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though I guess could go belt and suspenders, and get both!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Found the Pirelli's at the local Discount Tire ... looks to be under $800 total, with install, taxes and fees.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2014 MINI Countryman S ALL4
the Mini must have a smaller tire than that beast. But I guess RF adds cost.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I think I had the CS5 on one of our past SUVs. I really liked the Coopers.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2014 MINI Countryman S ALL4
BTW, my 535D needed an oxygen sensor and according to BMW it's better to replace both of them at once. As long as the car was there they threw in wipers and a brake fluid change. The dealer loves charging BMW for every thing that they can! Didn't cost me a penny.
2021 Toyota Venza Limited Hybrid, 2022 Ram 2500 Laramie 6.4 Hemi, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata PRHT
More about the 340 'extended test drive', please?
Thanks,
- Ray
Still on my radar - at the top of my budget...
How do you like the 535d so far?
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I just called the local tire place and had them ordered from the warehouse.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2014 MINI Countryman S ALL4
I have always had my most satisfactory experience with Michelin.
'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
'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
That said, I'd still rather have an M240; it gets the MPPK as standard.
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
This dealer is in an older facility, so the "customer lounge" is a corner of the showroom with chairs, free coffee, some newspapers, and an annoying TV that is on all the time. Meanwhile salespeople. other staff, and customers wander though the area constantly, conversations are going on, phones are ringing, etc. Not very pleasant.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
The sticker was in the glove box and it was about $56K. Also, keep in mind that this is northern Vermont and the 340 had x-drive, as most BMW's have up here. In addition to M-sport it had cold package and leather. Surprisingly, the Sirius was even working.
I had a 2010 535T x-drive before the 535d x-drive we have now. I like the 340 sport seats. Even though the wagon had SP and sport seats, the 340 seats seemed slimmer and the leather didn't seem as nice as in the 5 series. I didn't play with them a lot and don't know if they do the 20 settings as my old car. I'm still not crazy about the dash top screen, but maybe I'm just used to the built in look. The I-drive is the same as in my 2014 535d.
I did play with the engine/chassis settings: when you start it is on "comfort", but push a button and it will go to "sport" and push it again and it will go into "sport plus" which turns off the dtc. I don't know if "sport plus" changes the engine mapping more than plain "sport", but it really accelerates and handles great in "sport plus". The other setting is "eco-plus" and I didn't use it. I don't know if the M-sport exhaust is louder than a "regular" 340, but it seemed louder than I than the last 3 series I was in. I did set the trip computer and it was getting about 26 mpg. Pretty good considering it isn't broken in.
So, would I buy one? If it was my only car, maybe. But since I'm now an old fart, I do like the 535d better for what it does. It also has "sport", "comfort", and 'eco-plus", settings (no "sport plus"). Surprisingly the settings really change the personality of the car and it can be driven hard in "sport". Plus, it has been averaging 35 mpg. Pretty good for a largish car. The 2010 wagon was only getting about 21 mpg, so I am impressed. The range is about 600 miles. My wife mostly drives the 5 series. Since we have a NC Miata for my fun car and also own a Silverado, so am pretty covered in the car choices.
2021 Toyota Venza Limited Hybrid, 2022 Ram 2500 Laramie 6.4 Hemi, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata PRHT
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(P.S. Spoke with a Mini owner and saleslady today and she said they drive like A BMW. Anyone care to comment on this?)
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)
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/725240-Audi-seems-to-be-getting-more-strict-with-TD1
Torque steer is still an issue with the turbo model.
Great fun, though.
Think we're doing pretty well here and will decide on a plan once I get the 30K service done as after that, am on my own. Will also go visit the nearby V W/Audi indie store right down the street and talk with them.
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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)
They usually give me another CTS. They've never given me an ATS, although they have an ATS-V that they've been trying to sell for about 10 mos. I tell them they should put that in the loaner fleet because they might get some bites.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
I don't travel internationally much, but it's always fun to see the different cars offered in other countries. Lots of Audis and VWs here. Our friends/hosts say that the A6 seems like the "standard" uber ride. Saw an A5 sportback earlier today. And a couple 1 series hatchbacks.
Walking around this afternoon, this "boutique" car showroom caught my eye so we stopped in to take a look. "DS Automobiles?" Apparently it's a spin off of Citroen. The purple car was some very sleek wagon concept. The other hatchbacks were very cool and seemed extremely "configurable" much like MINI.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
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
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
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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Again, besides her tire issue, it keeps going and going like the battery bunny. Same with my Golf, no drama at all so am very pleased. Not sure I'd want anything else right now except a Mini to be honest. Glad that I've found the perfect vehicle!
My detail guy is super busy but texted he can get over in a couple of weeks to do all four hopefully. Naturally, the two that stay outside 24/7 are in bad need especially the Accent plus it's headlights have frosted over. Figure the bill is gonna be big but the kid likes her Accent and with only 27,150 on the clock, wants to keep it for awhile. Totally agree!
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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)
'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
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Was on a country back road, 2 lane, and needed to pass a truck pulling a travel trailer. Finally saw a gap, and pulled out and punched it. Went from 60 to 85 amazingly quick, with no noise or drama. Just zipped right up and flew around him.
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
That's exactly the question I found on my Audi customer satisfaction surveys for service.