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Drew Dowdell

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    Yeah, I probably would have beaten EPA by even more if it was the diesel. No, it wasn't a hand calculated number. Direct injected engines have the best fuel economy calculations because the fuel is so precisely metered.
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    I've been really suspect of the EPA highway figures for a while now. I nearly always beat the highway rating, and I'm not driving slow. When I had the Terrain 2.0T last year, I got 31mpg.
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    I looked... they were very hard to find. My friend who sells GMCs never even had one on his lot.
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    Congrats @ocnblu
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    Lincoln is giving the Navigator a few styling updates along with some new tech for the 2020 model year. For those who dislike huge amounts of chrome, the Navigator will now be offered in a Monochromatic package available on the Reserve series. The Monochromatic package will be available in three colors, Pristine White, Ceramic Pearl, and Infinite Black and reflect the minimalist trend in interior décor. On the technology side of things, Lincoln's Phone As A Key technology becomes standard. This technology will first arrive on the Lincoln Aviator this summer. Using the Lincoln Way app, the technology allows drivers to lock/unlock the doors, open the liftgate, start and drive their cars all without the use of a standard keyfob. Power runningboards are now standard, as are heated and ventilated front seats and a wireless charging pad for certain mobile phones. The largest tech add is Lincoln Co-Pilot360 which includes, auto high-beam headlamps, blind spot detection, lane-keeping system with driver alert, pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking, dynamic brake support, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, and rear-view camera washer. Lincoln says that 66 percent of Navigator buyers are coming from other brands and when customers pick Navigator, they overwhelmingly choose Reserve or Black Label series at a rate of about 90 percent. The 2020 Navigator will arrive in dealerships in November 2019. Lincoln says that their SUV sales are at an 18-year high. View full article
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    More information about "2020 Lincoln Navigator Gets Tech and Style Updates"
    Lincoln is giving the Navigator a few styling updates along with some new tech for the 2020 model year. For those who dislike huge amounts of chrome, the Navigator will now be offered in a Monochromatic package available on the Reserve series. The Monochromatic package will be available in three colors, Pristine White, Ceramic Pearl, and Infinite Black and reflect the minimalist trend in interior décor. On the technology side of things, Lincoln's Phone As A Key technology becomes standard. This technology will first arrive on the Lincoln Aviator this summer. Using the Lincoln Way app, the technology allows drivers to lock/unlock the doors, open the liftgate, start and drive their cars all without the use of a standard keyfob. Power runningboards are now standard, as are heated and ventilated front seats and a wireless charging pad for certain mobile phones. The largest tech add is Lincoln Co-Pilot360 which includes, auto high-beam headlamps, blind spot detection, lane-keeping system with driver alert, pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking, dynamic brake support, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, and rear-view camera washer. Lincoln says that 66 percent of Navigator buyers are coming from other brands and when customers pick Navigator, they overwhelmingly choose Reserve or Black Label series at a rate of about 90 percent. The 2020 Navigator will arrive in dealerships in November 2019. Lincoln says that their SUV sales are at an 18-year high.
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    A new Encore is on the way.
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    Seeing as it is likely to be Santa fe or Palisade based, look there for what power train it might have.
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    Yes, this is likely the same surround view system in the XT6.
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    Hyundai first showed the Santa Cruz pickup truck concept at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show and has teased the truck to the public in the 4 years since its debut. Now it seems that the Vice President of Product, Corporate, and Digital Planning is saying the Korean auto maker is expecting to enter the U.S. truck market soon with a model built in North America, and possibly in the U.S. Hyundai already builds the Santa Fe crossover in Montgomery Alabama. The Santa Cruse that was shown at NAIAS was a crossover vehicle similar to the Honda Ridgeline and featured a 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine, a tailgate which could extend out further from the truck, and rear hinged rear doors. Given that Hyundai has already canceled plans for the diesel Santa Fe, don't expect one to make it into the Santa Cruz. There is still no timeline for introduction or production of the consumer version, so if you're holding your breath for this truck, you'll have to keep holding a bit longer. View full article
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    More information about "Hyundai Truck "Coming Soon""
    Hyundai first showed the Santa Cruz pickup truck concept at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show and has teased the truck to the public in the 4 years since its debut. Now it seems that the Vice President of Product, Corporate, and Digital Planning is saying the Korean auto maker is expecting to enter the U.S. truck market soon with a model built in North America, and possibly in the U.S. Hyundai already builds the Santa Fe crossover in Montgomery Alabama. The Santa Cruse that was shown at NAIAS was a crossover vehicle similar to the Honda Ridgeline and featured a 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine, a tailgate which could extend out further from the truck, and rear hinged rear doors. Given that Hyundai has already canceled plans for the diesel Santa Fe, don't expect one to make it into the Santa Cruz. There is still no timeline for introduction or production of the consumer version, so if you're holding your breath for this truck, you'll have to keep holding a bit longer.
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    Buick is introducing a Sport Touring package for 2020. The ST is available on the Enclave Essence trim and includes a unique grille with body color surround, 20-inch machined aluminum wheels. The ST remains powered by the same 3.6-liter V6 producing 310 HP and 266 lb-ft of torque, the same unit in all other Enclaves. Other features added to the rest of the Enclave lineup include a new next-generation infotainment system with 8-inch diagonal screen. When equipped, the system supports SiriusXM with 360L which combines satellite and streaming to deliver more content. The setup requires a subscription to both SiriusXM All Access and GM Connected Vehicle services (on-board WiFi). The rear vision camera has been upgraded to High-Def and a High-Def Surround vision system. Standard on the Premium and Avenir, the driver and front passenger seat are upgraded with 4-way power lumbar and a massaging seat. Three new colors are available: Champagne Gold Metallic, Dark Moon Blue Metallic, and an Avenir only Rich Garnet Metallic. The 2020 Buick Enclave goes on sale late summer with a starting price of $41,195 including destination charge. View full article
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    More information about "Buick Enclave Gets Sport Touring Package And Other Upgrades"
    Buick is introducing a Sport Touring package for 2020. The ST is available on the Enclave Essence trim and includes a unique grille with body color surround, 20-inch machined aluminum wheels. The ST remains powered by the same 3.6-liter V6 producing 310 HP and 266 lb-ft of torque, the same unit in all other Enclaves. Other features added to the rest of the Enclave lineup include a new next-generation infotainment system with 8-inch diagonal screen. When equipped, the system supports SiriusXM with 360L which combines satellite and streaming to deliver more content. The setup requires a subscription to both SiriusXM All Access and GM Connected Vehicle services (on-board WiFi). The rear vision camera has been upgraded to High-Def and a High-Def Surround vision system. Standard on the Premium and Avenir, the driver and front passenger seat are upgraded with 4-way power lumbar and a massaging seat. Three new colors are available: Champagne Gold Metallic, Dark Moon Blue Metallic, and an Avenir only Rich Garnet Metallic. The 2020 Buick Enclave goes on sale late summer with a starting price of $41,195 including destination charge.
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    Ah that's where you're getting confused. You can buy a heat pump only system in the southern states, they have no furnace. What you're describing is a dual-fuel system where there is a heat pump for the cool day and there is the furnace for absolutely frigid days. I looked into getting one of those, but the cost of natural gas around here is so cheap that there was no point.
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    My Toronado scrapes the exhaust if I don't exit the driveway at an angle. Oh well, time for a new house.
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    It's aged pretty well. I wish they could do the 9-5 also. That was a handsome and unique looking sedan. No, I don't think they'll do wheel hub motors. It's probably just an electric setup to the front wheels and batteries in the trunk/fuel tank area.
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    They still to cheap leases and cash on the hood. $1,250 cash back right now on the RAV-4 and that is a brand new model. $2,000 back on Camry. $3,000 on Tundra, $3,000 on Highlander. Over at Honda it's almost all cheap leasing or low interest financing. $169 a month for a Civic sedan. $209 for a Civic Si coupe or sedan. $249 with $1,500 down on an Accord. etc. But go to Costco, sign up for an executive membership, and get $500 off almost any car from any brand and a below MSRP price. Kia and Hyundai don't really do "deals" but they'll lease cheap and they give a lot for a trade. So like I said.. they all do it. They just take different routes to get there. Even MB is offering 2.9% interest right now across the entire lineup.
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    Paying MSRP for any brand is insane.
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    We have a high-end Lennox system, purchased through Costco. With the executive membership, I got 3% back on the already discounted price.
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    The XT4 feels small as my Encore inside. The Continental seems to hold its value better than the CT6 for some reason. I can't find as good of a deal on a Conti as I can on a CT6. But that CT6 wheelbase is so long that the Caddy will high-center at the top of my driveway.
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    The old SAAB 9-3 has risen from the dead! The platform, now owned by National Electric Vehicles Sweden (NEVS) is being used as the basis for a "new" electric vehicle. The 9-3EV has gone into production in Tianjin China in a factory that can assemble up to 50,000 units a year. Further manufacturing facilities are being set up in Trollhättan, Sweden and a new facility in Shanghai China. Back in January, Evergrande Groupe, an investor in Faraday Future, purchased a 51% stake in NEVS for $930 million. Evergrande is being tight lipped about the cars and no details have yet been released for range, power, battery size, or even On Sale dates. View full article
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    More information about "NEVS Starts 9-3EV Production in China"
    The old SAAB 9-3 has risen from the dead! The platform, now owned by National Electric Vehicles Sweden (NEVS) is being used as the basis for a "new" electric vehicle. The 9-3EV has gone into production in Tianjin China in a factory that can assemble up to 50,000 units a year. Further manufacturing facilities are being set up in Trollhättan, Sweden and a new facility in Shanghai China. Back in January, Evergrande Groupe, an investor in Faraday Future, purchased a 51% stake in NEVS for $930 million. Evergrande is being tight lipped about the cars and no details have yet been released for range, power, battery size, or even On Sale dates.
  24. Drew Dowdell
    Yep. My A/C has a dehumidify function and my furnace has a humidify function. I do have to manually enable/disable them in the fall/spring when we switch over, but that's just done on the thermostat.
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    A/C can do that too... mine does.
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