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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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Replying to: stickguy (Dec 20, 2008 12:58 pm) |
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stickguy: Have you tried Carmax? They have a V70 R and a V70 2.5T. Not sure how the prices compare though... http://www.carmax.com/enUS/view-car/default.html?AVi=3&id=5158271&D=90&ASTc=VOLV- O%20V70&zip=30115&No=0&Ep=Homepage&Rp=R&PP=20&sV=List&CD=14+8+9&Q=02fc06f0-5a48-- 414e-9de9-cea1a91bc670 http://www.carmax.com/enUS/view-car/default.html?AVi=7&id=5112727&D=90&ASTc=VOLV- O%20V70&zip=30115&No=0&Ep=Homepage&Rp=R&PP=20&sV=List&CD=14+8+9&Q=02fc06f0-5a48-- 414e-9de9-cea1a91bc670 ~ We sold the ES300 ... after Gee bought the RX300 we had three cars again and it just makes for a crowded driveway. The Accord is creeping up on 80k and Gee won't part with it anytime soon. So for now we will have the 2000 RX and the 04 Accord. I do have my eye on a nice C230 sport 6-speed. |
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Just found out that my son in CA has bought himself a new (to him) car. This is the kid who we gave the '92 Subaru to after he graduated from HS in June 2007. His maternal grandfather passed away and my ex and her brother sold his car and divided up the money between my son and his cousin. So, what did he buy? A '97 Mustang ... 80,000+ miles, 3.8L V6 with an automatic. I've been told that the transmission was replaced a few years ago, so it's in good shape. My dad took the car to his mechanic and they pronounced it in great shape, both mechanically and cosmetically. Everyone I've talked to says the car looks brand new. I'm waiting for pictures from him; I'll post them once they arrive. He plans to sell the Subaru privately - I figure he should get about $1500 for it.
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