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Oooh. Sorry to hear about the issues (though I'm of the same school of thought, I don't care about the issues my car has had since it's a lease...their car, their problem). I just got done driving a 2012 Saab 9-5 as a loaner for a week while my car was in for service. Interesting loaner for a Ford dealer.
Is there more sound dampening/better interior quality or is it just because the 435 is brand new? I thought they were the same exact car, minus door count.
Is there more sound dampening/better interior quality or is it just because the 435 is brand new? I thought they were the same exact car, minus door count.
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Oooh. Sorry to hear about the issues (though I'm of the same school of thought, I don't care about the issues my car has had since it's a lease...their car, their problem). I just got done driving a 2012 Saab 9-5 as a loaner for a week while my car was in for service. Interesting loaner for a Ford dealer.
Is there more sound dampening/better interior quality or is it just because the 435 is brand new? I thought they were the same exact car, minus door count.
Is there more sound dampening/better interior quality or is it just because the 435 is brand new? I thought they were the same exact car, minus door count.
But the improvements are definitely there. Interior materials are the same but I would think they have addressed most of the common issues from prior model year, such as wind noise and steering feel.
So 2015> 2013
Holy crap a 4 year old Saab as loaner ?
Around here you only get 2015 or 2016 loaners
Around here you only get 2015 or 2016 loaners
I'm Craig
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They are the "same" car but as any car, they make improvements with every model year in areas we might or might not notice.
But the improvements are definitely there. Interior materials are the same but I would think they have addressed most of the common issues from prior model year, such as wind noise and steering feel.
So 2015> 2013
But the improvements are definitely there. Interior materials are the same but I would think they have addressed most of the common issues from prior model year, such as wind noise and steering feel.
So 2015> 2013
Most dealers around here you have to twist their arm to even get a loaner. I kind of was intrigued by the 9-5. It was one of the last Saabs made before going under. Cool styling, awful interior and driving dynamics, but the car definitely had character. Bummer the brand couldn't survive.
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I used to love the bright blue 9-3 viggen
Just surprised at loaner
Heck my dealer started giving 2016 jewel eyes ilx weekend after they went on sale
Same with Lexus . Every loaner I get has 100-5000 miles at most
On the Lexus and Acura dealers it seems 10k+ mile service loaners right away go for sale as CPO cars
Just surprised at loaner
Heck my dealer started giving 2016 jewel eyes ilx weekend after they went on sale
Same with Lexus . Every loaner I get has 100-5000 miles at most
On the Lexus and Acura dealers it seems 10k+ mile service loaners right away go for sale as CPO cars
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don't think I shared this here.... friend's new Charger Hellcat.... bone stock.... check out those numbers.......... and those curves..........
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picture - it's the dark blue that shifts color a bit
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Wow
did he pay over msrp?
did he pay over msrp?
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Awesome color and awesome on MSRP
Wonder how many people are leasing hellcats, beating the heck out of them, and then turn in the key at end of lease
Or are people buying them an squirreling them away for Barret Jackson in 25 years
Wonder how many people are leasing hellcats, beating the heck out of them, and then turn in the key at end of lease
Or are people buying them an squirreling them away for Barret Jackson in 25 years
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I have seen a couple Hellcat Challengers on the road. Some will be driven, many will be garage queens.
There is a Hellcat Charger for sale about 90 minutes from me...they claim its only one of two in all of CA...they are marking it up $30k
Completely ridiculous. Dodge told dealers not to mark up...their allocation will be based on it. If that car sits and doesn't sell...they wont get more allocation. And I realllllllly hope it sits and collects dust. But someone dumbass somewhere with more money than brains will most likely by it.
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yeah, the car I posted, the dealer got allocated 1 Charger Hellcat. fking ONE. and my friend got it. damn!
I drive a Subata.
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All these effed up stealers with their markups..
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in case you're wondering he got it because he had been calling around looking for dealers who might have one, and no dealer knew if they were getting any, let alone how many. So he found this one dealer that said they will never markup a vehicle, and he gave them his CC# in the interest of being ready to put money down. There was another buyer in front of him but he had not put any money into it. When they received word they were receiving one car, they called my friend and said since he had supplied credit card, they were moving him to #1 spot and ready to accept his deposit. He did so, and then they asked him what color and options he wanted, and the rest is history.
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I said it.. the numbers are underrated.. fucking awesome.
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Don't need to go 90 miles away
Local dealers were advertising msrp + 30-50k market adjustment
What do they think they got on their hands, a golf r? Lol
Don't need to go 90 miles away
Local dealers were advertising msrp + 30-50k market adjustment
What do they think they got on their hands, a golf r? Lol
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It's pretty nucking futs how it goes into boost so soon. He better buy tires in bulk when they go on sale. Tell him to get 555Rs.
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Yumcha isn't going to like that.
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I only know about this one because of a member from my club who notified by the dealer (they have bought 3-4 cars from them)
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The dealership I bought the V from had a Challenger Hellcat as well as a '15 Viper GTS, no markup. They were both securely placed in the showroom. By the time I closed on the V a little over a week, both were gone.
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Start somewhere around the 11 minute mark...and then start around the 21 minute mark for the tug of war.
The fucking Roar AND Whine from the Charger gives me wood.
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Buy your wife 4 door hellcat
She will appreciate the wood
And your neighborhood needs more mopar
Buy your wife 4 door hellcat
She will appreciate the wood
And your neighborhood needs more mopar
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Well at your mpg , saving $ is hard lol
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Remember same here
$2300 monthly bill
Can't wait for public school
Trading in the Lexus ct for the gas guzzler wagon isn't helping lol
Sigh
$2300 monthly bill
Can't wait for public school
Trading in the Lexus ct for the gas guzzler wagon isn't helping lol
Sigh
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Dumped it thanksgiving
11 months and 27k miles of pure hell
Tsx wagon replaced it
Time to dream of hellcats and ctsv wagon for the orange dual city mini strollers
11 months and 27k miles of pure hell
Tsx wagon replaced it
Time to dream of hellcats and ctsv wagon for the orange dual city mini strollers
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Yeah, we have the black city mini...but we haven't used it in over a year now...I keep forgetting to sell it. Those go like crack in my neighborhood.
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Nice I used to go to the Mercedes ones back in the day. I'm going to a BMW event where you can drive a 428 or 328d apparently spirited with a pro in the car. Anyone go to this one? Srika, how'd you get the AM one? Was that strictly invite or can I register if it's coming here?
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I revived this thread from the dead
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