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I agree with Ottenstein. At the very least you might insist that they deduct $400 from their price. Afterall, they've been using YOUR car for about 1200 miles and 30 cents is mile is a modest charge.
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ottenstein (ref #399) I am in Northern Virginia. Any dealers you might recommend?
Keep in mind 0% financing is scheduled to end 1/2/2002. The dealers seemed to have a large selection on their lots, so they should be willing to deal.
Good Luck,
Rick
Mine were down about 4 psi before I remembered.
PS: No...I am not recommending taking your hands off the wheel next time you are driving your XL-7. Be smart and safe out there. :-)
-mike
We took the XL-7 out for a test. At that time we had about 6" and it was somewhat wet and slushy. The 4wd worked great. The wife said it felt like a tank. She then had to go on into work and drove by herself to work and home. She said it did great the whole time, no sliding, no slipping. It stopped very well.
We got about 4" more last night and this morning I had to go back to work. I'm glad my Tacoma is 4WD, still about 2-3 inches of packed snow/ice on the secondary roads, but the highways are clearing fast.
Maybe DC will get something this weekend with another storm forecast.
How were the original equipment tires? They do not look really aggressive to me but they must do the job.
-mike
I find I stop a lot better in 4wd on slick surfaces by downshifting. In my Tacoma, I can almost come to a complete stop without touching the brakes by gradually downshifting (it's a manual). When I do this I usually lightly apply the brake so the brake lights come on so the folks behind me know I'm stopping.
In the XL-7 I had her turn off the overdrive so she could use the engine to slow down some before applying the brakes. You can even downshift an automatic if you're easy about it and don't shift down while going too fast.
Folks down here did real well with this storm. Usually there are so many accidents you can't get anywhere. But this snow came overnight at first and almost everything was closed Thursday, that kept a lot of people off the roads. Everyone was heeding the warnings and driving very slow and safely. Also the road crews were very prepared for this one and kept the salt and sand going down the whole time.
Looks like we might see another one on Monday!
For the 2 days that I have been driving it, everything is great. Power could be a bit more, but its ok for me. One concern I have is when shifting from R to D. When I do this quickly without stopping for a slight second at N, the car kicks forward a bit. When I stop at N slightly and then go to D, there is hardly any feel to the shift. Is this normal or am I just paranoid? My other car has no feel when I shift. When idling, its pretty quiet. Handling is good. Breaking is not that great. Acceleration is not that great. Have not tried out the 4wd yet. Overall impression of this car is like most on this board. Its very good value for the money. They could have made it better, but then probably have to charge more for it. Cheap plastic on the doors. The fake wood looks kinda out of place, being that there is no other fake wood anywhere else. Also the 2nd and 3rd row seats are kinda hard to adjust. This is my first Suzuki and I hope that it will be reliable.
Good luck and enjoy your buggy!
-mike
This one engages very sharply and abruptly via some mechanical means. Sometimes when I back a vehicle out of my garage, I just gently pull up on the e-brake while rolling back and then park it there. With this one, it engages with a BAM and stops very hard. I wonder what would happen if you engaged it while traveling at speed, I think it would lock up the rear wheels.
I seem to remember on the Trooper board some discussion about the same type of set-up, Paisan, what do you know about these systems? I don't like it.
My guess if the XL7 has 4-wheel disc brakes is that it has a similar system, and by yanking on it, you are locking them up easily because the pads are rarely used, and grab quite well. These pads rarely get used (no wear if you only used it as a parking brakes)
-mike
-mike
Anyway, good luck with the jump starting.
On the subarus the DRLs are easily over riden with a jumper wire. I'm sure the DRLs are just as easily over ridden on the XL7.
Also I think the poster was talking about the automaticly turning on of the lights via a sensor, not DRLs (2 separate issues).
-mike
-mike
The auto lights are not a big nuisance, but sometimes you don't want the headlights on at night. Like if your tailing someone or running from the law and you don't want them to see you (just kidding). But seriously, we have a holiday light show around here that you drive through. Everyone is asked to only use the running lights so you don't blind the folks in front of you. Well, DRL's are bad enough, but full auto lights make you look like an inconsiderate jerk.
I do wish you could override the auto lights.
Paisan, thanks for the explanation on the e-brake. I might try a careful engagement while driving, but I was afraid of it locking up and creating a dangerous situation.
-mike
My mother passed away this December and I now have a 1990 Maxima with only 82K on it. I would drive it while visiting in Tucson and it is more reliable, rides better, and overall it is better and nicer than many of the newer cars put out by the domestic builders.
I may consider another Ford (I own two: 94 Probe GT with 115K and a 99 Windstar SE that is replacing my 95 GL that had 135K till a man ran a red light and totaled it)in a few years after the "Nasser effect" is gone. He screwed Ford up so bad it will take a decade for Ford to recover.
-mike
However, she also like "MY" XL-7. She takes a few of the dogs in it and likes how it does in traffic.
I see you are in New York. I get up that way on a regular basis--infact I will be up next week.
-mike
When: Saturday Jan 19
Where: Pine Barrens (Lebanon State Forest, NJ)
Meet: Intersection of Rte 70 and 72 near Whiting, NJ
Time: 10:45-11am
Who: AWD/4wd Vehicles (no 2wd please)
What: Off-road Trail Ride through the barrens, will be fun for all, we encourage Subarus, Rav4s, CRVs, Isuzus, Highlanders, 4-runners, Santa Fe, Explorers, etc.
****Details****
-mike
-mike
I'm beginning to notice more road noise, apparently from the tires. They were rotated twice with a slight wear. At aprox 18,000 miles I hear this sound simular to when you are in 4h.
A few days ago here in Va. we had a small snow. It was the first test for the 4wheel drive gear.
It tracked very well; however caution was used on icy surfaces; a few spins,slides,etc.
This xl-7 rides smooth and normally is very quiet reguarding road noise. I don't know what effect the cold weather may have on the tires but there is noticeably more road noise. I'm almost certain that its the tires;however I may be wrong. The noise seems to decrease with higher speeds,sort of like you are riding on a unpaved surface.
I've checked to make certain that its in 2h,etc.
If anyone has experienced simular road noise, I certainly appreciate your input.
Thanks.....and safe motoring!
I reccomend the Pirelli Scorpion ATs That is what I upgraded my Bridstone Dueller 684s for on my truck. They are slightly louder but provide more traction on and off road.
-mike
In the past I have had great service with Pirelli products. They seem to last forever.
I don't do much off-road. My travel is mostly open road I-95 N/S & Va beltway. Occasional Va.
Shenandoah mountains and across W.Va. thru Ohio,mostly turnpikes, and interstates.
I really enjoy the quieter, smooth ride. The sound of truck tires is very annoying to me. I do realize that I have a truck frame; however my 18,000 miles with the bridgestone dueller tires has been good...but not great. Purchased March 22,2001.
Realizing that I don't have a vehicle with more weight,wider frame,and heavier suspension...I find the XL7 a better riding vehicle than imagined.
Hopefully I can add a few quality products to obtain the quiet,smooth ride.
Again, thanks and if you have any advice I certainly welcome it. This is my first 4 wheel drive vehicle. Hopefully, I'm not expecting miracles from this small Truck/suv/cycletruck,
mini limo. However, its fun to drive.
Safe Motoring!