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Read about the bushing somewhere on Internet, but do not remember where. This was long ago, about 6 months or so, when I just started to research GS.
However I remember, that the Grand Touring suspension was compared not with a base one, but with the suspension of Pontiac Grand Prix GTP. The later lack this bushing between suspension and the body, resulting is much more sporty ride, or harsh one - depending on wording.
To the best of my understanding, the same is true with other W-body cars: they either have a softer suspension and are leaning when turning, or have a "sporty" ride that let you feel all bumps on the road. The floating feel in spite of stiff Grand Touring suspension is specific for Regal only.
Personally, my wife and I like to feel the road. We would not object for a bit more sporty feel on flat and straight highways, like I-90 in the NY state. But the Regal GS suspension and seats are great for more demanding places. They let us drive fast for hours on winding and hilly rural roads of the Northern CT and the Western MA, without turning tired.
I have written emails to Buick asking questions like how many coupes were built in '96 in black, etc. All I get back is a form letter. Not too enthusiastic unfortunately. I was kind of hoping to get a windowsticker reprint, but Buick doesn't do it. I know Ford does.
"I have written emails to Buick asking questions
like how many coupes were built in '96 in black,
etc. All I get back is a form letter. Not too
enthusiastic unfortunately. I was kind of hoping
to get a windowsticker reprint, but Buick doesn't
do it. I know Ford does. "
I think that Buick's treatment of you and your request is very poor! They are missing the boat. If I were you I'd sent a complaint letter to some division Senior Managers!
Good Luck
http://www.amsoil.com/products/ts.html
Toyo 800 Ultra.
BFG choice is a good one.
Firestone Firehawk Touring.
Goodyear Regatta
Does anyone know of anymore tires that are cheap but still perform well?
A QUESTION:----How has the Supercharged engine held up? Should I consider getting an extended warranty? What have been some of your experiences?
Thanks!
Additionally, I used the manufacturer sites, like www.firestone.com and www.goodyear.com.
After comparing, I replaced the OEM touring tires (Affinity) by the performance ones - the Firehawk SH-30. Cost about the same. Have "only" 50k miles thread warranty vs. 80k for Affinity, but had much user better comments on Tirerack.
After using the SH-30 for a month I agree: they hold road and are cornering much better on a dry pavement, and head an shoulder better on the wet one. Do not know about snow yet, today will drive in snow the first time.
It does not mean I bought my tires from the Tirerack. Turned to be, the price at local Firestone, where I am servicing my cars, was not so different.
With the smaller Malibu tires, 215/60-R15(?), the total price was $463.18 (I checked my Quicken). This includes the tires, valves, balance, installation, alignment, road hazard insurance, environment fees, and taxes.
Firestone (and other shops around) gives 15% discount for the tires to anybody who asks - about $50 for my tires. And another discount for alignment if done with buying tires. Could save extra $10 or $20 at another shop, but I like this Firestone service station more, and why to bother?
I guess, the 225/60-R16 tires for your car would cost about $550-600, everything included.
The convertible was offered in '90 and '91 with only 2,132 and 305 built in respective years.
If you have any interest, check out www.buickclub.org and follow the link to Reattas.
Also a private page www.reatta.net is excellant.
Barney Eaton BCA technical advisor for Reattas and keeper of the Reatta database.
The price is $50 for "most" 6-cyl., but $75 if the V-6 engine is transverse mounted. Extra for platinum plugs, A/C interference. Plus fee and tax.
In other words, the transverse engine requres somewhat like 30 minutes of extra labor for skilled mechanics, who are doing the job every day.
That is all I know.
To the best of my understanding, the GM V-6 engines and transaxles are very reliable. Possibly, the best in the world. Or in the top ten... I would not expect a lot of problems in this department.
But there is a lot of other parts in the modern cars, which can fail. All this modern electronics everywhere, speakers, air condition, power everything, etc., etc.
The automotive parts are rather expensive now. And, even when cheap, they are densely packed and often interconnected. For example, it takes $500 in labor to replace a #25 heater core. The particular example is with 88 Ford Taurus, but the general tendency is common with all modern cars.
For this reason, I consider buying the extended warranty, but only of the "bumper to bumper" kinds.
As to peace of mind, well, I agree.
The warranty / insurance companies cover the same repairs, and, in addition, bear the sale expenses and the service expenses. They also have to make a reasonable profit after all the expenses.
It ought to be less expensive, to pay for all repairs myself. In other words, to self-insure. In average it would pay. In average, and in long-term, with all cars my wife and I have now and will have in future during all of our life.
But we are not in insurance business. We prefer the peace of mind. It let us concentrate on our work, instead of, techno-speaking, "managing liquid cash reserves set aside for car repairs".
And thanks everyone for weighing in on those extended warranties!
We are bracing for allot of snow here in the mid-west(6 to 12")so the 01GS just sits in the garage;-(
They probably can be changed from the top side, but I find it much easier to change from below.
Jack up the front of the car, put your jack stands on the engine sub-frame and crawl under, they are almost staring you in the face. While this is a little more work than changing from the top... it's a lot easier than trying to rotate the engine. Mr Coalcracker must have other serious problems if his engine rotates after disconnecting the air cleaner. Better check the motor mounts.
Besides you only need to do it every 100k miles.
http://www.luckyjdr.homestead.com/ls1impala.html
Where did you find that link? Man I hope they make it so all the auto mags will stop whining about the lack of V8 in the Impala (even though the 3800 is very powerful).
etharmon- Thanks. Unfortunately the dealership was closed today due to a huge blizzard which paralyzed the city. Even snow plows quit for awhile it was so bad. We have about 12 inches with drifts over five feet out in rural areas.
They actually built two, one had dummy exhaust coming out the front fenders.
Bottom line... they were one-off systems, but if there is enough interest they will consider building a cat-back system for the Regal. I am guessing the price would be $500-$600 but it is stainless and could be transferred to a newer Regal if you traded.
Give me some feedback on your interest.
How about sending me a note at Barney@texas.net if you or anyone you know with a Regal would be interested. I will try to twist their arm to produce one for our cars.