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Replying to: sandman46 (Dec 18, 2008 6:41 pm) GM's lack of help when my car was falling apart was disappointing. They have not received another dime from me and I think some of their cars are pretty decent. When my Dad was looking for a new car after having a string of Oldsmobiles and Buicks, I let him towards a Mercury Grand Marquis.. good car so far! Mark
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...several of you guys still posting here. I used to post under the screen name jefferyg, but we've moved twice in the past year, and it was easier to start over from scratch. Mark and Sandman, I couldn't agree with you more on the GM issue. Outside of a Vette, which I'll never be able to afford, I can't think of any GM product that would be even a remote contender if I were actually looking to buy something in the near future. Several of their new models look sharp, but that's not enough to swing me. I traded again a few months ago. I had an 07 Civic EX and believe it or not, I traded it for an 06 Explorer XLT with leather. The size of the civic was a major issue. I kept banging my knee getting in and out of it. Also the gas mileage was disappointing. Early on I got really good mpg on the highway, but the longer I had the car the worse the numbers got. Interestingly, I think it's actually costing me less to drive the Explorer. Insurance is A LOT cheaper, and I was able to get rid of a 94 Explorer. To top it off, the 06 Explorer is actually getting great mileage for an SUV. I'm averaging better than 20 mpg per tank! And who would have ever dreamed that gas would be back down to $1.53 a gallon! 
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The prices won't stay low as OPEC already is pulling back on output which should raise the price per barrel in the future...whenever that'll be. Still happy with my mileage on my '06 Civic LX but had a Accord rental this week after a terrible Malibu rental and the mileage wasn't that bad actually for a large car and I did notice the smoother shift points and seemless acceleration from the 2.5 engine. Would buy an Accord in a heartbeat but too big for my commuting needs and garage space and we'll be up to 4 autos in the family by the end of the year. Wife really wants an Elantra as her next car as does my oldest...the wife can afford one, the daughter can't. Should be a fun couple of weeks getting the oldest girl into something that she likes at her price point. Other girl very happy with her new Accent. Mark, we also had a 1980 Pontiac Parissiane (?) with an Olds diesel and it was a quirky car but my folks liked the large size and wanted to try a non-gasoline car. Within 2 years, they traded that puppy in on a similar gas powered Pontiac and were quite happy. Finally moved onto Grand Marquis's until passing on. Loved the Marquis and it was pretty roomy & comfortable as I recall. The Sandman 
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Replying to: mark156 (Dec 18, 2008 7:18 pm) Actually, I did laugh, because I was also one of the fools who bought an Olds Diesel Exploding Engine (in a '79 Chevy P/U). The engine blew up after a month, & 1000 miles from home. My next car, an early '80's mid-size Pontiac V6, had engine trouble after a few years, altho not as drastic. My experiences with a couple of late-60's Chrysler products were just as bad. I don't want to bash current American cars tho. I probably wouldn't buy one, but I wish luck to people here who have. And it's kind of sickening to see the Detroit auto-makers go down the tubes. Around the Boston area tho, about the only American vehicles you see are FS P/U's. Seems to be mostly Japanese or German, sometimes a volvo or saab, or the occasional Land Rover...... |
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Replying to: rayainsw (Dec 18, 2008 3:57 am) I stumble across this "Top Gear" episode that I' sure that you will enjoy: "Muscle Beach" in which the boys from Top Gear compare a Jag and a 300M to the British Vauxhall counterpart of Holden’s Commodore Clubsport R8 (AKA: G8). Most entertaining, however, I cringed at the sight of the three cars being driven at speed through the salt water along the edge of the beach.  And the winner is.... Part 1 Part 2
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Replying to: oregonboy (Dec 19, 2008 3:05 pm) The new Malibu supposedly has the quietest four-cylinder of any domestic sedan. That said, I have always thought that Honda's fours were smoother and quieter than anything else on the market. I think that all TPMS with the sensors on the tires probably require that the car be driven 15-20 minutes (after the tires have been reinflated) before the light will go out.
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After the attendant on the Florida Turnpike rest stop added the air to all four tires, the warning and the icon went out for about 20 or so miles then came back on and this time, we called Hertz to see about swapping the car out. Got to Ft. Pierce and they swappped out the car to an '08 Accord and reduced the bill by $50.00 for the problem and making us late for our noon appointment, which was a nice gesture on their part, totally surprised us. Turned the Accord back in this morning and the local office took off another $25.00 for the problem we had which really surprised and floored me...great customer service on their part and they also kept a satisfied customer for the next rental that we'll eventually need. Who said customer service was dead...rock on Hertz! The Sandman
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Replying to: corvette (Dec 19, 2008 3:24 pm) |
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moving in on ANdre territory. Car #4 for the family fleet came home with me today. It is the 2000 Acura TL. Nice cr, doesn't show it's age (especailly in the interior). Other than the 146,000 miles on it, seems much newer. But, have to compromise somewhere for $2,000. it does have brand new motor mounts, a fresh service from the Acura dealer, recent battery and Michelins. SO as long as th eimfamous Honda tranny doesn't blow on me, I should n't have to do anything to it for a while! Even has a hardwired XM unit in it. I will take it on my drive to work Monday. If I like it enough, might just keep it for myself (instead of passing along to my son) and beat it up for the winter. Probably not. Don't mind the high miles for him. It just clicked over 146,000 on my way home from VA, and may not hit 147,000 before my son graduates HS in June!
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Replying to: stickguy (Dec 20, 2008 12:58 pm) How about some pictures? |
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