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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Oh, the "internet" salesguy contacted me around 3 yesterday. Took a while for my web inquiry to filter down to him. They have one in stock, right trim (EX-L) but it's black. Going to try to go take a look.
Downside, as you say, is reliability, but I don't think they are any worse than most BWM products. (BMW owners with N63 turbo engines take note).
The base Tucson seemed a bit more upscale than the EX-L even with the "lowly" cloth seats (I generally prefer cloth and the seats felt more comfy from a short sit). Both seemed roomy enough although the upper "wing" on the HR-V console could use a bit of saw work. Maybe it moves forward and back, but the middle armrest felt too far back.
The HR-V has a lower liftover height and that was a big plus. Seemed roomier but the specs may say different. Made a better impression on me that our Fit test drives about 5 years ago. Better mpg than the Tucson too (1.8l v a 2.0 I believe).
Going to wait until a better color comes in and test drive it with my wife along. Still like the way the Soul looks better though.
That said, I rented a base 500 and drove it from Louisville KY to Columbia SC and back and it was anything but a penalty box- the seats were more comfortable than the non-sport seats in my wife's E90 328I, and the audio system sounded at least as good as the one in the 3er(I know, that's damning with faint praise).
And I still think that you'd have to be a bit of a ninny to test drive a Wrangler, buy it, and then complain that it's noisy, rides stiffly, and has a complicated convertible top.. Kind of like buying a 911 and then griping about the poor rear seat accommodations.
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
Don't really need the AWD so that would knock it down to $30,600....
Hm, Soul+ with Primo is closer to $23k.
I dunno; went to town and bought a bench to give to friends and no sweat tossing it into the big empty in the van. I'm sure it would fit in the mini-SUVs too though. Maybe....
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Also even a quick glance at reliability charts do not paint a pretty picture for the Fiat brand right now.
Still, a bad 2015 Fiat is probably a lot better than a good 1995 car.
Perhaps it's because California is a treacherous place for a small underpowered car.
A: Shock absorbers"
Hey, it's no Fiat for sure. And we (the "editorial" we) bought one.
P225/40HR18
That, is way beyond my comfort zone! Major red flag.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Back in the 90s,a guy down the street from my grandmother had like 6 or 8 of them, most of them non-runners in the back yard.
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
And after 8 years and over 153k miles I have yet to replace a tire or wheel on the MS3 due to road hazards...
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
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2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I am sure they handle nice. On the 3-4 miles of smooth pavement within 50 miles of my house. Not sure that they will be happy with the usual bomb craters that make up most of our roads.
Must be nice to live someplace where smooth pavement is the norm, not cause for amazement.
but at least this is a performance car. having them on a family sedan is really silly.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2014 MINI Countryman S ALL4
Probably not. New 2016 Civic Type S & Type R will be here, selling like hot cakes with little or no lease support.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
that, is cheap.
though somehow, getting a stick may bite me in the butt eventually. But to heck with it!
Too bad I am no where near Massachusetts.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
By way of background for what prompted this search, my office building canceled my company's special rate for parking and as of August 1st, will be going up to the standard Seattle price of $315/month. That is simply not an amount of money I'm willing to pay for a parking space. Starting in a couple of weeks I'll be biking to work or taking the bus. We figured it made no sense to have a car sit in the garage with a payment that wouldn't be driven except on weekends, so combined with my wife's desire for an SUV, we started looking.
We originally settled on a leftover 2015 CX-5, but were soured by one dealer experience and a lack of inventory at the others. My wife saw an Escape and commented how much she liked how it looked. We drove one on Sunday and that sold her. The primary factors were the safety features (front and rear park assist, camera, BLIS, cross traffic alert) and the power from the 2.0 EcoBoost.
I submitted my numbers to three dealers locally, including what I wanted on trade (which was to break even in our payoff). One dealer bit and, after some back and forth clarification of rebates, we had a deal. Super straightforward and no messing around.
Picked it up tonight, no surprises. They offered the usual mop and glo, but it wasn't obnoxious or a hard sell. We declined and were in and out in under 2 hours. Final deal was first month and tags at signing (just under $500) and $290 a month including tax. The capitalized cost after their rebates was something like $8500 off the 37k MSRP. They also paid off the VW in full (19,400 payoff).
Initial impressions of the car to follow once my wife lets me spend any significant time behind the wheel.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2014 MINI Countryman S ALL4
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
For example, the 245/35s on the rear of my 135i were rubber bands compared to the 275/35 on the Caddy.
'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
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
My wife works downtown and takes the bus almost every day. Lots of, ah, interesting people on the bus.
Have fun!
Currently own: 2017 BMW M4, 2011 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X Used to own: 2008 VW R32, 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, 1987 BMW 325IS
Nice deal on the Escape. What color? I'm seeing a bunch of them in that deep red like my Mazda that seems to be all over the place these days.
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
2021 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe Granite Crystal over Saddle
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
EDIT: Oh, never mind! I do not have the patience for this!
http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Content/Owner/GeniusEverywhere.aspx
I am not known for my bedside manner when trying to explain how to use technology.
'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
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
FWIW, my Mazda has 18" wheels and I've found it to be quite "supple" over the breaks and bumps.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
There was a time when he was almost as crazy about car swapping as I am, but that seemed to subside with his 8 year ownership of his 4Runner.
He replaced that with an Audi Allroad about 2 1/2 years ago. And now he's knee-deep in a search to replace that with a Q5. He likes the more upright stature of the SUV, and is definitely attracted to the 3.0T and TDI engines available on the Q5.
Of course, he knows who to call if he feels any remorse over his "quick" turnaround.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
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
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
May drive the Si Friday. Adventure with the wife! Got a sorta local quote of $4,200 off MSRP (about the same as place in mass was). Waiting to hear what that converts to on a lease!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.