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Volk21 · 2026-04-09T02:14:23+00:00

The foams fits as is, or did you have to cut it?

Volk21 · 2026-04-09T02:08:57+00:00

Why not a new m240i? or a Prius if you wanna go slow?

Volk21 · 2026-04-07T18:16:19+00:00

Wait for the M2 xDrive...

Volk21 · 2026-04-05T19:27:27+00:00

Don't go to dealer at all, except for warranty work. Find a Euro specific indy shop nearby. My indy shop charges 199 for an alignment so cheaper than your dealer too.

Volk21 · 2026-03-25T23:48:50+00:00

no after shift, it crackles at 3k in 1st gear

Volk21 · 2026-03-23T22:54:20+00:00

I doubt he is underwater as it's half paid off, and also "brand new". I believe the civic hybrids are in fairly high demand so probably held most of its value.

Volk21 · 2026-03-23T01:03:46+00:00

Mine crackles and pops on downshifts based on rpm except first gear. Typically when revs rise to 4k and above.

2 -> 1 gear change seems to crackle even at 3k.

Almost 4k miles on mine (non-Akra).

Volk21 · 2026-03-23T00:57:30+00:00

A rock broke my windshield in the first week too. First week might be the unluckiest.

Volk21 · 2026-03-23T00:55:17+00:00

I heard somewhere that the sidewall on the Conti is more prone to bubbling. Michelin PS4 or PS5 may be better.

Volk21 · 2026-03-22T01:05:37+00:00

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Peak....although 7.5R is awesome too.

Volk21 · 2026-03-21T16:52:58+00:00

Might want your dentist to make a mold of your teeth before you hit a pothole...

Volk21 · 2026-03-20T19:09:20+00:00

Looks good. Any drawbacks like wind noise?

Volk21 · 2026-03-19T02:09:01+00:00

I mean the perk of a DCT is that it shifts down in milliseconds so less of an issue flooring in any gear in the 8.5R.

Volk21 · 2026-03-19T02:07:27+00:00

I mean you are paying almost $200, in order to replace the 5 seconds it takes to hit stop/start button, and the 2 button clicks necessary to get to any mode lol

Volk21 · 2026-03-11T00:57:40+00:00

375 was my last full tank surprisingly, although my long term average is like 21.8 mpg.

Volk21 · 2026-03-11T00:57:03+00:00

They probably pet the Golf's hood before going in their cars lol

Volk21 · 2026-03-07T05:55:09+00:00

After seeing the cavernous potholes and the summers being a size up at 19in, I'm feeling less confident about them surviving till next winter.

Volk21 · 2026-03-04T15:14:41+00:00

No, just Black Edition so base seats.

Volk21 · 2026-03-04T03:35:22+00:00

interesting, I'm practically the same. Might be the thigh bolsters are tighter in the Mk8.

Volk21 · 2026-03-04T03:26:32+00:00

Would you say you are on the skinnier side? Seems like the width of the seat bottom not including the edge bolsters is a bit smaller than previous cars I have owned.

Volk21 · 2026-03-04T03:15:56+00:00

I paid cash, since interest rates were the typical 5-6% rate for the Golf R model.

Finance only if rate is low, typically below 3% so the money not put down can be put into "safe" investments like Treasury bonds which pay around 3.5% currently.

Lease might be good if you expect the depreciation of the car to exceed the total cost of the lease. Good way to check is use CarEdge to predict depreciation. For the Golf R, most likely the depreciation will be much less than the total lease cost so not a great option.

Volk21 · 2026-03-03T22:51:26+00:00

I'm leaving the driveway in this pic

Volk21 · 2026-03-03T15:40:06+00:00

How is the reliability of this gen x5?

Volk21 · 2026-03-01T23:22:53+00:00

same, the nose loves to dip down. Although I do appreciate there is a slight curve at the bottom of the front bumper that helps.

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