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2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Icon I6L Golf Cart
Dealership apologizes for error, customer arrest (Pilot Online)
so, I did not hit the jackpot, but I did come out ahead.
Not as far ahead as the person in that article. I would put up with that treatment for a nice settlement!
In my case, the car had to go back or new paperwork done, since I had a car that legally was not mine.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
There's a shelf in the garage that could almost pass as a parts dept for a few different makes of vehicles. I'm always finding various floor mats, touch up paint, headlamp bulbs, and who knows what else around that shelf.
On another note I was able to find a pretty decent set of used winter tires for the Yaris today. Only paid $60, probably be around $60 to have them put on. That will be a grand total of $1700 to outfit 3 vehicles with winter tires in the past 2 weeks. My Sierra was $850 of that and of course now it's demanding a $90 oil change......the nerve of some trucks!!!! :sick:
I had the wheels on the 540i balanced and rotated today, and the tire shop discovered that the rear brake rotors were cracked. $200 and change later, and my brakes no longer vibrate.
They also discovered that my headlight level sensor was broken--I think I can fix that with some JB Weld.
I don't keep THAT many parts around......I don't think
Lets see, I usually sell all the winter tires from prev vehicles, so currently only have 5 sets, still have to buy a summer set for the Sierra. So only have bulbs, touch up paint, floor mats, a coin tray, and maybe a couple stereos laying around. Then again that's just in the garage, don't look in the trailer. :sick:
I think my project for this weekend should be clean out my junkyard.....errr garage. :P
Mark
Translation: "We make more on aftermarket contracts, and we don't want to clog up the shop doing tons of work at the discounted rates that Audi pays."
The first point is undoubtedly true, the second one is only a guess.
And while it's possible that Audi can't "force" a dealership to offer Audi's extended warranties, I think it's crazy that they wouldn't. I would not want to own an out-of-warranty Audi without an ESC, and I wouldn't ever want a third-party ESC, either.
This sounds extremely fishy to me.
Cheers -Mathias
What do you think about the undisclosed $125 fee??
Mark
Eh. I'm thinking it's part of the $20k for the repaired BMW... It's by way of being in the noise for a $50k+ transaction.
Since it's Sunday, I'd say it falls somewhere between the laborer being worthy of his hire, and not muzzling the ox that treadeth the corn...
If I were the finance manager, I wouldn't mess with peanuts like that and risk upsetting a customer. But I'm not in the business, so what do I know.
I'm much more worried about not offering the Audi ESC -- unless you didn't want one anyway, in which case it's moot.
No matter who runs the ESC, you want someone with a stake in happy customers. So I'd always get the "official" one or skip it and bank the money.
Cheers -Mathias
The $125 is bothersome because if they charge each transaction that fee, you are talking about a considerable amount of cash if they move 1000 new and used cars a year. I guess I was just raised that right is right and wrong is wrong.
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
After an hour and a half, a good wash and wax I have to say the old girl looks pretty darn good. The truck has a lot of oxidation which wasn't helped much by wax, but what was helped surprisingly was the surface scratches and swirling from the prev owner running it through car washes. However, once it was waxed the true horror of rock chips took hold, I'm guessing that truck has over 2000 and that's no joke, they are everywhere, hood, rocker panels, doors, fenders, roof, tailgate, just everywhere. It would probably take me an entire day and several bottles of touch up paint to cover them. Not worth it. What it did lead to was a name for the truck, she has been named Chippy and boy does it fit! Wow, talk about paint damage. I'm not usually one for naming a vehicle, have only named a few, in this case it seemed fitting.
The finished product, hard to get a good picture due to the reflections in the paint, haven't had that problem with this truck before.
sorry, had to do it...
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
There is actually one that lives near me. Modest range house in an older neighborhood, where over the years they have mostly had domestics (Chevy impala, a Fusion I think, stuff like that). now that have an Equus in the garage.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
sorry, had to do it...
Not gonna happen. I've had the truck for 6 months and am still as happy with it as I was the day I bought it.
My only complaint is after 6 tries to set up the Onstar I still haven't gotten it done, they get close then the call disconnects. Very frustrating.
Tomorrow ill take it in for an oil change.....$89.95 and an air filter since the meter is in the red, who knows how much that will be. It's too complicated for me to do.
All in all cool truck and I'm happy with it, glad I traded the 2011 F-150 in on it.
Maybe you'll keep this one for 10 yrs.!
Mark156
I think it would be easier to have it repainted. The overwhelming amount of chips is staggering. I've seen rock chips on used vehicles but this is ROCK CHIPS as in it would probably take me hours to get it done. Like I told hubby, if we get a few cold days this winter and I can't find anything else to do, um like scrub floors, clean toilets, wash the cats......you get the picture, then I'll work on touching the chips up. At least we have a heated garage. :sick:
If I ran across this before buying my Volvo, I'd probably be considering it.
'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
See this advertised in AutoWeek all the time. Sounds too good to be true but I'd love to see the real world results:
http://www.drcolorchip.com/
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
In Brazil it was called Santana and Santana Quantum SW version, not the version Hatchback existed since the first generation Passat (marketed here only hatchback version with the same name Passat) coexisted until 1989 with Santana.
My version is the most complete of the season, with 1.8 engine, but had the 2.0 engine option.
2.0 engine, air conditioning, power steering, power locks, laminated windscreen, 3-point seat belts for rear seats, center armrest, etc., were not only luxury items but also new to the national industry.
But until the end of production, Santana never had a bigger engine or 16V, ABS brakes, cruise control, independent rear suspension, much less the legendary 4x4 full syncro.
He knew that the dreaded Audi Quattro had the same body design and much of the transmission syncro? It's the only car I know of that did extinguish a category of racing! (Super Rally cars category).
Over the years, the news was to be the first electronic injection of fuel in Brazil (EX santana 1991), MKIII update for the Passat in '92 with EFI and optionally in the '94 E.F.I. became standard. After a decade of some facelift, where he lost the post of luxury car market to not compete with the Passat, which entered the domestic market in 1998 - was discontinued in 2005.
Although love this car, with a resistance that recalls the cars of the 70s, I know that Audi, VW and especially today did not take anything from this project since the very left of designing durable cars. And by extension the popular car industry today is an embarrassment, and disposable cars are very expensive!
For 2013 VW Brazil is considering the return of Santana! For those reports, discovers that the body is not the fox sedan (a compact car) elongated and makeup! Glad to know that the wonderful country of Cadillac's, Lincolns, and muscle car's, there are those who admire cars geared more practicality. Well, even more! A hug, buddy!
Stick around. I will look forward to your posts. :shades:
Anyway this SW marketed in the U.S. should be impressive for the time, the admiration is understandable that keeps some.
Here in Brazil the line Santana is a legend, stopped being produced in 2005 having never get upgraded to the 3rd generation of the Passat, demonstrating a lack of concern for consumers who already lay Santana as a reliable car.
Now a marketing ploy to Brazil VW Fox plans to launch a sedan elongated using the name of the car so that its consumers protested extinguish, as they do with the new betlle that the old version with the air-cooled rear engine was called in Brazil of "fusca" for 2013 will do a facelift in new bettle (based on golf 4th generation) and call it a "fusca"!
So long friend and thank you!
Low mileage late model Saab
It's a six year old Saab and it's a stick.
Saabs have never had great resale value and outside of some hardcore fans, they really suffer at the auctions and car lots. Even when they were still in business they were always "back of book" cars.
And, now they are out of business and people fear lack of support, parts availability etc.
For a Saab lover willing to stick his neck out, that is a lot of car for the money to be sure!
I have the sedan version that here called Santana.
A curiosity, the Golf in Brazil (which is still manufactured here in the facelift generation IV) costs at least U.S. $ 24,287.62 version 1.6 engine with no options and not including shipping.
Seems expensive, and it is!
So automakers have carts that can only be manufactured here, as the gol (VW), the palio (fiat), the Celta (GM), Ford Ka, etc..
Mini cars generations launched in Europe 10 years ago, but they are big sellers here.
One Gol, which two years ago "evolved" into the body of the IV polo (but it is still offered in the factory in the previous version), with 1.0 8V engine without "luxuries" such as airbag, air conditioning, power steering, head restraints and belt 3 points for rear occupants, or a green glass, finally, naked, goes for U.S. $ 13,880.00 (excluding shipping) the same price as an Audi A6 1998!
With a 1.6 liter 8V and some basic items such as A / C, power steering, electric windows, sound system with bluetooth with steering wheel controls, fog lamp and green glasses (wow!) sells for over $ 20,000.00! Other manufacturers offer mini cars (called here "popular cars") in the same price range, and level of motorization options.
It is common for marketers in advertising campaigns evoke the popular saying that "brazilians are passionate about cars," i think we are stupids!
Here parade car shows zero status, whether it's a product without comfort, safety, outdated and out of price.
Thank you and sorry for the long text!
and... yup... just as I suspected. The nicest one in the country at the auction went for $9k last month with 39k miles and an auto trans. Figure that probably puts this one at maybe $8k at best. $11k retail would be the absolute end of the world!
'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
wonder what that will end up going for?
the SAAB, 14K does seem too high for that orphan.
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
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I looked in the showroom and they had a Maxima, two Rogues, and one other vehicle. No 2013 Altimas. :confuse: The Rogue is one of their oldest and least competitive vehicles, why have it in the showroom? The Altima is their newest vehicle, and midsize sedans are probably the most competitive segment, but they didn't see fit to put one in the showroom. I briefly looked at one on their lot, but it was raining pretty hard. The one I saw was a four cylinder which stickered for around $25k and had alloy wheels and a power seat but no sunroof or leather seats. The seat fabric looked cheaper than my 2009 model, but I didn't look it over much beyond that.
Yeah, we sold ours earlier this year. No real M-sport package, but it was a stick. As nice of condition as it was in (w/ 110k miles), we miss it sometimes. I think I got more attention and compliments on that car than most of our other cars costing many times more!
2025 BMW i5 - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2025 MB GLE450e - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
For their base 5-door model (with the SkyActiv engine), they added some nice standard features - USB input, auto climate control and their keyless system.
And what's nicer, they added the 6-speed manual as an option on the Grand Touring model, which adds a sunroof, nav, upgraded stereo, blind-spot monitoring and leather.
Previously, they only offered the 6-speed manual with the SkyActiv engine in the "base" touring model.
I had been pretty set on a VW TDI model at some point, but I may reconsider if I can get a Mazda3 with all those nice features for less money.
2025 BMW i5 - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2025 MB GLE450e - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
The urge to car shop is still very strong, but we don't need anything. I was having fun car shopping with the kid, then hubby. I guess I'll just have to live vicariously through you guys.
Taking the Sierra to the dealer in the morning for an oil change and to have the diesel tech look at it, something isn't right. Fuel economy has dropped from 19ish hwy to 14 and 15ish city to 11 and the truck seems to be lacking power. Feels like I'm pulling a trailer all the time. Thankfully the diesel tech at this dealer is awesome and knows this truck well. I'm sure it's something minor and I'll get it back tomorrow afternoon. No, I won't let my wandering eyes get the best of me.....