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Replying to: makis (May 21, 2006 4:13 pm) I tried buying a U.S. company car(s) and have had nothing but headaches. First with a Ford mini-van, then a Pontiac Grand Prix, then with the Olds Aurora. Oh, and my daughter's first car which was a Ford Focus. I thought about it for a moment and told the mechanic I needed to look into warranty stuff (I didn't purchase a extended warranty....didn't feel I should have to for a "flagship" car). I drove over two blocks to Peterson Toyota and traded the Aurora and a '99 Grand Prix in on a '06 Le. I didn't haggle too much because they gave me $8k for the Aurora (luckily they didn't test drive it) and $3k for the Grand Prix (another lemon if there ever was one..I could write a book on that car). The Grand Prix was actually a "surplus" car because I now ride a bicycle to work and have a VW bus for buzzing around if needed. We got the LE for $15,800 and it does have a multi-disc player and then the standard fare...power windows, cruise, door locks, etc. Bottomline is dollars aside, the peace of mind of not having GM money pits is well worth any "extra" amount I may have paid. My wife absolutely loves the car and while it isn't quite the road car the Aurora it is 10 times the car overall. It is relatively quiet, simple, straightforward, easy to drive, comfortable, and just downright pleasant. It doesn't have 9 thousand buttons on the dash to complicate matters like the Olds and Grand Prix had. Peterson Toyota here in Boise is definitely worldclass in "paying attention" to customer service. The salesperson was friendly and not pushy...polished. This was far different than the GM dealers I dealt with. Could I have done better? Maybe, but crying over a few bucks just isn't worth it when one looks at the grand scheme of things. |
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and I'm really happy with it so far. My first new car. It's a nice ride. I even got the audio value package and all weather guard.
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Replying to: mizco (May 25, 2006 8:47 pm) Sounds like a decent deal too. We just got one too. They are nice!
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We paid $16,447.00 OTD on LE w/auto, side airbags and JBL stereo, with floor and trunk mats. it says 8 speakers, but thats really one set of 2-ways and two full ranges with two separate tweeters unless those are mini full ranges. If I figured it correctly, we paid an OTD price that was just barely over the invoice price itself. I think invoice was roughly $16,200.00 something with all the options. The only cons was rear view mirror was not tightened all the way and it was missing one valve stem cap. I know that we may have been able to get a little better deal, but we are happy.
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Replying to: mizco (May 25, 2006 8:47 pm)
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Replying to: joecarnut (May 27, 2006 7:55 am) |
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Replying to: cargirl13 (May 27, 2006 8:08 am) No I didn't get ABS or side airbags. |
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An LE with: auto ABS side/curtain airbags audio value 6 CD & cruise control alloy wheels & 3 yr-36K mile road hazard & tire warranty floor/trunk mats window tint & pinstripe (dealer option) 7 yr/100K mile powertrain warranty (only good at the selling dealership though) paid 16700 plus TTL; Dallas/Ft Worth area |
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Replying to: cargirl13 (May 27, 2006 8:08 am) I am planning to buy a LE, but i was wondering if the ABS would really be needed for me. This is my first car and i will be in Upstate Michigan (lots of snow), so do you think ABS will be worth the extra 300 bucks. Your advice will be very appreciated. Thanks K
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Replying to: kann (May 30, 2006 1:12 pm) I am looking at an LE as well. This is my first car and I am a new driver as well. I live in Massachusettes. People recommend ABS..I am concerned about safety..so I want to get ABS.. |
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