Trading in the Max :(
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Trading in the Max :(
First off, I know I will probably get a ton of flaming for this, but so be it. I am making some decent money now and can now afford a new car. Been shopping around and test drove a few cars. And I am leaning towards this:
A 07 Chevy Cobalt SS supercharged with a stage 2 kit from GM. Cars loaded with leather, heated seats, manual, power windows and locks, power sunroof, northstar, the works. And gets 29 hwy miles per gallon. I also looked at the new SI and didnt like the torqueless motor. Looked at a WRX and hated the interior. Plus I work for CC and we get supplier pricing with GM. The 100,000 mile 5 year warrenty is kinda nice to. I do have alot of extra parts for the maxima to I will be posting later on for sale if I do go through with this.
A 07 Chevy Cobalt SS supercharged with a stage 2 kit from GM. Cars loaded with leather, heated seats, manual, power windows and locks, power sunroof, northstar, the works. And gets 29 hwy miles per gallon. I also looked at the new SI and didnt like the torqueless motor. Looked at a WRX and hated the interior. Plus I work for CC and we get supplier pricing with GM. The 100,000 mile 5 year warrenty is kinda nice to. I do have alot of extra parts for the maxima to I will be posting later on for sale if I do go through with this.
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Originally Posted by Michael
oh ok...how do you get supplier pricing from GM? I was thinking it was some car place or something. Its always cool getting parts cheap
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Does anyone notice how Nice the maxima's feel after age? I don't know about anyone else's car. But compared to basically ANY GM (including Caddies and what-not) Chrysler, Ford (hell... any domestic) even some other Japanese auto manufactures that these Nissan's, (3rd Gen Max's in particular) hold up really well. My Doors still shut well, everything on the inside is tight and in working order (ie. Door panels, cup holders, locks, etc. But I drive or get in even a newer chevy and they're just rattly, "loose" feeling if you will, and are just cheaply made. I don't know if that's just auto manufacturing at it's best or not. But I think GM was a step, (or leap) in the wrong direction.
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I had a buddy who bought a 2000 Z24 Cavlier A/T. I don't know if all "Caveliers" or "Cobalts" as they now call them, have a horrible governer. My buddy's governer cut off the gas at about 108mph. Surely, with the SC hooked up, they've taken that governer out.
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colbalts suck major *** have fun in your plastic box. at least get another nissan if you want a newer car. I hope you know what you're getting into by buying that thing. payments that probably will set you back to the point where you were before you could "afford a new car" and to top it off, you're getting a junk chevy. should have just kept the max and saved your extra money for something worthy (not a new car, more like a house).
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Originally Posted by Hectic
colbalts suck major *** have fun in your plastic box. at least get another nissan if you want a newer car. I hope you know what you're getting into by buying that thing. payments that probably will set you back to the point where you were before you could "afford a new car" and to top it off, you're getting a junk chevy. should have just kept the max and saved your extra money for something worthy (not a new car, more like a house).
I never understood the "need" to buy something new, just because it's new. If your max is fine and you like it, then there's no reason to get something new just because you have more cash. Cars are not an investment, and that money will just be sunk into a car that 10 years from now will be in a junkyard. I think nowadays that manufacturers are making "disposable" (cheap) cars, so that you will keep buying new and making payments. That money could definitely be put to better use.
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Originally Posted by mszilves
I never understood the "need" to buy something new, just because it's new. If your max is fine and you like it, then there's no reason to get something new just because you have more cash. Cars are not an investment, and that money will just be sunk into a car that 10 years from now will be in a junkyard. I think nowadays that manufacturers are making "disposable" (cheap) cars, so that you will keep buying new and making payments. That money could definitely be put to better use.
Well i figure I can get 2500 for the car now, rather then nothing down the road. I am to the point where i am pouring money into the car for maitience, why not go new with a warrenty. Atleast now I can get some cash for the car and use it.
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Originally Posted by Hectic
colbalts suck major *** have fun in your plastic box. at least get another nissan if you want a newer car. I hope you know what you're getting into by buying that thing. payments that probably will set you back to the point where you were before you could "afford a new car" and to top it off, you're getting a junk chevy. should have just kept the max and saved your extra money for something worthy (not a new car, more like a house).
I am guessing that you own one to know they suck right? Or just assuming that because its a GM. I am going to go with that your just assuming that. You probably never have even driven one. The ecotech motor got 10 best engines right along with the nissan 3.5. And if you ever have been in one you would see that a new Nissan uses way more plastic then this car. Trust me I know, my mother has a 04 Altima.
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Originally Posted by probmxstyle
Well i figure I can get 2500 for the car now, rather then nothing down the road. I am to the point where i am pouring money into the car for maitience, why not go new with a warrenty. Atleast now I can get some cash for the car and use it.
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Originally Posted by probmxstyle
I am guessing that you own one to know they suck right? Or just assuming that because its a GM. I am going to go with that your just assuming that. You probably never have even driven one. The ecotech motor got 10 best engines right along with the nissan 3.5. And if you ever have been in one you would see that a new Nissan uses way more plastic then this car. Trust me I know, my mother has a 04 Altima.
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woo hoo for another CC employee! What dep't do you work in @ your store(and what store for that matter)? Don't even worry about all the others who got pissy about your choice of car. Sure, a lot of people here like Nissans better than most other cars, but when your new car starts to need parts they will be a heck of a lot cheaper. I grew up with Chevys/Pontiacs (anyone remember Chevy Celebrity/Pontiac 6000 Wagons?) and they were very easy to work on and parts were cheap/plentiful.
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Originally Posted by cmachemer
anyone remember Chevy Celebrity/Pontiac 6000 Wagons?) and they were very easy to work on and parts were cheap/plentiful.
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Originally Posted by cmachemer
woo hoo for another CC employee! What dep't do you work in @ your store(and what store for that matter)? Don't even worry about all the others who got pissy about your choice of car. Sure, a lot of people here like Nissans better than most other cars, but when your new car starts to need parts they will be a heck of a lot cheaper. I grew up with Chevys/Pontiacs (anyone remember Chevy Celebrity/Pontiac 6000 Wagons?) and they were very easy to work on and parts were cheap/plentiful.
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Yes, GM makes SOME good cars, but the crapalier...I mean colbalt is not one of them. Think about it, you are going from Nissan's at-the-time flagship to an entry-level chevy on up on the aveo. Do yourself a favor and get something like a year-old GTO for the same price as a new cobalt. Just my 2 cents...
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Originally Posted by probmxstyle
I think I changed my mind with the car, I am going to test drive a 2003 Acura TL Type-s. Fully loaded black on black leather with navi. for 17995 with 64k miles on it
GL with that!
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I think you should get a 2002-2003 Nissan Maxima SE. 255 hp. Classic styling. or a 2002 or newer Nissan Altima.
The TL-S is also cool, and pretty fast. 2003 Accord V6s are pretty quick also.
I sat in a Cobalt at the autoshow-it seems solidly built (especially for a domestic), but I would buy a Scion TC if I was looking for a two door. I know it may not be that fast, but it is aggressively/affordably priced. For the dollar, it is one of the most impressive vehicles I've been in.
The TL-S is also cool, and pretty fast. 2003 Accord V6s are pretty quick also.
I sat in a Cobalt at the autoshow-it seems solidly built (especially for a domestic), but I would buy a Scion TC if I was looking for a two door. I know it may not be that fast, but it is aggressively/affordably priced. For the dollar, it is one of the most impressive vehicles I've been in.
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Originally Posted by probmxstyle
I think I changed my mind with the car, I am going to test drive a 2003 Acura TL Type-s. Fully loaded black on black leather with navi. for 17995 with 64k miles on it
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Originally Posted by 94 max
why would you speed 18k on a car with 64k miles? I'll sell you my 1989 5.0 mustang with just over 55k miles. or even sell you my '99 infiniti g20t(best car I have ever owned) for 6k
Because negotiating is your friend. Even tho KBB says that cars worth 20k from a dealer. I will be getting it for less then 18k trust me. Oh and the speakers are not going to be for sale, there going in the next car
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I don't know how many of you have the little subscriptions thing to Consumer Reports, but I was just browsing some new cars and came along the cobalt. Thought some of you (especially one's considering buying) may want to see stats? I took some screen shots so it wouldn't look like ****e if I copied and pasted.
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Originally Posted by probmxstyle
if anyone is interested, the cars now in the for sale section
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Originally Posted by probmxstyle
Because negotiating is your friend. Even tho KBB says that cars worth 20k from a dealer. I will be getting it for less then 18k trust me. Oh and the speakers are not going to be for sale, there going in the next car
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Originally Posted by Hectic
yeah, like you said $17,995. he asked why you would spend 18k. big whopping $5 you saved. at least the maxima has new injectors. from your ad you say the maxima runs and drives great. do what you want, but don't come complaining in a few years when you're stuck in the same position as so many other young people. making payments on a car that isn't even worth half of what you financed it for.
No no 17,995 is before negotiations. They are willing to give me 2000 for my max as trade in and take the car down to 16,995 on top of that. So 14,995 at the end. Which is not bad considering the car is worth 21 grand according to KBB.