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That is the situation Kentucky is in. The Judicial Retirement system was solvent until the Kentucky legislature voted themselves into the plan. :mad:
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
I am thinking about getting the windows tinted on it though to breathe some new life into it. Anyone have an opinion of tint on a silver car?
Actually most of our snow is gone now. Just the big piles left where it was piled up while clearing. We might get a little more snow tonight, but I still smell Spring in the air.
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
I always tint in a light gray with my silver cars. That's what I will get if I buy the 2014 silver E350. I get Chrystaline brand 3M light gray tint. It really protects the interior.
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
2013 Mustang GT, 2001 GMC Yukon Denali
1. The 5-cylinder is toast, replaced by a new turbo 1.8 liter 4-cylinder with 170 HP. The diesel, my motor of choice, is heavily revised with dual internal balance shafts, new fuel system, and liquid conditioned intercooler. The improvements should resolve the problems they've struggled with for the last few years. Europe gets even more motor options.
2. Weight is down over 200 lbs thanks to the new architecture, and rear cargo space is up 20%.
3. DSG and manual tranny options.
4. VW is considering offering AWD, and maybe even a raised CUV based on the platform similar to how Subie revised the Legacy to make the Outback.
Here are some nice photos along with written details:
Blue exterior
Here are some more pictures from Geneva with a different exterior color and fabric interior:
Silver exterior
Looks great.
I HATE tint and it is seldom seen here. When cars were traded in that were tinted we immediatly had it removed.
We get so much rain here and grey days that the tint isn't necessary. It also cuts down night vision especially with raindrops on it.
Just my not so humble opinion.
Yes you did and with a sharp eye since that was a long post. I suppose that I should have done as Mack used to do and posted my story in "phases". :P From now on, I'll try to watch my homophones and/or heterographs.
"Live by the sword..."
From now on, be on guard. I'll be on you like gravy on white rice.
Richard
Not really. I want to try the new MB and a Pilot before I decide what to do. Those are the only other contenders at this point.
Richard
Richard
If it is bad it will not work when there is a power failure because I can almost assure you that it doesn’t store power. If it did you’d probably not want to pay the price for it. I’m surprised that it doesn’t have a battery back up but that may be because since it is house powered, most people wouldn’t change the battery anyway. The house we had in SC had house powered alarms that had battery backup but that house was built in ’92. You said your house is 5 years old so that could be why you don’t have battery backup. It is possible to have a house powered smoke alarm with battery back up that will alert you by the typical chirping but that unit probably costs a lot more. We have a carbon monoxide detector that is plugged into an outlet in the upstairs hallway and when it was about 4 years old I heard chirping. It is mounted within 6 feet of the ceiling mounted smoke alarm. When the battery in it went bad I first thought it was the smoke alarm.
FWIW, the first floor foyer smoke alarm we have went bad about 2 months ago. We bought it when we moved in in ’98. Believe me the unit was bad I tried 4 different batteries to prove it. So far that is the only one that has gone bad. The replacement unit said not to expect it to last more that ten years and it has a battery that never needs replacement. Nor can you replace it even if you wanted to. What they are telling me is that the battery dies at around ten years.
Most of us replace our cars before 10 years so we should have no problems replacing a life saving smoke alarm at 10 years.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
As far as putting money towards new tires, the car only has 15,000 miles on it and I'm only putting about 5k a year on it now that we're in Seattle. I'm not worried about that.
isell and Richard, you guys have a point. It likely isn't necessary here in the pacific northwest, but I'm not thinking of doing it out of necessity. I'm thinking of ways to spice up the appearance and breathe some new life into it to try and get rid of the itch to get something new...
Other suggestions to accomplish that?
When I get an itch, a good "scratch" or two usually suffices, but sometimes, though rare, I scratch three times!
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
Hey, all of those last big snowfalls went from West to East. They didn't even come from Canada or reach Canada. You have to take resposibility for those.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
I agree, a really smart looking wagon. And the diesel engine would be the way to go. Just when you think wagons look as nice as can be, along comes this little number............
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
"A 20-year-old man who didn't stop for an officer trying to pull him over later told police that he was coming from traffic court and that he had bought the 2013 BMW he was driving from Craigslist for $8,000. It turned out the car, with a list price of $108,195, had been stolen from a dealership, according to a criminal complaint."
I wonder what kind of security the dealership, or the car, has that it could be stolen.
The longer the post the more chance for a mistake. That is why I keep mine short. Plus I have an excellent vocabulary. That is why you will have a hard time ketching me in a misteak !!
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
What if a really nice GM came along?
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
I know it seems ridiculous but if you google, "hardwired smoke detectors without battery backup" you will be steered to a lot of sites.
One is this one; Hardwired smoke detector - no battery<a href="
It seems there are such models. From the instructions the fireman gave me I think one of the detectors has the battery, but all of the detectors run off of that one battery. I don't know why these things aren't designed so any idiot can figure it out.....we aren't all engineering graduates after all, like some people.
Why not put bathroom plumbing behind removable panels, so you don't have to drywall after fixing a pipe?
Why in the 20th century do toilets work on a ball and float device mechanism? And why does that flapper thing have to be made so it has to be replaced every year?
Why do you have to balance on a ladder and try to twirl a flourescent light to get it out of the fixture? And why are those panels so hard to get back into place?
It seems there are such models. From the instructions the fireman gave me I think one of the detectors has the battery, but all of the detectors run off of that one battery. I don't know why these things aren't designed so any idiot can figure it out.....we aren't all engineering graduates after all, like some people.
Why not put bathroom plumbing behind removable panels, so you don't have to drywall after fixing a pipe?
Why in the 20th century do toilets work on a ball and float device mechanism? And why does that flapper thing have to be made so it has to be replaced every year?
Why do you have to balance on a ladder and try to twirl a flourescent light to get it out of the fixture? And why are those panels so hard to get back into place?
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Why not put bathroom plumbing behind removable panels, so you don't have to drywall after fixing a pipe?
Why in the 20th century do toilets work on a ball and float device mechanism? And why does that flapper thing have to be made so it has to be replaced every year?
Why do you have to balance on a ladder and try to twirl a flourescent light to get it out of the fixture? And why are those panels so hard to get back into place?
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Have you seen the movie Argo? (Excellent movie btw) In the movie American hostages are rescued from being held in Iran...by the CIA. It was really Canadians who risked their lives to save the hostages......that is the real story.
Argo mostly a Canadian Mission
If you are going to blame us for the weather credit us when we do some good!
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
I agree. It's pretty. It's VERY similar to my old Passat Wagon. VW should've marketed it more.
Now I just have to ask my wife who he is, so I can send him some of the bills!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
especially if the new base engine gives a real good combination of MPG and performance.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
If the bring the design we're looking at count on me for a diesel with a stick. I'm rediscovering my wagon lust.
Oh, and the Celica is gone and in its place are 10 C notes. Life is good.
They don't want to call the wagon a Jetta because it's not the same vehicle yet they don't want to call it a Golf because the name isn't a big seller.
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
Agree with your comments regarding the Jetta....errrr....Golf, or whatever name they come up with.
Just my opinion but the Passat handles pretty Europeanee, not 100% but probably 85%, so I think it would be quite satisfying.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Now, for some closure to the BMW. It's taken 3 weeks since I've had it on the market. But, it has now gone to a new, and seemingly good home.
It did not sell to the guy who responded to my "For Sale" sign (you pros were right, he tried to lock my car up while he shopped around). He eventually found a car that was a couple of years older, with way more miles, and was less expensive than mine. I gave him his deposit back last Thursday after he sheepishly called, not to tell me he bought another car, but to tell me he was sending his wife to come pick up the deposit as he no longer needed my car. She's the one who spilled the beans on what he eventually bought.
I didn't care. But geez, be a man about breaking a deal and show up in person.
The neighbor did indeed kept calling offering at varying times, $100 to $150 more than his last "best offer". To me, it was painful, and we were just too far apart for me to continue that game. I do think he wanted the car, but was just so focused on "playing the tough negotiator", that he didn't end up getting it. I informed him that we couldn't make a deal a couple of differen times. He'd call the next day, stating his last best offer was $xxx more...that it was his final offer. I'd reject it only to have him call the following day upping his "last, best offer".
The buyer eventually ended up being from Columbus (roughly a 2 hour drive north of me). I was there Friday night, visiting my son (who works at Ohio State) for his birthday. We were out to dinner. When my son and I returned to the car in the parking lot after dinner, there was a note on the windshield inquiring about the BMW. Why they just didn't call me, I'm not sure since the phone number was on the sign. But, I called the number that evening.
Guy was personable. Said he was looking at a new BMW coupe, but mine looked identical to the new ones (it does, given that the new coupes...4 series...aren't out yet. The '13 coupes are based on the previous E generation, which mine is). He also said he could find plenty of 328s, but that 335s are relatively scarce (he's also right about that).
Anyway, I told him I was only in Columbus for the evening. But, if he was interested in driving it, I'd meet him Saturday 1/2 way between Cincinnati and Columbus. He agreed.
So, Saturday a.m., I drive up to the agreed upon meeting point. He was already waiting for me, and I was about 10 minutes early. We take the car out for a drive....interstate, surface roads, around the local neighborhoods. He gives it another inspection. I showed him all the maintenance paperwork (which there wasn't much of) and tire receipts. I explain that there's still plenty of "bumper-to-bumper" warranty, and "free" maintenance left. He asked if I would consider an offer less than asking. I said, "depends on the offer".
I was at $37K. He came in at $36K. I wasn't even going to negotiate with him. We made the deal. He gave me $200 to hold the car until today. We just returned from the BMV (first ones there this a.m. when they opened). He gave me a cashier's check. I signed the title over to him.
Easy-Peezy.
I did have to take out a loan on the S4 to give me some "selling time" on the BMW. But, I don't think 30 days worth of interest is going to amount to much, and well worth the trouble. I'll pay it off this week.
I'm back down to one car, again. And, I like that!
As for your post on "why" this and "why" that, I couldn't agree with you more. Repairing or replacing things around the house is no easier now than it was in 1950. You would think that they would come up with some simple fixes for things that drive us crazy.
Richard
Richard
Richard
One other improvement I forgot to list previously is an upcoming change in the emissions system. The current Golf and Sportwagen use a regen system that injects extra fuel to superheat the filter, which burns off soot at variable intervals. It's problematic, especially for city drivers. The new version will use the more simplistic urea injection systems like those found on the new Passat. Better reliability without the fuss of the regen system.
Fezo: I'm hoping you're wrong about what VW could do to this wagon. I don't need nor want all the technology options Europe is getting, but if they keep it simple with the 2.0 diesel, a manual tranny, and the same basic configurations, then it's definitely on my list for a purchase in January 2015. I wanted a 2012 if you'll recall, but the diesel motor problems scared me away. Until this beauty came along, I was thinking the next Outback iteration would find a home in our garage. Now, who knows?
Here's a little info on the new VW motors:
VW Motor Strategy
VW is getting serious about North America.....finally. The Passat is excellent. The Jetta stinks but is selling well. The Beetle is a good update. We're definitely getting the new and fantastic Golf. The Sportwagen? I'm crossing my fingers.
I like manual transmission wagons (out of 5 cars I have owned, 3 were wagons/hatcbacks bought new, 4 had manual). I drove several diesel powered cars - my dad has had two in his past, one currently sitting in his garage. I think diesel is the least suitable with manual transmission for a small "fun commuter" car. It has a lot of torque, but the powerband is half of that of gasoline engine, so the shifts need to be twice as frequent than in a gasoline engine and sometimes are needed in least convenient time. The car will remind you of a needed shift by a violent vibration coming out of the engine compartment. It may be fun for a while, but it gets tiring when in normal 30-50 mph traffic, you have to go through up and downshifts every time your speed drops/increases by 5-15 mph.
It makes it inconvenient in city traffic, but gets quite scary, when you just lost a second or two before you realized the car is not accelerating AND you need another second or two to execute a shift. One can get used to it and adjust timing, but a good CVT or multigear automatic would probably do better in this case. One situation when diesel shows its really good colors is highway with constant speed. When you set it at proper range, it could just hum for milion miles. Another place is heavy duty usage, like taxi cabs due to its superior durability.
Bottom line, I like wagons, I think diesel is a good engine, just not for a commuter wagon with manual transmission.
2018 430i Gran Coupe
Richard,
If I were you I would snag a 2011 Town Car. The last Grand Marquis all went into fleets and were decontented. Many options weren't available anymore like power passenger seat, heated seats, side air bags etc. These are all things my 04 has.
If anyone is a fan of the Panther platform cars, recently there have been a ton of off-rental 2011 Crown Vics (non cop-car spec) available for sale. I believe they were special made for Thrifty and Hertz car rental. They are a lot of car for the money. Example: $14,499
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Icon I6L Golf Cart
BMW's are "stroke magnets" as you found out but it sounds like a happy ending for sure!
Sometimes they do when it can be done.
When our house was being built in SC they forgot to do the pressure testing of the plumbing before they put the drywall up. So, of course, it leaked after the drywall was up when they tested it. I was over at that house at least twice a day as it was being built and I remember asking my builder if the plumbing was tested BEFORE they were about to put up the drywall. He said it was. Of course he was wrong. After the leak the builder said his crew got our house confused with another one that he was building around the corner and that was the reason/excuse I was given. Anyway, as I’m making a mid afternoon inspection one day, as I’m walking up to the second floor, I see water all over the construction steps. As I’m about to ask what’s going on one of the crew comes running up the steps and says, “don’t worry Mr. jmonroe, well fix that drywall that we had to tear out to get at the leak behind the shower and you’ll never know there was a problem there”. I walk into the 3rd bedroom and there it was, a large piece of drywall was yanked out from the rear wall of the closet. I told him to just square it off and put a painted plywood panel there and put painted door casing trim around it so that it would be accessible if I ever had to get in there. The guy was very surprised that I’d accept that and said, “are you sure you want us to do it like that? We can repair it just like it was”. I told him it wasn’t going to be seen by anyone and I doubted that the cloths would mind. So, I at least had access to that shower but thankfully I never had to use it. To be honest, I don’t know why they didn’t put an access panel in there to begin with. It was just the rear wall of a closet. :confuse:
Why in the 20th century do toilets work on a ball and float device mechanism? And why does that flapper thing have to be made so it has to be replaced every year?
If you have to replace the flapper every year, there is a problem somewhere. Are you by chance using one of those chlorine thingies that hang in the tank to keep the bowl clean? They are known to eat up flappers on a regular basis. One of our plumbing supply guys we have in here can tell you more about that but I can tell you I learned not to do that after replacing a couple flappers in our first house. I can’t remember the last time I had to replace one after I convinced Mrs. j that I didn’t have to practice my plumbing skills that often.
Why do you have to balance on a ladder and try to twirl a flourescent light to get it out of the fixture? And why are those panels so hard to get back into place?
Damn you ask a lot of questions. :sick:
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
Have you broken the news to your tight fisted neighbor yet?
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
A guy at work just had a leak in an upstairs bathroom and not only did it destroy a textured ceiling in his dining room, they had to tear a hole in his bedroom wall. Naturally it was right in the middle where the chair rail was (with two different color paints). What a mess for him.
@GG, congrats on the sale. I'm sure you are happy it was relatively fast.
@Driver, yes once a year is way too often for a flapper. I've been in my home 7+ years and just recently replaced the one in my toilet. We even occasionally use the chroline tablets. Jmonroe correctly states you shouldn't use them, but I've found once or twice a year keeps the tank of the toilet from getting icky (technical term( :shades:
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Icon I6L Golf Cart
From my Google search I learned that when I remodeled the kitchen I didn't install the drain for the dishwasher properly. Our township doesn't require an airgap (that silver thing you often see on the countertop where the sprayer would normally be) but you need to have a "high-arc" under your sink to prevent dishwater from going in your dishwasher. So....... naturally the hose isn't long enough to do so and I had to special order a new, longer one and next weekend I have to pull the dishwasher out and rerun the line properly.
Second issue was on the Merc. Had a few spots to touch up with paint. All were fine except one nasty chip on the fender. I applied a thin coat and then a few minutes later the paint blistered a bit and I had to make the spot bigger and recoat. FAIL!
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Icon I6L Golf Cart
Why? We’re sure you guys screwed it up somewhere along the line. :P
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
Those tablets contain bleach. Bleach does not mix well with rubber which is what the flapper, bolt washers and donut gasket are made of. Don't use them.