07-27-2021, 08:21 AM | #10231 |
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You had me going for the first part, but the second half kind of threw me
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07-27-2021, 08:47 AM | #10233 | |
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07-27-2021, 09:07 AM | #10234 |
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Friend of mine ordered a G82 2 days ago from a dealer in South FL. He got $4k off and $500 loyalty. He already got a production number this morning.
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07-27-2021, 10:15 AM | #10236 |
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Yeah I got an allocation at my local but @MSRP. I have no interest in paying MSRP so that combined with my indifference on the car itself I passed on it.
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07-27-2021, 11:07 AM | #10237 |
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Would You Rather: Failed Supercar Edition at the local BMW Dealer
Still so weird seeing so many spaces empty on these lots, even with construction and half the lot taken up by trailers there's spaces. That being said the BMW lots are a bit better than MB and Audi at the moment. Its mostly 3ers, but there are some SUV's available, although likely not for long. I have a local Subaru/VW (combined) dealer which is known for having the worst lot. Everything's on a diagonal, up a hillside, rows after rows of cars back to back (no spacing), just a constant clusterf***, and this is the first time the lot is actually easy to navigate and go through without it feeling like a maze Also, obligatory G8X pic
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07-27-2021, 11:13 AM | #10238 | |
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07-27-2021, 11:37 AM | #10239 |
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Not surprised for AR, sadly underappreciated, and the 2.0T models are actually reliable despite common belief. That being said I am glad that Stellantis is giving them a chance. Any Stelvio's on the lot?
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This gen was pretty close driving dynamics wise anyway. I wonder how long they'll last in the US. I can't imagine they've made much money but I also haven't seen any data. The main reason I didn't buy a Giulia QV was reliability issues and if they'd be around to help fix said issues. That and no manual option really bummed a lot if us out.
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07-27-2021, 01:17 PM | #10244 |
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No manual transmission, reliability concerns and the resulting above-average depreciation are what have kept me away from Alfa Romero. I actually would have considered a used Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio as an alternative to the new M3 if it was available with a manual.
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07-27-2021, 01:34 PM | #10245 | |
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If you are serious about selling do it soon if you are leasing. Brands are stopping third party buyouts, rumor is BMW will soon follow. I know GM, Nissan/Infiniti, Volvo have halted third party buyouts. More to follow. People were leasing for a couple months and pocketing $5k+ equity...rinse and repeat. Brands are catching on and they want their inventory back on their own lots. |
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07-27-2021, 01:36 PM | #10246 |
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There is an on-going thread on rennlist about the 4-cylinder overheating while tracking. Just a heads up. Suncoast project 718 is still dealing with heatsoak after a two year long thread addressing it.
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It's definitely a risk. If I encountered limp mode at autocross or non-competitive HPDE events I would be very disappointed and would likely sell the car.
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Dealer 1hr+ south of me has two M3 and three M4. They are not hard to find, if you try. Allocations are very easy to get.
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Their lastest post: "After a new set of Cup's and a really fresh alignment we were back on track at Sebring for a blistering hot Saturday DE with Suncoast PCA. As of June 2021 we still have NOT solved the limp mode issues. On the first run Saturday morning we lost boost twice before the tires were fully up to temperature. Lap 4 and Lap 6 of a 25-minute session. The second two sessions were perfect with no problems whatsoever. The fourth and final run of the day had one more loss of power but the car was running strong throughout the day. Steady 2:25's with lots of fast cars in the Black/Pink combined groups. We ran with the rear underbody panel completely off the car in hopes that we could finally find the solution to this whole fiasco. No dice.... We do have a 718 GTS turbocharger sitting here waiting to go in the car. This would be the final straw in a 3 year headache. If a completely new and updated turbo doesn't fix the limp mode issues on track we are pretty much waiving the white flag. Stay tuned for details." |
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As an anecdote, the QV hit my own radar for the first time this year, and that's a fail as I'm of their ideal customer archetype. Ultimately, they need to come back with an updated and more complete product. It's not too late for them to start doing these kinds of things and more. |
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