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Buying advice - ready to buy *now*

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by Corvette_owner, Nov 14, 2018.

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  1. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    you're not going to get a 2015 v for ten grande. stop over at hybrid fix or santa monica hybrid and ask the owners advice. you'll probably be taking it there for repairs.
     
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  2. Skibob

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    Your real name is Al?
     
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    I'm sure that is supposed to be either a jab or a joke......but I don't know which because I don't "get it".
     
    #23 sam spade 2, Nov 15, 2018
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    Look at the post directly above mine #8 and you will get your answer. ;)
     
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    How about Hyundai ?
     
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    Lack of current DIY ability makes a Gen2 (2004-2009) a very pricey gamble, especially if you buy a high mileage one. Oil consumption can NOT be avoided for the Gen2; they all consume. Owners who never check the engine oil level with any regularity, will likely have engine damage b/c they only took action after getting warning lights. Also, an engine that consumes a lot of oil will have a catalytic converter that dies an early death. Only cure for this is a new catalytic converter and essentially and engine rebuild (to address the high oil consumption).

    Better to get a vagon.
     
    #26 exstudent, Nov 15, 2018
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