@nyccarguy ....my son says I’m always in the market for a car. I think he’s right!
I had a Tacoma a long time ago....smaller than today’s trucks. Loved it! I only had it for a year before it was rear ended. Always wanted another.......someday, maybe!
Michael glad the business your daughter and wife started is coming along and finally up and running yes hoping you guys make enough money to cover expenses and live comfortably
A couple of notes about living with a pickup truck since Tuesday. My favorite thing about it is the power rear window. I open the rear slider and the sunroof and it makes for fantastic ventilation. Tonight on the way home, I had all 4 windows down, the sunroof open, & the rear slider open. I think it’s the closest thing I’ve ever owned to a convertible;).
I LOVE the power sliding rear window! Colorado's climate allows for many days where it's enjoyable to have the windows/sunroof open and the sliding rear window makes it that much better.
A couple of notes about living with a pickup truck since Tuesday. My favorite thing about it is the power rear window. I open the rear slider and the sunroof and it makes for fantastic ventilation. Tonight on the way home, I had all 4 windows down, the sunroof open, & the rear slider open. I think it’s the closest thing I’ve ever owned to a convertible;).
I LOVE the power sliding rear window! Colorado's climate allows for many days where it's enjoyable to have the windows/sunroof open and the sliding rear window makes it that much better.
I like that feature, as well. No sunroof in our truck.
The front right tired in the A4 was 27 psi, losing 11 psi in about 10-14 days. Definitely a problem as it's the 4th time the sensor has gone off for that tire, but the first time a significant "no doubt" amount of psi was lost.
It has been doing this since brand new, so I'm a bit afraid it might not be a nail or screw. Will see when a tire store is less busy.
I know punctures are not always a tires fault, but sometimes I can't help but think some tires are more puncture prone than others.
'18 Porsche Macan Turbo, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
Funny, last night I was out in the wagon, and I got a persistent tire pressure warning message - yet all pressures were within spec. I kept an eye on it, no issues. This morning it persisted, so I took it to the dealer. I was told to just reset it, I did so, and it went away. I'll chalk it up to German electronics
My friend bought a new Kia Forte last year, and has had something like 4 flats since she owned it. Never had that many punctures before. She did enough research to figure out that the OEM tires on hers are extremely poorly rated and planned to just replace them, since she otherwise likes the car.
I also got the dreaded tire pressure warning yesterday. 3 of 4 were fine, the drivers front was down 6 lbs. I don't see any nails or damage. Will keep an eye on it. Honda cheaped out and doesn't give separate tire pressure summary. I keep a tire gauge in the glove box.
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My guess is that ambient temperatures are dropping enough that tire pressures that were marginal over the summer have crossed over the line. When I come up to the cabin, where the temperature is 30-50 degrees colder, during the first snappy weather in the fall, I get tire pressure warnings. Hasn't happened yet this year. Charles's law is not to be denied.
I love having the individual tire readouts. I scroll through the TC menu on a regular basis and check what all the tires are at. Both my cars have that.
I almost bought one of these new when they were blowing out the last models before the new style came out. Should have done it. some ridiculous discounts at the time IIRC. This one might be pricey for the miles, since I don't think they ever really became popular.
My guess is that ambient temperatures are dropping enough that tire pressures that were marginal over the summer have crossed over the line. When I come up to the cabin, where the temperature is 30-50 degrees colder, during the first snappy weather in the fall, I get tire pressure warnings. Hasn't happened yet this year. Charles's law is not to be denied.
At BMW we warned owners that the TPMS would be triggered at the first cold snap.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
My car does pressure and temperature too. No cold snaps yet, and we barely had a summer here. Today the high might be 70 with a low of 55 compared to a high of 75 and a low of 60. I drove another 50 miles today, no lights.
Speaking of tires.... Yokohama has a new track/street tire, the ADVAN A052, kind of an oddball name/number, but whatever. I'd have to go down to 245/35R19's from my preferred 255/35/R19 square setup, but they seem to be the latest cat's meow. I wish they'd add 255's to their sizing lineup.
Then again, planning on making a half the mileage claim on the 4S's from Michelin, that I burned out in less than 15K miles, and they are warranted 30,000 miles. Michelin might prefer I go back to Sport Cup 2's...
'18 Porsche Macan Turbo, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
they just do that when they have not had time to get the real pictures. they will be up soon.
that Subaru dealer for some reason often keeps older, cheaper cars like that. No idea why really. Their lot is actually really small, so not like tons of room to store them.
I also got the dreaded tire pressure warning yesterday. 3 of 4 were fine, the drivers front was down 6 lbs. I don't see any nails or damage. Will keep an eye on it. Honda cheaped out and doesn't give separate tire pressure summary....
Maybe you need an Acura TLX, which has tire pressure sensors on each tire. The day I took this pic it was kinda hot and I had just been on the highway, and so the pressures seem to be a little high....
This was when it was almost new. I now have over 19,000 miles on the car, which means I'm going over mileage so far on my 12k a year lease.
I looked at an X1 last year and test drove it. I actually did not care for it as much as I thought I would. And for some reason BMW didn't offer some of the options I wanted. A little bit on the smaller side for us possibly also.
that was a case where I found the car online, got really excited, rushed up to see it figuring I would be nailing down a deal, and ended up not wanting it. Weird. also possible that if I had gotten it and got used to it, would have really liked it.
The 06 Acura TL shows individual tire pressure, the newer Accord and surprisingly the Q5 do not. Go figure. I don’t drive it often, but every time I drive the TL I am impressed by how nice it drives and the high quality interior build.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
probably until the TLX goes back. Problem with the RDX is that there are not loaner deals to be had, and not much viable slightly used inventory that saves enough to make it worthwhile. So it is new, without much of a discount. And so far the lease offers have not been great.
Who said I'd be posting pics of a disassembled dash? I believe that was for the Charger's stereo, but here is a much more horrific sight for you to cringe at.
'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
While I was at it, I took to the seats with leather paint.
And replaced the headlights with new units with black buckets, blacked out the grille surrounds, and, obviously, added a blacked out pushbar. Not bad for $300 and a couple of hours of labor.
'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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I've been driving the Outback - very quiet and comfortable. May be hard to go back to something more sporty.
Not that I'm ready to be fitted to a Buick - yet.
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an X3 is probably perfect actually. just so darned pricey!
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@nyccarguy ....my son says I’m always in the market for a car. I think he’s right!
I had a Tacoma a long time ago....smaller than today’s trucks. Loved it! I only had it for a year before it was rear ended. Always wanted another.......someday, maybe!
No sunroof in our truck.
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It has been doing this since brand new, so I'm a bit afraid it might not be a nail or screw. Will see when a tire store is less busy.
I know punctures are not always a tires fault, but sometimes I can't help but think some tires are more puncture prone than others.
So far since Thursday the Enclave has carried
Household items for move in ... up to the roof and passenger seat
Lumber for steps, large trash cans
Two mattresses, flat screen TV, plus other stuff
30 landscape bricks to build a fire pit.
So the U part of SUV has been true this weekend
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
Tonight and tomorrow can officially relax!!
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
I think I maximized every inch I had here with a 40”!
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2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Next year we are adding a sunroom on so these are just temporary.
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jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
https://www.subaruofcherryhill.com/used/Honda/2003-Honda-Civic-cherry-hill-nj-2c02157d0a0e0ae8085b8aa45b5b0bc4.htm
And here is a Panther for Tom. I think this was a good year? Or maybe that was just for a Town Car. But for less than $2k, what can you expect?
https://www.subaruofcherryhill.com/used/Mercury/1998-Mercury-Grand+Marquis-cherry-hill-nj-41ea1d930a0e0aea37e7579276b5d5b9.htm
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
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
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Then again, planning on making a half the mileage claim on the 4S's from Michelin, that I burned out in less than 15K miles, and they are warranted 30,000 miles. Michelin might prefer I go back to Sport Cup 2's...
Tire pressures... I’m really stunned the Volvo doesn’t display individual pressures. It only has green lights at all four corners.
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that Subaru dealer for some reason often keeps older, cheaper cars like that. No idea why really. Their lot is actually really small, so not like tons of room to store them.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
This was when it was almost new. I now have over 19,000 miles on the car, which means I'm going over mileage so far on my 12k a year lease.
that was a case where I found the car online, got really excited, rushed up to see it figuring I would be nailing down a deal, and ended up not wanting it. Weird. also possible that if I had gotten it and got used to it, would have really liked it.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
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
And replaced the headlights with new units with black buckets, blacked out the grille surrounds, and, obviously, added a blacked out pushbar. Not bad for $300 and a couple of hours of labor.
'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