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Old Dec 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.
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Old Dec 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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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 06:10 PM
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Lol somebody posted this on MB Facebook page re: the new GLE.....


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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 06:20 PM
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that is some superior ground clearance.... wait is that a Crosstour?
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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 06:35 PM
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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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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 07:28 PM
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Macan is an X4 done right.
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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 07:32 PM
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there's an X4?????? #outoftheloop
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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 07:36 PM
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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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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
there's an X4?????? #outoftheloop
#yesyouare
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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 07:38 PM
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#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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Old Dec 13, 2014 | 09:57 PM
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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 Dec 13, 2014 | 10:00 PM
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no pics yet..
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Old Dec 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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Old Dec 14, 2014 | 09:03 AM
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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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Old Dec 14, 2014 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
no pics yet..
I just posted a bunch (finally)
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Old Dec 14, 2014 | 10:51 AM
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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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Old Dec 14, 2014 | 04:27 PM
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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!
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Old Dec 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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Old Dec 15, 2014 | 08:10 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.
It's probably the best looking Scion tC yet.
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Old Dec 15, 2014 | 10:17 AM
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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 Dec 15, 2014 | 11:34 AM
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I hate the yellow TRD FRS.
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Old Dec 15, 2014 | 11:45 AM
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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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Old Dec 15, 2014 | 01:24 PM
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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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Old Dec 15, 2014 | 01:27 PM
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Pretty high considering the NSX is a showroom fire hazard.
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Old Dec 15, 2014 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
Pretty high considering the NSX is a showroom fire hazard.
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Old Dec 15, 2014 | 02:32 PM
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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?
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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Old Dec 15, 2014 | 02:42 PM
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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 Dec 15, 2014 | 02:51 PM
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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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Old Dec 15, 2014 | 02:54 PM
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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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Old Dec 15, 2014 | 03:42 PM
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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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Old Dec 15, 2014 | 04:22 PM
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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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Old Dec 15, 2014 | 06:29 PM
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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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Old Dec 16, 2014 | 12:09 AM
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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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Old Dec 16, 2014 | 01:27 AM
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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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Old Dec 16, 2014 | 10:29 AM
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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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Old Dec 16, 2014 | 11:42 AM
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Where's the big wing on the back?

Son, I am disappoint.
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Old Dec 17, 2014 | 12:32 AM
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Old Dec 17, 2014 | 08:37 AM
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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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Old Dec 17, 2014 | 09:19 AM
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That's a nice accord
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Old Dec 17, 2014 | 09:50 AM
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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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