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#2203 of 3244 Can't Bear to Part With my 94 GM by ragdollgirl Mar 02, 2004 (12:13 pm)
My husband, daughter, and son-in-law are all on my back about getting a new car. My 94 GM has over 184k miles on it, but it runs great and looks great. I, too, would like a new car, but you know, I just can't bring myself to part with this one. I have a funny feeling that I could get another car, same brand or not, and have loads of problems with it. I won't get anything for this baby, and hate to just give it away. It would break my heart. But I'm a very sentimental person, too much so for my own good, and I get too attached to my cars. My son-in-law even went so far as to say that he would take it for me and put it out of its misery! Can you believe that insult! It blows a little oil smoke and is getting those dreaded yellow places on the bumper where the paint is wearing off, and has some pretty big stone chips here and there, but what the heck? It's paid for and gets me where I want to go. The kids only go for German cars and won't hear of anything else. That's fine, but I've had less trouble with this GM than they've had with ANY of their cars! Just had to get this off my chest. Thanks for listening. Replies to this message: alston28 (Apr 18, 2004 4:42 pm)
#2204 of 3244 So keep it. by hotrodlincoln1 Mar 03, 2004 (7:35 am)
It does sound like you could use some new valve seals. They are a known weak point on the early 4.6's.
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#2206 of 3244 ragdollgirl -- Tell them: by harmar2 Mar 06, 2004 (6:47 pm)
"It's mine, it's paid for, it's not nickel-and-diming me to death, it runs fine for my needs, and I love it! So be quiet, already!" My wife almost cried when we got rid of a '71 Cutlass, too. She felt like we were leaving a child behind at the dealer's lot.   Too many people, in my view, spend too much of their time thinking they know what is best for others. Have you heard the saying, "If mama ain't happy, ain't no one happy!"? Well, the near obverse is just as true: "If mama's happy, that oughta be good enough for everyone else!" There is more to life than a new car in the garage.   (Perhaps that is heresy on a car-talk board? Gulp!)
#2207 of 3244 Right On - harmar2! by ragdollgirl Mar 08, 2004 (9:08 am)
There really IS more to life than a new car in the garage. You're right. Try telling that to my daughter/son-in-law. They hardly have 2 nickels to rub together as they're trying to get their aviation careers squared away, but they spend three quarters of their spare time looking at BMWs and Audis on the internet. I say "Get a life!" I know they'll come home with one very soon, albeit probably a used one, but unless you are talking about cars to them, they hardly listen. I feel my car will let me know when it's time to give it up. But for now, I just bought some touch-up paint and went out yesterday and painted every stone chip I could find. Voila! New car!
#2208 of 3244 BMW worries by dmers Mar 09, 2004 (7:05 am)
It's like I read in the 740 series BMW Edmonds site: "If you can't afford the maintanence of a BMW, you really should not be looking at this type of car."   The G Marquis is really one of the lowest total cost of ownership cars out there, despite what the car magazines say; though I admit it is not the most attractive car. Ford wants you to buy a Jag, Volvo or Lincoln LS if you want looks.   dmers
#2210 of 3244 Addendum: by dmers Mar 09, 2004 (7:08 am)
Most people will squeeze into a small 330 series BMW to say they are driving a German car. I feel interior size is a luxury in today's car market.   dmers
#2211 of 3244 03 GM Owner in Chicago by cfocfo Mar 12, 2004 (11:20 am)
Someone asked awhile ago about the New GM (RWD)in the Chicago Winters.   I too live in Chicago, drive an '03 GM, and can say that there is maybe 2 or 3 times a winter you will wish you had front wheel drive. (362 days you won't)   In my opinion, 2 or 3 times a year does not warrant FWD, AWD. They dump so much salt around here, that I don't think any snowfall under 4" has a chance of sticking to the road anyway. The bigger problem is rinsing the white salt film off you car every 3rd day.   I think the hype for these Jumbo AWD SUVs is ...... well .... a Soccer Mom and her money shall part.   Regarding the MPG - I have been getting 17/24 Regarding the Ride - I would like it to be "softer" as others have mentioned.   I was looking for Value, roominess, and safety, so the GM works well for me.
#2212 of 3244 BMW worries by danielj6 Mar 13, 2004 (6:07 am)
Those still able to appreciate car car value, in terms of room, safety, power, durability, comfort, reasonable maintenance costs and lower insurance premiums will choose Ford's CV/GM. Those looking for trendy, fashionable cars will lease or buy European.   It's not that German cars don't have some of the attributes outlined above, but American large sedans offer a lot more bang for the buck in the short and long term.   The issue that those driving European cars have larger incomes than those buying American models is not true in every case. I know people that work two jobs just to afford payments on their leased MB's, Audis and BMW 's.

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