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tjc78 · December 2017

stickguy said:

I’m in upstate NY. Got snowed in overnight. And getting crazy cold tomorrow (lows around -10). Glad to have new tires, and especially a new battery!

Windy and cool here and rained last night. Happy to not have the white stuff!!

tbirdmarco · December 2017

Think that’s the second storm they’ve gone in upstate New York was talking to my brother this morning wish them them all a merry Christmas I know they got 8 inches in last week a few days ago actually 10 inches is a bit passed Albany close to where Lake George is I think it’s 45 minutes past to be exact I know you’re somewhere around there stick visiting family safe travels

tbirdmarco · December 2017

Nice car posted above penis like always private inspection been mechanic that you trust is always a good thing to do along with the knowledge that we will have been here happy holidays everyone agree with above you never know with everyone celebrates best to be on the safe side windy here big time hold the time of year it is what it is enjoy the day all

tbirdmarco · December 2017

Sorry guys just read the comment now realized the phones talking crazy sometimes likes to talk dirty for some odd reason the matter how slow I talk on believable it is what it is

Sandman6472 · December 2017

Nice and balmy down here in the greater Ft. Lauderdale area, feels like around 80 when I took the garbage out a few minutes ago. A bit humid so feels a bit warmer than that. That cool front never came through last night so, no cool weather for us! Shame to, as we've only had two cool snaps this season which does not bode well. But, the tourists love it so at least they're pretty happy right now, sitting by the pool or at the beach.
Our favorite Chinese place is closed today for some odd reason so we'll make due somewhere else. Being a tourist destination, plenty of places open this afternoon as folks gotta be fed. Luckily went shopping so do have food to make if we absolutely must stay home but since I've been in resting the last couple of days, am ready to venture out now.

The Sandman

qbrozen · December 2017

Anybody get a car for xmas? Ha.

nothing auto related here. I do think, however, the Rover's problem is indeed a pedal switch. I won't call it brake switch since the brakes still work after I removed it. Bench tested it and there is no change in resistance with the button in or out. One coming this week from Amazon for $14. Fingers crossed.

tbirdmarco · December 2017

Hopefully able to find another Chinese place or some other food to your biking in your area that’s open today yes who is people have to be fed ha ha Ha

fintail · December 2017

White Christmas in Seattle this year, first time in 9 years. And this year, I am down on the coast, where it is just cold, raw, and damp. D'oh.

Merry Christmas (or anything else you want to celebrate) everyone

Mr_Shiftright · December 2017

qbrozen said:
@stickguy

terrible colors but AWD volvo MANUAL turbo baby wagon!
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/722301628/overview?aff=share_other

Ah, presented in "grigio blando".

Mr_Shiftright · December 2017

qbrozen said:
Anybody get a car for xmas? Ha.

nothing auto related here. I do think, however, the Rover's problem is indeed a pedal switch. I won't call it brake switch since the brakes still work after I removed it. Bench tested it and there is no change in resistance with the button in or out. One coming this week from Amazon for $14. Fingers crossed.

May God have mercy on your soul.

qbrozen · December 2017

Mr_Shiftright said:

Anybody get a car for xmas? Ha.

nothing auto related here. I do think, however, the Rover's problem is indeed a pedal switch. I won't call it brake switch since the brakes still work after I removed it. Bench tested it and there is no change in resistance with the button in or out. One coming this week from Amazon for $14. Fingers crossed.
May God have mercy on your soul.

Leave it to a Brit company to have all dash electrics go through a brake pedal switch.

28firefighter · December 2017

fintail said:

White Christmas in Seattle this year, first time in 9 years. And this year, I am down on the coast, where it is just cold, raw, and damp. D'oh. Merry Christmas (or anything else you want to celebrate) everyone

Roads are mostly clear already. Couldn’t even make the GTI spin.

corvette · December 2017

Actually, pretty sure my teenage cousin got a used car for Christmas.

Discovered a strange characteristic of the Tahoe on the way back home. It sounded like there was some ice inside one of the doors making noise, so I tried to crack the windows and roll them back up in an attempt to dislodge it. When I lifted up on two windows at a time, it disengaged the cruise control just like I had tapped the brakes. Weird. The voltmeter kept the same reading the whole time, so I doubt it was a voltage drop--maybe on one particular circuit, but not at the alternator.

Mr_Shiftright · December 2017

qbrozen said:

Mr_Shiftright said:

qbrozen said:
Anybody get a car for xmas? Ha.

nothing auto related here. I do think, however, the Rover's problem is indeed a pedal switch. I won't call it brake switch since the brakes still work after I removed it. Bench tested it and there is no change in resistance with the button in or out. One coming this week from Amazon for $14. Fingers crossed.
May God have mercy on your soul.

Leave it to a Brit company to have all dash electrics go through a brake pedal switch.

That's what happens when you stay too long on an island.

tbirdmarco · December 2017

Weird what the Tahoe was doing but yes that sounds like one of those characteristics or perks that every car has it everyone had an awesome weekend short week coming up enjoy everyone

tbirdmarco · December 2017

So you’re saying electric company where you are and electric cars three switches fell on all crazy crazy wow call Wendy Christmas here in New York on long island no snow white upstate for now ha ha Ha

Michaell · December 2017

Here is a pic of my ride this week in CA

graphicguy · December 2017

Michaell said:
Here is a pic of my ride this week in CA

New gen Quattro? Would love to hear your impressions.

corvette · December 2017

Bad news on the Mustang’s wonky seatbelt. Normally restraint systems have a longer warranty, but it looks like the previous owner spilled soda or something sticky on it and it gummed up the mechanism, which is the reason it didn’t want to retract. So, $450 parts and labor.

tjc78 · December 2017

@Michaell / @kyfdx

I could use your help over in the 2017 Tucson board. Trying to wingman a Tucson lease and trying to find out which dealer is being honest. Thanks!!

Mr_Shiftright · December 2017

@tjc78 Post a link. There are a few of these topics open right now.

Michaell · December 2017

graphicguy said:

Here is a pic of my ride this week in CA
New gen Quattro? Would love to hear your impressions.

2017. I like it. A lot. Good power, and I found the drive mode switch and put it in dynamic mode. Tightened everything up.

Even my 79 year old mom liked it. Easy for her to get in and out. Unlike my sisters RX.

tjc78 · December 2017

Mr_Shiftright said:

@tjc78 Post a link. There are a few of these topics open right now.

https://forums.edmunds.com/discussion/41572/hyundai/tucson/2017-hyundai-tucson-lease-deals-and-prices#latest

It was this one ... after some back and forth the dealer came clean and admitted they were quoting the MF at “tier 3”. Last quote he got was with the MF mentioned earlier in that thread

tifighter · December 2017

So for research purposes, I test drove a 13 E350 Cabriolet recently. A P1 car with the multi-contour seats, Nav, and the funny airscarf system. One owner CPO, 39k miles. This is a very relaxing car to drive; the seats are very good and that top seems better insulated than most hard tops I’ve driven. The AMG appearance pack added the bigger wheels, but ride quality was still good. Top down was brief but nice. Tifighter likey, which must mean I’m getting older. I can’t find much anywhere about the real world reliability of these things, so there’s that.

kyfdx · December 2017

This guy needs help:
https://forums.edmunds.com/discussion/49767/general/x/which-car-should-i-buy#latest

tbirdmarco · December 2017

Nice on the Audi posted above

tbirdmarco · December 2017

Sorry to hear about the prior owner of your Mustang spilling something on the seatbelt mechanism I know it’s a bit expensive to replace but now you should be good after this one of my favorite cars next to the one I have now speaking of was having issues with it running horribly after I got it back from the shop putting the new Harley carburetor with electric choke on it only had the car back for three days and they had to fix some defects in the workmanship that they did you should be good to go put in the store there now for a little while and see when I’m going to bring it back home corvette said:

Actually, pretty sure my teenage cousin got a used car for Christmas. Discovered a strange characteristic of the Tahoe on the way back home. It sounded like there was some ice inside one of the doors making noise, so I tried to crack the windows and roll them back up in an attempt to dislodge it. When I lifted up on two windows at a time, it disengaged the cruise control just like I had tapped the brakes. Weird. The voltmeter kept the same reading the whole time, so I doubt it was a voltage drop--maybe on one particular circuit, but not at the alternator.

tbirdmarco · December 2017

They determined that the carburetor something with it being warped because we rebuilt it and I was warped he said this is a reality he seen it a few times not charging me for anything only going to pay for the new harbor either that’s all

tbirdmarco · December 2017

This all started when I had an ex friend of mine rebuild the carburetor for me months ago the first time because I figured he had a little more free time to me and you could help me out unfortunately that didn’t work in my favor but now car should be good to go for the spring

28firefighter · December 2017

Anyone have any strong thoughts on a 2014 328 xDrive with everything except M sport?

Local non BMW dealer has one with 34k miles listed for 23.5. Seems almost too cheap.

Mr_Shiftright · December 2017

I'm seein' em @ $23.5K to $25.5K asking prices with comparable miles in the SF Bay Area. Highest one I saw was a dealer at $26.5K .

fintail · December 2017

I'll guess something like that might be in the upper 20s by now? I don't think they have any terrible trouble spots, but you'll always want a PPI.

You should decode the VIN to see what options it really has, if it lacks a window sticker.

tifighter said:
So for research purposes, I test drove a 13 E350 Cabriolet recently. A P1 car with the multi-contour seats, Nav, and the funny airscarf system. One owner CPO, 39k miles. This is a very relaxing car to drive; the seats are very good and that top seems better insulated than most hard tops I’ve driven. The AMG appearance pack added the bigger wheels, but ride quality was still good. Top down was brief but nice. Tifighter likey, which must mean I’m getting older. I can’t find much anywhere about the real world reliability of these things, so there’s that.

qbrozen · December 2017

28firefighter said:
Anyone have any strong thoughts on a 2014 328 xDrive with everything except M sport?

Local non BMW dealer has one with 34k miles listed for 23.5. Seems almost too cheap.

got a VIN?
I'm seeing $19k'ish at auction.

28firefighter · December 2017

qbrozen said:

Anyone have any strong thoughts on a 2014 328 xDrive with everything except M sport?

Local non BMW dealer has one with 34k miles listed for 23.5. Seems almost too cheap.
got a VIN? I'm seeing $19k'ish at auction.

WBA3B3C58EJ981080

Seems like a lot of car, esp if you can get it even less.

breld · December 2017

Just decoded that BMW VIN - you're right about it being pretty loaded up. Nav, H/K, comfort access, sport package, cold weather, etc. Very nice - I didn't realize those had gotten so inexpensive. Having had the very similar 428 Gran Coupe, I'd certainly recommend it. Of course, I went from that TO a GTI, so what do I know.

qbrozen · December 2017

28firefighter said:

WBA3B3C58EJ981080

Seems like a lot of car, esp if you can get it even less.

Ok, so that comes up as a Sport model, which pushes auction value up to $21k. I see 1 owner, no accidents. Price is fair.

28firefighter · December 2017

breld said:

Just decoded that BMW VIN - you're right about it being pretty loaded up. Nav, H/K, comfort access, sport package, cold weather, etc. Very nice - I didn't realize those had gotten so inexpensive. Having had the very similar 428 Gran Coupe, I'd certainly recommend it. Of course, I went from that TO a GTI, so what do I know.

We simply need more space. My concern is of course reliability. Would want to know if I could get some additional BMW warranty on it.

tifighter · December 2017

fintail said:
I'll guess something like that might be in the upper 20s by now? I don't think they have any terrible trouble spots, but you'll always want a PPI.

You should decode the VIN to see what options it really has, if it lacks a window sticker.

tifighter said:
So for research purposes, I test drove a 13 E350 Cabriolet recently. A P1 car with the multi-contour seats, Nav, and the funny airscarf system. One owner CPO, 39k miles. This is a very relaxing car to drive; the seats are very good and that top seems better insulated than most hard tops I’ve driven. The AMG appearance pack added the bigger wheels, but ride quality was still good. Top down was brief but nice. Tifighter likey, which must mean I’m getting older. I can’t find much anywhere about the real world reliability of these things, so there’s that.

This is the car I drove. I remembered wrong; it was a 2012. Not my first color choice in the world but I do like the interior color. I did do a vin lookup and its nicely equipped although it isn't a P2 or anything. Still, I don't feel like it is missing much for me. Price/miles combo feels pretty competitive to me, plus there's some CPO on it. Carfax is clean.

nyccarguy · December 2017

28firefighter said:

Anyone have any strong thoughts on a 2014 328 xDrive with everything except M sport?

Local non BMW dealer has one with 34k miles listed for 23.5. Seems almost too cheap.

Without seeing the car, it is a week away from being a 4 year old, off lease, BMW. Might be worth a look. If it has THAT many options, maybe the original sticker was $50k. So it seems right.

28firefighter · December 2017

nyccarguy said:

28firefighter said:

Anyone have any strong thoughts on a 2014 328 xDrive with everything except M sport?

Local non BMW dealer has one with 34k miles listed for 23.5. Seems almost too cheap.

Without seeing the car, it is a week away from being a 4 year old, off lease, BMW. Might be worth a look. If it has THAT many options, maybe the original sticker was $50k. So it seems right.

It's true - that isn't so great when put like that. Might be better to try and find a 2015...or also look at an A4...

Mr_Shiftright · December 2017

It's listed as a one-owner "corporate vehicle", otherwise clean CARFAX. No particular maintenance records shown. Color is shown as black.

I also think at $23K--ish, it's fair enough.

28firefighter · December 2017

I’m falling into an all too common pattern when looking at used cars that goes “2014 doesn’t seem that long ago, so it must not be that old!” Reality is exactly what @nyccarguy pointed out - it’s 4 years old!

breld · December 2017

Having owned the 428 and the GTI back to back, I’d say there wasn’t a significant difference in roominess, so make sure to pay close attention to how it fits your needs in that area.

tbirdmarco · December 2017

Nice on the Audi posted above Nice BMWs guys posted above go for it they sound sound Ha ha ha of course I’m always encouraging that’s what we’re all in this group have a great day all I’m off to work shortly

nyccarguy · December 2017

28firefighter said:

I’m falling into an all too common pattern when looking at used cars that goes “2014 doesn’t seem that long ago, so it must not be that old!” Reality is exactly what @nyccarguy pointed out - it’s 4 years old

i do the same thing. That's why I pointed that's out.

28firefighter · December 2017

breld said:

Having owned the 428 and the GTI back to back, I’d say there wasn’t a significant difference in roominess, so make sure to pay close attention to how it fits your needs in that area.

That’s helpful. For us it’s the trunk space as well as rear seat and it’s ability to carry a car seat plus people and not need/want the SUV. My experience with the A4 is that it is considerably larger inside than the GTI but I’ve heard similar thoughts to yours about the 3er.

stickguy · December 2017

I had the same dilemma looking at used cars. The ones hat were getting that old, seemed outdated sometimes. Plus too quickly would get to be actually older, or miled up.

fintail · December 2017

Tech is still evolving pretty fast, a lot of modern looking used cars seem to already be in the "too new to be old, too old to be new" category once you get inside.

fintail · December 2017

2012 is good in that it has the updated more powerful engine. 2013 would see an update to the displays. Too bad it isn't P2, which at the time carried a host of features, some of them very nice to have (keyless go, lighting package, among others). Maybe try to negotiate some extra warranty into it for peace of mind, and it could be a lot of car for the money.

tifighter said:

This is the car I drove. I remembered wrong; it was a 2012. Not my first color choice in the world but I do like the interior color. I did do a vin lookup and its nicely equipped although it isn't a P2 or anything. Still, I don't feel like it is missing much for me. Price/miles combo feels pretty competitive to me, plus there's some CPO on it. Carfax is clean.

ab348 · December 2017

It's remarkable how quick the tech has changed in cars. My '09 Lacrosse had virtually nothing other than a dot-matrix display in the center of the dash that told you a few things - it didn't even have an aux jack for the stereo. My '11 Regal seemed very high tech at the time with Bluetooth for my phone, a center screen that displayed a bunch of stuff, etc. My '14 ATS jumped ahead with wireless music streaming and the functionality that Cadillac Cue brought, and my '17 has all that plus Carplay/Android Auto along with a bunch of safety nannies. In less than 10 years that '09 seems positively ancient.

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