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  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    I usually don't like paying for apps

    Me neither - Apple stuff frustrates me no end. When my wife's iPad dies, I'm going to push her to a more open brand of tablet. I am enjoying the freebie pinball game app I snagged a couple of weeks ago though. :shades:
  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,736
    Yup. 41,900 now. The front pads and rotors were just replaced 6k miles ago. The rears don't have alot of life left in them and the rotors have a pretty good lip on them, indicating they would need replacement, too. I'm hoping to do just what you said.

    As for that final free service visit, I'm not even sure all that's included. I've read some reports of plugs and air filter at 45k, but nothing official.

    I'm looking through ebay for tires now. The rears are pretty damned low. Fronts are still good, but I don't see me replacing just the rears. I'm thinking of going with Continental DWS all seasons. I kind of hate downgrading myself to all season tires, but I don't want to invest in a 2nd set of wheels right now and the surveys on tirerack for these contis indicate they are quite good in the dry anyway. Probably still better than these damned RFTs.

    '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: 33,736
    2008

    '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

  • gouldngouldn Member Posts: 220
    If it came with RFTs is there a place for a spare assuming you switch back? I was loaned a 135i with a stick as a loaner when I had the x3 in for service. I was struck by both the handling and the power. As I said before I just could imagine the tickets I'd get, so it never made my list of future cars ... just a little tooo good for me.
  • rayainswrayainsw Member Posts: 3,192
    Very nice - that is probably the best looking 135
    I recall seeing...
    Enjoy !
    - Ray
    3,333 miles and no speeding tickets - yet...
    2022 X3 M40i
  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,497
    where is your dealer that they have a 135i with a stick?

    2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD

  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,347
    checked cars.com near me (south jersey) and popped up a black over black 2010 with 10K on the clock with a stick. Not seeing on their web site though.

    also found a 2008 in monaco blue with 35K at a local used dealer with a stick. so they are out there!

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,497
    The couple "35" BMWs I have had the oppurtunity to drive (335xi & 535xi) as loaners made exceptional power.

    I do REALLY LIKE my 2010 Acura TSX, but would LOVE to upgrade to something with some serious power. Like a few others have commented, This board (& my monthly ROUNDEL reading) make me want a BMW, especially one with a 35 on the end.

    So q, how much off their asking price did you get again? Is your car CPO? Sorry, I got a little confused from all your posts.

    2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD

  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 11,285
    If memory serves, one of BMW's reasons for going with RFTs on the new models is being able to get rid of the spare tire well. The E90 had a storage compartment beneath the trunk floor, but nothing nearly large enough for a spare tire.
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,347
    I get fuzzy on the designations, but I know that my BIL discovered that his prior generation 550i actually had a spare tire in the trunk when he bought it (making it a much easier decision to dump the run flats!).

    no clue if his new generation 550 has room for one though.

    I do know that the 2005 3 series I am looking at (E46!) have a nice, full size spare in there. a major selling point!

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • tommister2tommister2 Member Posts: 393
    I haven't seen much internet chatter about F-150 transfer case issues. What's the latest on yours? Do you know what's going wrong with them?

    Happy New Year!
    2011 Toyota Camry, 2014 Jeep Wrangler, 2017 Honda Civic Coupe, 2019 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid XSE, 2021 Toyota Tundra, 2022 Toyota 4Runner, 2022 Tesla Model 3
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    I like that two-tone interior as well. It really breaks up the monotony.
  • rayainswrayainsw Member Posts: 3,192
    edited December 2011
    I enjoyed the two-tone red and black seats
    in my previous car...

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rayainsw/new%20G8%20GT%202009/P1320459sea- tflashG8seatsblackandredresized.jpg
    2022 X3 M40i
  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,736
    So q, how much off their asking price did you get again? Is your car CPO? Sorry, I got a little confused from all your posts.

    Not CPO.

    $3k off asking price and $1k up from their first offer on my trade.

    I did see some sticks during my shopping, too, BTW. Check the BMWusa site. A couple were on there.

    '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: 33,736
    no place for a spare. If I wanted, I would just carry it in the trunk. But, frankly, I'll live. I believe I've used a spare all of once in my 21 years of driving. I have AAA, so I'd just have it towed back to my house where I'd fix it.

    I just ordered tires today. The Conti DSWs. I ordered a non-OEM size (235/35/18) because they were on special at tirerack for $77 each. I couldn't pass up that deal. It will also make them the same size at all 4 corners, but this is just for the bad weather. I'll get some wider rears when the nice weather rolls around.

    '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

  • breldbreld Member Posts: 6,918
    A little late on the response here, but congrats on the 135! The red interior really works well with that car and the black exterior. A few years ago, I test drove a space gray 335 coupe with that red interior. Very nice.

    Like Michael mentioned, we got hit with a decent snow storm last week, so I've been mostly driving the SUV around. I got out yesterday in the 530i, which was a nice change.

    And I have to confess, the wife and I spent an hour at a Honda dealership earlier this week - looking at minivans! Obviously it's not a very emotional thing, so I imagine we'll put off that purchase for awhile, but as the two younger kids continue to get taller, that 3rd row in the SUV will start to get a bit cramped.

    2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman

  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,736
    How many kids total do you have?

    Well, our garages could grow even more similar if you guys decide on the T&C like my wife did. ;)

    '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

  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 11,285
    That's a great deal for that size of tire. I think it's about what I paid for 16" tires on my Altima.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    I resisted the minivan urge for years, but with 2 kids, a nanny, and a dog, finally caved.

    After getting one I don't know why I waited so long.

    They are a great family vehicle if you can get past the stigma. An Ody also drives and rides a lot better than a Pilot, FWIW.
  • michaellnomichaellno Member Posts: 4,120
    $77 a corner for 18" tires?

    Sheesh, I paid about that much earlier this month for 15's on my ION. But, supposedly they should be good for 80,000 miles. We will see.

    I'm gonna have to keep a real close eye on tire prices when it comes time to put new shoes onto the CX-7 ... those are 19's!

    breld - you're thinking of ditching the CX-9? I can understand that with 4 growing kids - a minivan is probably a much better choice.
  • michaellnomichaellno Member Posts: 4,120
    Was out running errands last night with with wife. Pulled up behind a previous-gen M3 Cabrio. Wife commented that she thought it was "cute" (?!).

    Asked her why she thought that .. she commented that it looked "substantial" for a small car. I then suggested that it might be because of the fender arches. She agreed.

    I wonder how much 1-series M's will depreciate to in a few years? Those are small but "substantial", too.
  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,736
    Yup. And it was ONLY that size for that price. I don't know why. Possibly a discontinued size for that model. And, to top it off, they already arrived today after ordering just yesterday morning.

    But this is the reason I've learned not to focus on just one size. Tire rack makes this real easy. I just surf through the different top rated models in a given category and view the tab tire rack provides that shows all sizes/prices for that tire. Usually you are just looking at saving maybe $40-$50 a set if you are willing to go 1 size higher or lower, but this example shows that sometimes MAJOR savings could be had. I was looking at $600 for a set in OEM size.

    '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: 33,736
    Tough call. Considering that, in atypical BMW fashion, they limited production considerably, those 1Ms might hold their value better than any other BMW in recent years.

    '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

  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,497
    I agreee with you on the 135is 1 M. Did they sell out production 100%? I did see them listed with cheap financing (3.9%) under BMWUSA's website not too long ago.

    The people who have them will either keep them or put them away (such a shame). The unsold 1 Ms will be resold by dealers for close to new for a few years.

    2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD

  • akanglakangl Member Posts: 3,282
    Had a Merry Christmas and Santa brought what you wanted. I haven't had time to slow down and think. Little one is in the hospital again, has been for 2 weeks, nothing cystic fibrosis related, this time she has a brain abscess.

    With all that going on the truck's issues have had to wait and have magically cured themselves for the most part. Its been really good lately and thankfully its amazing in the snow. We travel 120+ miles round trip to visit our daughter and the roads have been less than wonderful. No need for Santa to bring me a new truck, I think I'll keep the one I have and maybe next summer buy it an RV to tow around.
  • roadburnerroadburner Member Posts: 18,327
    Yup. And it was ONLY that size for that price. I don't know why. Possibly a discontinued size for that model. And, to top it off, they already arrived today after ordering just yesterday morning.

    Tire Rack ran a similar deal on Pirelli PZeros in the 17" size that fit my wife's X3- $75 IIRC. No such luck with the size that fits my MS3...

    Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
    Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
    Son's: 2018 330i xDrive

  • boomchekboomchek Member Posts: 5,516
    I hope everything will turn out good for your little one. After having kids (well, just one 2 year old right now), it's hard hearing about other kids who have to go through things like this. May you and your family have a good 2012 :)

    2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX

  • steine13steine13 Member Posts: 2,825
    Jolie,
    Good luck to you and your daughter.
    When part of your life is beyond your control, this car stuff is a nice way to exercise control over the part you can and do understand... in an odd way, it can be therapeutic.
    So don't let the boys here give you too hard a time ;->
    Cheers -m
  • mark156mark156 Member Posts: 1,915
    Akangl, so sorry to hear about your daughter..... life has certainly thrown her a few curve balls. Hope she makes a complete recovery so she can enjoy her childhood.

    Also, it's good to hear the 'raging red' Ford F-150 is acting right. You deserve less stress in your life! :blush:

    Mark156
    2010 Land Rover LR4, 2013 Honda CR-V, 2009 Bentley GTC, 1990 MB 500SL, 2001 MB S500, 2007 Lincoln TC, 1964 RR Silver Cloud III, 1995 MB E320 Cab., 2015 Prevost Liberty Coach
  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,736
    Did they sell out production 100%?

    Reports were that they were all presold.

    '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

  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 11,285
    edited December 2011
    Changed the coolant in the Altima tonight. Not a big deal, but Nissan introduced a new and improved, extended life coolant over a year ago that is completely compatible with the old stuff but blue in color rather than green. Can you guess which one the dealership sold me? :mad:

    Nissan says to change the coolant at 60k, then ever 30k thereafter. Since I flushed the system out with distilled water, I'm going to plan on waiting another 60k before changing it again (if I still have the car then). Same thing on the air filter, it was only lightly dirty after I drove 30k on it.
  • breldbreld Member Posts: 6,918
    How many kids total do you have?

    Well, our garages could grow even more similar if you guys decide on the T&C like my wife did.

    We have four kids - my wife and I each have two kids from previous marriages. Given schedules with the ex's, we generally have all four kids in our household every other weekend (for a long weekend). So, it's not every day that we need the 3rd row vehicle, but it is a necessity.

    And your garage just became more dissimilar than mine with your latest move, right? If I go and replace our GTI with a 1, you have fair reason to be concerned. :P

    breld - you're thinking of ditching the CX-9? I can understand that with 4 growing kids - a minivan is probably a much better choice.

    Well, the CX-9 would be the obvious choice to replace with the minivan, since we don't need two 7-passenger vehicles. The thing is, we really like the CX-9 and I like having an SUV here in Colorado, even though I fully recognize FWD and snow tires is more than adequate.

    Here's my wife's grand plan she came up with (bless her heart) - 1) "combine" the features of her GTI and 328xi into one car, like a Golf R or 3-series wagon (stick, AWD, hatch), 2) replace the CX-9 with a smaller SUV and 3) buy the minivan. So she'd have her all-purpose, fun and practical vehicle (she'd prefer having one do-it-all car), and I'd have my 530 for daily and the small SUV when necessary. Then the minivan for the family truckster, which given this plan, could be an older, high-mileage one provided its use.

    Is it good or bad that she's such an enabler? :)

    While infinitely practical, the thought of a minivan lacks the emotional aspect that is the primary driver in making any car purchase. So I think we'll sit tight for awhile until it becomes more necessary.

    2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman

  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 265,617
    Send me $35K and I will test out the Golf R thing, and let you know if that seems like a good solution.. ;)

    (okay, just $20K... I guess I could trade my car in for the difference)

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  • isellhondasisellhondas Member Posts: 20,342
    Jolie,

    I'll join the others with nothing but good thoughts for your daughter. Hopefully the new year will be a great one for all of you!
  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,497
    I too want to wish you & your family a wonderful, happy, & healthy 2012. As a father of 3 young children, I just simply cannot fathom what you are going through.

    2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD

  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,497
    I keep seeing these around & love the look with the body colored hardtop. I love the idea of a 4 door, 4WD, Convertible!

    2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD

  • breldbreld Member Posts: 6,918
    Sure - do you take paypal? :)

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  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 265,617
    Well... I'll sure enough figure out how to do that!! :P

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  • akanglakangl Member Posts: 3,282
    For the kind words. I call her my little one but in truth she will be 16 in 2 months. Try occupying a 15 year old who is bored out of her mind! We bought her an iPad for Christmas and that helps, but she wants to come home. Her doctor is waiting for the swelling in her brain to go down before letting her go. Everything looks like she is on the mend and hopefully will be home in the next week or two. She plans on sneaking up to the 5th floor to watch the fireworks tonight, she has wonderful nurses who *let* her do whatever she wants.

    Have a Happy New Year everyone and someone buy a car already! I know it won't be me, 2 payments to go and the F-150 is MINE!
  • bolivarbolivar Member Posts: 2,316
    A Cadillac CTS-V Wagon will hold 6 won't it? $70,000.
  • mark156mark156 Member Posts: 1,915
    I was seriously thinking about looking at the new Jag but have put that on hold. For some reason, I'm just not inspired to go car shopping and I realized we need to get rid of two cars before the next one arrives. I have a 4 car garage in TN and 5 cars parked....so, one is outside and that's just not right! LOL!

    Will probably wait until the end of '12 to look at the new '13 Honda CR-V and maybe a replacement for the '01 S500. The years fly by so fast that it will seem like a couple of months and December will be here again!

    Mark156

    PS. I hope that my CCBA membership won't be in jeopardy!
    2010 Land Rover LR4, 2013 Honda CR-V, 2009 Bentley GTC, 1990 MB 500SL, 2001 MB S500, 2007 Lincoln TC, 1964 RR Silver Cloud III, 1995 MB E320 Cab., 2015 Prevost Liberty Coach
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    edited January 2012
    Good news about your kiddo Akangl.

    Can't help you with the car buying part. The Quest just won't die. :shades:

    (Mark, got your dupe.)
  • akanglakangl Member Posts: 3,282
    I hope that my CCBA membership won't be in jeopardy!

    I PLAN on putting mine in jeopardy! I don't want to sell the F-150, especially since its nearly mine.

    Buying 4-wheelers and an older RV doesn't count right?
  • mark156mark156 Member Posts: 1,915
    edited January 2012
    Steve, thanks for correcting my error.

    To all.... I looked at the new 2012 Honda CR-V....nice update.

    One thing I like about the 'previous' CR-V is that the console was separated from the dash leaving room at the floor to put packages, etc. I know, I know, it was meant for a ladies purse but it comes in handy for guys too! LOL!

    Well, it's been removed from the 2012 CR-V. The console goes all the way to the dash.

    One important thing is to find out if the new CR-V can be towed behind a motorhome. There have been rumors that there is a new transmission on the CR-V that will not allow 4 wheel towing. I need to check on that. I noticed that the new transmission is a 5 speed. Honestly, I can't remember what we have now, I think it's a 5 speed too (my Honda is not with me at the moment)....maybe Craig can ring in to let is know.

    I saw the the hp when from 168 to 185.

    Mark156
    2010 Land Rover LR4, 2013 Honda CR-V, 2009 Bentley GTC, 1990 MB 500SL, 2001 MB S500, 2007 Lincoln TC, 1964 RR Silver Cloud III, 1995 MB E320 Cab., 2015 Prevost Liberty Coach
  • mark156mark156 Member Posts: 1,915
    WOW, you are paying off the 'raging red' Ford F-150 really fast! :D

    Good for you!

    Mark156
    2010 Land Rover LR4, 2013 Honda CR-V, 2009 Bentley GTC, 1990 MB 500SL, 2001 MB S500, 2007 Lincoln TC, 1964 RR Silver Cloud III, 1995 MB E320 Cab., 2015 Prevost Liberty Coach
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,347
    same tranny from the last few years, but they have a new design AWD system. No clue what that means to the towing. of course, get a FWD model, and it won't matter!

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • mark156mark156 Member Posts: 1,915
    Good point!

    Mark156
    2010 Land Rover LR4, 2013 Honda CR-V, 2009 Bentley GTC, 1990 MB 500SL, 2001 MB S500, 2007 Lincoln TC, 1964 RR Silver Cloud III, 1995 MB E320 Cab., 2015 Prevost Liberty Coach
  • akanglakangl Member Posts: 3,282
    WOW, you are paying off the 'raging red' Ford F-150 really fast!

    Good for you!

    Gives me a bigger excuse to keep it. I truely like the truck, its fun to drive and for the most part is pretty reliable. It and my lead foot get along really well.....um, a little too well at times but hey, it keeps the cops busy. :sick:
  • isellhondasisellhondas Member Posts: 20,342
    Our 2011 CRV has a five speed AT.

    HUGE difference in power when I get out of the 2003 and drive the 2011 so the 2012 must be even better!
  • michaellnomichaellno Member Posts: 4,120
    ... I went to the Mazda dealer where we bought our CX-7.

    They had sent me an email offering 120% of KBB for trade, so I had them evaluate the ION.

    They came back with $5800, which means the "regular" trade value is about $4800. Trade value good through 1/10 or 150 miles.

    Decided to test drive a 3 SkyActiv 5-door with the 6-speed auto. Grand Touring trim, with the tech package, MSRP around $25K.

    As ky stated in his comments about their G37 ... meh. Salesman suggested that good deals were to be had, but I couldn't see spending the money on it. I suppose I may be jaded after driving the GTI, but the 3 SA was just OK on both surface streets and a short highway jaunt.

    Now, with the 6 speed manual, it might be a different story....
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