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Re: mr. badinfinity... [eagle34]
by badinfinity
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Feb 12, 2008 (4:50 pm)
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Replying to: eagle34 (Feb 12, 2008 3:43 pm)
I would never put someone that I cared about in a QX56. Buy some life insurance.
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- #640 of 764
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Re: mr. badinfinity... [keg97]
by badinfinity
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Feb 12, 2008 (4:55 pm)
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Replying to: keg97 (Feb 12, 2008 3:31 pm)
You can not think of ONE thing the Caddy has that the Q does not??
Ummmm.... let's see???
Oh, I know B R A K E S?
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Re: 2008 QX45 Transmission Temperature Gauge [brad701]
by badinfinity
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Feb 12, 2008 (5:08 pm)
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Replying to: brad701 (Feb 11, 2008 4:41 pm)
That was funny! The part about going off a cliff. Actually I drive a Mercedes S550 which is o.k. I bought the Escalade for my girlfriend because we have a baby and I wanted something safe. My sole purpose is to WARN THE PUBLIC HOW DANGEROUS THESE VEHICLES ARE AND MAYBE SAVE A LIFE not to sell Escalades THESE BRAKE PROBLEMS ARE VERY REAL. When I first started this Nissan (& Infinity) were trying to ignore these problems. These brake failures are well documented with the Dept. of Highway Safety. There have been recalls, buybacks and lawsuits. I really don't care what you drive, as long as you know what your risks are. Do some research, there are many many web pages of these problems. 
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- #642 of 764
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Re: mr. badinfinity... [badinfinity]
by eagle34
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Feb 12, 2008 (5:10 pm)
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Replying to: badinfinity (Feb 12, 2008 4:55 pm)
That's not true you forgot the Caddy also has overhead storage for Tupac's greatest hits cd and additional bins for gold crunk teeth. Yeaaaaah!
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- #643 of 764
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Re: mr. badinfinity... [badinfinity]
by keg97
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Feb 12, 2008 (6:43 pm)
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Replying to: badinfinity (Feb 12, 2008 4:55 pm)
Damn...now I know why my heels were all torn up after my QX test drive...having to stop Fred Flintstone style 
The question has been asked, but have you even looked at the new '08 QX. There is no doubt that the '04/05's had some issues, but even Consumer Reports notes their dramatic improvement.
Personally, I love that the new GM SUVs come with an internal fireplace....you can't control when the fire starts, but hey...you can get it for those nice romantic getaways with your lady 
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- #644 of 764
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Re: 2008 QX45 Transmission Temperature Gauge [badinfinity]
by keg97
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Feb 12, 2008 (7:06 pm)
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Replying to: badinfinity (Feb 12, 2008 4:47 pm)
Do me a favor...check edmunds.com and look at their depreciation rating for the Escalade and compare it to the QX. Look at the cost per mile. Actually, you may not want to look b/c your argument will be gone.
As an aside, I clearly describe that we test drove the Escalade several times....and we're still choosing the QX...and no it is not the 15K (actually more like 3-4K) since the Escalade is going for several grand below invoice while the QX is well above invoice.
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Re: mr. badinfinity... [eagle34]
by akboss
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Feb 13, 2008 (12:41 pm)
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Replying to: eagle34 (Feb 12, 2008 3:43 pm)
I'd like to point out something about this comment in specific by eagle34:
"Where are GM hybrid owners going to be in 3 or 4 years when those batteries and electronics crap out and need replacing."
I am personally in great support of the next stage of automotive development, for many reasons. In the interim period between the QX56 (which needs all of its towing ability to bring along an oil refinery) and 'emissions-free green energy', we have hybrids. While the technology isn't perfect, it is better than what we have. Speaking of 'old technology' in bashing the GM SUV's, consider that ALL vehicles not using a hybrid system are building on a motor that has been relatively unchanged since the late 1800's. Hybrid batteries are getting better, Toyota has had no significant battery system replacements in its Prius sedan, released to Japan in 1997. That's 10 years ago and its still purring! No moving parts? How is that unreliable! I'll send a post card when you're at the mechanics or the gas station.
I would be interested to hear what some others think about hybrid technology, in support or otherwise...would you buy a hybrid QX if it existed?
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Re: mr. badinfinity... [akboss]
by keg97
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Feb 13, 2008 (3:00 pm)
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Replying to: akboss (Feb 13, 2008 12:41 pm)
We would strongly consider purchasing a hybrid QX. I would obviously do the math and see what kind of premium we're paying for the hybrid and try to figure out how long it would take to earn back that premium. Likely we'd pay a little extra premium to make the statement of going hybrid, but not much over a grand or 1500.
Also, I would NEVER buy a hybrid QX if they put all those nasty decals over the vehicle that GM is doing. I hate to bash GM, but even when they do something admirable, they whore it up to the point where it looks just like a two dollar prostitute. Very disappointing....
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Re: mr. badinfinity... [akboss]
by eagle34
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Feb 13, 2008 (3:21 pm)
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Replying to: akboss (Feb 13, 2008 12:41 pm)
I know I have bashed the GM products but actually have driven GM trucks from 85 to 07. Great trucks besides a couple of trannys and alternators. I usually get 100000 miles out them and trade up. I buy vehicles for specific purposes. I would never tow with an suv because I've always had trucks so my suv uses have always been travel and comfort. Wouldn't care if QX tow capacity was 500lb. I personally would not buy a large hybrid vehicle from GM. I would buy a small Toyota or Honda hybrid because I feel they have more development and real world time in this department. Why buy a Tahoe hybrid to get 20mpg when a 4runner or mdx will get you 19 or 20mpg without the added expense or growing pains of new technology. I still remember the old GM converted 6.2 conventional to diesel engine woes and the earlier cadillac V-8-6-4 deativated engines and have to think maybe this too is a band aid approach to better fuel economy with their hybrids. I do feel the automotive world is on the brink of some great strides in alternative energy sources but don't think GM will be the leader.
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