Chicago Crew Thread #2

[sluggo]

Damon, the Toyota Camry/Honda Accords run forever, and there are plenty of great used ones in that price range at Cameron's CarMax.

Not flashy, but if you got family coming, they are the most reliable cars on the market today. Both come in 4 bangers too. My family has owned both...as a matter of fact, my brother's 1995 Honda Accord just turned 140,000 miles. Other than oil changes, tires, brakes, and routine maintenance, he had to fix a power window motor. That's it.

"Extended Warranty? How can I lose?!" - Homer Simpson

Don't be nice to car dealers. Abuse them, as they have abused unto us. Good luck.

[sluggo]

Originally Posted by pearlstealth

Damon, for $15k you can get a really nice used 2000-2001 Audi A6 Quattro with extended warranty . I got a 98 2.8 A6 Quattro for my wife, it's really an amazing car. Very luxurious, awesome BOSE sound, and tons of options and features. They sell for thousands below KBB.

Holy shit that's a good looking ride. Did you buy at a dealer or private party? A buddy of mine manages at Anthony Pontiac/Buick in Gurnee...they see a few of these Audis from time to time at dealer auctions. Hmmm?

[38 Cigarette]

Originally Posted by Cameron

go to CarMax

The draw of Carmax is their one-price approach. It simplify's the process. The downside is that their prices mainly are only slightly below normal retail.

[Cameron]

Originally Posted by 38 Cigarette

The draw of Carmax is their one-price approach. It simplify's the process. The downside is that their prices mainly are only slightly below normal retail.

They are a better option then buying a car “off the street” as it were. They are not the cheapest but they are so big, they don’t nickel and dime you when it comes to repairs. I have had a great experience with them and I will buy from them again. I’m sure there are other places that are just as reputable but I don’t know of one.

[38 Cigarette]

Originally Posted by Cameron

1) They are a better option then buying a car “off the street” as it were. They are not the cheapest but they are so big, they don’t nickel and dime you when it comes to repairs.
2) I’m sure there are other places that are just as reputable but I don’t know of one.

1) True. You never know what you're going to get when you buy from a private party or a corner used car lot.
2) Most higher end dealers operate in the same fashion.

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Has anyone here been in contact / talked with Mopar Jeff lately ? Ahmed has been trying to reach him but hasnt been able to.

Yo Jeffrey, you out there ? Holla back, gurl !

[chgrgt04]

has anyone had problems with the locks in the door.

the door will not unlock with the key. i have to open the pessenger side door then pull the handle to open the door.

does anyone have any suggestions

[pearlstealth]

Originally Posted by chgrgt04

has anyone had problems with the locks in the door.

the door will not unlock with the key. i have to open the pessenger side door then pull the handle to open the door.

does anyone have any suggestions

Spray some wd-40 in it. Works perfect.

[stevep]

Originally Posted by chgrgt04

has anyone had problems with the locks in the door. the door will not unlock with the key.

The drivers side lock was corroded solid on the '94. Mitsubishi didn't pay much attention to which side the drain was on and installed it upside down so the water that got in it would just sit.

There is a thread on here where I showed a couple of pictures of tearing it down and freeing up the tumblers. I have more pictures of the process but no time to do a VFAQ. It's time consuming but beats buying new locks all around or trying to get a new one rekeyed.

Steve

[sluggo]

Every fall, for preventaive sake, I wd-40 my locks...then I dip my key in lightweight oil and insert it in and out several times, while turning.

It keeps the locks clean and working year after year. Like butta.

Anyone hear from Mopar Jeff?