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Drew Dowdell

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  1. Drew Dowdell
    Ok... watch out for the curse... then aim for it.
  2. Drew Dowdell
    Spotted an Opel GT out doing some shopping
  3. Drew Dowdell
    I think it would be good to offer as an option.
  4. Drew Dowdell
    Watch out for the curse.
  5. Drew Dowdell
    It's not that the 1.4T was deemed adequate, it's that the only alternatives had less power. The 1.4T is the most powerful engine that fits. Buick geared it right with very deep 1st and 2nd gears, so it feels plenty perky around town. Also, with all the sound insulation and noise canceling technology, Buick is able to run it at a higher RPM than would be comfortable in regular driving in other vehicles. More power is better, but I'm not sure if I would opt for it at the expense of fuel economy. We're averaging 25mpg around town so far which is really good for an AWD fairly heavy small crossover.
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    I'm sure they did think of it, but the next engine wasn't even close to being ready. The larger Ecotecs don't fit. I think Buick is guilty of mis-reading the market in a different way. I don't think they ever expected the Encore to take off like it has in the U.S. Apparently they are selling every Mokka they can build in the EU also to the point that there are waiting lists. The problem is they are all built in Korea, and the supply chain is just too long to be able to make quick changes.
  7. Drew Dowdell
    138hp is enough for Buick to not be able to build them fast enough at launch. Most buyers in this segment don't care about raw horsepower. The Encore is smooth, and efficient even in Awd trim. The 1.6 will be an improvement, but I was told we would not see that motor in the States in any vehicle for 3 to 4 years. Perhaps that project has been accelerated.
  8. Drew Dowdell
    What's your most driven?
  9. Drew Dowdell
    It's that really hard plastic.I knew about the resistance thing. I already have an electronic flasher rather than a mechanical one because I didn't like the speed of the flashers when I got it.
  10. Drew Dowdell
    If you can get a home filling station, it is way cheaper per gallon
  11. Drew Dowdell
    V6 or V8? I'm guessing V6
  12. Drew Dowdell
    2013 Buick Encore - 2 months tomorrow, 2,000 miles 2004 Honda CR-V - 10 years 1 month, 102,000 miles (Albert bought it new, but I've only had him 6 years next week) 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado - 3 years 3 months, About 14,000 miles with me
  13. Drew Dowdell
    Brighter is what I'm going for. I don't have a high-mount center stop light in the Toronado and I'm not going to retrofit one. On sunny days, I'm not convinced my brake lights are quite bright enough. I've gotten nearly rear ended a few times lately.
  14. Drew Dowdell
    well, not the whole housing, just swapping out the bulb. This instead of this:
  15. Drew Dowdell
    What do you guys think about LED running lights/turn signals/brake lights retrofitted into an older car?
  16. Drew Dowdell
    Looking at National's website, the only EV I can seem to find is up in a non-Airport location in Massachusetts, but their website doesn't really make it easy to find specific cars like that.
  17. Drew Dowdell
    Looks great with those wheels!
  18. Drew Dowdell
    I'd rent an EV for certain trips, but I didn't even know it was an option and not at $500 a day.
  19. Drew Dowdell
    The difference National really kicks in when you hit elite status.... that's when you rent a "Corolla or similar" and end up in a 300c. If you have a National number, you can use it at Enterprise to earn National status. So if nothing else get the Emerald Club and then credit your Enterprise rentals to National.
  20. Drew Dowdell
    I haven't talked you out of Enterprise yet?! Go with National starting in 2014, you'll love the Emerald Executive Elite status I'm sure you'll qualify for. I've had a regular Prius through them before.
  21. Drew Dowdell
    This was out in front of the top end hotel in downtown Pittsburgh. First one I've seen "in the wild", but it didn't have plates and had a box full of Mitsubishi i-miev brochures in the trunk, so I'm wondering if Mitsu is in town doing some presentation.
  22. Drew Dowdell
    I didn't know it was even an option yet.
  23. Drew Dowdell
    The Grand Cherokee has been Unibody since the get go....
  24. Drew Dowdell
    Try Truedelta.com
  25. Drew Dowdell
    There are a lot more sub-prime buyers who've had problems over the last 7 years who have stabilized over the more recent term. These weren't particularly risky people, but just got caught in the economic downturn and have some credit blemishes for it.
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