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At the time I held out hope things could be straightened out with the General. If the timing were different, than M240 would be gracing the GG estate.
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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
Hey - the Durango has been in the fleet for one full year. Baby steps.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
My salesperson said his rep claimed no “significant” changes for 2019. But of course I take that for what it’s worth.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
@breld: What's your take on the 320i? Valencia Orange? How'd that happen?
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
About the only other cars that might tempt me are a GT350 or an M2.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
Nothing wrong with the 320i at all, but without looking at the badge, I could tell as I drove it that it was a 320i and not a 328i. Having recently come out of the 428i in my fleet, it wasn't difficult to feel the difference. The sport mode definitely helps firm up the really light steering. I've seen some great deals on lightly used ones that I would recommend (and have recommended) for co-workers; I'd also consider something like that as the replacement for my stepdaughter's Jetta.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd
25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd
$34.5K is pretty strong, by comparison.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
'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
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His company is sending their adjuster over in a day or two so this should be interesting! Should be very interesting indeed. I just want my Golf back in pristine shape just in case I do plan to cut it lose from our herd. My wife's convinced I'm going to do this but if I get all that I want and it drives perfect, might as well keep it for the time being and sell it after I quit working altogether.
Still, wish they'd total it and let me move on!!
The Unhappy 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)
2025 Forester Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport
The infotainment "tablet" works in this vehicle and think Toyota missed a big opportunity here by not following suit. I personally like the 2018 Camry, a lot and think the LE beats out the LX in the base offerings. It's when one goes into the better equipped models is where the Accord and the Camry really duke it out. But at this juncture, I'm going with the minority here and calling the 2018 Toyota Camry the better overall vehicle. It's one that I would buy tomorrow if I needed a mid sized vehicle and garage parking wasn't an issue.
But I prefer the compact size offerings and starting to think that I should go that route with the next vehicle. Having the GLA for these past few days has shown me that. A nice vehicle but a bit too thirsty for my needs. And a bit too big also, because of it's size, it's stayed outside the whole time at Casa Sandman. And looks like my Golf could be gone for the better part of a month so will bring back the GLA at the 2 week point if not sooner and swap it for something smaller, with better mpg's and XM radio. Keeping the GLA for awhile is just to bring a little joy to this bad situation and figure by the two week point, it'll be time to give it back.
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)
and yeah, not a bad idea to ask about how close to totaled it is, and if it still could be instead. Probably not if they already said they wanted to fix it. Sometimes that changes though, if they start taking it apart and find more than expected, or if there is something (like the frame) that they can't actually get back into spec.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I never tracked it, but if I had, I'd bet a week's wages the lap times would be increased by at least 2.5% after the accident. It got bashed pretty good on the front side though. A minor accident might be different. The S4 actually felt great driving after the accident, it was only "aesthetic" issues that made it "never the same."
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Life's too short to keep damaged goods, but that's just an opinion of mine. Getting a reasonable DV claim paid helps ease the pain of living with damaged goods though.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
'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 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)
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)
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/726034236/overview?aff=share_other
'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
not far from me if you want me to run down and check it out. I never drove something like that on their little racetrack!
Miles are lowish. And certainly cheap. Though of course, that is just the entry point into your wallet. Too bad though it is black over black.
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
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
Whoops. Forgot to post the link:
https://www.bmwofmamaroneck.com/detail-2015-bmw-4_series-435i_xdrive-used-17396980.html
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
'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
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I'd love to hear the line of BS the UCM would give on a trade.
"You know, you have a gorgeous car here. It is the perfect color, with lots of desirable options (///M SPort, X-Drive, Navigation, Heated Seats). I could forgive the fact that it is a Coupe which has fallen out of favor (everybody wants an SUV or Crossover nowadays), but with a manual transmission (which I myself prefer) AND a hit on the CarFax I'd be lucky if we are even able to sell this at an auction."
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD