If you HAD to buy an American car
02-22-2006, 09:37 PM
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I'd have no problem buying an American car to begin with, soo...
07 Tahoe
Solstice/Sky
CTS, STS
Grand Cherokee
Mustang GT
Equinox (it's cute!)
G6 GT coupe
Fusion (I liked it till I drove it; auto =
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07 Tahoe
Solstice/Sky
CTS, STS
Grand Cherokee
Mustang GT
Equinox (it's cute!)
G6 GT coupe
Fusion (I liked it till I drove it; auto =
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02-22-2006, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by The Sarlacc
Yeah, last time I made that statement the one literate member on this site decided to be one of the few to successfully own me...who also happens to be this thread's creator 
PS: I wonder if said creator now gets why I made said comment...
PS: I wonder if said creator now gets why I made said comment...
I do and I did, I actually noted that it grates on me too in the other thread. Earlier this afternoon I was wondering if you would make a comment about it when this thread started having used and $150K cars.
Its all good anyway. But I was curious what people would get and like I said before I cut it off at 40K specifically so not ever post was C6.
02-22-2006, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ilitig8
I do and I did, I actually noted that it grates on me too in the other thread. Earlier this afternoon I was wondering if you would make a comment about it when this thread started having used and $150K cars. Its all good anyway. But I was curious what people would get and like I said before I cut it off at 40K specifically so not ever post was C6.
Its all good anyway. But I was curious what people would get and like I said before I cut it off at 40K specifically so not ever post was C6.No, I didn't want to incur your wrath again
02-22-2006, 10:14 PM
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I have no issues buying American, personally.
The newer ones are much more reliable than the older models. The transmissions in the 4T40/4T45E/4T60/4T80 family is rock solid, and can endure an amazing of stress and negligance and still perform well and not have problems. (i.e. 170K on the original fluid under severe service with DexII)
I wouldn't hesistate to buy a GM vehicle solely because of their good transmission reliability.
The new Impala with the 3.5 or 3.9L 6-cyl interests me.
The newer ones are much more reliable than the older models. The transmissions in the 4T40/4T45E/4T60/4T80 family is rock solid, and can endure an amazing of stress and negligance and still perform well and not have problems. (i.e. 170K on the original fluid under severe service with DexII)
I wouldn't hesistate to buy a GM vehicle solely because of their good transmission reliability.
The new Impala with the 3.5 or 3.9L 6-cyl interests me.
02-22-2006, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by mclarenf3387
Are you a senior citizen???
02-22-2006, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Michael Wan
I have no issues buying American, personally.
The newer ones are much more reliable than the older models. The transmissions in the 4T40/4T45E/4T60/4T80 family is rock solid, and can endure an amazing of stress and negligance and still perform well and not have problems. (i.e. 170K on the original fluid under severe service with DexII)
I wouldn't hesistate to buy a GM vehicle solely because of their good transmission reliability.
The new Impala with the 3.5 or 3.9L 6-cyl interests me.
The newer ones are much more reliable than the older models. The transmissions in the 4T40/4T45E/4T60/4T80 family is rock solid, and can endure an amazing of stress and negligance and still perform well and not have problems. (i.e. 170K on the original fluid under severe service with DexII)
I wouldn't hesistate to buy a GM vehicle solely because of their good transmission reliability.
The new Impala with the 3.5 or 3.9L 6-cyl interests me.
I don't have the statistics to back it up but my take on the majority of American cars now are at least as reliable as Japanese cars from 9-10 years ago (Lexus excluded) and people still think nothing about buying a 96 Accord. Considering most people will not keep a new car over 100K the relaibility issues is getting to the point that it is moot. The big key now is visual appeal and resell, both of which America lags behind.
02-22-2006, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ilitig8
The big key now is visual appeal which America lags behind.
02-22-2006, 11:00 PM
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The big key now is visual appeal which America lags behind.
02-22-2006, 11:01 PM
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Mustang GT
02-23-2006, 04:52 AM
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Mustang GT
Or a c6
02-23-2006, 07:36 AM
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pontiac GTO 
02-23-2006, 08:51 AM
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Any on the Cadillac V series. Even the regular STS.
Charger SRT8 (even though it is a 4-door)
GTO ( i loooooove this car)
Fusion and maybe even the Zephyr
Lincoln LS
Saturn Sky
I would say a mustang GT but the interior just sux ass and I can't get over it.
Charger SRT8 (even though it is a 4-door)
GTO ( i loooooove this car)
Fusion and maybe even the Zephyr
Lincoln LS
Saturn Sky
I would say a mustang GT but the interior just sux ass and I can't get over it.
02-23-2006, 09:40 AM
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C6, Mercury Milan ( ), 300C SRT8 and any Cadillac.
), 300C SRT8 and any Cadillac.
02-23-2006, 06:35 PM
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Ford Fusion is okay, although I wouldn't be thrilled about it. Wifey likes the Caddy SRX.
02-23-2006, 06:59 PM
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Chrysler 300
refreshed Ford Exploder (arguably has one of the most accomodating 3rd row seat in the midsize SUV class, an adult can actually sit back there)
Pontiac Solstice
Buick Lucerne (this thing is ginormous in real life)
refreshed Ford Exploder (arguably has one of the most accomodating 3rd row seat in the midsize SUV class, an adult can actually sit back there)
Pontiac Solstice
Buick Lucerne (this thing is ginormous in real life)
02-25-2006, 12:12 AM
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actually if you really think about it thou, the Acura TL is pretty much an american car right? made in Ohio? designed in the US? i guess the only thing that makes it non american is the brand name
02-25-2006, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
actually if you really think about it thou, the Acura TL is pretty much an american car right? made in Ohio? designed in the US? i guess the only thing that makes it non american is the brand name
As to the last poster, do you know where I can get any of those for 40K, particularly the GT, for the latter I have my check book waiting!
02-25-2006, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by ilitig8
As to the last poster, do you know where I can get any of those for 40K, particularly the GT, for the latter I have my check book waiting!
Me too... Hopefully he meant Ford Mustang GT, as I've seen people make that mistake dozens of times already... I really wish Ford hadn't sold the rights to the "GT40" name, as it would make things easier...
But since he blue the budget by 10K plus on the first 2 choices, who knows ??
02-25-2006, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
Me too... Hopefully he meant Ford Mustang GT, as I've seen people make that mistake dozens of times already... I really wish Ford hadn't sold the rights to the "GT40" name, as it would make things easier...
But since he blue the budget by 10K plus on the first 2 choices, who knows ??
Did they sell or just fail to protect GT40?