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2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
'17 Chevy Volt Premiere
I saw Pontiac as performance from the 60s. Sitting in the rear of a Catalina convertible on the main street of an Indiana no stoplight country town with the car skewing from the torque of the 389 with 3 deuces under the hood made me hopeful to someday enjoy a vehicle like that--not quite in as dumb a manner as this guy in his home village in east central Indiana on a Sunday. The driver was my freshman college buddy's brother who owned the car--he was not in college.
Oldsmobile was a premium vehicle for fun-loving folks. My high school teachers had owned some Oldsmobiles that I liked. I graduated in 1962 if anyone's counting.
Buick was a doctor's car. Not quite a Cadillac.
In this case I believe GM or the government at the time thought Buick could compete with lexus' market. Nope. Didn't work.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
'17 Chevy Volt Premiere
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
The 1982 88 model was absolute junk. It was a sharp looking coupe which got compliments but it fell apart to the point of the wheels literally coming off. The detuned 305 was a dog to boot. I sold it at 75k miles after I noticed rust holes in the trunk.
The 1991 88 model was a much better car. Had the 3.8L motor built before they started using intake gaskets that dissolved. It nickeled and dimed as it aged but nothing major. It was running perfectly at 127k miles when the frame rotted out.
I think they axed Olds because it was too much like a Caddy and as I recall the sales in the last few years were REAL bad. Something like 300,000 total units when other lines were selling millions.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
2021 Genesis G90
2021 Genesis G90
Could be - as I said I have heard from people still in the car business that they find wholesale values lower than equivalent cars. I do not have firsthand knowledge, however.
2021 Genesis G90
I have a feeling that many, many deaths will be reported over the next few days.
We dodged a huge bullet 79 miles off our coastline. If not for the grace of God, we could have looked like those islands. Photos of the Hurricane Andrew aftermath in South Miami and Homestead looked just like that.
I was truly shaking as that hurricane stalled just off our coast - if it had moved just 25-50 miles further west, we would have been devastated.
2021 Genesis G90
2020 Ascent Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport
My memories of Pontiac as a wide track fast car with engines with 3 2-barrel carbs and IIRC 2 4-barrel carbs feeding fuel to a hungry engine are still what shaped my image.
I had two Oldmobiles--not recent, but 1977 Cutlass Supreme which was Superb and a 1980 which was not as satisfying. I think Oldsmobile died a slow death.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
The '16 Optima we returned last Saturday felt very old at less than 35,000 miles, however, it was reliable, and didn't break down, and only needed a tow truck when a tire blew out. Kia Road Side Assistance sucked too, taking well over 2 hours.
I think trucks, SUVs and China kept GM alive because without them I don't think it would have been affordable for the gov to keep the company afloat. NOTE: let's please no restart debate on the bailouts. That's done business. I'm just talking financial feasibility and affordability.
I can't buy the medium vehicle in Malibu with the efficient engine and add on the nice stuff to get the full emergency braking, e.g.. Only the low speed braking is available. In the lower model I get a CVT. To get a 6-speed I have to take the hot 2.0L 4-cylinder. I am not a hot driver. The toughest load my Malibu sees is the mountain climb in the Cumberlands north of Knoxville on I75 with the air conditioning on. I don't need a 2.0 L for that.
I feel the company has left me. I learned this for sure reading about the future of Malibu and Impala...
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
I'm not sure I can stand the salespeople at the Hyundai store and the Kia store. When they ask me how I make and income and how much by fishing around in their questioning, I want to ask them how much they make. I can buy their car the same day with a check if I want; my question is can I trust their store to do the right thing like my Chevy store has done.
The toyota store sales folk turned me off in couple visits as I searched for new cars in the past. The local store owns the Hyundai store next door. Did I mention the Hyundai store is also the Genesis store?
Then there's Honda store...
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
jmonroe
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Love to hear your impressions, an Accord may be worth a try - don't deduct too many points for dealership.
Once you buy it you can find one you like.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-2021 Sahara 4xe-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
When I walk into a dealership, I know what I want - including options. I know what I am willing to pay and always mention to the salesman that if I decide to buy a car at his/her dealership, I will be talking to the manager - the guy who makes the decisions about the final sales price.
I do not insult or anger the salesman - I want to develop a relationship with him for the future - but when it comes to price, I want to talk with the decision maker! 😜🤪
2021 Genesis G90
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
I am perfectly happy with my Malibu. It's higher seating than the Accords/camry vehicles that pull in next to me parked at the morning coffee store. I would currently be open to replacing the Cobalt and selling the Cobalt straight out to someone who appreciates the care the engine and trans have had.
My son hasn't indicated any interest in replacing his Cruze, but I'd like to buy it back if he wanted to buy something else.
What do I replace the Cobalt with? Elantra? Forte? BMW? Something small taht will fit into the garage area.
I'm always considering what I'd buy to replace either vehicle were one to be injured in an accident. I have almost lost the Cobalt 3 times in the last 2 years in the area around Kroger's parking lot. People pull out because the car in the right lane is turning into their drive but don't notice the car in the second thru lane next to the one turning. One #### woman hit her brakes as she realized there was a car coming at her broadside instead of accelerating on across my lane hoping to get out of the way. I stopped 18 inches from her rear quarter panel.
I'm worried instead of the Cobalt being destroyed by a bad driver, it will be my 5-year old Malibu with 35 K miles that is irreplaceable, unless I buy a new and different model.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
The sound from that engine when the young (40) owner restarted it was like a reboot of the 60s and 70s with quarter cams, half cams, and 396's, 409's etc.. It was a sound really different than the Charger with a 392 Hemi in it that parked on the other side later. IT has more of a pop-pop sound to the exhaust. The CTS evoked memories of my long gone youth with no money.
Now you know why I enjoy sitting drinking coffee at the local quick market. The car show is great.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
I feel like these have been out long enough that there is some sort of auction data on them. How's it look @qbrozen? The residuals from kia finance are dreadful.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
https://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2019/09/03/photos-winds-rain-from-hurricane-dorian-lash-bahamas-florida/IKGeEFg9iXJBmJ8SECFJ8M/story.html
Dealer said he was not budging from sticker. I asked him how long it had been in the showroom and he said two weeks. I kinda snickered and thought to myself...”talk to me in a couple more weeks about how you’re not budging from sticker”.
Still, I’m really taken with the Stinger. Of course, in the back of my mind I’d always wonder how reliable it would be. Kia is supposed to be better these days. Not sure about that.
I only know one person who owns a KIA and she’s on her 3rd one. She leases one every 3 years and loves them.
I don’t think @oldfarmer50 has had any issues with his, either.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2021 Genesis G90
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
She said she inherited some money from her dead uncle and promptly bought a fully loaded S450 for $114,000, including a 5-year maintenance package. What can I say, the car looks understated but substantial? Styling is plain inside and out and it does not shout "bling" as one might have expected for a high-end nameplate. I asked what was her favorite feature, she could not say, but she liked the Burmester sound system plus the 24 mpg on premium. In the end, she looks happy and that's what counts.
You'll absolutely want to get a BMW mechanic to do a PPI on it and hopefully you'd get a full copy of the service history on it. These are not cars you want to buy where the previous owner skimped on maintenance. Having a good BMW mechanic/dealer will be the difference between it robbing you blind and being a pleasant ownership for routine and non-routine maintenance.
Paging @roadburner to the white courtesy telephone.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
I get being practical, nothing wrong with it, but, very hard for a very practical person to live an impractical life.
I on the other hand could be interested!
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
He paid $142000 for his Audi. He would have done it if he got the expected $160000 for his RS.
They said they could only give him $42000.
He didn't like that the Audi depreciated so much. Back to the drawing boards.
He said even the dealer said people are putting off buying new luxury cars because resale values have fallen so much. One reason is, who wants to pay $50 or $60K for a 3 year old car, that could have expensive repairs and is out of warranty?
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
sounds like a nice car, other than the colors. Black vinyl/leather in a convertible is a non-starter for me, but hey, if she likes it, all that matters!
make it dark blue over tan with a manual trans, and I would be interested.
is 2014 the 1st year of the 2.0T motor, or the last of the 3.0NA 6? I thought they cut over somewhere around that MY.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
The N20 motor suffered from some timing chain issues early on; information found here will be helpful. It might have an extended warranty from BMW.
As previously mentioned, a PPI from a good BMW tech is essential.
Service issues aren't a big deal:
Oil change every 10k miles/1 year
Coolant and Brake fluid every two years
ATF every 60k miles.
Telematics on a 2013 BMW are a bit dated, if that's important to you.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-2021 Sahara 4xe-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)