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Old 06-29-2006, 11:36 AM
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i fill mine all the way up to 90 (or whatever it is) then charge it inside to avoid that shutoff limit
Old 06-29-2006, 12:52 PM
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is my '87 Buick Electra station wagon. DC drivers can't drive in the snow, but they do get out of the way when they see this coming
Old 06-29-2006, 02:22 PM
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I guess I should consider myself lucky here in Houston. Momentum Porsche has always given me a Boxster every time they needed to keep my car for service.
Old 06-29-2006, 03:08 PM
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Hey, I just got back from Boston where I rented the Hertz Shelby. Pretty sweet car -- hot looking and sounding, strong pulling, better-than-expected handling, but the live rear axle is a joke. Felt and sounded like the whole damn thing was ready to drop off the car. And, with 1200 miles on it. The most bittersweet part of the whole experience: the Shelby gets WAY more looks than my 911!

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Old 06-30-2006, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Ucube
I guess I should consider myself lucky here in Houston. Momentum Porsche has always given me a Boxster every time they needed to keep my car for service.
momentum and advantage are under one owner now am i correct? i've always had great service at advantage - they do complimentary tech inspections for the LSR crew
Old 07-01-2006, 02:13 AM
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Your responses makes you sound like a bunch of yuppies. "I only drive Imports and P Cars and wear 7 jeans and...."

Just drive the loaner or don't. Being embarrassed in one? Well, you need help if that's what embarrasses you.

PS. I took my Rolex in for repair and they gave me a Seiko... I was so embarrassed. Sounds childish.

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Old 07-01-2006, 10:20 AM
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I just took my Kia Sedona in for service and the guy gave me a 997S for a loaner. What was he thinking? Where am I going to put the tools and fence posts? Car rides stiff and it sits too low, keeps dragging the bottom in pot holes. Those Germans will never learn.
Old 07-02-2006, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Kirk (the DC one)
is my '87 Buick Electra station wagon. DC drivers can't drive in the snow, but they do get out of the way when they see this coming
Does it look like this?

God bless GM!
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Old 07-02-2006, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Nutbeem
Hey - we're renting one of those right now while we're in Maryland. Although I would not catagorize it as "stylish", it is certainly "functional", and the power is pretty good. The Porsche certainly couldn't haul the wife, three kids, and 5 suitcases, a stroller, travel crib, ......

It could have been a, what was that a few years back? Pontiac Transsport?
That's what we have the A6 Avant for!

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Old 07-02-2006, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by phwang20
Your responses makes you sound like a bunch of yuppies. "I only drive Imports and P Cars and wear 7 jeans and...."

Just drive the loaner or don't. Being embarrassed in one? Well, you need help if that's what embarrasses you.

PS. I took my Rolex in for repair and they gave me a Seiko... I was so embarrassed. Sounds childish.
Don't misunderstand me - I said the DEALER was embarrassed - I'm happy when the dealer arranges for me to have any car to drive as a loaner! I think they expected me to be pissed - I wasn't.
Old 07-03-2006, 03:08 AM
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I did misunderstand you then, sorry. When you finished by saying it was a POS, I just assumed you were embarrassed to either be seen in the car or to drive it. My dealer doesn't give out P cars for loaners, then again the closest dealership is in Tacoma, WA. Run the demographics of this city... wow. Happy 4th.

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Old 07-03-2006, 03:10 AM
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Originally Posted by gofor28off
My car is at the dealer for some warranty items and they arranged for a rental car for me. It is a Pontiac Grand Prix. What a POS!
Soft and unresponsive, terrible seats with no support, a/c whistles, chintzy interior and exterior gimmicks, etc,etc. I am embarrased to drive this thing!......
I just re-read the post. I didn't imagine it. Anyway, maybe it's not what you meant, but it's what you said. Just thought I'd let you know.

Later.
Old 07-04-2006, 02:55 AM
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It's better than what I wound up in at the BMW dealership when I took my wife's X5 in 5 days after we bought it and the AC pooped out: a purple PT Cruiser



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