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I've heard somewhere that Eskimos do snow dances in front of their sled dogs before a long trip. I tried doing such a dance in front of my BMW 335i and despite my efforts this ungrateful beast of mine equipped with snow tires refused to budge today without the help of a few Good Samaritans.  Oh yes now a window motor of mine has malfunctioned again . This is the third time and sometimes I have to leave my car parked with the rear window still open. My windshield wiper fluid sprayer malfunctions quite conveniently during cold weather . The rubber cover of my clutch pedal keeps falling off despite my own and my dealership's attempts to put it back on properly. I've driven manual for three decades without such a highly trivial problem. And now some hit and run idiot dented my car quite badly on the rear passenger side (estimate $1600) while it was parked. No, I wont blame my car for that incident. I've come to the conclusion that my BMW 335i has a passive aggressive personality disorder and it's prime motive in life is to annoy me to the point of complete frustration. By November 2009 I am going to divorce this German beast and seek a relationship with someone who is more dependable and more Japanese. |
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Replying to: cyclone4 (Jan 11, 2009 2:59 pm)  I had expected something a bit more from this car. Better hybrid technology than what will exist in the 2010 Prius. But that is not the case. My focus has always been drivetrain technology. The technologies and luxuries that distinguish the HS from the Prius is just not exciting enough for me. Here are the candidates that will replace my BMW 335i Audi 2.0TDI Avant A4 if it exists by November 2009 Toyota Prius Honda Insight Honda Fit Nope the last car on the list is not a misprint. I want a small spiffy city car that can comfortably hold my kids. This is not a "Riches to Rags" story--- it is just my personal choice. Or if I was really frugal why not drive the most dependable car on earth: My 83 MB 300D! To me at this point of time sounds real tempting. My BMW 335i has killed my auto enthusiasm.. I've been stupidly duped by those stellar BMW perfomance specs and now I am paying the price--speeding tickets, snow immobility and immobility during spring, fall and summer because of mechanical problems. And no folks I will not bid you all Sayonara despite the fact that this site is dedicated to auto enthusiasts. I wont give up that easy. 
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Replying to: dewey (Jan 11, 2009 3:11 pm) Don't hold your breath. The Germans don't seem interested in bringing their small diesels here, just the big V6s. A4 3.0TDi yes (though maybe not by Nov '09), 2.0TDi no. |
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Replying to: dewey (Jan 11, 2009 3:11 pm)
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Replying to: cyclone4 (Jan 11, 2009 2:59 pm) First... I want to thank you for that post, because I am definately interested in the press release. The new Lexus HS 250h sounds like a very nice car... and I could see it being a very succesful model for obvious reasons... but, personally, I'm not just feeling any "fun" when I read about it. My juices don't get moving, and my heart doesn't pound even one stronger beat in anticipation, with one small exception. I felt a sense of interest and curiosity regarding the interior. So... While it is too early to say for sure, I'll venture to guess that I'd most likely rule it out. TM |
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Replying to: dewey (Jan 11, 2009 3:11 pm) Your frustration with your BMW is a shame. What a terrific car that you have fallen out of love with. It is quite understandable, though, given the frustrating and challenging experience it has provided you. Your list of frugal vehicles makes good sense, but I would check our their capabilites in the snow, since that means so much to you. BTW, we are in the midst of a fantastic weather sytem this week that is bringing us perfect 70-degree days for about one week. I couldn't help but think of Laurasdada today, as I spent a little time applying some Zaino to the cars. And, you were certainly right about my affection for convertibles, as I had the top down this afternoon during a brief drive from the ballpark. Awesome day, especially for January! TM
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Replying to: tagman (Jan 11, 2009 7:14 pm) I am now in the winter of my discontent, clean car-wise. While I love the look, smell and feel of New England blanketed in fresh, white powder (spent a couple of hours out in it early this pm with the cub scouts learning to start a fire sans matches and lashing sticks together! I am still proficient at neither...), I ache every time I see my Zaino-shined Abyss Blue TL covered in shades of gray. Not to mention it perched upon thinner and higher profile 16" Dunlop Snow Shoes vs. the low profile Toyos it wears the other eight months of the year. The good news, Tag, is that when I do (reluctantly) take it to a car wash for a bath, the Zaino shine is still in full effect! Only 3-4 months 'till the Z-2, 5, 6 & 7 come out of hibernation! And yes, I know of your temperate clime. I spoke to my father today, I'm told LA temps are approaching 80. Hey, that's only about 55 degrees warmer than Boston! Well, until later in the week when the differential shall approach 70 degrees. But, as a skier, I can live with it! EW's coworker is feverishly shopping for an RX400H, there's $6k trunk money available. EW has decided that if she offers the Lexus salesperson the opportunity to sell two, maybe the deal of the century can be had. I took the EW on a whirlwind tour of Edmunds, AutoTrader and KBB.com. Her dreams of a loaded RX400H for $30k with $15k trade on her '02 RX300 were somewhat deflated by the realities I presented courtesy of these fine sites. But, if anyone is interested, high $30s for an RX400H appears do-able... I, too, hope for Jag's survival as, beyond my XK lust, I look forward to more XF iterations as well as the next XJ. Hopefully the aforementioned XF quality/reliability issues are just first model year teething pains... |
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Replying to: dewey (Jan 11, 2009 3:11 pm)
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Replying to: laurasdada (Jan 11, 2009 8:33 pm) BTW, let the EW look at this article poste this morning on the opportunity costs for Hybrid verse ICE tech. Not quite there yet unless Uncle Sam gives some energy credits. It's a good read. Does,nt Add Up Yet I'm with you on the Jag...hope their quality is on the front burner... Regards, OW
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Replying to: lexusguy (Jan 11, 2009 10:01 pm) Wow! If this comes to fruition, I'll be paying very close attention. However, if Audi chooses to limit the availability and keep the price way up, as the've done with the gas A3, that'll certainly limit my enthusiasm. I became enamored of modern diesels by driving a rental A3 with the 1.9 litre diesel across Germany back in '01. Maybe something similar will come over here in, what, a bit under 10 years. Or not. In any event, thanks for the info. |
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