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....I would ask the dealer if it has had the column replaced...there are also several TSBs for the rear window shades..a wind deflector for the sunroof if it has one and one for the gas tank..if the guage fails to read full...something about a sensor inside the tank as I recall...a recall for a seatbelt nut or retainer...and several updates to the PCM...the computer module in the car......all should be reflected in the service record of the car...there is also a TSB out for a howl in the transmission....duing moderate acceleration..most noticeable going up hill from a standing start....
I have only had to do the recall in my 04 Maxx LT..but I have a mid Feb build date...again..if a demo with 10K miles...the steering problems where showing up early on most cars that had the problem.....so as long as the warranty is still good for the 3/36....after you take possession....or if they will sweeten it with an extended warranty.....hope all this helps
I have only had 1 warranty issue. The car was running cool and the thermostat needed to be replaced.
It is in effect until January 31, 2006
wtb1968 with last 6 of VIN I could tell you whether it had been done on vehicle
Build date 1/13/2004
Looks to be pretty much fully loaded, even with rear DVD system, XM and OnStar!
Also looks like dealer handled all open recalls including steering column back in July
Don't tell dealer where you got info, they might not like it
They wanted me to make a counter offer but I refused and said that they weren't even close to what I was thinking and that it didn't warrant a counter.
They acted as if they were doing me a real favor and said that they thought they could get it down maybe another $2k...but that was it. They said they thought they would be able to move it within three weeks. I told them to call me in 3 weeks and thanked them kindly.
I think a fair price is around $17,000 out the door...but it seems that others on this board were paying that price nearly 2 years ago. Any thoughts on pricing or my posture with the dealer???
Thanks in advance.
No matter what the dealer claims, you're looking at a used, not new, car, and the dealer needs to remember that.
Kelly Blue Book is SUGGESTED prices. NADA values are based on reports of what a dealer actually purchased and sold the vehicle for.
That is the exact car that I have...althought bought it early in the model year with no incentives.....and got mine for 23K out the door....so for a two year old model year car...used...no way for 24.5
take in the KBB printouts..and NADA......and show them to the dealer..tell them this is what you will give them...if they still say no.....you have already walked away once.......wouldnt hurt...if you are interested in the car.....47K on mine and love it
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Maxx seems to be selling well here-saw none until Aug., now they're everywhere.
Is it just me, or has the rest of the country finally realized the versatility of the Maxx vs. the sedan?
I don't know the sales figures, and, perhaps, it is geographic. But here in NW Washington I rarely see the sedan anymore.
What are you seeing in your area?
One black, one white, one driftwood (the last driven as if owned by a race driver).
FYI, the cars most driven like racecars here (other than the omnipresent Honda tuner specials) are BMW and Audi. Guess they are having fun now, as our traffic volume is projected to __double__ in the next 20 years.
We are completely satisfied with the car. It has so many features for the money. I am really spoiled and don't know what I will do in a few years when it is time to replace it. When GM did the buyback they told us we could purchase any thing we wanted but there is nothing that compares with the Maxx.
Biggest gripe the fear that GM will really do away with Maxx in 2007. What are they thinking?
interior wear is great, performance...happy with it....its not a performance car..but good all around...not afraid to pass another car on a two lane road....gas mileage addressed above....no real gripes to be honest.......
Rear sunshades - One sunshade replaced, retainers repaired several times, finally, they replaced the whole headliner because I lost another sunshade and they couldn't keep the retainers repaired.Dash piece covering radio and A/C Controls replaced for peeling.Steering wheel cover and airbag replaced, b/c the Chevy emblem fell into the steering wheelFront driver's plastic surround piece (the thing holding the heater controls) tightened.Front sunroof shade replaced due to rattling.Engine leak repaired by dissasembling Intake Manifold and resealing.Serpentine belt replaced due to screeching and smell.PCM updated for idle, not starting and shifting.Rear plastic trim covering the latch on the hatch repaired several times due to coming loose.Radio needs to be repaired/replaced due to Alzheimers.Brake rotors machined due to pulsation.Rear high brake lamp reseated and then replaced due to leaking water into the tailgate area.Remote start intermittently quit working, works now.Outside window trim pieces replaced due to peeling.Rear driver's side window repaired due to screeching.Rear passenger's side seat lever replaced due to snapping off.Steering column is now making a groaning noise...will have to have that checked out.Seat heaters come on by themselves.
That is all I can think of right now. I have about 15.6K on it.
I recently noticed that the paint is peeling off the trim by the back door drivers side only. It is plastic and won't rust...so I don't care.
I have always been pleased with the fit and finish. I have the sport red and it really looks great with a fresh wax job.
I do like the grill on the 06
Yeah and it doesn't end there. I now have a groan in the steering when I turn left and whistle from the shifter under acceleration (they supposedly applied the TSB). I'm happy with the performance of the car mechanically and the interior looks nice, but (at least on my car) the interior integrity leaves much to be desired.
I would prefer the trunk/cargo area to be a little wider, but besides that, I really like this car and will look for the similar type if this one will be discontinued.
There are more Maxx’s on the roads for sure. I see at least 2 every day, sometimes even 4 (all different colors.)
What's with the headrest replacement?
Personally I didn't mind it - however I also like feeling seat belt holding me in place.
There were enough complaints that GM made a design change in 2005 and made service parts available under warranty. Reference TSB 05-08-50-002
I just did not like to drive with the head tilted forward while sitting straight. Now, it is much better.
Long term gripes: rattles in rear of car (when cold), rattles inside dash, driver seat lumbar support comes and goes with temperature changes, missing during idle (PCM fix did not totally correct that), cheap plastic trim in rear and around hatch, rear seats bang against shock towers while driving, huge turning circle for size of car.
Long term likes; engine doesn't burn oil, reasonable gas mileage (26, average), good low RPM power/stepoff, good ride, generally solid feel to chassis, low interior noise.
Would buy another?; Not sure. Dealer service and support (3 dealers tried) not so great. GM plans to cancel it in 2007, depressing resale value.
Replacement; Audi A3 or VW Golf, assuming either gets their reliability up to snuff (much worse than Maxx, either of those). Otherwise, not sure yet.
The only thing I can't explain is your comment for the rest of the day you didn't have this condition - of course maybe you didn't have all the same electrical loads energized? I guess there could be something going on with the generator so if it happens again this winter and my first suggestion does match what is happening you should take it to the dealer for them to load test generator and battery (when cold)
Those are my thoughts..
Larry :-)
That is mentioned in owner manual (page 3-30)
I did look into it, but it doesn't meet the criteria yet. So far I haven't had anything major go wrong mechanically. Another reason I'm less inclined to return it as a lemon is I already returned my 2003 Malibu as a lemon. If I were to pursue that, it would be the last Chevy I own (my dealer tries hard, but I'm getting tired of their mistakes) for a while.