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2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
Seriously, though, as I mentioned after my trip home in the Durango, getting into our Town & Country afterwards felt like climbing into a top-tier luxo car. Way better seats, better sound insulation, smoother ride, etc. just make sure you test drive it extensively.
Interesting that the T&C was so much nicer, particularly coming from the same brand. I'll definitely make sure to get enough test drive time in - thanks for the heads up.
And hey! The Kia is a darn nice minivan!
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
I told the wife she has to check it out when we go to the car show in a few weeks
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
http://www.goodcarbadcar.net/2016/12/2017-acura-mdx-review-canada-winter-test.html
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
schemesinvolve her car!She likes the MDX. I could probably bring home a blue one without even showing her, and not get in trouble. Sounds nice, and I like the interior from sitting in them. Roomy. About the only thing negative that concerns me is the shaky 9 speed tranny.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
The Infiniti QX60 is a CVT and the Acura a nine speed, both not ideal. Still anxious to see the 2018 Enclave.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
'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 used to mind about the dealer stuff. But, it's leased, so I don't mind.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
I'd make the absence of a dealer sticker to be a condition of delivery. I can usually deal with plate frames, if they are subtle.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
the sticker is a bit of a pain and took me about 20 mins but not worth risking someone else trying to remove and maybe damaging the paint.
'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
http://www.subaruofcherryhill.com/used/Infiniti/2007-Infiniti-G35+Sedan-Cherry+Hill+NJ-780a1c5f0a0e0adf3e0eb2a5fe290691.htm?searchDepth=17:54
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
It started with having the walls painted and putting on a nice floor coating before even moving in. Then I installed the improved version of our dog kennel that I posted pics of a few months back. On Black Friday, I treated myself to a nice new tool cabinet and some wall cabinets.
With only a single light bulb installed by the builder, it was super dim in there, so last week I installed a couple LED shop lights.
And today, I installed some Elfa shelving.
So happy with the results!
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Highlander XLE
More affordable than I thought - probably give up some age and miles vs a Durango, but obviously worth it on resale, and higher mileage shouldn't be a problem.
May be more along the "pleasant" side of driving dynamics than "engaging" but certainly worth a look.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
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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
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
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@houdini1 - it was a rustol-eum "rocksolid metallic" kit from Home Depot. It was probably twice as expensive as the more basic stuff we've used in the past, but it seems much stronger and looks great. It has the iridescent look that does appear wet. It actually is a wee bit slick when wet which probably isn't the best thing, but it feels nice (not gritty and easy to clean).
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
simple solution. Get some of that plastic C channel conduit like you use to hide the wires for a wall mount TV. Cut it to the right length, and it will cover almost the entire wire. Will look much better, and be really cheap.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Spent the last hour or so browsing the Carmax lot - all their cars are unlocked, even today when they're closed. Seems peculiar, but it's nice for poking around. Actually, when I closed one of the doors, the lockbox opened up to reveal the keys.
Got to sit in a lot of different SUVs. The new model Highlander has a nice interior. One of the Enclaves I sat in was nice as well. Spent some time in the CX-9 again - for the value I may consider one after all. 2015 Touring models with very reasonable miles for low $20k's.
Couldn't resist looking at the sporty cars on the way out:
Seemed like pretty good deals - 2015 FR-S w/17k miles for $17k; 2015 Mustang GT w/Premium and Performance w/ only 2k miles for $31k.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
So, one tire and install, one alignment and $375 later.
So, one tire and install, one alignment and $375 later.
Grrrr
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
MPG stinks, but it is a 4500 lb 290 HP SUV.
Like I said in the other thread tech is a bit lacking but most of the current safety stuff is there. Ours doesn't have forward collision alert but I think the one trim above ours does.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
Ended up getting a Santa Fe Sport as my rental. AWD, which is nice. 37,000 miles, which isn't. Blue with black interior. XM is active, and the controls are really similar to the departed E-GT. No rear view camera, which is slightly bothersome.
If the rain lets up, I'll get a picture.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
Bradd, good timing on getting the snow tires. now you can report back on how big a difference they make!
Ironically enough, I was off from work. My wife is working all weekend. I took the Legacy & it's new snow shoes to my son's 6:50 am hockey practice. Roads were down to the blacktop. I came home as it started snowing, so my wife took the Legacy to work with her (2.5 or so miles away).
I had the 3 kids & the Pilot for the rest of the day. We stayed home most of the day. I worked on the boys' pinewood derby cars with them. Spent some time coloring with my daughter.
We were supposed to play a team from New Haven yesterday at our rink. They cancelled due to inclement weather. Not wanting to waste the ice time, my son's team called for a scrimmage. OK! Load em up in the Pilot & off we go. 6" of unplowed roads was nothing for the Pilot. It's 4WD system made hills coming home from the rink seem flat.
When we got home from the rink, my wife had just pulled in. I ordered dinner, hopped in the Legacy, and off I went. I felt the difference of the snow tires immediately. Take off out of my unplowed driveway was instantaneous & drama free. I detoured through some unplowed side streets, stopped in the middle of a hill, & took off again. The car is steady & surefooted around turns. They definitely drive like they are digging into the snow & not driving on top of it. I'm impressed.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2024 Ram 1500 Longhorn, 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2019 Ford Mustang GT Premium, 2016 Kia Optima SX, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am WS6
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD