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Old Jan 16, 2014 | 01:51 PM
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Checks out... I'm here now working a deal. It's mint.
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Old Jan 16, 2014 | 01:55 PM
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Just a baby...
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Old Jan 16, 2014 | 03:26 PM
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even comes with free snow on the windshield.
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Old Jan 16, 2014 | 03:53 PM
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Nice...good luck!
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Old Jan 16, 2014 | 04:05 PM
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Seems a bit pricey in comparison to other luxury midsize sedans especially the RWD ones
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Old Jan 16, 2014 | 05:36 PM
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Good news... it's sitting in the driveway right now.

Goodbye Jeep!
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Old Jan 16, 2014 | 05:41 PM
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Congrats. Hope you enjoy it. You may want to replace the cabin air filter since the car is so old.
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Old Jan 16, 2014 | 05:49 PM
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Congrats. Hope you enjoy it. You may want to replace the cabin air filter since the car is so old.
Good deal! I will check that out and will be removing the BSM's and the pin stripping.

Quick history on the car. A 62 year old high school teacher used it to drive to school and back, it was garage kept per the dealer that knew her and sold her another car. She owned it up until she traded for a new Impala.

It's a gem and I am very happy with the purchase and with everyone's help here.
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Old Jan 16, 2014 | 06:31 PM
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Did the dealer come down much on the price?
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Old Jan 16, 2014 | 07:25 PM
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I got them down to 19,100 and added the extended warranty for 4 years or 48,000 miles and GAP. Insurance overs everything except brake pads, tires, belts... wear and tear items, the rest is covered just like the factory warranty.
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Old Jan 16, 2014 | 07:27 PM
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Good deal- best of luck with it!
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Old Jan 16, 2014 | 07:28 PM
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Good deal- best of luck with it!
Thanks! I feel like a 4800lb monkey was just taken off my back.
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Old Jan 16, 2014 | 07:33 PM
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You did well- KBB has the price (for my zip) as $20233 for that mileage. Did they charge quite a bit for the warranty?

Some of the members here have had the #5 spark plug loosen on their 07-08 cars (I'm sure it's a rare event, but it has been mentioned on Acurazine previously), so it might be wise just to check the torque on the plugs (just make sure they're tight), then drive on and don't worry.
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Old Jan 16, 2014 | 07:39 PM
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You did well- KBB has the price (for my zip) as $20233 for that mileage. Did they charge quite a bit for the warranty?

Some of the members here have had the #5 spark plug loosen on their 07-08 cars (I'm sure it's a rare event, but it has been mentioned on Acurazine previously), so it might be wise just to check the torque on the plugs (just make sure they're tight), then drive on and don't worry.
Without looking at the paperwork I think it came to about $21 extra a month...
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Old Jan 16, 2014 | 07:42 PM
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$21 is nothing for peace of mind.
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Old Jan 16, 2014 | 07:43 PM
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$21 is nothing for peace of mind.
With included towing, rental and roadside assistance.
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Old Jan 17, 2014 | 12:53 PM
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Today was constructive!

Pin stripe removed (was going to remove the body side moldings but I'll wait until warmer weather)
Vacuumed
Wiped down with Griot's interior cleaner
Dash and doors got Meguiar's matte look (new look) protectant
Leather got Griot's interior cleaned to remove dirt and Griot's leather care... allowed it to soak in with the heat on then buffed the seats down.

Can't wait till spring to get out the Griot's buffer, Griot's machine polish 3, Griot's paint sealant and a couple coats of Griot's Best of Show wax.

Can you tell I'm a Griot's Garage fan? LOL!
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Old Jan 17, 2014 | 01:39 PM
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Congrats OP! As I was reading your progress on this thread, all I could think was go out there and negotiate a deal!!! Haha welcome to the club man!
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Old Jan 17, 2014 | 01:48 PM
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Thank you! Usually it takes me a while to car shop then decide on something but once I saw it in person yesterday I knew I loved it. It's pristine... not as fast as my SRT was but this car will take care of me while I start nursing school this summer and continue being a slave to Lowe's and my second job at the YMCA.

Again I can't thank everyone enough for the help. I've been looking at the gallery getting some ideas.
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Old Jan 18, 2014 | 10:07 AM
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Congrats on the new purchase, yes I do hate body side molding too.
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