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Looking for a new used ride.

I have a Toyota Avalon with 200k miles but the A/C is going so I need something new by the time it gets hot in ATL again. I’m going to keep it tho. Plus I have a Kia that my lady drives.

I don’t drive often so I want something nice for under $10k. The past 3 years I’ve driven less than 30k miles.

I want something that looks good with tint and maybe black wheels mods. Needs Bluetooth.

Under 10k, try to look into Honda Accords
 

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I have a odd question:

I have a base model 2013 VW CC that I want to upgrade with features from the higher R-Line trim package (proximity sensors, parking sensor, backup camera, etc.)

Is that a thing? Would the dealership do that or would I have to find a third party to do it for me? :jbhmm:
 

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I have a odd question:

I have a base model 2013 VW CC that I want to upgrade with features from the higher R-Line trim package (proximity sensors, parking sensor, backup camera, etc.)

Is that a thing? Would the dealership do that or would I have to find a third party to do it for me? :jbhmm:
Some dealerships can do it, really depends on how fancy the the sensors are. if your car's panels and bumper covers already have the cut outs for the sensors, I'm sure the dealership could do it, but they're going to charge out the ass for labor. They're also not going to be perfectly color matched to the car if they're mounted to the painted part of the bumper cover.
 
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I was thinking to do this. I may try to put it on myself too. Have you done one before? I've done alot of auto work but never one of these.
I have never done exhaust work on my own just out of inexperience but these look like they will bolt up without wielding


These converters will bolt up to any header (factory or aftermarket) and any exhaust (factory or aftermarket). These pipes also retain the factory Oxygen sensor location.
 

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Ok. You have disc brakes. Should be more simple imo. Take off the wheel, inspect the caliper, then inspect the brake shoe. It could be worn, or it could be something where you can push it back with a screwdriver, there might be something (dirt+oil) causing it to be seized and not open and close correctly. Worst case scenario you could remove the shoe and put it back in, or replace if needed. You have a bike tool or a set of allan/hex keys right? And maybe a screwdriver?
 

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:snoop:I drive a 2011 chevy hhr and had the lower steering shaft replaced.

as soon as I hit the road I got an error code that said "SERVICE ESC"

I go back to the mechanic and he used his scanner to erase it. nothing.

he tried multiple times. nothing.

I go to a second mechanic. he used his scanner. nothing.

:dahell:what can I do to erase this code?

Electronic Stability Control? Is there a stabilitrak message on the driver information screen? If it won't clear, you might have a broken wire(s).
 

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I have a odd question:

I have a base model 2013 VW CC that I want to upgrade with features from the higher R-Line trim package (proximity sensors, parking sensor, backup camera, etc.)

Is that a thing? Would the dealership do that or would I have to find a third party to do it for me? :jbhmm:
It's doable but it's not cheap. They'd have to use VCDS to add the coding, you'd need the backup camera (which is built into the VW logo/handle on the back), the harness (which frequently breaks and renders the back up camera inop because the wires are routed thru the trunk hinges), and maybe the head unit if VCDS can't code it. You'd also need to check and see if the inputs for the backup camera are even present in the module which is located on the right rear side of the trunk underneath the trunk liner. If it's there, great, if not, you'd need that as well. And that doesn't even mention the bumper, paint, the harnesses, and the sensors.
 

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Well first this other shop says my oil pan is cracked or something, then they going to replace it and then like :hubie: the oil cooler leaking as well :francis: took it to my main mechanic and the rest is emergency savings history :wow:

Yikes. What car do you have?
 
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