Purchasing Question
#11
03-25-2008, 05:50 PM
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RE: Purchasing Question
#12
03-25-2008, 05:55 PM
Monte Of The Month -- February 2008
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Posts: 4,286
RE: Purchasing Question
ORIGINAL: dwilkins69
Yeah, I think the hangups I have about the 2006 are:
[ul][*]My warranty will be up within prob 6 months[*]The powertrain warranty on the 06 is ony 3/36,000 compared to 5/100000 on the 07[*]The 06 gas milage is less[*]Why was the 3.9 used one year and dropped the next? I think the 3.9 is still around in the impala though[/ul]
For some reason I think e85 will come around and that was another reason I was leaning towards the 07. Although when I do the math e85 would have to be $.90 cheaper than gas for it to be a wash considering the less mileage with ethanol.
I drove an 07 LT yesterday and thought the acceleration was decent, but then again I drive a 99 Silverado everyday.
Yeah, I think the hangups I have about the 2006 are:
[ul][*]My warranty will be up within prob 6 months[*]The powertrain warranty on the 06 is ony 3/36,000 compared to 5/100000 on the 07[*]The 06 gas milage is less[*]Why was the 3.9 used one year and dropped the next? I think the 3.9 is still around in the impala though[/ul]
For some reason I think e85 will come around and that was another reason I was leaning towards the 07. Although when I do the math e85 would have to be $.90 cheaper than gas for it to be a wash considering the less mileage with ethanol.
I drove an 07 LT yesterday and thought the acceleration was decent, but then again I drive a 99 Silverado everyday.
Mine only cost $1400 and was only $30 extra bucks a month.
Flex-fuel will end up being a joke at $5+ a gallon. Lithium Batteries are the true future of cars. (Forget about hydrogen too.)
The 3.9 was engine of the year in 06, give it a chance.
#13
03-26-2008, 07:12 AM
RE: Purchasing Question
Thanks for all the feedback. I really appreciate it and I REALLY like that red LTZ in WI.
#14
03-26-2008, 07:18 AM
RE: Purchasing Question
I know dealers can do a 500 mile search for new cars, looks like they could do the same for used.
#15
03-26-2008, 07:44 AM
RE: Purchasing Question
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[/align][align=center]Hi `Dave,[/align][align=center]You are really doing your HomeWork : )[/align][align=center]I'm sure a dealer can work in a extended warranty on a 06.[/align][align=center]I'm sure `if you drive the LTZ with the 3.9L you [/align][align=center]will really notice the difference.[/align][align=center]Go to Most Active Topic's on the MCF[/align][align=center]and Check Out Reviews and Road Tests.[/align][align=center]There is a big different in equipment between the Lt's &[/align][align=center]the LT3's & LTZ's.[/align][align=center]Let us know what you decide.[/align][align=center]Thanks to all the MCF Member's[/align][align=center]that took time from their life topost, &helpour new member[/align][align=center]Dave find his dream Monte.[/align][align=center]We are not sales people, we just love the Monte Carlo : )[/align][align=center]We don't get commissions or kick backs 
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ORIGINAL: dwilkins69
Yeah, I think the hangups I have about the 2006 are: [/align][ul][*][align=center]My warranty will be up within prob 6 months [/align][*][align=center]The powertrain warranty on the 06 is ony 3/36,000 compared to 5/100000 on the 07 [/align][*][align=center]The 06 gas milage is less [/align][*][align=center]Why was the 3.9 used one year and dropped the next? I think the 3.9 is still around in the impala though[/align][/ul][align=center]
For some reason I think e85 will come around and that was another reason I was leaning towards the 07. Although when I do the math e85 would have to be $.90 cheaper than gas for it to be a wash considering the less mileage with ethanol.
I drove an 07 LT yesterday and thought the acceleration was decent, but then again I drive a 99 Silverado everyday.
Yeah, I think the hangups I have about the 2006 are: [/align][ul][*][align=center]My warranty will be up within prob 6 months [/align][*][align=center]The powertrain warranty on the 06 is ony 3/36,000 compared to 5/100000 on the 07 [/align][*][align=center]The 06 gas milage is less [/align][*][align=center]Why was the 3.9 used one year and dropped the next? I think the 3.9 is still around in the impala though[/align][/ul][align=center]
For some reason I think e85 will come around and that was another reason I was leaning towards the 07. Although when I do the math e85 would have to be $.90 cheaper than gas for it to be a wash considering the less mileage with ethanol.
I drove an 07 LT yesterday and thought the acceleration was decent, but then again I drive a 99 Silverado everyday.
[/align][align=center]Hi `Dave,[/align][align=center]You are really doing your HomeWork : )[/align][align=center]I'm sure a dealer can work in a extended warranty on a 06.[/align][align=center]I'm sure `if you drive the LTZ with the 3.9L you [/align][align=center]will really notice the difference.[/align][align=center]Go to Most Active Topic's on the MCF[/align][align=center]and Check Out Reviews and Road Tests.[/align][align=center]There is a big different in equipment between the Lt's &[/align][align=center]the LT3's & LTZ's.[/align][align=center]Let us know what you decide.[/align][align=center]Thanks to all the MCF Member's[/align][align=center]that took time from their life topost, &helpour new member[/align][align=center]Dave find his dream Monte.[/align][align=center]We are not sales people, we just love the Monte Carlo : )[/align][align=center]We don't get commissions or kick backs [/align][align=center]`Space[/align]
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