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Old 12-27-2013, 11:27 PM
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Very nice high-res pic of an Avant...

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Sucks we only get the All-Road from now on.
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Eff you, Audi
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+2, boo Audi.

...and boo Americans who prefer SUVs to wagons.
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Old 12-28-2013, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by neuronbob
...and boo Americans who prefer SUVs to wagons.
This is a more accurate answer...

also, boo National Lampoon movies for portraying wagons in a negative light.
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I just spent the last hour on the UK Audi site building all of the available Avants
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Ooo...I really like the M Performance Accessories on the 3-Series Touring...

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I really don't like those tall, narrow wheels on the M-Sport.
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I really don't like the 3 at all-looks nice on paper but it's just too damn small for my tastes/uses
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Anyone here like the Volvo V70R...?

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Old 01-05-2014, 05:42 PM
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Anyone here like the Volvo V70R...?
They were on my list of cars to look at for a daily, but the gas mileage sucks (23-25mpg highway). I love the interiors, especially that shifter:






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Old 01-05-2014, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
Very nice high-res pic of an Avant...

Missed this.

I should just put a nice set of rims and springs on my wife's car. Good lord. This is hawt.
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The new V60 with the 19" Sport package looks fantastic!
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I've been looking at Avants more now than ever. The new car itch is at full strength
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Old 01-05-2014, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
I've been looking at Avants more now than ever. The new car itch is at full strength
Let me add to your itch.

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Old 01-05-2014, 07:51 PM
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Dew it.

The car is awesome to drive.

I've taken it up to Big Bear mountain couple times before. It handles sweet. Super stable on snowy roads. Hauls ton of craps in the back.

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i love that v70r but they have alot of issues that you want to stay out for real. i'd rather get older m car
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
Hauls ton of craps in the back.
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So, Peugeot's 308...WYHI?

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At £20,000 for the top of the line, which that photo probably is, it is three grand cheaper than a Focus ST Estate.

I generally like Peugeots, but not sure how good this will be. Looks nice though.
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JS, would you consider the Avant's acceleration adequate?
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JS, would you consider the Avant's acceleration adequate?
Yes, it runs fine, mostly due to the torque. This engine has fat torque.

But I'm fully aware that it can run much better with $500 tune.

If it was my car, I would have tuned it long time ago.

Maybe I'll tell my wife I'll do it some time this year since the warranty is almost up.
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
So, Peugeot's 308...WYHI?
beautiful shape, contours. I just hate all the zig zaggy headlight shape that are coming out.
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Dew it.

The car is awesome to drive.

I've taken it up to Big Bear mountain couple times before. It handles sweet. Super stable on snowy roads. Hauls ton of craps in the back.

GG.


Trust me, I want to, but I'm enjoying no car payments. Plus I just graduated from college and have yet to find a job
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Old 01-06-2014, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32


Trust me, I want to, but I'm enjoying no car payments. Plus I just graduated from college and have yet to find a job
Congrats on graduating. Your degree is in what?
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Congrats on graduating. Your degree is in what?
Thanks Tim! B.A. in Communication Studies with a concentration in Public Relations and a minor in Business Management.

That's all a fancy way of saying that I can talk to people no matter what a business specializes in

I LOVED my program and my university, but it's hard to land a job right now with the holidays and the new year. I've applied to about 18 places since early November and even though I choose only "entry level" positions, I never get an interview because I don't have years of experience. I've been working since I was 16 and not having an income sucks. I'm frustrated to say the least.
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
Thanks Tim! B.A. in Communication Studies with a concentration in Public Relations and a minor in Business Management.

That's all a fancy way of saying that I can talk to people no matter what a business specializes in

I LOVED my program and my university, but it's hard to land a job right now with the holidays and the new year. I've applied to about 18 places since early November and even though I choose only "entry level" positions, I never get an interview because I don't have years of experience. I've been working since I was 16 and not having an income sucks. I'm frustrated to say the least.
I wonder if you should consider project management....
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Originally Posted by civicdrivr
I wonder if you should consider project management....


I haven't been picky when it comes to applying places. I've applied to companies from Coca-Cola to aeronautical manufacturing plants. Beggars can't be choosers but I don't want to sell insurance and have my income be 100% commission.
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
Thanks Tim! B.A. in Communication Studies with a concentration in Public Relations and a minor in Business Management.

That's all a fancy way of saying that I can talk to people no matter what a business specializes in

I LOVED my program and my university, but it's hard to land a job right now with the holidays and the new year. I've applied to about 18 places since early November and even though I choose only "entry level" positions, I never get an interview because I don't have years of experience. I've been working since I was 16 and not having an income sucks. I'm frustrated to say the least.
Willing to move?
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
Thanks Tim! B.A. in Communication Studies with a concentration in Public Relations and a minor in Business Management.

That's all a fancy way of saying that I can talk to people no matter what a business specializes in

I LOVED my program and my university, but it's hard to land a job right now with the holidays and the new year. I've applied to about 18 places since early November and even though I choose only "entry level" positions, I never get an interview because I don't have years of experience. I've been working since I was 16 and not having an income sucks. I'm frustrated to say the least.
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Willing to move?
Go Go!
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Willing to move?
Already moved from Raleigh to Charlotte

My fiancee graduated in May and we agreed that whoever found a job first, no matter where it was, the other would move accordingly. Since she graduated before I did, she found her job over the summer, and I moved in with her once I completed my program last month.

Not having an income sucks but I feel really guilty that she gets up at 5am, comes home at 6pm, and I sleep in and play Xbox

Don't get me wrong, I job search for at least half the day and do all of the housework, but we never go out and do anything fun since she's paying bills and I have no income to help
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I haven't been picky when it comes to applying places. I've applied to companies from Coca-Cola to aeronautical manufacturing plants. Beggars can't be choosers but I don't want to sell insurance and have my income be 100% commission.
The thing that sucks about project management is that you need certifications for it, but, I think you'd be a good fit for it. It can be a stressful position though.
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The thing that sucks about project management is that you need certifications for it, but, I think you'd be a good fit for it. It can be a stressful position though.
PMP for the $$$$.


And for effs sakes...be a GOOD PM...cuz, those are a rarity. Most PMs I know are liars and imitations of cheap politicians.
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PMP for the $$$$.


And for effs sakes...be a GOOD PM...cuz, those are a rarity. Most PMs I know are liars and imitations of cheap politicians.
Oh my god yes. Out of all of the PMs I've worked with over the years, I can count on one hand the ones I trust.
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Originally Posted by civicdrivr
Oh my god yes. Out of all of the PMs I've worked with over the years, I can count on one hand the ones I trust.
Small hijack...but, put it this way, I'm required to submit my track's status and so, all my tasks are either red or amber.

So, what happens when my portion of the overall status report is presented to the Board? It's all green. WTFBBQ?
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I love the new Volvo V60. But it's not cheap. The FWD T5 Premium Plus with 19" Sport package, Xenons, and heated seats is $42,500.

But it sure looks pretty:

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