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"If they want to know why it's not selling; that's th answer; it's way WAY overpriced."
Dang, that's a lot of money for a
CimarronCatera.Then, to demonstrate how nicely the Accord turned, he told me to "weave" between the light posts. I was very tempted to gun it and see how fast I could really take it, but decided that would be too obnoxious.
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Overall its a great car, quiet, pleasant, rides well, and has very comfortable seats. The Ford MyTouch is very much improved over what it was, its accurate and listens well. I love not having to touch anything to change temperature, stereo, or nav. The power adjustable steering wheel is great, allows me to have a comfortable seating position which makes my back happy. The power rear hatch is a nice feature as is the intelligent key with pushbutton start.
In mixed driving its been averaging 19-20 mpg and on our trip yesterday it averaged 23 mpg through the mountains with some mixed driving thrown in.
I think my absolute favorite feature is the adaptive cruise control with forward collision warning. I use the cruise control all the time now, the car maintains the preset distance from the car in front of it very well. We had no idea how the forward collision warning system worked until a few days after buying the Explorer, hubby was driving and happened to glance away for a split second and the cars in front of him slammed on their brakes. A red light on the dash flashed, a loud chime sounded, and when he hit the brakes the car came to a near complete stop very quickly. That said it can be a little over sensitive at times, such as a vehicle turning in front of us and we are going around it, the Explorer is convinced at times that its about to run into it.
So, that all being said, I think letting Chippy go in favor of the Explorer was a good choice. I go through 1/2 the fuel and its much easier to manage on a daily basis. It reminds me in a lot of my '07 Pilot.
Oh, I do have ONE complaint about the Explorer..........The headlights.......I do believe a flashlight is brighter. Really weird, abrupt cut off, going to have to upgrade them to something else. Probably projectors with HIDs.
Still on the hunt for an older pickup, just haven't found the right one yet.
The Sandman
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)
And that's what keeps this board humming!
I've already got a practical / family vehicle in the stable with my wife's CX-7; I too would like to get something impractical and fun.
But, who am I kidding - I'll probably compromise and get something that is both fun and practical.
Read a review on the new Fiesta ST .. guess it only comes with summer tires, so I'd have to get a set of winters in order for it to live here in Colorado.
I've never run winter tires on any of the vehicles I've had in the 20 years I've lived here; probably not going to start now.
23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
One owner, 70,000 original miles.
yeah, it was a boat, but in beautiful condition and I was surprised---the acceleration, handling and braking was really quite okay. It's no BMW but so much better than the 70s cars. This one is a FWD.
Really good shape. Had a few warning lights going off, (CCR, ABS, TRACTION) busted AC, but really it looked and ran like a 2 year old car.
Pretty nice ride for $5K
The comparisons to my departed BMW 335iS are inevitable, I suppose, but I will try to keep that to a minimum here – as the huge disparity in price make that unfair.
I recently dropped off the BMW at my local dealer with approx. 29,500 miles in just less than 2 years.
In my first 1,000+ miles of driving the GTI, I am more convinced each day that I made the correct choice – for me, for now.
I find the driving experience to be quite pleasant. The motor is sufficient. The sounds produced are well muted and appropriate for the class. The suspension deals with all types of pavement reasonably well. The DSG transmission works exactly as I prefer – and I have some [ um ] very specific preferences in that realm. It even works better in some aspects than the 7-speed dual clutch device in the BMW.
The handling would certainly be limited in extreme cornering \ ultimate grip, both by the front weight bias and by the FWD. But at 6 – 7 tenths ‘entertaining driving’ [ my limit, on public roads ] the steering is well weighted, accurate and responsive. The damping works well.
Everything appears to be well assembled [ screwed, bolted, glued together ] and no rattles, squeaks, moans or groans have appeared – so far.
Though there is nothing fancy about the interior [ OK, the touch screen audio system is a little fancy ] I have found it to all work in harmony and intuitively. I even noticed today that the DIC display, between the Speedo & Tach, very nearly matches the font, shade & size of the markings on those ‘real’ instruments. A nice touch.
The overall impression I am left with is that this is a well designed and well executed and entertaining vehicle to drive – and in most every respect is at least as good as anything else in the category & price class. And in several respects, I believe that it is better than anything else I am aware of in competing vehicles. . .
I am generally hard to satisfy – but at the price point, I am quite satisfied with this VW!
Just my 2¢ worth.
- Ray
Driving with pleasure . . .
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On a selfish side note, you give hope to those of us who currently drive a BMW and plan on something less expensive for the next purchase that life after the E90 doesn't have to be boring.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
The VW is much more in line with what I ought to be spending, if I ever realistically expect to even semi-retire. Instead of just being found one morning face down on my computer keyboard.
- Ray
potential, eventual ‘waffle face’ . . .
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
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I'll be nit-picky and note that it seems to be missing heated seats... and, under the heading of you can't have everything... 184 HP..
Still, it's a unicorn...
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But for comparison, my wife's Infiniti has 328 HP... in an AWD sedan.. so, for a lot of people, the power of the BMW will come as a shock..
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Speaking of which, I don't miss the E39's repair bills enough to buy another one.
oh, another nit? They have the tank so empty that not only is the light on, the range says 4 miles! that alone is probably enough to make me pass...
HP? Plenty for me. Not that heavy of a car. And I always thought that BMW horses had a little extra giddy up.
I almost bought one (a 525 sedan) back in 2001, so I test drove a couple (stick and AT). even the AT moved along quite quickly. and merging (down a ramp 40-80) came shockingly fast. and with the stick, no worries. Remember, my last DD was a NA Volvo S40 slushbox. even my daughter, who drives sedately, complains that car is slow!
if you want to know slow, my 1985 Colt with all of 68 HP (maybe 82 lb/ft of torque) was brutal. used to have to downshift into 3rd to pull some highway hills.
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'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
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If that was local it'd be dangerous.
Your E39 was a 540, right? I was under the impression that the 6-cylinder Bimmers weren't nearly as bad as the V8s.
And other than the inevitable clutch replacement, the manual has one less (big) opportunity for expensive failure than the auto, so...
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
on the front, it was as perfect as any vehicle
driven for almost 30,000 miles.
No door dings.
Tires OEM & nearly new.
[ sigh ]
Etc.
- Ray
No longer a BMW driver.....
Could've taken the GLK but we see those more often and I really did want to try the "Slade" to see what all the fuss was about. So now I've done it and to be honest, I liked the Tahoe much better. The great thing about my gig is that I am being exposed to all these different vehicles which has put my new vehicle shopping bug on permanent hold right now. The only problem is the different personalities and the dishonestness I am finding with people...I tend to be honest to a fault and others I've found, have been less than that with me. I'm the kind of person that if you lie and I catch ya, we're basically done. I've lost respect for ya and when that happens, I can't be around ya. This is happening again with some co-workers that I trusted and I am not happy...and it goes from the top down. Unfortunately there are no other jobs like these, I look daily, so I have no choice but to stay, but I am a bit unhappy. Hopefully in time I will be able to find a similar position with definite hours and enough people to work...right now we have too many and they are not being spread around fairly as I have found out. And the worst part is that I really, really love going in but the politics are making it very hard.
The Sandman...I mean, "Sanddog" :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
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)
'01 325ci
It's not exactly the enthusiast's dream, but it does have a manual trannie and sport package - and most notably, only 35k miles. It's for sale on consignment and I get the feeling the owner is exactly where I was a few months ago selling my 530i - he wants at least a couple grand more than "book" and is hoping the low miles make it rare enough to attract a buyer.
Collectively, my wife and I have owned five 3-series, but never an e46 - would prefer a nice coupe, but a convertible could be fun.
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The Sandman
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
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 salesperson suggested the seller (it's on consignment) may be ready to go as low as $12k at this point (he started at $14k, it's listed now at $13k).
I still think it's $1-2k higher than where it should be, but on the other hand, getting a nice 3-series 'vert with only 35k miles for $12k is sort of tempting.
I'm thinking about it, but I'll probably just keep looking for other E46's (if that's the direction I go). I'm certainly not hung up on a 'vert (would probably like a coupe), and may even prefer a slushbox (given I already have a manual). Would also prefer an '04 or newer model too.
Anyhow - fun for a Saturday afternoon.
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Had my time in the Ferrari today. Got to the track about 8:30 this morning and there were six shining steeds lined up in pit lane:
Porsche 911
Audi R8
Ferrari F430 Targa
Lamborghini Gallardo
Oh - the other two?
Nissan GT-R
Ferrari 458 Italia
The two pace cars were a Mustang and a Camaro - both V6's so far as I could tell.
We were using the road course at PPIR - 1.3 miles encompassing about 60-70% of the tri-oval and the rest in the infield.
Had some classroom instruction. The company had marked the braking, turning, apex and acceleration areas on the track with cones so it was easy to follow. Easy inputs on gas, brake and steering. Hands at 9 and 3. Passes are coordinated with the in car instructors. Always listen to your instructor.
I decided to pony up a little extra money for a ride in the pace car before getting behind the wheel. Best money spent - got to see, and feel, the track at sped with a pro. Coming off the oval we were doing around 100 or so, then had to brake to 30-35 for the first corner. The driver hit the brakes so hard he engaged the ABS in the Mustang.
Then it was my turn to drive. Man, the Ferrari is cramped with a helmet on! Had a great instructor with me - turns out his dad is the GM at PPIR.
The 3 laps were a bit of a blur. I did get to pass the Italia coming onto the oval, and the one time I looked at the speedo it was over 100 on the front straight. I only messed up one turn by accelerating out of it too quickly, but everything else went well. Was able to trust the car in the corners to maintain my speed. I had a hard time with my braking going into the road course - I think I was braking too early.
Anyway, I've got a picture of me behind the wheel and a Go Pro video from inside the car, which I haven't looked at just yet.
Something I definitely want to do again, and I'm now thinking of getting something I can track regularly. There is a road course not far from Denver that has regular track days (there is a 24 hours of lemons held there each year). I know a 500HP $200k Ferrari isn't in my budget, but am now thinking of what I could get for under $10K that might work.
Probably wouldn't happen for a year or two, butbthose of you with HPDE experience please chime in.
In the meantime, perhaps the R8 next time out.
Glad you enjoyed it!
- Ray
Also not in the $200K market.....
It was. One thing that was kind of funny - I met a guy there who was all into himself. Wanted to pass the pace car (a big no no) and kidding around with the staff.
During the education session, the instructor advised us to let our in-car instructor know if we wanted to be placed at the front or the back of the pack, based on experience and comfort level. After the education was done, this guy and I were waiting for our ride in the pace car and he was telling me that I'd better stay out of his way, cuz he was gonna blow by me (he was scheduled to drive the Lambo).
When we lined up in the pits, he was right behind me, and I was 3rd in line behind the Italia and one other car (I think the Audi)
As previously noted, I was allowed to pass the Italia, but he wasn't!
Oops - I gave him some grief about that when our laps were done.
Let not him who putteth on his armor boast himself as he who taketh it off.
Sounds awesome - I, personally, have no experience at the track, but I'm sure you'll get some great advice here on how to get into it. Perhaps an older Miata?
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More random thoughts...
1987-1992 MR2
Mazdaspeed Protege
Neon SRT4
Contour/Focus SVT
1984-up T/A or Z28
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport 2020 C43 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport 2020 C43 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
SC was a nice place. Very good tour. I can see why you picked it. part of Columbia was cool (the other side, not so much). But oddly, out in the less than pretty outskirts, they had a string on upscale dealers all together. Someone down there must have some money!
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spent 3 days (around 400 miles) in a 2012 strippo rentabu. Did not give me any desire to own one (this one was very hi miles for a Hertz, at 43K).
when I got into our Acura TL with 171K on the clock, it felt like wolds ahead even though it was 12 years older!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport 2020 C43 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
we went to 5 points for lunch. It was nice. And spent Saturday in a hotel in the "Vista" area, which was neat.
1st night, was the SC home opener for football, so we ended up staying outside town (NE of the city I think). Basically out Rt. 1 (opposite way from airport). that end of town is a bit run down and seedy. Though also where all the high end car dealers are!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.