Help me buy a new SUV
03-18-09, 03:32 PM
#136
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This was evident in reactions to the problem of sludge in the engines of many Toyotas - a problem which Toyota, to its credit, eventually admitted and acted on. The Corolland forums were full of people claiming the problem was not real but simply in the minds of those who claimed they had it; and if was real, it was the fault of owners and not Toyota. We doubt they'd feel the same way if, say, Neons were victims of sludge.
And CR did not ignore this issue by any means.....they did several articles on it.
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03-18-09, 07:47 PM
#138
Lexus Fanatic
Agreed, Joe. The last-generation MDX, I thought, had a far better, richer-looking interior than the current model. It also had a slightly smoother ride, and, of course, didn't have these new, goofy-looking Acura grilles.
03-18-09, 08:09 PM
#139
yep, Certified Pre-Owned. You pay a little extra, but IIRC, Volvo covers 100% of repairs for 6 years/100k.
I have a Volvo S60R that is a CPO. So far, it has been maintenance free but they have covered everything thus far including a burned light bulb. But it does suck having to change the oil at the dealership (but not every 3k miles like my Lexus so that helps).
I have a Volvo S60R that is a CPO. So far, it has been maintenance free but they have covered everything thus far including a burned light bulb. But it does suck having to change the oil at the dealership (but not every 3k miles like my Lexus so that helps).
03-18-09, 08:26 PM
#140
Lexus Fanatic
As far as CPO Volvos go, I agree....probably not a bad idea, but Volvos tend to have weakness in their electrical circuits. They burn out a fair number of bulbs and have socket, relay, and sometimes wiring problems.
03-18-09, 10:36 PM
#141
Lexus Fanatic
Good oneBut as mentioned, I tend to avoid bashing but I am not afraid to disagree, which isn't always to everyones liking.
I do like the CPO idea, which I can elaborate on later because I've owned plenty of them.
I do not like Volvos very much, I consider them "the box that safety comes in".
I have access to cheap new Volvos because of my family's connection to Ford, but I still have no interest in owning one.
05-26-09, 01:59 PM
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05-27-09, 04:03 AM
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Consider a 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe... #1 ranked large SUV 4 years running... I've driven the others, mileage is a little less but TONS of room, 3-row, HEATED rears, NAV, DVD, the works and will tow a house.
Closed the deal yesterday, LT2 Z71 package LOADED $50,038 w/ 5yr/75K extended warranty OUT THE DOOR!!! Other than a little less chrome it's an Escalalde for all intents and purposes
Chevy making HUGE deals for March... my Corvette Z06 deal I got is INSANE!!!
I'm going American, I DO want to help those guys and the quality HAS improved remarkably.. I would have NEVER said that 5 months ago... lots of research, service center discussions, and test drives changed my mind!
Closed the deal yesterday, LT2 Z71 package LOADED $50,038 w/ 5yr/75K extended warranty OUT THE DOOR!!! Other than a little less chrome it's an Escalalde for all intents and purposes
Chevy making HUGE deals for March... my Corvette Z06 deal I got is INSANE!!!
I'm going American, I DO want to help those guys and the quality HAS improved remarkably.. I would have NEVER said that 5 months ago... lots of research, service center discussions, and test drives changed my mind!
Good choice on Highlander... ever drive a Cayenne GTS...
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