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One thing I forgot to add... about a month ago, I took the battery to Autozone for them to test it. They said it was fine and just very very low. They recharged it and handed it back to me. However, I feel a little suspicious... if it was as low as they said, they "recharged it" very quickly. It was done in 30 minutes. Alternator was done in November
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So, recently I have been needing to jump the Toronado if I let it sit more than a few days. Last night, in anticipation of a road trip this morning, I put the battery on the charger for about 4 hours. This morning, it fired right up, no trouble. I head out on my road trip, 250 miles total. I had my headlights on for most of the trip due to rain. During the trip I made at least 3 stops where the engine was shut off. Each time, on restart, she fired up like she just rolled off the line at Linden NJ. I arrived at my destination around 1 pm. At 4:30pm, I run out for a quick errand, no more than 5 miles each way No problems starting at either of my stops. I pull into the driveway here to unload the car, intending to move it out of the driveway after the car was unloaded. When I went to move it, the starter tried to crank, but died and the lights died. My digital clock reset back to 12am. I was able to jump it fairly quickly (albert drove down in the Encore also). I made sure the posts were tights... they weren't finger loose, but I was able to snug Neg up a little bit with a wrench. I moved it to it's parking spot and shut it off... disgusted, I didn't bother to try and restart it. I don't know the exact age of the battery, but it's over 5 years. I replaced the battery not long after I bought the car in July of 2011. Thoughts? Should I be battery shopping or should I look at something else?
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I argue against the idea that this is an RX fighter. The RX is a full size-class above the Stelvio. X3 fighter, maybe. -
The 6-series interior is way too tight for a car that large. I get that it's supposed to be a grand tourer and not a 7-series sedan, but it's just too small inside. The CLS is much better feeling in comparison.
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Glad to have you here. Also glad to have you here. The format will be updated a bit in the coming months. If you need any help, you can PM me directly.
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It was the long hair that made me know it was you
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Just about the most irrelevant model on sale today.
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UK - Off-Roader - Land Rover Range Rover Germany - Lux - S600 Maybach Italy - Weekend/Fun - Fiat 124 Abarth Japan - Do I have to? US - Family - Escalade ESV Sweden - Daily - Volvo XC90
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Maybe Maserati could buy it.
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He does have a point. The entire industry shouldn't suffer just because of one bad company.
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Lexus News: Toyota Exec Admits Lexus' Sedans Need to Step Up
Drew Dowdell replied to William Maley's topic in Lexus
In a single picture for your sharing convenience....
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Lexus News: Toyota Exec Admits Lexus' Sedans Need to Step Up
Drew Dowdell replied to William Maley's topic in Lexus
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If Royal Enfield really has the money they claim to have... I think Ducati is in better hands with a parent company that has billions in cash rather than billions in fines.
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Volkswagen, still under steep financial pressure from their diesel emissions scandal, is apparently looking to put some of its many assets on the auction block. Up first looks to be famed Italian motorcycle builder Ducati. In July of 2012, Volkswagen originally acquired Ducati for $909 million through a complicated transaction involving subsidiary Audi which in turn owns Lamborghini which is the current holder of Ducati. The purchase was the brainchild of then VW Chairman Ferdinand Piëch, a long time motorcycle enthusiast. Analysts at the time felt that it was more a trophy purchase for Chariman Piëch than one that made financial sense for VW. Sources have reported that VW has enlisted Evercore, an investment bank, to investigate the possible sale options for Ducati. Estimates currently peg Ducati with a value of around $1.63 billion (1.5b €). Speculation is that Indian automaker Eicher, maker of motorcycle brand Royal Enfield is interested and exploring possibly acquiring the brand. While not as well known in the US, Royal Enfield sells more motorcycles globally than famed maker Harley Davidson. Eicher, which also partners with Polaris and Volvo Trucks for production in India is aggressively looking to grow its global portfolio. Eicher Motors recent growth means it has over $540 million* in cash reserves to put towards that global expansion goal. Ducati sold 55,451 units in 2016. Other possible buyers of Ducati could include Harley Davidson, Polaris, and Suzuki. Source: Times of India Pictures courtesy of Ducati and Royal Enfield *In an earlier version of this article we converted Indian Rupee to US Dollars incorrectly. -DD View full article
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Volkswagen, still under steep financial pressure from their diesel emissions scandal, is apparently looking to put some of its many assets on the auction block. Up first looks to be famed Italian motorcycle builder Ducati. In July of 2012, Volkswagen originally acquired Ducati for $909 million through a complicated transaction involving subsidiary Audi which in turn owns Lamborghini which is the current holder of Ducati. The purchase was the brainchild of then VW Chairman Ferdinand Piëch, a long time motorcycle enthusiast. Analysts at the time felt that it was more a trophy purchase for Chariman Piëch than one that made financial sense for VW. Sources have reported that VW has enlisted Evercore, an investment bank, to investigate the possible sale options for Ducati. Estimates currently peg Ducati with a value of around $1.63 billion (1.5b €). Speculation is that Indian automaker Eicher, maker of motorcycle brand Royal Enfield is interested and exploring possibly acquiring the brand. While not as well known in the US, Royal Enfield sells more motorcycles globally than famed maker Harley Davidson. Eicher, which also partners with Polaris and Volvo Trucks for production in India is aggressively looking to grow its global portfolio. Eicher Motors recent growth means it has over $540 million* in cash reserves to put towards that global expansion goal. Ducati sold 55,451 units in 2016. Other possible buyers of Ducati could include Harley Davidson, Polaris, and Suzuki. Source: Times of India Pictures courtesy of Ducati and Royal Enfield *In an earlier version of this article we converted Indian Rupee to US Dollars incorrectly. -DD -
I echo the surprise that you got a pre-refresh Escape... usually that would have been out of the rental fleet by now. AFAIK, the interior changes are so minimal, you'd have to look at them side by side to really tell much of a difference.
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Lexus News: Toyota Exec Admits Lexus' Sedans Need to Step Up
Drew Dowdell replied to William Maley's topic in Lexus
Wrong alien...
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very different cars, particularly in interior room. going by the chart above, the Cadenza is already irrelevant though. It's a shame because the Cadenza is a credible alternative to the Avalon and better looking than Azera
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I think they're planning on expanding along with the stinger.
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Chicken and egg. The Chinese had virtually no charging network last time I looked. Interest will grow when filling stations do.
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No, The Model 3 Isn't An Upgrade To the Model S
Drew Dowdell replied to William Maley's topic in Tesla
Now you're just making stuff up to knock the Americans. I like the XTS a lot, you know that, but I'm still willing to concede that the Continental has a better interior. -
No, The Model 3 Isn't An Upgrade To the Model S
Drew Dowdell replied to William Maley's topic in Tesla
No one buying comfort cruisers cases about the 0-60 as long as it is sufficient.... anything under 6.0 is more than enough. The C-Class is just too small for it's price to be a comfort cruiser. Someone looking for a Continental size car wouldn't give the C-Class a second glance. -
As for the strict legal structure, I couldn't tell you. However, Tesla purchased them and is including SolarCity in its quarterly and annual reports now. It is reporting on assets of solar equipment purchased for future leasing and it is reporting revenues from electrical generation. Those are in the totals in the Q1 Report I posted earlier today. I assume they're fully financially merged at this point.
