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I've been on the road back and forth from Atlanta to Indiana and Atlanta to Dallas and as always it's been a great highway car.
I've had no major repairs(replaced AC Head Unit at 50,000 and left strut while under warranty).
I've got 45,000 miles on my Yokohama YK420's 235/55/16 (very good tires) but I'm looking at a longer wear tire. Has anyone had experience with the Yoko AVID? Any other suggestions?
Ouch...
Guess it's good I'll be keeping mine for a long time.
Must be: Out of sight, & out of mind.
Oh well, seem like back in '98 Olds/GM gave it a good shot. Seems unfair to have gotten the big ax. And then GM has still not stepped up to the big plate.
Start a new discussion over there if you have a fresh approach to the issue, or post in whatever exists there now to get it going again.
In any case, this is still the wrong place for those kinds of observations as I note in my previous post.
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Personally, I'm skeptical of buying any car I can't drive first, but there was an "out" clause for the buyer if he showed up and was not completely satisfied, so the greatest risk of buying through eBay is potentially incuring the time and expense to show up and not want the car. He , as would I, spent quite a bit of time on the phone with the seller, had photos emailed, did a CarFax, etc.
This GX is a one-owner, doesn't have a single scratch or door ding, has all records, drives perfectly, and the seller provided a 3K/3month bumper-to-bumper. I suggested maybe he should drive it to Canada and make a quick 5 grand, but he's too happy enjoying his great deal. I would be too. Less than $7K for a like-new Intrigue with the 3.5 is unreal.
My '99 GX leased in March '99 and turned in june '01 with 36K miles got $8300 at auction.
I paid 21K for it.
I figure it went on a lot for $11,900-12,900.
My favorite part so far is that there's no squeaks or rattle like my grand am, those were annoying.
I'd like to write the Gov on this issue to help shore up a recall case. Someone posted a website a while back if memory serves me. Please repost. This is a disappointment, but I still LOVE to drive this car.
I just checked out a '99 Intrigue GL 3.5 with measly 25000mls! Sweet mamma of an engine! I was a bit disappointed with the fit and finish (I think that my Alero was put together better), but the leather and carpets were were in perfect shape (very comfortable seats, by the way).
I checked its warranty repair history and it had the dreaded crankshaft sensor replaced twice and a window regulator once. The steering wheel had no cluncks end-to-end and I couldn't notice the flicker issue.
However, a window wasn't working. I wonder if the alternator issue starts frying electrical accessories such as the window regulator... Can it?
How much do you guys think this car is worth, considering that it spent 2 years in CT and has some scratches?
Many thanks.
What data did it use to state that? CR's dishonesty is not even subdued anymore. Oh, well, I guess it's whatever it takes to bash domestic models...
:-P
It could also be the window motor switch (test both the "master" on the driver's door, as well as the one at the specific door where the window won't move).
Hope this helps,
--Robert
winter : Just had my alternator replaced a week before my warranty was up. Have not seen a return of the flicker. Replacement parts have a 1 year warranty so I figure I will see how it goes.
evandro : CR gives the new Accord the benefit of the doubt highest reliability rating. Judging by all the issues in the Accord forum, CR made a mistake. Surprise!
The regular stereos have the tweeters in the speakers that are down in the doors.
Yeah, no shocker, its DOHC. Makes a big difference. I thought you preferred that pushrod action, according to your posts in the Alero board.
'Technology' has its benefits. Makes one think they should offer it in the other GM cars too, doesn't it?
:-)
Even in the Alero board I made clear that I do miss the lack of "oomph" on the highway of typical OHV designs.
Then again, it's not "technology" that made me say that, but a nice torque curve coupled to a telepathic tranny, as many GM powertrains have. And I wouldn't trade the 3.8 SC for the 3.5 DOHC. You see, it's not "technology" that moves the wheels, torque does.
;-)
evandro : Some people think hi-tech is always best. Can't argue with them, you just blow their doors off at the stop light. :-o
While on the subject of praising Olds, I still find the overall design of the instrument panel and driver controls to be excellent. Even my new Passat is not quite as nice in terms of display and design of controls.
Its a shame that there is no new Intrigue from GM. They lost a loyal customer to the imports.
I can't wait to see Nissan's twin turbo 350z coming soon. Not that the generals supercharger doesn't already eat its dust but adding twin turbos to Nissans free revving 287hp motor should easily bring it into BMW M territory. Now an Altima would be tasty with a blower then too.
A special version of the Intrigue Shortstar with forced induction may have actually generated interest for the model line.
Maybe a little, but I doubt it would have saved Olds.
Of course, they were only able to squeeze out 35 extra horses and 30 extra lb/ft. Hardly worth it. It would only put it near the new Maxima with its hp and torque numbers, and Nissan does it naturally aspirated!
If I wanted to, I could get those OSV numbers with things such as cold-air intake, cat-back exhaust, port polish and maybe lighter pistons and other engine parts. Hey, there's an idea!
Hmmm....
I would guess that the midrange acceleration of that the motor was something else.
TIA
http://www.automotive.eaton.com/product/engine_controls/superchar- - gers.html
evandro - kbb.com puts the Intrigue you're looking at for $11,145 from the dealer. And that's in DC, a high-priced place to live. You should'nt pay any more than $10,000.
This is what our work order said: Pressure tested with guage & Tech 2 - Pressure readings were inconsistant. R & R valve body to recondition to free up scoured pressure regulator valve. Replaced the pressure regulator solenoid. Reset toe.
All was done under warranty. You should have received a separate warranty policy in the mail for the 5 yr/60,000 mile. Contact your dealer for details.
Of course, you would never think of witholding that information to some poor, unsuspecting mother of three samll children, who might end up with a broken transmission on a dark road late at night, would you?
Seriously, the problem needs to be resolved by Oldsmobile at the zone or higher level. Just passing the problem along to someone else isn't the answer.
Oldsman: You of course can always try to trade it or sell it to Carmax. I have sold two cars to Carmax and they never asked me anything about the history, condition or service records. They just inspect it and make you an offer. Granted they don't pay anywhere near private sale value, but on both cars I sold they paid about $500 over dealer trade-in offers.