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Yeah, I still have a hard time understanding Nissan for using a solid axle in the back on the Maxima, but the ones I driven handled very well despite the handicap and it seems they've hid it very well.
As far as styling the Maxima is slowly growing on me. I like the looks of the Altima, but am not excited by the interior. If only they would put the Maxima's interior in the Altima. I also think they have a winner in the new 350z. I guess only time will tell on which direction Nissan's styling is going.
Your jokes are on a higher orbital. I hang pretty close to the nucleus most of the time and often miss what's going on out where things are more 'exciting'.
Get it? A little quantum theory humor.
The Infiniti G35 is Exhibit A of what's to come in the industry within the next couple of years.....stay tuned.
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Good luck.
I've found some sneaky stations that send out INFO and TRAF signals to get you to tune to their stations, even though they aren't broadcasting any such thing, on any signal! The ironic thing is that it always seems to be the Christian stations that do this. Isn't one of the cammandments something about lying? Or, was that George Washington and the cherry tree?
Cars for $30K - I have to differ with your assessment of Acura, of course. ;-) Having a base CL, I can honestly say that it is an amazing bargain for $26K. There is nothing that comes close.
I test drove alot of cars that cost thousands more, and none provided the same combination of performance and comfort. The CL-S provides even more power and performance for about $1800 more.
If a person needs four doors, the TL-S is a fabulous car. 260HP, NAV, etc, for around $32K. Unfortunately, it is tremendously popular, so you'll see a lot of others on the road around you. The key, then, is to get a unique color. I haven't see n as many blue ones.
As for another car, I'm serious when I talk about Acura. Test drive one. You'll see. Plus 85% of the parts are from the US, not just assembly, so it can satisfy your American pride, as well.
I also had an itch for something besides the Impala. The CL is the wife's, so I got this little baby right here:
$10K
RR
Nice ride. A far cry from today's Watered down Jaguars with Ford parts in them.
Because they have Lucas refrigerators!!!
Chris
Back to the Impala... you are correct. The ratios refer to the ammount of sunlight that the film allows to pass through. 35% would allow more light in than a 25% film would.
Letting only 1/4 of the light in seems a bit dark to me especially on a black car. I might look at the 35% or 30% if available. I really want to get the tint because the leather seats are HOT in the summer and the more I can shade it from the sun, the better. Not to mention the UV protection the film provides... which reminds me - I have to put some more Zaino "leather in a bottle" on the seats STAT!
Take care!
RR
I've driven a friend's stretch minivan with factory tinted side and rear windows at night and the visibility stinks - especially on back roads and unlit freeways.
Most states also have laws about tinting but the laws do not seem widely enforced.
I think most modern tint jobs, if done right with quality film will turn out OK. The factory tinting on the minivans and some SUVs are way too dark for my liking.
Seems the tint laws are only enforced at the end of the month or when there is a teenager driving a car made before '95 with black as night tinting. IMO.
RR
I'm scrolling back, and see mostly advice, criticism, or praise for the Impala, Impala owner, or people contemplting an Impala.
Discussing alternatives to an Impala would fall into the topic just fine.
I came across a write up on new car warranties a while back. I'll post a link to it on my site when I get home from work. Check later on tonight.
and I have read that teo recommends impalas if it is built after 12/00 but yet there are problems.
I don't want to take it to the dealer quite yet since they might make it worst (2 1/2 years of warranty left) and also they might learn as more impalas make their way to the dealers to be fixed. What do you all suggest or might think the problem is?? Steering shaft or engine cradle?
Whatever happened to sweetpolly and that kid who was a font of knowledge? Mcdill i think was his name
I like my Impala but I won't buy another one if it has problems that aren't completely solved by GM. Plus, lubricating doesn't appear to be a permanent fix--just a short term cure.
Prime example is my sister's sudden front end noise at 1500 miles. We tought it was either her engine cradle or the ISS, but in the end it was neither...it turned out to be the right side engine mount insulator. Once the defective insulator was replaced, the noise has been gone and the car drives smoothly and feels solid.
When the right engine support insulator failed, the noise and symptoms resembled those of a problematic cradle/ISS. So my suggestion is to have the dealer make that determination. However, it doesn't hurt telling them where to start looking for the problem, but don't assume that the ISS or Cradle will always be the only problem.
Loose/defective struts, a defective suspension arm, a bad steering rack, a bad engine mount, etc can also become potential trouble areas.
10K miles, 9 months under *severe* driving conditions and not a single problem yet on my Impala LS with build date 4/01.
I've said it many times before, but I still LOVE my Impala!
Brad
Colchester, nice to see you again, someone was looking for the guy who judges carshows awhile back and I think they thought it was Duraflex. I haven't seen Sweetpolly, Cookie or McDill in sometime, I wanted to tell Cookie they were using her photo from the brochure in local advertising here in the newspaper for the Impala. Fill us in on how the carshows are going and what's up with your Impala of course, for the purists!