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#28176 of 32377 Re: Ticket Punched [tjc78] by jayrider

Nov 17, 2012 (5:55 am)

Replying to: tjc78 (Nov 17, 2012 3:47 am)
It's called storm grey metallic -- the interior is dark/light titanium. Looks a lot like the color of my 02 Chrysler. Not much drama in the negotiations -- I was walking out for $1500 more on the trade but they wanted to do the deal so it happened. We both did just fine -- despite their good natured comments that I was killing them. There is lots of back end money on that 2012 coming their way on Dec. 1.

#28177 of 32377 Re: Ticket Punched [jayrider] by tjc78

Nov 17, 2012 (8:23 am)

Replying to: jayrider (Nov 17, 2012 5:55 am)
When I bought mine, that color along with the burgundy were unavailable. I like the LaCrosse in that color and probably would have gotten it. Any questions about the tech ask away I think I've mastered most of it.
 
FWIW mine has been trouble free, although I have noticed the windshield is delaminating in the corners which appears to be a common 2012 problem. You most likely will not have to worry about it, since my car was a very early 2012 (I've had it 13 months) and I would think GM addressed it by now.

#28178 of 32377 Motor Mounts by sandman_6472

Nov 17, 2012 (11:10 am)

Car sounds and drives like new again. The fourth mount was in perfect condition so we left it alone. Will fix the a/c if and when it finally conks out and will wait to buy a 2014 model. Wife wanted things this way...she's happy, I'm happy! Luckily the tires we installed last year look brand new but i rotate religiously and keep the car aligned. The 2nd three year alignment policy expires in two weeks so must decide what to do. Probably will just re-up for both cars, my Civic has one also, as they are transferable to another car...the lifetime alignment policy's are not. Probably should've gotten the lifetime one for my Civic back in '07 since I plan to keep it for as long as I can!
 
The Sandman

#28179 of 32377 Re: Ticket Punched [jayrider] by isellhondas

Nov 17, 2012 (11:17 am)

Replying to: jayrider (Nov 16, 2012 7:13 pm)
Nice choice! I parked next to one yesterday and gave it looking over and I was totally impressed.
 
I've always been a Buick guy and I would hate to see them go the way of Oldsmobile and Pontiac.
 
Hard to believe that more buicks are sold in China than here!

#28180 of 32377 Re: Ticket Punched [isellhondas] by tjc78

Nov 17, 2012 (11:35 am)

Replying to: isellhondas (Nov 17, 2012 11:17 am)
I parked next to one yesterday and gave it looking over and I was totally impressed.
 
IMO its probably one of the nicest cars GM has made in the last 20 years. I'm also impressed with GM's 3.6 DI V6. It's very refined and smooth. It could use a touch more low end torque but otherwise a solid powerplant.
 
If the LaCrosse could use anything its a diet. It is a heavy car (over 4K lbs), that would certainly help FE a little.

#28181 of 32377 Re: Ticket Punched [tjc78] by jayrider

Nov 17, 2012 (2:27 pm)

Replying to: tjc78 (Nov 17, 2012 8:23 am)
Going back monday to finish the deal so hopefully the tech stuff will get resolved. The navigation announces construction zones ahead [loudly] which scared the **** out of us first time. Feeling a little vibration in the steering wheel on the highway so will have the tires rebalanced. Don't know if the AWD has an effect on handling or not. Bought from a big family dealership in St. Louis. Isell, you would love working there. Everyone gets along with the GM who was with us every step of the way. They treat customers and staff well and it shows. The place was packed --- the other places I went were pretty empty. I asked my sales rep if you could make a living off walk-ins or did you have to prospect among friends and family. He said the floor traffic is is strong and steady and he's done well in his first 4 months. The old man who started the business had such a great reputation for fairness that he was a legend and people still remember him. His family is still running the dealerships the same way.

#28182 of 32377 Hmmm... by mark156

Nov 17, 2012 (6:05 pm)

Looks like a few people are getting new cars.... the economy must be picking up!
 
Mark156

#28183 of 32377 Jayrider by nyccarguy

Nov 17, 2012 (8:09 pm)

Congrats on the new ride! Enjoy it!

#28184 of 32377 Re: Jayrider [nyccarguy] by roadburner

Nov 17, 2012 (11:01 pm)

Replying to: nyccarguy (Nov 17, 2012 8:09 pm)
Ditto! Enjoy!!!

#28185 of 32377 So Close... by roadburner

Nov 17, 2012 (11:06 pm)

A good friend is selling his 2002 Z3 2.5. Black with Impala Brown leather, 43k, H-K sound, sport seats, ///M steering wheel, heated seats, power top, 25% locking diff, cross-spoke wheels... Immaculate and Gorgeous!
Except for one thing:
It's a slushbox...

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