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The Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
The Tech Challenged Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
"I'm up over 19,000."
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Make sure you have an unlimited data plan. If the phone allows it, use wi-fi when you're at home so you don't gobble up your high-speed data allowance.
You tend to drive newer cars so almost all of them will soon offer Pandora support.
But the phone is cool and pretty easy to use and am still happy I did not get the iPhone4s. HTC makes a great phone.
The Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
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The Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
But sometimes you just want the newest model, and that steers you to new. I'm beginning to warm up to leasing in that situation. I may try that out with the next acquisition.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
I thought I read somewhere recently that Pandora is going to restrict the free service to 40 hours per month.
The Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
I am leery of streaming music to my car for one reason - inconsistent wireless data coverage. Nothing irks me more than having something pause/buffer or fail because of a sketchy signal.
My dad has the 200C, which is based on that sedan.
I agree, my Wrangler, X3, and 328i were all bought used- and CPO in the case of the BMWs. Once when a Ford Focus ad comes on I said to my wife, "I really blew it! we could have bought a brand-new Focus Titanium for what we paid for your 2009 3 Series!" :P
But sometimes you just want the newest model, and that steers you to new.
It wasn't so much I wanted something new as it was the fact that they weren't available used; my Club Sport was one of a run of @300 and I wanted a specific set of options. The 2007 Mazdaspeed3 was in its first year of production(in retrospect, that should have told me something). If I decide to go with an Abarth I'm pretty much locked into a 2013 if I want heated seats, as that was not an option on the 2012 cars.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
Then I remember the intended market and I know that would be a terrible idea! :sick:
I suspected poor sound insulation when I saw that the rear wheel area of the Juke had no wheel well liners.
That's my problem with it too. Particularly since I live in a fairly rural area. Get a few miles out of town and 3g/4g isn't available over a large part of my driving area and streaming along with Nav on the phone (at least from google anyway) can be nonexistent or extremely frustrating.
They are, even on mobile devices. Previously, you could listen on your computer for free up to 40 hours per month but an unlimited amount on mobile devices. Also, the free service has brief advertisements every 15 minutes or so. If you pay $36 per year for the premium service, there are no time restrictions or ads. Well worth it for me.
Pretty soon there will be tons of commercials and they'll have fees. :sick:
Now, luxury cars? I've bought two of them new, and don't think I'll ever do that again. My 2007 530xi was new - and granted, I wanted sport and manual, so justified going new, but someone sure got a good deal when they bought it from me 3 years later.
At least I learned from that - the 335xi I just bought was around $20k less than new, which I was actually considering for a few insane days.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
A great point. I would think a WRX is like this too; probably better to just buy that one new.
23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
Just had lunch with the wife; we started talking about other alternatives to the CX-7, now that the Juke is out of the picture.
New candidates include Volvo wagons and SUVs (V50, XC60 and XC70) and the Mazda CX-5. The Volvos would have to be 'pre loved' in order to get it in our price range. She'd be OK with a wagon, but since she's been driving SUVs for 12 out of the past 15 years, she might find it hard to go back to something that doesn't have a commanding view of the road.
What we would really like, we've decided, is a hybrid SUV or wagon. I still think she should take a closer look at the Jetta SportWagen with the TDi.
Drove a 2012 Fusion on the 2nd trip and it's an adequate vehicle but nothing exciting like the Maxima was. It did it's job safely and smoothly but it just felt a bit off, it's hard to put it into words what I mean but it isn't a drivers car like the Maxima was. Man, it had plenty of power for passing and it was quite comfortable with grippy soft fabric. Don't see the need for the Altima and the Maxima really as the price points probably overlap a bit. The dash looks mini Infinitiish and controls were where they were supposed to be. I'd never purchase such a car, just too big for me, but I can see why I do see so many of them on the roads down here. Nissan is a very good car company with vehicles people really seem to like and I really don't think Honda's and Toyota's are that much better even though they seem to sell in greater numbers.
The Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
Checked on-line and all were in-transit, but there was one with an MSRP of $37,386!
Holy cow, that's an expensive Forester. Obviously that's for an XT model with all the options. No other (non-luxury) manufacturer offers such an engine in a small SUV, but some of those technology options that boost that price are available on cheaper models, like the CX-5.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
A loaded Equinox was $39k at the DC auto show and that was 2 years ago!
According to cars101 you can get a turbo Forester with navi and leather for 33.8k. I wish they'd upgrade their Nav interface, though.
Vehicles just seem to be getting better and better which is a bonus for we the consumer. I was telling my kid that I'm going for a to have a difficult time when I do have to decide on what to drive next. I like almost everything I do drive and I just have to come to terms with how much I want to spend and if I decide to go the preowned route again. Getting new will mean a greater cash outlay but going the econo route once again or going pre-owned and getting a nicer vehicle but with miles on it. This could work depending on how good the reconditioning was done and if the interior isn't too marked up. New mats is a given and am sure the luxe brands have very good cpo programs. A lot to consider here but I do want a "fun" vehicle next time.
The Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
The Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
Afterwards, I took a walk along the Falls of the Ohio and then went up to the Cincinnati International Wine Festival, which made it a fun day... 1500+ miles and counting!
I won't go into detail now as I've got things to clean up but the aux cable didn't work! i tried everything but nothing which bumbed me out. Luckily I also carry 10 cds with me in my back pack so all was still good. Didn't see any usb port connection either but that seems unlikely and I bet I did something wrong while setting up the iPod but hey...all's well that ends well and off I went!
Off tomorrow for some much needed rest.
The Deflowered Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
Edited to add: I bet they are flooding the rental fleets with the base 2.0 liter engine model--the 2.5 is much more powerful.
The Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
I noticed that the 'low-tire' symbol came on and then went off. After I got home I discovered a big screw in the right rear tire. So, off to America's Tire I went. They fix tires for free (a plus for anybody) and were able to get to me within a 20-30 minutes.
I was just there last week buying a new set Michelins for the Bentley. I hated to have a new tire on the Honda plugged (only 5,300 miles) but you have to do what you have to do. That means that tire will be on the front soon after rotation.
While I was there I checked on tires for the motorhome as I'm approaching the 7 yr. mark (2006 tires on a 2008 coach that went on the assembly line in early 2007). They quoted $6,800 out the door with tax, fees and installation for eight tires. I think I can do better than that through the FMCA (Family Motor Coach Association) program. Instead of $850 a tire as quoted by AT... I can get closer to $700 through the Michelin FMCA program, so around $5,600. The tire size is 295/80R/22.5.
Mark156
Which of your vehicles had the screw in the tire?
There is a general rule that 'truck' tires be changed out at about 7 years whether they are new or not. I have Michelin's now and really want the same brand although a lot of people are buying Hankook tires at a good price.
Michelin says that you can go 10 yrs. on RV/Truck tires but they should be removed and inspected every year after 5 yrs. Our tires have good tread but we're getting close to the age limit. I would rather be riding on new tires than risk a blow out.
On a motorhome, a blow out can do serious damage to the wheel well, wiring, fiberglass, etc. I would rather play it safe and get a new set.
Mark156
The Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
Worse than getting a flat early on in vehicle ownership is getting one towards the end of a lease. My wife's 2007 X3 had just over 42,000 miles on it (we were allowed 45K for the lease) when she swerved to avoid some debris in the road & hit a high curb center median. Luckily she was OK. Her X3 suffered 2 complete blow outs on the left side, a bent rim, & needed an alignment. Our tires were on the border of needing replacement, but I was trying to see if I could squeak by. We ended up buying 4 new tires (for 3,000 miles), 1 wheel, and an alignment. Expensive? Yes. The service I consistently received was amazing.
11:30 AM I called my service advisor. Told him what happened. First words out if his mouth: Rebecca ok? Kids in the car with her? No. Good. I'll call BMW and have roadside assistance dispatch to her location.
Now I left work because I didn't want my wife riding in a tow truck with a strange guy. Got to her by 12. The truck hooked me up at 12:15. I pulled into the dealer at 12:55 & was driving out in a loaner by 1:10 pm.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
My new insurance guy tells me the rates on a C Class or 328i aren't really that much more than what I pay now on the Civic. When he came over to inspect the vehicles, I noticed his pristine '07 5 Series and we started talking about cars. I mentioned that I'd love to upgrade into the lux model he told me this. The prices to purchase and service/parts are where the expensive part seems to be. What's funny is every time I see a really nice late model C Class like I did yesterday, I imagine owning one and all the fun it must be but then I think about the expense for the upkeep and smile because right now, the Civic is really cheap to keep. It runs perfectly and since I've really started to drive it now, it seems to perform better and seriously, it drives just as well as all these new vehicles I drive at work. And at 37.5k, it's like a new one.
One question though folks, March 23rd is the date I got the oil change last year but the oil minder tells me I still have 50% life left. Should I just swap out the oil/filter now or can I wait until it gets down to the 20% mark? When I do work, I drive close to 60 miles when all is said and done. I've got the free one due me from when I purchased the new 3 year alignment policy a couple weeks back but just not sure if I should wait till the % goes down a bit. Like I said, the car's driving perfectly and still tight as the 1st day I drove it off the lot. Give me a shout anyone with opinions please. T I A>
The Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
I hope you mean "plugged and patched" which is usually thought to be the "correct" way to fix a flat. (Tire Rack)
Some car manufacturers recommend that tires be replaced every six years; some tire companies say ten years is the max life. (safercar.gov)
I just spoke to the service advisor about my LaCrosse. The last OC they put a sticker with the "normal" 3000 mile marking for the next change.
I had the car in for them to put a new door panel on (warranty issue) and mentioned I was right at the 3K miles but at 38% on the OLM. He said GM says to change it between 20 and 30% and that since I'm on free maintenance anyway to do it.
This is for your DI engine gurus. How come my near 80K mile Grand Marquis has squeaky clean oil and my 13K mile Buick the oil looks extremely dirty after only 1K miles after a change?
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
Most chain stores won't plug anymore, they patch from the inside. Local shops will usually still put in a plug, I have a plug on one of the tires on the Buick, all is fine.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
No idea. I love how the oil in a new engine stays almost completely clear for the first several thousand miles. After the first and subsequent oil changes, it seems like there's enough leftover oil and other contaminants to make the new oil look dirty after a short period. The Mobil1 I installed in my Altima at the last oil change looked darker after only a couple thousand miles.
We haven't discussed a Plan C yet and hopefully we won't have to here as I'm very optimistic that everything will work out fine...the car will hold up till 2015's are out and the wife will find more work to fill the much needed void...I have faith in G-d above. When he(she) shuts a window, a door is opened somewhere else...we just have to find that open door now! I have faith!
The 1/2 Full Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
What is wrong with it? Is the compressor noisy or something? I've had cars with noisy compressors and they never died. If it is just leaking the freon out slowly, just have it refilled once a season and call it done. It is usually under 100 bucks at a indy shop.
A small leak isn't worth the money to fix sometimes. My mother's 96 Tbird had a leaky evaporator. For a few years my Stepdad just had charged in the spring and lasted until the winter. Never a problem until it eventually wouldn't hold a charge at all.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
The Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
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The Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve