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poor thing is filthy. Muddy wheel wheels and all. Actually did some "off roading" (driving across grass and down some rutted gravel paths to a trailhead). Not exactly the rubicon but it went a few places I would not have taken some of my other cars (even if just because of skinny tires and low ground clearance).
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I know the Hyundai Kona will fit just fine so will just have to see what happens when that time comes. Worst case scenario, the Golf just stays indefinitely!
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)
But keeping the VW would probably be the economical choice. A Golf should be more fun to drive, since it almost certainly has better handling and faster acceleration. Since you drive so few miles in a year, getting a new car might not be necessary?
Well, if I have to put a number on it, I guess I’d say, conservatively, breaking the 125hp/L mark is when you get into what I would consider more extreme stresses on engine components.
There are a whole bunch of turbo engines that beat that. Even the pedestrian X3 2.0 litre is 124 hp/L
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I stopped by my dealer today to look around. There was a beautiful Mediterranean Blue 540i xDrive M Sport with most every option. It was very attractive and with a CarBahn Stage 1 tune it would be pushing close to 390 hp and 360 lb-ft of torque. Still, I don’t want AWD and the car still has too much of an Old Man Vibe to suit me. Maybe in 16 years when I hit 80.
In other news, my friend who sold my son his F30 ran off a copy of the dealer ordering information for the G42. No surprises, but it looks like it will take some arm-twisting to delete the sunroof on a M240i- even though deletion is offered on the 230i. No information on SOP for the RWD M240i; best guess is early 2022.
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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)
@Sandman6472 - did you notice any improvement after the spark plug change on the Golf?
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
Some inspiration for our recent Jeep owners - spotted at Cataract Falls in Indiana.
JKs are so passé
I have the Punisher star sitting on my workbench. Chose not to use it when we went the GI JOE route instead.
'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
Also that green color. I had a ride in it last month, as he took me to the airport in San Diego.
Only 2WD, however, so not appropriate for CO.
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But at this point, since I'm keeping the Golf probably another year or two, maintenance needs to be done sooner than later.
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)
C & D gave a close to rave review for the 2015 Golf that they had in their long-term fleet back then.
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15101551/2015-volkswagen-golf-18t-tsi-automatic-long-term-test-wrap-up-review/
"WHAT WE LIKE: The Golf’s blend of fuel economy (we’re getting 29 mpg), maneuverability, highway stability and comfort, and voluminous cargo hold continue to garner universal praise. Were the world to fall into a dystopian hellscape in which every human being was required to choose only one new car that could never be replaced, the Golf would easily make our short list (as long as that dystopia had VW mechanics). Whether it’s threading itself into a Chicago street parking spot, quietly loping down the freeway, cupping our staffers with its comfortable seats, swallowing purchases from IKEA, or punching above its pay grade with its Audi-like interior quality, the Golf is among the best all-around vehicles available. We continue to be delighted by its attention to detail, including the rear wiper that automatically activates when reverse is selected if the windshield wipers are on, as well as the backup camera that hides behind the VW badge on the tailgate until needed (the badge tilts on cue to keep the lens clean!)."
"Mercedes And BMW To Keep Car Prices High Even After Chip Shortage Ends
The semiconductor shortage seems to be a blessing in disguise for luxury automakers.
Sep 13, 2021 at 2:43am ET
By: Adrian Padeanu
....In an interview with Financial Times, Harald Wilhelm, Chief Financial Officer at Mercedes' parent company Daimler, admitted that "we will consciously undersupply demand level[s], and at the same time, we [will] shift gears towards the higher, the luxury end."
His sentiments were echoed by Nicolas Peter who has the same job at BMW. The Bavarian marque has "seen a significant improvement in pricing power in the last 24 months" and the plan is "clearly to maintain… the way we manage supply to maintain our pricing power on today's level."
....Those hoping to get a good deal on a new Mercedes once the microchip shortage will end are in for a disappointment: "One day or another, the semis issue will be gone and we will carry on with the price, and the margin, and the mix focus," according to Harald Wilhelm. It's the same story if you're planning to buy a BMW at a good price: "Customers are ready to wait three to four months, and this is helping our pricing power."
I was thinking that going the EV route could be a possibility going forward. Will need to talk to Breld once he owns his for awhile and get the low down on EV ownership. And maybe, just maybe, if they decide to unload it for some reason down the line, just see if I could buy it from them. I know another poster in here has bought a unit from them and all worked out great. But, we'll just have to wait & see.
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)
IMO modifying production to limit inventory is going to be another nail for dealers on the sales side.
Hey Q, if you are ever bored with the Charger I have a project for you.
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2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
It’s a way to move dealers towards a more manufacturer to consumer experience. You’ll also see less spread between MSRP and invoice.
For those who can’t see video.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
Does this mean:
1) we'll stop seeing the lower line models from MB/BMW? (goodbye, A/C/2/3)
or
2) we will only see highly optioned vehicles from those models?
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I came upon that this morn, too. Kind of neat. The minivan taillights wouldn’t be my first choice.
'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
Oh man I love that. Dodge should factory make one. El Camino reincarnated.
I would buy that.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I think you’ll still see all the models, but like Tesla, they’ll prioritize building the more optioned models and lead time will be longer for cheaper models.
IMO this was the perfect catalyst to start squeezing dealers out of the mix on sales and shift to a more manufacturer to direct sales model. The dealer lobby will start screaming soon, I anticipate, particularly as profit margins slim.
Yeah that isn’t perfect but otherwise it’s a nice kit. That car sounded great too.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
My hypothesis is that supplies will never improve the way they were before. I expect brands to keep supplies tight and limit inventory build up.
Then, over time, they’ll start moving the invoice price of a car to be basically MSRP. See e.g. Maverick pricing. That’s when the dealer lobby will scream.
Someone is going to just want to move as much metal as possible.
Since it’s a super bee, it could be an El Cabeeno
But in the meantime the chip shortage is going from bad to worse....
"According to a new estimate by Auto Forecast Solutions, which has been tracking the supply chain crisis all year, automakers have now eliminated a total of 8.2 million cars and trucks from their factory schedules because of microchip scarcity — an increase of approximately 888,000 vehicles from AFS’ estimate just one week earlier. AFS now forecasts that the industry ultimately stands to lose 9.4 million vehicles world wide because of the chip shortage. That worst-case scenario is up by nearly 55 percent from AFS’ estimate two months ago. At the core of the shortage is a growing competition for available manufacturing capacity due to increased demand for chips from makers of consumer electronics, cellphones and computers. But in recent weeks, the supply strain has been exacerbated by work force issues due to the resurgence of COVID-19. Chip production lines in Asia — particularly in Malaysia — have been forced to shut down in response to rising coronavirus infections there."
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The old 'Big 3' are paying a ton of money for pensions.
I've read 4 retirees per worker.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
That's why I think 2 those brands can try following a different strategy.
They have invested a lot of capital in vehicle production here, so they can't easily shrink their production either.
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The book "Taken for a Ride" does a great job of examining the merger of the two companies.
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