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  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Here's a new XM Radio discussion that may attract some interest (or maybe it's just Aztek owners who are brave enough to be early adopters?).

    Steve
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  • noastarnoastar Member Posts: 108
    One thing I like about forums is that someone out there typically has the answer. Sometimes you find out no one does which is where I'm at right now. It seems the XM discussion has more Q's than A's.

    I checked out club GP. They had something that would allow the extra radio controls to work, but nothing about the HUD. Also, I haven't seen any aftermarket XM ready radios I'd be willing to replace the existing delco one with. You don't stumble on 6 disk in-dash players anywhere. I don't think you can buy them aftermarket (OEM excluded).

    I'm hoping the 2002 XM ready Azteks will use a modified 6-disk changer. That'd be great.
  • bleedscreambleedscream Member Posts: 4
    Just checking to see if this message gets through (having problems posting -- but few with the 'Tek)!
    It's a dream come true and a very capable winter companion!

    Troy and Donna (happy 'Tekkies)

    ... and Brutus (our steel blue AWD GT 1SC)
  • bleedscreambleedscream Member Posts: 4
    Hello, happy 'Tek owners. What can we say about the vehicle but that it has everything and does everything (we even LOVE the styling). Who else but Pontiac could have created this?
    Say what you want about the styling but we think it creates real character in the vehicle. It is not just a regular car that hauls you from point A to point B. There's quirky styling in and out, more electronics than a WWII battleship (like the HUD) and gadgets a-plenty! It is comfortable, capable in any weather and any season! Sure my neighbour's T-top Formula Firebird might be more fun crusing in the summer, but it ain't doing too much in his garage in these winter months. ;)
    In life, everything is compromise. If you build a vehicle that wants to do everything, it is not going to be the best at any one point (e.g. power, off-roading, safety, etc.) -- but the 'Tek doesn't slouch in any single area, either.
    Sorry, guess we're preaching to the choir but we just can't hold back our love for Brutus!
    By the way, we are from the Maritimes (in Canada) and might be interested in a NE rally or something happening in Canada (assuming we can plan it around our upcoming wedding).
    Ciao everyone and have fun.

    Troy and Donna
  • waymoresblueswaymoresblues Member Posts: 54
    Successfully? I'm about 0 for 4 at my dealer. DESPITE giving them the TSB #s that were on this board.
  • noastarnoastar Member Posts: 108
    I had mine fixed. Pontiac had to send me to a dealer other than the one of my purchase. It works fine now. On a rare occasion I may have to hit the trunk release twice before it pops fully open, but it can always be popped with the transmitter so I'm happy.

    I no longer go to my dealer of purchase for warranty service. Call pontiac and make them aware of your complaints. Pontiac will come down on them. Also request that Pontiac call you back and inform you of the action taken against the dealer and of how they will compensate you for your time and wasted gas driving to and from a dealer that won't didn't fix your car (really milk that part). You should be able to get a free oil change at minimum. You can also request pontiac to call another Pontiac dealer nearby, if one is available, and ask them if they would be willing to take on another dealerships problem. Most likely they will since Pontiac is calling and asking them. It's a chance for this second dealership to really prove themselves to the home office. Make sure you have Pontiac call the second dealership and make sure you ask for that after you get your free oil change. As a courtesy to the new dealership you should give them a shining report.

    I hope this helps. If there's another dealership nearby you may be amazed. Pontiac is watching me closely since I had so many problems with my old dealership, Dallas. My new dealership, Nourse, knows this and has been extra nice.

    Good luck, hope this helps.
  • noastarnoastar Member Posts: 108
    Just curious here,

    Does anyone know what that plasic scoop on the underside of the front end is? I think it's an air scoop for the engine, but could be wrong. I think with the Aztek's low ground clearance, skid plates would be especially helpful, but with that scoop thingy you can't put them on. Anyone know what it's for or if it can be taken off? I've seen lots of aftermarket teks and all of them remove that thing.
  • corey76corey76 Member Posts: 63
    Got my 2002 Aztek in December 01' it's now the end of January, and I'm loving it. It's the quietest vehicle I've ever driven and it drives almost exactly like a car. I got mine fairly loaded with everything except the HUD, Leather, AWD, and stereo upgrade. I can't recommend the towing package anymore to people it is awesome. I test drove an 01' without the towing package before buying my Tek and it was not nearly as tight around a corner as my Tek is with the towing package. I've also used the air compressor around 5 times. I'm going to be posting some pics of my Tek very soon. Anyway I've got 2350 miles already and I couldn't be happier!
  • corey76corey76 Member Posts: 63
    I know they aren't great and they are too large, but I will work on them a little later. I just thought you guys might want some hi res shots of the new Tek!

    Don't worry there will be more where those come from!

    corey76 "Aztek Owners: Photo Gallery" Jan 27, 2002 10:42pm
  • dindakdindak Member Posts: 6,632
    Aztek looks pretty good in black. I've never seen an 02 in that color. Local dealer has a yellow (a bit loud) and a red. Is that the base model or a GT?
  • amoralesamorales Member Posts: 196
    oil pan leak. First time they ran dye check and replaced oil pan gasket. One pan bolt was missing. 2nd time they replaced gasket, still leaking. Leak appears to be coming from upper oil pan. Also check engine light came on. Wife taking it in this morning. Dealer very courteous and furnishes rental car. Vehicle made 11/2000 in Mexico. Purchased 10/2001. I wonder if vehicle sat on lot too long and graskets dried up. Location is on Riverside area of California near desert.
  • corey76corey76 Member Posts: 63
    Well it's really not a base model it's quite loaded, but no AWD or leather. They don't have the GT model anymore which is probably a smart decision, they just give you most of the options that were on the GT model on the base model now.
  • dindakdindak Member Posts: 6,632
    http://www.gmcanada.com/english/vehicles/pontiac/aztek/azte_pricing.html
  • mattchalmersmattchalmers Member Posts: 159
    Well, more positive remarks on the open market. My wife and I went to the grocery store yesterday and the Tek almost killed a couple. We were parking as they were leaving the store and they stopped in the middle of the road and stared at the black beauty. When I got out the lady asked me, "Is that the car that turns into a truck?" No, I answered, that is the Chevy Avalanche, this is an Aztek. "Who makes that?" Pontiac, I responded. "Oh yes, I see the Potiac symbol on the back now. What is it then?" It is kind of a cross between an SUV and a mini-van. "Oh, I like it, I have never seen one like it before." Thanks.

    The couple proceeded to walk to their car while staring at the Tek. They were very impressed. This is not the first time that this has happened. It seems like every time we go anywhere I end up doing a "Walk Around" with at least one person. I should go work at the dealership. I would sell these things just by going on errands! I have not received a negative comment yet. Only a couple, "That is a really strange looking car. Is it a car? What is it?" After a quick explanation and a look at the interior, every person has left impressed with the Tek.

    I don't want too many of them buying them though, I kind of like being the only one on my block. :-)
  • corey76corey76 Member Posts: 63
    I wonder is that a good price, in Canada? The Tek down here starts at $19,995 base model, and $22,995 AWD. We get alloy wheels and the console cooler standard, cruise control and roof rack are options though. My personal opinion is those should be in the base model Tek, as standard.
  • dindakdindak Member Posts: 6,632
    Cruise control should be standard on every car/truck IMO.

    Price is pretty good. Current C$/U$ exchange rate is 1.60 so $27295 is about $17500 US. That said, the uS$ has been very strong against the C$ in the last 2 months.
  • wl7pvwl7pv Member Posts: 5
    Well, I gave the local dealer a shot at a deal, they wouldn't budge from invoice and they only went that far because I have a GMS discount certificate. I drive by this place every day on my way to work and I've seen those "teks sit in the same spot for a month, so I guess they must be very attached to them and want to keep them forever. This is typical behavior for dealers in Alaska, so I'm not surprised. I will try the other "local" (3 hour drive) dealer but don't expect much better.
    I'm half tempted to cash in a frequent flier ticket and take a trip to the states. Imagine looking at any of the stickers and seeing the MSRP on everything marked up $2000 or so, it gets kind of old. Anyway, enough of this ranting for now. Night, all.
  • corey76corey76 Member Posts: 63
    Which model are you fighting over. I made it real simple on my dealer. I walked in with Edmunds.com true market value estimate. I filled out the order form for the car and got exactly what I wanted. 6 weeks later it was mine, I negotiated the price when I ordered the car. I agreed to pay $250 over invoice, and then I got 4 years at 1.9%. This was of course a 2002 model that was fairly loaded.

    I'm not sure which model you are attempting to purchase, I assume the AWD 02' model. You are located in Alaska so that according to GMAC is in the U.S. You should be entitled to the $2002 rebate. If this model is loaded and you are getting it at or around invoice after the rebate your total price is only around $25k. That price seems really good to me. Not only that, but you should also be entitled to the 5.9% apr for 5 years.

    Compared to anything else out there that's a great price!
  • mattchalmersmattchalmers Member Posts: 159
    With a GMS certificate you get the GMS price (this is not the same as invoice price, GMS is usually lower), plus you get the $2002 off the GMS price. There is no negotiation about it. If the dealer is not dealing, call Pontiac and let them know that the dealer will not give you the GMS price you are entitled to. This is frowned upon. Plus, when the dealer does a GMS deal, even with the $2002 taken off, they make about 4-5% of MSRP. That is a great deal, especially on a vehicle that is sitting dormant on the lot.
  • montanafanmontanafan Member Posts: 945
    http://gmfamilysavings.com/family/discount/cert_rules.html found surfing thru the GM Site makes it sound like it is up to the dealer to choose to accept GMS or not.
  • fedlawmanfedlawman Member Posts: 3,118
    That's right, there is no obligation for a dealer to participate in the GMS/GMO program.

    Plenty of dealers will however, just call around and ask. GMS price is typically GMO plus no more than 2.5% to cover dealer costs.

    For an Aztek, I'm guessing the GMS price will be about $800 below invoice. Add another $2002 off and you've got a heck of a deal!
  • corey76corey76 Member Posts: 63
    No problems like that here, why are you looking for reimbursement? All your issues you listed should be covered under warranty. Are you sure you aren't misusing or not maintaining your vehicle? Are you sure you have an Aztek??

    Reason why I ask is the overall lack of problems experienced by Tek owners. Also, those problems should be covered by Pontiac. Your warranty also covers loaner car usage so you shouldn't have lost any money? I wish I could help, but so far it sounds like a freak occurence.
  • waymoresblueswaymoresblues Member Posts: 54
    You got what we refer to in my business as an "OBF" (out of box failure). Get a different one and you'll be fine.
  • waymoresblueswaymoresblues Member Posts: 54
    Using NOSTAR's info about getting his Tailgate finally fixed from a different dealership, I hooked up my dealer with

    NOURSE AUTOMOTIVE
    1101 Columbus Pike
    Delaware, OH 43015 Phone: (740) 368-7666
    Toll Free: (888) 368-7666

    who fixed NOSTAR's hatch 98% of the way.
    Thanks NOSTAR. My dealer left me a voice mail saying the LATCH AND the bumpers need to be replaced. Hopefully he will POST details here,
    as I sent him the link to this discussion. Now I just have to wait for the parts to come in.

    Thanks again NOSTAR.
  • noastarnoastar Member Posts: 108
    Hey, That's great! I hope you got your free Oil change too!

    So are you going to start using Nourse for all your repairs? Are they telling you how it will be fixed or are you actually taking it to them?

    If you take it to the Delaware branch could you let them know it was a customer from their Chillicothe Family of Dealerships that told you about them (it's the one I go to and a smaller one).

    I hope they get it all fixed for you!
  • noastarnoastar Member Posts: 108
    I think I will go to the dealer again and have them adjust the rear hatch again. The new struts and parts make a huge difference, but I think it needs one more tune with the new parts. I still get it going to the first latch on the first release. It doesn't happen often and normally hitting the button a second time will pop it out the rest of the way. I have had one time (in the rain no less) that it just wouldn't go and it got wetter than I would have liked (I was trying to get my umbrella from the trunk).

    So waymoresblues, you still might have to go for another check to get it adjusted with the new parts.

    Continueing the Stereo saga. Pontiac customer service has emailed me twice that they have no technical information on any pontiac brand vehicles and that they have no means to access any such information for the customer.

    Here's my last email...
    -----------------------------------
    Unfortunately, we do not have the resources at this office to locate this type of information for
    you. We would suggest that you continue to work with AC Delco, as they are in the best position to
    assist you. "

    We are sorry that this is not a technical site. The only other suggestion we have is to talk to your
    dealer and have the service manager get in touch with Pontiac Technical Assistance, they may be
    able to answer your question.
    -------------------------------

    AC delco said they do not have technical info on their products. The dealership said they have no access to this info either.

    I guess I will just have to wait till a 2002 XM enabled Aztek is on the lot and ask the service technicians to open'er up. What I don't get is that pontiac builds these cars so they must have someone affiliated with pontiac who knows what they are putting into the cars. Or, apparently not.
  • crickett423crickett423 Member Posts: 8
    Yes, Corey I own an Aztek. I have found other owners with similar problems and I do take care of my car. That is the response I always have gotten from Pontiac too. Just because it is not happening to every Aztek does not mean it is not happening to me!! I just wanted to hear other similar stories. All these repairs are covered under my warranty, but who is going to pay for them when my warranty runs out? That there my friend is the point!! Thanks.
  • corey76corey76 Member Posts: 63
    No one really is having these problems but since you are and are worried about after the warranty is out then take some time decide what you are going to do. I had similiar issues with my Z28, so I just went out and found a great deal on an extended warranty. So far that warranty has cost me $800, but they've spent $4500. You need to find out how many miles you drive a year and then you need to find out how many years you want to keep your Tek.

    I went to www.warrantydirect.com got an instant quote of $975 for 4 years 60k miles. (Almost bumper to bumper)

    Then I went www.warrantygold.com they quoted me $754 for 5 years and 75k miles. not bumper to bumper, mostly just essentials.

    Those are 2 for you to research but there are many out there to assist you good luck.
  • bleedscreambleedscream Member Posts: 4
    Anyone know where or if you can buy some splash guards? I talked to the parts guy at my dealership and their catalogue doesn't even list any for the 'Tek. Any Yankee stores or sites have them? Brutus is getting dirty! Please help me! :)

    Troy, Donna and Brutus
  • crickett423crickett423 Member Posts: 8
    Pontiac has offered me the extended warranty, I just don't love my car anymore. If they gave me a new Aztek, I could love it, but I have been in the shop once a month since I have had mine. That does not provide for the reliability and safety that I wished to invest in. Thank you for helping with my research. I was just hoping that my message would spark a discussion with someone with the same problems. I guess like waymoreblues said, I got an OBF. Thank you!!
  • corey76corey76 Member Posts: 63
    But I gotta recommend you look elsewhere for your extended warranty. Pontiac will charge you much more for a warranty than what you can find on your own. Plus I'd be willing to bet that their extended warranties have a pretty heafty deductible.
  • montanafanmontanafan Member Posts: 945
    Corey76, I think by the sound of crickett's posts, Pontiac may be offering the Warranty as a peace offering. If they are crickett and it dosen't limit your other options, take it. Also crickett, just becasue your posts haven't sparked a discussion just means that this weeks readers do not have any simular problems. That shouldn't keep you from "sparking" the discussion. How about some details on your problems. Of particular interest are the brake issues. Because the Aztek is simular to my brother's Montana, I think they may share brake parts. Please post details and include the last six digits of your vin#, so other Aztek owners can compare their build sequence with yours. Hope things get better. GO PATRIOTS!
  • noastarnoastar Member Posts: 108
    Crickett, here's Edmunds article on the Lemon law. Maybe you'll find something in there. I'll leave that part to you.


    http://www.edmunds.com/advice/buying/articles/43774/article.html


    If Pontiac offers a free extended warranty for your troubles, take it! Keep in mind though, that if you take the Pontiac's warranty AND buy an aftermarket extended, the aftermarket won't be usable until Pontiac's is over. The reason I say that is if Pontiac gives you four or five years and you decide you'd like to get seven aftermarket, you'll pay a good penny for the seven now, or even more later when your car is 5yrs old. Is it me or am I just way to long winded?


    If they're charging you, I wouldn't take it. For one, GM is really expensive. Secondly, you're stuck taking it to a dealer for service. Dealer's have by far the worst mechanics. If you buy from an aftermarket place, you get your choice of mechanics. I have a bumper-to-bumper 7yr/100k mile warranty from warranty gold and it cost about 1,100. I actually can't wait until I can use it so I can find a good mechanic out there and stick with him. The dealer I'm at right now is better than my one of purchase, but it's still a far cry from a good mechanic.

  • skew_driverskew_driver Member Posts: 2
    Hi, I just joined here and seen some post on Xm. Here is what I know about it. The good news Blitzsafe is making xm adptors to interface with factory radios. The bad news is they are not making any for gm right now. Maybe with if enough people e-mailing them it will get them on the ball. Also if you have a 6-disc indash the adaptor should work because it has a aux in. Also Pioneer makes the 6-disc cd transport but not the radio. I dont know if the cd & cass has aux in. If it has aux listed on the source buttons then the adaptor will work too. (when and if they make one for gm's) There is no other way to get xm without going the fm route or replacing the factory without an interface adaptor like the Blitzsafe's I think Peripherl is making them too but no GM adpts from them either.
  • noastarnoastar Member Posts: 108
    What do you mean the 6-disk transport. Delpi Auto sent me a wiring diagram of the back of the 6-disk. It had the typical two ports with multiple pins. Half of the pins on one of the ports are devoted to auxilaries. I have no idea how this works though. I expected that if it had an Aux imput it would be a simple single plug jack of some type. I'll check out that site. Thanx.
  • crickett423crickett423 Member Posts: 8
    The warranty is a peace offering, but it does not begin to cover my concerns. My brakes have been replaced three times. That includes the drums, rotors and pads/discs. The rear braking system is way out of adjustment and it continues to cause the rotors to have excessive thickness variation and the drums to be out of round. This makes my brakes squeal and the pads to wear. I've only got 27K miles on my car and the brakes have been worked on three times!!!!! Ridicilous. To pile on top of that, I have had problems with my wiper module, body control module, headlamp assembly, I have had the headliner replaced because it leaks and causes a huge stain to form beside the rear passenger seat. I have had my coolant flushed and/or refilled twice because it was dirty and causing a foul odor in my car. And to top it all off, my tent, when used for camping LEAKS!!! I think that is all. I just really hope this sparks conversation. One man has emailed me already with similar and further complaints. Thanks for your support. I have a hearing scheduled soon with PONTIAC. I hope they listen. I don't want to settle for the extended warranty, I don't have time to put my Aztek in the shop all the time. Thanks!!
  • noastarnoastar Member Posts: 108
    Good luck. My brakes squeek from time to time. Nothing major. The tent has always leaked. It's just designed horribly. I bought one and took it back. I got caught in a downpour and it flooded my car. I had to pack up (in the downpour) then get on my soaked leather seats and go home. Buy a large tarp and some mosquito netting. Peg the tarp up like a canopy with the Tek as the center piece. If you get a really big one (or one shaped correctly) you can give the windows enough cover that even when they're down, rain won't come in (also gives you a dry spot next to the doors to get in). Use the netting with masking tape or something else along the windows to keep out the skeeters. With the seats out there's more than enough room to stretch out with the hatch closed. If you really wanted to go all out I suppose you could get a tarp that would cover the rear hatch too (that's gonna be a big tarp) and get a large amount of skeeter netting to cover the rear.

    Point is that the factory tent doesn't meet flush with the roof due to the roofrack. Water collects on the roof and flows backward down the trunk gutters. With the hatch fully open, some gets in and the rest gets absorbed by whatever bedding may be near the gutters and you end up with a lake in the car. The tent windows are leaky too. It's just a really bad design.
  • corey76corey76 Member Posts: 63
    Don't go camping in the rain. Who'd want to go camping in the rain anyway?

    Hey as far as your brakes go, they are fairly simplistic. If they haven't been repaired yet then maybe you should ask for aftermarket brakes, and maybe rear disc from the AWD model. Honestly though I've never heard of anyone having such an issue with brakes. I really can't figure that out, I used to race SCCA twice a month, and then daily drive my Z28, and I've still only changed my brakes twice. 64k miles later brakes are great. I only have one other suggestion, I used to have similiar issues with my Beretta.

    Wanna know what it was? My girlfriend didn't know how to brake correctly, she'd constantly warp my rotors. She'd be driving down the road and then slam on the brakes and another thing she'd do is leave the damn parking brake on while driving!!! I never could get why she didn't see that big red brake light signal on the dash. When you say your headliner leaks I can only assume you mean the weatherstripping.

    As far as the smell from antifreeze. Regardless of how dirty it was you should never smell it unless you have a leak.

    I can only tell you this, and I'm not trying to be negative. Lots of people don't like the Tek, they resent the Tek. You ever think that the Mechanic you are taking it to is sabotaging your vehicle. Sounds off the wall, but I saw a show on it, and these are things they did all the time.
  • skew_driverskew_driver Member Posts: 2
    The transport is the cd part inside of the radio. Do you have any way of scaning the pin outs that gm sent you and e-mailing them to me. I might be able to make and adaptor and use an Alpine xm brain.
  • crickett423crickett423 Member Posts: 8
    Hello, I don't like to go camping in the rain, but sometimes when you go camping there is a tendency for rain. I absolutely resent your statements about WOMEN drivers and brakes. I have owned many cars in my life and never had a brake issue. The brake system is at fault here, not the women driver. Maybe the leak was from the weatherstripping, but regardless, there was a huge stain on my headliner in my brand new TEK. I used to love the TEK, but it is not reliable and it causes me A LOT of grief. I came here for support, not for rationalization of my concerns, I have PONTIAC to do that. I am not trying to be negative, but just because your TEK is superb doesn't mean that mine should be superb too, it is full of faults. Thank You.
  • corey76corey76 Member Posts: 63
    When did I imply anything to do with women drivers and brakes, are you assuming that when I imply one woman close to me that I mean all women? What are you talking about?

    "Wanna know what it was? My girlfriend didn't know how to brake correctly, she'd constantly warp my rotors. She'd be driving down the road and then slam on the brakes and another thing she'd do is leave the damn parking brake on while driving!!! I never could get why she didn't see that big red brake light signal on the dash. When you say your headliner leaks I can only assume you mean the weatherstripping."

    Please read carefully, I'm sorry if you felt insulted, but for crying out loud I don't see how you arrived at your conclusion.
  • noastarnoastar Member Posts: 108
    Corey your first post did seem a little acusatory. Though we all have to admit that the tone with which one reads our posts isn't always the tone in which we ourselves speak them as we type.

    Crickett, Every model of car will have some bad ones. I'm not going to try and tell you how wonderful the Tek is. I think all the trouble it's caused you probably won't allow my words to make much difference. I hope they give you a new one and you don't suffer the problems. My tek has had several little things here and there, nothing major. The rear hatch was one and a buzz from the rear. Both still have me scratching my head, but I love my Tek. If I was you, I'd probably hate it. Check out that stuff on the Lemon Law and if you want to give it another go I'd try another tek. If you think you'd like to be done with it maybe a refund is possible. Dunno.
  • crickett423crickett423 Member Posts: 8
    I was not trying to sound hasty just as you were not Corey76. I took real offense to the women remarks. When you make a statement that you honestly have never seen anyone with such brake problems before and then refer to "wanna know what the problem was" when you had seen similar problems with your Beretta, there was a connection there. Sorry if I misunderstood.

    I know all about the lemon law noastar. I am going to my arbitration hearing this month. Again, all I wanted was some support because if it was happening to at least one other person, it might help my case. I have found testimonial reviews on other posting sites, I was just wondering if there were any here because this site seems real popular. Thanks Again!!
  • corey76corey76 Member Posts: 63
    But I have a question do you allow anyone else to drive your vehicle without you in it? I mean I know that's not what you want to hear, and I'm not meaning to sound off the wall. That's what I was implying with the brake thing.

    I am sorry you are experiencing problems with your Tek.

    Oh ya the tent thing was just a joke.....:)
  • nabinabi Member Posts: 15
    HI,
    I'm looking into '02 Aztek base fwd (yellow). I do not hear any praise for Pontiac's quality, but Aztek seems practical for city young couple. I want to carry things and will commute total of 65 miles on an interstate highway. I checked out carsdirect.com first. Then it showed $16,990 as target price (no extra option selected). Does it mean I can get it at the price or that is the best possible price? It included $2,002 rebate though. Do you guys have any recommendation for a must option? Thanks.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    I'd like cruise control for that commute (Basic Plus package ~$900) and the steering mounted radio controls would be nice too (~$400 up, depending on which radio upgrade you look at).

    $16,990 looks like a great price, btw - our True Market Value puts it at $19,130 before rebates. Be sure to ask about ad fees, delivery fees and taxes, title and license fees as you figure your "out the door" cost.

    Steve
    Host
    SUVs, Vans and Aftermarket & Accessories Message Boards
  • dangbwidangbwi Member Posts: 35
    We had a big snowfall around here today. Some of the roads I drove where unplowed. When I got home I decided to check the radiator area to see if it packed with snow like my Ford Tempo. Sure enough the radiator area was packed with snow. This could probably lead to overheating.
    Dan
  • waymoresblueswaymoresblues Member Posts: 54
    Noastar, I'm not taking it into that Dealer, I'm hundreds of miles away. What I meant was that my dealer CALLED Nourse's Repair Shop and got the info over the phone. Still waiting for a notice saying my dealer got the parts in. Thanks again.
  • noastarnoastar Member Posts: 108
    Glad to help. Keep in mind that even if you get the right parts on there, it may take another adjustment for them to work perfectly. That hatch is just so heavy.

    GO PATRIOTS!!!
  • triumphertriumpher Member Posts: 58
    I wanted to give an update on my search for wheels and winter tires. I selected Sport Edition Fox 5 alloy wheels (16 X 7) with 215/70/16 snow tires (Wintermaster Plus), all from the Tire Rack. The set looks pretty good on the Aztek and gives it a little more of a macho SUV look (compared with the 235/17/55)with the more ballony look of the higher side walls. The tires have a rather aggressive treat profile and handle well on the packed snow in our area. The vehicle is doing pretty well on the snow. The only thing I have to get used to is the slight delay before AWD kicks in (my other vehicle has permanent AWD).
    I am still on the look-out for some kind of front end protection (like a bumper bar, etc.), since this vehicle has no front bumper and a lot of plastic that might crack because of parking lot incidents. I also think that fender extensions and mud flaps might keep the sides a little cleaner. Has anybody out there any experience with sources for those?
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