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Reminds me... anyone remember Arco Graphite motor oil in the mid-70's? Wonder what happened to that idea?
Apparently graphite suspended in motor oil did no more for your engine than did teflon. $10-15 a quart for something that demonstrated no real performance cannot be a market winner in the long run.
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The business managers at the Potamkin dealership in Manhattan were totally inept at handling the matter - I got a different status every time I called about it, including that they were optional accessories! Either they were completely ignorant of how the truck was supposed to come equipped, or they figured I was.
On the the sales rep's first day back, he got the parts manager to UPS them to me. I got both headphones and the remote yesterday. Very impressive sound quality. I expect to hear very little from the back seat occupants on long trips!
So....when I get that survey from GM, the sales rep gets 'completely satisfied' in all areas.
As for the Potamkin dealer management/Prep Dept....somewhere well south of that!
I'm still in the "honeymoon" phase with my LTZ.
I hope that the reliability holds up over the 3yr lease life.
Considering the experience at Potamkin thus far, I definitely DON'T plan on using them for service.
I then took it to a different dealer for other numerous problems and they failed to fix many things that I specifically typed out for them. I think they are replacing the bumper because they are trying to suck up for all their mistakes and get a "completely satified" on the survey. It is nice to see them trying to get all my issues addressed. Since they are replacing the bumper, I am adding salvaged factory fog lights (I have the LS) before they paint the new bumper. I have seen new TBs on the dealers lot with the same warping plastic bumpers.
Has anyone had their headliner sag/droop? My headliner is sagging just aft of the sunroof. If I push it up the adhesive sticks for a second but then you can hear the adhesive break and it sags again (about 1-2").
Not a huge problem yet but something I would consider taking to the dealer if I need other work done or during an oil change.
02-08-67-004 Headliner Sag At Rear of Sunroof Opening (replace velcro patches)
My 97 Pontiac Grand Prix's paint is in better shape, and its got 110K on it. Thats CRAP!!
I don't get all worked up about it. It's an SUV, it's supposed to look rugged.
-mike
I took it home for my wife and kids to see as well see if it could fit in my garage. My 2 year old daughter told me that she wanted it. Is this a sign?
I would like to wait for the Kia Sorento (all the extras at a low price) and Toyota 4-runner (quality and reliability), but I do not think I can wait that long.
These Tripplets have great Fuel economy, great resell value, creature comforts, style, price for what you get, and great utility.
with just 1500 miles i am getting 18Mpg on the Hwy. Will get better and if you are looking at the Regular version you could even expect 23Mpg. NO SIMULAR SIZED SUV CAN COMPETE WITH THOSE MILEAGE NUMBERS!!!
Jeff
Has anyone got any ideas for ridding themselves of the emblems in the doors, short of actually taking off all of the side moulding completely? Just prying the emblem out will still leave a funky looking depression in the moulding that I'm not too excited about.
Any thoughts anyone?
But seriously.. looking at it, about the only thing you could do would be removiing all the side moldings and replacing with another aftermarket-type body side molding.
Frank
I don't care about Resale Values. I would keep my vehicle until it's driven into the ground, then buy a new one.
Make sure it runs great for the dealer, then after they give you their money, RUN AND LAUGH! They will discover that it won't start the next morning. Oh, and people, never trade in your cars on a full tank. Trade it in with an Empty tank. And always beg for gas money. Every new car should come with a full tank.
I still believe that extended warrantys are money makers for the underwriters or they wouldn't do it. However there is always that 1 in 10 chance you might come out ahead.
The in-tank electric fuel pump failed on my '88 S-10 2 years ago. Cost $140 for the new ACDelco pump and $150 labor to pull the tank to replace it. That's after driving it for 12 years.
does anyone else? good experiences?
2 weeks into ownership of a 2002 LTZ and just managed to resolve the issue of missing DVD accessories.
The manual refers to a rear cargo shelf, which can apparently be mounted low or high against the back of the 2nd row seat, or positioned vertically., in which case grocery bags can be attached to the hooks. I don't seem to have this item. There is a rear cargo shade, but no shelf.
Is this item supposed to be there or not?
Will
Will
I read way back about a part that keeps the brights and the low beams on at the same time. Can someone please direct me the right way so I can get this part?
And I am going to be using Amsoil synthetics all throughout m vehicle. But was told not to use synthetic for the break-in period. Any thoughts?
ADJGUY
I posed the same question shortly after taking delivery of my Envoy at the end of April. Turns out that standard wheel base versions get the cargo cover, while the EXT/XL versions get the shelf.
I know this is not explained very well in the manual (that is how I found out about the shelf's existence), but I believe it is in there. I also checked GMC's website about differences between the reular and long-wheelbase versions and that was one of the differences.
HTH,
JAW
Front molded with GMC logo is 12497606
Rear molded with GMC logo is 12497607
But wait till Monday I'll make sure.
You can see them at: http://www.gmgoodwrench.com/accessories/modellistEnv.html
http://service.gm.com/gmtechlink/August2001/articles/drl.htm
hope this helps.
Just a tip: I got some grease on the gray carpet in the Envoy cargo area from some stuff I had back there (that's another story). Not sure how to clean it up, but my brother said try WD-40. So I sprayed it on and rubbed with a rag. The grease spot went away like magic and looks good as new. Smelled like WD-40 for a couple of days, but it worked great.
--Mike
Whenever I have a stubborn carpet stain, I will usually spray a little on a damp terry cloth towel and rub! It gets rid of anything! I took my Impala in for a 3K oil change last month and the mechanic accidentally got a little oil on my cloth headliner with his hat. Unfortunately, my interior color is a verrry light "neutral" leather with matching cloth headliner. A dab of super clean on my white terry cloth towel removed the oil quickly.
I found my stake in Super Clean when my dad let me try a bottle of his to clean my tires. Wow did the dirt roll right off of the black side walls of the tires. Now, I use the super clean (very diluted and applied to my terry cloth of course) to do the initial "blue jean" stain removal from my leather seats, followed by a thorough rinsing. Then I finish the application with my Lexol Cleaner + Lexol Conditioner. Unfortunately I have learned that the Lexol Cleaner does not do as thorough of a job removing the blue jean dye from leather seats.
Just my two cents!
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My dealer has checked and said everything is within specs.
Has anyone had any adjustments done that improved gas mileage?