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

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Old Dec 28, 2013 | 07:58 AM
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Sucks we only get the All-Road from now on.
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Old Dec 28, 2013 | 09:35 AM
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Eff you, Audi
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Old Dec 28, 2013 | 07:06 PM
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+2, boo Audi.

...and boo Americans who prefer SUVs to wagons.
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Old Dec 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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Old Dec 28, 2013 | 07:41 PM
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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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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 04:58 AM
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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 11:08 AM
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Ooo...I really like the M Performance Accessories on the 3-Series Touring...

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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 11:09 AM
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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 07:32 PM
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I really don't like those tall, narrow wheels on the M-Sport.
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Old Dec 30, 2013 | 06:14 AM
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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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Old Jan 5, 2014 | 02:16 PM
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Anyone here like the Volvo V70R...?

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Old Jan 5, 2014 | 02:17 PM
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Old Jan 5, 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 Jan 5, 2014 | 06:23 PM
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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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Old Jan 5, 2014 | 06:40 PM
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The new V60 with the 19" Sport package looks fantastic!
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Old Jan 5, 2014 | 07:14 PM
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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 Jan 5, 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 Jan 5, 2014 | 07:35 PM
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Old Jan 5, 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.

GG.
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Old Jan 5, 2014 | 07:55 PM
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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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Old Jan 5, 2014 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
Hauls ton of craps in the back.
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Old Jan 5, 2014 | 09:05 PM
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So, Peugeot's 308...WYHI?

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Old Jan 5, 2014 | 09:43 PM
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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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Old Jan 5, 2014 | 09:45 PM
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JS, would you consider the Avant's acceleration adequate?
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Old Jan 5, 2014 | 11:29 PM
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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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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 12:54 AM
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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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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
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 Jan 6, 2014 | 10:36 AM
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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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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 10:45 AM
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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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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 10:57 AM
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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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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 11:03 AM
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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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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 11:04 AM
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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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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 11:06 AM
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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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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 11:09 AM
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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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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 11:34 AM
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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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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by civicdrivr
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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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 12:43 PM
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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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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 01:01 PM
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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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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 01:12 PM
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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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