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I suspect the Audi is going to fall off the list, too. They bought the TDI because the research told them it was a "clean diesel" and would get them good fuel economy. Plus, they've had a bunch of fit and finish issues with it.
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
'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
'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
I think Tesla workers would find me not bitter, but fortuitous and fair.
Problem with the RAV4 is even the hybrid mpg isnt that good. And the Fit's around town mpg isn't 40 for sure.
If FE matters to you, you want 40+ all the time. That sounds like a priority to them.
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
If they want an EV, they'll get an EV even if it doesn't make financial sense even after calculating 100,000 miles. So while saying the Fit EX at 40 MPG is rational, it might not be acceptable if they want an EV.
My parents chose a Prius over an Accord in large part due to the fact Toyota had 0 percent financing and Honda didn't (I think it was 2.9 at the time). I tried to explain how little that incentive of 0 percent meant in a time where typical credit unions will do 2% on a long loan. Ultimately, the 0% trumped all else. Also, they wanted a Hybrid and the Accord Hybrid wasn't out yet I think.
I did recommend the Camry or Accord Hybrid when they mentioned they weren't a big fan of the Prius, other than its stellar MPG's and Hybrid drive train. Better cars that are still Hybrids.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
If you are in the market for a slushbox AND/OR manual transmission turbocharged AWD wagon, give the Golf Alltrack a close look. They look better in person than in photographs, significantly so! I'd want $5,000 off MSRP on it though; not sure if that's feasible given VW will consider it their newest latest model.
They are good looking in person IMO. I was surprised as I'm not a big fan of cladding, until now. The one I looked at was "Pure White," probably one of the better matches to lower body cladding.
'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
'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
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd
My dog was 50# and about 20" tall at the shoulder (she was a yellow lab - husky cross), and I used to put her in the back of my Fiesta from time to time. She fit fine back there. Even if she didn't have a lot of room to move around, she had plenty to stand up or lie down, which is more than enough for commuting with any animal, whether it be kids, dogs, or both!
Unless it is a large dog (e.g., tall, like bigger than a full-size lab), I would think that any car they want, as long as it is a hatchback, is a contender.
Subaru Forester would work because it's so boxy. But from what you've listed, probably the C-Max or Soul EV that would work the best.
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
And that is a very small hatch area.
'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
I hear you on that. We have a little shih tzu and between a 14 month old a 2 1/2 year old and "little" Frankie and I feel like we are always cleaning something. I know by the time I'm 70 there would be no way...
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
My hope is that since babies don't come out walking or doing all that much, she'll just adjust over time.
To keep this slightly on topic, we are getting a German-made car seat that will fit in both the Escape and GTI. Plan is to have it hook into the LATCHES on the passenger side of the car and then move the dog's harness to the driver side of the rear seat.
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After almost 5 months in my current role, I was approached today by my manager and was asked if I was interested in taking on a management position within the company. I'd have 11 employees reporting to me.
My entire career, I've been what's known as an "individual contributor" - working for others. I've managed projects, but not people.
I'm excited to take on the extra responsibility, but am trying to come up with a way to artfully ask for a raise to go along with the new position.
I know many of you are managers, or have had similar conversations with employees who are being promoted. What works, and what doesn't?
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when I had to do this (as a boss) I would always work that in up front, to get the "excited buy in". At least when the company was actually gonna do it!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Part of why this is happening is that they are not backfilling another management position and they want these folks to report to someone other than the global director.
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When are you up for a performance review? If it's a long way off than as @stickguy suggested I'd bring it up along with the conversation of your new duties and role. If you are due for a performance review within a month or so, I suppose you could wait that and discuss salary at that time. I did that once and it worked out well.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
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Just yesterday while shopping I ran into an old colleague. He retired about 8 years ago and we had a long chat in the lobby of the store, talking about our retirement and what we have done since. One topic that came up we both agreed upon - one of the best things about retirement is no longer having to deal with people. He was in fact offered a very senior position to come out of retirement 3 years ago and turned it down after a few days of consideration, because of the expectation that he would clean house and let a bunch of people go, then bring in new ones. Despite the job paying over $200K, after reflection he said no because he said he really didn't need the stress and aggravation of dealing with all those people issues all over again.
Some people are cut out for that and have no difficulty with it. I know I agonized over it each time one of those tough HR decisions had to be made, at least most of the time. Plus all the associated HR BS you had to deal with, like annual reviews, performance coaching, fighting for raises and training budgets for the staff, etc etc. It isn't all bad mind you, and in my case it allowed me to finish my career making a lot more money than I otherwise would have, but the management side can be tough if you are not suited to it.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6