I just fit in the Miata NC - the ND isn't as comfortable for me. The TT roadster is nicely packaged with good people room, a nice trunk size for a tour while still being something like 165" long. I like the look, too. Carplay isn't standard, so keep an eye out for the package that includes it. I was looking at this one -
Had the Outback in for 1 year maintenance. 5k miles. Probably 3000 off our norm because of COVID.
Only abnormality is some coolant needed to be added. Seems strange for 5k miles. Something to keep an eye on.
My Subaru dealer is emailing me weekly about coming in for service. I think we've put 3-4K on it since the last one, so I don't feel like I'm in too much of a hurry.
I’m only being particular because it’s a lease and I don’t want to get dinged for it later.
2022 Tesla Model Y Performance, 2018 BMW M240i Convertible, 2015 Audi Q5 TDI
I just fit in the Miata NC - the ND isn't as comfortable for me. The TT roadster is nicely packaged with good people room, a nice trunk size for a tour while still being something like 165" long. I like the look, too. Carplay isn't standard, so keep an eye out for the package that includes it. I was looking at this one -
I just fit in the Miata NC - the ND isn't as comfortable for me. The TT roadster is nicely packaged with good people room, a nice trunk size for a tour while still being something like 165" long. I like the look, too. Carplay isn't standard, so keep an eye out for the package that includes it. I was looking at this one -
I just fit in the Miata NC - the ND isn't as comfortable for me. The TT roadster is nicely packaged with good people room, a nice trunk size for a tour while still being something like 165" long. I like the look, too. Carplay isn't standard, so keep an eye out for the package that includes it. I was looking at this one -
They’re doing a complimentary 27 point inspection. I can’t wait to see what they find.
Sadly, it will likely be a far cry from my SA, who tells me things like "You have a power steering hose seeping a bit, I wouldn't replace it until it starts to drip- and that probably won't happen for another 50,000 miles."
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
I like the Lada, but I wonder where it came from, and that bodywork scares me a bit. Those were sold in Canada well into the 90s, and although they can rust , I know there are survivors, I used to see them in BC not infrequently.
I just fit in the Miata NC - the ND isn't as comfortable for me. The TT roadster is nicely packaged with good people room, a nice trunk size for a tour while still being something like 165" long. I like the look, too. Carplay isn't standard, so keep an eye out for the package that includes it. I was looking at this one -
I really like that Saleen. When you see that the supercharged 4.6L only gets you the horsepower of a 2018 base GT you realize how far engines advanced in 10 years. With 3:73 gears I bet it moves.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
They’re doing a complimentary 27 point inspection. I can’t wait to see what they find.
Sadly, it will likely be a far cry from my SA, who tells me things like "You have a power steering hose seeping a bit, I wouldn't replace it until it starts to drip- and that probably won't happen for another 50,000 miles."
About a month or so ago, I had my wife bring her Pilot to the dealer for an oil change & tire rotation. In addition to that, the car called for a rear differential fluid change which I declined. They also said the brakes are dangerously low and needed to be replaced immediately. I politely declined knowing that I was going to bring it to my Mechanic in the not too distant future. He checked the brakes & said there is still 20% pad life left. You should be good for another 8-10K miles. He said to bring it in if they start squealing or shuddering.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
OF, spoke with my lead and no word on coming back. He did say North Florida is back to work so am thinking that possibly June 1st could be our first day back. Just wondering how many of those sitting vehicles are dead and will need to be jumped? Not complaining about getting UI each week, but would rather be out driving somewhere than stuck here at home. Only good thing is I've maybe driven the Golf 100 miles these past two months and used almost no petrol! And all plans to replace the Golf have now been shelved because it ain't necessary at this juncture. The 0% financing does look tempting though, as I've never been able to time any purchase when the 0% was in effect.
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)
I just fit in the Miata NC - the ND isn't as comfortable for me. The TT roadster is nicely packaged with good people room, a nice trunk size for a tour while still being something like 165" long. I like the look, too. Carplay isn't standard, so keep an eye out for the package that includes it. I was looking at this one -
How much is a roadster worth extra to you all? You can get a TTS coupe used, for about the same price, and the TTS has everything better than the TT.
Oh I’m definitely considering a TTS as well. If I decide to go with a coupe, it seems they are only $2-3k higher than a regular TT coupe, so I’m sure I’d kick myself if I didn’t.
I figured as my search got more serious I’d hit you up for info on your experience and any suggestions on what to look for in a TTS. They all seem to be pretty similar other than the wheels and maybe seats. What year is yours and is there a particular year to target (or avoid)?
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
Black and grey interiors, though. Did they offer anything more colorful? Red seats with black trim and carpet would look nice with either exterior color.
OF, spoke with my lead and no word on coming back. He did say North Florida is back to work so am thinking that possibly June 1st could be our first day back. Just wondering how many of those sitting vehicles are dead and will need to be jumped? Not complaining about getting UI each week, but would rather be out driving somewhere than stuck here at home. Only good thing is I've maybe driven the Golf 100 miles these past two months and used almost no petrol! And all plans to replace the Golf have now been shelved because it ain't necessary at this juncture. The 0% financing does look tempting though, as I've never been able to time any purchase when the 0% was in effect.
Those dead batteries are a pain but it’s a lot easier up here jumping them in June than in January.
I’m thinking of doing an office visit on Monday to talk to the boss about his timeline for call backs. I know they are down to guys with 5-6 years seniority vs my two.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Took the Tundra for a spin this afternoon to burn up some miles on my lease. It seems to have some sort of torque management in place, as the 1-2 shift occurs below 5,000 RPM, which is well short of the redline.
Bought a ratcheting cargo bar with a net for holding things in place in the bed. Should work well for stuff which doesn't have to be protected from the weather, or for pretty much anything when it's not raining.
I think the redesigned 2021 or 2022 Tundra will have a variant of the twin-turbo V6 from the Lexus LS as the volume engine. Not sure whether they will offer a hybrid or plug-in.
I obviously took the Pilot to work on Friday. It drives great compared to my truck. Instead of taking an Uber to work from the mechanic, I put the rack on the back of the Pilot and rode the 2.62 miles to work and then 2.62 miles back after work at the end of the day. Saved money, got some exercise.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Black and grey interiors, though. Did they offer anything more colorful? Red seats with black trim and carpet would look nice with either exterior color.
I’ve seen a few with red interiors. It is nice. I’ve even seen a couple silver roadsters with a blue interior. And there’s also a brown.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
@corvette - I have one of those bars that my friend with a 1500 Denali gave me. It is helpful.
I’m trying to avoid investing in a tonneau cover since it’s only a 24 month lease and there is supposed to be a redesigned model at the time I would get a replacement, so even if I planned to lease another one, it’s unlikely the cover would fit it.
When I had my nissan PU for about a year, I did put a bedliner in. But did not have a cover. If I ever get another PU I think it would have to have a cover too.
I just fit in the Miata NC - the ND isn't as comfortable for me. The TT roadster is nicely packaged with good people room, a nice trunk size for a tour while still being something like 165" long. I like the look, too. Carplay isn't standard, so keep an eye out for the package that includes it. I was looking at this one -
@corvette - I have one of those bars that my friend with a 1500 Denali gave me. It is helpful.
I’m trying to avoid investing in a tonneau cover since it’s only a 24 month lease and there is supposed to be a redesigned model at the time I would get a replacement, so even if I planned to lease another one, it’s unlikely the cover would fit it.
I’m with you. My truck doesn’t have running boards or side steps. I don’t want to invest the money or time to install for my short 24 month lease. Only 16 months to go!
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I bought an expensive tri fold hard cover. It's a total piece of crap. Leaks at the seams where the pieces meet. Power folding running boards are the best, though.
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23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
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
23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
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
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
https://www.royalontheeastside.com/all-inventory/index.htm?search=Land+Rover&dl.custom.form.id=&dl.element=BUTTON+Search&dl.formElapsedTime=6995&dl.formTrackingId=INVENTORY_SEARCH&dl.isModal=&dl.params=&dl.widgetName=&dl.pageName=INDEX
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2008-saleen-s281/
I oddly have an affinity for this beast too. Though I suspect it actually drives like crap. But it is unique.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1989-dodge-shelby-dakota-pick-up-5/
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Speaking of fun, this guy seems to be having the time of his life.
The title question is asked frequently of me by my wife.
https://youtu.be/KV-uoRr2BJU
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
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
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
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
Mechanic in the not too distant future. He checked the brakes & said there is still 20% pad life left. You should be good for another 8-10K miles. He said to bring it in if they start squealing or shuddering.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
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)
I figured as my search got more serious I’d hit you up for info on your experience and any suggestions on what to look for in a TTS. They all seem to be pretty similar other than the wheels and maybe seats. What year is yours and is there a particular year to target (or avoid)?
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/801302204/overview/
Funny thing is (though I imagine you all would understand), I’d be okay getting the yellow in a TTS, but not so much in a TT.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/808252311/overview/
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I’m thinking of doing an office visit on Monday to talk to the boss about his timeline for call backs. I know they are down to guys with 5-6 years seniority vs my two.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Bought a ratcheting cargo bar with a net for holding things in place in the bed. Should work well for stuff which doesn't have to be protected from the weather, or for pretty much anything when it's not raining.
I think the redesigned 2021 or 2022 Tundra will have a variant of the twin-turbo V6 from the Lexus LS as the volume engine. Not sure whether they will offer a hybrid or plug-in.
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
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
My Stinger would absolutely smoke my old Cobra! So would that Saleen!
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
It's a total piece of crap. Leaks at the seams where the pieces meet.
Power folding running boards are the best, though.
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
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.