The Automotive Thread

[Supe]

Add head unit with bluetooth capabilities + ??? = profit

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

a garage there or here?  Did you have it transported to NZ? 

from FB, the Bee is in NZ.  

Yep, here in NZ

 

[mudpuppy]

Add head unit with bluetooth capabilities + ??? = profit

That's what we did with my wife's car.

Due for an upgrade on my 2004 Infiniti G35 soon. Got my eye on this, but it's pricey!

2017 Range Rover Evoque - Crossover SUV

It's really not terribly pricey compared to other SUVs, but aren't Land Rovers notoriously unreliable?

 

[Road Guy]

I sat in one when we were car shopping last year, I have to admit (the land rover) felt really comfy and ultra stylish, but as Austin Powers said "That type of thing is not my bag, baby"

If you just want Bluetooth for a few hundred bucks you can get an upgraded radio with all that fairly cheap. I put on of those blue tooth hands free jobs in my old 2002 Tahoe and its like being in a new car   well okay maybe not, but at least I don't have to run the cassette tape thing to my phone to play music

 

[knight1fox3]

It's really not terribly pricey compared to other SUVs, but aren't Land Rovers notoriously unreliable?

Just liked the way it looked. Still need to do a bit of research. Which reminds me, does anyone have a Consumer Reports account I could "borrow"?

 

[leggo PE]

Good suggestions about the bluetooth stuff. May be worth looking into. Or maybe I just want a new car for the idea of having a new car, since my car was used when I bought it. Either way, I'm likely to buy a house before I get a new car, and where I live, I'm not likely to buy a house for, oh, at least five years!

 

[MetsFan]

31 minutes ago, knight1fox3 said:
Just liked the way it looked. Still need to do a bit of research. Which reminds me, does anyone have a Consumer Reports account I could "borrow"?


 

Really fox?

https://www.google.com/search?q=consumer+reports+library+login

 

I've had good luck with the Washington County Library login.

 

[knight1fox3]

Really fox?

https://www.google.com/search?q=consumer+reports+library+login

 

I've had good luck with the Washington County Library login.

Ya sorry, I don't search for hacked logins while at work . That time is strictly reserved for spamming EB.com.

If you'd like more information about clicking links from EB.com, please contact @Ramnares P.E.

 

[Ramnares P.E.]

I do my best to keep EB safe by weeding out the spam links.  

 

[envirotex]

That's what we did with my wife's car.

It's really not terribly pricey compared to other SUVs, but aren't Land Rovers notoriously unreliable?

Depends on the year it was made and the Rover model...Evoques actually have a pretty good track record. 

 

[knight1fox3]

6 hours ago, mudpuppy said: That's what we did with my wife's car.
It's really not terribly pricey compared to other SUVs, but aren't Land Rovers notoriously unreliable?

Depends on the year it was made and the Rover model...Evoques actually have a pretty good track record. 

This is good to know! Thanks

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[willsee]

I'd love a Rover

 

[MetsFan]

15 hours ago, knight1fox3 said:
Ya sorry, I don't search for hacked logins while at work . That time is strictly reserved for spamming EB.com.

If you'd like more information about clicking links from EB.com, please contact @Ramnares P.E.


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Ha, but talking about Kodi and torrents is ok?  I don't know if I'd consider the library logins a hack since they are provided free to their patrons.  If it makes you feel better, go to your local library and ask them for the CR login.  

Since you're looking at the Evoque, have you looked at the GLA?  The size and style are pretty similar.  Or a used CTS V wagon because 550HP!

 

[jeb6294]

Ha, but talking about Kodi and torrents is ok?

Those two don't go together....

If you want to add Bluetooth cheap, I used to have one of those transmitters in my car.  Wasn't as nice as a built-in system, but it did alright and you can get one for $20.

 

[envirotex]

This is good to know! Thanks

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Check the ratings on edmunds.com.  Lot's of discussion there from actual owners...It seems that there are a few issues with them that have been reported since when I was looking at them. 

Carandriver.com is good, also but you have to keep in mind that those are paid reviews.

Ha, but talking about Kodi and torrents is ok?  I don't know if I'd consider the library logins a hack since they are provided free to their patrons.  If it makes you feel better, go to your local library and ask them for the CR login.  

Since you're looking at the Evoque, have you looked at the GLA?  The size and style are pretty similar.  Or a used CTS V wagon because 550HP!

Speaking of the car and driver reviews...the GLA is #3 in their rankings for the small luxury SUVs. 

http://www.caranddriver.com/mercedes-benz/gla-class

It's probably what we will end up getting when we finally decide to have a car payment again.  I REALLY like the AMG version of this car.

 

[envirotex]

Not sure if I've posted this pic before, but this is our Rover...

 

[MA_PE]

St. Pat's Day....Is that a Wild Irish Rover?

 

[knight1fox3]

Not sure if I've posted this pic before, but this is our Rover...

View attachment 9265

Does it have Bluetooth, a navigation package, and rear back-up camera? If not, deal-breaker.

 

[envirotex]

Does it have Bluetooth, a navigation package, and rear back-up camera? If not, deal-breaker.

I can arrange to have all of those things added for you.  Plus it has a PTO generator.  And it's a diesel.

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

Check the ratings on edmunds.com.  Lot's of discussion there from actual owners...It seems that there are a few issues with them that have been reported since when I was looking at them. 

Carandriver.com is good, also but you have to keep in mind that those are paid reviews.

Speaking of the car and driver reviews...the GLA is #3 in their rankings for the small luxury SUVs. 

http://www.caranddriver.com/mercedes-benz/gla-class

It's probably what we will end up getting when we finally decide to have a car payment again.  I REALLY like the AMG version of this car.

We were looking at the GLA's last year. They are great little SUV's. I really liked the AMG's power and handling, but the thing sounded like a used Civic with a cheap aftermarket exhaust.