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Re: Edmunds' S4 First Test [louiswei] by tayl0rd
Oct 31, 2008 (8:46 am)
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Replying to: louiswei (Oct 31, 2008 7:41 am)

Sor-RY! I meant "loaded" as in "very well equipped." The 3-series option list isn't exactly extensive. You can get Premium, Sport, Cold, Nav (?) as far as packages go. If it has Premium and Sport, it pretty much has most of the options already.
 
But anyway, I suppose you're right. I always assume that people in the "luxury" segment won't cheap out when it comes to the goodies. Take out Nav and it's ~$6K+/- off. Still a big discount.
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Re: Uh oh! [tagman] by dewey
Oct 31, 2008 (9:23 am)
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Replying to: tagman (Oct 30, 2008 9:55 pm)

. One or more of them must have also told her they like the CLK.
 
That's certainly your wife's choice but I must say the MB CLK has never interested me and with the new Audi A5/S5 and BMW coupe my interest has declined even further.
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Re: What A Difference A Dealer Makes [hpowders] by dewey
Oct 31, 2008 (9:29 am)
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Replying to: hpowders (Oct 31, 2008 8:25 am)

The way I avoided technology in my BMW 335i was by just choosing the "sport package" and the extra $$$ for a dark gray exterior. That was it nothing more.
 
My frugal Luddite version of a BMW 335i has given me great satisfaction despite my more frequent visits at the dealership due to repairs. This is unlike my 99 BMW 323i which was very reliable and involved minimal dealership visits.
 
If my visits to my dealership remains frequent than I will definitely sell my car within two years to avoid out of warranty expenses.
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The new Prius by dewey
Oct 31, 2008 (9:41 am)
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the Prius sedan will get a slightly larger motor, moving from a 1.5L to a 1.8L motor. A significant bump in the fuel economy rating is also expected. Whispers of a highway rating anywhere between 60 and 80 mpg have been heard.
 
The above will be my likely new car. The first non-luxury car I bought since the 1980s .
 
I have not a clue why but even if fuel prices remain low in the upcoming years my interest in hybrids is just as strong
 
I am not a green/enivro type of guy
 
Nor do I want to pretend or appear to be a green/enviro type of guy
 
Politically speaking I know my choice will make not much of a difference in terms of North American oil indpendence.
 
Paying the high fuel prices during the summer for my BMW did not leave me in distress.
 
Despite the above I still want a hybrid. Maybe it has something to do with my speeding tickets. Driving a hybrid which will challenge me to drive slow in order to maximize fuel efficiency will save me not only fuel costs but also traffic penalty/legal/insurance premium costs.
 
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Re: What A Difference A Dealer Makes [dewey] by hpowders
Oct 31, 2008 (9:44 am)
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Replying to: dewey (Oct 31, 2008 9:29 am)

You are probably right. Just the SP is probably enough.
 
You could always buy an extended warranty.....
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Re: The new Prius [dewey] by hpowders
Oct 31, 2008 (9:47 am)
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Replying to: dewey (Oct 31, 2008 9:41 am)

I see those Prius drivers all over the place and they always crack me up!
 
You think it would be enough that they are getting such terrific mileage.
 
Nope! On the highway, they have to be the slowest of the slow!
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Re: What A Difference A Dealer Makes [hpowders] by dewey
Oct 31, 2008 (9:49 am)
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Replying to: hpowders (Oct 31, 2008 9:44 am)

You could always buy an extended warranty....
 
That's an idea. But first of all I would have to look at the fine print of that extended warranty since it's unlikely to resemble the comprehensive 4 year BMW Warranty. Or maybe it does? I still have time to do my homework.
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Re: What A Difference A Dealer Makes [dewey] by hpowders
Oct 31, 2008 (10:05 am)
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Replying to: dewey (Oct 31, 2008 9:49 am)

I was told yesterday by the finance gal that it includes oil changes and such. I took a pass. I spent enough money yesterday. I have until just before the 4 year warranty runs out to change my mind. Like you, I would have to read all the fine print thoroughly.
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Re: What A Difference A Dealer Makes [hpowders] by anthonyp
Oct 31, 2008 (11:53 am)
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Replying to: hpowders (Oct 30, 2008 3:02 pm)

Well I`m happy for you Mr. H......I`d bet you did it because the deal was so good and no other reason other than you wanted it...Tony ps although I`m going to wait at least one more year, I was just taken with the Mercedes cl....It was just a fleeting thing, thank goodness, but I guess I`d better keep my guard up..

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