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  • tifightertifighter Member Posts: 3,807
    edited February 2019
    With 300mi+ range, you don't need to plug in too often.

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  • marcogallo1986marcogallo1986 Member Posts: 1,164
     Cool cool stick Guy 
  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,786
    Pretty sure they don’t make a “supercar” in my size. Although basketball players seem to have them. Go figure. I think an F40 is still my ultimate dream car, but I don’t want to actually buy one, if that makes sense. Those I’d want to buy these days aren’t “supercars” by the current definition, even though they can absolutely trounce supercars from just a decade ago. Sign me up for a Panamera Turbo. 

    '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

  • cdnpinheadcdnpinhead Member Posts: 5,625
    If you can't drive the damn thing in a manner that exercises it to a reasonable extent, why have it? Supercars belong in Nevada or Montana or some other western state with less traffic and more turns -- CA comes to mind, except for the traffic piece. If the objective is to have it and present it as a piece of art, then OK, but in my world cars are meant to be driven and take you to places that are fun to go.

    But that's just me, one of Fintail's dreaded near-dead boomers.

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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,786
    cdnpinhead said:
    If you can't drive the damn thing in a manner that exercises it to a reasonable extent, why have it? Supercars belong in Nevada or Montana or some other western state with less traffic and more turns -- CA comes to mind, except for the traffic piece. If the objective is to have it and present it as a piece of art, then OK, but in my world cars are meant to be driven and take you to places that are fun to go. But that's just me, one of Fintail's dreaded near-dead boomers.
    Plenty of other states where a real track is within reasonable distance, which is where they really should be exercised, and not on public roads.

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  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 268,115
    Oh yeah.. 959

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,670
    just chatted with my daughter. She is making a trip to NC this weekend, and called for some driving instructions to get to her cousins new house. so a couple of hours in, on a trip down 95 from Delaware to the DC beltway, including some evening stop and go (of course). and at that point, the Jetta was reporting she was getting 44.7 MPG on the trip. That, ain't too shabby.

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  • roadburnerroadburner Member Posts: 18,425
    Mr_Shiftright said:

    What would you buy if you had the spare cash?

    BMW M1
    Jensen Interceptor
    Lamborghini Miura

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  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    A Jensen Interceptor? REALLY? I'm shocked.....SHOCKED.... the others are okay in my book.
  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,399
    An interesting option if money was no object would be one of the modern re-creations of vintage cars like the Singer 911, the Eagle XKE, or the JIA Interceptor.

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  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 11,404
    Range Rover Sport SVR (and an F-150 Limited to drive while it's in the shop). I'd also probably want an E39 540i M-sport like the one I used to have, but with all the rubber parts (valley pan gaskets, transmission seals, cooling system parts, thrust arm bushings, etc.) replaced.
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,670
    I know I would have at least one older car modernized underneath. Just a question about what one. A 1984 GTI and a mid-70's Volvo 242GT are on the wish list. Maybe a Gremlin, but that could be a death trap. Probably the Volvo.

    A Monster Miata sounds like fun too, but I still wouldn't fit. so scratch that.

    maybe recreate the farm truck from street outlaws.

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  • andres3andres3 Member Posts: 13,978
    breld said:

    Thanks for the quick feedback guys. I figured it wasn't a big deal, but wanted to make sure.

    I may just call up ECS Tuning - I imagine they can get me the right kit. @kyfdx - here's how much I know...didn't even know there were lug "nuts" and lug "bolts." I did notice some of the wheel spacer kits come with longer bolts, so that makes sense.

    The reason A4's/S4's and A5's/S5's have different wheels and tires is because Audi looks at the 4's as a family car, and the 5's are bought by go-getters. So yes, the fours have skinnier wheels and tires as compared to the fives.
    '18 Porsche Macan Turbo, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
  • andres3andres3 Member Posts: 13,978
    breld said:

    Thanks for the quick feedback guys. I figured it wasn't a big deal, but wanted to make sure.

    I may just call up ECS Tuning - I imagine they can get me the right kit. @kyfdx - here's how much I know...didn't even know there were lug "nuts" and lug "bolts." I did notice some of the wheel spacer kits come with longer bolts, so that makes sense.

    The reason A4's/S4's and A5's/S5's have different wheels and tires is because Audi looks at the 4's as a family car, and the 5's are bought by go-getters. So yes, the fours have skinnier wheels and tires as compared to the fives.
    '18 Porsche Macan Turbo, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
  • andres3andres3 Member Posts: 13,978
    Mr_Shiftright said:

    Can't reveal personal info but whether or not it gets totaled is going to be a close call. Even if they decide to fix it, I doubt the car will see the road in 2019. These things take forever to get done.

    Yeah, it does seem a shame that something with so much tech, and that took so much effort and engineering to build, is turned into a pile in about 3 seconds.


    Now that's one BIG DV claim if it wasn't their fault.
    '18 Porsche Macan Turbo, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,670
    I am going to take a big risk here, and just assume it was, in fact, their fault!

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  • andres3andres3 Member Posts: 13,978
    If cost was no object, I'd overtake Audi and force them to import RS4 Avant for my daily, and I'd get a simple R8 with the 5.2 V10 for the weekend car. I'd also get a TTRS for canyon carving.
    '18 Porsche Macan Turbo, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,869
    edited February 2019
    Ok. Why did someone trade this in?

    https://www.sandbergvolvocars.com/used/Tesla/2018-Tesla-Model+3-lynnwood-wa-8453fbbd0a0e0a6b65ae97225a0fa2f3.htm


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  • tifightertifighter Member Posts: 3,807
    They probably couldn't figure out where the gas went.

    Should buy new every time at that price. No mention of Autopilot, not a Dual Motor and base wheels. Nice try, guys.

    25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0

  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,786
    edited February 2019
    28firefighter said:
    Ok. Why did someone trade this in?

    https://www.sandbergvolvocars.com/used/Tesla/2018-Tesla-Model+3-lynnwood-wa-8453fbbd0a0e0a6b65ae97225a0fa2f3.htm


    There are SO MANY possibilities. Could be they couldn’t live with the range. Could be they got one of the early ones with shoddy build quality and/or needed a repaint. Could be they got more than they paid for it. Could be they wanted a lower payment. Could be they need the latest thing and traded it on an S60.


    Oh, and that’s about $9k markup from auction value.

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  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,585
    qbrozen said:


    28firefighter said:

    Ok. Why did someone trade this in?

    https://www.sandbergvolvocars.com/used/Tesla/2018-Tesla-Model+3-lynnwood-wa-8453fbbd0a0e0a6b65ae97225a0fa2f3.htm



    There are SO MANY possibilities. Could be they couldn’t live with the range. Could be they got one of the early ones with shoddy build quality and/or needed a repaint. Could be they got more than they paid for it. Could be they wanted a lower payment. Could be they need the latest thing and traded it on an S60.


    Oh, and that’s about $9k markup from auction value.

    Could they have bought it and then traded it in after reaping the benefits of all applicable federal, state, & local tax credits?

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  • tjc78tjc78 Member Posts: 17,134
    Repo?

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  • rayainswrayainsw Member Posts: 3,192
    Checking new 2019 GTI local availability -
    saw this:

    New
    $1,247,439
    2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T Rabbit Edition
    Jim Ellis Volkswagen of Kennesaw (678) 905-8514
    4.8 (1022 reviews)
    24 mi. from 30096

    Ext. Color: Gray
    Int. Color: Black
    Transmission: Automatic
    Drivetrain: FWD

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  • rayainswrayainsw Member Posts: 3,192
    Edit: Looks like many similar prices listed - a software glitch ??
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  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 268,115
    rayainsw said:

    Edit: Looks like many similar prices listed - a software glitch ??

    That does seem a little high.. :p

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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,786
    rayainsw said:

    Checking new 2019 GTI local availability -
    saw this:

    New
    $1,247,439
    2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T Rabbit Edition
    Jim Ellis Volkswagen of Kennesaw (678) 905-8514
    4.8 (1022 reviews)
    24 mi. from 30096

    Ext. Color: Gray
    Int. Color: Black
    Transmission: Automatic
    Drivetrain: FWD

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    Read the fine print. That's just the down payment! ;b

    '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

  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,786
    Poking around the interwebs myself this morn and saw this. WTF?


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  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 268,115
    qbrozen said:

    Poking around the interwebs myself this morn and saw this. WTF?


    Dust covers... They were popular in the '80s and early '90s (especially on BMWs). To keep brake dust off the wheels. Of course, they also restricted air flow to the brakes, so not so good.

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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,786
    As you said, it has been a very long time since I have seen any, but what really irks me is the fake caliper. Such a cheap touch on an otherwise nice car. I'd have those off IMMEDIATELY!

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,670
    I thought those were just shipping protection. Never realized you were supposed to leave them on!

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  • marcogallo1986marcogallo1986 Member Posts: 1,164
    Ray.  Next car to replace. The BMW?
  • marcogallo1986marcogallo1986 Member Posts: 1,164
    happy  Friday. All!Type your comment
  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,869
    Just shipping protection, Q. Should be taken off as part of PDI.
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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,786
    What are they protecting? Shouldn't they cover the wheel? I would think that far more important. Does the wheel have to be removed to get those covers off?

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  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 268,115
    qbrozen said:

    What are they protecting? Shouldn't they cover the wheel? I would think that far more important. Does the wheel have to be removed to get those covers off?

    Maybe it's a way to make sure they torque the wheels, on the PDI? :p

    I agree, shouldn't protection be on the outside of the wheel? Who needs to protect a caliper and rotor in shipping?

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  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,869
    My understanding is it protects the brake discs and calipers during transit.

    My GTI had them on when I got it. Not sure how they come off, but I imagine you need to take the wheel off to do so. They also had shipping pucks around the shocks that had to be taken off.
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  • au1994au1994 Member Posts: 3,729
    edited February 2019
    I wouldn’t pay over $1M for a GTI. I don’t care how much y’all rave about ‘em, that’s my top dollar.

    On the Volvo, would the plastic be to protect from corrosion while shipping? Cool color on the car btw...

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,670
    Looks like denim blue.

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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,786
    yep, denim blue over ... what else... black. Happens to be the cheapest T6 at my closest dealer. $47k.

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,670
    S60 I assume? I actually really like the T5. FWD is fine for me, better MPG and a lot cheaper.

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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,786
    edited February 2019
    But I needs horsepowers. ;b

    Heck, T6 is a compromise. I’d really want the T8!

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  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Power good.

    Man need more power.
  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,585
    Mr_Shiftright said:
    Power good. Man need more power.
    Oh yeah!  Argh! Argh! Argh!
    MORE POWER

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,670
    the 260 or so in the T5 is enough for me.

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  • omarmanomarman Member Posts: 2,702
    stickguy said:

    the 260 or so in the T5 is enough for me.

    Horsepower good.
    Money power better.
    More power! Yeah!
    A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing.
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,670
    mo power costs mo money.

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  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,585
    stickguy said:
    mo power costs mo money.
    You can always upgrade the suspension, but you can’t fix slow

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,670
    some people have a different definition of slow. an S60 T5 is probably 0-60 in the upper 6 range, and I don't consider that slow. It's not a Versa!

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  • Sandman6472Sandman6472 Member Posts: 7,253
    Had a Rav4 last year as a rental when the Golf was being fixed. It was just an appliance to get from here to there. The exterior is forgettable and the interior was just, meh, to be honest. I like the new 2019 exterior so much better especially the upper models with more chrome and the nicer alloys. I'd be happy to own one of these new ones to be honest. I like Toyota's!!
    Drove a 2018 Camry LE today with body damage to the location in Miami that we take the body damaged vehicles. Still drove so nice and the seats were very comfortable. It's a vehicle I'd not be ashamed to own and drive. It just does everything right.
    Going to Orlando tomorrow to finally see the new addition. Bringing the title up as they've already sold the Versa!! She found out today when they called to see when she's bringing the title up. As she told them the other day, I'm coming up Saturday morning with it and we'll drop it off come the afternoon. No way was I going to skip work today and go up. One more day ain't a big deal!!

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  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    stickguy said:

    some people have a different definition of slow. an S60 T5 is probably 0-60 in the upper 6 range, and I don't consider that slow. It's not a Versa!

    My new minimum in HP for anything with 4 seats is 225.
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