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Re: Information on used GC please...

On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:22:49 -0700, XS11E <xs11e@mailinator.com>
wrote:

>Bob Mann <Bobo@nowhere.com> wrote:
>
>> On Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:47:39 -0700, XS11E <xs11e@mailinator.com>
>> wrote:
>
>>>BTW, I'm limiting my search to the 4.7 V8 in a GC Limited.
>>
>> Hey.
>> How's it going?
>
>It's not, I still can't stand the pain of opening my wallet. It's a
>MAJOR decision, I'm putting around 1,000 miles/year or less on my 1993,
>it's in VERY good condition and has just under 88,000 miles now. I'm
>using the '93 primarily as a vehicle to haul my scooter now, trips to
>Costco, Walmart SuperCenter, the zoo, etc. Place too big for me to
>walk around. I can still walk some, just not more than maybe 1/2 a
>block.

That sucks mightily.
>
>The main reason I have to get a later model is a desire for adjustable
>lumbar support which I really need. I also think moving the spare from
>the side as in my '93 might give me room to put a scooter inside w/o
>having to use the lift on the back.

The 99 put the spare under the floor inside the hatch.
The 05 put it under the car like a truck. I prefer it inside but I see
the value of having it outside too.
The 05 and up has a lumbar adjustment. Manual in the Laredo, probably
power in the Limited. Personally I don't care for leather upholstery.
>
>Also, I really LIKE the newer ones!

Yeah. I was looking at older ones but my wife was turning up her nose
and since we both have to share it.........

>
>> I just bought a 2006 Laredo with very low mileage.
>> I drove a few and noticed a huge difference in handling between
>> the 99-04 and the 05 and later models.
>
>Good to know!.
>
>> Mine has the 4.7 and so far, just a few days, I am very happy with
>> it.
>
>It has more power and better fuel economy. My 5.2 is in bad need of
>new plugs, wires, throttle body cleaning, etc. to restore engine
>performance. IF I decide to keep it, I'll have to have that done and
>it'll cost but I'm no longer able to do the work myself.

I can't either. Mainly because I don't know how.
>
>> The entire front end was re-engineered for 05 and it actually
>> handles like you would expect a modern vehicle to handle. No
>> wandering, no tracking grooves, tight cornering.
>> The seats seem much firmer and more supportive as well. The head
>> rest is actually in a location where you can use it too.
>
>Good information, I've only driven one of the newer ones and only once
>around the block with a salesman telling me how the vehicle was
>stickered at $45,000 but with my trade in I could get it for only
>$44,999.99 or something like that....

Good deals on Autotrader.com
Relatively low mile 05s for $16,500 and up. Should be able to get a
very nicely equipped one for $21-23k
I was looking at the Hemi Limiteds but if I import it to Canada the
warranty is void on both sides of the border.
I ended up with a Laredo with about 13k miles for $25k We get ripped
off in Canada on cars. That was pretty much the best deal in the
country for a low mile 06 too.
>
>> After driving 3 05/06 models and a couple of older ones I stopped
>> looking at the older ones altogether even though I preferred the
>> styling of the 99-04s
>
>Agreed, the new body style is UGLY!

I like the front end but that back end looks like an afterthought.
>
>> An 05 should also be eligible for an extended warranty if you get
>> one under 36k miles.
>
>Actually, any used vehicle under 100,000 miles is eligible for some
>extended warranty if you go to sources other than factory but I much
>prefer the factory one, of course.

I was thinking of factory. Most aftermarket ones have $100-$200
deductibles. They do have a rebate if you don't use it which usually
ends up meaning you pay to fix anything around $300 or less so you
don't lose the rebate.
The factory extended warranty is about $300 more than the aftermarket
so I'll stick to factory. Plaus Chrysler shouldn't go out of business.
Several of the warranty companies have.
--
Bob Mann

--- is like air; it's not important unless you
aren't getting any

Re: Information on used GC please...

Bob Mann <Bobo@nowhere.com> wrote:

> Good deals on Autotrader.com
> Relatively low mile 05s for $16,500 and up.

I was hoping to spend about $16,250 less.. <sigh>

> Should be able to get a very nicely equipped one for $21-23k

It looks like I'll have to spend around 25K or near there.

Maybe I'll think about it awhile longer. I keep checking AutoTrader
and the deals change pretty frequently so something will show up sooner
or later....

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Re: Information on used GC please...

XS11E wrote:
> Bob Mann <Bobo@nowhere.com> wrote:
>
>> Good deals on Autotrader.com
>> Relatively low mile 05s for $16,500 and up.
>
> I was hoping to spend about $16,250 less.. <sigh>
>
>> Should be able to get a very nicely equipped one for $21-23k
>
> It looks like I'll have to spend around 25K or near there.
>
> Maybe I'll think about it awhile longer. I keep checking AutoTrader
> and the deals change pretty frequently so something will show up
> sooner or later....

If your '88 is working fine and all you need is the lumbar, why not
check car-part.com periodically until you find a used power seat with
lumbar from a '97 or '98 then see if the local high school auto shop
will swap it out for you? The seat should be under $300 and the shop
will probably do it for cost.

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Re: Information on used GC please...

"J. Clarke" <jclarke.usenet@cox.net> wrote:

> XS11E wrote:
>> Bob Mann <Bobo@nowhere.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Good deals on Autotrader.com
>>> Relatively low mile 05s for $16,500 and up.
>>
>> I was hoping to spend about $16,250 less.. <sigh>
>>
>>> Should be able to get a very nicely equipped one for $21-23k
>>
>> It looks like I'll have to spend around 25K or near there.
>>
>> Maybe I'll think about it awhile longer. I keep checking
>> AutoTrader and the deals change pretty frequently so something
>> will show up sooner or later....
>
> If your '88 is working fine and all you need is the lumbar, why
> not check car-part.com periodically until you find a used power
> seat with lumbar from a '97 or '98 then see if the local high
> school auto shop will swap it out for you? The seat should be
> under $300 and the shop will probably do it for cost.

I've thought of that and I may very well do it, but I'd still like to
be able to get a scooter in the back and off of the rear lift if that's
possible. We'll see...

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