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I would.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
What the heck...I clicked on the request price link. I received an email stating I needed to call the dealership. I won't bother with that, but will be curious if they reach out to me. I imagine there's a markup of at least $10,000.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
I watched a lot of reviews on the Si when they all dropped. I think it is getting a bad rap from people that just looked at a few specs, because it dropped something like 5HP, even though the torque curve improved. No, it will not beat a C8 in a drag race, but it is still a quick car, designed to hustle along on windy roads. And it does that really well (especially considering the MSRP in the 20's). Ride, handling (LSD), gearbox are all very well done and everybody that drove it loved the experience. On the road it scoots.
Maybe I am the only person that does not drag race my cars? Doing 4K clutch dumps from a dead stop is not part of my normal driving. Merging and going from 30-60 quickly (stuff like that) is of interest though.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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
'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
I know it sounds like a marketing tool but I tell anyone considering one, “Its not an SUV, its a Jeep”. I absolutely insist on a thorough test drive. If you think its just going to be a butchier Cherokee, Equinox, Rogue or whatever, you’ll be disapointed.
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
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
As for the Jeep ... the 4xe does not drive like any Wrangler I have ever previously experienced.
On the car news, the dealer in Va informed me she is still working on the WRX deal. They are unfamiliar with NJ, so that's been the holdup. We'll see.
'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
Counting the tank from the dealer, I’ve gone through 5 tanks of gas since September. That’s awesome. Sitting at 3328 miles as of today.
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.
'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 it is my first choice color WR Blue Pearl.
AND very few port-installed accessories. Only thing missing I would have opted for is the armrest extension.
Mirror Compass w/ homelink $359.00
All-Weather Floor Liners $132.00
Cargo Tray $121.00
'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
'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
I’d consider a 4Xe if a two door was available, but as it is, the Willys two door I’ve optioned has an MSRP of a tick under $50k, and a similarly equipped Sahara 4Xe would run around $61k so even with the tax credit I would have to drive the 4Xe for some time before I started saving money.
Nothing aggravates me me more than when you click on the “request a price” button and you get a stupid response like that.
No lease. I’m buying it for the long haul.
I know what I have, no lowballs!
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
I now watch Rainman ray on YouTube (a mechanic in a shop). All repairs, very informative. Just had to do a valve cover replacement on a Q7 3.2l. And made a comment about how weird it was to see the timing gear in the back when he popped it out.
Fans of German cars might not appreciate some of his running commentary on that repair (“because, Germany”) about some of the design choices.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Had to add one new fuel injector as only 5 of the 6 came out the old engine, one was apparently stuck, and all the other stuff I mentioned added up. Breaking it in gently and then all hell breaks loose at 1,000 miles. Under warranty of course.
If Audi ever extends the warranty on the HPFP that's the culprit for all this carnage that'll be one nice after the fact warranty claim.
The car is so quiet!! A quiet and comfortable power sport sedan.
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The short story is I’m having a little coffee and pastry while the snow tires are being swapped off my Volvo so I can trade it later this week.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
Test drive of the X5 (gas version) confirmed the things I like about it over the Volvo…smooth I-6, smoother transmission, more athletic drive, better tech and more comfortable seats. I know that last point may be hard to believe…the R-design seats are way firmer than the Inscription massaging seats I had on the V90.
By the drive was over I had decided to go ahead and place an order for the PHEV…I was told the next two month’s allocations were spoken for and we’d probably be looking at an April build and May delivery.
By the time we got back, the salesperson mentioned someone just backed out of theirs this weekend and it just became available. I figured chances were slim that it came close enough to what my wife and I wanted to take the earlier delivery, but then he started with, “phytonic blue with m-sport” and my hopes grew.
So it literally is exactly what we built online in anticipation of ordering, but with $4,400 of extras for which we didn’t check the box….Merino leather upgrade, Exec package over premium, rear heated seats and M sport brakes.
So…Phytonic Blue over Tartufo Extended Merino Leather, Driving Assistance Professional, Luxury Seating, M Sport, Parking Assistance, Exec Package, Climate Comfort, M Sport Brakes (blue calipers) and the extended shadowline (yes, I will not have to buy the black trim pieces for once).
Dealer discount of $2,000, plus $1,000 loyalty rebate and they can front the $2,500 state tax rebate for the PHEV. And they don’t have any additional D&H. Not the greatest deal ever, but pretty darn good in this market. And it qualifies for the full $7,500 federal rebate.
I had a few offers on the XC90…Vroom, Carvana and KBB “instant offer.” The Carvana was way low for some reason…like $14k lower than Vroom. They split the difference between KBB and Vroom and gave me $58k for the Volvo.
And I should get it this week!
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
Congrats! I guess some of us saying Q will edge you out lit the fire!
I knew we wouldn’t own the same car for long!
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
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
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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
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
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
How's the fun car search going?
25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd
Breld is the Yankees and I’m the T-ball team.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
Seriously? LOL.
You’ll beat me by a few days, I think. I have signed the preliminary papers on the WRX. They are mailing the “real” copies and I have to turn those around, THEN I can get it picked up. So, going by Terry’s adage that the deal aint done till the tires cross the curb, my deal won’t be official till maybe Monday.
Oh, and they talked me into financing. Not that they had to push hard. Funny enough, wife and I were driving to pick up the Benz when one of the F&I reps called. He said something about how the payment isn’t much more to finance. Which I already knew, but, with her present, it was easier to let her hear it and have her be part of the decision than to suffer the eye rolls later. So $2500 down and $400/mo lease or $450/mo finance at the 2.49% 72-mo special. I muted him and asked her and she said “yes, finance it.” So I did. I put more down to make the payment $420, though, just because.
So, @breld, did you make any money flipping the xc90?
'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
Good thing that it was Phytonic blue. Any other color would have been Phytin words
25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.