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#29719 of 32739 Re: Thoughts on Ford C-Max? [breld] by ateixeira

Jan 30, 2013 (10:29 am)

Replying to: breld (Jan 30, 2013 10:03 am)
Plus, they didn't get to do the whole SkyActiv treatment on the current 3. The next one should add headers, lighter weight materials, and maybe start/stop (speculation on my part).
 
But ... I bet it costs a bunch more than $18k for an i Touring.

#29720 of 32739 Re: Hit and run [dieselone] by xwesx

Jan 30, 2013 (10:38 am)

Replying to: dieselone (Jan 30, 2013 6:05 am)
Yeah, dang... sorry about that breld, but always good when the driver (occupants) can walk away (relatively) unscathed!
 
Speaking of pickups running lights, I saw that happen in Morgantown, WV, while I was there last spring. I was walking in the downtown area when a pickup blatantly ran a red light, a spendy sedan (a BMW, if I recall correctly) was going through the intersection on the green, and the truck slammed on the brakes, tires squealing, and missed that car by inches. It was an impressive reaction time (given that there was about zero sight distance on the intersecting street), but would have been more impressive if the driver had seen the red light and stopped before the intersection.

#29721 of 32739 Re: Thoughts on Ford C-Max? [ateixeira] by breld

Jan 30, 2013 (11:06 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 30, 2013 10:29 am)
But ... I bet it costs a bunch more than $18k for an i Touring.
 
Well, it could be wishful thinking, but I think Mazda would have to hold the line to remain competitive.
 
But yes, the 3 getting the complete SkyActiv treatment has to net some gains in efficiency - to a car that's already pretty darn good in that category.

#29722 of 32739 Re: Thoughts on Ford C-Max? [breld] by ateixeira

Jan 30, 2013 (11:15 am)

Replying to: breld (Jan 30, 2013 11:06 am)
Yeah, Autoweek had a neat article on the 40mpg club, and the only 2 that really lived up to the 40mpg promise were the 3 SkyActive and the Golf TDI.

#29723 of 32739 breld by nyccarguy

Jan 30, 2013 (12:08 pm)

That's really terrible what happened to your wife. I'm glad she's OK.

#29724 of 32739 Re: breld [nyccarguy] by Stever@Edmunds HOST

Jan 30, 2013 (12:20 pm)

Replying to: nyccarguy (Jan 30, 2013 12:08 pm)
Yeah, hope the "day after" didn't bring on any aches or pains.

#29725 of 32739 Re: . [jpp5862] by tifighter

Jan 30, 2013 (12:57 pm)

Replying to: jpp5862 (Jan 29, 2013 12:49 pm)
Trying to remember, this was a short lease on a G37, right? awd or rwd? Do you like it?

#29726 of 32739 Checking in by tifighter

Jan 30, 2013 (1:01 pm)

I've been away from here for awhile, so nice to see that 2013 is progressing smoothly on punches. Even Mathias! I had a punch in 2012 for the Miata, and will have one this year for sure, maybe two. I'd guess 34 total for this year, but it all hinges on what breld and anony do...they have become the all star players in this league and will single-handedly affect the season greatly . Jolie will always be a hall of famer, though.

#29727 of 32739 Re: Checking in [tifighter] by michaell

Jan 30, 2013 (2:24 pm)

Replying to: tifighter (Jan 30, 2013 1:01 pm)
I had a punch in 2012 for the Miata, and will have one this year for sure, maybe two. I'd guess 34 total for this year,
 
Details on the Miata punch, please .. date, model year, new/used (miles if used) .. I'll add it to the 2012 punch list.
 
Have added your guess of 34 for 2013 punches; will repost the entire list once I get the above information.

#29728 of 32739 Re: Checking in [michaell] by tifighter

Jan 30, 2013 (3:02 pm)

Replying to: michaell (Jan 30, 2013 2:24 pm)
OK - 2/12/12, 07 Miata PRHT, used 14k miles.
 
Its been mid 60's and sun here in the bay area; who says a Miata isn't a winter car?

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