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As for life span, the factory speakers are still going strong on that S-10 (sold last March). The factory unit back then was 40 watts per channel RMS. I have never had factory speakers (with factory or modest power aftermarket radio) go bad, even those that are installed in the dash. I HAVE had aftermarket speakers go bad in as little as 5 years due to the sun's effects (another reason I won't buy Kenwood now).
I'm not saying that the Silverado has the best speakers (it would seem the front 6-1/2 inch woofer should reproduce bass much better than it does), but in the LS and LT they are definitely not the worst. Chevy hasn't used a "cheap paper cone" in 2 decades on their better radios as far as I have seen. The reason I have not replaced the 4x6s yet is that I haven't found any for less than $100 locally that sound even as clear as the factory ones.
And if you have ever listened to an upper-level Chrysler radio with seperate amp and Infinity speakers, you know Crutchfield is stretching things quite a bit when it says that all factory systems suck.
>which Blaupunkt do you have<
Aspen CM147. 4x35 watts Peak, 4x13.5 watts RMS at less than 1% THD. No seperate amp except for the subwoofer. Some day I will upgrade the front speakers in that '67 Camaro. Right now I have two 3-1/2 inch full-range cheapos in place of the factory center-of-dash mono 6x9. I think the kick panels will accept a thin 4x6. Do that and add a tweeter and I'll be set.
I'm writing too much and I'm tired. Got to rest up for tomorrow's surf ... or lack of it.
If you want to hear it before you buy, let me know.
Richard
The only problem was a scratch in the plastic radioface (time/frequency). I thought it was some glue and tried to pick it off with my fingernail, and that just scratched it up more. I will see if the dealer will replace it.
After 500 miles I'll get up to 65mph and see if there are any problems. Absolutely beautiful at 55 mph and under.
I took one in the Morning with the sun in my eyes..and it turned out too dark. Took another that evening...sun was reflecting off the window. It's hard to see the color on the side...but you get the idea. Damn nice combo.
If an LT is available in 2-tone next time...perhaps I'd get this?...or Carmine with Gold. This is a 3/4 I believe.
This is from my truck...I didn't get out and go around to the front...a guy was already coming over to ask if I need help!
http://www.teleweb.net/mgdvhman/Indigo1.jpg
- Tim
Just to let you know we are currently looking into the problems with that kit
and are working on a solution.
Please call Robert Sayre in our Tech. and R & D department for any further questions
you may have.
Hellwig Products Co. Inc.
Customer Service Dept.
I'll be talking to them and will post the result.
Vince
For some reason those don't really look like the camper ones at that angle......must be because they are closed?
Sorry Hoss...i just don't like them...especially open...but we have already had this discussion.
- Tim
I was also wondering anyone that ordered a truck how much of a down payment did u put down? I was told yesterday (i couldnt stop laughing after i left) that i needed a "sizeable down payment" Im not stupid and wouldnt give more that $500. All the dealers in my area are ignorant me and this salesman got into it because he tried to tell me that they only make one kind of seat. He thought the bench was the bucket luckily a mechanic stepped in and set him straight. I am gonna travel about 3 hrs away to order mine because i feel i can get better service and they have been treating me good.
Ok last question anyone know if the trucks are predrilled for nerf bars??? Thanks alot
Ryan
- Tim
I checked with my banker and she showed me that the only way a down payment was going to make a difference in my case was if it was at least 4k. My base truck was 17K with tax, title and license
I've been reading all the interesting posts here and elsewhere on Edmunds for about a month or so now. Now I'd like to thank everyone for all the great advice as I ordered my truck yesterday! This will be my first new anything and my first new truck. Although, I have owned several vans. I decided to go with the 2000 Sierra SLT, 2wd 4dr, 3.73, 5.3L, Sportside. Fire Red/Oak Leather. I'm using the GMS price which is hard to beat. Now my question. Does anybody have any recommendations for break in speeds and the like. Thanks
Ryan
-powerisfun
Avoid long periods of travel at constant speeds. Avoid fast accelerations and fast stops as well. Don't tow anything for the first 1000 miles.
Change the factory oil at 500 miles, then at 1000 miles, then whatever schedule is best for you after which will still be within the manuf. recommendation.
Driving like an old person will do more harm than good. The myth of getting the best used vehicle from an old person is just that, a myth. Most old people never have the rings fully seat poking around town and such and therefore at higher speeds the vehicle breaks the seal and starts burning oil and such.
Don't race it, but don't baby it either.
- Tim
Sorry I'm here in the Silverado site talking about the Sierra but you guy are the most interesting and informitive. At least I'm buying GM. Fords are nice but I want more of a back seat. There are other reasons I choose the Sierra over all other but I don't wish to be verbose.
Everybody please buy American. Growing up in Detroit I seen first hand what the [non-permissible content removed] did to a lot of hard working American in the late 70's. I know there was quite a few lemons back then, mostly a result of the gas crunch. But that's past history. And please don't tell me that a lot of Toyota's are made in the US, I know that. But where does the buck stop, Toyko!! Sorry to ramble but this is something I feel very strongly about.
I think the accountants at these car companies, say look we're buying 2 million tires this year, let's get the low bid from Goodyear, Firestone, etc... and we'll look real good saving a dollar or two a tire. They probably ask the engineers what the minimum specs. need be, not what will be best in performance or wear.
A buck or 2 saved on 2 million tires adds up pretty quick! If the General paid more for the tires, well, they wouldn't be paying for them anyhow, would they. 20 bucks extra for a set to the tire vendor would probably turn into a 150 dollar charge on the window sticker.
As with most car tire packages, you can choose the wheel/tire size, but rarely the manufacturer.
Besides, somebodys' got to have the job of the tire kicker!
Bryan
Better quality? Me and another poster here had a private talk about this touchy subject just before this. I'll let him post it if he wants.
Imports don't have better quality...just a better reputation built up over the years by hype and mis-information. They build them just good enough to last until your next one. I;m sure someone will pipe in that their import is still going strong after..blahh blahh blahh yada yada yada....
This Country revolves around the Auto Industry. if you can't help it..and want to live here...It's a damn shame. I don't care if the Mazda plant is right here and employs workers.....the real profits go bye bye!
...which is where all Import Buyers should go..
- Wrath of Tim Re-Visited
Disposable! I can't ever remember hearing anyone say that they were busy doing a restoration of their Mazda/Datsun/Toyota.
The best quote I've heard lately on this subject was from a person that knows VERY little about cars, my girl-friend. We were sitting at a traffic light when she looked over (actually down from the truck) at a newer Honda or Nissan or something and said "you know, that is just as basic transportation as you can get". The older imports did seem to last a long time... but when you have no bells and whistles, or A/C, power windows, AT, etc...ahhh, enough already.
Pulled up beside a Tundra the other day. It's driver was looking over at my truck, and when he saw me looking over at him, he quickly glanced away. The only thing I could figure out was he had a brain flash of "Shoulda bought a REAL truck!"
How did we get on this subject, anyhow?
I'm done,
Bryan
I have nothing against Detroit. In fact, I'm considering a 2000 Silverado.
I do object to the import bashing. My 91 Nissan has had a leaking oil sending unit and one cracked exhaust manifold bolt, since new. That's it! Not one other repair other that routine stuff.
Last week a guy asked me if my car was brand new! I had just waxed it, but wow, nice compliment. He was shocked when I told him it was a 91. Granted, he's not much of a car guy or he would know the model isn't made any more, but, still, how many Cavalier owners have this experience?
By the way, my Nissan is loaded with air, cruise, tilt, power-everything, etc. And regarding restoration - people think my car looks brand-new, does it need restoration?
Look, I don't bash North American vehicles, but I have to support my foreign car that has never let me down.
As for the Tundra, well, if it were more attractive and had more rear seat room. . .
The Silverado still looks pretty good unless they can't get the 4th door on - can't wait for ever!
Two of the books I know of are:
‘Comeback; The Rise and Fall of the American Automobile Industry’ - This one describes, among other things, how the Japanese were kicking the big 3 out the door with better vehicles and how the big 3 recovered by adopting the Japanese methods for building cars.
‘Behind the Wheel at Chrysler: The Iacocca Legacy’ - This one talks about what a scam Iacocca was running and how he made Japan a scapegoat while trying to cover over the inferiority of his company's product.
My wifes first car was an 81 Honda Prelude. Her father had your attitude - if you don’t buy American you’re a traitor. He wanted her to buy a Buick (Regal, I think) and even went so far as to pick out the car for her and to negoiate a deal - without consulting her, of course. When she purchased the Honda he was so angry we thought he was going to disown her. She had that car for 17 years and, in all that time, her father refused to even get into the Honda, although when she finally sold it he did say "that little thing turned out to be a pretty good car".
Oh, and Tim, you might want to pick a manufacturer other than Mazda for your examples, they’re pretty much owned by F*rd.
two cars (one American, one import) are basically equivalent in quality, price, and features, I'll go with the American one, but the minute they become non-equivalent, I'll go with the best value. That's truly the American way (Free market capitalism).
I currently own all American vehicles, but I recently went car-shopping with my sister, who is a teacher, and I had no choice but to recommend a Nissan to her. It was over $1,000 less than an equivalent GM/Ford/DC car and has a better reliability record.
You see, my sister is a college-educated (Magna [non-permissible content removed] Laude graduate) professional and she makes less than half of what the lowest-paid American auto workers make (and I won't even go into their fantastic benefits), so she can't afford to buy American to pay their wages. Auto workers are the privileged spoiled rich-kids in America's work force. I have no intention of considering THEM when buying a car. The only reason I favor buying American at all (to the point mentioned above) is that it is slightly better for the American economy as a whole.
Now let's talk about "the little man". Wal-Mart hurts the little man, right?
WRONG!!!
For every one "little man" put out of business by Wal-Mart's presence, there are a thousand other "little men" who benefit enormously by the lower cost of shopping at Walmart. In my area, we just got a Wal-Mart SuperCenter. The cost of living (at least for groceries, and other goods) has dropped by 30% here. People can literally afford bigger cars and houses now.
The bottom line is: USE FINANCIAL SENSE. The free-market is the last remnant of "survival-of-the-fittest" left in human life. The only way to keep American products strong is for weak products (i.e. poor quality, high prices) to die. They won't die if people keep buying them "because they're American".
Now that was a rant!
-powerisfun
cars (maybe more?) had Japanese engines in them.
Even the first Omni Horizons had VW motors. I wouldn't trust that snake....
Was the compliment on your '91 Nissan or your [Chevrolet] Cavalier?
I should have chosen a Chevy Chevette for comparison, rather than a Cavelier since the Chevette is out of production.
So, here it is again, how many Chevette owners have been asked if their 91 is brand-new in the last few weeks?
Not picking on the Chevette. I know it was an entry level vehicle. Just couldn't think of a more up-scale Chevy that is out of production now.
I do try to buy American, but, I don't put a lot of effort into it either. I've got a Mitsubushi TV, Sony surround, blah blah blah. Ya'll get the picture.
Bottom line: you want a Toyota, buy a Toyota. want a Ford, buy one. Thats the joy, and the responsibility, of a free* marketplace.
That's why there ain't just one flavor of ice cream!
Bryan
Hahaha
Bryan
OK..mazda puts a plant here..Ford owns the company ...hmmm...where did those Billions of dollars to buy it go?..hmmmm..Could be Bye Bye!
I rest my case your Honor..
- Tim
- Tim
Kevin
25.5 mph