. Lots of subtle and not-so-subtle digs at the BBC and the Top Gear franchise. It does look like Amazon gave them a generous budget. The cinematography is still good, but doesn't seem quite as good as Top Gear. The music selection isn't as good, either. I'm not going to stop watching on account of that, though!
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
my old Mystique was bad. That was super touchy, and would often click off almost immediately, and sometimes took a few tries of pulling the nozzle out and fiddling, plus having to do it manually to feather it in.
keep in mind I am in Jersey, so not doing this myself, and communicating with many of the attendants, is at times a challenge. Plus they are usually trying to do too many cars at once, just usually start the pump, latch it on, and run away!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
The monthly lease payment is calculated using the reduced MF, then multiplied by the lease term to determine the one-pay amount.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Lowest MF is .00001, or .024%.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Hockey practice 8 - 9. Meet with the basement contractor at 10. Pump up the Legacy's tire & drive it back across town to a trusted Good Year shop by 11:30. Now I know it's not going to be ready for a while. Wife picks me up. She's got to go to a party with our daughter at 3:30 pm. My 10 year old has a hockey game at 5:25 (1/2 hour away and coach wants us there 45 minutes prior to game time, so you do the math). Wife took the Pilot, the Legacy is on the DL with a flat. Load up my 7 year old son, my 10 year old son, & his hockey bag into ye ole Prelude. We jump on 95. As I'm getting ready to row my way through the gears, with a setting sun directly in my face, I see a lot of brake lights. Crawling along for about 20 minutes, WAZE reroutes me off an exit, through a few turns & lights, and back on the highway right after the accident. Now we are running late. Blast on to the highway and go! We made it to the game on time.
At one point during the day, my wife expressed her displeasure for the Pilot's Bluetooth. I told her we could trade the Pilot in, get good money for it, and lease a much nicer, newer SUV with upgraded technology (better Bluetooth), a power liftgate, & most important, in blue.
She said for the amount she drives (mostly around town) that it doesn't make sense for her to get a new car, especially that I'm not thrilled with mine. Hmm! She's a keeper.
I heard an ad on the radio today offering a Ford C-Max Hybrid for a payment in the $1 something hundred per month including tax. I couldn't find anything on their website, but did see some Focus STs for $20K.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
I float the idea of upgrading from the RDX when my car goes away, largely to access the equity in it. Wife so far is not that interested ("it is a good car"). Mostly I think she assumes I will somehow end up in the new, and she will get shafted. Of course, if I figured out how to get a blue MDX with Navi into her side of the garage, she would change her mind!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
not sure how much time, and may do more Tuesday, but plan to hit BMW (2 series), Volvo (S60), Infiniti (Q60 coupe), Acura (TLX V6 SH) and Audi (S3, probably a really bad idea on that one). Oh, and Jaguar to drive an XE!
I think that is everything. Short list, compared to mine! Maybe I can even get to drive a couple of them.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I agree about not paying upfront, but not my money. There is some tax benefit if you're trading in a car.
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