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Old 06-14-2018, 04:45 PM
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Would have to see in person, definitely intriguing in photos.
Night Blue & Iron Blue are probably my top 2 with VW, followed by White Silver.
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Old 06-20-2018, 01:47 PM
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Heard back from my ins agent finally. Rate is even with the F150. Need to get in touch with a couple dealers & see how much they can come down on an Autobahn & get some quotes on trade value for the truck.
Also want to check out the green in person, otherwise it'll be night blue or iron blue, depending on what's in stock. There's only 2 green GTIs in Houston, 20 & 30 miles away.

If not, may look at an SE, which feature-wise puts the FoST at a similar level.

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So...congrats on the GTI then?
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Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2
Would have to see in person, definitely intriguing in photos.
Night Blue & Iron Blue are probably my top 2 with VW, followed by White Silver.
Between these, I'd get the iron blue just because it's more unique. Night blue is just a dark blue, not really all that unique. Silver is...silver.
Old 06-21-2018, 10:02 AM
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Yeah, I passed white silver GTI on the road today, it's out. Locally, the only Autobahns I'd consider (no red, white or black for me) are in Iron Blue, and 1 in GF Green. Would have to go ~3 hours for the closest Night Blue, or have it dealer traded in.
Depending on work today & tomorrow, may try to get out to the dealer across town & take a look at the GF Green in person.
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Boss just picked up the Model X P100D 2 weeks he got the Porsche Panamara Turbo GT

Since then, he stopped driving the Porsche completely.

Too bad i have motion sickness


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Old 06-21-2018, 01:11 PM
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Saw the new Jeep Cherokee commercial on TV. I love how they moved away from the "Truckster" look and went with a normal front end. Looks nice. Great improvements!

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Looks too much like the Compass, IMO. Doesn't look bad, but I could see easily mistaking one for the other.
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It doesn't look like a compass at all in person
My co-worker has a blacked out one
It's fast, but it's ugly AF

Interior is cheap, but it looks nice inside
I do like the side doors and ease of access
The tech is cool
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All them white cars parked with each other.



pricks....
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Meant the new Cherokee looks too much like the Compass. Not the Model X.
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Oh okay.. that makes a lot more sense
Old 06-21-2018, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
It doesn't look like a compass at all in person
My co-worker has a blacked out one
It's fast, but it's ugly AF

Interior is cheap, but it looks nice inside
I do like the side doors and ease of access
The tech is cool
Your coworker drives a Model X? That's some 1%er Kurt level shit. Pretty soon you'll be buying an Audi. FFS
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The guy looks like a total asshole too. Outfit from Ross - douchebag section.
Keychain with shit ton of keys on them hanging form his belt loop.

Has this snootiness too him. Not married, no kids

It is fast though.. kept up with the Caddy no prob.
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Originally Posted by Flipster23
All them white cars parked with each other.



pricks....
There is a black Prius at the end
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Gangbang...... Got it!


Those poor white cars.




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Originally Posted by Majofo
The guy looks like a total asshole too. Outfit from Ross - douchebag section.
Keychain with shit ton of keys on them hanging form his belt loop.

Has this snootiness too him. Not married, no kids

It is fast though.. kept up with the Caddy no prob.
Douchebag.....
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They make the bimmer look dirty
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Originally Posted by RPhilMan1
Saw the new Jeep Cherokee commercial on TV. I love how they moved away from the "Truckster" look and went with a normal front end. Looks nice. Great improvements!
I know I'm quite biased but now it just looks like every other crossover on the road today. The old design didn't look amazing but it wasn't bad and it sure was distinctive.
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Originally Posted by Flipster23
Gangbang...... Got it!


Those poor white cars.




i just remembered. Dont you have a white car
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
i just remembered. Dont you have a white car
My last 4 cars have been white.



The ody is white both Accord and Explorer.
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That's his fetish preference
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Cars and women
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My last 4 out 5 cars were all white and 1 was blue.

Next car is blue. i m sick of seeing white bmws in so cal.. including my own.
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Originally Posted by Flipster23



Cars and women
You're aware he's talking about your woman right, and not actually your car
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That shit went over my head.




Stupid flip.
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I should know better.
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The GM brand that nearly died and the unlikely buyers saving it

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money...les/741229002/
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"doesnt look like old man car" quoted by an almost middle aged man.
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2015 Buick Regal sedan as fast, reliable and stylish. "I don't care about perception, I just want what makes me happy."
Then they dont know what true happiness is....

Buick was the highest-rated U.S. car brand for dependability in J.D. Power's ratings earlier this year. It is pushing up against Mercedes Benz for a top spot in consumer consideration as measured by Kelley Blue Book.
When you sell so little, it is hard for have more shit to go wrong. and most of those were sold probably have seen anything over 3k rpm or above 55mph
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"Cadillac can learn a lot from Buick," said Rebecca Lindland, executive analyst at Kelley Blue Book in New York. "Cadillac needs to have more SUVs and they need to be really nice." For its part, if Buick leaders want continued success, they must sharpen the marketing message to better articulate the reasons to buy a Buick, experts said. "The advertising that says, 'Wow, that's a Buick?' is ready to evolve beyond the apology," Lindland said. "They don't have anything to apologize for anymore."
That's like someone saying BMW should really pay attention to what Acura is doing.
Take notes BMW.
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I rented a 2017 Regal.. seats were nice.
It's okay but not something I'd ever consider buying.

Buick Encore is one of the biggest pieces of shit ever made
Anyone who buys that is dead inside and has no interest in driving or self-respect
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I'd rank it slightly above a C-Max tho
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The advertising that says, 'Wow, that's a Buick?' is ready to evolve beyond the apology," Lindland said.
I dont think that is a good thing.... WOW that is a Buick. It is indirectly acknowledging that your shit sucks... because the next line after WOW is ... nah i still won't buy 1 tho.
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Looks like GM is using similar tactics for Buick as they are doing for Chevy with their infamous "WOW THAT'S A MALIBU?! I THOUGHT IT WAS A 80K LEXUS!!!"
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I honestly look for a Buick at least twice a month



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Originally Posted by nist7
Looks like GM is using similar tactics for Buick as they are doing for Chevy with their infamous "WOW THAT'S A MALIBU?! I THOUGHT IT WAS A 80K LEXUS!!!"
Remember, they're real people....NOT actors.
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Originally Posted by nist7
Looks like GM is using similar tactics for Buick as they are doing for Chevy with their infamous "WOW THAT'S A MALIBU?! I THOUGHT IT WAS A 80K LEXUS!!!"
I LOL every time i see their commercial on TV.... I dont think i have EVER met ANYONE who had done that.


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