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Speaking of G8s... by roadburner
Jan 10, 2009 (8:52 am)
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My local Pontiac has a few used 2008 GTs- all priced under $24K. Tempting, even if it does come with an automatic.
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Re: Speaking of G8s... [roadburner] by fezo
Jan 10, 2009 (9:27 am)
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Replying to: roadburner (Jan 10, 2009 8:52 am)

Boy, that WOULD be tempting. I dare not even look at my local guy's lot....
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I have the bug by anonymousposts
Jan 10, 2009 (9:49 am)
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I found a dealer with a few 09 Camry SE models with a 5-speed manual. Comes with fog lights, alloys, and sunroof for around $19,000. Very tempting. I know I shouldn't buy a new car right now but I love the outside of the new Camry. Have to find a manual to see if I like the feel of the stick.
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Re: Speaking of G8s... [roadburner] by corvette
Jan 10, 2009 (11:28 am)
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Replying to: roadburner (Jan 10, 2009 8:52 am)

Wow... I don't think they were running that much of an incentive when I bought my G6!
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Re: Speaking of G8s... [corvette] by guss
Jan 10, 2009 (5:16 pm)
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Replying to: corvette (Jan 10, 2009 11:28 am)

I wish I had waited instead of getting my Malibu in September. Back then Employee pricing was a good deal. Now it's Employee pricing plus rebates plus dealer discounts.
 
I could be driving a V-6 G8 for what I paid for my Malibu.
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Re: Speaking of G8s... [roadburner] by andre1969
Jan 11, 2009 (6:19 am)
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Replying to: roadburner (Jan 10, 2009 8:52 am)

My local Pontiac has a few used 2008 GTs- all priced under $24K. Tempting, even if it does come with an automatic.
 
Ooh that is tempting. Sorta makes me wish my 2000 Intrepid had a catastrophic failure looming in the near future.
 
Just for kicks I searched on www.autobytel.com, and found three 2008 G8 GTs within 50 miles of me. Mileage in the 11-15K range, and pricing from around $21-22K. Heck, my Intrepid's out-the-door price was more than that 9 years ago...and a G8 is a heckuva lot more car for the money!
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Re: Speaking of G8s... [andre1969] by fezo
Jan 11, 2009 (8:20 am)
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Replying to: andre1969 (Jan 11, 2009 6:19 am)

Ooh that is tempting. Sorta makes me wish my 2000 Intrepid had a catastrophic failure looming in the near future.
 
This could be arranged.....
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What to buy? by kyfdx HOST
Jan 11, 2009 (9:24 am)
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A neighbor of mine might be changing jobs, and losing his company car (newer Taurus).. He'll do 18K-20K miles/yr. with the new job.. Tired of boring sedans.. So, either wants an SUV with 3rd row seating (three kids, but wife has an Odyssey), or a sporty sedan that seats five...
 
Budget is $15K-$20K... Will probably keep the car 5-6 years and run it into the ground...
 
His first question to me was, "What about an '02 X5?". While I love BMWs, I basically told him that the car would eventually eat him alive in maintenance and repairs, at the rate that he would put miles on it.
 
Things he likes: Big American SUVs, Tahoes, Grand Cherokees, etc.. Big luxury cars, LS460, etc.. Japanese luxury of any type, I think.. The G8 GT discussed above is interesting.. Also, wants all the bells and whistles.. American cars are fine..
 
Needs: Something that won't kill him on repairs and maintenance. (Euro makes worry him), gas mileage not that important, as tax deduction and vehicle allowance will cover a lot of that... Size.. has to seat five.. if it's an SUV, then third row is even better..
 
So... give me some ideas?
 
Thanks,
kyfdx
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Re: What to buy? [kyfdx] by woodyww
Jan 11, 2009 (10:28 am)
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Replying to: kyfdx (Jan 11, 2009 9:24 am)

Given the budget, 18K-20K miles/yr., wanting reliability: used 4runner or sequoia.
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Re: What to buy? [woodyww] by kyfdx HOST
Jan 11, 2009 (10:42 am)
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Replying to: woodyww (Jan 11, 2009 10:28 am)

He thinks the 4Runner is a little small inside... The Sequoia isn't a bad idea, though... Wonder how old you have to go, to get down to the $20K range?
 
I did think of a car my wife looked at this past summer... It was a loaded Volvo XC90 with V8, third row seating, etc.. 23K miles for $24,900.. Had 1.5 yrs of warranty left, too.. I'm guessing '06s are down near $20K now, non-certified...
 
Thanks!

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