General Car Conversation 2024 - part 1
#2776
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So is my SL according to the owner's manual instructions.
But, two different cars entirely. One is from 15 years before yours.
Oh and I'm sure you're aware, but the battery will be more expensive for a BMW. Let us know how much it is if and when you do it.
But, two different cars entirely. One is from 15 years before yours.
Oh and I'm sure you're aware, but the battery will be more expensive for a BMW. Let us know how much it is if and when you do it.
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There are ways of saving money gas besides buying a Prius. Camry Hybrid, Fusion Hybrid, ES 300h. All get phenomenal gas mileage, and look and drive nice. The new Prius is actually quite attractive and drives nice, it’s just very cramped now. I sat in one at the car show and it a no go. Lol
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#2778
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That 2.0t Jag starting up today and driving off was even worse than I thought it would be.
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#2779
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It feels like 80% of the BMW's I pass are 2.0T's. I can't imagine buying that when you could get a 3.0 I6. I get that the B48 has more than enough power for most people, but the B58 is just so much better.
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#2780
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7 years is pushing it. I'd just do it anyway, it might go kaput on you and you don't want to mess with the electronics and jumping a German car that's not virtually new and even then, who knows. I've found batteries for my cars to last about 5-6 years.
AAA warranties their batteries for 6 years just fwiw. They come to you and do it and the price is 100% competitive.
AAA warranties their batteries for 6 years just fwiw. They come to you and do it and the price is 100% competitive.
If I were to do it over again I would buy a Camry hybrid over Prius. More space, more power and still capable of 50+mpg.
All 4 bangers??? Here’s a 2.0t…it’s no V8….needs a retune to throw little more timing ant it and spice up the midrange. This is on 93 pump. Pulls little better on E85.![Driving Skid](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/drivingskid.gif)
All 4 bangers??? Here’s a 2.0t…it’s no V8….needs a retune to throw little more timing ant it and spice up the midrange. This is on 93 pump. Pulls little better on E85.
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#2781
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Introducing the 4 cylinder turbo.
They should just go ahead and match it up with a CVT transmission for the final nail in the coffin.
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I used to own an ‘07 Camry V6 (bought new). It’s still in the family. I believe it has around 180k-190k miles on it. I would pick the Camry hybrid over a non hybrid 4 cylinder Camry just for the fuel mileage alone.
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That Q7s factory battery is currently 6.5 years old, and last time I tested it was at 96% health. It has lived its entire life outdoors. My 13-year old E90 has spent most of its life outside, and only recently got its third battery (OE 2010/2016/2023).
Only if you buy from a dealer. Quality AGM batteries only cost roughly $250 from your local auto parts store. That's what my E90 has gotten (actually an upgrade from the factory FLA design), and what the Q7 will get. An OE battery will be almost $700 over the dealer parts counter, and something like $900-950 installed. That's what my chiropractor's assistant was quoted for her X3. I sent her to my indy, who charged $400 all-in.
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#2786
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Battery is battery, you can buy one from whoever you like as long as specs match. Factory batteries in German stuff are usually made by Varta and can last a stupid long time.....
My W12 had its factory one when I bought it and it's still totally fine, they also tend to oversize the battery so it lasts longer.
My W12 had its factory one when I bought it and it's still totally fine, they also tend to oversize the battery so it lasts longer.
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Yes, I agree, The Germans, like to put the battery in the back of the vehicle for better weight distribution, but it also lasts longer because it’s away from the heat of the engine. Shame Lexus stuffs it in the dirty hot engine bay.
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#2788
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People complain all the time about the remote mount setups so they probably wanted to just make it easy for the typical Lexus owner
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#2789
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I think Q7 and Toureg are under the power seat up front
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ML has it in the rear quarter panel
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