#9490631 - 01/19/19 09:36 AM
So, who drives what now?
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A2B-Lexus
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Since this is a car forum and all...…
I've had my 2014 Lexus IS250 AWD for like 4 years now...had an issue with battery drain when (I got it used...bought someone else's problem) but fixed that via warranty with a change of the ECU.
Wished I paid the extra coin for the 350.
a 2017 Acura RDX for baby hauling. Fast enough....highway fuel economy isn't bad. The car looks great from the inside. 
Pretty happy with the RDX, it has rear seat warmers for the wife so she doesn't feel like a 2nd class citizen in the back.
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#9490639 - 01/19/19 10:07 AM
Re: So, who drives what now?
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Audi A7 Diesel as I drive a lot for work. Toyota Venza limited edition for wife/kid and towing an enclosed trailer/projects, etc.
First mod always is tint for that incognito mode.
Very happy with both.
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#9490663 - 01/19/19 11:23 AM
Re: So, who drives what now?
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Audi A7 Diesel as I drive a lot for work. Toyota Venza limited edition for wife/kid and towing an enclosed trailer/projects, etc.
First mod always is tint for that incognito mode.
Very happy with both.
That’s a sick daily. How’s the highway mileage on it?
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#9490671 - 01/19/19 12:13 PM
Re: So, who drives what now?
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It's pretty good by my standards, not sure how it translates to diesel in general. Since most of my driving is highway i've done a few tests:
1. 90km/h-100km/h steady in the right lane I can get into the 5.x L/100km no issues. In the 100-115km/h range it's about 6.5L/100km.
Those are pretty low and hard to do speeds though, average highway driving (with flow of traffic) is 130-150 (407) and I average 7.5L/100.
Driving mostly city the worst i got was about 9L/100km.
Apparently can get even better with more power, but then I'd void the warranty so for now it will stay as is.
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#9490886 - 01/19/19 10:29 PM
Re: So, who drives what now?
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4age
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Whoa. Do tell more re: the genesis issues. Interested to hear how Hyundai holds up
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#9490887 - 01/19/19 10:30 PM
Re: So, who drives what now?
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4age
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Ps for a car enthusiast forum, there are like 3 interesting enthusiast cars in this thread XD
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#9490947 - 01/20/19 01:16 AM
Re: So, who drives what now?
[Re: 4age]
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hyper-s2k
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Whoa. Do tell more re: the genesis issues. Interested to hear how Hyundai holds up
do you even keep a car long enough to worry about it holding up?
what’s in the garage / driveway? see sig.
S - still have it. didn’t touch it at all in 2017. glad i revived it last year and did 1 track day with it. my boy loves cruising in it.
X3 - still going strong after 7 years (126k km now) — only broke down on me once (throttle position sensor fux0r’d — replaced gas pedal assembly. just did a major service before winter. hope it will last another 4-5 years — officially my winter beater
X1 - was a relatively last minute replacement for the 5 (cuz someone wasn’t selling their car at the time — see below) — became wife’s car - pretty zippy being a xdrive35; suspension is quite good even when pushing it a bit on ramps.
M - Hator was dumping it at the wrong time (after we got the X1) — couldn’t let it go to waste so this became my summer daily (what other car can i track and still haul 2 kids around?). love the sound and power though i have to say the novelty is wearing off. this thing is so dog ass heavy at the track and there isn’t much road feel to it. but can’t figure what i’d replace it with.
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#9490989 - 01/20/19 08:12 AM
Re: So, who drives what now?
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Senor Eduardo_82
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'09 128i. Makes a nice daily with the sport and premium packages. Kinda wish I got a 135 instead for the extra jam, but not for the N54 garbage. Maybe upgrade it to a N55 135 if I get bored one day.
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#9490998 - 01/20/19 09:11 AM
Re: So, who drives what now?
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Risky Business
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#9491000 - 01/20/19 09:15 AM
Re: So, who drives what now?
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A2B-Lexus
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#9491037 - 01/20/19 11:49 AM
Re: So, who drives what now?
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Ps for a car enthusiast forum, there are like 3 interesting enthusiast cars in this thread XD Ps for a car enthusiast forum, there are like 3 interesting enthusiast cars in this thread XD
Excuse me, did you forget to list the cars you own? And by enthusiast cars, are you talking about the Volt? Cause that car will cream every car in this forum for the first 30 feet lol
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#9491072 - 01/20/19 01:23 PM
Re: So, who drives what now?
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Still DD'ing the 335d. At 170k, time to refresh the front end suspension, it's getting a bit worn out. Other then that, no issues since deleted.
I'm thinking maybe the M3 refresh kit from ECS and a B12 setup.. I guess we'll see.
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#9491457 - 01/20/19 10:39 PM
Re: So, who drives what now?
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Denis Si
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2013 accord 2011 CRV
MDX this year to replace CRV since we need more space and POWAH
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#9491771 - 01/21/19 12:08 PM
Re: So, who drives what now?
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ditched the 535 and the F350 and got a 2016 Dodge 1500 4x4 crew cab laramie ecodiesel. Was tired of fixing two cars, and ford wouldn't start below 0 anymore without being plugged in lol
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#9492155 - 01/21/19 08:11 PM
Re: So, who drives what now?
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2017 Infiniti Q60s redsport 2018 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate 1997 Toyota Camry V6 LX
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#9492202 - 01/21/19 09:24 PM
Re: So, who drives what now?
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2017 Infiniti Q60s redsport 2018 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate 1997 Toyota Camry V6 LX
1996 Camry V6 beige!!! /end thread
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#9492225 - 01/21/19 10:15 PM
Re: So, who drives what now?
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Hands down I best car to own for not giving a fxxk about dings or stupid drivers!2017 Infiniti Q60s redsport 2018 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate 1997 Toyota Camry V6 LX 1996 Camry V6 beige!!! /end thread
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#9492227 - 01/21/19 10:20 PM
Re: So, who drives what now?
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The Postman
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18 TLX A-Spec 19 RDX A-Spec
With the proceeds of the recent home sale, thinking of adding a fun car to the mix. Miata, BRZ, 370, Mustang GT come to mind.
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#9492392 - 01/22/19 09:40 AM
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OracerO
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16 audi s3 (gone in a year) While very fun, i drive way to much. Need something bigger. 19 audi q5 wife and future kid.
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#9492738 - 01/22/19 12:55 PM
Re: So, who drives what now?
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Mr.Bozack
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For those with the M3's when you're thinking about selling let me know.
As for my list: 11 Maxima "premium" not a bad car but lacks soul compared to my 540i/6 09 Rav4 V6 - for the wife, but it moves pretty quick
Toys 78 GMC stepside short box truck 81 cb900f supersort
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#9492822 - 01/22/19 02:05 PM
Re: So, who drives what now?
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4age
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LOL can I just say - for the N55 lovers - that there is a TSB out there rn due to extreme cold weather. Numerous N55s have found to be seized and damaged from attempted starts in the cold weather XDDDDDDDDD The TSB was put up just today at 9:30AM.
Lots of engine failures have been going in. BAHAHA
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#9492825 - 01/22/19 02:06 PM
Re: So, who drives what now?
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4age
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Whoa. Do tell more re: the genesis issues. Interested to hear how Hyundai holds up Creaking noise front passenger side: Known issue on Genesis forums, hit and miss on warranty work from others but I got mine covered. They had to re-weld A pillar pinch welds. Rattle on manual shifter. Shift lever bracket and bushing worn. Replaced shifter assembly brackets and pins. Warranty repair. Clunking noise from driver front wheel area: They said left front stability link loose. They fixed/ replaced but still heard noise afterwards. Fixed under warranty. Now say it requires bearing ount and strut. Didn't have parts when I went in on Friday so need to come back for that to be fixed. Rear right speaker was blown, replaced under warranty. Few minor recall fixes. Dealership and the service guy I've been dealing with have been great with my issues and it's great I have not spent a dime on repairs but sucks that a car with still less than 33,000km on it is having theses problems. Mechanically it has been good so far. My 11yr old Santa Fe with 160k on it has held up very well in comparison with just general wear and tear repairs.
Thank you for sharing. It's always interesting to hear about Hyundai. They are solid cars with a good rep, and for the money, arguably extremely difficult to beat. So it's cool to have the insight into some of the things that can occur in these cars. A bad pinch weld tho? wow.
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#9492880 - 01/22/19 02:55 PM
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LOL can I just say - for the N55 lovers - that there is a TSB out there rn due to extreme cold weather. Numerous N55s have found to be seized and damaged from attempted starts in the cold weather XDDDDDDDDD The TSB was put up just today at 9:30AM.
Lots of engine failures have been going in. BAHAHA
lol rekt. wow just from 1 day of -37c? c'mooooonnnn....VAS IZ DAS ZGERAN ENGINEERINGZ? tho it can happen to plenty of cars yeah.
but are you sure the tsb isn't just for starter freezing up causing no-start condition? (Then it eventually thaws, you start it up...maybe get replaced at the dealer). Not for actual motor poppin?
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#9492955 - 01/22/19 04:24 PM
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His: 2008 E92 M3 6MT 2012 ML350
Hers: 2011 328i
I'm thinking about replacing the M3, but like hyper, what's next?! Also this thing isn't worth much at this point so is anything going to pose this much fun / dollar? Hator, if using the GT3 as a 2 person car anyway, why are you missing the rear seat, or is it because you can't use it as a 3 seater? We never use my M3 as a family car so I've been thinking about going to drive a GT3. What happened to the 4Runner?!
In anticipation of potentially selling the M3 I wanted something a little nicer daily because whatever replaces the M3 will not be as compliant
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#9492967 - 01/22/19 04:39 PM
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JEFFOS
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Whoa. Do tell more re: the genesis issues. Interested to hear how Hyundai holds up Creaking noise front passenger side: Known issue on Genesis forums, hit and miss on warranty work from others but I got mine covered. They had to re-weld A pillar pinch welds. Rattle on manual shifter. Shift lever bracket and bushing worn. Replaced shifter assembly brackets and pins. Warranty repair. Clunking noise from driver front wheel area: They said left front stability link loose. They fixed/ replaced but still heard noise afterwards. Fixed under warranty. Now say it requires bearing ount and strut. Didn't have parts when I went in on Friday so need to come back for that to be fixed. Rear right speaker was blown, replaced under warranty. Few minor recall fixes. Dealership and the service guy I've been dealing with have been great with my issues and it's great I have not spent a dime on repairs but sucks that a car with still less than 33,000km on it is having theses problems. Mechanically it has been good so far. My 11yr old Santa Fe with 160k on it has held up very well in comparison with just general wear and tear repairs. Thank you for sharing. It's always interesting to hear about Hyundai. They are solid cars with a good rep, and for the money, arguably extremely difficult to beat. So it's cool to have the insight into some of the things that can occur in these cars. A bad pinch weld tho? wow.
GF had a 2011 Sonata with 120k. Literally no issues until it was rear ended at 85km/h and was written off
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#9493020 - 01/22/19 05:32 PM
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Whoa. Do tell more re: the genesis issues. Interested to hear how Hyundai holds up Creaking noise front passenger side: Known issue on Genesis forums, hit and miss on warranty work from others but I got mine covered. They had to re-weld A pillar pinch welds. Rattle on manual shifter. Shift lever bracket and bushing worn. Replaced shifter assembly brackets and pins. Warranty repair. Clunking noise from driver front wheel area: They said left front stability link loose. They fixed/ replaced but still heard noise afterwards. Fixed under warranty. Now say it requires bearing ount and strut. Didn't have parts when I went in on Friday so need to come back for that to be fixed. Rear right speaker was blown, replaced under warranty. Few minor recall fixes. Dealership and the service guy I've been dealing with have been great with my issues and it's great I have not spent a dime on repairs but sucks that a car with still less than 33,000km on it is having theses problems. Mechanically it has been good so far. My 11yr old Santa Fe with 160k on it has held up very well in comparison with just general wear and tear repairs. Thank you for sharing. It's always interesting to hear about Hyundai. They are solid cars with a good rep, and for the money, arguably extremely difficult to beat. So it's cool to have the insight into some of the things that can occur in these cars. A bad pinch weld tho? wow. GF had a 2011 Sonata with 120k. Literally no issues until it was rear ended at 85km/h and was written off
I had a few similar issues with my 2 Genesis Coupes. Nothing mechanical, just fit and finish and qc issues. Leather on seats coming apart, loose track, steering wheel leather peeling, a bad HID, wheel speed sensor. The pinch weld I think was traced back to an issue with robots that do the welding. My car was a bit older then his, so I guess I missed it.
The Gen Coupes were made in Korea unlike everything else Hyundai makes is built here in NA. Maybe the Korean plants were substandard. My Veloster and my Elantra were both rock solid and issue free.
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#9493088 - 01/22/19 07:18 PM
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Even if it had back seats would your wife fit in the passenger seat if kid's back there? My wife is 5'3" and is cramped in the E92 M3, but isn't in the E90 as backseat is much larger.
Not an issue as the front passenger seat has lots of leg room.
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#9493126 - 01/22/19 08:54 PM
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4age
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YO red aspec! That is dope
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#9493127 - 01/22/19 08:56 PM
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4age
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LOL can I just say - for the N55 lovers - that there is a TSB out there rn due to extreme cold weather. Numerous N55s have found to be seized and damaged from attempted starts in the cold weather XDDDDDDDDD The TSB was put up just today at 9:30AM.
Lots of engine failures have been going in. BAHAHA
lol rekt. wow just from 1 day of -37c? c'mooooonnnn....VAS IZ DAS ZGERAN ENGINEERINGZ? tho it can happen to plenty of cars yeah. but are you sure the tsb isn't just for starter freezing up causing no-start condition? (Then it eventually thaws, you start it up...maybe get replaced at the dealer). Not for actual motor poppin?
motor is borked. i got pics of borked motor and the tsb. bmw doesn't yet know what to do re: replacing the engines for out of warranty cars. this is very newly discovered so here we are.
re: n55 being a 2011 motor - that is true. I don't think there have been so many consecutive -3x windchill days between then and now. they are seeing lots of motors come in. phoenixrage works at bmw - he probably knows more.
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#9493227 - 01/22/19 11:25 PM
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LNXGUY
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motor is borked. i got pics of borked motor and the tsb. bmw doesn't yet know what to do re: replacing the engines for out of warranty cars. this is very newly discovered so here we are.
re: n55 being a 2011 motor - that is true. I don't think there have been so many consecutive -3x windchill days between then and now. they are seeing lots of motors come in. phoenixrage works at bmw - he probably knows more.
Windchill doesn't affects inanimate objects.. So those -18 degree days with the windchill to -40 really doesn't mean shit.
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#9493269 - 01/23/19 07:06 AM
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Mr.Bozack
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Wow BMW never stops letting me down. Why is it that almost all of their motors have a major issue. The plastic timing guides let go on my 540, Rod bearing issues on both e46 and e9x M3s, HPFP issues with N54/N55? I haven't even followed to see what their newer models are plagued with but they should have at least kept an inline 6 in their line up without a turbo...Can't wait to see the new Supra guys bitch about "Toyota reliability' once the next gremlin is uncovered.
/BMW rant
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#9493380 - 01/23/19 09:49 AM
Re: So, who drives what now?
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OracerO
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16 audi s3 (gone in a year) While very fun, i drive way to much.
Tell me more about this. I've had one of these on a vague shortlist of next DD cars for myself.
Super fun car, very quick. Its the same size as a civic but with 295hp w/"Quattro". Mine isn't modded, except for the resonator delete + tint. I drive in manual/paddle shift mode about 90% of the time, except for if i'm stuck in traffic or eating.
My audi year 2016 and came with 6 gears. I believe everything 2017+ have 7 gears. I drive a lot back country, lots of HWY driving. At 130/140kms i'm revving at 3000rpm, it's brutal (for my year).
I have the adaptable ride shocks (whatever that option is called), so i can make the car stiffer or more cushy.
Very fun car, i absolutely love driving it, however it's time for something a bit bigger (eying S5 sportback or RS5 sportback).
My cars are leased as I own multiple business and i need the write off.
Let me know if you have questions?
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#9493394 - 01/23/19 10:08 AM
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fatso
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16 audi s3 (gone in a year) While very fun, i drive way to much.
Tell me more about this. I've had one of these on a vague shortlist of next DD cars for myself. Super fun car, very quick. Its the same size as a civic but with 295hp w/"Quattro". Mine isn't modded, except for the resonator delete + tint. I drive in manual/paddle shift mode about 90% of the time, except for if i'm stuck in traffic or eating. My audi year 2016 and came with 6 gears. I believe everything 2017+ have 7 gears. I drive a lot back country, lots of HWY driving. At 130/140kms i'm revving at 3000rpm, it's brutal (for my year). I have the adaptable ride shocks (whatever that option is called), so i can make the car stiffer or more cushy. Very fun car, i absolutely love driving it, however it's time for something a bit bigger (eying S5 sportback or RS5 sportback). My cars are leased as I own multiple business and i need the write off. Let me know if you have questions?
You're absolutely right about the transmission. MY17 was when they started to introduce a 7th gear for most of their DSG equiped cars. I've been looking around to see what kind of mileage people are reporting back. Wife has a 17 Golf R with the 6 speed, while the MY18's got the extra gear. HUUUUUUGE difference - most seem to average about 11ish L/ 100 km with the 6 speed, while the 7 gear tranny seems to average around 8L/100km.
With that said, I think the DSG is what I love most about the S3... in sport mode while you're slowing down, the car is so quick to drop a gear and shoot the revs up to 4k. It's so.... encouraging LOL
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#9493400 - 01/23/19 10:12 AM
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16 audi s3 (gone in a year) While very fun, i drive way to much.
Tell me more about this. I've had one of these on a vague shortlist of next DD cars for myself. Super fun car, very quick. Its the same size as a civic but with 295hp w/"Quattro". Mine isn't modded, except for the resonator delete + tint. I drive in manual/paddle shift mode about 90% of the time, except for if i'm stuck in traffic or eating. My audi year 2016 and came with 6 gears. I believe everything 2017+ have 7 gears. I drive a lot back country, lots of HWY driving. At 130/140kms i'm revving at 3000rpm, it's brutal (for my year). I have the adaptable ride shocks (whatever that option is called), so i can make the car stiffer or more cushy. Very fun car, i absolutely love driving it, however it's time for something a bit bigger (eying S5 sportback or RS5 sportback). My cars are leased as I own multiple business and i need the write off. Let me know if you have questions? You're absolutely right about the transmission. MY17 was when they started to introduce a 7th gear for most of their DSG equiped cars. I've been looking around to see what kind of mileage people are reporting back. Wife has a 17 Golf R with the 6 speed, while the MY18's got the extra gear. HUUUUUUGE difference - most seem to average about 11ish L/ 100 km with the 6 speed, while the 7 gear tranny seems to average around 8L/100km. With that said, I think the DSG is what I love most about the S3... in sport mode while you're slowing down, the car is so quick to drop a gear and shoot the revs up to 4k. It's so.... encouraging LOL
That is why i drive it in manually mode 95% of the time. It's just another way of driving "manual".
Gear down, i tap once wait tap again, or i can double tap quick to jump 2 gears. With the resonator-delete, it sounds like what a "S-car" should sound like.
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#9493429 - 01/23/19 10:26 AM
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#9493468 - 01/23/19 10:56 AM
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Wow BMW never stops letting me down. Why is it that almost all of their motors have a major issue. The plastic timing guides let go on my 540, Rod bearing issues on both e46 and e9x M3s, HPFP issues with N54/N55? I haven't even followed to see what their newer models are plagued with but they should have at least kept an inline 6 in their line up without a turbo...Can't wait to see the new Supra guys bitch about "Toyota reliability' once the next gremlin is uncovered.
/BMW rant but...but...but, muh baadddgggeee. granted...this fucking 1.5T honda motor, reliable but fuck me with the "other" issues right now lol not to mention honda still sucks for heating up the cabin, jfc.
What’s with all the fuel dilution on the 1.5T and Honda’s shitty fix for it is to try and warm the engine up faster by dumping more fuel?
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#9493529 - 01/23/19 11:42 AM
Re: So, who drives what now?
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no one is going to buy the manual, rwd, 4cyl g70 with lsd  That's one hell of a car!!!!!!!!!! We're lucky to have it. I'm sure it's going to sell as well as the chevy ss did. lollllllllll
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#9493572 - 01/23/19 12:06 PM
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Wow BMW never stops letting me down. Why is it that almost all of their motors have a major issue. The plastic timing guides let go on my 540, Rod bearing issues on both e46 and e9x M3s, HPFP issues with N54/N55? I haven't even followed to see what their newer models are plagued with but they should have at least kept an inline 6 in their line up without a turbo...Can't wait to see the new Supra guys bitch about "Toyota reliability' once the next gremlin is uncovered.
/BMW rant but...but...but, muh baadddgggeee. granted...this fucking 1.5T honda motor, reliable but fuck me with the "other" issues right now lol not to mention honda still sucks for heating up the cabin, jfc. What’s with all the fuel dilution on the 1.5T and Honda’s shitty fix for it is to try and warm the engine up faster by dumping more fuel?
no comment and I dunno lol
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#9493796 - 01/23/19 01:59 PM
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because it's a giant car--not unlike the s4. and because miata.
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#9493878 - 01/23/19 02:51 PM
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motor is borked. i got pics of borked motor and the tsb. bmw doesn't yet know what to do re: replacing the engines for out of warranty cars. this is very newly discovered so here we are.
re: n55 being a 2011 motor - that is true. I don't think there have been so many consecutive -3x windchill days between then and now. they are seeing lots of motors come in. phoenixrage works at bmw - he probably knows more.
Windchill doesn't affects inanimate objects.. So those -18 degree days with the windchill to -40 really doesn't mean shit.  BMW's feel the cold
I wonder what causes this? cold enough that the block mains freeze around the crank or somethin?
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#9493918 - 01/23/19 03:15 PM
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I have no idea. Though cold seize is a typical thing for something like a snowmobile - where the piston expands faster than the rest of the engine due to a combination of unlike materials or different thermodynamics and tight tolerances. Not sure if this is the problem for N55 - specifically because the TSB calls out the crankshaft.
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#9493947 - 01/23/19 03:31 PM
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Mine's in Oregon. You in for a road trip? The roads there are awesome, btw, take your time leaving town.
Ha no thanks not this time of the year anyways, lets see how things look in the summer time.
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#9494065 - 01/23/19 06:04 PM
Re: So, who drives what now?
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pheggit
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I have no idea. Though cold seize is a typical thing for something like a snowmobile - where the piston expands faster than the rest of the engine due to a combination of unlike materials or different thermodynamics and tight tolerances. Not sure if this is the problem for N55 - specifically because the TSB calls out the crankshaft.
I don’t understand why this has all of a sudden become a thing since the motor has been out since 2011.
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#9494066 - 01/23/19 06:05 PM
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Wow BMW never stops letting me down. Why is it that almost all of their motors have a major issue. The plastic timing guides let go on my 540, Rod bearing issues on both e46 and e9x M3s, HPFP issues with N54/N55? I haven't even followed to see what their newer models are plagued with but they should have at least kept an inline 6 in their line up without a turbo...Can't wait to see the new Supra guys bitch about "Toyota reliability' once the next gremlin is uncovered.
/BMW rant but...but...but, muh baadddgggeee. granted...this fucking 1.5T honda motor, reliable but fuck me with the "other" issues right now lol not to mention honda still sucks for heating up the cabin, jfc. What’s with all the fuel dilution on the 1.5T and Honda’s shitty fix for it is to try and warm the engine up faster by dumping more fuel? no comment and I dunno lol
What’s with the transmission in the new RDX. Another turd? LOL
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#9494111 - 01/23/19 07:08 PM
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Wow BMW never stops letting me down. Why is it that almost all of their motors have a major issue. The plastic timing guides let go on my 540, Rod bearing issues on both e46 and e9x M3s, HPFP issues with N54/N55? I haven't even followed to see what their newer models are plagued with but they should have at least kept an inline 6 in their line up without a turbo...Can't wait to see the new Supra guys bitch about "Toyota reliability' once the next gremlin is uncovered.
/BMW rant but...but...but, muh baadddgggeee. granted...this fucking 1.5T honda motor, reliable but fuck me with the "other" issues right now lol not to mention honda still sucks for heating up the cabin, jfc. What’s with all the fuel dilution on the 1.5T and Honda’s shitty fix for it is to try and warm the engine up faster by dumping more fuel? no comment and I dunno lol What’s with the transmission in the new RDX. Another turd? LOL
everything's a turd these days so you know what that means? the world is full of shit lol
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#9494160 - 01/23/19 08:46 PM
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Ugh reading this really discourages me from an X3 M40i. I have no patience for that crap - warranty or not
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#9494173 - 01/23/19 09:26 PM
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I have no idea. Though cold seize is a typical thing for something like a snowmobile - where the piston expands faster than the rest of the engine due to a combination of unlike materials or different thermodynamics and tight tolerances. Not sure if this is the problem for N55 - specifically because the TSB calls out the crankshaft. I don’t understand why this has all of a sudden become a thing since the motor has been out since 2011.
wear/tear, moisture build up within the block (each car wears differently, oil/gas dilution differs depending on how often customer did it, etc.). then well...get some freezing cold days in and by chance had a bunch of moisture built up in there, freezes up...bazinga motor go boom. rare tho. i've seen just starters freeze up, and once a v6 older ridgeline motor went. but that was thru many winters in fort mac, alberta where it is -40c and less manyyy days of the year lol.
hat0r, rdx trannies are fine. as usual prob in need of software update. these new fangled electronic thingamajiges all built into these mechanicals what's it nows. lulz
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#9494652 - 01/24/19 02:28 PM
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that 240 is still the best car on this board tho. minty stock. beautifullllllllllll.
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#9494655 - 01/24/19 02:30 PM
Re: So, who drives what now?
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4age
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update on n55 from 1 engine tear down. it was found that it was the rear most bearing that seized. The hypothesis is that the frigid cold didn't play well with the *revised* bmw spec oil for N55's, causing bearing failure and then crankshaft seizing.
Castrol no longer provides for bmw. i dont know what the revised spec is, but it obviously is terrible.
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#9496618 - 01/27/19 08:22 PM
Re: So, who drives what now?
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F150 Limited (traded from Macan GTS) Range Rover Full Size Diesel
Love my Ford, except fuel mileage sucks at 15L/100KM whereas RR gets 9 ish
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#9497683 - 01/28/19 10:25 PM
Re: So, who drives what now?
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They're cool too
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#9518408 - 02/26/19 08:21 AM
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It’s better than the current Honda stuff lol
this is true
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#9518845 - 02/26/19 02:08 PM
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It’s better than the current Honda stuff lol this is true
OMG I cannot believe you agreed with @Hatorade that current Honda lineup is garbage. This is shocking coming out of your mouth.
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#9518919 - 02/26/19 03:03 PM
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a stock, low mileage ap1? It's not that far off.
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#9519243 - 02/26/19 11:52 PM
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a stock, low mileage ap1? It's not that far off.
When are you picking it up?
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#9519509 - 02/27/19 11:59 AM
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a stock, low mileage ap1? It's not that far off.
same car, same price https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2003-honda-s2000-31/
If you can get it for like 25-27k you'd be doing fine
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#9522999 - 03/04/19 09:11 PM
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Does anyone know if Acura is getting the new RDX issues all sorted out for the 2020 model? Seems like a great package aside from all of the issues being reported. They also need to get all of the options on the A Spec appearance package
Cough cough screamin’
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#9523012 - 03/04/19 10:10 PM
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Ive had zero issues with my RDX. Brakes can be a tad loud when damp/cold but otherwise its been really solid. Im hoping the powertrain makes it into the next TLX.
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#9524214 - 03/06/19 11:42 AM
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^ looks like a good deal, but you have to wonder when someone posting something so unique with a large amount invested into it can't take the time to craft a post explaining the car.
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#9526472 - 03/10/19 01:32 PM
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I contacted the guy about the RX7 and dude never responsed.
Seen the same car on kijiji now listed for 42K in woodbridge compared to the 24K in Guelf!!!
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#9526682 - 03/11/19 12:44 AM
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#9533846 - 03/21/19 09:40 PM
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my 2018 prior gen RDX has been solid and issues free. The new one is one good looking truck.
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#9534086 - 03/22/19 10:20 AM
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The number of MBs I see parked around UofT disagree with you.
You'll fit right in with the FOBs!
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#9534375 - 03/22/19 04:54 PM
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The C43 Wagon is looking mighty attractive.
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#9534433 - 03/22/19 06:38 PM
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pheggit
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The C43 Wagon is looking mighty attractive. seriously eyeing that one up right now
Lot of car for the money. It’s on my shortlist.
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#9534503 - 03/22/19 09:29 PM
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I’m hate these CUV’s. I’m dying a little bit every time I drive the X3. The C43 Wagon is looking mighty attractive. But shit MB are for geriatrics.
same i was thinking in both regards lol.
mid 2020 , A6 avant (meh) and RS6 avant here........................drool
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Risky Business
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#10489387 - 10/02/23 10:41 AM
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#10492839 - 10/09/23 09:54 PM
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#10496646 - 10/17/23 11:47 AM
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2009 335d - Just found out the HG is toast. We'll see what happens 2007 Sierra 2500HD - Alive and well but needs a body badly.
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#10496700 - 10/17/23 01:28 PM
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titty sprinkles
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2017 elantra with peeling paint babyyyyyy
car so fast the paint can't hold on yeeeeee lol
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It doesn't need more power but it's getting it to make it more reliable (colder charge air, better IC, less parasitic loss, built motor), and I'm taking my feeling of the built tranny and ordered new gearset and FD ratio to tailor it to my style and roads. Should come in around 2000 lb and 500whp.
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#10512458 - 11/25/23 04:28 PM
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that is such an epic setup, 500whp in 2000 lbs 
I'd imagine you probably can't utilize half of that power. I would've left it NA, but that's just me especially if the intent is to track it.
Speak of tracking, i am toying with the idea of building a clean EG hatch...anyone have any leads on something clean? I doubt it, but thought I'd ask, will likely have to bring something from the west coast.
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#10515898 - 12/02/23 07:18 AM
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Denis Si
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Wife Honda Passport Me - 2019 STI
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#10518549 - 12/07/23 09:25 PM
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The Postman
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22 MDX 20 TLX
Trading them both in for a hybrid CRV then a 911/Corvette once her OF takes off.
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#10539701 - 02/02/24 04:46 PM
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b16_eh
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2007 Green CR-V EX-L Wife 2015 White CR-V EX
Cr-Vs just fit our lives. We can't picture owning anything but.
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#10551300 - 03/03/24 10:29 PM
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2013 Fiat Abarth 2015 Audi Q3 2017 Acura NSX....errr.RDX
I wouldn't mind getting a JDM Alphard but I am not sure if I want to deal with driving the family and making a left from the passenger side. That and I am sure it would be an instant write off if I needed body parts.
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#10551494 - 03/04/24 12:32 PM
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335d is off the road, gotta take the head off and see what's going on. It was really starting to drink coolant and I had zero trust in it anymore. New steed.
'18 540i. Gotta say the B58 and ZF8 makes for a REALLY nice combo. Might jump into a 540D when they're a bit more reasonable in a year or two (Maybe they never will be? lol)
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#10551738 - 03/05/24 04:41 AM
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#10552141 - 03/05/24 06:49 PM
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Not yet but in the plans...
1) Wife to return the Volvo XC90, and pick up a Tesla Y ... - Some things feel so cheap: leather seats are 'flat' (not perforated), don't think it has cooling, seat rails on the floor just look/feel like an afterthought, the 3 has perforated leather, and LED door trim - I think the X would be better buy for size, but cost is pretty prohibitive ... - Wife wants to wait for the refresh; wants the white leather 
2) Trade in TLX for Tesla 3? - Really don't want car payments ...
To be determined........
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#10552356 - 03/06/24 10:34 AM
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c2k
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335d is off the road, gotta take the head off and see what's going on. It was really starting to drink coolant and I had zero trust in it anymore. New steed. '18 540i. Gotta say the B58 and ZF8 makes for a REALLY nice combo. Might jump into a 540D when they're a bit more reasonable in a year or two (Maybe they never will be? lol)
that's a beaut!
I'd never thought I'd see the day where lnxguy is switching from diesel to gas. lol
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#10552648 - 03/07/24 07:03 AM
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Not yet but in the plans... 1) Wife to return the Volvo XC90, and pick up a Tesla Y ... - Some things feel so cheap: leather seats are 'flat' (not perforated), don't think it has cooling, seat rails on the floor just look/feel like an afterthought, the 3 has perforated leather, and LED door trim - I think the X would be better buy for size, but cost is pretty prohibitive ... - Wife wants to wait for the refresh; wants the white leather  2) Trade in TLX for Tesla 3? - Really don't want car payments ... To be determined........
Two microwaves, must be a riot at parties.
1 EV makes sense, 2, hell no.
XC90 is nice so is the RDX, unless you really put on mileage going to a 3/Y is a downgrade.
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#10553841 - 03/09/24 08:20 PM
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Not yet but in the plans... 1) Wife to return the Volvo XC90, and pick up a Tesla Y ... - Some things feel so cheap: leather seats are 'flat' (not perforated), don't think it has cooling, seat rails on the floor just look/feel like an afterthought, the 3 has perforated leather, and LED door trim - I think the X would be better buy for size, but cost is pretty prohibitive ... - Wife wants to wait for the refresh; wants the white leather  2) Trade in TLX for Tesla 3? - Really don't want car payments ... To be determined........ Two microwaves, must be a riot at parties. 1 EV makes sense, 2, hell no. XC90 is nice so is the RDX, unless you really put on mileage going to a 3/Y is a downgrade.
Hey I've got 2 EV. What's the prob?
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#10553905 - 03/10/24 04:40 AM
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#10576502 - 05/15/24 12:47 PM
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So, for the Tesla owners (we should have some?) ....
Am I correct to understand ...
For any Tesla that supports FSD, in Canada, you can forego the crazy 1-time $11k CAD fee, and instead opt for the $99/month subscription FSD fee?
https://www.tesla.com/en_ca/support/full-self-driving-subscriptions
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#10595312 - 07/04/24 07:33 AM
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Chevrolet Bolt.
Bizarrely more fun to drive than the Mk VII GTI that I owned until late 2022.
Holy shit.. the ego has landed.... lol
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#10636848 - 10/21/24 07:00 AM
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furball
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Update on Furballella's ride...2024 Mercedes GLE 350
Now I'm in a whole other ballgame, FML. Everything's different and I don't know much about MBs ...
The lugnuts are this awk 5-leaf clover thing, so need a new adapter. Jack points need this T-tetris hockey puck.
Car's riding on 275/50/R20s ...
I'm trying to re-use some off-brand (Opti?) 19x8J rims we used as winters on the XC90... (Unclear of offset, whatever the 'standard' is?)
How wide is too wide for tires on a 19x8? Will 275/55/R19 fit?
I'm getting different results in my Googling ... The math says I can put 275/55/R19's on the 19" rims, and it'll clear the calipers.
Based off this listing, I'm kinda fucked, I need to go to a 255/60/R19 or something to fit on an 8")
https://www.wheel-size.com/size/mercedes/gle-class/2024/#sel=451:1,452:3
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#10637077 - 10/21/24 01:24 PM
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You'd probably go 265/55-19 no?
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#10650051 - 11/26/24 07:34 PM
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2024 Lexus RX350 F-Sport. Probably adding an IS500 to the stable in the spring.
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#10650980 - 11/30/24 10:23 PM
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Love that color.
IS500 would be a great car to keep long term. No one pumping out v8s.
I took my new to me 2019 Sienna to New York City. All went well. The traffic going into Manhattan on the weekend is better than ours going down the DVP.
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#10650997 - 12/01/24 05:05 AM
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damn that sienna making moves already. Must've been nice to have all that space on a road trip like that. Last time I did that drive was in a chevy malibu, it sucked.
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#10651694 - 12/02/24 10:25 PM
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Yes...it was very nice to throw the inlaw right in the back and not have to see her.
I put 3000 kms on it already. The 8 or 9 speed feels funny compare to the 6 speed. Got lucky with this used car....no funny business and all worked as it should.
The size took a little while to get used to but now I am driving it like a Civic getting around stupid Markham drivers.
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#10653774 - 12/09/24 02:28 PM
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#10653817 - 12/09/24 03:10 PM
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ooooh snap
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