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I drove one of those before! Pretty nice wagon, but lots of turbo lag. Of course, I never drove one with a manual transmission, always a slushbox. Do you think that helps take away some of the sling shot effect of the T5 drive train?
Still, at asking $11K they must think the manual is worth half the car! Seems overpriced by 100%.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/718448651/overview/
same price. Not CPO, but tech package.
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/718886721/overview/
Of course, those are just asking prices.
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
I have done it. Put spacers, I believe 7.5mm, on my 300z when I was autocrossing it.
'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.turnersvilleautomall.com/detail-2015-volkswagen-golf-tsi_sel_4~door-used-17049423.html
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Wait a minute.... just read your most recent posts on it, and you're saying now that "you were hoping to get rid of it before next oil change?" Which is it? Hoping to or hoping not to, because "hoping to" means that you can/will, at the right price...!
Any particular reason you'd be worried? They are essentially just rings of alloy fit to match the wheel hub, with holes for the bolts and hub to go through. Mine are only 5 mm. I suppose 2 or 3 mm spacers would have been sufficient.
I always see people checking the torque of their bolts; I've never had an issue yet.
Q mentioned he used them as well with no problems too.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
I'm more worried about electrical issues in modern cars, such as failed window regulators, or some sort of thing along those lines.
I actually felt safe driving the Neon as a teenager, I probably wouldn't today knowing how lame the structural integrity of that car was.
Having said all that, I'd rather not have them either (if only to avoid added weight, labor, and parts cost). However, you don't want a caliper 1 mm away from the wheel spoke.
I wonder if this means the Fusion Sport will
have this 8-speed automatic - soon ?
- Ray
Did like a lot about the one I drove...
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Words to live by.
- Ray
Here, at least...
I would probably be drooling if they announced an ST of the Flex. Heck, they could probably make the same numbers as they sell now if they ONLY had an ST version of the Flex.
I have really thought hard about an ST Fiesta, but I am just not feeling all that fond of a tiny car these days. I was so thrilled to drive my Q7 home from Anchorage on Tuesday. Even with the car's shortcomings, it is just so comfortable. It does everything (except hauling cargo) quite well.
So now that it is running, I was able to confirm that the alternator is doing absolutely nothing. An OEM unti is $350-$400, and reports are that paying for the repair will run $800-$1k. Oh, did I mention the intake manifold must be removed to gain access? Anyhoo, another search found me a rebuild kit for $90 and a belt and intake manifold gaskets for another $50. That will be a fun time when it all arrives.
'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
The Masachussets TLX for $18.5k was sold
It's been an odd experience searching for the right TLX. I don't want to bend on my desired color combination, because I kind of regret settling on the Volvo.
When I call dealers to ask about the car, I already have my list of questions:
- Is it still in stock?
- Does it have two keys?
- Any scratches, dings, dents that aren't shown in the pictures?
- What is the tire tread depth
- Is it a former smoker's car?
- What is your dealer fee, and what does that fee include?
These are good things to ask, because it can help you determine what is a good deal. One dealer keeps talking about the price of the car, and treating their $750 dealership fee as if it is required by law. We're $500 apart, and I'm not budging.Same thing with a different dealer I reached out to, their dealer fee was $499.
I called another dealership tonight that seems reasonable. Price of the car is the price of the car. All fees after that are the standard NYS tax, title, and DMV fees. No other "documentation fee." We'll see where this one takes me...
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
My wife was driving home last night in her MINI in the rain, and apparently her wipers/blades were not clearing the windshield well at all, to the point that it was very unsafe.
She had the same problem a few weeks ago, so I replaced her blades with some new ones recommended by a local auto parts store. The ones I replaced were Bosch, which I've always held in high regard, and the ones recommended by the store clerk were much cheaper, but I thought may as well give them a shot. Apparently, the new ones are no better, and perhaps worse.
So...anyone have luck with particular blades? How about that "Rain-x" stuff you wipe onto the windshield?
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
I would start by cleaning the windshield really well with something that removes grease followed by a good glass cleaner. Then I would take alcohol wipes or rag with same and wipe down the blades really good.
Im suspecting the car has been thru an auto wash / wax and there is some build up on the windshield.
If this doesn’t work there are more intense methods using 0000 Steel wool to remove any contamination from the windshield. I also suppose the arms to could be too tight / loose pressure to the glass.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
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
In any event, I agree with @tjc78. It’s likely that you have some build up on both the glass and wipers. Use a good alcohol cleaner and you will probably be good to go. I’ll be doing the same thing on the X1. I’ve had to run it through a car wash a couple of times lately and the wipers were performing poorly the past two days.
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
I've used Bosch ICON for the last 3-4 years on the ZHP. About $40/pair at Advance Auto.
I really like them. Plus, very easy to install.
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Used cars are a bit different, because it's hard to know how much the dealership has in the car. Still, if you've done a bit of research, you should be able to come to a fair offer. Just add in tax and license, and make that as your one, only, final, all inclusive offer. Let them figure out how to get you to drive the car over the curb with a tag on the car.
I'm like you. I hate to settle. If I have my mind made up on a make, model, options, color that I want, I tend not to settle for anything else.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.