08-07-2009, 10:26 AM
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Progressive told me I can go where ever I want. They just recommend one of the network shops so I can get the warranty deal. I'm pretty good with cars, so I plan on doing a rather thurough inspection of my hoe's ass end...
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08-07-2009, 10:31 AM
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Gone
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not to mention, take pics, and get a decent opinion here.
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08-07-2009, 10:59 AM
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I'll bugg right out!
Anyway, let is know what the estimates say.
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08-07-2009, 11:14 AM
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dude the shop i work for has a lifetime warranty too, and its a small ma and pa shop, take the car where you want its your choice, bottom line
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08-07-2009, 12:23 PM
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damm that's messed up looks like its in good condition to...
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08-07-2009, 01:54 PM
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I plan on taking more picks later tonight. I'll upload all of them to photobucket when I get a chance. I still haven't heard from the insurance rep, last I knew he was still trying to get a hold of the other guys involved in the accident.
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NEW RIDE - 2005 Buick LaCrosse - 3.8L 3800 Series III V6 - WAI - Muffler/Resonator removed -
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08-07-2009, 02:17 PM
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I drive a JEEP!
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Damn....glad you and the fam are ok!
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08-11-2009, 04:34 PM
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Totaled!
Well, she's been totaled. I'm no longer a member of the Alero community. This sucks.
Anyway, I'm looking at a 2005 Buick LaCross CX. Can anyone run the VIN?
2G4WC532951244703
I searched on carfax, but didn't actually get the report, and it came up with 11 results. I just don't know what they are.
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NEW RIDE - 2005 Buick LaCrosse - 3.8L 3800 Series III V6 - WAI - Muffler/Resonator removed -
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08-11-2009, 04:36 PM
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unless its the buik lacross super its a waste
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08-11-2009, 04:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by worknprog.99
unless its the buik lacross super its a waste
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No, just the base model. What's the super? I didn't see that as an option when I looked on kbb.com.
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NEW RIDE - 2005 Buick LaCrosse - 3.8L 3800 Series III V6 - WAI - Muffler/Resonator removed -
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08-11-2009, 05:07 PM
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Female.
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you could be a member of the alero community.. buy naich's alero!!
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08-11-2009, 05:23 PM
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the lacrosse super is the same car as the grand prix gxp, it has the ls4 in it, as much as i like my gxp, i dislike the trans problems, mine is the 2nd trans
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08-11-2009, 05:35 PM
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Well, I'm going to look at the Buick tomorrow morning. I want to get a good look at it and take it for a spin. We'll see what kind of financing we can get and hopefully we'll be on the road by Friday. If something's not right, I'll be looking at something else...
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*TOTALED* - 2000 Olds Alero Sedan - 3.4L 3400 V6 - WAI - Sony Head Unit -
NEW RIDE - 2005 Buick LaCrosse - 3.8L 3800 Series III V6 - WAI - Muffler/Resonator removed -
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08-11-2009, 05:45 PM
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The Founder
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so I guess you're not interested in my Alero any more? I replied to your PM....
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08-11-2009, 05:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Naich
so I guess you're not interested in my Alero any more? I replied to your PM....
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Sorry, the wife is the one paying for it and she doesn't want another one. I need the daily driver family car now, and the project car will be the cutlass. I really wish I could change her mind, I'd be all over your Alero.
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*TOTALED* - 2000 Olds Alero Sedan - 3.4L 3400 V6 - WAI - Sony Head Unit -
NEW RIDE - 2005 Buick LaCrosse - 3.8L 3800 Series III V6 - WAI - Muffler/Resonator removed -
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08-12-2009, 02:16 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by worknprog.99
unless its the buik lacross super its a waste
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Actually, I think I'd rather have the 3.6 which would be in the CXS.
Thank goodness that 2009 marks the last of the 3800.
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08-12-2009, 02:27 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cliff8928
Actually, I think I'd rather have the 3.6 which would be in the CXS.
Thank goodness that 2009 marks the last of the 3800.
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whats wrong with the 3800? IMO its the best engine ever made for a FWD car
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08-12-2009, 02:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Beholder88
Wow, hey YALERO, where are you located? If they offer to total the car, I might just see if they will let me keep it and I can take parts off of it and use the money to get yours. I don't know though. Thing is, we still owe a little over $5,000 on the car. I just got the damn thing last year. Progressive gave me a place that's not too far from me, they call it a "network shop". I guess it's a place that is certified by them as a good repair shop, and they will guarantee the work for as long as I own the car. If it isn't totalled, I'll be able to get the work done, and guranteed, for free. I'll keep everyone posted.
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i am 45 min north of philly 19438 harleysville pa
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08-12-2009, 03:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheEdgeofSanity
whats wrong with the 3800? IMO its the best engine ever made for a FWD car
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I dunno about best engine ever, but I agree its rock solid. Both the series I in rwd cars, and the series II in transaxle mounted fwd cars. Its generally good for 250k+ miles, as opposed to the ford 3.8 which spins its bearings at around 100k miles. |
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08-12-2009, 04:08 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheEdgeofSanity
whats wrong with the 3800? IMO its the best engine ever made for a FWD car
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It's 90°, It can't run smooth without a balance shaft, a MASSIVE harmonic balancer and a split pin crankshaft. A V6 should be 60°. It was a V8 derived engine, just like the 4.3.
Also, the 3800 has been out of production for almost a whole year now yet they're still using it through the 2009 LaCrosse.
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