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When Bankruptcy is necessary, not bailouts.

by euphonium on Fri Nov 14 17:03:26 PST 2008

The bad thing about the little 3’s outstretched had is the unseemly haste with which the Democratic leadership has lined up to satisfy its unjustified demands and pay back the support of the unions at the expense of millions of “un-bailed-out” taxpayers. The auto industry is no different to any other industry equally justified in seeking protection from the current economic realities. This is an industry that is in dire need, not of more funds to hemorrhage through unsustainable employee & retired employee benefits, but rather of a rapid and unavoidably painful adjustment to reality.

Re: About to Purchase [nwalbert]

by greanpea68 on Fri Oct 31 12:34:43 PDT 2008

I had asked several questions around service, snow tires, etc, and received answers that satisfied me. I told the salesperson the only thing standing between me purchasing her vehicle was my existing car which I currently have for sale but has not sold. I let her know that if she was able to give me Black Book plus 10% that we would most likely have a deal. This dealership is about a two hour drive from where I live and was not the vehicle that we had with us when we took the test drive. Obviously any deal would be pending an inspection. With all respect.... Haste not want not..... You are obviously getting a great deal on the 2008.... Black book plus 10%.... Not to sure about that. How about 10% less than black book :surprise: I have seen it happen many times... people hold out and than loose out. Stop trying to beat the dealer. Buy the car with out trading yours in. How many miles are on your current car... over 75k? Why would the dealer do it? probably over 100k... Every dealer needs deals. Tha is why they are trying to make the deal work for you. But you have to reasonable.... You don't bring anything else to the table because chances are you will not do service with them becasue you live 2 hours away.... OK maybe one oil change..... Don't play internet tough guy. Just go buy the car! GP Breatnac

Re: A little about me... [duke23]

by oregonboy on Mon Oct 27 01:16:47 PDT 2008

Act in haste, repent at leisure.

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by drotse on Wed Oct 08 06:58:10 PDT 2008

Wow. So who else as said didly about the active class action suit? who has given these folks any technical information about Mobil1 namely that you can't filter it as good as you can Amsoil. Who has preached KEEP RECORDS. DO YOUR OIL CHANGES. I e only CRY CRY CRY about VW not honoring their warranty. I have had no problems. People with sludge problems should learn that they have to read to book and take responsibility. Amsoil at interval is the best oprotection you have. Yes it cost more but if you are not going to keep your records, then I don't care how little you pay for your oil you are going to loose. If in fact they preople reading this thread want a solution to their problems and their engine is uot of warranty then the BEST THING they can do is find a reputable mechanic flush the daylights out of their engine, as a fact I have the protocol that VW uses right infront of me. Here is how they do it. They take the vave cover( they call it a head cover) off. They inspect each cam cap(one at a time). They then make determination about to clean or replace engine ( the engine is a factory certified rebuild. If it needs cleaning they clean pan replace hoses, they the use the BG system with 6 qts. of cleaner. They adjust cam tensioner they replace oil with a standard oil run the engine for a certain amout of time then drain engine then replace with their Valvoline(not my choice) synthetic bulk oil then say its ok. Now Personally my son's car come out of the shop tomorrow. He is in school in Menomonie, Wis. he is going to drive it to Appleton this weekend. He is going to go to a Dealership( where he has some kind fo an arraingment with the dealer(GMC)to do the labor for like $15, he supplies(I supply) oil (amsoil) and a 1mc. filter(Amsoil manufactured by Hastings) and get rid of the Valvoline. I figure the 180 or so miles gives the valvoline enough time to get rid of anyu left over solvents left in the engine. The Amsoil then will give that protection required without breaking down. Now, Mr Host, if the people reading this THREAD don't understand that this is the best they can do for their car then wo be un to them. And you. What the heck is his input? THat mobil1 is the only oil worth putting in an engine? That Amsoil is not approved? That these engines have sludge problems. All engines HAVE sludge problems if the owner is not smart enough to get educated about the kind of engines they have in their cars!!!!!! Has he let people know about the active class action suit? If he has done any of this prior to my involvement with this forum then I appoligize ! ! I am on bended knee. But all that I have heard is how I have lead the masses of sheeple down a bad path and have told them to increase their OCI. When nothing is furtjer from the truth. this is all about SLUDGE. If people KEPP RECORDS, then VW WILL honor their warranty ! ! ! This is not hearsay all they have to do if they have problems is cell the dealer and act intelligent. If their car is older than 8 yrs. then they better start being informed ! Amsoil is better than Mobil1. Yea it costs more. Yes it protects better! Just call Mobil Tech Support 1-800-662-2545 and ask them if their product can be filtered down past 1mc. . It can not!!! Go to this site http://www.synthetic-oil-tech.com/d.cgi/1431475/amsoil_vs_mobil1.htm And read ! Now we are talking about Sludge. And how to keep away from it. You infer I am off point. OK the readers out there I ask you where else is that much info presented in any more of a concise amount of verbage ? Who the heck is altair anyway? Lets talk sludge and i's remedy not some other person's persona. I don't want to dominate this thing I want more information and this altair has not iven me anything that is new to learn. The other readers can figure it out for them selves but all they really want is to hace someone else tell them what top do! I never told anyone to extend their OCI I juat toold them the truth.

Close call, saved by Impala!

by priggly on Tue Sep 30 19:40:43 PDT 2008

I almost got T-boned at a red light today by a moron who ran the light. Saw the jerk out of the corner of my eye and leaned on the brake post haste. The Impala stopped literally on a dime. Great car!

Re: transmission manuelle [boaz47]

by cdnpinhead on Mon Sep 29 18:48:20 PDT 2008

"You sound like a person I would like to have coffee with. But do it before some tree hugger has you stoned." In my haste, I overlooked this phrase in your post. I concur. Are you a SoCal person? I should know by now, but don't. I travel quite a bit, so maybe we can make it happen. As far as being stoned by a tree hugger, I at least look responsible as I tootle about in my TSX (with a 6-speed manual I might add) getting a mixed driving MPG number a little over 28. My previous (as yet unsold) vehicle did 20 around town on a good tank and 18-19 most of the time, so I'm not completely oblivious to the conservation mantra. I do feel, however, that the market tends to make it work out. Those who can afford it will do what they prefer (a distinct minority). Those who can't will make the adjustment -- witness the overall reduction in fuel demand earlier this year. Either way, you're on for the cup of coffee, if we can get the logistics worked out.