new car sales disclosures in washington state?

sky

I have bought a new car in 2009 in Washington state, its a luxury sedan that has given me problems eversince I bought it.
I had lots of warranty repair done, 6 times for the same problem! Now I accidently been handed a vehicle report by the car repair shop that shows the history of my cars repair.
In it I read that my new car had the entire steering wheel column replaced before it was sold to me . That was not diclosed by the dealership when I bought the car ? Should it have been ? They also fixed a recall on that car before I bought it , also not disclosed!
Is that grounds enough to ask the dealership to buy back my car ? I am tired of , its a sweet ride, but not sweet enough to have it fixed every other month , especially not since warranty will run out one day!
What are my legal options, does anybody know????
Yes, I am the only owner of this car , and it was brand new when I bought it !
However Lemon Law usually covers only defects that prohibit the safe operation of the vehicle. I have electrical problems with my car , including the electrical power steering did not work as soon as it was delivered to the dealership. That is what caused them to replace the entire steering column. However the question remains, should that not have been disclosed to me before I bought the car. That is not a minor cosmetic repair that was done!?

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If this car is NEW - if you are the ONLY registered owner, and you bought the car BRAND NEW - then you may have cause for a Lemon Law claim. But I stress - ONLY if the car was bought brand new. If you bought it used, then you own the car and its problems. They have no obligation to you, or that car, outside of the written warranties.

ADD: I am pretty sure I could make the case that, in today's cars, electrical system malfunctions are indeed related to safe operation. The dealer is not going to buy it back, so forget that. Get to the service maanger and tell him you need to speak to the area representative.

As to the items replaced and recalls performed, no, they are not required to inform you.

what is the best winter and luxury car for my money?

like i will be starting to drive in the winter....yay....but i want to buy a luxury car/SUV that will do good in tons of snow...i have $7,000. gas MPG: eh. i dont care, the car just needs to be either AWD or FWD. im not paying for the gas my mommy is haha (hey i pay for the car and any repairs :/) and i dont care what it looks like on the outside, as long as the interior makes up for it ha plus i want to look at whatever else you guys suggest. no german cars though. and these are what i am considering:

2003 Buick rendezvous
2004 Cadillac escalade
1998 Buick Lesabre
1999 Buick buick century limited
1999 cadillac sts seville

i was told no german cars. because if there is a technological problem, my dad will not fix it. and i was also told "think GM!!!" so basically only buick and cadillac. i cant find any that is even close to the full $7,000... gas money? lol

and my wanted options are: heated seats, leather, AUX/USB imput for my ipod touch, tilt steering wheel and power seats.
willing to sacrifice the: heated seats or ipod touch compatability...dont say "but it has casette!" i dont own any casettes lol i actually forgot what those were lol

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==== go shopping online and local newspapers -- car sale weekly paper -- motor trend -- read the magazine for cars at the 7=11 ==== shop for a Chevy TAHOE == much better than a sedan as you have listed in yo question ....

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You have $50,000 to spend on a car, what do you get?

Sparticus

$50,000 to spend on a car, can be new or used, preferably new though. Preferably a coupe too, and must be manual transmission (real stick shift no paddle shifter). Looking for a balance between performance, styling and luxury. Some of my top choices right now are:
-C6 Corvette
- Camaro SS
- Mustang GT500
- Nissan 370Z
- Infiniti G37
What would you get with $50K and why?
Lotus Exige is too expensive, and I agree the Elise is awesome and handles great but its much more of a race car than daily driver, plus i'm 6'2" so it would be a little small.

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You have 5 great vehicles to choose from and any choice you ultimately make, you will be guaranteed to get a great car. The 2010 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 would probably be the better choice. It is the fastest, has the most lateral grip and they hold their value quite well. The 2010 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 has been said to be the best looking one yet and offers more than one might think. The GT500 will hit 60 in just 4.3 second and will pull 0.92 G of grip. The Camaro SS and Infiniti G37 will only pull 0.88. The Mustang GT500 has the classic supercharger whine when under harsh acceleration and has been to said most fun-to-drive when it was compared to the vehicles you listed. In a 2009 Car And Driver comparison the Mustang Shelby GT500 beat out the Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1, and Nissan 370z Nismo. You may ask why would it matter if it beat the ZR-1 and Nismo? It matters because if is beat the top of the line models of the cars you want to buy, could you imagine the base models compared to the GT500. The only thing that could be better for the GT500 are the brakes. They are not bad, they could just be better. If you go with the 2010 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, you would not look back and ask "What if?" The other cars are not bad cars, the just cannot meet the GT500 in terms of power and fun-to-drive factor.

2010 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500:
Pros:
+ The 2010 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is powered by a supercharged and intercooled 5.4-liter dual overhead cam V-8 engine expected to produce 540 horsepower and 510 foot-pounds of torque. The redline is 6,250 rpm.
+ The car's aluminum power dome hood not only adds to the Shelby's appearance, it helps cool the engine through a hood extractor
+ The Shelby's open-element air induction system features a conical air filter instead of a flat-panel closed system to reduce air restriction. This approach allows more air to be pumped through the engine, producing more power and increasing the engine's efficiency. A cold-air intake feeds the coolest air possible directly into the air box, helping further increase horsepower. The intake necessitated moving the Cobra snake badge to the other side of the grille to enable maximum airflow.
+The twin-disc clutch on the six-speed manual transmission has been significantly upgraded, improving drivability and NVH
+ The 2010 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 offers customers improved straight-line acceleration, plus fuel savings when cruising on the highway in the top gears. Gears 1-4 remain the same, but fifth gear changes from .80 to .74 while sixth gear goes from .63 to .50, meaning that the 2010 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 will turn lower engine RPMs in those gears and deliver improved fuel efficiency
+ Spring and dampers have been optimized for better roll control, giving customers more confidence when braking, accelerating or turning. The new chassis tuning takes its philosophy from the KR program, with a greater emphasis placed on primary body control
+ The Goodyear F1 Supercar 19-inch tires have been upgraded, too. SVT members developed a "recipe" for the attributes and characteristics they wanted in the tire, which Goodyear's team of engineers, designers and manufacturers brought to life. The result is better grip, better handling and better NVH properties, leading to a better customer experience
+ The 19-inch wheels are forged aluminum wheels milled on both sides
+ The rear live axle will always give your wheels perfect camber which translates into maximum grip in any conditionre
+ The 2010 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 features AdvanceTrac, Ford's stability control system with several options for performance. The default "on" mode accommodates every-day driving, and a Sport mode delivers for those wanting to put the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 through its paces on the track
+ Numerous aerodynamic upgrades, including a redesigned splitter, were made to the front end of the 2010 Shelby GT500
+ The design of the front fascia and the car's "flush" hood helps focus air flow. The top grille focuses air into the radiator, with a rubber flap inside the engine compartment helping to seal the system. The lower grille helps cool the intercooler. SVT engineers also went as far to block off specific diamonds in the front of the 2010 Shelby GT500's distinctive grille to help maintain the correct cooling and aerodynamic balance
+ Standard Features
* SYNC: The voice-activated hands-free in-car communication and entertainment system developed by Ford and Microsoft. The system fully integrates most Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones and digital media players, providing customers hands-free cell phone and music selection capabilities - plus new 911 Assist and Vehicle Health Report provided with no monthly fees.
* 911 Assist: When a phone is properly paired, turned on and connected to SYNC, the system is ready to assist in placing a call directly to a local 911 emergency operator in the event of an air bag-deploying accident. The key advantage of SYNC 911 Assist is speed, as calls are placed directly to local 911 operators.
* Vehicle Health Report (VHR): SYNC gathers relevant information from the major vehicle control modules and packages diagnostic data into a usable format in a matter of minutes. That data packet is sent to Ford via an 800-number automatically dialed using the customer's paired and operable mobile phone.
* Ambient Lighting System with MyColor⢠allows drivers to customize the interior lighting of the vehicle to suit their mood. The enhanced MyColor system features seven base colors - ice blue, purple, blue, orange, red, white and green. Customers also can create 125 custom colors by mixing the red-green-blue palette.
+ Using genuine materials such as real leather in all seats, real aluminum on the instrument panel and Alcantara inserts on the seats and steering wheel gave the appearance a precisely crafted, jewel-like yet functional feel
+ The genuine aluminum finish panels have a unique-to-GT500 three-dimensional dimpled texture pattern inspired by racing clutch plates, braided hoses and cross-drilled racing brake rotors. The pattern has been painstakingly tuned to compensate for the compound curvature of the instrument panels.
+ In addition, the "GT500" logo has been discretely engraved into the aluminum in front of the passenger as a nod to classic Shelby Mustangs of the 1960s
+ All 2010 Mustangs and Shelbys feature bright 360-degree rings surrounding the gauge cluster, uninterrupted by the steering column. These rings will come in chrome for the Mustang and a Satin Liquid Chrome finish for the GT500
+ The Shelby Cobra appears at startup on the navigation screen, and the familiar red "SVT" logo utilizes new ambient lighting to illuminate the door scuffplate
+ Even the classic white shift knob - an icon of Shelby Mustang DNA from years past - received special attention. First, it had to be the traditional white. It also had to be specific to the Shelby. The answer was to combine the racing-stripes theme with the traditional "H" pattern found on shifters to create a one-of-a-kind knob. Like the exterior, the racing stripes wrap from end to end, encircling the knob

Cons:
+ The live Rear axle is said to be outdated but the car pulls more grip and handles better than most independent suspension set ups.
+ The Ride might be harsh for some people but that is expected from every performance car

what is the best car i can get for a maximum of $50,000?

Matthew

new or used

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Well, the best car for anyone is will vary. I assume that you want the best car for each category. A universal definition for the best car is a car that deliver performance and luxury at a price suitable to the particular person. I am guessing you are looking into the sedan/coupe category but since you did not say I will just list the best car(s), in my opinion, for each category of car. With $50,000 you will definitely be able to buy a great new car rather than spending 50,000 on a used car.

Best Luxury/Performance Sedan for $50,000:
Luxury: 2010 Jaguar XF or 2010 Hyundai Genesis Sedan 4.6
Performance: 2009 BMW 335i Sedan or 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP

Best Luxury Performance Coupe/Converible:
Luxury Performance: 2009 BMW 335i Coupe, 2010 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500, 2009 Porsche Cayman or 2009 Infiniti G37 Coupe

Best Luxury SUV:
SUV: 2009 Porsche Cayenne

Best Pickup Truck:
Truck: 2010 Ford F150

HOPE THIS HELPS!!!

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Convert normal car into hybrid?

That guy

Im interested in converting my 2003 lincoln town car to a hybrid vehicle, can that be done? and what do you think is the price for such a job? i believe it is expensive because of the weight and size of this vehicle

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About $5,000 dollars and because it is a large luxury car it would require a bigger engine,causing the fuel economy to be about the same as a conventional car.You would ditch the V6 or V8 that came with it,put in an in-line four cylinder,hook up a generator instead of a transmission,and convert the wheels to electric propulsion.And it would require large rechargable batteries to power the car when going less than 40 miles per hour.There are a few mechanics that were profiled on the radio that specialize in it.With half your car's life gone,you're better off trading it in.Our local consumer advocat prefers compacts like the Scion or Element to a hybrid;repair bills are pricey.

why are hybrid vehicles all small?

Flint

they keep showing us hybrid cars that get 40 - 50 miles per gallon, but they're almost all compact cars.
my dad drives a 1991 geo that gets 49 miles per gallon. why would i get a hybrid that gets the same but no mechanic could work on around here. why can't they offer a 4 wheel drive or a full-sized suv that gets 50mpg?

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Maybe you're NOT looking hard enough

Lexus RX300h is NOT small
Honda Accord Hybrid WAS not small
Saturn Vue Greenline is not that small
Ford Escape Hybrid is not that small either
Lexus have more hybrid luxury vehicles coming soon.

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What are some old, cheap, sports cars available?

Q. I'm looking for a first car but I dont want a normal car or truck or anything typical. i was thinking about a vw 70's beetle, then i saw the karmann ghia. But although reviews are good for the karmann, they have some disadvantages. I still want it though. So are there any sports car types that i can get fairly cheap? $4 or $5 thousand. Or should i go with the Karmann?
Thanks :]

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70's sports cars:
Triumph Spitfire,TR6, TR7
MG Midget, MGB
Fiat 850, 124 (cheap, and unreliable)
Datsun 240z (not sure on the numbers of the z's)
Mazda RX2 RX3 (hard to find replacement engine parts)
Toyota Celica
Austin Sprite
There were others, these are the low end models. Some nice street worthy ones can be found in this price range. They are referred to as "thirty footers" meaning they look good at a distance but are not show quality. All require more then average maintenance, some are easy to find parts for and others almost impossible to find parts for. Some had a sedan counter part that handles very well, such as the 510 Datsun.

fast, cheap sports cars?

Q. i need help finding a car. i need a car that is fast and not expensive. my budget is 5000-8000. MAYBE more.
i would like newer but other is cool too.
want it to be quick & fast.
and i will also have at least 2000 for repairs.

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You have a sufficient budget for a good German sports car.

I would stick with an old model (1999 - 2004) E46 3 series. These cars are light weight, quick and handle amazing. They have a good class and bold appeal to them. If you look hard enough you will be able to find one in good condition and low mileage. Then you may spend your $2000 repair budget on some nice M3 rims and coil overs :D That's just my opinion.

Other than that if you want sport and luxury then an Audi A4. Nice looks, good engine and the 4 wheel drive system makes it handle great in any weather. Again need to look around for a decent condition one.

Finally if non of them suit your taste then I would say JDM. With 8000 you can find a really nice:
Acura RSX
Acura Integra
Toyota Celica
Mazda Miata (already mentioned)

These cars are easy and extremely cheap to buy but BEWARE that you will have to put your $2000 in beefing up the cars so they match the performance of German sports cars. But the good part about JDM is that you can personalize the car any way you like.

Good luck!

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To "Spammer"...Why is Lexus your FAVORITE car?...and why do you spend so much time in the Lexus Area?

EL "W"

Lexus is a well Made car and the leading Luxury vehicle in the US for the last 9 years running. according to "spammer" They are Re Badged Toyotas because that is the parent company, He is Ignorant and if his theory held true then..

If you Drove an Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, or Porsche, You would be Driving a... VOLKSWAGEN. so enjoy your V-Dub Gallardo

If you Drove a Jaguar, Landrover or Volvo, you would be driving a...FORD. Tell THAT to the guy that payed $115,000 for a Supercharged Range Rover.

All of you dodge Neon guys can hold your heads high because if you had one between 1999-2007 Guess what you were driving?... A Brand New Mercedes Benz!!

If you Are driving a Dodge Charger your Suspension actually came from the Mercedes E Class , and The Pacifica takes its suspension from the E Class as well. The Crossfire is a Rebadged SLK.

There are no BAD cars in the Luxury Segment. Just Different ones. I sell Lexus But I've owned BMW's and Mercedes in the Past.

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At work we were debating that people marry brands like been fanatics of Sports Teams and such. We search around the web and end up with the Urban Dictionary. The word Lexsucks is there, so we found it quiet funny and we gave it a try. So we picked on Lexsucks.

Part of the debate was that people does not realize that technology comes from all over the places and is applied to every vehicle in the market and cars are no more that just Products. How the physiological impact of just pure image versus what are you really buying. For example, self parking came in 1992 on a VW Concept Vehicle called Futura, Toyota was selling a Prius with that type of technology in England back in 2003. So is not really new this around. Is true, a lot of Chryslers has DB components on them and people says, that Chrysler is a bad car, DB no.

Also, how people forget easy the stuff from the past. The Oldsmobile Aerotech made big news, broke many speed records between 1987-92. The engine was a 4 Cly called the Quad4. For people that knows cars and history of them, it resemblance an Offenhauser Formula engine. Pretty advance for its time. Now its later reincarnation is the Ecotech on the Cobalt SS it will have VVT (that sounds like Toyota?). Still the same Quad4 but with changes and added technology in GM Delta Platform that was designed in Germany (sounds Autobahn build?). But since is badge as Chevrolet people thinks is crap. Any domestic car people says it sucks, well Honda and Toyota, Hyundai has plants here and they are build here, so I guess they are domestics too? No wonder Toyota is in NASCAR now, duh !

Ford had on the Taurus SHO a set of intake and heads build by Yamaha, impressive sedan. I raced one with a 91 Camaro RS that I was driving, no the top of the line (just a 305), sure hung with me, did not got me but it was right just next to my quarter panel.

Another good example is the Toyota Matrix and rebadge as Pontiac Vibe with different body panels and cosmetics. I heard many times over that Pontiac Vibe sucks and do not dare to compare it with a Toyota Matrix... is quiet amusing.

Is all based about presentation and how you target your audience. A lot of people wait and eat the latest Car and Driver / Motor Trend latest reviews. I used to do that until I started learning that components that make every car comes from so many places in the world see what are the intentions of the manufacturers, how is designed, where all came from, what technologies are involved, and the best, I test drive it and I make the choice, nobody chooses for me. There is a saying among techs "Use the right tool for the right job" Most people do not use the full potential of their vehicle, but one thing is true, they abuse the living hell of them.

I have been traveling a lot, from Korea to Japan, Spain, Germany even Kenya. Seen the world pretty good. I need to go to Aussie land... Will love to drive a Holden just to add it to my list of cars. Oh wait ! The Sigma platform is the one in the Caddy??? I guess I do not have to flight to down under. One thing is true, the Autobahn does not have a speed limit, but has a recommended limit of 80MPH / 130KPH. We sustained 100MPH / 160MPH for about 10 mins before we had to slow down.

Like this ( see link below ) sure they had a lot of room on this one. Look at the trucks on the right side, the Autobahn is not all 3 or 4 lanes, is also 2 lanes and is dangerous to drive with all you can get out of your car. Not because your car can not handle it, is other cars that are going at 80MPH. The Autobahn is pretty congested too.

BWM HQs has a nice building in München also the DB dealer over there is awesome it looks like glass matchbox set. Multifloors with these windows that displays all their cars. Never seen a dealer that way.

Anyway, we had good laughs at work with Big Carp and Mr Sergei (BTW, where is he? Or is a rebadge Big Carp?). One piece of advice, who angers you, owns you.

And yes, I choose to drive an 03 Chevy, so far is a well maintain, paid off, trouble free car. Drove a 94 Grand Prix for 160,000 trouble free and just got rid of it or lets say, gave it away to a relative as a second car.

What we came to conclusion is that people do Marry Brands, like to take sides even if is a rebadge product and they do not know what is made of. That goes with appliances, computers, etc... Most people that drive a Lexus (for example) does not know for sure what they buy, just wants an image. Some to say I can afford this and you do not. Vanity is the biggest seller ever! And most people that knows what really is under the hood to the nuts and bolts can not afford it. Is not that funny?

My dad always said, a well advertised product with the right price to target certain clientèle will sell well. He proved that one day. He sold 25, $15 pad locks at $75 a piece. he said if he sold them at $15 people will say that is an expensive pad lock. At $75, it has to be a hell of a pad lock, well designed and bullet proof........ At the end, they sold in one day !!! I laugh hard on that one =))

BTW, my fiance has an 07 VW Bettle with an Audi engine, well engineer little car, does not cost a fortune and sure is a fun car to drive. Very underestimated car. Beside, the 1st car I ever bought was a 72 Beetle, my dad bought a 64 Bettle brand new and an 85 Audi 5000S, my 2 best friends bought Beetles (one was a Super Beetle), my fiance is her 3rd Beetle. So I am not new to German cars. Also worked on my friends Daimler Benz Diesel to convert it to run with Veggie oil. Interesting project. I am truly sold on Diesel engines, watch the TDIs they are light years ahead in performance and fuel efficiency with the ability of been multi fuel.

I learned to drive on a 75 Monte Carlo and had my driver's license on it, even parallel park, no need for a Lexus auto park feature :-) The worst car I ever drove was a Prelude that was the biggest POS ever! I have license for semi trailers and motorcycles. So I drove from 2 wheels to 18 and taught people how to drive semi trailers. So mechanics does runs on me. I learn Automotives when I was just a kid with a 68 Camaro SS. Will love to get one in Hugger Orange, just for sentimental value. Worked on Aircrafts and now on Computer Networks (Linux and Windows). So a techie yes I am !

I guess is time to leave Yahoo Questions it was interesting playing around here, or just drop from time to time if I have the time again.

Note...
Hey Carppie you sure like to pop here and there too. Keep them coming fella we have fun with you and your cussing =))

Is Marco Andretti going to Formula 1?

Q. I think he will do great if he goes and drives for a good team and will finally attact the american audience to the sport. however, i hear hes testing with honda that has not had the best set ups with the last few years.
That and is Honda going to have a sponser?

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Honda Racing F1 announced in December, 2006 that Marco would be presented with an opportunity to test their Formula One car. On December 15, Andretti made his debut in a Formula One car at Jerez in Spain. Honda sporting director Gil de Ferran commented that he had done a good job.

Marco said that he had greatly enjoyed the test but also told reporters that he wishes to enter Formula One only after he has won the Indy 500. So, probably not right now. But I think that he would do quite well. We'll see.

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if you had one sports car to choose from thats around $50k, what would it be?

Silverfox

im debating what car i want to get within a couple of months, but im just worried what kind i should get (basically must be sports car) and ill be living in L.A., so im a little afraid too what would happen to it. im a very careful person with my cars, but the only other problems are that i dont want to get it trashed and its going to be my only car that i will basicall drive. which one should i get?(i was pointing to stuff like lotus, corvette, porsche cayman, and other junk). basically...my head is going to explode if i dont start pointing towards something

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1. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
2. BMW M3 E46, Used
3. Subaru WRX STi
4.Audi S4
5. Acura NSX, Used
6. Lotus Exige
7. Honda S2000
8. Infiniti G35
9. Acura Integra Type R
10. Mazdaspeed 3

In that order, a couple are over 50k new or you cannot purchase new because of ceased production.

Whats the best all around "sports car" for 50K and under?

Q. Don't say a vette please. I drove the thing, yea it's stupid fast but that was it. I bought a M3 last Wed. I drove at least 6 cars. Audi S4, Lexus IS 350, G35, Vette, Bimmer and S2000. The M3 kicked all their butts. Sure it was not fastest but " All Around" it was the most fun. Which is you're personal choice.

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did you drive a z06 corvette? pretty much a race car with a tag on it. notice all the road tests magazine do? the corvette is first or second in most every contest. more hp/torque than all the other cars plus its fiberglass and rwd. classic sports car setup. being an american car, parts are available and probably cheaper than audi/lexus/infiniti. also name another car on the list thats been around for over 50 years.

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Is the Mini Cooper considered a luxury car?

Q. Is it considered a really nice car or do people view it as lame/geeky? I'm thinking of buying it (I'm a girl btw.)

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I donât think the MINI is considered a luxury car that comes with the Lexus, Mercedes, etc. cliché. It is however a small premium car. If you like driving but also have a good sense of pragmatism this car may be a very good fit. Youâll have fun driving it around and it handles very well, but you wonât spend all your money on it due to the high resale value, free maintenance program, great gas mileage etc. I think only people who donât know what the car is about and never drove one would see it as geeky⦠similar to what some folks thought of Mac users back in the days being a bunch of geeky wannabe designers. In the end you are driving the car and you need to feel it represents what you believe in. I own a MINI and wouldnât trade it in against any other car since all other cars seem either lame or too much $$ to be spent on a machine for me. The MINI is the best compromise I found. Just go drive one and youâll see what Iâm talking about.

Cars.......................?

Nick

Which is the best car? 2007 Camry, used saab 9-3, used audi a4, new Mazda 3, used mazda 6? Why????

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Depends what you want the car for. If you want luxury, the saab and the audi would be better. If you want a super reliable car that will probably make it up to 300k miles, thent he camry. Even if you don't drive the car that long, the camry will have the best resale value. Only problem with the camry is it's boring. The 2 mazdas are ok, not as reliable as the camry but more than the audi or saab, plus it's the cheapest out of the cars you listed. The saab has the worst reliability out of the ones you listed followed by the audi, though audi's problems are mostly electronics related. The engine itself is great.

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Moving from Jacksonville, FL to Phoenix, AZ??

Q. I was recently offered a great career opportunity with my company for the position I've always wanted. These positions generally pop up all over the US. My boss is confident that I'll do good. He recently offered me a position in L.A, that I turned down due to the fact that it was too busy and far from my home. I have lived in Jacksonville, FL my whole life (23 years) and I'm scared to move, even though I know I will eventually have to imove somewhere else f I really want to follow my career path. In fact, the furthest south I've ever been was Dallas, TX. I need help. I have heard a few good things about it, but who really wants to leave FL? haha SO, why is Phoenix, AZ better than Jacksonville, FL? I need both positive and negative feedback. But, I don't want to know anything obvious like "No hurricanes or humidity". Thanks.
Yeah, I meant west, not south. Silly me!! Also, I am used to hot weather here in FL. It's almost unbearable at times. Today it is 97' plus the humidity. When I step outside it feels like I walked into a sauna. Also, Jacksonville is the largest city (in land mass) in the US, so I am used to driving like an hour or more just to get to another part of town. I really don't like driving that far or dealing with traffic.

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The good: Pleasant aptmosphere, many friendly people, just hours away from the Grand Canyon, Mexico, Four Corners, Las Vegas, and the California coast. Scottsdale has great shopping, dining and entertainment. Home to ASU, the Orpheum and Gammage theatre. Mostly good traffic (only one rush hour around 5-6pm). Many easily navigatable freeways to save gas and time. Real estate is starting to go back down (slowly, but surely--MANY houses are for sale, so you can probably get a better rate right now). Downtown is very quiet and peaceful (VERY unlike NYC or SF/LA). One of the only places where saguaro cacti grow (you will see many of them). Diamond Backs rule (!). Lake Pleasant, Lake Roosavelt and other lakes surround the area, so fishing and boating are fun sports. Despite popular belief, there is a lot of plant and animal life here. Home of Westworld (Arabian Horse Show grounds), Paradise Turf (horse racing), and Firebird Raceway (auto racing and competitions). Kid friendly places (water parks). Many social events all over town. Sunsets are very beautiful. Sadona is an hour away (a must see!).

The bad: Phoenix has very bad drivers. I can't make enough emphasis on this. GET CAR INSURACE! Streets get kinda crowded in winter from snowbirds and the fiesta bowl (which is a plus if you like football). If you live near a preserve or a coyote area, small pets MUST be kept indoors (I've also seen an owl try to catch a cat). About 5% to 9% of people here (That I've heard of) have been stung by a scorpion or bitten by a rattlesnake (low number, but still possible).

So-so: I personally love dust storms, but they do make a bit of a mess and leave tumbleweeds all over the place. Gas right now is about 2.75 to 3.09 right now and will go higher over the summer, but then lower in the winter. VERY large hispanic community, but also a large Indian community as well. Not many stray animals here, but sometimes exotic birds get lose from the zoo or people's homes and they are fun to find. Very common symbols here: Kokipeli, lizard, gecko, cactus, fire bird (phoenix).

BIG no-no: Never cut down a cactus here (specifically the saguaro). People have been fined up to $25,000 for killing wild saguaro.

I think that's all the major stuff... If anything, I recomend visiting for a week or so.

(I feel like a real estate agent now, hehe!)

Phyliss Carroll Daniel of Jacksonville Fl....looking for burial information.?

Q. This is my son in laws mother who died when he was 3 years old in 1983. His paternal family is very closed mouthed about this death and he is in need of closure, burial information so he can find her grave, and any information.
WE have searched on line but are not sure where to start. He has found information on a few dead siblings of his mother but.....hard to question the dead.
Any tips on how to make a more comprehensive search.
WOW! you guys are ON THE BALL! I spent hours looking for this information for him about 8 years ago and now again.
Seems every site I tried for the SS information I had to pay for it.
Thanks so much. You all have given me lots of info and web links. He will be so surprised and pleased.
When the time comes, I don't have a clue how to select best answer since all were helpfull in one way or another.

Answer
Florida Death Index, 1877-1998 (subscription)
has
Phyllis Daniels
D. 16 Oct 1983
Duval County
age 32
race White
born 9 Oct 1951

http://www.dchd.net/birthdeathcertificates.htm
tells you how your son-in-law can buy a copy of her death certificate. It has a PDF application.

I could not find her obituary. The library there may look it up for you. If not, they may offer to do it by mail for a small fee.
http://jpl.coj.net/lib/services.html
Send e-mail to the "Ask a Librarian" address.

Her death certificate would list cause of death and burial place, almost certainly. She isn't on find-a-grave.

She died at age 32, so there is a good chance it was an accident. If she wrapped her little red sports car around a telephone pole while drunk, the family might not want to speak of it. Ditto snorting cocaine that was 5 times stronger than she thought. If she had died pulling children out of a burning wreck, they'd have the yellowing newspaper clipping framed and hung on a wall.

Since they are closed-mouthed about it, your s-in-l should prepare for some disheartening facts.

If you live close enough to Jacksonville to visit, try the library. Mikki was right - you can look her up in old newspapers on microfiche or, more commonly, microfilm. The librarian will show you how to use the reader. If is was an accident, she may have had a news article instead of an obit. The news would be 0 - 2 days after the event. Obits are usually 3 -5 days after, but look from 0 - 7 days to be sure.

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Buying a sports car at MSRP from Semi-Auto Dealers?

mmenil1

I am looking for a Auto dealer os semi auto dealer in the Chicago Area, or a 20 mile range, which sells sports cars like the Nissan GTR at MSRP price ranges. I have heard from them hundreds of times on youtube and online but I seriously can not find one just by searching for them on google or yahoo. I have placed wild cards and anything in concern for: "chicago" "MSRP" "auto" "dealer". Nothing ever comes up. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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And why would MSRP matter?

By simple definition of the term, it's a SUGGESTED price.

That doesn't mean it's the actual factory price.

In fact, the MSRP has basically no bearing at all on most car sales, as it's purely a suggestion. One that NO ONE has to follow. Cars can be cheaper, or more expensive.

More importantly, even if the manufacturer suggests that a car is worth 40,000....does that actually mean it is?

No.

Think it through.

what cars will fit downtown chicago?

bia bia

Im moving to chicago for college and looking to get a new car. I want something along the lines with horsepower and speed. Im used to driving a 06 charger srt8. I would prefer a 2 door sports car, (infiniti,bmw,lancer,honda,challenger, 2011charger) Would the challengers be able to fit in tight parking spots too?

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You are going to need a small car. There parking spots are barley hitiing each other. Don't get a manual becaise there is a lot of trafic. Don't get anything that is tooo attractive because the gangmember will mess with it and steal things of it or even jack it.

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Does a 1993 Cadillac Seville require 93 octane?

Mike K

Im thinking about buying a 1993 Cadillac Seville, but, I see it "requires" premium fuel, 93 octane. Do these cars actually require 99 octane, or can it be run off 87 or 89?

Answer
91 octane is required for the first-gen Northstar engines. If you are not prepared to properly maintain a luxury car, then there is Camry with your name on it.

What is the octane rating on gasoline products for?

amazingant

no no no, i want to know what it's for, not what it is. i can see the numbers on any standard gas pump at chevron or BP.
actually, for viet_imagery, it comes in much higher octane ratings than 100, but not many people use Jet Fuel in their cars.

Answer
Octane ratings measure a gasoline's ability to resist engine knock, a rattling or pinging sound that results from premature ignition of the compressed fuel-air mixture in one or more cylinders. Most gas stations offer three octane grades: regular (usually 87 octane), mid-grade (usually 89 octane) and premium (usually 92 or 93). The ratings must be posted on bright yellow stickers on each gasoline pump.

What's the right octane level for your car?
Check your owner's manual to determine the right octane level for your car. Regular octane is recommended for most cars. However, some cars with high compression engines, like sports cars and certain luxury cars, need mid-grade or premium gasoline to prevent knock.

How can you tell if you're using the right octane level? Listen to your car's engine. If it doesn't knock when you use the recommended octane, you're using the right grade of gasoline.

Will higher octane gasoline clean your engine better?
As a rule, high octane gasoline does not outperform regular octane in preventing engine deposits from forming, in removing them, or in cleaning your car's engine. In fact, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requires that all octane grades of all brands of gasoline contain engine cleaning detergent additives to protect against the build-up of harmful levels of engine deposits during the expected life of your car.

Should you ever switch to a higher octane gasoline?
A few car engines may knock or ping - even if you use the recommended octane. If this happens, try switching to the next highest octane grade. In many cases, switching to the mid-grade or premium-grade gasoline will eliminate the knock. If the knocking or pinging continues after one or two fill-ups, you may need a tune-up or some other repair. After that work is done, go back to the lowest octane grade at which your engine runs without knocking.

Is knocking harmful?
Occasional light knocking or pinging won't harm your engine, and doesn't indicate a need for higher octane. But don't ignore severe knocking. A heavy or persistent knock can lead to engine damage.

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Luxury car for under $9000?

stlantmo

I am looking to buy a luxury type used car for around 9000 or less. Would like to have the miles with less than 100,000. Ive been looking into something similar to 2003 or 2004 cadillac cts.

Answer
I'm sure this won't be met with much enthusiasm but but Nissan, Infiniti, Toyota, and Lexus have quite a few affordable luxury cars from the 90's and early 2000's. If they aren't luxurious enough for you, you could always do what Project Car Magazine did in issue four with a Infiniti Q45, buy a cheap luxury car, repaint it, lower it, slap a nice set of wheels on it and watch heads turn....just a though.
Project Car Q45 Before: http://blog.tomsforeign.com/inventory_pictures/Parts_Vehicles/110531_01.jpg
Project Car Q45 After: http://rikdaddy.com/albums/mycar/K3U6104.sized.jpg
They bought it for $1600 and spent $7400 on upgrades and they came back with a really nice looking Luxury car.

Is it bad to buy a car with 100,000 or more miles?

Q. I really want a BMW bad, but I don't have enough money to buy a new one. I saw a really nice looking 2006 3-Series but it has 100,000 miles. I need other peoples views.

Answer
What Robert said is wrong, BMWs are expensive for the reason that the automotive market is a supply and demand based one. Being said, if Chevy sold 40,000 models of ONE car, parts will definitely be cheaper compared to BMW who may only sell 9,000 models of ONE car. Seeing as how there aren't many BMWs on the road, mostly because of their higher price, only the fortunate can afford them (unless cheap used ones), making it so the supply and demand is lower, so when someone does need a part, there will be a higher price, because not as many parts are sold.

Aside from the supply and demand making parts more expensive for luxury cars, such as BMW, Rolls Royce, Porsche, Aston Martin, etc, it has already been said: BMWs aren't exactly famous because of their reliability. I don't know how long the typical BMW lasts with proper care and maintenance so I would be cautious and bring it into a mechanic and have him check it for faults and potential future problems.

As far as the guy who said 100k is a lot for a 6 year old car: he is partially right. The car with its age should only have about 90,000 miles on it (according to the average American driving of 15k per year), so it's not a lot of extra miles. It just means that the previous owner drove it a lot, which just gives you more of a reason to get it checked out by a mechanic.

So, unless it was in perfect condition, I would stay away from it. Unless, of course, it is cheap. I'm talking like 9-12 grand from a dealership for the basic 325i sedan (excellent condition condition would like 14-18 grand).

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Examples of a luxury or sports car?

Bobby Sue

In my class, we have to do a PowerPoint on a smart car that we invent (such as a car that can turn into a submarine and futuristic things like that), and try to "sell" it to our classmates. We are going to make ours either a fancy, expensive luxury car, or a powerful sports car. We also have to design and draw that car, so I was hoping that you could link me some pictures of each of the two kinds, luxury and sport cars? I just need some ideas for designing our futuristic car.

Also, if you have an idea on which type (luxury or sports) we should pick to better "sell" our car to the class, it would be greatly appreciated. (and tell why you chose it)
These are a few of the reasonable ideas we've come up with so far:
---Being able to change the color of the outside of the car with the push of a button
---Setting username profiles to automatically set the seats, mirrors, and temperature to your specific needs
---fingerprint scanner instead of keys
---Temperature detecter to automatically set heater/air conditioning based on the temperature outside
---a breathalyzer of sorts that senses if your drunk, and won't let the car turn on if you're drunk
---color-changing headlights
And then we'll include some ordinary features, like On-Star, built in GPS, MP3 player accessible, 6-CD changer, etc.

Anymore ideas you can think of, without getting too unrealistic?
Which type of car we should make it?
and include some pictures of sports cars and luxury cars, please.

Thanks so much! :D

Answer
Porsche is consistently rated the highest quality luxury sports car by J.D. Power and Associates.

Other Luxury Sports cars are:
BMW 6 series, M series, Z series
Mercedes AMG series, SL class, SLK class, CLK class, SLS class, Mclaren.
Audi S line, RS line, TT line
Infiniti G35 and G37
Lexus IS-F and LS-F and LF-A and IS300
Acura NSX
All Aston Martins and Lamrboghini's and Ferrari's that are not race editions.
All Porsche's that are not race editions. (Ex. GT2 and GT3 and Cayman R and Boxster Spyder)

And many more.

Just search these cars in Yahoo Images for an unlimited number of photos.

All of the technology ideas you mentioned are already in use in cars except for the first and third idea you mentioned.

But how about a real mini freezer. Many cars have little chill stations or ice boxes, but nothing that really cools your drink or food. Maybe with an ice dispenser and water dispenser like a small fountain to fill your cup.

can you list some sports car makers and models with these qualities?

Q. i'm trying to buy a car with these features. so i want some ideas on makes and models so i know what to look for. im using autotrader.com and it gives me multiple makes and models i can look up

sports car
convertible
metallic color
1980-2011
automatic
at least 30 mpg
2 seats
2 doors
less than 50k miles
less than $20k

preferably not 2 wheel rear drive too, but if it does, oh well
okay i understand what you guys are saying.
its okay if its manual, rwd, less than 30 mpg as long as its over 20.

any idea how many miles you can get out of a sports car?

and i want one that does nott look like a porshe. i like the ones that look like a lotus :D
*porsche typo
okay porsches are pretty fine too. but i just want one thats sexy and exotic looking. ya no? like a lambo or something. idk.

Answer
Ok, first off, most sports cars are rear wheel drive. Not very many people use AWD in convertibles, with the exception of Audi. Unless we're talking super cars like Ferrari and Lamborghini, but you're talking cheaper than that. The color and year are really kind of speculative. You'll find what you find. There isn't any way around that really.
Next, I can't think of a single convertible that has more than three doors. It just isn't done. You'd need to have a B-pillar there, and it just wouldn't fit the look at all. Picture a convertible with window frames, and that should give you an idea. Mileage and price are a bit of a problem. I really doubt you'll find a car older than 2005 with under 50K on it, unless it is a collector's item. And in that case, you can expect to pay more than 20K for it.

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What kind of car is good for a 16 year old?

Caroline M

I'm turning 16 soon, and I have a price limit of $20,000 and I'm pretty sure my parents want me to get a used car .
I want a small SUV but I need good gas millage because I live 18/19 miles away from my school.
Some of the cars I like are the Jeep Liberty Sport, Nissan Rogue, Hyundai Tucson, and then I also love Mini Coopers even though they aren't SUVs.
Thanks for any suggestions! :)

Answer
For starters, buy a domestic car. I think they're better lol. What kind of traffic are you in? If you're in a big city (Dallas/Ft. Worth for instance) I'd definitely buy an SUV/Truck because you're safer in case of a wreck. I'm 19 and my 2 cars have both been trucks. My current one gets 21 mpg on the highway. (It's a 2010 Ford F-150 with a 4.6L 3V engine FYI, and I bought it for $22,700). THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART. Get a vehicle that still has warranty on it. I bought my truck with 4 years/48,000 miles left on the warranty. And I've needed it (something that was actually my fault but couldn't be proven so they put it on warranty). And buy a vehicle that you can have worked on nearby. I'm from a small town that only has Ford, GMC, and Chevy dealerships. If you live in a town like that, then buying a Toyota or something like that is a bad idea because you will have to leave town to get repairs done. Also, look at insurance costs. A $20,000 vehicle is going to cost you some money to insure. I'm a guy so it cost me my right arm and half of my leg lol.

boyfriend's 21st bday.. any concerts, games, shows in dallas on Aug. 28?

grey's ana

I need to take my bf somewhere special for his bday and find him a nice gift.Please help.. Any ideas?? He likes sports and rap music. My budget is $400. and h edoesn't drink.. Thank you so much!!
Been together for 2 yrs!!

Answer
Sports and Recreation
http://www.americantowns.com/tx/dallas/events/sports-and-recreation
http://www.americantowns.com/tx/frisco/events/sports-and-recreation

Something Exciting and Fun
http://www.gojump.com

Rock Climbing
http://www.dallasclimbing.com (Dallas)
http://www.canyonsclimbing.com (Frisco)
http://www.summitrockgym.com (Grapevine)
http://www.dynorock.com (Arlington)

Racing (Horses & Cars)
http://www.lonestarpark.com
http://www.texasmotorspeedway.com

Laser Tag
http://www.dfwtownguide.com/dfwlasertag.htm

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Good LUXURY car for a 16 year old?

Q. Im getting a job at a hotel ( minimum wage) & of course I still live at home so can I afford a range rover, Cadillac escalade , Lincoln, or Chrysler 300 ? I really have my heart set on a Range Rover! :)) & YES IM PAYING FOR IT MYSELF! & I want an up to date range rover maybe about 2011-2014

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The only luxury car you mentioned is the Range Rover. The Escalade is a big Chevrolet with some fake wood and cheap leather. The Lincoln is a Ford in a pretty dress, and the Chrysler 300 is basically a Mercedes E-Class in which Dodge ripped out everything that made the Mercedes a good car and replaced it with cheap components...it drives, looks, and is built like crap. You are not going to be able to afford a Range Rover...the insurance alone would kill you, not to mention maintenance, the car payment, and fuel. An owner of a new Range Rover is going to be paying well over $1,000 a month. If you want luxury that you can afford, buy an older BMW 3 series or an older Audi. Don't count it out because it's not brand new. Even a 2000 Range Rover is out of your price range if you're only making minimum wage. Best wishes.

Do you think alot more can afford luxury cars ?

jackie

How come not many people buy Lamborghini's when they do have the money to afford it ?
Do you think people with money hesitate to buy such cars becuz they think maintenance is a hassle ?

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The price is way to high for what you get. People with money got there by not blowing it on $200k cars.
No Maintenance has nothing to do with it...

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can anyone give me the name and address of a restoration shop that specializes in mg tf 1955 work?

grandog53

Answer
British Sports Cars British Sports Cars 640 Marsh Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 USA Tel: (805)544-2277. Fax: (805)543-7036. Business Hours ...
http://www.britishsportscars.com/

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What car should i get?

Q. I'm looking for a sporty semi-luxury sedan under $30000. I've looked at the Infiniti g37 but I think there might be other options out there. I'm looking for a car that feels good to drive around just for fun, but also sporty and semi luxorious. Please try to leave as many suggestions as you can.

Answer
Does it need to be a sedan? I found loads of coupes but very few sedans.
I foundâ¦â¦â¦

The Nissan Altima Coupé,from $25,230
Nissan Altima from $21,760
Dodge Dart from $15,590. Cheap,I know but ultra sporty and hot looking,I love it,

How to calculate bankruptcy in this case? what will I get?

Q. I plans to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. I have my home, which is currently worth $110,000, upon which I owes $100,000. And I am planing to reaffirm the debt on my home. I also owns Lexus worth $30000. But owes no money on the Lexus. What will I get?
Can some one show calculations regarding these figures under Chapter 7 bankruptcy? how will exempts be calculated (homestead)?

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Dude, the trustee is gonna get the Lexus. You can't have 30k worth of equity in a luxury car and file bankruptcy and expect to keep it.

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