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  1. surreal1272
    That’s kind of my problem with it. It’s not necessarily ugly but this is a $100K flagship luxury SUV and that front end just doesn’t convey its lofty price tag and perceived expectation in the marketplace.
  2. surreal1272
    I agree with some others on here. While the interior is huge step up and there are some nice upgrades available (like that AKG audio and FINALLY IRS), the lack of a Blackwing option and a rather dull front end (when compared with past iterations) just falls flat for me. The front end looks very "Traverse" with a splashier grill to me.
  3. surreal1272
    No worries. These sites can be tricky with older model cars lol.
  4. surreal1272
    @balthazar--From that same site (that you used) when looking up a different year H2. The one for 2003 is wrong. https://www.newcartestdrive.com/reviews/2005-hummer-h2/
  5. surreal1272
    That is conflicting info on the length. Every other site says 203 inches and I checked at least ten different sites on this. The site you're using seems to be the only one measuring it at 189", which seems obscenely short.
  6. surreal1272
    You noticed that too huh? Funny how he didn't mention the Germans while he was giving that backhanded compliment to GM and Cadillac.
  7. surreal1272
    Thanks. Money as no object, I’d the CT6 eight days a week but I am quite happy with my ride and the installation turned out to be easier than most aftermarket stereo swap outs I’ve done.
  8. surreal1272
    So recently bought another DSLR camera after a three year break. Got a Canon 6D Mark II and took a few sample shots with the new lens I picked up today. More to come because I am digging the hell out of this camera and the Flex makes a great test subject.
  9. surreal1272
    Very sharp ride Casa. Congrats! The CT6 is a hidden gem in the Luxury world that should have never been hidden. Saw a TT3.0 the other day in gun metal gray and it was really sharp. I love that it will never be confused with any overpriced German Luxo-barge. Here's hoping that the only real change coming for the car is in the name. Escala would definitely work here.
  10. surreal1272
    Got the correct cable for my Sync 3 upgrade and now officially have Apple CarPlay for my phone.
  11. surreal1272
    To add to the upgrade details, apparently the rear view camera still acts flaky and won't come up at times. Not sure what the issue is but its something I'm going to look into since I have a few theories on it.
  12. surreal1272
    It really is. The strange part was having to contact these folks for them perform a remote operation to get it to "jive" with my car. The systems have to programmed according to your VIN (failure to do so means I could use on screen climate controls for example). That process was a little unconventional because it required a Windows PC (which I do not have) to be connected from its USB port to the OBD port of the Flex while they performed this "operation" remotely using a program called "Forscan". My work around was to set up Boot camp on my new iMac and literally bring it outside to the car and connect it that way at 10 PM (they were on Hong Kong time) while it was freezing outside. Like I said, very unconventional.
  13. surreal1272
    The phone part was important but having a better system overall is even more important. Sync 2 was flaky with the backup camera and not near as responsive as Sync 3. Here’s hoping that was worth the dough I shelled out for it.
  14. surreal1272
    After I bought my Flex and posted here, I had stated that I really wished that it had the Sync 3 system instead of Sync 2 and @dfelt alluded to upgrades being available in that manner. After a little research, I pulled the trigger and did just that. Just installed It today but they sent me the wrong power module cord for the USB hub so no Apple CarPlay for now until they send that to me. Otherwise, here it is...
  15. surreal1272
    Yes because people like yourself have been lined outside the doors of your local Subaru to get your hands on one of those boxer engine cars. Going EV will just kill that notion I guess.
  16. surreal1272
    Good grief autocorrect. "Capsule" instead of "cause"? Way to go Skynet.
  17. surreal1272
    Yeah, you need to learn to take a joke.
  18. surreal1272
    Having a craptastic CVT doesn’t help the capsule either. $42K for that is a joke.
  19. surreal1272
    Amazing how GM gets kicked in the head for alleged rebadge jobs by some folks yet this re-skinned RAV4 doesn't even register a blip by those same folks. I'm with ccap on this one and will that 169HP on ANY luxury brand is downright criminal.
  20. surreal1272
    We are talking about EVs, not diesels.
  21. surreal1272
    I should add that I am not including the portion up I-17. You know what that stretch of road does to gas mileage I’m sure. Yes the 3.5 NA. Couldn’t find an ecoboost with reasonable miles.
  22. surreal1272
    Averaged 21-22 which is under the EPA but it was also loaded to the hilt and I was averaging anywhere from 76-86 depending on location. No complaints whatsoever given the circumstances.
  23. surreal1272
    Yes. I have done this trip (in one direction or the other, sometimes both) five times now. For some reason, something flips the “truck driver” switch in me and I just keep driving. I get pretty dialed in for the most part. My wife said I must have been a truck driver in a past life lol. Having said that, I’m hoping to not have to do it again anytime soon if ever. At 47 years old, it is getting more laborious on parts of my body. This was the start of the trip up I-17 from Phoenix to Flagstaff.
  24. surreal1272
    Well, after 33 hours and 2200 miles on the road, I can safely say the Flex rocks for long drives. Left Phoenix on Sunday and showed up in Greensboro, NC Monday night with about 45 minutes of sleep in the middle lol. The Flex never flinched and it never wore me out. Even the cats I took with me, did great (save for puking after coming down the winding part of east I-40 after crossing into NC. Couldn’t blame them for that one. Any more of it, and I would have done the same damn thing lol!
  25. surreal1272
    Ridiculous expansive yet I’m still thinking of doing it. You can save $500 by forgoing the GPS which I would do since my phone GPS is more up to date and readily available anyway. Definitely an interesting DIY project regardless. I’m intrigued by it at the very least.
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