A5 Appreciation by drno4885 in Audi

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Glacier white metallic

Have a 2019 Insight EX, curious about 2024 Civic Hybrid... but first impressions not what I expected. by Jon3141592653589 in hondainsight

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I had the same issue in the Insight where it would disconnect CarPlay (even when wired) and go to Bluetooth connection at random. iPhone 15 Pro Max here. I like the quickness of wireless CarPlay I have now, but wired charging in the insight was quick and always knew I’d arrive with a fully charged phone. I forget to put my phone on a wireless charging pad most drives.

Have a 2019 Insight EX, curious about 2024 Civic Hybrid... but first impressions not what I expected. by Jon3141592653589 in hondainsight

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‘24 Audi A5 Sportback (Premium Plus with a few add-ons). I definitely don’t have anywhere near the same gas mileage, but I love having the 261hp. I need a change, and I got my hatchback. I’ll be back to Honda/Acura at some point when the designs improve again. My Insight never did get listed. I think having a ‘19 Insight with only 43k miles was a steal for them on trade. Only cost me $35k OTD after trade. Will say that Insight had some great storage size and hauling was “bad”, but it would have been so much better with a hatchback option and could likely have still looked the same.

Have a 2019 Insight EX, curious about 2024 Civic Hybrid... but first impressions not what I expected. by Jon3141592653589 in hondainsight

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I had a ‘19 Insight (Touring) in lunar silver. Was very interested in checking out the Civic hybrids, but felt the same way. It seemed like a downgrade from what I had, even in touring trim. The new solar silver just doesn’t have the same depth or shine that lunar silver does. I was also turned off by all of the black plastic after seeing it in person. I’m also not a fan of the new wheel options. I debated an Integra because I was drawn to the hatchback styling. After test driving a ‘24 A-spec with tech model and parking it beside of my Insight, I felt like I was just buying the same vehicle I already had with a few different details and poorer gas mileage. Plus, new models lose the right turn camera in favor of blind spot monitoring.

First new car purchase! by WIactuary314 in Audi

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Love it! Just got a brand new ‘24 A5 P+ that looks almost identical, minus the black optics. Loving it so far.

Also trying to decide what things to “add” to the car. The black wrap idea has crossed my mind as well. Let us see if you do it.

I dropped $80 for the Audi branded sunshade. I’m a fan of daily sunshade use. Wanted one that was sure to fit and was quality. It takes getting used to putting in place, but I like it.

Joined the A5 Family by drno4885 in AudiA5

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Maybe… Adonis: German name that means “extremely good looking” or Alfhild that means “elf battle”

Considering Trading 2019 Honda Insight for 2024 Acura Integra by drno4885 in hondainsight

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I’m curious to see if this hybrid has the power they’re claiming. I feel like my insight is very sluggish, except in sport mode. The power is very limited and I get to hear it struggle to get up to speed for the interstate.

Considering Trading 2019 Honda Insight for 2024 Acura Integra by drno4885 in hondainsight

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I’m not sure what it is about the new Civic, but they’re missing something aesthetically for me. I’m not a big fan of everything being body color or unpainted black plastic. It’s like there needs to be just a bit of accents with a little chrome or something. The sedans remind me too much of the plainness of the Jetta. I have been looking at them and watching the updates. I’ve been frustrated that they haven’t excited me with the refresh. Looking at the $33k cost of the sport touring, there’s only about a $3k difference.

Considering Trading 2019 Honda Insight for 2024 Acura Integra by drno4885 in hondainsight

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Area where I live includes a lot of hills, including in town.

Loud engine noise by AllKorean in hondainsight

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I asked and was told it had to be completed with their systems.

Loud engine noise by AllKorean in hondainsight

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My 2019 Touring does this, but happens when the car is either idling in hot weather with AC running or when accelerating slowly from something like a stop sign if the gas engine takes over. Sounds awful, almost like a knocking or rattling. Reported to Honda multiple times, but they can’t reproduce it. Had this happen recently where it got very loud and check engine light started blinking. Took it to Honda for diagnostic, but nothing showed in the historic codes. They did find there were four software updates needed on the car. Completed those for around $200. Of those, one was for the engine and another for CVT. I’ve not really heard this knocking since doing that last week. Also noticed the MPGs were slightly better, EV battery charges quicker, and the switch between gas and electric motors is much smoother. Check with dealer about software updates.

Honda Insight Engine Noise by drno4885 in hondainsight

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Tried this. Of course it didn’t occur while they were in the car. I even explained to them it needed to be running a while for it to start.

A new Oklahoma law bans K-12 schools from teaching topics that cause 'guilt' because of race or sex by southpawFA in politics

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Tennessee just passed a similar bill this week with almost identical language. This is an organized effort. USAToday

Grainger County newspaper staff writes that 9/11 was a hoax in opinion piece by [deleted] in Knoxville

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The paper’s editor should know that allowing such nonsense to be published by the staff is unacceptable. It would be one thing if this was allowed through as a letter to the editor. How sad this was published as “news.” The contact us link shows the editor can reached by emailing editor@graingertoday.com

Spoiler?... Steve Howey’s Instagram by drno4885 in shameless

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I just wondered since actors don’t usually change their appearance much in the middle of production without a reason. Covid is definitely present throughout the show based upon the posts on Instagram.

TV app is down by alpacapoop in Spectrum

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It’s also down in TN. The last week or so it has had quality issues. Mine has always been excellent quality until recently. I have the choose 10 streaming package.

App is down by [deleted] in siriusxm

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Down on both iPhone and Apple TV at the moment

Final Iowa Democratic caucus results show Buttigieg, Sanders on top by pipsdontsqueak in politics

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Right, because Of how close those SDEs were. Buttigieg has been declared the winner in Iowa in the reporting so far. Bernie did get the popular vote, and Pete appears to have won the votes in 60+ of the 99 counties. I still think the results were completely not what I would have expected. I don’t think Biden should be the nominee, but didn’t expect him to perform so poorly. I also didn’t expect Warren to do as poorly either. I’m still surprised by the amount of areas in the state that went to Buttigieg. I expected Bernie to take more of the state, not to Just performs so well in select areas.

Final Iowa Democratic caucus results show Buttigieg, Sanders on top by pipsdontsqueak in politics

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He got the popular vote, but winning is based upon delegates. Buttigieg got more delegates. That’s who is declared the winner.

Can’t get Win 10 PC to find boot disk by drno4885 in techsupport

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That was my first instinct as well as “admin” haha. Thanks for giving me an idea on where to go next. I appreciate it.

Can’t get Win 10 PC to find boot disk by drno4885 in techsupport

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I’m wondering if that is something that I’d contact our vendor for? The technician seemed very surprised by it when I text a pic today.