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celebrate Audi's 100th year

by steve_ on Wed Jun 10 19:46:54 PDT 2009

Toy Collector and Audi Combine to Celebrate Automaker's Centennial (Inside Line)

Where did the dealerships go?

by steve_ on Thu Apr 02 07:52:53 PDT 2009

Some got wiped out, like a bunch of off-topic posts. Please stick to the topic or you may find your participation in here restricted. Vegas is hurting and the foreclosures are spilling over to car sales: Centennial Hyundai closes six months after opening (LVRJ)

Cameras are just the beginning.

by vcheng on Tue Mar 10 12:29:47 PDT 2009

Well, it is all being done for our safety. from: http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2006/12/06/news/local/doc4575161ff3a91237138467.- - txt Police get assist from eyes in the sky By Tory Brecht | Wednesday, December 6, 2006 12:47 AM CST | Its technological eyes will get keener and more numerous as the Davenport Police Department expands its neighborhood camera surveillance plan, according to Chief Mike Bladel. An undisclosed number of portable and mobile cameras soon will supplement a pair of operational fixed-site surveillance cameras. The new cameras then will be hooked into a citywide wireless network allowing police to view live streaming video from their squad cars. In addition, the department will begin recording its captured video, allowing it to use as evidence to prosecute crimes. “We want to be adaptable enough to respond to changing crime patterns,” Bladel told the city council’s committee-of-the-whole Monday. “Cameras, I’d like to warn you, are not a silver bullet. However, they can aid our police work.” Already, cameras mounted on the Heritage high-rise building on West 3rd Street and in the 400 block of Harrison Street have assisted in making arrests for prostitution, public consumption of alcohol and loitering, Bladel said. As technology improves, so does law enforcement’s ability to utilize it to crack down on crime, Bladel said. The chief was careful not to reveal too much, responding to Alderman Keith Meyer’s question about whether the camera on the Heritage building could zoom in on the face of someone walking on the Centennial Bridge: “We really don’t want to demonstrate to the public our full capabilities, but, yes, it would be our goal to identify people from a long distance, and that is an achievable goal.” Several aldermen said they had mixed feelings, with concerns about “Big Brother” warring with the clearly demonstrated ability of the technology to help combat street crime. “I know there are concerns from the public about the ‘Big Brother’ syndrome,” said Alderman Bill Lynn, 5th Ward. Bladel asked aldermen to think about the number of stores and businesses that videotape customers and the ubiquity of cell phones with video and digital cameras on them. “This technology is not going to go away,” he said. “We have to embrace it and hold each other accountable to use it in a responsible manner. The reality is, with the police department, public oversight is there. The council has never failed to hold me accountable to them.” The chief noted all the camera work thus far has been accomplished with no consulting fees and using only around $10,000 of a $100,000 neighborhood camera enforcement budget. The department is partnering with the Raytheon Company for a six-month trial of the wireless network, which expires in February, and cooperating with the Iowa Department of Transportation on other infrastructure needs for cameras. Once the Raytheon pilot program ends, the wireless network would have to be funded through the police department’s regular budget. “We’re doing it right, but it takes time,” Bladel said. “We’re pushing this as fast as we can, but we’re doing it systematically, which will save money in the long run.” Tory Brecht can be contacted at (563) 383-2329 or tbrecht@qctimes.com. Camera types The Davenport Police Department soon will be using three types of surveillance cameras. They are: Fixed — Camera is expected to stay in a location for an extended period of time, often bolted down. Mobile — Camera can be moved relatively quickly and placed covertly, typically in targeted neighborhoods. Usually is left in place for a brief period of time. Portable — Camera can be moved immediately and may be a visible deterrent.

2009 Yaris 3 door liftback purchase 1/31/09

by LM65 on Sun Feb 01 01:09:30 PST 2009

I just purchased a 2009 Yaris 3 door liftback today. Very nice car! Here is the deal that I got: MSRP: 16,372.00 + $1295.00 desert protection package (dealer add on) = $17667.00 Optional equipment: Automatic, all weather guard package (CP), cruise control, keyless entry, power package (PQ), floor mats, rear bumper protector, arm rest, rear spoiler. Color: Black Sand Pearl Got them down to $14,750 minus $750 cash back = $14,000 plus $626.25 in fees, plus $1189.47 in taxes. Total... $16565.72. Plus I got 6.75% interest for 48 months through Toyota. I got this deal at Centennial Toyota in Las Vegas, Nevada

Re: CX-9 Towing [tbo01]

by abpelch1 on Wed Nov 05 13:37:38 PST 2008

I replaced my factory tow hitch with a class III Hidden Hitch from etrailer, and like yours it sits a little below the factory cutout in the bumper. It is a little lower than I would like, but I have not had any issues other than having to twist the chains to avoid dragging them on the ground. A ball mount with a 2" rise allows my 07 Starcraft Centennial 3606 popup to sit so level & with such little sag in the CX9 that the guys at the RV dealership asked if I had airbags installed. I replaced the stock 4-pin wiring harness with a 7-pin to allow for the installation of my Tekonsha Prodigy brake controller. My popup has a GVW of 2780lbs with a GVWR of 3750, which should be no problem falling within with the 4000lb hitch rating & the Aussie tow specs. My primary concern is the 389lb trailer tongue weight, which is really pushing the 400lb rating of the hitch. to solve that I'm just going to make sure I pack more weight in the back of the trailer. I do not feel the need to install sway bars or load distributors through my towing experiences so far, which include highway driving at 75mph and curvy backroads in 90+ degree Nevada heat. The CX-9 appears to be up to the task.

Re: Here's the Deals I worked for a 2008 4Matic R-320 CD I & R-350 [joeslacker]

by heris on Fri Jul 18 03:28:32 PDT 2008

Joe, the R320 we did buy was never titled. We are the first owners, however, it was used as a courtesy car by Centennial Imports in Pensacola, Florida. I was told that only the service manager drove it. Who knows? I have to really commend this company because they advertised that this car was blue tooth ready, but the cradle was missing. They actually sent me a brand new cradle after the sale. You know after you sign the paperwork they didn't have to do squat, but they did. They also included the large MB rubber hex mat that covers the back 'trunk' space with the back seats down. This thing is awesome! Of course, it also has the cover, etc. inside. As for the 2009's coming out. Are you kidding me? I'm going to check this out. Who knows what deals may be out there? Last month, we bought an '08 Hyundai Elantra, too. Darling Husband was going to drive this to work for the next year and we would then pass it down to our 16 year old when he's able to drive alone. The Elantra was getting 32 mpg, which is a might bit better than the 15 mpg he was getting on our Tundra. (Gotta' keep the truck for the boat! It's a shame this R-Class couldn't pull a boat.) Anyway, two weeks after the deal, the rebates came out for the '09 Sonata, a step up in size (like the Accord) and much better looking. I got a deal on the '09 Sonata and had worked such a great deal on the Elantra, that trading up cost us only $2,800 out the door. DH did it because this car has a power package, blue tooth, and some other gizmos that the Elantra did not. Considering it all, we ended up buying a brand new Sonata '09, with popular equipment group, mud guards, blue tooth for $16,700 out the door!!!!! I told you this because I'm just 'wondering' if a deal could be worked on an '09 if it would be worth it. You're right about the cost of diesel and the extra $1,000 bucks. I've done the math and for what I drive and knowing when we'd trade, I should have gone with the R-350, I do believe. Plus, it would have been quieter. I just don't know if it would have the same pick up as the R-320, which is awesome on the Interstate to drive. I know it's no sports car, but it has more power than the Sienna I was driving. I hate to jerk DH around, but I'm going to check out the '09's and see if they'd be worth the hassel to trade this year. DH told me that he would take this one next year.... so, we shall see.