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Got to drive some late model BMW's at the auction and like MB, hate those funky shifters in their auto trannys, just ludicrous actually. The ILX has a normal shifter with an up/down pattern, easy peasy. When I drive, I want things as easy as possible so I can concentrate on driving defensively. Plan to check out a new/newer ILX in the near distant future but I'd have to give up my hatch if I did go in that direction. Would get used to it after awhile but not sure how long the affair would last until I wanted a hatch again. Just don't trust my judgement on this right now. Being that I just hit 40K yesterday, have some time to look and think before jumping into a new/newer vehicle. Just not sure if not getting new is the right call either cause I like having a nice long warranty. Loving the new auction gig as I'm driving a wide variety of makes and models, some pretty new while others being much older. Really letting me see how long many models wear with more and more miles on the clock.
With the rising price of petrol with no end in sight and lower hours of service being offered, might have to rethink a few choices on my short list. Would like to come in about $20K and my vehicle which leaves a lot of choices to check out.
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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)
Chronological order of events:
November 2017 received a "speeding ticket" in an under-posted 55 zone for 70 MPH. Officer might be aware (as am I for this section of roadway) that the speed limit is indeed under-posted below the 85th percentile per the Traffic & Engineering Survey because he wrote under the "SAFE SPEED" box on the ticket, "65 MPH." I'd agree the speed limit should be 65 MPH per US & State law. Which would mean no Officer would or should bother me for going 5 over. Also there are Anti-Speed-Trap laws on the books in CA, that state Radar is not to be used in such cases where the limit is under-posted.
I requested the County Seat as per Vehicle Code law I may DEMAND it as I live or work closer to it. The legislature chose to use the word "demand" in the law, not request, and for good reason. They didn't want the law being circumvented.
The Officer granted me the county seat. He squiggled out his 3 markings/checks/lines on the EASt County courthouse, and marked/checked the box for the County Seat as my appearance court. I then signed the ticket for the County Seat, agreeing to appear at the County Seat, and only the County Seat. The problem is the 3 squiggly lines apparently were not sufficient for the Court Clerks to observe, and they assigned my case to East County in their hastiness.
I got a Courtesy letter around 2/1 saying to appear by 2/20 at EAst County. I wrote 2/6 mailing 2/7. No response.
Get a Failure to Appear Notice. I write immediately on 3/22 mailing CERTIFIED w/ return receipt 3/23. Return receipt finally signed for I think on 4/3. Still no response to date. Got a DMV notice dated 4/16 telling me my license would be suspended for "failure to pay" on 5/16/18.
My family advisors think being a coward is the best approach here. Just cower at the fear-mongering tactics of the Courts and DMW, and write the big check, and all your problems go away.
The problem is I know how these sinister gov't types work and think. They think they can scare people into paying these big fines. I'm not scared. I won't be bullied.
I will pay the fine the day I lose my case at trial with the Officer present AT THE COUNTY SEAT. Until that day happens, I'm not paying them one EXPLITIVE CENT!
Threats of impoundment if caught is one scare-tactic. Misdeameanor driving with a suspended license? Something like that?
Funny, failure to pay seems to be treated much more seriously than "driving without a license" for safety reasons, such as a license taken away because someone keeps crashing and killing people.
'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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2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
.........2004 Mazda RX8. Sweetest shifting manual that my paws and size 10s every operated. Part of the fun was the 9K redline, though.
Hertz is selling 2017 Audi A4s from their fleet at what appear to be attractive prices. APR has a nice chip for those.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/2006-bmw-330ci-convertible/6554958267.html
I'm such an unbelievable sucker for the E46.
But, what bothers me the most is the head gasket replacement. That is not generally a "maintenance" item, like an oil filter housing gasket, cooling system replacement, etc..
Pretty, though... you'd be the coolest guy on the block with a ZHP!
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Still good looking though.
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pretty quick, respectable MPG, fantastic seats, and lots of goodies. in a manageable size.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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My Dad is also looking at a 1990 944 Cabrio for me that his Porsche mechanic has for sale.
"It's an awesome car with a fatal flaw".
Son #2 came home in my wife’s 2007 X3 The fatal flaw being the rotary engine?
That the car was deathly slow compared to the awesome RX7?
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/1987-porsche-951-turbo-wb/6511327698.html
That's within a couple miles of me, but I've never seen it.
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Not exactly internet savvy (don't email or text!!).
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For the inline six cylinder, they only showed two manufacturers. I know BMW is one of them. Who is the other one?
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Didn't MB also have straight sixes?
EDIT: If the context of the question is who presently offers an inline 6 beside BMW my response is void.
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Your 944 could easily be a daily driver if you wanted. I guess a Corvette could be, too. A Viper or Ferrari would get old fast in the daily commute.
2025 BMW i5 - 2017 911 C4S - 2024 BMW 230i - 2025 MB GLE450e - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
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Ford trucks? Probably not.
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Instead of trying to repair the damage, they said they would be replacing the bumper cover altogether, which sounded like the proper thing to do. But once I gave it more thought (after taking delivery), I was having some remorse over buying a new car which would then have some level of bodywork done to it - thinking of the potential for paint and fitment issues. But I was further assured that the bumper actually comes prepainted from Land Rover.
Well, last week I get a text that my bumper has just arrived from the body shop being painted (??!???) and is ready for install.
So I drop off the car on Wednesday and go to pick it up yesterday. As we walk toward the car, the service adviser, knowing I was concerned about the quality of the work, exclaims, "Just like new!"
It's not bad, but I immediately point out a few areas that need attention. One being the fitment at the fender, and a couple areas where the paint needs to be cleaned up.
He takes it back for half an hour, and I take that opportunity to chat with the general sales manager about the concerns. He is extremely helpful and understanding and will be overseeing the repair to make sure it is indeed done correctly to be "like new." The post-sale experience thus far had not been very positive, but this sales manager is making up for it.
We did talk about the option of ordering a new Discovery and them "taking back" mine. That wouldn't be without some level of loss though, which I do understand, so not thinking it'd be worth it. At the end of the day, I do think the repair will be done right now with the appropriate attention to it.
2025 BMW i5 - 2017 911 C4S - 2024 BMW 230i - 2025 MB GLE450e - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
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