Drew Dowdell
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It's that time of year again, are any of you starting any new diet or fitness plans? I actually started a rather drastic cutback on calories before the Christmas holiday, cheating only on the Xmas day and New Years Eve. At 5'10" in height, 180lbs is the limit I let myself get to before I start actively dieting.... only this year, I went over that before the holiday and I have to fit in a suit next week. I normally run 165 - 170 lbs. I cut my calorie intake from 2500 - 3000 per day down to a strict 1500 per day. I've tried to make time to hit the gym, but it simply isn't happening right now. How about you... making any changes for the new year?
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If it was a 70" TV, I can see the purpose of a curved screen.... anything less than that and what is the point?
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No, a compression test will not void a warranty. Expanded on the magnet/oil pan idea, you can often find an aftermarket magnetic oil pan plug (a quick google tells me that GM initially installed magnetic drain plugs on corvettes but then stopped producing the part)
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... and back to the technology....
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Vehicle: Volkswagen Beetle TDi (2013)
Drew Dowdell replied to ocnblu's topic in Member's Rides Showcase
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First of the predator mouth grille adorned cars that I think looks good.
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I hadn't seen that about transistor count, but the number of transistors doesn't matter if isn't reflected in the performance numbers. My car has twice the number of cylinders as a Buick Regal GS... but guess which car is faster.
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I could totally drive that!
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don't post it publicly just yet
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A 36k sticker is pretty close to base on the Genesis sedan. You're not going to get most of those features on any model that bases at that price.
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'splain please?
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When is that letter dated and would you mind scanning me a copy?
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You missed Tata... I expect as they finish digesting Jaguar/Land Rover (and that seems to be going rather well) they'll set their sites on a "regular" brand or 3. I could see them going after Isuzu for trucks and Mitsubishi for mainstream cars.... and then there are still the struggling French brands out there as well.
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Sales: Electric Vehicle Sales In 2013 Jump 84 Percent
Drew Dowdell replied to William Maley's topic in 2013 Sales Archive
Good point, having my son and daughter out of college and on their own, I forget about growing families that could see their needs change in 1-3 years. And in such a way, it's a good way to address those interim needs. The in-law's Charger, while reliable, has weird electrical gremlins like power door locks that won't unlock randomly and windshield wipers that stop working. The dad doesn't want the teenage daughter to be stuck somewhere with a car that does those things, but also knows that in two years, the needs will change again when she is away at school. Leasing a Leaf for 2 years is good solution for them and it avoids a big depreciation penalty. The car will also be under warranty, and most likely reliable for at least the 2 years they have it. Plus... no longer fueling up a Hemi for a teenage girl to drive. -
but, as they said in the statement, they don't wish to compete on price anymore.
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I hate to say it, but the fact that that recognized their own weaknesses, went back, regrouped, and are planning to try again tells me they might have some smart management and could eventually become formidable competition far faster than Hyundai did.
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Sales: Electric Vehicle Sales In 2013 Jump 84 Percent
Drew Dowdell replied to William Maley's topic in 2013 Sales Archive
It's also sometimes a good interim step. It's why I leased the Encore instead of buying it.... I'm fairly certain our needs will be different in 24 months. -
"typical" small CUV buyers aren't shopping for rally cars.
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they got the logo upside down....
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I can't imagine the typical buyer wanting this much power in that size of a package.
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Mercedes releases pictures of the 2015 GLA45 AMG http://www.cheersandgears.com/_/auto-show-news/detroit-auto-show/detroit-auto-show-havent-you-wanted-a-mercedes-benz-gla45-amg-r2030
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From the album: 2015 Mercedes Benz GLA45 AMG
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From the album: 2015 Mercedes Benz GLA45 AMG
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From the album: 2015 Mercedes Benz GLA45 AMG
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From the album: 2015 Mercedes Benz GLA45 AMG
