05-07-2019, 12:02 PM | #1211 | |
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As far as exterior design, I like the elegant minimalism of the 3. I know it can look a bit froggy/bubbly when viewed head on, but that doesn't bug me too much. When I think about it, there aren't many 4 door cars in the 20-50k price range that look appreciably better other than the Mazda6. I liked the outgoing f30 (though it too looks weird when viewed head on), but the new 3 series is bloated and weird looking. The A4 is fine but a bit plain while the C class just looks blobby and droopy. It's not until you get to the S5 Sportback at 50k+ that things start to get better. |
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05-07-2019, 12:03 PM | #1212 |
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What I'm trying to point out is not accelerative traction but braking and side g's... You will not be able to hold the kind of g's you expect, mainly because CoG covers up for heavy weight dramatically in the dry and less so in worse traction.
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05-28-2019, 05:40 AM | #1213 | |
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05-28-2019, 08:23 AM | #1214 |
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05-28-2019, 08:33 AM | #1215 |
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This seems to be a common complaint, so it might have nothing to do with the accident
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05-28-2019, 05:44 PM | #1216 | |
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For now, I've pulled the seal up a little bit -- that's what they suggested. Should keep out any rain (so far, its only leaked during car washes). I have an appointment scheduled with Tesla next week to look at it... Maybe this will allow a lemon law buy-back if they can't fix it ------------------------------------------------- Insurance Update: I finally started getting claim responses from the other insurance. I'm only partially happy. 1) Rental car costs. They only approved ~20% or so of the claim (about $1800). Seeking proof of repair delays. My insurance is working on it, and I asked the body shop for invoices while I was there. Basically they are stating that the repairs should have taken ~6 weeks, not nearly 5 months. Ugh. 2) Diminished Value. Got a call. Their offer is ~$2k less than the appraisal I have. I'm pushing for the appraisal value since its independent. We'll see how it goes... I'm thinking about replacing the car. Time to start getting quotes. - Carvana is offering ~$10k below Edmunds Trade-in (including ~$4.5k deduction for the accident). - I haven't checked with CarMax yet. Previusly, they've only been slightly below Edmunds on my trade-ins... - I may ask Tesla to see what their trade offer is. I don't really want to take the depreciation hit, but the leaky trunk and just knowing the car was hit have me on edge. Maybe I need to sleep on it. Or just drive it until the Model Y comes out... I hate this now. I love the car, but hate driving it knowing it was damaged/repaired to the extent it was...
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05-28-2019, 10:21 PM | #1217 |
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Sorry man. That sucks.
But once they fix the leaky seal (and I'm assuming they will?) you'll probably be good to go? What will the depreciation be like selling now, vs say in 2 years? BTW, this I noticed that if I leave my trunk fully open for a while it is indeed difficult to pull down. But if I open it 2/3's then shut it, it moves easily. |
05-29-2019, 09:06 AM | #1218 |
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05-29-2019, 09:20 AM | #1219 | |
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05-29-2019, 01:53 PM | #1220 | |
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