Im looking around for a 04-05 GMC Yukon Denali. I will probably get rid of my Durango and I dont want to get anything new since it's my family car and my kids are still kinda young. But they are growing like weeds so a little extra room will be nice. MPG kinda sucks but It cant be any worse than the Durango.
What vehicle are you thinkng about buying and why?
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Accumulator
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Bigpoppa3346- Yeah, the A5/S5 *is* nice looking!
Heh heh, people always said I had stodgy/old-guy taste in my sedans...the dated three-box stying of our '00/'01 A8/S8 strikes me (and my wife) as being absolutely *perfect* but I can sure understand somebody else thinking *BOOOOORING*
Ah, good choice IMO; last year I got an '04 Denali XL for our latest dog-hauler.
I had to search high and low to find one without any rust starting in the doors/liftgate, so be sure to inspect carefully. Even the low-mileage southern ones had some rust starting!
I had to get some stuff sorted out on mine even though it only had ~31K...and the paint was of course "used truck trashed". But it's nice...drives like a big sedan from yester-year, plenty of pickup and it handles OK for its size. Crappy brakes though, gotta plan ahead
Heh heh, people always said I had stodgy/old-guy taste in my sedans...the dated three-box stying of our '00/'01 A8/S8 strikes me (and my wife) as being absolutely *perfect* but I can sure understand somebody else thinking *BOOOOORING*
RDAVEX7 said:
Ah, good choice IMO; last year I got an '04 Denali XL for our latest dog-hauler.
I had to search high and low to find one without any rust starting in the doors/liftgate, so be sure to inspect carefully. Even the low-mileage southern ones had some rust starting!
I had to get some stuff sorted out on mine even though it only had ~31K...and the paint was of course "used truck trashed". But it's nice...drives like a big sedan from yester-year, plenty of pickup and it handles OK for its size. Crappy brakes though, gotta plan ahead
imported_Larry A
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Im cheaper then most of you guys. I like the Hyundai Sonota, Ford Fusion, Nissan Altima, and the 09 Mazda 6 sounds good. All 4 cylinders for the gas mileage.
Dr. Woo
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Accumulator said:Bigpoppa3346- Yeah, the A5/S5 *is* nice looking!
Heh heh, people always said I had stodgy/old-guy taste in my sedans...the dated three-box stying of our '00/'01 A8/S8 strikes me (and my wife) as being absolutely *perfect* but I can sure understand somebody else thinking *BOOOOORING*
I absolutely LOVE the styling of the old S8.
But then again, I'm an Audi FREAK, so there aren't many designs that I don't like. BRING BACK THE S2!
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Dr. Woo- Nice to know Accumulatorette and I aren't the only people who appreciate the older Audi styling
They changed *so* many of the things we've loved about Audis for so long that the newer ones are gonna be a tough sell for us. Now if something happened to our cars, well, yeah...we'd get new S8s or maybe one of those and an S5 too. It took a major wreck (her '94 S4 was rear-ended by a, uhm...[stupid young female]
) to get my wife into her A8 and I kept my S8 even though the deer-incident repairs don't look quite right.
We get set in our ways when it comes to our Audis
Heh heh, IMO that S8 in your pic would look even better without the front plate holder and the "S8" badge in the grill Looks like Ming Blue...or is it black?
Yeah, the XL *IS* that much bigger back there. Now that we're down to only two dogs (at least for the moment) I'd kinda rather have the shorter one...it's *that* much of a difference!
But note that I pulled out the 3rd seat (and one of the middle row ones too) for the dogs and that might make it *look* bigger than it is :think: Still...I couldn't have gotten by with the shorter version when we had three dogs.
Once you find a good one (of either size), get some aerosol cans of rustproofer (AutoInt's stuff for areas that don't show, Eastwood's black Anti-Rust for areas on the undercarriage that *do* show) and treat it so it *stays* rust-free. If you need info on removing the liftgate interior trim to get in where you need to spray just ask...I have the FSMs and it's not that tough when you know what to do. I spent a *lot* of time getting mine all protected but now I don't have to think about it.
They changed *so* many of the things we've loved about Audis for so long that the newer ones are gonna be a tough sell for us. Now if something happened to our cars, well, yeah...we'd get new S8s or maybe one of those and an S5 too. It took a major wreck (her '94 S4 was rear-ended by a, uhm...[stupid young female]
) to get my wife into her A8 and I kept my S8 even though the deer-incident repairs don't look quite right.We get set in our ways when it comes to our Audis
Heh heh, IMO that S8 in your pic would look even better without the front plate holder and the "S8" badge in the grill
Looks like Ming Blue...or is it black?RDAVEX7 said:
Yeah, the XL *IS* that much bigger back there. Now that we're down to only two dogs (at least for the moment) I'd kinda rather have the shorter one...it's *that* much of a difference!
But note that I pulled out the 3rd seat (and one of the middle row ones too) for the dogs and that might make it *look* bigger than it is :think: Still...I couldn't have gotten by with the shorter version when we had three dogs.
Once you find a good one (of either size), get some aerosol cans of rustproofer (AutoInt's stuff for areas that don't show, Eastwood's black Anti-Rust for areas on the undercarriage that *do* show) and treat it so it *stays* rust-free. If you need info on removing the liftgate interior trim to get in where you need to spray just ask...I have the FSMs and it's not that tough when you know what to do. I spent a *lot* of time getting mine all protected but now I don't have to think about it.
connorb850
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Right now I have a 96 BMW 328i, it has been a great daily driver for the past two years and is not going anywhere.
I'm looking at buying an E34 M5 soon as a second car/weekend driver. It's been harder than I thought to find one with good original paint, but I guess that's expected with an older car.
I'm looking at buying an E34 M5 soon as a second car/weekend driver. It's been harder than I thought to find one with good original paint, but I guess that's expected with an older car.
My wife just purchased a brand new 2008 honda fit, Blazing orange metallic, and she loves it. We're averaging 36 mpg mostly highway. You can configure it on the inside so many differ. ways. It's like a mini suv for chicks i guess, plus it even has paddle shifters lol.
I have a 2004 accord cpe ex-l v6, but i love the look of the 08's. It would be a sexy dd
I have a 2004 accord cpe ex-l v6, but i love the look of the 08's. It would be a sexy dd
Dr. Woo
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Accumulator said:Dr. Woo- Nice to know Accumulatorette and I aren't the only people who appreciate the older Audi styling
They changed *so* many of the things we've loved about Audis for so long that the newer ones are gonna be a tough sell for us. Now if something happened to our cars, well, yeah...we'd get new S8s or maybe one of those and an S5 too. It took a major wreck (her '94 S4 was rear-ended by a, uhm...[stupid young female]
Audi has at least stayed mostly-true to their styling concept, but they are getting a bit swoopier. When de'Silva said he considered the A5 to be his most beautiful car, well...I have to admit I wasn't exactly sold. It's growing on me, though. I consider the new A6 to be a triumph, on the other hand.
That's a crime about your S8 though. Such a magnificent (there really is no other word to describe it) car. At least you could say the deer was enthralled with its beautiful styling.
Accumulator said:Heh heh, IMO that S8 in your pic would look even better without the front plate holder and the "S8" badge in the grill
I think I'd keep the badge - just for originality's sake - but the holder has got to go.
I think that's Ming Blue, though on first glance I assumed black.
Showroom Shine
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I want a Cadillac XLR, it does not matter what color. Blue or Black would probably be my pick! I like the shape and style of this car. It also has a Vette engine! Not to mention it is a Cadillac!
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burn740i said:
My late father had one of those, and I was able to convince an elderly family friend to get one for herself. I'll almost certainly end up with hers when she's finished with it, so that's a car that's gonna join the accumulation some day (even though I can't quite get comfortable in it without a telescoping steering column).
IMO the V8Q is one of the best winter drivers of all time, better than my A8/S8s for sure.
Showroom Shine- Yeah, those were the first of the "hard edge"-styled Cadillacs to appeal to me. I'd love to drive one that Chuck Mallett worked his magic on!
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NickDobby said:
I drove a Fit last weekend, and loved the handling of it. I didn't care for the paddle shifters, because the computer kept changing gears on me (overriding me) in the "manual" mode.
For the money, you can't really beat a Honda. I have never driven one that handled bad. Heck, even my box on wheels (Element) handles well.
Dr. Woo
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burn740i said:
My good friend in Germany has the VERY FIRST V8 Quattro to be produced with the 4.2L V8, as opposed to the 3.6L. It was a specially-built car for a top dawg in the VAG. Has all the options you could possibly want. He saw it driving down the road and recognized the exhaust note as being significantly un-3.6L-ish, so he chased the guy down and told him "if you ever sell it, call me."
Eventually the guy decided to upgrade(?) to a Mercedes, and he had no idea what he owned. Beautiful Forest Green, with a built-in fridge and rear airline-style seat trays. He's currently driving a Lupo 3L since the V8 needs some work to be restored, but that thing is magnificent. No other word to describe it. He showed me the little plaque and everything that signifies its uniqueness. Very cool stuff.
Funny you should ask. Despite the gas woes we're facing, I am zeroing in on my favorite SUV as my next new car; TrailBlazer SS 3ss AWD.
The main factors in my decision for the TBSS (aside from me liking the TB in general) are the ls2 engine and a full perimeter hydroformed railed chassis. The accompanying factor is its visual appeal which I happen to like a lot.
The main factors in my decision for the TBSS (aside from me liking the TB in general) are the ls2 engine and a full perimeter hydroformed railed chassis. The accompanying factor is its visual appeal which I happen to like a lot.
Accumulator
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lbls1- Yeah, the TBSS is mighty appealing! If I were redoing the dog-hauler purchase right now I'd probably get that instead of the Denali XL (now that we only have two dogs, the TBSS was too small when we had three).
Dr. Woo- Hmmm...that V8Q sounds great!
I might go scratch my P71 Crown Vic itch this week....been looking at a few but never found the right one. I'd rather wait and deal with this later (after I get the M3/RX-7/Jag projects done) but if the right car pops up I want to grab it. Gotta be an '04, which doesn't make it any easier to find one that isn't trashed.
Dr. Woo- Hmmm...that V8Q sounds great!
I might go scratch my P71 Crown Vic itch this week....been looking at a few but never found the right one. I'd rather wait and deal with this later (after I get the M3/RX-7/Jag projects done) but if the right car pops up I want to grab it. Gotta be an '04, which doesn't make it any easier to find one that isn't trashed.
Dr Woo,
I owned a V8 quattro and loved it. I owned a A8 and loved it. Owned a 90Q as my first Aud, when I met my wife. She liked Audis, and so she figured I might be a keeper.....but that's still questionable.
However, since you and Accumulator are talking Audis, my favorite was my 91 200Q, with the 20 valve turbo 5 and a 5 speed manual. MAN, I loved that car. To me, it was the perfect German touring/sport sedan. The turbo gave it great passing power,and from 0-60, according to the car mags, was 6.5 seconds, when a Testa Rossa was timed at 6.2. I loved everything about that car. Got rid of it with 115K or so miles and only because I was getting a company car and wanted to save the money.
I owned a V8 quattro and loved it. I owned a A8 and loved it. Owned a 90Q as my first Aud, when I met my wife. She liked Audis, and so she figured I might be a keeper.....but that's still questionable.
However, since you and Accumulator are talking Audis, my favorite was my 91 200Q, with the 20 valve turbo 5 and a 5 speed manual. MAN, I loved that car. To me, it was the perfect German touring/sport sedan. The turbo gave it great passing power,and from 0-60, according to the car mags, was 6.5 seconds, when a Testa Rossa was timed at 6.2. I loved everything about that car. Got rid of it with 115K or so miles and only because I was getting a company car and wanted to save the money.