Nevermind me, I'm just envious of the tidy workbench.
Always wanted an oak cabinet in my garage, but I don't have a garage so...
Today I bought some sausages at the store, a bit disappointed. Wondering if my DIY sausages in the freezer are still good/the fat isn't harsh yet.
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Cool. Transmission fluid changes are often overlooked. I started doing my fluid changes myself when Mr Lube took over Walmart lube and tire and tripled the prices.
Best tip I ever got for my Ford Fusion, which has a failure prone transmission AND is designed for pressurized transmission fluid changes (only 2/3 drains by gravity) is to just do a single gravity drain and refill at every oil change. Brilliant.
Best tip I ever got for my Ford Fusion, which has a failure prone transmission AND is designed for pressurized transmission fluid changes (only 2/3 drains by gravity) is to just do a single gravity drain and refill at every oil change. Brilliant.
I almost got a set of Markaudio CHR-70s. The seller - apparently - accidentally damaged one in handling and simply refunded me. Oh well, at least I have the funds available for something else, rather than being tied up in a refund request cycle.
It was very nice of him to do so; some one else probably would have just shipped it anyway...
It was very nice of him to do so; some one else probably would have just shipped it anyway...
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I got to keep this car going. I told my dealership I’m ready to buy a new car anytime they have one that I want. i’ll even buy another Toyota Camry with the 3.5 L V6 (smooth) engine, exactly the same as what I have right now.
... but they just don’t seem to be able to get it right. for many years they had this big ugly front end that looks like one of those Dustbuster vacuum cleaning things. they tried to copy the front end of the Lexus without all the fancy curves.
they seem to have got past that ugly problem but now they have a bad transmission. they introduced a new eight speed transmission in 2017 to improve gas milleage, installed it in all their family sized gasoline vehicles.....and killed the goose. there’s at least one class action lawsuit I’m aware of because this transmission has unfixed design faults. even a Toyota guy has told me that thanks to this transmission the car is only good for the highway and that it’s best not used around town. and they still haven’t fixed it so it’s unlikely they’re going to invest the money to fix it now at a time when everything is moving over to hybrid. The cash is burning a hole in my pocket but they don’t seem to be able to make a car worth opening my wallet for.
I looked at Hyundai but they only make small engines. I don’t need a fancy car but I do want one with a manly engine, and no CVT rubber-band BS either. And reliable (so it should be Japanese if possible) but it seems everybody today thinks we’re only interested in cars that sip fuel and provide decent acceleration only with balls to the wall.
I want a reliable brand, and there are surprisingly few of them.
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My 2011 BMW 328XI has been a very reliable car... The new ones are great if you have the money to spend.
If you have the money just lease the car. Transmission problems are their problem, you get a new car every x years. Some companies even include routine maintenance in the lease cost
Or do what I plan to do. Keep my 2011 going as long as possible. It's got a 6 speed and no sat nav! I'll never find a newer car without nav, and the newest ones aren't even offered with a manual gearbox anymore
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Hey, you’ve done well with your car.
However, statistically, bmw are not even in the top 10 for reliability. The European brand with the strongest reliability reputation is Porsche. The Japanese still sweep the tables but there’s not much from them to match the pleasure of a beemer.
However, statistically, bmw are not even in the top 10 for reliability. The European brand with the strongest reliability reputation is Porsche. The Japanese still sweep the tables but there’s not much from them to match the pleasure of a beemer.
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That dealership close to work after they finished erecting a new building will sell Genesis as well. Have a look at Genesis G70 with 3.3L turbo V6. Plenty of oomf!
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My problem with Hyundai/Kia/Genesis is their engine fires and the unwillingness to recall. Leaves an unpleasant taste in my mouth.
If I were to buy an Asian car, it would have to be a Subaru.
Porsche is made by VW, so you might check out their offerings. I drove VWs for years - it wasn't the most reliable car, but it always got me where I needed to get and it was easy to fix. I replaced the engine and transmission in my buddies garage when his parents were away on vacation lol
If I were to buy an Asian car, it would have to be a Subaru.
Porsche is made by VW, so you might check out their offerings. I drove VWs for years - it wasn't the most reliable car, but it always got me where I needed to get and it was easy to fix. I replaced the engine and transmission in my buddies garage when his parents were away on vacation lol
I take it it was automatic?
Every VW I had was manual and the knob screwed on. No way it would just "come off". The t handle on the old shitty 3 speed could come off if you tried hard enough though.
I know for certain I'm 99% likely not to buy any American cars again. GM is getting better but still crap IMHO. Ford just sucks but at least they have some power and didn't need handouts. I'd rather drive a Yugo or a Lada than an FCA vehicle, too.
Bottom line is if I had 20k to spend on a car, I'd get a German car that was 5-10 years old over a new shitbox.
Every VW I had was manual and the knob screwed on. No way it would just "come off". The t handle on the old shitty 3 speed could come off if you tried hard enough though.
I know for certain I'm 99% likely not to buy any American cars again. GM is getting better but still crap IMHO. Ford just sucks but at least they have some power and didn't need handouts. I'd rather drive a Yugo or a Lada than an FCA vehicle, too.
Bottom line is if I had 20k to spend on a car, I'd get a German car that was 5-10 years old over a new shitbox.
Me like.
Me like again.New summer wheels
Always throwing a wrench into things aren't you K-man?
Sounds like the shifter lever not the knob or it would be rather unremarkable, methinks?
So much personal opinion thrown around, here's something based on data:
2021 Consumer Reports Auto Reliability: 10 most, least reliable cars
2021 Consumer Reports Auto Reliability: 10 most, least reliable cars
Bought a set of Pluvia 7 HDs from Madisound.
I'll second the Subaru. Our Forrester has plenty of oompf for getting on the highway and the continuously variable tranny makes if feel more like an electric vehicle when accelerating. Issues? None that I can think of - except going through menus to set the clock with the paddle control on the steering wheel...
I'll second the Subaru. Our Forrester has plenty of oompf for getting on the highway and the continuously variable tranny makes if feel more like an electric vehicle when accelerating. Issues? None that I can think of - except going through menus to set the clock with the paddle control on the steering wheel...
