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Replying to: a3d (Jan 17, 2006 12:07 pm) Please forgive me for my frustration, but in the last two weeks my two beloved Oldsmobiles (each running beautifully on the GM 3800 engine with over 140K on each) have been totaled and I am now faced with replacing them. A3D
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Replying to: a3d (Jan 20, 2006 4:13 pm) Be SURE to follow the posting format just above the post box so that they have all the information they need. And don't be shy about reposting if you don't get an answer right away. Good luck and let us know what happens. |
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Replying to: a3d (Jan 17, 2006 10:23 am) This car should be easy to service and repair as there is plenty of room under the hood and the rear wheel drive puts the engine and transmission where they are easy to get at. |
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Replying to: a3d (Jan 17, 2006 10:23 am) As for the hauling you did, having such a big, strong car is nice isn't it?  All that style, space, and power, yet you don't have to drive the dime a dozen Tahoe or Expedition like everyone else...and you can even tow almost as much, or more, than them if the car is equipped properly. When these cars have the full tow package from the factory, including a mechanical (vs. electronic) cooling fan, stiffer supension, and other tow bits like lower rear gears, they're actually rated to tow 7000 pounds. It's less if they're not tow pack cars (most aren't), but all can still tow. Like you mentioned, having your mechanic do a once over would be the best idea. So, have it checked out, and if you end up buying it, drive it for a while, then make sure to check it out again and continually just to make sure there are no leaks, etc...basically like any used car. |
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Pat, sis, and beach, Thanks for your comments and suggestions. The KBB for the '94 Fleetwood (Private Party Value) is $6,420 for Excellent condition and the Suggested Retail Value for Excellent condition is $8,340. The private sellers want $7,000. If my mechanic gives me a positive report on the car and condition of the drive train, ball joints, etc., I will probably give them the 7K. I do wonder about the distinction between "Excellent" and "Good" condition and may offer $6,500 depending on the mechanic's report.  The Real-World Trade-In Values forum is currently undergoing a database update so I can't post right now, but I will as soon as I can and let you know what they think. Thanks again. A3D
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Replying to: a3d (Jan 22, 2006 6:42 am) As for the Excellent vs. Good rating, think of it this way: I just bought ANOTHER Fleetwood (  ), this time a '95 model with 117k miles on it. Obviously has been garaged, the paint is beautiful and not a single molding or emblem is faded, plus it drives very tight and doesn't feel anywhere near having over 100k miles on it. So, technically, it would be "Excellent" in my book, except there's a few minor things like the kick panel under the steering wheel needs re-attached, there's a small scrape on the underside edge of the front bumper, and there's 2 small wear marks on the driver's seat leather--so, in essence, it honestly falls under the "Good" category. If everything is like new and you won't have to touch a thing from the start, that's "Excellent". But if it's a lot like that, but has various little things like wear marks on the seat and a loose trim piece here of there, then it's probably "Good". BTW...mine was advertised for $4995 cash at a used car dealer near where I live (was a trade-in at a new car dealer down the road, then got bought by this smaller used car place). Edmunds said $5100 dealer retail, but since I knew it needed a few minor things, I offered $4500 cash and got it--a great deal, considering how nice a car it is. But, yeah, have your mechanic check it out and even if there's one or two minor things that may need attention sometime, go for it--and the $6500 would be a great price to offer, even having just seen the pics and knowing the mileage on my part. Good luck  Oh, here's a couple pics of my new one...   Doing a great job keeping the '93 Fleetwood and the '92 Roadmaster company
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Replying to: beach15 (Jan 22, 2006 1:44 pm) Thanks for your advice and comments. A3D
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Replying to: a3d (Jan 23, 2006 10:58 am) Great color combo and definately one of the easiest to keep clean
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Replying to: beach15 (Jan 23, 2006 12:57 pm) 33T Top Color-Light, Driftwood Metallic 33U Exterior Color-Primary, Light Driftwood Metallic 52I Interior Trim, Lt Neutral (1) The only one I couldn't decode was a listing "YM1"...can anyone help me with that one? Although the rest of the interior is great and in keeping with a 32K mile auto, the leather on the front seat driver side shows more wear. Suggest a leather cleaner/restorer product? Thanks for your input. A3D
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Replying to: a3d (Jan 24, 2006 3:04 am)
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