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#14153 of 16087 Absence makes the heart by nyccarguy

Jun 02, 2012 (6:36 am)

Grow fonder. Last week my Dad tells me the AC in his Tahoe (2011 w/ 5700 miles). No problem, since he just bought the truck in March. He doesn't like the dealer near his house, so we make an appointment at the dealer near my house where he bought the car. I drop the car off on Tuesday & pickup a loaner. The easiest thing for us to do is just switch cars.
 
So for those of you keeping score; on the hottest day of the year so far (mid 90's & brutally humid), I go to work in my 328xi. I leave work in a Black/Black Tahoe with no AC & am given a 2010 or so Malibu (with working AC). My Dad gets to take my BMW home. He definitely got the better end of this bargain.
 
Long story short, the dealer fixes the AC (leaking line seals) & I drive the Tahoe to work the next day. I get my BMW back after being without it for 2 days. It is just a pleasure to drive, even if I'm creeping along in bumper to bumper traffic.
 
Ivan_99 - I don't know what your budget is, but since you are confident with CPO cars have you considered a used Cayenne? Besides my Mom's 2011, I have a customer with an '05 V6 Cayenne. The 1st problem he had with the car (front differential needed replacing) just happened 150K miles. The car hardly looks its age or mileage. They do eat tires & brakes though.
 
Whatever you end up with, keep us informed.

#14155 of 16087 Re: The next IS [ivan_99] by flightnurse

Jun 02, 2012 (10:02 am)

Replying to: ivan_99 (Jun 01, 2012 11:26 am)
Ivan my main problem with the IS is it's tight seating space, even up front. I can see if you are having physical limitation getting in and out would be a problem, if you are not comfortable driving the car it is not worth driving it. The Focus looks to be a fun car, even when it's not moving and with the Ford bring over the Focus ST this would be an interesting car to have.
 
BTW, you wouldn't be in Austin would you?

#14156 of 16087 Re: Absence makes the heart [nyccarguy] by flightnurse

Jun 02, 2012 (10:16 am)

Replying to: nyccarguy (Jun 02, 2012 6:36 am)
NYC the Cayenne needs a new front Differential!!!! That wont be cheap.... is it worth fixing since the value of the cayenne is about 7K (or so) I know we aren't suppose to talk about Porsche's, however, I have been curious about the Cayenne and how they are holding up, I guess 150K is a good amount of driving with no problems until now.

#14157 of 16087 Re: Absence makes the heart [nyccarguy] by ivan_99

Jun 02, 2012 (10:58 am)

Replying to: nyccarguy (Jun 02, 2012 6:36 am)
have you considered a used Cayenne
 
I have, the minor redesign from 08-10 seems to be going for a reasonable price.
 
e.g. Certified 08 for 33k, 08 with 18k mi for $35k...09 & 10 certified up to 45kish. It's hard to nail down a good price for a used Porsche...so many options.
 
Problem with "used" is I like the new models which is one of the reasons I went with the IS. I knew they'd have a long model cycle and I wouldn't be stuck with a payment for the 'old' one.

#14158 of 16087 Re: Absence makes the heart [flightnurse] by sweendogy

Jun 02, 2012 (11:01 am)

Replying to: flightnurse (Jun 02, 2012 10:16 am)
Don't worry flight, I think it's been established its fine to talk about it. On the Porsche truck - i drove a 2009 gts- wicked fast tight in the turns but not a real Porsche - its a truck. I also thought the interior setup for an 80k car seemed low rent. My buddy has had 3 since they can out - first turbo- the the gts I speak of - now has another turbo- he loves them

#14159 of 16087 Re: The next IS [flightnurse] by ivan_99

Jun 02, 2012 (11:11 am)

Replying to: flightnurse (Jun 02, 2012 10:02 am)
The IS is a little tight (6'3" 250 ish...). I have to lean the seat back a bit and sometimes my head hits the driver hand-grab.
 
I usually find the German cars are more generous with head room; I drove a new "man" beetle with plenty headroom...same with the older Golf/Rabbit.
 
The ST did get my attention. It reminds me of the Audi (VW) 2.0T in its various forms; good torque slight burble/grumble when you open it up.
 
Yup, Austin, one of the options I wish I had was the cooled seats (I recall the CTS having great ones). Nothing worse than having your forehead frozen (not enough head room for the air to circulate) and your back sweaty in the TX heat (Friday parking lot temp...109).
 
I generally prefer smaller cars. My first car as a teenager was an old (13 year old) 924 (tough to maintain a Porsche on a dishwasher salary ).
 
It may be the years setting in...but I recently drove a new Explorer and though...wow...nice room

#14160 of 16087 Re: The next IS [ivan_99] by stickguy

Jun 02, 2012 (12:45 pm)

Replying to: ivan_99 (Jun 02, 2012 11:11 am)
you sound like a perfect candidate for a compact/sporty CUV. The new RDX (acura) is very nice. Maybe an Infiniti EX? still compact and sporty, but sits higher and has some cargo flexibility. Not a huge cargo area, but enough for the kids gear. And it drives nice.

#14161 of 16087 Re: Absence makes the heart [flightnurse] by nyccarguy

Jun 02, 2012 (4:00 pm)

Replying to: flightnurse (Jun 02, 2012 10:16 am)
The front differential was a big ticket replacement. Cost him $3K. 1st gen Cayennes are very heavy vehicles, so they do eat through tires & brakes. There's also a rubber seal (or bushing maybe) attached to the drive shaft that goes bad & when it does, warrants the drive shaft replacement ($1200).
 
The customer's Cayenne is an '05 that he bought CPO in '06 with 9K miles. He's currently over the 150K mile mark.

#14162 of 16087 Re: The next IS [ivan_99] by flightnurse

Jun 04, 2012 (7:36 am)

Replying to: ivan_99 (Jun 02, 2012 11:11 am)
Ivan like you I'm 6', 260ish and I don't fit in the IS at all. The original 924 the hybrid of Porsche and Audi parts...
 
I was working in Austin last summer at one of St. Davids hospitals I really had a great time there, Austin was one city that my partner and I thought about moving to, but the drought really changed that for us. I do miss my weekly Franklin BBQ fix... When I stopped going to Austin I was really jonesing for it.. Very addictive BBQ.

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