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What a bummer that you bought the A7. Now I'm going to have to tone down my hate for the Audi shifter.
Oh, I mean congratulations! Pics soon!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-auto-prices-soaring-20210223-2bpk5cqrpjd7zkpy6nviao4obi-story.html
I assume this is an indication of a coming inflationary trend. Combine that with low and middle income families with children and old cars receiving up to $10k in stimulus money, that will send prices even higher.
You've got AWD, 4 doors and and open bed in the back.
At the time, my older sister had a new 1976 Datsun 210 2-door with the 4-speed. Nice enough vehicle though I hated the tranny, knew I'd get an automatic. Hey, I was young, stupid and didn't have a whole lot of cash!
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)
As expected, to charge from 4 miles of zap left to full charge, took a LONG....time on the old 120 volt outlet; like 16 hours? I'll consider a 240 volt in the new garage next year. Maybe join Chargepoint and Blink etc., although there are a few free Chargepoint stations in my area. This is why I'm not ready for fully electric yet; I've got no worries of range anxiety; having to find an available and working electric charging station.
I'll put pix on the agenda and figure out the posting here.
So, after 7.25 years of Chronic Car Shopping, and not anonymously, I have bought! Can't wait for the tax credit, apologies to those who feel I've taken advantage of an unjust system.
And, can we all have a moment of silence for the wonderful 2013 Jaguar XF.....................................
Thank you.
'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...)
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Congrats! Cannot wait to see the pictures!
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
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
OTOH, I still like this idea (save for the price):
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Still gets me that the fintail's color combo is available as a special order on those - would be fun if was possible on the whole range (of course, the special order packages combine for like 20K).
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparison-test/a35884953/1992-fun-four-cylinder-two-door-showdown/
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
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
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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I looked seriously at that generation Celica when they first came out. Or maybe the prior one, since must have been about 1988. Whatever replaced the wedge models.
Closest I came to one of these back then was the size class smaller. Colt GTS and civic S. But I did have an Integra (next generation) for a short while. And a Celica GT, mid - 70s.
All 4 cyl, manuals. So I guess I did play in this sandbox!
I’d love a modern version. But getting with 4 doors, is actually fine by me. Still really hard to find now. Civic sport, might be it?
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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
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
My older brother had been really interested in the previous gen Impulse but never pulled the trigger. If memory serves, that was actually quite nice, before they transitioned into a shared platform with the Geo Storm.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
Plus already had the Mustang by then.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2014/03/31/lost-cars-of-the-1980s-1983-1989-isuzu-impulse
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
I hated that car.
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Oops, dyslexia(did I spell that in the correct order?)
Looks like Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale has started.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
Speaking of retrospective road tests, did I even mention this one that featured my Cutlass?
https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2015/09/comparison-test-1968-oldsmobile-cutlass-s-1968-ford-mustang-gt/
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
The next season, the 240sx became an original Pathfinder, two door in maroon. An impressive looking beast. Hilarity ensued.
'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...)
'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...)
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
'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...)