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Since it did not correct my CSK, the dealer & GM are looking at my problem as being the piston slap problem that is being reported on some 5.3L, 6.0L, & 8.1L engines. GM stated that it was "normal" and would not damage the engine, but as I stated above, that was not acceptable to me.
Within two days of trying unsuccessfully to correct the problem with the carbon removal procedure, my dealer had worked w/ the GM rep. and received authorization to order special parts, & replace the pistons & rods to fix my problem.
Any vehicle can have problems. One measure of a good vehicle, is how well the manufacturer and your dealer take care of those problems. I'll keep you posted on the progress, and hopeful success in fixing my CSK problem.
What other boards are you reading? I regularly read the Edmunds boards, & the Delphi Forum board, all of which have a large number of good, talented individuals, such as yourself, who are willing to take the time to post messages, & help others.
Thanks again, and good luck with your truck. I trully love my 01 YXL, & feel it is one of the best SUVs on the road. Dave
Details - 01 LT 1500 4x4 - Mostly around town Mom driving to and from school, sports, scouts, etc, with an about two trips from Balt, to Phila every month. Twice a year we hit the open road and travel anywhere from ME to GA.
Not pleased with the wear on the Firestones.
Had Goodyears on my Bonneville; Bridgestones on my Troopers.
Thinking about Michelins, Bridgestones need some opinions. Good or bad. Thanks
75-80 mph both ways
going up, locked out of o/d multiple times
min rpm- 2500 (cruise)
max rpm- 4100 (long climb)
going down, locked out of o/d once
min rpm- 2200 (descent)
max rpm- 4000 (brief climb)
going up- 22 mpg
going down- 32 mpg
400lb of passengers
150lb of cargo (trunk)
Altima 2.5S
engine has 7500 miles on it
check out coming back
hows your mileage?
Also, I am considering leasing for about 3 years, but salesperson said that Suburban has only about 35% residual after three years which makes lease very expensive compare to other imports (BMW & Merc) I had. Is this true? I really don't want to buy it because I like to have a new car every 3-4 years. Anyone gotten a good lease deal??
Thank you.
As far as residual. Both in '94 and '01 we custom ordered a 3/4 ton 4x4 with most of the options. We paid $29k in 5/94 and sold it in 12/00 for $12,500 cash. It had been through a significant accident in '99 (it had been repaired) and had 92k miles. If someone is telling you there is only 35% value left in 3 years, it differs from my experience.
How much did you pay for your vehicle? Any recent purchases anyone?
It seems like about $1,000 below invoice plus $3000 incentive is a good price.
I'm thinking about getting the bench seat in the front and leather is not available in that version.
Can anyone tell me their experiences with and without leather seating?
Thanks Alot!
GO WITH MICHELINS!!!
Something else that rings rotten is that he claims they added the delivery charge to the base cost and option cost before calculating the local Sales Tax. I may be wrong but I don`t think they should charge sales tax on the delivery charge.
Strong agreement with the above comment. Michelins are a great tire.
Used them on all four of my previous Subs.
Thanks in advance.
Would like to wait a couple of months before purchasing but I'm not sure if they will keep the 0% going. Any advice would be welcome.
A dealer told my seller that the front brakes perform about 95% of the stopping power, ergo, front brake pads go through quite a bit. Has anyone else experienced this, AND are there aftermarket(s) or TSB that can address this?
thanks
One downside is that repair costs would be higher.
Think I stand a chance with the low balling the vehicle? Will my dealer play with price since it would have to be brought over from a different dealership? Am I better off to shoot for a vehicle ordered to my specs? ARGH!!! I want one soooo bad, but unless I can get some major dealing, I am looking at driving my minivan for some time.
Thanks!
Numbers are:
MSRP 49344.00
GMS 43,167.00
Final Cost 40,167.00 thanks to the 3K rebate.
It's Pewter/Pewter, which is all too common but at lest the color is being dropped next year so no more on the road after 2003. Couldn't quite get myself to opt for the dark red, besides this one I won't have to clean as often to look good. It had been my first choice, but then I stumbled across the red, went back to the conservative color though!
Also, thanks to stumbling across this forum, I checked out extended warranties all over the place and got a 5 yr/75K mile GMPP for 999.00, dealer originally quoted me 1590.00 on it, then a gms price of 1200.00 when I pushed it finally came down to 999.00 when I got a better offer elsewhere. Off to order my window deflectors, hood protector and cargo liner. Yipee!!! Having a DVD video player installed aftermarket, still trying to decide on an 8" all in one Audiovox or some other unit.
Can you tell I am excited!!!!
I am coming from owning 2 Town & Country Ltd minivans in the past 5 years. My husband is NOT into this at all, he loves all the bells and whistles on the van, sliding doors, etc. But, I am the one who drives it everywhere, has to unpack and repack the van just to do something simple like take a trip to the grocery store (van won't hold my kids, strollers, etc. and groceries at the same time).
Now, to figure out if it will fit in my side of the garage which is packed with kids toys, bikes, etc. Hubby doesn't know yet that we need to do some rearranging in there. Guess I'd better get cracking at it!
Enjoy!!
Also, how do you know that the Pewter color is being discontinued? Do you know what new colors are coming for 2004? Are there any changes for the 2004 vehicles?
How did you select the GMPP 5yr/75K plan?
Thanks alot in advance!
Not sure I follow you with the question on the extended warranty plan. I chose it based on my average annual mileage. Would have loved the 7/100, but it was 4x's the cost of the 5/75.
UPDATE: Actually, he did say, you must have a none GM automobile to leave with them to qualify.
By the way, the details on the $500 24hr test drive rebates is for participating GM dealers and you must leave a none gm automobile with them and be very serios about buy an automobile from them. And my truck came with Firestone tires as well. I guess I'll start researching that at some point as well, but for now I'm going back to reading the my manual.....Take care.....
I am thinking about some type of extended warranty. I need a 7/100,000. I was quoted $3,500 premium with $200 ded for the GMPP plan. Way too much $$ for me to justify it. Basically that would be $875 per year plus deductible for the added 4 years of warranty after the factory expired. My question is whether there is a better deal out there through GM or another reputable company.
Any suggestions?
The latch shuts, but fails to engage in the notch to hold the crossbar in place.
It's the first time I've tried to adjust the crossbars ... getting ready for a trip, and purchased a Thule cargo box (ordered one, actually, it isn't in).
I was attempting to adjust the crossbars in anticipation of the cargo box's arrival.
Is there some way to tighten or adjust the latching mechanism?
Help! 3 of the 4 latches hold securely. The 4th just flops in place!
Exterior color (11U) Pewter Metallic
Exterior color (39U) Indigo Blue Metallic
Exterior color (72U) Garnet Red Metallic
Front passenger door lock cylinder
16" Polished aluminum wheel (QC3)
New Features
Front passenger seat belt reminder
Tire inflation monitor (UJ6) on 1/2 ton models
Exterior color (25U) Deep Blue Metallic
Exterior color (59U) Silver Birch Metallic
Exterior color (63U) Sport Red Metallic
17" 5-spoke premium aluminum wheels (P27), includes 16" steel spare
17" On-/off-road, blackwall tires (QJP) P265/70R17
17" All-season, blackwall tires (QAN) P265/70R17
17" All-season, white outlined-letter tires (QAS) P265/70R17
Hydroboost brakes on 1/2 ton models
Changes
XM satellite radio antenna is smaller for a better appearance
Vortec 8100 V8 (L18) engine horsepower and torque decrease. Was 340 hp @ 4200 and 455 lb.-ft. @ 3200. Now is 320 hp @ 4200 and 440 lb.-ft. @ 3200
(CF5) Sunroof and (U42) Rear seat entertainment system can now be combined