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Thread: TSG's Unified Fleet Thread

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    I have had quite a few rentals and generally liked them. Oddly, I liked the 1st gen better than the 2nd gen - I can't put my finger on what changed, but something did. I put probably 2000 miles on an '06 or '07 Coupe and had zero complaints. Totally pleasant in all regards.

    I am slightly concerned that the CVT will freak her out - she does not like it when the gauge thingy goes above 3. I remember when I gave her the Saturn and she called me from the side of the road in a panic "The gauge went past 4 when I passed someone going uphill and I don't think it should do that." OTOH, maybe a CVT will be beneficial since it'll always do that. So exciting!!!

    Edit: There are also Mk V Jetta 2.5s in this price range... but as much as I'd like to go that route I don't think it's a smart choice at any level. Although, maybe there are specialized VW shops in her area... we've got lots of them around here. Worth looking into.
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    FedEx delivered one very expensive piece of plastic:



    w00t?

    Started thinking about considering doing something about the Viggen's rumbling. I verified my magic Hub Grappler has the correct dies etc. for the 9-3, so that's a relief. I also thought it might be prudent to take a very close look at the tires...



    Ick. 2010. They are nearly seven years old. Although only about 60% worn, they could have simply aged out.

    I started thinking a good plan would be to move the Bridgestones from the Aero (235/45-17) to the Viggen (215/50-17), but that's a dead end. I guess randomly I kept looking at the left rear tire on the Aero, which is in "good enough" condition... maybe 6/32nds. I got more specific today... it's the only one at 6/32nds. The other three are around 4/32nds, and a full year older. I guess someone broke a tire and replaced only one. So, new tires for BOTH Saabs?

    My last ditch effort is going to be calling the dismantlers and seeing if they have any Saab/BBS wheels with decent tires for a decent price. The stock 5-spoke wheels are, I don't know, appropriate? But the optional BBS wheels work too:






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    Which gauge-thingy? The RPMs?

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    Yeah, the rpmx1000ometer. It can't go past 3 or the car explodes!!!!

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    She needs a ride in an AP1 S2000. The party starts at 6!

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    She doesn't have healthcare! She can't afford heart failure!

    The Benz was nice in this aspect because even though it's a bit rev happy (for a Mercedes) it's still a 3.2l six with a lot of grunt. 2500rpm is adequate. Anything I'm thinking about now is going to be a smallish revvy motor, except, I guess, a Prius or a Saab.

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    Surely she would listen to thecarguy when you 'splain the red areas on that gauge and why anything below that is A-OK.

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    If you think about it, it's pretty obvious there really isn't an incentive to listen to the person who's kept you in automobiles for 10 years. It just doesn't add up.

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    Those SAABs look great! You should sell everything else.

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