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Weren't you talking about buying an Escalade or CTS-V? Seems kind of ambitious for an under-30 security guard...are you rich?
The key is to let someone else eat that initial depreciation. For the price of a new CTS-V, I could buy an 04 model AND a C43 AMG....
I went from classy to ashy :surprise: But I'll be alright. My Mother in-law was so happy to throw us out on the street all because of her bitterness torwards my wife having a good relationship with her dad. She is a sicko. She told us we had 2 days to move last friday at 8 p.m. Then she came back and wanted us out that night. :surprise: She was hugging my son, and we asked her why are you hugging and loving on him when you want to throw him out on the street tonight ? :surprise: She didn't say anything. She told her sister to look around and see what's in the house and she started to go through are stuff. My wife told her aunt you stop right there. We called the sheriff and the independant lawyer that held the mediation and asked him if she could legally throw us out tonight. He told her to contact her lawyer since he couldn't be involved. Well we contacted the judge saturday morning and asked how much time we have to move. She said 30 days. Well my MIL wanted the eviction papers served at work so I'd be fired and the judge said no. Why would you want to try to get your SIL fired from his job ? Well that place is mine now and I want them out. I contacted my employer that night to warn them of her threat. They said she is nuts and you've been living there for about 3 years. I've pumped money into this house and fixed alot of it up and she's going to be that mean and bitter torwards us ?
Well thankfully we found a place to live in Dumas Tx. I've lost all respect for my MIL. Would a normal person expect their kids to choose sides in a divorce ? My parents never did during their divorce thankfully.
So fintail, I will be rich someday. Not for awhile though Maybe 2030 CTS-V :P or a good used 2007 CTS-V in 2012.
Rocky
Rocky
I'd take Livia for a MIL over my current one. Marriage works when 2 people aren't quiters, but when one in the marriage is a few quarter panels short, of being a fully built car, then your going to have problems. My son is only 2, and daughter 6 months, but my son saw mom crying and getting yelled at by grandma, and was yelling back at his nutty grandma. I interuppted her, and pointed this out to her.
Well I'm glad your parents are blessed to last that long. I'm going to do everything in my power to reach 50 years "god willing" You have to have a connection with your potential spouse before you get married. My wife and I have our ups and downs, and sometimes we have to take our differences to the shop to be repaired.
(talking it out) 3 1/2 yrs. and going strong for us. :shades:
Well back on subject:
I do see GM, Ford, Chrysler, turning the ship around. They all have to keep Quality at the highest level, while making fashionable cars. They all need products for each segment. I however feel GM is taking the solictice idea a lil' to far. Soltice, Sky, Stingray, and maybe a Saab knock-off ?????? GM might be making a huge blunder here. I just hope I'm wrong on this badge engineering, otherwise GM in 5 years will have to start cutting this line-up too.
Rocky
Any suggestions ????.....I guess can wait and see what the 6 speed LS-2 G8 is going to look like for sure, I guess. :sick:
Rocky
But hey, if typical GM style residuals keep up, you could still afford one of those in a few years. Local Caddy dealer has an 05 CTS-V for 39K...at that rate...
Hopefully GM will build a car in the near future that both my wife and I want to own as much as the new 07' CTS-V.
Rocky
P.S. the mexican mafia idea crossed my FIL mind.
Rocky
What I wondered was: was it front-wheel-drive? If so, wouldn't there be tons of torque steer with an engine like that? :confuse:
I think there's a mildly used Pontiac GTO out there waiting for you. GMNA had nothing to do with the interior, so it's actually pretty nice inside, and the kids are small enough that they can climb into the back seat easily. And if you don't like the horribly anonymous nose the GTO got, you can get one of the dozen Holden noses shipped over from that Aussie aftermarket shop.
Unfortunatly no Big 3 cars yet offers this. :sick: The current CTS-V offers the stick, decent fuel economy, good power, but has minimal gadgets and a terrible interior + it is $53K and change. My discount would only shave around $6K off the MSRP. I guess the G8 is my only hope. :mad:
BTW- lemko the Bonneville GXP is a nice car. The Goat is nice, but currently I can't handle the 2 door thing anymore. 2 kids in car seats and my big body trying to strap them in the backseat is like playing "Twister"
It (Bonneville) unfortunatly doesn't have the technology I'm looking for. Hell they are asking $24,995 for a 2004 at Greg Lair Pontiac in Canyon, Tx. I'm so darn dissapointed right now. I might just throw in the towel and stick to inexpensive used cars until GM makes me a car I want to own and can afford new. :sick:
Anyone see's a "deal of the decade" on a Olds Aurora, Deville Concours/STS, GMC Jimmy/Envoy, Blazer/Trailblazer, or Yukon/Tahoe, lemme know.
Rocky
P.S.
Thanx for the suggestions ya'll
But a great suggestion.
Rocky
Sewell Cadillac-Saab-Hummer I think still has a 2005 Aero model if you're interested.
I'll keep my eyes out for a deal on an Aurora.
Rocky
The Saab Exchange of Morton Grove has demo 9-5 Arcs listing for $27,988ish on cars that originally had a $40,000 sticker. That's a good deal if you ask me.
But other than that, the Acura TL seems to be your best bet
Rocky
Volvo S60 R - Spec Sheet
It's not the greatest sports car of all time but it's reasonably priced (especially if you qualify for Ford's X-Plan), has very good power, 6-speed MTX, AWD, 4-doors, and gadgets optional. Fuel economy is 18/24 with the MTX which is decent to me.
The 20th Anniversary 9-3 Convertible was at NAIAS and it was very nice. I think Saab is only making 300 of those though, so they will definitely be rare
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=109673
IL Exclusive: Buick LaCrosse Super in the Works
Date posted: 03-17-2006
DETROIT — A Buick LaCrosse Super, which takes its exterior design cues from the well-received 2004 Buick Velite convertible concept, will hit the market within the next few years, Inside Line has learned.
The car will begin to make its media rounds starting on March 28 in New York and again at the Buick Open in Grand Blanc, Michigan, in July. It will not be shown at the upcoming New York auto show, however.
Buick spokesman Dave Darovitz told IL that the LaCrosse Super will be equipped with a 300-plus-hp V8, the first V8 in the LaCrosse sedan. "It will have exterior styling heavily inspired by the Velite, including a waterfall grille," he said. "It's a good bet it will have portholes, too."
Darovitz said the LaCrosse Super will have interior differentiation from the current LaCrosse. He would not specify exactly when the model will hit the market, only vaguely describing it as "the next few years."
"We're not close to talking pricing yet, either," Darovitz said.
There are no plans for a Buick Lucerne Super at this time. The Super designation, which goes back to 1940, signifies the most premium trim level.
"The whole vision for Buick is to move upmarket and bring more style and technology to the portfolio," he said.
What this means to you: Buick is still leafing through its rich heritage for cures to its lingering malaise.
What this means to me : I guess it's about time for me to pull out the Aerosmith song "Dream On"
While not a Velite Roadster (My Dream Car) it's the next best thang :shades:
Rocky
Rocky
4 speed 75%
6 Speed Manuel 0%
6 speed automatic 25% :shades:
Rocky
What I wondered was: was it front-wheel-drive? If so, wouldn't there be tons of torque steer with an engine like that?
Yes, it was front wheel drive, and yes, it suffered from torque steer. The interior wasn't up to $25k car standards, either, much less, $35k.
9. Don't be afraid to copy better cars, improve upon them, and advertise it.
8. Safety sells.
7. Make the flagship a mom car, not a Caddy or Lincoln.
6. What's a "UAW"?
5. Bring back refined versions of Muscle Cars.
4. Make maintenance cheaper, and advertise it.
3. 3 engine blocks and 9 engine configurations are enough.
4. Use more tubular steel in construction.
3. Standardize trim package names
2. Quality, quality, quality
1. Bring back the Mustang! (see, I was right!)
:P :P :P
Waddaya mean, bring it back? :P It never left. It's the only pony car that's been in continuous production since its introduction.
I'm not sure where you were going with your rambling ?
What is the UAW ? :confuse:
Rocky
Rocky
Styling is starting to come up to import quality standard, so are the interiors, but they still need a little more work. GM did a great job with interiors for new models, but now they're all starting to look the same. Look at Impala, Tahoe/Yukon, and DTS. They all have the same look, as if they could've come from the same mold. Mechanically, they're all way behind. 5 and 6 speed automatics, and 6 speed manuals should be the norm, not the exception. They're starting to filter into new products now, but what took so long? They're always playing catch-up. Fuel efficiecy is getting better though.
I just couldn't resist. Funny thing is that to "generation Y", the Fox-bodies (1979-1993) are THE Mustangs. The classic-era ones have little resonance for them; when they were growing up, the roads were filled with squared-off, Euro-design coupes with nary a pony logo on them. So for them, you say Mustang and they think "5.0!"
I wouldn't dump *too* hard on the unions...nothing worse than a discontented, unloyal, grumpy vengeful workforce.
Many American corporations have turned into hell-holes because profits have been acquired through pension cuts and raising work hours.
On the plus side, this has driven unrewarded talent into small entreprenurial businesses....
Mustang:
old Mustang:
new Mustang:
new (old) Mustang:
Rocky
Rocky
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GM: Cadillac DTS Sport, Buick Lucerne CXS
Ford: Mustang GT, Lincoln Town Car
Chrysler: 300 SRT8, Dodge Ram pickup.
Rocky