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We shopped the 5 a couple of times @fezo. My wife didn't like the seating positions up front and I found it a bit narrow. Just something about it that didn't gel, and we (I) really wanted to like it.
That reminds me, I need to go pick up a bookshelf for a friend tomorrow.
GG, nice pics of the CTS. It is a fine looking masculine car; hope the ride and handling matches the aesthetics.
Yesterday morning i started the car, the DIC is clear, engine runs smoothly, no issues. Has anyone experienced this before and what was the fix? I'm out of warranty and don't want the dealer charging me for unnecessary computer diagnostics.
2021 Genesis G90
I have no mechanical ability but it sounds to me (a layman) that it was temporarily low on power for some reason, but, that it corrected itself.
If it happens again, then decide whether to look into it.
Just my 2 cents which is worth exactly 2 cents.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Strange how the mind works!
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
When they're right, they're a lot of fun to drive, and luxurious to boot.
To all of my U.S. friends, Happy Thanksgiving. I have a lot to be thankful for.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
Nice of you not to say "your" mind, lol.
Just remembered the narrowness of the Mazda5 and how sheet goods would be a tougher fit. That made me think of all the various junk I've hauled, including sheet goods in the somewhat smaller Voyager/Quest I owned previously(smaller compared to the Grand Caravan et. al.). Hauling stuff triggered the bookcase errand I need to do.
Re the Stabilitrac light coming on, there's a long thread over in a Traverse discussion - the possibilities of the cause are endless.
Their mechanic said don't bother, engine is ruined. I'm thinking coolant got into oil. BIL is not mechanically inclined and SIL can barely move from MS. Head gaskets are beyond me as well even if I had the time.
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
Those are the standard wheels I wanted. $900 each if you buy from Ford as replacements.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
'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
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
But will they work in snow?
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
My research showed that they are one of the highest rated Maximum Performance Summer Tires in production. Great responsiveness.
2021 Genesis G90
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
I don't know how safe the Avalon is to drive at this point. It does make me a bit nervous.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Update: SIL asked her mechanic if coolant got into the oil and he said no, only exhaust gas. Got to admit I'm puzzeled. I thought with a bad head gasket you could get exhaust into the coolant or coolant into the oil but not sure the implications of exhaust gas into the oil. That doesn't sound as serious. Why would the mechanic consider the engine ruined?
She asked me to call him Monday but this is getting beyond my knowledge base.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
see if they think it's likely to be terminal for the engine or if it can be rebuilt, the heads/block planed, and that might be good enough.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Once again we are reminded of the absence of an "Ignore User" function in this software after seeing some of the posts over the last few days.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
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
They stopped making the 5 because no one was buying them. Pretty standard practice.
It is narrow and there are times I'd really like to punt on utility but not much to be gained by thinking about that. I will put better tires - maybe even Pilots when the time comes.
it's days like the past few that make Florida more attractive.
It was 78 degrees today and 69 degrees is forecasted for tonight. Truly delightful down here.
2021 Genesis G90
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
IIRC from the C&D recap, there was a specific part that was defective on the Corvette (rod? bearing? something internal) on early cars. It was resolved, but led to an abnormally high failure rate at low miles. hence the new engines, but the replacements did not have the "fatal flaw"/
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Not placing blame but I don't think you hear of that happening at 100K miles.
It is really sad when something goes so wrong and people can't afford to repair it. No easy answer. Your suggestion sounds like the best possibility.
I wrote a while ago about our dog groomer lady. She works so hard and is so pleasant, has had so many problems in life, and she bought a used car and the engine was pretty well useless after one month. It had a warranty for one month but they just fixed it enough so it would get through the warranty period.
I gave her the name and email address for a mechanic who writes a Q&A column in the local newspaper.
The columnist has some clout and he (he can name the garage if they don't comply) got the garage to agree to get her car completely repaired to her satisfaction.
It was so nice to see a nice person get a break!
The story above is sure a heartwarming one. I like it when there's people around who look out for those who fall on bad fortune. Very nice.
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
Am I out of my mind? I...I mean...of course, iluvmysephia1, you're spot on the way you're handling this one. Meanwhile, found a place in Garden City, KS, that changed the '11 Kia Soul's oil. Got a tip on a good tire store in Dodge....tires are next. Or, the 60,000 mile timing belt replacement should get done next. Then the tires.
We do have Frontier Kia here in Dodge City for service. It's maintenance, though, not covered under the Long-Haul Warranty. We're the Soul's 2nd owner, but bought a couple years extra Long-Haul to go to 10 years and 100,000 miles on the car. But, and it could be a big but, I'd better read my yellow owner's copy of that deal. The details could be revealing, there. I don't feel stuck with my little hamster, I do like it a lot. Not far off from loving the little 4-door. I just researched the iA to the n-th degree, and, I know the car would be a good fit for us. But would it be big enough in the front for us? Reviewers say there's good room up front.
Oh...there I go again.
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I hope you don't think I'm bashing you. I really am just curious.
But, even in the Lancer GTS we had a factory armrest - I mean, really. I could easily order one on the net and fight with installing it and all, I'm up for that. But, here's what I was getting to. Viva Kia/Mitsubishi of El Paso sells Kia's and Mitsu's. I sat in the new '14 Soul (this was in early July 2014) and it was very comfortable. But when I sat in a '14 Kia Rio, it was not comfortable. And that is Kia's subcompact sedan offering. They want just north of $14,000 for the Rio sedan. But it was too small. I told my salesman "no dice" on the Rio.
Then, I asked about the Nissan cube, because I love that box. No kidding. They have a Nissan dealer but had no cube's at all! Huh? They didn't. So I asked if I could sit in and maybe drive a 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage 4-door hatch. I did. Too small - the Mrs. was inside the dealer at this time with our friends from Alamogordo, NM, who volunteered to come get us if we needed a ride. I didn't even need her ta come over and sit in there with me.
So, I'm thinking the Mrs. might be....right! You read it here first, carnut-heads.
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
Maybe you can get a new Scion next year
Iluv, I had a similar issue with the Mazda 3. When the wife and I drove it together, it was just a bit tight up front. It really made more sense for us to get something a bit bigger. I just didn't expect to go huge! at least by my standards.
it did have a side benefit though. Sonata is such a roomy and comfy road car, we take that on trips. Pretty sure that would not happen if I had gotten the 3.
we also have an SUV for bulky duty. No way I could go without at least 1 car that was some sort of box.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Bingo, tommister2. Read my last post above, too. I am starting ta think that the 2016 Scion iA would not have been a good choice for us. We're on our 3rd Kia ('99 Sephia, '01 Sportage 4X4 and this '11 Soul) now and they are cars, vans and suv's that are built well. The Korean military uses the type of Sportage we owned, the '01 style. I don't know what they choose now, but no doubt there's HyunKia's in their stable somewhere. My point is that these are not "Killed in Action" vehicles at any stretch. They're built tough, to last.
Heck, I might even go for a 2016 or 2017 Soul later on. We're at 58,455 miles on our Soul now. Now for some pork, or beef. Don't get me wrong, we're not Pugs McGirk-sizers, we just like Midwest beef, ya know? I'm thinking the nice interior space the Kia Soul offers is more of a blessing than a throw-away.
What I would love and need ta do, of course, is test drive the Scion iA to get the best feel for the import automobile. That lies (at the best price, that is) about 388 miles to our west, in Denver.
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
I think you actually came to the best realization, that the ia is not the best idea for your only car in the household.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I think you actually came to the best realization, that the ia is not the best idea for your only car in the household.
stickguy-we're in SW Kansas. The closest Scion dealer to us, to my knowledge anyway, is in Wichita. 150 miles to our east. Eddy's Scion of Wichita. They mark up the new Scion's but it would be a way ta check the new Scion's out up close and personal and test drive them. I'm putting the idea on the far right...or left, backburner, however.
For now.
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Humm...I don't think so.
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick