Why I hate new cars

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03-10-2017, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dlq04

For that price you would think you'd get something better than cardboard floor mats.

Looks comfortable. Personally I think cars in that price range are a joke but that's probably because its way out of range for me.

Or at least color coordinated mats.

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03-10-2017, 12:29 PM

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That sounds like my luck. Sorry for your troubles. Gotta get better.

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03-10-2017, 01:11 PM

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Saw the convertible S at my local Mercedes dealer and the tag was over 225K. Beautiful car but if I owned one and it got dented I couldn't stop crying. My E350 is just fine for me.

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03-14-2017, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TsukubaCody

This sounds more like an Audi problem than a new car problem.

In not just Audi. I was at my local mechanic waiting for an inspection when a customer called in to schedule a visit for his BMW that wouldn't start after a battery changeout. The advisor indicated that there were some 8 odd computers to reset and they charged 2 hours labor for the service.

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03-14-2017, 05:07 AM

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I probably use about 50% of all the electronic info in my 2 bimmers. Too many distractions. I don't need to use all that crap.

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03-14-2017, 07:25 AM

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I probably use about 50% of all the electronic info in my 2 bimmers. Too many distractions. I don't need to use all that crap.

But you are paying for it. Initially and when it breaks.

I'm convinced the only way to have a new/German car in a sensible way, is to lease one, because you can factor it costing X per month and then can give it back before you have to fix it.

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