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I know I'll hear either way Monday about coming in that day or not and about Tuesday. She's a fast mover which is very unusual so am thinking that work will be canceled or closed early on Monday and Tuesday might be a later start time if we go in at all. Personally, wish Elsa turns more westerly into the gulf and peters out so no one is really effected by it. After Andrew, Wilma & Irma, I've had enough of hurricanes to be honest and I'd surely be gone from here long ago if my other half would go with me. I've just had enough storms over these past 52 years and am tired of it all!
Funny, we had to go pick up so vehicles by the beach yesterday so we drove over to Deerfield Beach and watched the ocean and the folks out & about. I love going on vacation o the beach, lying under a shade tree and listening to the waves is so calming for me. We are long overdue for going, last time was Marco Island in 2017, was so nice, we extended our trip for an extra couple of days!
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 I’m sure you’ve seen from my posts the beach is our favorite place! Unfortunately not a great weather day so won’t make it today (pool instead) but hoping for the next couple of days. Took T/W off to extend the weekend.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
I do remember all of the hoorah about the frames rusting out.
And beautiful house too!
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1132776_first-drive-2021-jeep-wrangler-4xe-hybrid-plugs-into-a-greener-cleaner-great-outdoors
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
25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd
Those 8 cylinders are heartbreakers though.
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2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
For those keeping score, I've had two incidents with the A7e MMI now. First was a false error message regarding the headlights. Now, the radio system was stuck "initializing, please wait..." Of course, the interim solution was to reboot, which worked. But, it's apparently a known issue, so off we go to my first visit to a dealer service department, a week from Monday.
'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
Car and Driver just tanked the 4xE rubicon. I can only sum it up as: they tested a Wrangler and were surprised it drove like a wrangler.
Wow. Some rare stuff there. Very cool.
I sometimes feel like I should take my Daytona to shows with the amount of attention it always gets. Not like everyone is turning their head, but I get at least one comment every time out.
Yesterday, I was heading to the pet store for supplies and stopped at a light behind a line of cars. Young guy in a newer Challenger pulled up next to me and stopped traffic so he could ask me what year. Apparently, a Daytona was unusual for him and he was quite excited to know more about it. Then, just a few mins ago, I’m sitting in a parking lot waiting for my son when another younger man came to my window and started talking about it. He had a 2011 on the other side of the lot but plain grey with 117k miles. He wanted to talk shop. Lol.
For non-Dodge people, it is most often young kids who gawk and pull mom or dad’s hand and point.
'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
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
I’m rather perplexed by that brown thing. Appears to have been a Ford. Maybe an extended cab pickup? But then the back is heavily modified and I think those might be Lincoln taillights?
'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
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Yep. At this point, I’d only want a ‘Merican V8
I like how it appears to be an all-is-welcome event, unlike the heavily micromanaged trust funder/techbro show off event in Redmond.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd
they had cars inside again. Probably doing the floors the week before! Conveniently they had 2 Civics. A sport and a touring. Overall impressions (we just test sat, did not ask for a drive) were positive. Very roomy. Wife said it seemed big enough. Passed the "elbow test" (if we have to fight for elbow room on the center console it is too narrow!) And the back seat was limo like. Tons of legroom, and I did not hit my head. Trunk looked quite large too. So functionally, very useful. Outside looks good, and does not seem overly large. So I consider it to be just right!
Dash is nice in person. the interesting vents and crosshatch trim give it some style. Everything else seemed typical Honda. Clean, simple and logical. Looks easy to live with.
seats were good in the touring. Cushion was long enough and could tilt up enough that I was comfortable. Lumbar not adjustable for some reason, but felt good to me. Also sat in the sport (manual seat) and that is a non-starter. As always, to get the seat raised to where I want it, the cushion tilts down and I get no thigh support. So not a chance I buy any model that doesn't have the power.
anyway, assuming it drives as well as it presents, looks like a winner!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
a small sedan, that sounds like something to just try and get as cheap as possible to have spare wheels. Otherwise might look at something nicer, even if CPO, for similar money.
I do want to see a Kona. Still like small hatches that are not super low (wife did comment that the Civic was low, but she is used to the RDX and hasn't ridden in a lower car in a year). A small CUV could take care of that problem.
I think the only likely way I get a Civic is a manual hatch. But that assumes they put the stick in a top trim model with power seats!
Maybe I should just reserve a hybrid Maverick with luxury package and see how I like it when it arrives, and if the lease deals make any sense!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
I thought old Bronco with the removable top too
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There are more expensive ones out there if that makes you feel any better about the price
I wish it was CPO, that would make it easier to swallow as well
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/9c045fa1-9452-4581-8b59-c925ab5272e4/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=highintent_ret_bv1_yahtgn&aff=yahtgn&bac=yahtgn&fbclid=IwAR3MUs_pEAy13OotpMRro1vv89RZdi6_2ROqsZ8z9HvinLo92DDYLtDAbEY
https://www.motortrend.com/news/2022-honda-civic-si-timing-leaks/
"Why wait for the Civic Si? For starters, it'll offer a manual transmission. The new Civic sedan is automatic-only; Honda has said it'll continue to offer the three-pedal option for the Civic hatchback, Si, and Type R models. That makes it likely that the new Si will be available solely as a hatchback, a move that would more closely link it with the Type R above it in the lineup. Previously, the Si was offered as a sedan or coupe, but given the former's transmission limitation and the latter's death with the Civic's 11th-gen redesign, the hatchback bodystyle seems preordained."
Motor Trend likes the new Civic Touring.
https://www.motortrend.com/cars/honda/civic/2022/2022-honda-civic-touring-sedan-first-test-review/
Motor Trend got from 0-60 in 7.4 in the new Civic, which seems okay.
If my guess is right, and the base hybrid engine gets the Maverick to 60 in more like 9+ seconds, then 7.4 will seem pretty good.
But the last generation Civic Si was at about 6.8, and the new one should be similar.
Every time I see a Kona I can’t help but think it’s just a nice looking little Ute.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
I passed Avalon Honda the other day and was absolutely stunned how few cars they have. Must be scary for them.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
It must be a love child-
25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd
Just did the sit in, smell and taste test. Have setup test drives for Monday morning and afternoon, with lunch in between.
Currently, based upon her seat test, her order is:
Audi Q5
BMW X3
MB GLC
I have a feeling, no matter the drive, it will be the Q5 with the X3 a dark horse (as she had an '18 330xi). Likely, the Benz will be a one and done drive.
She would like a PHEV, is willing to give up the hatch space and any hopes of a real spare tire. Me, I was partial to the X3; I think it was the sport seats. Or, more likely, the BMW dealer gave me chocolate chip cookies... But, my desire is moot. It is what she wants and deserves.
So, we'd likely sell/trade the CX-5, giving us two sensible pairs of shoes to drive. Which, and I'm drawing up the legal papers for her to sign, leaves the door open for me to go all mid-life crisis (again) shopping...
Jag dealer just dropped the price $5k on a '17 White/black/black BMW 640xi vert, the MB 450SL remains available, at a reasonable asking price (for this market), no reduction since the not feminine enough test drive a couple of weeks ago.
Of course, buying our new home in early '22, perhaps not the time for more loans and cash depletion. Darn sensibility.
'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...)
And speaking of modded 70's Fords-
1978 Ford Bronco, you won't believe this one.
25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd
It’s ‘Merican Fusion
before I got the Elantra, I actually was looking at the hatch GT version. But got the sport because it was a lot cheaper. The Kona replaces the hatch pretty much, but just rides a little higher. Same drivetrain (the slightly detuned 1.6t, same DSG) so I know it will be quick and get good MPG. And has the power seats (biggest negative to the Sport was the manual seat). Oh, and better stereo (base elantra radio stunk).
so could end up getting me back to what I was looking at 4 years ago!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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
I saw a white 4xe with the dreaded black interior today. I’m glad that we ordered saddle @28firefighter
Drove with the freedom top off today and ran errands with my little one. It was wonderful out and he loved it. This is one fun brick.
Also yes, the saddle interior is so nice on these.
There are some crazy people out there. This is almost as bad as that $20k Bugatti oil change.
I don't think we're in Kansas anymore.
I will repeat my earlier pronouncement – the only Jeep I would ever own would be the 2 door, strictly for fun with the top and doors off. But more power to you if you’re enjoying the “brick”. It would be a very boring world if we were all driving around in Hondas or Toyotas.
To me, the strangest thing is that most PHEVs have CVTs (I think). The 4xE is mated to an 8 speed auto both in EV mode and gas mode. I can see where if you entered the water expecting the simplicity and “smoothness” of a CVT operation, this powertrain might disappoint.