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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
PUG at Costco Tuesday: $2/gallon; Wednesday: $2.10; Today: $2.00. Love gasoline roulette!
'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...)
Understandable that you are a bit underwhelmed by the lack of punch in the Subaru. I know the areas you speak of in the lower Connecticut/lower New York area and one does need a vehicle that can "move" when merging onto the Merritt or I-95. Back in '06, Hertz put me into a brand new Impala LTZ and definitely appreciated the extra horses when getting onto I-95 on the Westport entrance ramp. Traffic always seemed a bit intense in that area where the two states meet for some reason but understandable with the high population there. One does need a 6 or 8 if possible or at least a turbo 4 to get places especially where there are hills. Down in South Florida, we are all flat terrain except going over expressways so any 4 will be fine though I do like the extra power and excellent mpg's from my 1.8 turbo. Have no issues merging onto any highway, the power band is pretty awesome all the time. Just wish the brakes were more linear when stopping, at 15K, not happy with the brakes but was told last week that the pads and rotors are all good and that nothings wrong. Just wish the pedal didn't go so close to the floor like it does after awhile. Most vehicles I drive have better brake feel than my VW does, reminds me how much I hated Toyota brakes which did something similar. Thinking come replacement time, finding an independent VW shop that can steer me to brake parts that give me more of what I'm looking for. Just have to find the right independent VW store.
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 MB store is right next door to the VW dealer so will have to take a stroll over there eventually to see what they've got. A bit to early for any GLA's to be on their CPO lot, figure another year or two for them to show up figuring most of those will be on a 24 month lease or possibly a 36 month one. Love the last generation C class and there seem to be a ton on the used car lots now. A 2013 or 2014 model seem to be the sweet spot there since they did the refresh around that time. Drove a 2011 a few years back and did like everything about it except the size. They seem to be the same size as the 3 Series. Love the 1 Series to be honest, but not sure how heavy the doors are and how low one sits in them. Was looking at one back in the fall of 2013 but the battery was dead and I never went back to test it. A good looking unit with white over black...felt great sitting in it and sorry that I never went back to drive it as it was priced pretty aggressively and I just liked it. But a coupe could be an issue when I have more than the wife and myself going in it. It is a great looking vehicle though. Afraid that if I found the perfect unit now, I might just do something illogical again!
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)
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
But, I'm sure the day will come when it is an issue. Currently, my plan is just to let them know that they either remove the badges or knock another grand off the price, as that is my advertising fee. If they won't do either, then they can sell the car to someone else because I am willing to buy anywhere in the country; their car just isn't that special.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
and my local dealer says they expect to see salable units by month end.
- Ray
Configured a S/C V6 - at a bit higher MSRP.......
[ TQ addict, I am ]
25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd
'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...)
'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
But I agree with all the posts - free dealership advertising is not a requirement in my contract for purchase of my new car.
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
The S/C V6 C+D tested ran the quarter in 13.1.
- Ray
Probably enough for me .....
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
http://www.autonews.com/article/20151026/RETAIL/310269966/a-stealth-giant-in-auto-retail
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Most of the dealership groups that get bought, don't have any sort of brand monopoly for their areas. They usually own a number of different make dealerships. So, their Nissan dealership still has to compete with the other five Nissan dealerships in town, etc..
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in size to the Jag XE:
http://www.autoblog.com/2016/02/11/infiniti-q50-engines-chicago-official/
I think by 2006 they had gotten better, regardless you still have a great car for the money!
Pretty nice for a guy that was that far up the food chain, to take the time to directly help me out.
That was in 2003
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Thank you. I have not had to add any oil, and I see nothing on the driveway, so I probably will ignore this one. I have ordered 4 new TPMS sensors (or should that be "senders"?).
Should have just bought it, loved that car.
and yes, i can live without the fancy suspension!
http://www.royaleasing.com/detail-2013-bmw-3_series-328i_xdrive-used-14682646.html
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Currently own: 2017 BMW M4, 2011 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X Used to own: 2008 VW R32, 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, 1987 BMW 325IS
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.
'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
with the 6 speed manual trans. recorded 13.3.
[ Manual trans = not typically the quickest, these days. ]
- Ray
Waiting [ oh, so patiently ] to actually drive the Q50 and the XE.....
https://www.yahoo.com/autos/outlandish-plan-bring-back-manual-191303054.html
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
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Driving the Golf and the A3 has shown me that I prefer a vehicle with a length of 170" or smaller. So, just to scratch that itch, plan to go test drive one of the local ones just to see what I missed, if anything at all. Having the 6 under the hood, obviously it's going to pull stronger off the line. Not sure how comfy those seats will be over my current ones but really curious to find out. Obviously I'm not going to buy again so soon, that would be plain stupid, but just want to see.
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)
Now, at first glance, this BMW looked like a 5 Series due to the wheels choice I suspect, alloys I really like. Have always liked alloys on all our vehicles because they look so much better than hub caps, either bolt on or held on by clips. So glad I made switching the alloys when buying the Golf as part of the deal even though they screwed up the first time. And I doubt there's many Golf's out there with Jetta SEL alloys on them. All I know is given the choice the general manager gave me, these were the nicer alloys. Saw a 2016 Golf SE at the dealer the other day which had the original alloys on them which I hated then, and which I still hate now. So I was very lucky they agreed to the swap in our negotiations, very lucky!
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)
Just wish all the places I applied to didn't see my cane as negative because I am a good employee and have only gone home with back issues at Hertz twice, with yesterday being the 2nd time. After 6 hours, I was in such agony that once the others went to lunch, I clocked out and came home to get off my feet and am still off them as I type. A big reason I made my schedule the way it is is because I need to rest my spine after a couple of days working. And it's the real reason I gave up the other gig driving around the state, it was just too much working 6 or 7 days a week. I've learned, finally, my limitations and do not push myself anymore...it just ain't worth it.
The Sandman
P.S. I've seen that ad in Craigslist for that initial job I went to and they can't seem to keep employees as I see their ad frequently posted there! I would've been a great part time employee had they given me the chance!
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)