We started with the HR-V because I have liked all of my other Hondas. But, we (she) are going to drive a CX-3 and an Encore. I tried to suggest a RAV4, but she wants it to be as short as possible. I agree about the mats, body side moldings, etc, but I'm not going to pay $2K+ for them like the stupid sticker says. Maybe $500-600.
We liked out test drive of an HR-V but felt like the AC couldn't keep up.
Good input. Thanks for sharing. Here in North Texas, the AC is doggone important. That may make us wait until summer to make a decision.
I agree, bean - stever's assessment of the sluggish A/C is critical when considering A/C capabilities in a car where it's driven in high summer temps.
Speaking of A/C, I just had to replace the A/C-Heating unit with air handling units in my Condo last week. When I got home from the hospitals and rehabs, my foyer was loaded with condensation leakage from my A/C. The old unit was only 10 years old. They put in a Rheem 2.5 ton unit for $3500. But it had to be done because the coils were corroded. Down here in South Florida, I use my A/C 12 months a year. It was in the mid 80's today as an example. I don't know how people survived down here without A/C back in the hay days. But A/C in a car with 95 degree temps and high humidity is just as critical. Imagine prying yourself out of your leather seats in a car without A/C or with inadequate A/C as Steven mentioned is a miserable undertaking.
I have some updates on the G30 5er: Sport Line trim is standard; upgrades are Luxury and M Sport packages. The 540i will be reasonably quick with a 0-60 time of under 5 seconds; with xDrive it hits 60 in 4.7 seconds And speaking of xDrive, M Sport suspension tuning will finally be available with AWD. The ZF 8 speed autobox is the only transmission available, but it will feature launch control. Responding to IQS complaints, the turn signal and wiper stalks will once again be mechanical and no longer return to the center position. BMW claims improved steering feel(feedback). Conventional tires will be available for non-M 5ers. Adaptive suspension mode works just as it does on the G12 Seat heating and ventilation can be programmed to activate at a specific temperature threshold. The B&W Diamond Surround Sound System is an option And of course, every driving assistance option known to man is either standard or available as an option...
Mustang has launch control but I'd never use it for fear of the stresses it must put on the car. What's your opinion on that? Would you buy a used BMW that some kid launched at every stoplight?
Roadrunner......thanks for the explanation, I had never heard of launch control before. Did some research, first, in answer to oldfarmers question;
Keep in mind that the harder you launch the vehicle, the more stress you will put on your drivetrain. Axles, driveshaft, clutche, etc must all be capable of transferring the power you’re now applying to the wheels. With sticky tires such as drag radials, these forces are only magnified. Before launching your vehicle aggressively you will want to make certain that all these components are capable of handling the higher loads.
For those like me who don't know what it is:
What is launch control, and how does it work? Launch control (sometimes known as a stutterbox or 2 step rev limiter) are fairly simple, yet effective in ensuring consistent reliable launches at the track, strip or even on the street. The user defines a “launch rpm” that, when launch control is activated, the vehicle will maintain. This allows the user to hold the car at full throttle while still maintaining a suitable RPM for launch, based on vehicle capabilities, traction, wheel hop, etc. Turbocharged cars see an additional benefit in the ability to build boost before the vehicle leaves the line. These capabilities lead to smoother, consistent and reliable launches with maximum power from the moment you leave the line. This will help lower your 60ft times and/or help you be the first into the corner.
Personally, I wouldn't want it and I would never use it:
It might be cheaper to buy a late model used F01 (they depreciate like few others), get a couple of nice carbon fiber/composite hockey sticks, attach them to the sides, and profit. I am sure it drives nice with the CF structure, but that stubborn pricing seems crazy. Must be a supply issue - it won't last forever.
So I was making an offer to the General Sales Manager of $82,500 on this 2017 BMW 740i (white exterior with cognac interior) which MSRP'd for $92,000 with the M Package when he coughed, choked, and then threw me out of the dealership. Some days, it just doesn't pay to get out of bed to buy a new car!
I have some updates on the G30 5er: Sport Line trim is standard; upgrades are Luxury and M Sport packages. The 540i will be reasonably quick with a 0-60 time of under 5 seconds; with xDrive it hits 60 in 4.7 seconds And speaking of xDrive, M Sport suspension tuning will finally be available with AWD. The ZF 8 speed autobox is the only transmission available, but it will feature launch control. Responding to IQS complaints, the turn signal and wiper stalks will once again be mechanical and no longer return to the center position. BMW claims improved steering feel(feedback). Conventional tires will be available for non-M 5ers. Adaptive suspension mode works just as it does on the G12 Seat heating and ventilation can be programmed to activate at a specific temperature threshold. The B&W Diamond Surround Sound System is an option And of course, every driving assistance option known to man is either standard or available as an option...
Mustang has launch control but I'd never use it for fear of the stresses it must put on the car. What's your opinion on that? Would you buy a used BMW that some kid launched at every stoplight?
No, but a few times a year wouldn't concern me; anyway, the BMW LC won't allow you to use it in repeatedly in quick succession.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Steven: Does the Encore have adaptive cruise? My version doesn't. Haven't tried out the Volts.
Shoot, must have been thinking of the Volt or maybe the salesguy was thinking of something else when I asked about availability. He did mumble something about the Envision. And I get that confused with the forward collision stuff.
There were a couple of empty buttons on the Encore tester we tried to buy. Having those fascia blanks drive me nuts, always wonder what I missed out on.
You really might wanna try the Volt. It doesn't have quite the hauling versatility of the Encore but it has so much equipment on it, and the lease deals this month are really good. So far I'm loving it.
Been fun to have driven the one we looked at last month, but getting into a strange car in San Diego traffic dissuaded me. Can't say I've missed the van since it's been in the shop.
Driving to a job I spotted a Mazda RX-7 twin turbo on a dealer's lot next door. I started to get excited! This is one of the best sports cars of the 1990s ("best" meaning looks, performance and value---not reliability), maybe one of the best sports coupes ever.
So I stroll up--car looks great, price is right and.........
it's an automatic !!
WHA?
No wonder it was dusty.
That would make me cry. Then I may have spit on the car in disgust.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
@suydam, have to take another look, thought the Cruze was missing adaptive cruise and something else.
The Buick dealer hasn't called me back btw.
@abacomike, welcome back. The Soul I really want has ventilated seats - not cooled but they felt nice wearing shorts in a cool cabin on a test drive.
Try the "Jipst Method of New Car Buying", Steverer. You'll be driving that new Buick in... about 4 or 5 hours.
We started with the HR-V because I have liked all of my other Hondas. But, we (she) are going to drive a CX-3 and an Encore. I tried to suggest a RAV4, but she wants it to be as short as possible. I agree about the mats, body side moldings, etc, but I'm not going to pay $2K+ for them like the stupid sticker says. Maybe $500-600.
We liked out test drive of an HR-V but felt like the AC couldn't keep up.
Good input. Thanks for sharing. Here in North Texas, the AC is doggone important. That may make us wait until summer to make a decision.
I agree, bean - stever's assessment of the sluggish A/C is critical when considering A/C capabilities in a car where it's driven in high summer temps.
Speaking of A/C, I just had to replace the A/C-Heating unit with air handling units in my Condo last week. When I got home from the hospitals and rehabs, my foyer was loaded with condensation leakage from my A/C. The old unit was only 10 years old. They put in a Rheem 2.5 ton unit for $3500. But it had to be done because the coils were corroded. Down here in South Florida, I use my A/C 12 months a year. It was in the mid 80's today as an example. I don't know how people survived down here without A/C back in the hay days. But A/C in a car with 95 degree temps and high humidity is just as critical. Imagine prying yourself out of your leather seats in a car without A/C or with inadequate A/C as Steven mentioned is a miserable undertaking.
Well... at the most inopportune time, literally 3 minutes before I was to leave for work today, the furnace went out. The wife went down in the basement and smelled gas, not mine... from the furnace. I suspected the heating element went out. Had saved a receipt and the heating element that went bad 3 years ago. Had to call a HVAC guy to come out, emergency call. It was the heating element and a bracket. Not fair I says...not fair.
Yeah, when it's cold it's never a good time. But, with my work schedule there was only about a 20% chance the furnace would fail when I wouldn't be able to repair it. It's almost as if....IT knew.
Well aba-cadabra , Mike is back. Bet after all that crap he's fired up and ready to roll!
Yes, kudos to the Edmunds staff for finally getting all those red flag issues squared away for Mike. I was the reigning champ with something like 20 total flags for spam/speaking unkindly to others, etc. and like Mike, never knew what I did wrong. Anyway all my flags disappeared too, though they never really bothered me.
Carnaught is back too, and he had that same problem. Having those two back is a nice Christmas present for the rest of us! (festivus)
Now maybe they can get isellhondas problem fixed and get him back too !
Sitting in the waiting area at Tire Town. Car is in for state inspection, oil change, checking alignment after the deer impact. I brought in two dozen doughnuts for the crew. That perked 'em up
Sitting in the waiting area at Tire Town. Car is in for state inspection, oil change, checking alignment after the deer impact. I brought in two dozen doughnuts for the crew. That perked 'em up
Nice that my "office" is where my 'puter is
PF - I finally experienced what you are experiencing now - oil and filter change. Forgot what it was like! Kind of enjoyable with the coffee and bagels and cream cheese. It's the $500 I didn't care too much for.
@suydam, have to take another look, thought the Cruze was missing adaptive cruise and something else.
The Buick dealer hasn't called me back btw.
@abacomike, welcome back. The Soul I really want has ventilated seats - not cooled but they felt nice wearing shorts in a cool cabin on a test drive.
Try the "Jipst Method of New Car Buying", Steverer. You'll be driving that new Buick in... about 4 or 5 hours.
I had the sales manager yelling that I wasn't getting into his holdback and I didn't even bring that up.
@driver100, we have a few of those. They only come on when the sun shines - I'm finally getting to where I don't try to turn them off anymore. With the shiny tin on the innards, they get pretty bright reflecting the sunshine (and they are even cheaper to operate than yours, lol).
I bet neither the Volt or Encore have launch control, last one of those I played with was on the '82 Tercel. It was more useful to pop the control in the snow and powerslide into a parallel parking place in front of my house. Tried the "launch control" power slide in the Quest once. That was scary. Nothing like a good hand brake but they are all going to buttons now.
Sitting in the waiting area at Tire Town. Car is in for state inspection, oil change, checking alignment after the deer impact. I brought in two dozen doughnuts for the crew. That perked 'em up
Nice that my "office" is where my 'puter is
PF - I finally experienced what you are experiencing now - oil and filter change. Forgot what it was like! Kind of enjoyable with the coffee and bagels and cream cheese. It's the $500 I didn't care too much for.
$500 for just an oil change? That's about what I pay for the 60k major service on the X3(before my employee discount).
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Sitting in the waiting area at Tire Town. Car is in for state inspection, oil change, checking alignment after the deer impact. I brought in two dozen doughnuts for the crew. That perked 'em up
Nice that my "office" is where my 'puter is
PF - I finally experienced what you are experiencing now - oil and filter change. Forgot what it was like! Kind of enjoyable with the coffee and bagels and cream cheese. It's the $500 I didn't care too much for.
$500 for just an oil change? That's about what I pay for the 60k major service on the X3(before my employee discount).
But you don't get free bagels, cream cheese and donuts, do you? That oughta be worth $300-$400 bucks, dontcha think?
In mid-town Manhattan, probably. A friend of mine was charged $18 for a two-cup carafe of coffee recently.
I'm sure Mercedes lumped that oil change into an A or B "service" with all kinds of "check" and "inspect" items on a long and impressive list, requiring arduous sideways glances from the technician.
Like when it says "Check condition of front axle and front axle ball joints" in the B service, do you think they really put a small jack under each ball joint and measure the play in thousandths with a dial indicator?
Sitting in the waiting area at Tire Town. Car is in for state inspection, oil change, checking alignment after the deer impact. I brought in two dozen doughnuts for the crew. That perked 'em up
Nice that my "office" is where my 'puter is
PF - I finally experienced what you are experiencing now - oil and filter change. Forgot what it was like! Kind of enjoyable with the coffee and bagels and cream cheese. It's the $500 I didn't care too much for.
$500 for just an oil change? That's about what I pay for the 60k major service on the X3(before my employee discount).
You guys ought to buy a Cadillac. That's all free. I have not spent a dime on maintenance and I get a free loaner car too.
@driver100, we have a few of those. They only come on when the sun shines - I'm finally getting to where I don't try to turn them off anymore. With the shiny tin on the innards, they get pretty bright reflecting the sunshine (and they are even cheaper to operate than yours, lol).
I'm confused. Why would you need lights when the sun is shining?
In mid-town Manhattan, probably. A friend of mine was charged $18 for a two-cup carafe of coffee recently.
I'm sure Mercedes lumped that oil change into an A or B "service" with all kinds of "check" and "inspect" items on a long and impressive list, requiring arduous sideways glances from the technician.
Like when it says "Check condition of front axle and front axle ball joints" in the B service, do you think they really put a small jack under each ball joint and measure the play in thousandths with a dial indicator?
I wonder.
Actually, the "A Service" was $325 and with taxes and the complete detail of the interior and exterior, it came to just over $500. You guys are all correct - there is a much less expensive way to get from one place to another in style and still service your vehicle appropriately. Unfortunately, I'm just too ignorant or stupid to figure it out in my aging brain with Alzheimer's tendencies. Show me a great deal on a luxury German Car and I begin to melt like a 6 tiered wedding cake at an outdoor reception in 110 degree heat. It must be genetic - without doubt. My father had that tendency as does my twin brother - so it is definitely a "FAMILY THING!"
Well aba-cadabra , Mike is back. Bet after all that crap he's fired up and ready to roll!
Yes, kudos to the Edmunds staff for finally getting all those red flag issues squared away for Mike. I was the reigning champ with something like 20 total flags for spam/speaking unkindly to others, etc. and like Mike, never knew what I did wrong. Anyway all my flags disappeared too, though they never really bothered me.
Carnaught is back too, and he had that same problem. Having those two back is a nice Christmas present for the rest of us! (festivus)
Now maybe they can get isellhondas problem fixed and get him back too !
Red flags huh? Back in the day, before there was such a thing as "red flags", me, jmonroe, and isellhyundais would have eaten red flags like they were pretzels.
Glad to see carnaughty is back now,too. All the prodigal sons return! Bad Boy party at Jipsters.
Sitting in the waiting area at Tire Town. Car is in for state inspection, oil change, checking alignment after the deer impact. I brought in two dozen doughnuts for the crew. That perked 'em up
Nice that my "office" is where my 'puter is
PF - I finally experienced what you are experiencing now - oil and filter change. Forgot what it was like! Kind of enjoyable with the coffee and bagels and cream cheese. It's the $500 I didn't care too much for.
I get a little "good buddy" break since the owner is a friend, but I got away with $202 for oil change, fluid top off, alignment, rotation (that's free anyway), replacement of two light bulbs, and they ground the rust off the edge of a rotor that was randomly hitting the dust shield and making an annoying noise.
Now if they had to change the muffler bearing or headlight fluid... I could been taking out a new mortgage
Welcome back Mike! So you wanted 10+ grand off 740 and the manager tossed you out. At least there were no games - simple no. Get out is probably a bit extreme - no reason to lose the temper. If I were him, I'd simply say - Sir, I don't think we are anywhere close to a deal. Not sure how you arrived to your offer, but it's clearly something I can't even entertain. My price offer is X and if you change your mind and the vehicle is still available, I'd more than happy to sell it to you. We may also be able to offer a similar deal on a similar vehicle, if this one is sold. Here is my card.
But you don't get free bagels, cream cheese and donuts, do you? That oughta be worth $300-$400 bucks, dontcha think?
Don't forget a fancy coffee machine, fancy soap in the restroom and big three-arm star badge in front of the dealership. The star is worth $150 per visit, I'm sure. Seriously, I wonder how much are the franchise fees on the service garage. Must be a small fortune.
BTW, I'm sure there was also a lot of "checking", as it's an annual service, isn't it? Each check is something like 10-20 minutes in the labor book (actually done in 1-2).
Tomorrow is the post-accident visit for the wife's car. Bent wheel being replaced, alignment and checking what part(s) of the right front suspension are bent. Insurance estimate for everything is currently $538, although that's a little fluid depending on what they find when they start looking
This is hysterical - I was writing about Mike's service and there you go - Holiday wishes from MB USA in my mailbox. What a timing. Is anybody peeking at my computer behind me?
But you don't get free bagels, cream cheese and donuts, do you? That oughta be worth $300-$400 bucks, dontcha think?
Don't forget a fancy coffee machine, fancy soap in the restroom and big three-arm star badge in front of the dealership. The star is worth $150 per visit, I'm sure. Seriously, I wonder how much are the franchise fees on the service garage. Must be a small fortune.
BTW, I'm sure there was also a lot of "checking", as it's an annual service, isn't it? Each check is something like 10-20 minutes in the labor book (actually done in 1-2).
There are other perks - leather covered waiting room chairs, washrooms with cloth towels, fragrant soaps and "eau de toilet" fragrances. I get a kick out of the new washroom fixtures - black porcelain and only 24" off the floor. At first I thought it was a kiddie washroom - but no - it's the avant-garde approach to architectural washroom design. Must be a German inspired fixture(s). Now where else would you experience amenities like that?
Sitting in the waiting area at Tire Town. Car is in for state inspection, oil change, checking alignment after the deer impact. I brought in two dozen doughnuts for the crew. That perked 'em up
Nice that my "office" is where my 'puter is
PF - I finally experienced what you are experiencing now - oil and filter change. Forgot what it was like! Kind of enjoyable with the coffee and bagels and cream cheese. It's the $500 I didn't care too much for.
Expensive coffee and bagels.....they should include LOX for that price.
Well aba-cadabra , Mike is back. Bet after all that crap he's fired up and ready to roll!
Yes, kudos to the Edmunds staff for finally getting all those red flag issues squared away for Mike. I was the reigning champ with something like 20 total flags for spam/speaking unkindly to others, etc. and like Mike, never knew what I did wrong. Anyway all my flags disappeared too, though they never really bothered me.
Carnaught is back too, and he had that same problem. Having those two back is a nice Christmas present for the rest of us! (festivus)
Now maybe they can get isellhondas problem fixed and get him back too !
Yeh, nice to have Mike and Carnaught back....by the time we hear from isell it will be isellhondas1643!
houdini, I am surprised your flags got erased, they were real - I put them there
Sitting in the waiting area at Tire Town. Car is in for state inspection, oil change, checking alignment after the deer impact. I brought in two dozen doughnuts for the crew. That perked 'em up
Nice that my "office" is where my 'puter is
PF - I finally experienced what you are experiencing now - oil and filter change. Forgot what it was like! Kind of enjoyable with the coffee and bagels and cream cheese. It's the $500 I didn't care too much for.
$500 for just an oil change? That's about what I pay for the 60k major service on the X3(before my employee discount).
You guys ought to buy a Cadillac. That's all free. I have not spent a dime on maintenance and I get a free loaner car too.
AB, the service on Mikes MB could have been free too if he bought the 3 year sevice package for about $1200 (your $1200 was included in the price of your car, nothin' is free!). I assume Mike doesn't bother buying the service package because he doesn't keep a car long enough to make use of it....except this time.
My wife likes light. So we had 2 of these lights installed in our open concept vaulted ceiling livingroom/diningroom
ntegrated LEDs produce 1,600 Lumens of light Bright white (4000K) color temperature Provides 50,000 hours of maintenance-free operation
Now I need sunglasses when I walk in the house
That looks a lot like what Son #1 installed in his first floor family room about 2 weeks ago. I'm pretty sure he got it at Home Depot. You are right about needing sunglasses. It is very bright. He's looking into finding a dimmer for it. Since it is a LED gizmo he can't use the one that controlled the old light.
FWIW, he just installed a new 70 inch Samsung TV in his newly created game room in the basement. I haven't seen it yet but he said the picture is pretty good. I could be wrong but I don't think they make too many 70 inch cheapos.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
Sitting in the waiting area at Tire Town. Car is in for state inspection, oil change, checking alignment after the deer impact. I brought in two dozen doughnuts for the crew. That perked 'em up
Nice that my "office" is where my 'puter is
PF - I finally experienced what you are experiencing now - oil and filter change. Forgot what it was like! Kind of enjoyable with the coffee and bagels and cream cheese. It's the $500 I didn't care too much for.
$500 for just an oil change? That's about what I pay for the 60k major service on the X3(before my employee discount).
You guys ought to buy a Cadillac. That's all free. I have not spent a dime on maintenance and I get a free loaner car too.
If I know anything about @roadburner, he'll get a Caddy right after he gets rid of his van.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
Sitting in the waiting area at Tire Town. Car is in for state inspection, oil change, checking alignment after the deer impact. I brought in two dozen doughnuts for the crew. That perked 'em up
Nice that my "office" is where my 'puter is
PF - I finally experienced what you are experiencing now - oil and filter change. Forgot what it was like! Kind of enjoyable with the coffee and bagels and cream cheese. It's the $500 I didn't care too much for.
$500 for just an oil change? That's about what I pay for the 60k major service on the X3(before my employee discount).
You guys ought to buy a Cadillac. That's all free. I have not spent a dime on maintenance and I get a free loaner car too.
The X3 had free service to 50k miles, as does my 2er. As for loaners, I even got one when I brought in my 1995 Club Sport, long before I became an employee.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
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Speaking of A/C, I just had to replace the A/C-Heating unit with air handling units in my Condo last week. When I got home from the hospitals and rehabs, my foyer was loaded with condensation leakage from my A/C. The old unit was only 10 years old. They put in a Rheem 2.5 ton unit for $3500. But it had to be done because the coils were corroded. Down here in South Florida, I use my A/C 12 months a year. It was in the mid 80's today as an example. I don't know how people survived down here without A/C back in the hay days. But A/C in a car with 95 degree temps and high humidity is just as critical. Imagine prying yourself out of your leather seats in a car without A/C or with inadequate A/C as Steven mentioned is a miserable undertaking.
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
The Buick dealer hasn't called me back btw.
@abacomike, welcome back. The Soul I really want has ventilated seats - not cooled but they felt nice wearing shorts in a cool cabin on a test drive.
Keep in mind that the harder you launch the vehicle, the more stress you will put on your drivetrain. Axles, driveshaft, clutche, etc must all be capable of transferring the power you’re now applying to the wheels. With sticky tires such as drag radials, these forces are only magnified. Before launching your vehicle aggressively you will want to make certain that all these components are capable of handling the higher loads.
For those like me who don't know what it is:
What is launch control, and how does it work?
Launch control (sometimes known as a stutterbox or 2 step rev limiter) are fairly simple, yet effective in ensuring consistent reliable launches at the track, strip or even on the street. The user defines a “launch rpm” that, when launch control is activated, the vehicle will maintain. This allows the user to hold the car at full throttle while still maintaining a suitable RPM for launch, based on vehicle capabilities, traction, wheel hop, etc. Turbocharged cars see an additional benefit in the ability to build boost before the vehicle leaves the line. These capabilities lead to smoother, consistent and reliable launches with maximum power from the moment you leave the line. This will help lower your 60ft times and/or help you be the first into the corner.
Personally, I wouldn't want it and I would never use it:
WHAT IS LAUNCH CONTROL MAJOR TOM?
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
It might be cheaper to buy a late model used F01 (they depreciate like few others), get a couple of nice carbon fiber/composite hockey sticks, attach them to the sides, and profit. I am sure it drives nice with the CF structure, but that stubborn pricing seems crazy. Must be a supply issue - it won't last forever.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
There were a couple of empty buttons on the Encore tester we tried to buy. Having those fascia blanks drive me nuts, always wonder what I missed out on.
I gotta make a spreadsheet....
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
ntegrated LEDs produce 1,600 Lumens of light
Bright white (4000K) color temperature
Provides 50,000 hours of maintenance-free operation
Now I need sunglasses when I walk in the house
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Carnaught is back too, and he had that same problem. Having those two back is a nice Christmas present for the rest of us! (festivus)
Now maybe they can get isellhondas problem fixed and get him back too !
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Nice that my "office" is where my 'puter is
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
I had the sales manager yelling that I wasn't getting into his holdback and I didn't even bring that up.
@driver100, we have a few of those. They only come on when the sun shines - I'm finally getting to where I don't try to turn them off anymore. With the shiny tin on the innards, they get pretty bright reflecting the sunshine (and they are even cheaper to operate than yours, lol).
I bet neither the Volt or Encore have launch control, last one of those I played with was on the '82 Tercel. It was more useful to pop the control in the snow and powerslide into a parallel parking place in front of my house. Tried the "launch control" power slide in the Quest once. That was scary. Nothing like a good hand brake but they are all going to buttons now.
$500 for just an oil change? That's about what I pay for the 60k major service on the X3(before my employee discount).
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
I'm sure Mercedes lumped that oil change into an A or B "service" with all kinds of "check" and "inspect" items on a long and impressive list, requiring arduous sideways glances from the technician.
Like when it says "Check condition of front axle and front axle ball joints" in the B service, do you think they really put a small jack under each ball joint and measure the play in thousandths with a dial indicator?
I wonder.
You guys ought to buy a Cadillac. That's all free. I have not spent a dime on maintenance and I get a free loaner car too.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD, 2025 Toyota Camry SE AWD
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
Glad to see carnaughty is back now,too. All the prodigal sons return! Bad Boy party at Jipsters.
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
I get a little "good buddy" break since the owner is a friend, but I got away with $202 for oil change, fluid top off, alignment, rotation (that's free anyway), replacement of two light bulbs, and they ground the rust off the edge of a rotor that was randomly hitting the dust shield and making an annoying noise.
Now if they had to change the muffler bearing or headlight fluid... I could been taking out a new mortgage
Why burn bridges?
2018 430i Gran Coupe
BTW, I'm sure there was also a lot of "checking", as it's an annual service, isn't it? Each check is something like 10-20 minutes in the labor book (actually done in 1-2).
2018 430i Gran Coupe
2018 430i Gran Coupe
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
Expensive coffee and bagels.....they should include LOX for that price.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
houdini, I am surprised your flags got erased, they were real - I put them there
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
AB, the service on Mikes MB could have been free too if he bought the 3 year sevice package for about $1200 (your $1200 was included in the price of your car, nothin' is free!). I assume Mike doesn't bother buying the service package because he doesn't keep a car long enough to make use of it....except this time.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
FWIW, he just installed a new 70 inch Samsung TV in his newly created game room in the basement. I haven't seen it yet but he said the picture is pretty good. I could be wrong but I don't think they make too many 70 inch cheapos.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
If I know anything about @roadburner, he'll get a Caddy right after he gets rid of his van.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
The X3 had free service to 50k miles, as does my 2er. As for loaners, I even got one when I brought in my 1995 Club Sport, long before I became an employee.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive