Cavedog
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- Mustang gt convertible G90 Genesis SC430 Lexus Honda Ridgeline
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It is amazing what the new technology can do. Currently in my stable are a Genesis G90 5lt, Honda Ridgeline, Lexus Sc430 and an Lexus RX330. Lots of similarities and differences. Two have acc that are very easy to change modes while driving. Mustang has voice controls the others don't. Really like that. Two have distance warning in the front and rear. Why the Mustang only on the rear? All have power seat with power back. Why not Mustang? Mirrors dip in reverse. Why not Mustang? I worked around that by setting up one seat setting with both mirrors pointing down. On my first fuel up I couldn't find the fuel door release. I pulled away from the pump and checked the onboard manual. I couldn't find any mention of a release button. I fooled around with the door and when I pushed it it pooped open. There is a fill just like the Honda but with out a locking mechanism. I haven't tried to program the garage door opener yet. The RX330 worked perfectly, never could get the Honda or Genesis to work. I hope it will be easy to program.
I bought the car because I wanted a Grand Touring convertible. It has performed quite well. It has been getting better gas milage than the SC430 with an extra 180 hp to boot. There aren't many GT convertibles with a v8, only Lexus LC500, way too expensive. There are a lot of Geman models. My experiences with German has been less than bad. That only left Mustang and Corvette. Too tight of a fit for me in the vette. The Mustang won out. Plenty of room, a back for essentials and a trunk that stays the same size with the top down as opposed to the SC430. I never planned on a track day or improving performance in any way. It's main use will be seeing the sites and smelling cut grass and road kills on weekend road trips.
I ran into a problem this last weekend. I tried to set up a navigation destination. I spoke the destination several times and the results were pathetic. I spoke the st number , st name and city. Nav didn't come any where close. I tried city only and that was found. It screwed up only once by taking me two exits passed where I needed to get off the interstate.
This is where things got messed up. I left home after I orally promgrammed navigation the city to go to. I noticed stereo was playing the same song over again. I use the usb function, don't need any of the internet stuff. I currently use my thumb drive with just shy of 2800 songs, just my favorites. I pulled over and began pushing buttons. I pulled the drive and reinstalled, same problem. I got into menus and found a category list, pushed it all the music showed up. I didn't have to listen to The Weight all day. The navigation voice has disappeared. Turned on voice and tones, raised the volume. Still no luck. It must be muted. I just have to figure out how to unite. This thing won't allow me to type u n m u t e.
All in all the Mustang has been working out just fine. It's a much better car than my first new car a 1965 Mustang, 120 hp six, three by the knee, AM radio manual steering and brakes, $2400. I wouldn't want it back. A glorified Falcon. The cost of the 65 wouldn't cover the state and local taxes of the new one.
I bought the car because I wanted a Grand Touring convertible. It has performed quite well. It has been getting better gas milage than the SC430 with an extra 180 hp to boot. There aren't many GT convertibles with a v8, only Lexus LC500, way too expensive. There are a lot of Geman models. My experiences with German has been less than bad. That only left Mustang and Corvette. Too tight of a fit for me in the vette. The Mustang won out. Plenty of room, a back for essentials and a trunk that stays the same size with the top down as opposed to the SC430. I never planned on a track day or improving performance in any way. It's main use will be seeing the sites and smelling cut grass and road kills on weekend road trips.
I ran into a problem this last weekend. I tried to set up a navigation destination. I spoke the destination several times and the results were pathetic. I spoke the st number , st name and city. Nav didn't come any where close. I tried city only and that was found. It screwed up only once by taking me two exits passed where I needed to get off the interstate.
This is where things got messed up. I left home after I orally promgrammed navigation the city to go to. I noticed stereo was playing the same song over again. I use the usb function, don't need any of the internet stuff. I currently use my thumb drive with just shy of 2800 songs, just my favorites. I pulled over and began pushing buttons. I pulled the drive and reinstalled, same problem. I got into menus and found a category list, pushed it all the music showed up. I didn't have to listen to The Weight all day. The navigation voice has disappeared. Turned on voice and tones, raised the volume. Still no luck. It must be muted. I just have to figure out how to unite. This thing won't allow me to type u n m u t e.
All in all the Mustang has been working out just fine. It's a much better car than my first new car a 1965 Mustang, 120 hp six, three by the knee, AM radio manual steering and brakes, $2400. I wouldn't want it back. A glorified Falcon. The cost of the 65 wouldn't cover the state and local taxes of the new one.
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