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But fate stepped in I guess because the battery was dead, and they told me I'd have to come back at a later time to test drive it! It was lunch time and no one showed much interest about swapping out the battery there and then, maybe they couldn't but they let me walk. Ended up not going back but timing was off I guess. Do remember talking with the wife later that day and any BMW was taken off the table!
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)
Eventually, a vehicle I always loved came on, a light blue over white '69 Pontiac Firebird drop top and it was pristine. Sold pretty high as I recall but again, I said that would be the perfect toy for us, she agreed. At dinner, she mentioned we should take a stop over at the nearby Mazda store after we eat to check out the 3. She also mentioned looking at the Kia Forte after I pointed out the "S" model I showed her in the parking lot. Those were her final two choices back in 2014 before I mentioned the Audi A3.
I've found over the years, I need to get her at the right time when she's in a playful mood to get her to do things she'd never ever do if she had the time to think about it. So, I just need all the planets to align properly to get "our toy" I suspect. I just need to get her in that same mood she was in at dinner to start looking at vehicles and I will commence in the next few weeks. Summer's here, tax season's over, the kids are all settled so it's just us and she wants me to do more with her.
Am thinking my timing couldn't be much better!!
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)
Figure the insurance will total it but the wife was asking me how could something like that happen since it was parked and all, middle of the night. What could've started the fire? Guess somethings in life just happen but wow, got me thinking. My vehicle's, both actually, are parked in our garage 99% of the time and I park in front of the a/c's air handler. If something like that happened to us, it could do some rather heavy damage to the interior of our house. Had me thinking earlier just as we turned the lights off, what if that happened in our garage!!! Who would cover that damage for the house and the vehicle...the homeowner's or auto insurance???
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)
http://denver.cbslocal.com/2016/07/26/family-escapes-after-car-fire-spreads-to-house/
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
2024 Ram 1500 Longhorn, 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2019 Ford Mustang GT Premium, 2016 Kia Optima SX, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am WS6
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
2024 Ram 1500 Longhorn, 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2019 Ford Mustang GT Premium, 2016 Kia Optima SX, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am WS6
2024 Ram 1500 Longhorn, 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2019 Ford Mustang GT Premium, 2016 Kia Optima SX, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am WS6
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Well maybe he caught it in time? Let's hope so! He could pressure test it and see what's what. If that doesn't show up anything, and it isn't eating oil, he's probably okay.
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
It's already an M3.. the engine is the best part..
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Someone might take it, if they have a wreck with a good drivetrain to swap in.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
http://www.royaleasing.com/detail-2011-jaguar-xf-4dr_sedan-used-16396054.html
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
If he had totaled it, could have pulled $3000 just for the drivetrain.
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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
https://www.subaruofcherryhill.com/used/Honda/2009-Honda-Accord+Sdn-Cherry+Hill+NJ-b3907c020a0e0adf53250b5d1f73e3fc.htm?searchDepth=3:36
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
For all their popularity, I don't think I've ever ridden in one. Funny thing, I don't recall any auto journo review of it complaining about all the hard plastic and multitude of confusing buttons in this. I guess Honda is immune to that sort of thing.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
http://www.internationalautosportinc.com/mobile/mdetails.aspx?VID=266059171
'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
That's nice! Sport Seats are definitely a plus. I'd worry about the "lifetime fill" transmission fluid & if the transfer case has ever had the fluid changed.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
When they started putting the black carpets together with the tan interior, it really helped a lot.
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60k is a good time for those fluids.
'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
what do they use for the radio display? The pop up Navi screen? Can't possibly jam that onto the little tiny screen that has the temp and fan speed!
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
It certainly would work for me though!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Miles are comforting for this car.
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2017/05/rare-rides-vintage-subaru-gl-charming-desert-fox/#more-1571474
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Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
'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 lost an older sibling to smoke related cancer, she was a chimney there for awhile, so I have zero tolerance on this kind of stuff. A nice life snuffed out at 57 because of tobacco and her inability to stop. Left 2 teenagers and a husband, went into hospital for a small procedure on a Thursday and by Sunday, dead after being put into a coma, cancer all over her insides. Total waste!!! Just have zero tolerance on cigarettes and smokers now!!!
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)
My initial impressions are positive. It's smooth, decent pickup, and bigger than I expected inside. Nothing really blew me away but it did everything well and it would fit the bill if I settled on a CUV. I read a few reviews beforehand and some feel it doesn't drive like a BMW should but having never owned one I have no point of reference. I thought it drove and handled fine and can see why it's a popular vehicle. The equipment level was about what I would want though it's a little unsettling how quickly the price swells when option boxes are checked.
As for my car they offered $22,300 which is right in the ballpark of what I received when I asked in the trade value thread. Unfortunately I still have 4 payments left and while they were willing to try and work out a deal it involved rolling at least several of the payments into the new lease which isn't necessary since I'm fine on mileage. They also informed me they don't offer a security deposit program any longer as of May 1st. That part is disappointing but I really liked the vehicle and it's one I'll definitely circle back to in the fall.
Just not thrilled with the business practices though. When I made the appointment was told I'd get a 10% "afternoon" discount. Ok, cool.
Pull in to the service area and get greeted. Quoted $35 for the oil change; would I like to add a tire rotation for $26 more? Sure, I don't think they've been rotated yet. Complimentary 25 point inspection. Am told it will be an hour or less.
45 minutes later, car is done. And I'm presented a bill for $74, after the discount. What? Told the advisor I was quoted $60 or so. She goes back to the keyboard and magically reduces my bill to $55.
Completely ruined the experience for me.
BTW, all tires are at 5mm; it was suggested I look into replacing them at the end of the summer. These are the OEM Bridgestones with less than 20,000 miles on them. Thoughts?
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