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I think Toyota was aftr the Buick crowd. They even made some with a bench front seat in cloth.
It's so quiet I can't believe it. I have gotten so used to our noisy Hondas.
There is no way someone who doesn't have driving lessons will drive better than someone who takes them.
I have taught driving to high school students and I wouldn't want to see them on the road without lessons.
That rule does apply to other things. As I found out with my business...if you need a creative person to run your business don't get someone with an MBA (SIL). They only know how to do things by the rule book, they only know what they have read. They are not creative. But, I think, knowing how to drive is different.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
I could put up with a floaty Buick ride for that kind of price.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
$10.8k for a 35k mile DTS (that's like a Deville, right?) that's a great price.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
The daughter just graduated (with honors) from Ohio State so as a graduation gift, they bought her a brand new Lexus SUV. nice huh?
The Avalon has been babied, synthetic oil, dealer serviced etc. Their daughter always thought the Avalon was an old person's car and never really liked it.
It was discontinued because the small 50 seater regional jets became the hot item so they didn't have use for the 717's.
With time, people got tired of the tiny 50 seater regional jets and airlines realized that people liked the bigger jets.
The only way 717's are economical now is due to low oil prices.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Often a "Northstar Leak" as the Cadillac Dealers called that would total the car!
that popped up on them. Ironically, shadetree neighbor just showed me the Sienna as he worked on
it with a rubber tube connecting the two parts of the output tube from the oil pump on the bottom of
the engine. It has to be replaced with a solid one-piece metal pipe. Replacing it was difficult
because of the pipe now being one piece.
I had heard about those tubber tubes on some V6s. Now I've seen one. Can't buy replacement rubber part from toyota: unsafe part theycalled it, but he had to buy it to repair the van for the owner because it wasn't replaced under
warranty by toyota. Having a rubber tube that dribbled oil along our road as the van was driven
to neighbor's house must have been engineered by the same guy who designed the seal on the Northstar
that requires removal of the engine and splitting it in half to get to the leaking seal. I understand
that later Northstars don't have that "feature." LOL
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
The dealer did the tear down to fix the leak under warranty and it required the engine to be pulled and a tremendous amount of disassembly. Car was at the shop for a few days. GM lost money on that one. BTW, he still has the car, maybe the nicest Intrigue still around.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
If yours has that feature don't use it while getting a ticket as the cop really got annoyed by it.
2013 Mustang GT, 2001 GMC Yukon Denali
The Avalon's styling was closer to one of those boxy Mercedes models but it was a quiet and refined automobile but not as engaging to drive as the Buick.
Didn't the Brazilian Embraer 100-seat Jet family and the Canadian Bombardier C-Series have a lot to do with the B717 demise as well?
These medium range jets have become popular in the US and elsewhere and now the Chinese are entering this market with their own C919.
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that the target of the Avalon changed so it was less competitive to the Lexus models?
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Boy, you can tell who isn't selling anymore....
GG - I'll join thc "have it checked out" chorus. Of course since I was like 15 I've had a standard "if something doesn't look right call and come in that day" with the ophthalmologist. I'd have false alarms when I was in my teens and he'd always say whenever in doubt come.
I was going to say floaters as an issue but since you had a vitrectomy those would not be an issue. Thankfully that is at least one thing I haven't had to deal with. Of course it's dangerous to say that.
I'd still rather have a Caddy than a Toyota but I agree, you scored a good deal. The Toyota will probably last longer.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Guy at work had an Intrigue. $40k car he claimed. He got the oil leak and figured since the car was 10 years old and the repair was expensive he dumped it. Now he leases Mazda 6s. Never knew that 4.0L was a Northstar.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
sounds like when I got my 2000 Acura TL in 2008. For $2,000. That I sold in in 2014 for $2,700.
advantage to a family deal. Was my sister's car. She was trading it in, and I had 1st dibs (and no time to decide). Easy call on that one!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
They wanted to eat a NY Deli style lunch, so I took them to a restaurant on the way home that specialized in NY Style Delicatessen food. I had the most delicious lean pastrami on rye, my son had lean brisket on rye, his SO has corned beef on rye and they served outstanding cole slaw, kosher dill pickles and we had an appetizer called sautéed kreplach with mushrooms and onions. Kreplach is very similar to a pierogi or Chinese dumpling with a meat filling. Out of this world. But definitely not economical - $60.00+ for the three of us. But at least it was outstanding.
This morning we went back to NYY Steakhouse for their Sunday brunch. I am definitely going on a diet tomorrow and will be taking longer walks for a few weeks to remove the weight I gained in the last few days.
Tomorrow morning I take them to the airport for their return trip to California. She is the perfect woman for my son. I am going to miss them tremendously - but it was a marvelous four days.
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2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD, 2025 Integra
Bigger regional jets were starting to come out, so it was one factor. Neither of those companies have a true 100 seater yet. Embraer has the E-170 and E-190 (more recent). They are commuters that have the engine on the wings and look a bit like a smaller B737. Not a bad plane to ride on for a commuter, but fuselage size does limit the overheads. They are 2X2, not to be confused with the smaller 135/145 which are rear engine with 1X2 seats. Bombardier then came onboard with their CR7 and CR9, but these are just extended CR regional planes - 2X2, but tight with very low placed windows. The C Series is still in test, but once certified will become 100 - 120 seat jets. .I think Japan may be developing a 100 seater as well. I'm not sure how big the 100 seat market will be however. I can actually see the majors flying more of these shorter routes down the road due to pilot shortages and airport congestion, and while Boeing and Airbus planes keep getting more fuel efficient, the commuter jets not near as much of an improvement so far, but that's all just my opinion. BTW, Southwest has started entering some of the more midsize markets and all they fly are 737's. Now if you want tight seats, try Spirit airlines, even though they fly Airbus 319/320.
Yes, like a DeVille. Up through 2005, you had the DeVille, the DeVille DTS (sportier), and the DeVille DHS (more luxury). From 2006 to 2011 (last year made), they were all DTS models, just different trim levels.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Retinal woes....not many people around over Labor Day. But, I did call it in. Apparently, my surgeon left on a golf trip to Scotland on Saturday, and his cover guy said nothing sounded amiss. But, he was going to look at my chart and get back to me if he thought it should be checked out. Haven't heard back since yesterday afternoon.
Getting ready to write a letter to the Ohio Attorney General's office about the Cadillac, and send a copy to Nysschen (new Cadillac poobah) in NYC.
I've never heard of this with any car company.....EVER! Nearly two months in their shop and no one cares from Cadillac. Not even a phone call giving me a "rasberrie" for buying their trash. Talk about a company that is destined for the trash heap, especially given their downward sales spiral, it has to be Cadillac. The first thing that usually takes a hit is customer service. They've passed that dubious milestone.
Monitor the eye carefully. Honestly, you can't do much more than you have done, but those doctors don't sound too caring.
Is a letter the only way you can get started with the OAG office? Does a phone call or even an email speed the process along?
OK to write to Nysschen in NYC, but maybe there are others you can contact. Email and phone. Try to get their attention with a shocking line to start, like Do you think a brand new car should be in your dealers garage for over 2 months?
Don't forget to email TV stations....this story would be perfect for 60 Minutes. They did a program about the ignition switch and they said the government was really watching GM now. That reminds me, letters to the insurance bureau and the government safety recall people. This has gone on too long and is not acceptable.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
I might also add that it is possible to give someone training in a particular subject and have them perform worse than is they haven't had any training.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Overconfidence is a big problem, some people think they are the worlds greatest driver so they can do anything, so they end up taking chances and it ends in an accident. That's not necessarily overconfidence because they had lessons, that's overconfidence because they are morons who don't know their own limits.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
I can honestly say that the 8 hour course was a waste of time for me because there wasn't one thing discussed or brought up that would either make me a better driver or that I didn't already know. Most of the 25 participants were in their 80's and I am sure most of them came away with something.
On the other hand, the type of driving courses offered by BMW and Mercedes-Benz at their Georgia and South Carolina sites are outstanding. Hands-on driving experiences in an educational setting are the most effective in making drivers more alert and aware of their shortcomings with opportunities to acquire improved skills and defensive strategies.
I have seriously thought about attending the MB driving experience program next year. They have room accommodations and dining facilities, however you need to make reservations close to a year ahead of your scheduled visit.
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So far no accidents.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
We went to the Chevrolet dealership to try to lease the new Volt. They are so brand new that they haven't reached any dealers in my area (Sacramento, CA.) They don't expect them until sometime in November. Since it's also brand new, there are no rebates and price is MSRP (as per Edmunds.) Gas prices might be low, but there's still a core of early adopters that will pay MSRP, at least initially.
We can survive with one car for a while, but not until November. So we decided to go next door to the Ford dealership. We leased our C-Max there. We didn't want another C-Max since it hasn't changed in 3 years, but we decided to check out the Fusion.
A salesperson approached us as soon as we got out of our car. We told him we were looking at the Fusion Energi. We told him that we leased our current car there. First he wanted to hand us off to the lease return person, who had no desire to deal with us. We told him who our salesperson was last time. He went to find him. Our old salesman was busy, so he handed us over to the guy who approached us when we arrived. We check out a few Fusions they had on the lot and we picked one.
We go into a cube. The salesperson starts filling out a credit application. We told him that there's no need to fill out a credit application until we agree on a price. "Well, if we don't know how good is your credit, we won't know what kind of payment to give you." I told him that was immaterial. Then he asked what we were paying for our old lease. I told him again it was immaterial.
I told him to make us their best offer. If we liked it, we would lease it today. If not, no harm, no foul.
He came back with his manager and had a print out with invoice and a lease worksheet. While we were talking numbers, the car we picked was sold. There was another car that was exactly the same, but it had a fancy paint color, which was an extra $400.
The numbers looked good, but there weren't any rebates that expired this weekened (Labor day sale.) So we told him if there was no benefit to buying now as opposed to late September/October, we would come back and get exactly what we wanted. Or we could do a factory order for the exact color we wanted today.They agreed to do a factory order.
I confirmed the rates and residual numbers with the numbers I got from kydfx in another forum here and they match. MSRP was $39k. We got it for $30k. And we'll still get the federal tax credit for 2015.
I liked the Volt a bit better (Volt: 50 electric-only miles vs. 18 for the Fusion) and more high tech gadgets. However, the Fusion was over $8k cheaper. I can buy a lot of gas for that money. Maybe when this lease is over, we'll get a Volt.
This dealership also has the contract with the state of California to supply 70% of their police cars. That's over 400 cars a month!
she was going to wait to buy until late in the week when the check came. But decided to do some looking today. heard in the afternoon that she ended up getting an offer she liked, so signed up for it. left a deposit, and will get it later in the week.
a 2015 3iGT. got the "employee" price. sticker was about 24.7, paid 21.3. So seems like a good deal. lotta car for the money.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
That special paint, was it Ruby Red Metallic? That cost $400 extra on my Ford.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
That's an incredible discount going from $39k to $30k and seems like a really good price for that car. I wonder how many people end up paying $35k or more......who would think they'd give you such a huge amount off.
I see you pay the same price if you get a regular Lincoln MKZ or if you get a hybrid model...I wonder who wouldn't take the hybrid.
The dealer could probably sell more cars if they added a few sales people and tried a little better to please their customers....not much personal touch.
Congratulations and happy driving.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
You have become a professional car buyer, verdugo. You did it "by the book!" You had all the info you needed to make a super deal and you played it "cool."
Congratulations on you new addition to the fleet!
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buylease that Fusion? You made it seem as routine as buying a loaf of bread. Congrats.