Everything posted by Drew Dowdell
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A Healthy Engine and Normal Wear and Tear
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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Amd Kaveri/new gadgets..
... and back to the technology....
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Vehicle: Volkswagen Beetle TDi (2013)
Didn't Ford have a similar issue with the ecoboost?
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Detroit Auto Show: Lexus Puts Its Game Face On With The RC-F: Comments
Drew Dowdell replied to William Maley's topic in North American International Auto Show in Detroit (NAIAS)First of the predator mouth grille adorned cars that I think looks good.
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Amd Kaveri/new gadgets..
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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Detroit Auto Show: Volvo Concept XC Coupe: Comments
Drew Dowdell replied to William Maley's topic in North American International Auto Show in Detroit (NAIAS)I could totally drive that!
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More like a nightmare
don't post it publicly just yet
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2013 Hyundai Genesis
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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Amd Kaveri/new gadgets..
'splain please?
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More like a nightmare
When is that letter dated and would you mind scanning me a copy?
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Industry News: BYD Says They Will Launch In The U.S. By Late 2015
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
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.
- Industry News: BYD Says They Will Launch In The U.S. By Late 2015
- Industry News: BYD Says They Will Launch In The U.S. By Late 2015
- Sales: Electric Vehicle Sales In 2013 Jump 84 Percent
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Detroit Auto Show: Haven't You Wanted A Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG?: Comments
Drew Dowdell replied to William Maley's topic in North American International Auto Show in Detroit (NAIAS)"typical" small CUV buyers aren't shopping for rally cars.
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There! That fixed it!
they got the logo upside down....
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Detroit Auto Show: Haven't You Wanted A Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG?: Comments
Drew Dowdell replied to William Maley's topic in North American International Auto Show in Detroit (NAIAS)I can't imagine the typical buyer wanting this much power in that size of a package.
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2015 Mercedes Benz GLA45 AMG
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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2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG, interior showing AMG sport seats with red stitching
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2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG, silver in motion on a winding road
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2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG, front view with headlights on at dusk
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2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG, rear view showing dual exhaust outlets on track
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2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG, silver exterior rear three-quarter view
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2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG, silver exterior front three-quarter view
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2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG, official press sheet multi-angle overview
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2015 Mercedes Benz GLA45 AMG 7
From the album: 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG
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2015 Mercedes Benz GLA45 AMG 6
From the album: 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG
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2015 Mercedes Benz GLA45 AMG 5
From the album: 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG
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2015 Mercedes Benz GLA45 AMG 4
From the album: 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG
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2015 Mercedes Benz GLA45 AMG 3
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2015 Mercedes Benz GLA45 AMG 2
From the album: 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG