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Now, if you would like to use this awesome life-changing event as a reason to turn some cars, we're all in for that too!
Should be plenty of entertaining cars out there that would fit the bill. Much of it comes down to how much hassle you're willing to put up with to keep/get the car you like. Even it's just occasional, you're gonna want enough truck space for the baby stuff, like a stroller. And then just have it somewhat convenient to get the baby seat in the rear seat without breaking your back.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
All in all, seems like a great used car buy.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
I pulled the trigger on the S4 I drove last weekend. I'll pick it up next week.
Bruce's S4
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
So, that got me pretty set on the S4. And I decided I really wanted the one I drove last week, with its color and equipment.
Traded some texts with the salesperson and decided to take the deal they gave me.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
man, 35 series tires, and only 255s? what bandaids! I would not venture out of my driveway around here on those. would likely not last long.
looks like you will be adding a winter wheel/tire package to the mix, since it has summer tires.
Nice looking though. I'm sure it is a hoot to drive.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I I guess we should all be lucky that Audi doesn't make an SQ7, cuz then the Sedona might be on the block next.
Do you still have the ZHP or did that get traded in, too?
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Yes, winter wheels/tires will be a necessity, though I've always used the van with winter tires for the snow.
The mazda is being traded and part of me will certainly miss it, having owned it for such a short time. It really is a great little car.
The ZHP will stay in the fleet for the time being.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
http://www.minioflouisville.com/VehicleDetails/new-2015-MINI-Cooper_Hardtop_4_Door--Louisville-KY/2550608873
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Congratulations - and post a few interior pics
when you pick it up?
- Ray
Not driven an S4 in years.....
The Sandman
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)
The Sandman
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)
If my record keeping is accurate, you have earned the distinction of making two punches in a row (I don't think anyone here bought anything from 7/25 to today). Congratulations on the S4, I think you will like it!
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
Thing is, the description says it is an S, but I see no such badge on 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
They seem to be using Lexus RX450h vehicles in the current fleet. Google's own prototype vehicle looks as if it offers about the same level of crash protection as a golf cart with seatbelts--not important in the many instances where the car with 360 degree visibility and zero reaction time can avoid a crash, but probably not so good when the car encounters a situation it can't avoid.
my father was visiting this weekend, and checked out the jetta. He seemed to really like it. Maybe because he drives a 4 YO Sentra!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I like this. Loaded up too.
http://www.royaleasing.com/detail-2013-infiniti-g37_sedan-4dr_x_awd-used-13929936.html
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
http://www.royaleasing.com/detail-2005-honda-element-4wd_ex_manual-used-14016579.html
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
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
'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
Reserved a compact vehicle, as that's the smallest I could get at the Westchester airport which should work out just fine. Seem to remember certain roadways like the Taconic and the Merrit parkway as being a bit narrower than 95 and 75. Have decided that at the 6 week out date, I'll make my final decison and then make a plane reservation if I do decide to fly. Decisions, decisions!!!
The Sandman
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)
Congrats to the CCBA Grand Poobah. Nice car!
All I can say is that witnesses are key, as well as ensuring that all relevant information provided is in the police report, less any speculation on the part of the officer. They can be rather.... uh, elaborate, in their narratives at times, and that doesn't necessarily bode well for you.
It all depends on what I am bringing. Not sure I would trust my golf clubs to the airline, so if I plan to play, I'll probably drive (or rent clubs when I get there). Adding 4 days of travel time will limit the amount of time I can spend in California, so it becomes a tough decision.
It has been 3 years since I drove - I did that because I lugged two sets of golf clubs with me, and left one set behind with my son.
But, I do like me a road trip. Great scenery in Utah on both I-70 and I-15.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
Guess I'm gonna fly solo here and get those things out of my system that need doing!
The Sandman
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)
Plus, worried about your back. Kind of a problem if the extended drive makes it act up, since you are pretty well stuck going the rest of the way. or back.
I am driving from here to Greenesboro and back this weekend. 7.5-8 hours each way. If I'm lucky. As much as I like to drive, at that point, I probably am not looking forward to another 12 hours, or more!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2015 Dodge Viper GT: Westward, Ho! Driving 3,124 Miles Back To Los Angeles
I went and looked at a 2015 Mustang GT Premium manual with the Performance Package and navigation. It was ordered by the dealer's used car manager, and he wound up with a demo. It only has 890 miles on the clock and comes with the Ford CPO warranty(7 years 100k miles powertrain, 4 years 48k miles B2B). Ebony leather interior, and a subdued dark green(Ford calls it "Guard") exterior. It was in the showroom and the sales guy offered to let me take it out, but I said I'd just drive another GT with a stick. He found another GT with Premium trim and my wife and I took it out. My wife liked it better than the 335is we checked out Saturday. As for me, two big issues:
1. It felt S L O W. Now, this car didn't have the Performance Package, which gets you the 3.73 rear end ratio- the sled I drove had either a 3.31 or 3.55 gear set. I didn't expect it to detach my retinas(a 4.5 second 0-60 time is not exactly pulse-quickening these days) but I anticipated that it would feel at least a little faster than my Mazdaspeed- and it just didn't. I suspect that the big slug of low end torque of the MS3's turbo motor contributes to that impression.
2. It drove bigger-and heavier-than it actually is. Now granted, the Performance Package gets retuned springs, bushings and shocks(as well as serious summer rubber) but the GT I drove just didn't really excite me. At all.
On a more positive note, the car I am(or much more likely was) considering had an extremely nice cockpit. It had the "Premier" leather trim and overall I like it better than the trim in the current BMW 3ers or 5ers; I'd even say that it gives Audi a run for its money. The 12 speaker Shaker sound upgrade sounded only OK, but I would think that some time spent with the tone controls could improve things considerably. The seats are actually well bolstered and have heating and cooling- something you give up if you spring for the $1595 Recaros(paying extra to delete features- how positively Germanic!).
Finally, a few random thoughts... I had read that the clutch was a tad heavy- not so. It felt linear and progressive, only requiring a moderate effort. Steering is decent, not bad and not great. Outward visibility is the best of the three Ponycars- which isn't saying much, I realize. The fit and finish was very good to excellent.
The car I looked at is a screaming deal- $6800 off sticker and it's essentially a new car- only with a longer warranty. I just wish I could get more excited about it.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
and how could you decide without driving the specific car (or a clone)? Since most of your real issues may be resolved by the Performance pack, sounds like you really don't know yet if you would like it.
I would guess that the drive experience will be a 180 from a FWD Mazda. I assumed you wanted a big, front heavy sled feel, considering that is what you were looking at!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I've done one cross country trip - almost. CA to MI and back in 1986. Would like to see Atlantic Canada at some point.
Just typing that has brought back lots of memories.
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The clutch is thought to be stiff? After a lifetime of shifting buses and trucks it felt like the spring was broken to me.
Did you fool with the steering response controls? There's a whole row of switches on the manual version. On my automatic you only get to choose between normal, comfort and sport. I prefer sport.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible