Grandkids(3, 5 1/2) were over this afternoon. They were amp'ed up to say the least. Immediately went down to the basement to drive their battery powered Mustangs. Crashed into each other and other things(put a dent in the water heater) multiple times. We couldn't get them to do anything for any length of time. One of them was doing great at Hungry Hungey Hippo's but as soon as they started losing tipped the game over every time my wife set it up again. They moved into the main area of the house and were screaming and jumping all over the furniture and each other(multiple crying episodes). Put Paw Patrol on the TV and things immediately calmed down. Wife convinced them go to the playground. It was darn cold out there(5 degrees wind chill) but we were out there for an hour with them screaming just about the whole time. Finally, one of them tapped out because they were cold. Older one went running up the street oblivious of my requests to wait, you never know when someone is going to back out of their driveway or something similar. All of a sudden the older one stops, turns around and says "Why is that red truck in your driveway?" A minute later, the younger one catches up and says "Red truck, red truck". An hour later their dad comes over for inner and after a while says "What is that truck in your driveway?" Now just about everyone knows I have a new truck. Overall, hopefully Paw Patrol will not be one of the USA/Canada import/export casualties.
2024 Ford F-150 STX, 2023 Ford Explorer ST, 91 Mustang GT vert
!'m now down to three vehicles. I sold the X1 to a friend who runs a nice indie shop specializing in German cars. A few years ago there were four BMWs and a Jeep. I'll probably add something in a year or two -almost certainly an older BMW such as an E30 325is or Z3- but for now I'm very happy with things as they are.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Grandkids(3, 5 1/2) were over this afternoon. They were amp'ed up to say the least. Immediately went down to the basement to drive their battery powered Mustangs. Crashed into each other and other things(put a dent in the water heater) multiple times. We couldn't get them to do anything for any length of time. One of them was doing great at Hungry Hungey Hippo's but as soon as they started losing tipped the game over every time my wife set it up again. They moved into the main area of the house and were screaming and jumping all over the furniture and each other(multiple crying episodes). Put Paw Patrol on the TV and things immediately calmed down. Wife convinced them go to the playground. It was darn cold out there(5 degrees wind chill) but we were out there for an hour with them screaming just about the whole time. Finally, one of them tapped out because they were cold. Older one went running up the street oblivious of my requests to wait, you never know when someone is going to back out of their driveway or something similar. All of a sudden the older one stops, turns around and says "Why is that red truck in your driveway?" A minute later, the younger one catches up and says "Red truck, red truck". An hour later their dad comes over for inner and after a while says "What is that truck in your driveway?" Now just about everyone knows I have a new truck. Overall, hopefully Paw Patrol will not be one of the USA/Canada import/export casualties.
If only you could bottle that energy you could put me down to buy a case.😂
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
The Arteon was put in move mode yesterday as we moved our daughter into an apartment. As luck would have it the delivery of the sofa got delayed but the new mattress was not. Her cousin will join her as a roommate next week with all her stuff and furniture
. It is a nice 2 bed 2 bath apartment in a new complex that is about 2 miles from us. I am excited for her.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
I have the Toyota Crown Platinum for almost a month and would like to compare it to my wife's 2020 Cadillac XT-5. Although I bought both used, the original MSRPs were about the same. I realize one is a sedan (slightly raised) and one an SUV but I thought it might be useful to compare the 2 anyway. I just concluded a 300 mile round trip with the XT5 and these are my thoughts on each category of the driving experience.
Acceleration: Crown wins. C&D has the crown 0-60 as 5.1 versus 6.1 for the V-6 XT5. Keep in mind C&D times are usually a bit quicker than others.
Power train refinement and smoothness: XT5. Although the turbo 4 and battery combo in the Toyota is smooth, the Cadillac is smoother and quieter and sounds better when pushed
Ride: Crown. Even with the 21" wheels the ride is smoother I assume because of the automatic electronic damping. The XT-5 has a firmer and bouncier ride over road imperfections although it is never harsh and just feels sportier. I did hit a fair size pothole with the Toyota and it was quite a jolt. I immediately thought I damaged a tire or wheel but it drove fine afterwards and I saw no damage to tire or wheel. I am sure the Cadillac would have handled it better with its 20" wheels and higher profile tires. I did get the tire and wheel damage warranty on the Toyota and luckily it does have a spare.
Interior sound level: The Crown is noticeably quieter on the road.
Sound system: XT5. Although the JBL in the Toyota is good, The Bose in the Cadillac sounds better.
Handling: XT5 believe it or not. It is about 6" shorter and is easier to turn. Of course I am no where near the limits of either car but the Toyota drives and feels bigger. They are both around 4350 lbs. I have yet to experiment with the sport modes in the Crown which might sharpen things up.
Seats: Crown seats are cushier, softer and just more comfortable. The XT5's are comfortable but the leather and padding is harder.
Interior: Cadillac has a more upscale look with the wood and metal accents, Stainless steel speaker grills etc. and the light brown interior. The Crown's all black interior and use of hard plastics looks more like my son's Camry although all in all it is much nicer. A turn-off are the obnoxious plastic tweeters in the A-pillar and the very plain door panels. The panoramic glass roof does not open like the XT5.
Tech : Hands down Crown. It has more features than the Cadillac like the 3D camera which I find amazing along with the ability to park itself. It can also more or less drive itself with the adaptive cruise which I wasn't aware of. It has every conceivable safety feature which I have so far not found obtrusive except for a message to keep my eyes on the road. The configurable dash display is nice but hard to figure out and Toyota requires a subscription for the Nav to work. The features on the Cadillac on the other hand work well and are easy to figure out. When unlocking at night I love the lighted LED door handles on the XT5 much better than the weak puddle light under the mirror in the Crown.
Fuel mileage: Crown. Although the XT5 gets around 30 MPG on the road, the city mileage will range from 15-18 depending on the temperature and length of the trips. I have seen around 30 on the road with the Crown and around 27 in the city with the hybrid power train. Both use regular gas.
Exterior: For me the Crown. Although the Cadillac has a nice upscale conservative look, there are tons on the road and look a bit boring. I like the unique 2-tone metallic grey/black color and styling of the Crown and have only seen 1 other on the road since I purchased it. I think it looks classy although in my opinion the white/black, red/black and bronze/black combos are a bit much.
I would like to add both vehicles feel very solid with no rattles to speak of.
2024 Toyota Crown Platinum, 2006 Chevy Silverado work truck Wife: 2020 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury
a 360-surround view camera is actually something I want on my next car. Having seen it demo'd it is really cool and could be very useful, especially on the truck. Even just a front camera would be a big improvement.
I would also like a heads-up display. Have never had that either.
a 360-surround view camera is actually something I want on my next car. Having seen it demo'd it is really cool and could be very useful, especially on the truck. Even just a front camera would be a big improvement.
I would also like a heads-up display. Have never had that either.
The X6 had both and we have commented that we would like both again!
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
@roadburner I believe this is your kind of BMW. I saw this at the Cadillac dealer. It appeared to be extremely clean. The black leather interior looked new.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
The Arteon was put in move mode yesterday as we moved our daughter into an apartment. As luck would have it the delivery of the sofa got delayed but the new mattress was not. Her cousin will join her as a roommate next week with all her stuff and furniture
. It is a nice 2 bed 2 bath apartment in a new complex that is about 2 miles from us. I am excited for her.
———————————————— I’ve always said, ‘the best way to know who your REAL friends are is when you move’.
The place looks nice. Good luck to your daughter and her cousin.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
So I am fairly certain I have been given a green light to make a purchase.
Took the truck out today for the first time in a while. Wife was complaining about the ride, as she is apt to do. And she said “what are you thinking about replacing it with?”
Went through some of my thought process and, at one point, she said, “why concern yourself about towing capacity? If it has 4000 lb limit, for example, then just use the van for those instances when you need more.” (I’m paraphrasing the confusing wife-speak that contained this sentiment.) hmmm… not a bad idea. As long as I don’t HAVE to always tow with the van, because that is just so massive with a trailer attached.
In the convo, one thing she said was, “how about a Bronco?” I explained that’s still like $40k used. She said, “Oh. So you’d have to get rid of like everything else.” At least she understands the man-math involved here. A for effort.
'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
So I am fairly certain I have been given a green light to make a purchase.
Took the truck out today for the first time in a while. Wife was complaining about the ride, as she is apt to do. And she said “what are you thinking about replacing it with?”
Went through some of my thought process and, at one point, she said, “why concern yourself about towing capacity? If it has 4000 lb limit, for example, then just use the van for those instances when you need more.” (I’m paraphrasing the confusing wife-speak that contained this sentiment.) hmmm… not a bad idea. As long as I don’t HAVE to always tow with the van, because that is just so massive with a trailer attached.
In the convo, one thing she said was, “how about a Bronco?” I explained that’s still like $40k used. She said, “Oh. So you’d have to get rid of like everything else.” At least she understands the man-math involved here. A for effort.
Is that her subtle way of saying get rid of everything else? lol
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
So I am fairly certain I have been given a green light to make a purchase.
Took the truck out today for the first time in a while. Wife was complaining about the ride, as she is apt to do. And she said “what are you thinking about replacing it with?”
Went through some of my thought process and, at one point, she said, “why concern yourself about towing capacity? If it has 4000 lb limit, for example, then just use the van for those instances when you need more.” (I’m paraphrasing the confusing wife-speak that contained this sentiment.) hmmm… not a bad idea. As long as I don’t HAVE to always tow with the van, because that is just so massive with a trailer attached.
In the convo, one thing she said was, “how about a Bronco?” I explained that’s still like $40k used. She said, “Oh. So you’d have to get rid of like everything else.” At least she understands the man-math involved here. A for effort.
Is that her subtle way of saying get rid of everything else? lol
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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
The Arteon was put in move mode yesterday as we moved our daughter into an apartment. As luck would have it the delivery of the sofa got delayed but the new mattress was not. Her cousin will join her as a roommate next week with all her stuff and furniture
. It is a nice 2 bed 2 bath apartment in a new complex that is about 2 miles from us. I am excited for her.
———————————————— I’ve always said, ‘the best way to know who your REAL friends are is when you move’.
The place looks nice. Good luck to your daughter and her cousin.
jmonroe
That's a lot of stuff. Hatchbacks work.
2024 Toyota Crown Platinum, 2006 Chevy Silverado work truck Wife: 2020 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury
Looked up the towing capacity of my truck, 9300 to 9600 depending on CGVWR. Payload is 1978 lbs which is pretty good for a 1/2 ton. With Max Tow, which includes a 3.73 rear gear(mine has a 3.31), towing limit is about 1,000 lbs higher.
2024 Ford F-150 STX, 2023 Ford Explorer ST, 91 Mustang GT vert
Looked up the towing capacity of my truck, 9300 to 9600 depending on CGVWR. Payload is 1978 lbs which is pretty good for a 1/2 ton. With Max Tow, which includes a 3.73 rear gear(mine has a 3.31), towing limit is about 1,000 lbs higher.
Mine only has a tow rating of 5500 to 6000 depending on what source you look at. It came with the tow package so 3:73 gears but since I don’t tow anything it’s irrelevant except that it makes for some fun acceleration.
I just took the snow tires off since inspection was due and I didn’t want to make two trips. That will probably guarantee two feet of snow in mid March.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
@oldfarmer50, I watched a video today where it was noted that the Coyote in the Mustang and the F-150 have different firing orders. Firing order in the Mustang is more for horsepower and in the F-150 is more torque oriented. The Mustang does beat the F-150 in absolute numbers.
2024 Ford F-150 STX, 2023 Ford Explorer ST, 91 Mustang GT vert
Advice sought - not sure how many here keep a car long enough to need tire replacement. I will be switching the winter tires out for the wagon in a few weeks, and I need to replace at least two of the normal/all-season tires, as last year I had damage on an inner sidewall resulting in a slow leak that can't be repaired. The tires are original to the car, 2018 date code, no visible rot or similar as I keep the tires conditioned and the car is garaged. The tires have maybe 30K miles on them, 5mm tread depth, which is apparently still acceptable. Would you replace them all or just the two it needs, and wait for the others?
@fintail - with a 2018 date code, I'd replace all four. Replacement is generally recommended after six, and they're toast after ten years, regardless of tread depth.
@fintail, Are all the tires the same size? Is your wagon AWD?
Yes, AWD and all the same size. It was recommended to me that I replace at least the rear two (as one of the rears has the damage), but at that level of wear and a little age, I was wondering if I would should do all 4.
Aside from fintail tires, I haven't bought tires since I had the E55 AMG, which had staggered wheels - 20K mile tire life.
@fintail - Tire Rack has the best tire reviews. Input your size and look for the highest rated tires that fit your application. (I also look at the cheapest ones, too, since there's always a chance of finding a diamond in the rough.)
@fintail - Tire Rack has the best tire reviews. Input your size and look for the highest rated tires that fit your application. (I also look at the cheapest ones, too, since there's always a chance of finding a diamond in the rough.)
Oh yeah, I already am pretty sure I know what tires I will get (OEM type, they are rated well and had no issues). I was more concerned with the age and wear and if one should replace them all, as the other two will be a bit older and more worn. On MB AWD, only two tires need to be replaced - I think some others might require all four.
My local dealer is relatively competitive in price once installation is figured in, and as they already have the stock wheels (as I run winter tires on their own wheels, they will switch and store for a nominal fee), I can have the tires installed on the wheels and waiting when I have the car in for annual service in a few weeks.
@fintail said:
Yes, AWD and all the same size. It was recommended to me that I replace at least the rear two (as one of the rears has the damage), but at that level of wear and a little age, I was wondering if I would should do all 4.
Aside from fintail tires, I haven't bought tires since I had the E55 AMG, which had staggered wheels - 20K mile tire life.
With AWD, there is no way I’d run half the tread depth on one axle vs the other.
'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
I really thought I would zero in on a Macan, but then I was reading that the PDK in the Macan may not be a PDK. There is a great deal on conflicting info on this. I read in a couple of places they believe it to be a DSG, which would rule that vehicle out for me. The reason this even came up is because there is a Macan for sale, traded into a Porsche dealer, where it has a bad trans temp sensor and they would rather sell it as is than fix it, so it got me researching.
'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
I think my wife might be getting interested in an upgrade. I keep dropping new features to intrigue her (not that she would know how to use them). She did like our daughter's new car that we saw this weekend. So I need to find something she will actually like and find comfortable and be willing to drive, that is also something I want to drive. Another compact CUV makes no sense (well, maybe a Mecan!)
in the spring, she will be so stir crazy and anxious to get out of the house that spending a Saturday out with a few dealer stops might be an easy sell!
Kind of curious what she might find interesting. A WRX and GTI, I want to see. Maybe a nice EV (one of the Kia or Hyundai ones?) A BMW? Not really all that much out there these days really since I don't see us getting a real sports car (too low and cramped).
The usual research list dysfunction applies of course. WRX, GTI, Integra, Ranger Raptor, EV6. Pretty much the same things!
I would consider a BMW 3 series or C class MB. Or a Volvo S60 (those still a thing?) Kinda a "sporty" car!
She does trot out the old "we don't need to spend money on that" comeback. Though we certainly can spend money on that (need to spend it on something!)
There is a great deal on conflicting info on this. I read in a couple of places they believe it to be a DSG, which would rule that vehicle out for me.
Ditto. My GLI had a DSG, and it was great in that application (sport sedan). My mom's Q5 has a DSG. I've driven it extensively, and the DSG is a dealbreaker for me. It hesitates and is in the wrong gear too much of the time. All Audi had to do in this segment was make a fancy Honda CR-V, and they get to charge nearly double for it. Nicer interior/infotainment, pano roof, a tick faster, it's very nice! #borat And then the DSG is complete garbage. I'd risk doing a tune on a CR-V to get the extra oomph.
at the risk of getting flamed, given the familial relationship, I always assumed that the Porsche PDK was basically just the Audi DSG. And Corvette, I would bet that the difference is all in the software. Maybe can get the Q5 tuned to make it work better.
Fin, add me to the list of recommending just getting all 4 tires. That is past the point in years and tread ware that I would be comfortable with it. Maybe if you were struggling to feed the family but probably would not be driving a MB wagon if so!
and at the miles you put on, the car will be well over 10 years old before you need to worry about it again. Just get them the same and enjoy!
at the risk of getting flamed, given the familial relationship, I always assumed that the Porsche PDK was basically just the Audi DSG. And Corvette, I would bet that the difference is all in the software. Maybe can get the Q5 tuned to make it work better.
———————————————— If all it took was a tune, I can’t imagine Audi not doing that.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
@roadburner I believe this is your kind of BMW. I saw this at the Cadillac dealer. It appeared to be extremely clean. The black leather interior looked new.
An E39 M5; a wonderful car. The engine isn't as problematic as the later twin turbo V8s. That said, I still think I'd rather have an E28 or E34 M5; I love the S38 motor.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
@fintail, Are all the tires the same size? Is your wagon AWD?
Yes, AWD and all the same size. It was recommended to me that I replace at least the rear two (as one of the rears has the damage), but at that level of wear and a little age, I was wondering if I would should do all 4.
Aside from fintail tires, I haven't bought tires since I had the E55 AMG, which had staggered wheels - 20K mile tire life.
Some things never change; after around 20k miles the tires on the C43 are well and truly shot.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Yes, AWD and all the same size. It was recommended to me that I replace at least the rear two (as one of the rears has the damage), but at that level of wear and a little age, I was wondering if I would should do all 4.
Aside from fintail tires, I haven't bought tires since I had the E55 AMG, which had staggered wheels - 20K mile tire life.
With AWD, there is no way I’d run half the tread depth on one axle vs the other.
Thanks - looks like I will just replace the set. Glad this coincides with bonus time
Fin, add me to the list of recommending just getting all 4 tires. That is past the point in years and tread ware that I would be comfortable with it. Maybe if you were struggling to feed the family but probably would not be driving a MB wagon if so!
and at the miles you put on, the car will be well over 10 years old before you need to worry about it again. Just get them the same and enjoy!
Sounds good, thanks - yeah at over 6 years old (my anniversary with the car is in a few weeks), it probably can't hurt anyway. Not an expense I love, but you gotta pay to play. Fingers crossed no damage for several more years.
at the risk of getting flamed, given the familial relationship, I always assumed that the Porsche PDK was basically just the Audi DSG. And Corvette, I would bet that the difference is all in the software. Maybe can get the Q5 tuned to make it work better.
———————————————— If all it took was a tune, I can’t imagine Audi not doing that.
jmonroe
it is the same unit in different models. And they tune them as they see fit in different applications. So it is doing it that way for a reason, either because they want it to function like that, or sometimes because the trans isn't able to handle the weight maybe so they have to build in a delay?
Fin, add me to the list of recommending just getting all 4 tires. That is past the point in years and tread ware that I would be comfortable with it. Maybe if you were struggling to feed the family but probably would not be driving a MB wagon if so!
and at the miles you put on, the car will be well over 10 years old before you need to worry about it again. Just get them the same and enjoy!
Sounds good, thanks - yeah at over 6 years old (my anniversary with the car is in a few weeks), it probably can't hurt anyway. Not an expense I love, but you gotta pay to play. Fingers crossed no damage for several more years.
look at it this way. a new set of tires is what, 2 payments on a new car?
Fin, add me to the list of recommending just getting all 4 tires. That is past the point in years and tread ware that I would be comfortable with it. Maybe if you were struggling to feed the family but probably would not be driving a MB wagon if so!
and at the miles you put on, the car will be well over 10 years old before you need to worry about it again. Just get them the same and enjoy!
Sounds good, thanks - yeah at over 6 years old (my anniversary with the car is in a few weeks), it probably can't hurt anyway. Not an expense I love, but you gotta pay to play. Fingers crossed no damage for several more years.
look at it this way. a new set of tires is what, 2 payments on a new car?
———————————————— It depends on the down payment. When I had car payments I never had one more than $320 and when I had a mortgage the highest was $580.
FWIW, since we’re talking tires, about a month ago I bought 4 Michelin tires at Tire Rack that cost a tick over $1,200 with tax but before mounting and balancing.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
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They were amp'ed up to say the least.
Immediately went down to the basement to drive their battery powered Mustangs.
Crashed into each other and other things(put a dent in the water heater) multiple times.
We couldn't get them to do anything for any length of time.
One of them was doing great at Hungry Hungey Hippo's but as soon as they started losing tipped the game over every time my wife set it up again.
They moved into the main area of the house and were screaming and jumping all over the furniture and each other(multiple crying episodes).
Put Paw Patrol on the TV and things immediately calmed down.
Wife convinced them go to the playground.
It was darn cold out there(5 degrees wind chill) but we were out there for an hour with them screaming just about the whole time.
Finally, one of them tapped out because they were cold.
Older one went running up the street oblivious of my requests to wait, you never know when someone is going to back out of their driveway or something similar.
All of a sudden the older one stops, turns around and says "Why is that red truck in your driveway?"
A minute later, the younger one catches up and says "Red truck, red truck".
An hour later their dad comes over for inner and after a while says "What is that truck in your driveway?"
Now just about everyone knows I have a new truck.
Overall, hopefully Paw Patrol will not be one of the USA/Canada import/export casualties.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
The Arteon was put in move mode yesterday as we moved our daughter into an apartment. As luck would have it the delivery of the sofa got delayed but the new mattress was not. Her cousin will join her as a roommate next week with all her stuff and furniture
. It is a nice 2 bed 2 bath apartment in a new complex that is about 2 miles from us. I am excited for her.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
Acceleration: Crown wins. C&D has the crown 0-60 as 5.1 versus 6.1 for the V-6 XT5. Keep in mind C&D times are usually a bit quicker than others.
Power train refinement and smoothness: XT5. Although the turbo 4 and battery combo in the
Toyota is smooth, the Cadillac is smoother and quieter and sounds better when pushed
Ride: Crown. Even with the 21" wheels the ride is smoother I assume because of the automatic electronic damping. The XT-5 has a firmer and bouncier ride over road imperfections although it is never harsh and just feels sportier. I did hit a fair size pothole with the Toyota and it was quite a jolt. I immediately thought I damaged a tire or wheel but it drove fine afterwards and I saw no damage to tire or wheel. I am sure the Cadillac would have handled it better with its 20" wheels and higher profile tires. I did get the tire and wheel damage warranty on the Toyota and luckily it does have a spare.
Interior sound level: The Crown is noticeably quieter on the road.
Sound system: XT5. Although the JBL in the Toyota is good, The Bose in the Cadillac sounds better.
Handling: XT5 believe it or not. It is about 6" shorter and is easier to turn. Of course I am no where near the limits of either car but the Toyota drives and feels bigger. They are both around 4350 lbs. I have yet to experiment with the sport modes in the Crown which might sharpen things up.
Seats: Crown seats are cushier, softer and just more comfortable. The XT5's are comfortable but the leather and padding is harder.
Interior: Cadillac has a more upscale look with the wood and metal accents, Stainless steel speaker grills etc. and the light brown interior. The Crown's all black interior and use of hard plastics looks more like my son's Camry although all in all it is much nicer. A turn-off are the obnoxious plastic tweeters in the A-pillar and the very plain door panels. The panoramic glass roof does not open like the XT5.
Tech : Hands down Crown. It has more features than the Cadillac like the 3D camera which I find amazing along with the ability to park itself. It can also more or less drive itself with the adaptive cruise which I wasn't aware of. It has every conceivable safety feature which I have so far not found obtrusive except for a message to keep my eyes on the road. The configurable dash display is nice but hard to figure out and Toyota requires a subscription for the Nav to work. The features on the Cadillac on the other hand work well and are easy to figure out. When unlocking at night I love the lighted LED door handles on the XT5 much better than the weak puddle light under the mirror in the Crown.
Fuel mileage: Crown. Although the XT5 gets around 30 MPG on the road, the city mileage will range from 15-18 depending on the temperature and length of the trips. I have seen around 30 on the road with the Crown and around 27 in the city with the hybrid power train. Both use regular gas.
Exterior: For me the Crown. Although the Cadillac has a nice upscale conservative look, there are tons on the road and look a bit boring. I like the unique 2-tone metallic grey/black color and styling of the Crown and have only seen 1 other on the road since I purchased it. I think it looks classy although in my opinion the white/black, red/black and bronze/black combos are a bit much.
I would like to add both vehicles feel very solid with no rattles to speak of.
Wife: 2020 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury
I would also like a heads-up display. Have never had that either.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
The 360 cam was probably the coolest tech thing on that EX35 I had for a short time.
'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
My Dad’s Tahoe has the 360 cam and it is awesome!
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
The X6 had both and we have commented that we would like both again!
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
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Anyone a Ren and Stimpy fan? It’s a LOG!
@roadburner I believe this is your kind of BMW. I saw this at the Cadillac dealer. It appeared to be extremely clean. The black leather interior looked new.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
Modern day hot rod. Only has 1k mi. Sweet.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
I’ve always said, ‘the best way to know who your REAL friends are is when you move’.
The place looks nice. Good luck to your daughter and her cousin.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
I think that’s to hold up the antenna in the backyard of his double-wide.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
So I am fairly certain I have been given a green light to make a purchase.
Took the truck out today for the first time in a while. Wife was complaining about the ride, as she is apt to do. And she said “what are you thinking about replacing it with?”
Went through some of my thought process and, at one point, she said, “why concern yourself about towing capacity? If it has 4000 lb limit, for example, then just use the van for those instances when you need more.” (I’m paraphrasing the confusing wife-speak that contained this sentiment.) hmmm… not a bad idea. As long as I don’t HAVE to always tow with the van, because that is just so massive with a trailer attached.
In the convo, one thing she said was, “how about a Bronco?” I explained that’s still like $40k used. She said, “Oh. So you’d have to get rid of like everything else.” At least she understands the man-math involved here. A for effort.
'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
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
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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
Wife: 2020 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury
Payload is 1978 lbs which is pretty good for a 1/2 ton.
With Max Tow, which includes a 3.73 rear gear(mine has a 3.31), towing limit is about 1,000 lbs higher.
I just took the snow tires off since inspection was due and I didn’t want to make two trips. That will probably guarantee two feet of snow in mid March.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I may have jinxed us… I took the ice scrapers and salt out of both cars.
I watched a video today where it was noted that the Coyote in the Mustang and the F-150 have different firing orders.
Firing order in the Mustang is more for horsepower and in the F-150 is more torque oriented.
The Mustang does beat the F-150 in absolute numbers.
Are all the tires the same size? Is your wagon AWD?
Aside from fintail tires, I haven't bought tires since I had the E55 AMG, which had staggered wheels - 20K mile tire life.
My local dealer is relatively competitive in price once installation is figured in, and as they already have the stock wheels (as I run winter tires on their own wheels, they will switch and store for a nominal fee), I can have the tires installed on the wheels and waiting when I have the car in for annual service in a few weeks.
With AWD, there is no way I’d run half the tread depth on one axle vs the other.
'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
I really thought I would zero in on a Macan, but then I was reading that the PDK in the Macan may not be a PDK. There is a great deal on conflicting info on this. I read in a couple of places they believe it to be a DSG, which would rule that vehicle out for me. The reason this even came up is because there is a Macan for sale, traded into a Porsche dealer, where it has a bad trans temp sensor and they would rather sell it as is than fix it, so it got me researching.
'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
in the spring, she will be so stir crazy and anxious to get out of the house that spending a Saturday out with a few dealer stops might be an easy sell!
Kind of curious what she might find interesting. A WRX and GTI, I want to see. Maybe a nice EV (one of the Kia or Hyundai ones?) A BMW? Not really all that much out there these days really since I don't see us getting a real sports car (too low and cramped).
The usual research list dysfunction applies of course. WRX, GTI, Integra, Ranger Raptor, EV6. Pretty much the same things!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
She does trot out the old "we don't need to spend money on that" comeback. Though we certainly can spend money on that (need to spend it on something!)
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
and at the miles you put on, the car will be well over 10 years old before you need to worry about it again. Just get them the same and enjoy!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
If all it took was a tune, I can’t imagine Audi not doing that.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
With AWD, there is no way I’d run half the tread depth on one axle vs the other.
Thanks - looks like I will just replace the set. Glad this coincides with bonus time
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
It depends on the down payment. When I had car payments I never had one more than $320 and when I had a mortgage the highest was $580.
FWIW, since we’re talking tires, about a month ago I bought 4 Michelin tires at Tire Rack that cost a tick over $1,200 with tax but before mounting and balancing.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)