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Old 12-12-2014, 05:33 PM
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Macan is probably much more expensive if it's loaded for the same stuff. And isn't Macan in a Q5 category?

I think the Q7 is more inline with Cayenne in terms of size.
I've seen one in person, it's definitely a bit bigger than the Q5. But it's oh so nice.
Old 12-12-2014, 05:48 PM
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Ah okay.

Yeah, I know. It's AWESOME in person. lol I whenever I see it.
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Lol somebody posted this on MB Facebook page re: the new GLE.....


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that is some superior ground clearance.... wait is that a Crosstour?
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^ One of the original "crossovers".

To me the Macan looked a little smaller than the Q5. I think it's mainly because of the sloping rear.



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Macan is an X4 done right.
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there's an X4?????? #outoftheloop
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Macans are starting to show up on the roads here...each time I see it, it's the same impression as before: gorgeous.
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Originally Posted by srika
there's an X4?????? #outoftheloop
#yesyouare
Old 12-12-2014, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
#yesyouare
yea, i need to be paying attention to reposts more!

that's what I want out of life. ok just kidding!!!
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Originally Posted by charliemike
I just hate dealers. I'm going through X-Plan but I am telling the credit union to break their association with this dealer.

The two nearest me are bigger weasels than this one. This is my last car purchase for a while. I know why people buy from Carmax. This is bullshit.
That's why people go to me...to avoid all the BS...Looks like all the bad luck came when I took your Audi from you...so I don't blame you for not coming back

Congrats on the Mustang!
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Old 12-13-2014, 10:00 PM
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no pics yet..
Old 12-13-2014, 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
no pics yet..
Why do you care so much about a picture of an Accord?













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Originally Posted by Shoofin
That's why people go to me...to avoid all the BS...Looks like all the bad luck came when I took your Audi from you...so I don't blame you for not coming back

Congrats on the Mustang!
Shoof, if you hadn't been two hours away I wouldn't have even considered going to a dealer. That said, next time I'm coming to you anyway. These motherfuckers need Jesus.
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Originally Posted by Majofo
no pics yet..
I just posted a bunch (finally)
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Originally Posted by charliemike
Shoof, if you hadn't been two hours away I wouldn't have even considered going to a dealer. That said, next time I'm coming to you anyway. These motherfuckers need Jesus.
(Pssssst....I deliver to my customers work or home... :wink: )
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Originally Posted by Shoofin
(Pssssst....I deliver to my customers work or home... :wink: )
I had a trade Next time, Eddie!
Old 12-15-2014, 07:27 AM
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Saw 3 FRS release 1.0 the last 2 days... Car is SO hot.. Yellow paint, quad exhausts and all.
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Originally Posted by VR1
Saw 3 FRS release 1.0 the last 2 days... Car is SO hot.. Yellow paint, quad exhausts and all.
It's probably the best looking Scion tC yet.
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Originally Posted by charliemike
It's probably the best looking Scion tC yet.
It doesn't look like an Accord, right?
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Old 12-15-2014, 11:34 AM
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I hate the yellow TRD FRS.
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
I hate the yellow TRD FRS.
Why? You reneging against your Asian colors?
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Is Ford Crazy Enough To Show A Ford GT Replacement In Detroit?

So what are the odds that this hits showrooms before the new NSX?
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Pretty high considering the NSX is a showroom fire hazard.
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Originally Posted by Majofo
Pretty high considering the NSX is a showroom fire hazard.
Old 12-15-2014, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by savage
Is Ford Crazy Enough To Show A Ford GT Replacement In Detroit?

So what are the odds that this hits showrooms before the new NSX?
Since the NSX will never hit the showroom, pretty good.

Random sidebar question, what sort of MPG are you getting in your E90 M3 on average while daily driving it (ie not like you stole it)?
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Originally Posted by SamDoe1
Since the NSX will never hit the showroom, pretty good.

Random sidebar question, what sort of MPG are you getting in your E90 M3 on average while daily driving it (ie not like you stole it)?
C&D averaged 17mpg on their E90 in a long term test from 2008-09.

http://media.caranddriver.com/files/...hiclechart.pdf

$6,847 in gas at $2.91 a gallon = 2353 gallons over 40,000 miles = 17.0mpg.
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Old 12-15-2014, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by SamDoe1
Random sidebar question, what sort of MPG are you getting in your E90 M3 on average while daily driving it (ie not like you stole it)?
I typically average about 17mpg with a mix of highway and city. I've gotten about 22-23mpg on a road trips to MTL and NYC with a full car (4 passengers and full trunk).

Honestly, I expected worse for daily. Good thing gas prices are dropping lately.
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Originally Posted by charliemike
C&D averaged 17mpg on their E90 in a long term test from 2008-09.

http://media.caranddriver.com/files/...hiclechart.pdf

$6,847 in gas at $2.91 a gallon = 2353 gallons over 40,000 miles = 17.0mpg.
Mine is a 2011 which also has the engine Start/Stop feature, but I've left it disabled. It's supposed to be good for 1mpg or something, but I didn't like having the engine cut out when I stopped.
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Thanks. how's it been for reliability so far? How many miles you got on it? Been thinking about going back to BMW for the 4 door E90 M3 if the Focus RS doesn't pan out.
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Thanks. how's it been for reliability so far? How many miles you got on it? Been thinking about going back to BMW for the 4 door E90 M3 if the Focus RS doesn't pan out.
So far, so good. I'm at only 25k so far. The only issue I've had was a O2 sensor that was covered under the warranty/maintenance plan.

In terms of reliability, I've hear good things from guys with high mileage ones. Just keep in mind some of the service costs are more than a regular BMW. The oil is about $15 a qt and you need 9 qts for an oil change. Brakes are about $1300-1500 in parts for OEM. Just things like that to keep in mind.

The only major concern for these cars that keeps popping up is bearing wear leading to engine failure (20-25k repair bill). Supercharging may help exacerbate it, but I think that particular issue seems to be a bit overblown. Now that said, I still plan on getting the extended warranty just so I can sleep better at night.
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
I hate the yellow TRD FRS.
This thing was breaking necks so hard.






And there was a P1, 918, Venom GT, Nismo GTR, C7 Z06, Hellcat, 650S, Huracan, 991 Turbo S at the same event
There was a stock FRS nearby... and with the bodykit and quad exhausts.. this thing looked incredible
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The only things that bother me about the Release Series FR-S are the price and the black part on the front lip near the fog lights/brake ducts shows a line of yellow underneath. Looks strange. It looks good, but the performance is exactly the same. They didn't even bother to upgrade the tires.
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The thing bothers me with Scion is that there's no hassle price BS. More like no discount on sticker price for you. Eff that.
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Originally Posted by VR1
This thing was breaking necks so hard.


And there was a P1, 918, Venom GT, Nismo GTR, C7 Z06, Hellcat, 650S, Huracan, 991 Turbo S at the same event
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Where's the big wing on the back?

Son, I am disappoint.
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A neighbor of mine I'm friendly with just traded his Scion Tc with 225,000 miles for a 2015 C300 4Matic. Really nice looking car but the story behind it is pretty cool.

He'd been looking for a used 2015 on the web for a couple months in case one popped up. It did and not far from where he lives. As it turns out, the car was part of a casino giveaway of 16 C300s. One of the winners decided to take cash instead of the car.

Because the car was already titled, it became a used car when it was put up for sale. So he got a used 2015 C300 4Matic with 22 miles at a pretty good discount.

Crazy. But it looks great. I'm hoping he'll take me for a ride in it. I'll repay him with a drive in the Ecoboost Accord. Because of how curvy the car is, it looks smaller than the previous C300. But inside it's beautiful and the navigation screen attached to the dash doesn't look weird at all.
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That's a nice accord
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Has anyone noticed a lot of 2013+ Ford Fusions driving around with just their DRL's at night? I know a lot of people make this mistake, but lately I can't help to notice a lot of the Fusion drivers doing this. Is there something on the car that would make this happen or am I just noticing one big coincidence? Half seem to have just DRL and the other half seem to at least have the parking lights.


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