What did you do with your Z today IV

JARblue · 06-23-2012, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I'm wearing a z shirt, honda hat, and driving a mustang. Lol

Totally missed this earlier

Done with yard work. Have decided not to wash the car because we're heading to San Antonio in a bit for the remainder of the weekend. See you guys on Monday

JARblue · 06-23-2012, 10:18 AM

Morning guyZ and galZ

I'm heading out to mow the yard before it gets ridiculously hot.

Here's a picture from our ATX Z gathering last night with random Dodge Caliber (sorry, Ms. Pint, for slacking and to everyone else for the blurry iPhone pic

)

onzedge · 06-23-2012, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Morning guyZ and galZ

I'm heading out to mow the yard before it gets ridiculously hot.

Here's a picture from our ATX Z gathering last night with random Dodge Caliber (sorry, Ms. Pint, for slacking and to everyone else for the blurry iPhone pic

)

Pintsize725 · 06-23-2012, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Morning guyZ and galZ

I'm heading out to mow the yard before it gets ridiculously hot.

Here's a picture from our ATX Z gathering last night with random Dodge Caliber (sorry, Ms. Pint, for slacking and to everyone else for the blurry iPhone pic

)

Thanks sir! Next time we'll do pictures first.

Have a blessed day everyone! I'm hitting the road with some tunes.

gurneyeagle · 06-23-2012, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pintsize725

Thanks sir! Next time we'll do pictures first.

Have a blessed day everyone! I'm hitting the road with some tunes.

You guys need to back into your parking spots. Where did you have the meet?

gurneyeagle · 06-23-2012, 05:56 PM

Hi all, hope your weekend is going well.

It's been a busy day of car shopping for mrs. gurney. First, we had a killer breakfast at a local restaurant called Harry's.

After breakfast, we hit the Mazda dealer first to test drive a CX-5. Both of us were surprised with how much we liked the car. It was tight, roomy enough for us, looked good. Biggest gripe was the dealer. We had to complete a customer bio, provide drivers licenses, and endure a speach on what the car could do. Oh, and the salesman I made the appointment with was busy with someone else, so we got pushed off to another salesman. We followed the exact route he wanted to go, and the whole time I had the feeling the guy didn't trust us. When we got back, we were grilled by the sales manager as to why we should buy the car today. Jeez.

Next, we were off the the Honda dealership to test drive the CR-V. If there was ever an example of how to win over a customer, these guys wrote the book. The guy was paged, showed-up in less than a minute, and the FIRST thing he did was introduce himself and thank us for coming out today.

He then led us over to a CR-V in the showroom, and asked us to wait while he pulled-out a CR-V to test drive in the exact color combo we wanted. He pulled the car around and we jumped in. He said take it where ever we wanted. No time limit, no set route. After the drive, he said let him know what we decided,and if the CR-V was our choice, he'd start looking for exactly what we wanted when we were ready to deal. This was also the only dealer that provided a killer price over the internet.

The Honda dealer and the Mazda dealer are owned by the same people.

We then headed over to the Acura dealer. As requested, we called and let the salesman know we were headed over to test drive the RDX and gave him the time we'd be there.

We rolled in within five minutes of the time stated, and proceeded to wait 20 minutes because no one could find the guy. At this point the sales manager comes over and says he'll personally go look for the guy. Ten minutes later, I go up to another salesman, and tell him all I want to do is test drive an RDX, and that we've been waiting for 30 minutes for our salesman.

The guy apologizes, walks into his office, and comes out with the keys to an RDX demo. He hands the keys to me, and says "go enjoy". He told me to take the car for as long as I needed. He didn't even come with us! When we got back, it took another ten minutes to find someone to give the keys back to.

Looks like mrs. gurney wants the CR-V which costs about $11k less than RDX. I want the RDX, but it's her car. I guess I shouldn't complain.

Tomorrow is the 30+ car cruise to Galveston. It should be a blast!

happytheman · 06-23-2012, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

Hi all, hope your weekend is going well.

It's been a busy day of car shopping for mrs. gurney. First, we had a killer breakfast at a local restaurant called Harry's.

After breakfast, we hit the Mazda dealer first to test drive a CX-5. Both of us were surprised with how much we liked the car. It was tight, roomy enough for us, looked good. Biggest gripe was the dealer. We had to complete a customer bio, provide drivers licenses, and endure a speach on what the car could do. Oh, and the salesman I made the appointment with was busy with someone else, so we got pushed off to another salesman. We followed the exact route he wanted to go, and the whole time I had the feeling the guy didn't trust us. When we got back, we were grilled by the sales manager as to why we should buy the car today. Jeez.

Next, we were off the the Honda dealership to test drive the CR-V. If there was ever an example of how to win over a customer, these guys wrote the book. The guy was paged, showed-up in less than a minute, and the FIRST thing he did was introduce himself and thank us for coming out today.

He then led us over to a CR-V in the showroom, and asked us to wait while he pulled-out a CR-V to test drive in the exact color combo we wanted. He pulled the car around and we jumped in. He said take it where ever we wanted. No time limit, no set route. After the drive, he said let him know what we decided,and if the CR-V was our choice, he'd start looking for exactly what we wanted when we were ready to deal. This was also the only dealer that provided a killer price over the internet.

The Honda dealer and the Mazda dealer are owned by the same people.

We then headed over to the Acura dealer. As requested, we called and let the salesman know we were headed over to test drive the RDX and gave him the time we'd be there.

We rolled in within five minutes of the time stated, and proceeded to wait 20 minutes because no one could find the guy. At this point the sales manager comes over and says he'll personally go look for the guy. Ten minutes later, I go up to another salesman, and tell him all I want to do is test drive an RDX, and that we've been waiting for 30 minutes for our salesman.

The guy apologizes, walks into his office, and comes out with the keys to an RDX demo. He hands the keys to me, and says "go enjoy". He told me to take the car for as long as I needed. He didn't even come with us! When we got back, it took another ten minutes to find someone to give the keys back to.

Looks like mrs. gurney wants the CR-V which costs about $11k less than RDX. I want the RDX, but it's her car. I guess I shouldn't complain.

Tomorrow is the 30+ car cruise to Galveston. It should be a blast!

I have found the Mazda dealers to be pompous a$$es, just as you did....and as far as the Honda dealers, I had the most pressure free enjoyable experience when I bought my CRX (fun car) way back in the day!

I have never called ahead to tell anyone I wanted to test drive a vehicle. Did you do that in opes that the process would be smoother?

alcheng · 06-23-2012, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

Hi all, hope your weekend is going well.

It's been a busy day of car shopping for mrs. gurney. First, we had a killer breakfast at a local restaurant called Harry's.

After breakfast, we hit the Mazda dealer first to test drive a CX-5. Both of us were surprised with how much we liked the car. It was tight, roomy enough for us, looked good. Biggest gripe was the dealer. We had to complete a customer bio, provide drivers licenses, and endure a speach on what the car could do. Oh, and the salesman I made the appointment with was busy with someone else, so we got pushed off to another salesman. We followed the exact route he wanted to go, and the whole time I had the feeling the guy didn't trust us. When we got back, we were grilled by the sales manager as to why we should buy the car today. Jeez.

Next, we were off the the Honda dealership to test drive the CR-V. If there was ever an example of how to win over a customer, these guys wrote the book. The guy was paged, showed-up in less than a minute, and the FIRST thing he did was introduce himself and thank us for coming out today.

He then led us over to a CR-V in the showroom, and asked us to wait while he pulled-out a CR-V to test drive in the exact color combo we wanted. He pulled the car around and we jumped in. He said take it where ever we wanted. No time limit, no set route. After the drive, he said let him know what we decided,and if the CR-V was our choice, he'd start looking for exactly what we wanted when we were ready to deal. This was also the only dealer that provided a killer price over the internet.

The Honda dealer and the Mazda dealer are owned by the same people.

We then headed over to the Acura dealer. As requested, we called and let the salesman know we were headed over to test drive the RDX and gave him the time we'd be there.

We rolled in within five minutes of the time stated, and proceeded to wait 20 minutes because no one could find the guy. At this point the sales manager comes over and says he'll personally go look for the guy. Ten minutes later, I go up to another salesman, and tell him all I want to do is test drive an RDX, and that we've been waiting for 30 minutes for our salesman.

The guy apologizes, walks into his office, and comes out with the keys to an RDX demo. He hands the keys to me, and says "go enjoy". He told me to take the car for as long as I needed. He didn't even come with us! When we got back, it took another ten minutes to find someone to give the keys back to.

Looks like mrs. gurney wants the CR-V which costs about $11k less than RDX. I want the RDX, but it's her car. I guess I shouldn't complain.

Tomorrow is the 30+ car cruise to Galveston. It should be a blast!

It's the end of the month, I am not surprised the Mazda dealer has to push to meet the quota.... LOL

But I am surprised when Acura, the premium brand of Honda, provide such an below average service…

kenchan · 06-23-2012, 12:41 PM

hey everyone!

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce

The nice thing about having the mic in the cup holder instead of near the glass is not getting harsh sound reflected from the glass. The cup holder is a more neutral sound position.

Enjoy your drive Mr.kenchan.

Good morning crew

Mrs.GaleForce and I are taking Mini GaleForce to Mosport today. This will be his first time at a race track out of the womb.

Have a great weekend everyone. Stay safe.

hey thanks, mr.gale. i had a great drive.

the tripod mount transferred more vibration (only certain cycles) so i need to put a pad between the metal bracket i made and the bottom of the recorder. hummm.... and you're right, the position is very neutral.

have found there with mini-gale!

i changed the Z's oil with my micro-kenchan this am after the drive. and recycle all the old oil i had.

also got 2 bottles of Dot3/4 for my G and a spare bottle of 5W30.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Morning guyZ and galZ

I'm heading out to mow the yard before it gets ridiculously hot.

Here's a picture from our ATX Z gathering last night with random Dodge Caliber (sorry, Ms. Pint, for slacking and to everyone else for the blurry iPhone pic

)

looks like you had a great time!

GaleForce · 06-23-2012, 12:03 PM

This is happening right now. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1340470977.642130.jpg

happytheman · 06-23-2012, 12:58 PM

Yeah hey Ken

That suction cup mount looks sick! What switches do you have there in your console?

kenchan · 06-23-2012, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happytheman

Yeah hey Ken

That suction cup mount looks sick! What switches do you have there in your console?

that's not a suction cup mount...

Pintsize725 · 06-23-2012, 02:54 PM

Phew, finally done with errands. I think this is the most I've driven my Z in one day.

kenchan · 06-23-2012, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pintsize725

Phew, finally done with errands. I think this is the most I've driven my Z in one day.

i got done cleaning the house and half of laundry. now need to pickup my kid from school.. but will use my G.

(well, i will ck weather first cause i just cleaned her last night).

happytheman · 06-23-2012, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

that's not a suction cup mount...

Damn I feel stupid. I totally didn't mean to say suction cup.....because its obviously not. I must've been drunk this morning!

I still mean what I said tho. The cup mount looks awesome.

06-23-2012, 10:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
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06-23-2012, 05:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
gurneyeagle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston/Saint Augustine Posts: 2,681 Drives: '18 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 20215	Hi all, hope your weekend is going well. It's been a busy day of car shopping for mrs. gurney. First, we had a killer breakfast at a local restaurant called Harry's. After breakfast, we hit the Mazda dealer first to test drive a CX-5. Both of us were surprised with how much we liked the car. It was tight, roomy enough for us, looked good. Biggest gripe was the dealer. We had to complete a customer bio, provide drivers licenses, and endure a speach on what the car could do. Oh, and the salesman I made the appointment with was busy with someone else, so we got pushed off to another salesman. We followed the exact route he wanted to go, and the whole time I had the feeling the guy didn't trust us. When we got back, we were grilled by the sales manager as to why we should buy the car today. Jeez. Next, we were off the the Honda dealership to test drive the CR-V. If there was ever an example of how to win over a customer, these guys wrote the book. The guy was paged, showed-up in less than a minute, and the FIRST thing he did was introduce himself and thank us for coming out today. He then led us over to a CR-V in the showroom, and asked us to wait while he pulled-out a CR-V to test drive in the exact color combo we wanted. He pulled the car around and we jumped in. He said take it where ever we wanted. No time limit, no set route. After the drive, he said let him know what we decided,and if the CR-V was our choice, he'd start looking for exactly what we wanted when we were ready to deal. This was also the only dealer that provided a killer price over the internet. The Honda dealer and the Mazda dealer are owned by the same people. We then headed over to the Acura dealer. As requested, we called and let the salesman know we were headed over to test drive the RDX and gave him the time we'd be there. We rolled in within five minutes of the time stated, and proceeded to wait 20 minutes because no one could find the guy. At this point the sales manager comes over and says he'll personally go look for the guy. Ten minutes later, I go up to another salesman, and tell him all I want to do is test drive an RDX, and that we've been waiting for 30 minutes for our salesman. The guy apologizes, walks into his office, and comes out with the keys to an RDX demo. He hands the keys to me, and says "go enjoy". He told me to take the car for as long as I needed. He didn't even come with us! When we got back, it took another ten minutes to find someone to give the keys back to. Looks like mrs. gurney wants the CR-V which costs about $11k less than RDX. I want the RDX, but it's her car. I guess I shouldn't complain. Tomorrow is the 30+ car cruise to Galveston. It should be a blast! __________________ Waiting on the Z35! SOLD - 2011 Gun Metallic Touring 7AT w Sports Pkg & Nav, Nismo Bumper and Rims, RC Grille, RC Brake Ducts, H&R Spacers, Painted Door Hdls, GTR Start Button, Nav By-Pass, EVO R Fog Light, CF Ducktail, CF Interior Trim

06-23-2012, 12:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
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happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1823	Yeah hey Ken That suction cup mount looks sick! What switches do you have there in your console? __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

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Pintsize725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin Posts: 14,196 Drives: 2016 Mazda 6 Rep Power: 211845	Phew, finally done with errands. I think this is the most I've driven my Z in one day. __________________ Tracie

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