I wonder if they still have to destroy the engine since it doesn't start.
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Originally Posted By: asiancivicmaniac
I wonder if they still have to destroy the engine since it doesn't start.
if it doesn't start it shouldn't qualify.
I wonder if they still have to destroy the engine since it doesn't start.
if it doesn't start it shouldn't qualify.
The owner was able to drive it there but it didn't start in the video.
Originally Posted By: asiancivicmaniac
The owner was able to drive it there but it didn't start in the video.
o ok, either way, not gonna cry when that thing gets crushed.
The owner was able to drive it there but it didn't start in the video.
o ok, either way, not gonna cry when that thing gets crushed.
Originally Posted By: saaber1
Every one of these cars should be destroyed ASAP along with every fiat x19.
Okay, so 'Italian engineering' is an oxymoron like 'German cuisine'. Still, I'm glad I'm not the one who has to destroy that car.
Originally Posted By: saaber1
Whoever had that POS and unloaded it has to be the happiest person on the planet!
But won't he miss the genuine wood interior and leather seats?
Every one of these cars should be destroyed ASAP along with every fiat x19.
Okay, so 'Italian engineering' is an oxymoron like 'German cuisine'. Still, I'm glad I'm not the one who has to destroy that car.
Originally Posted By: saaber1
Whoever had that POS and unloaded it has to be the happiest person on the planet!
But won't he miss the genuine wood interior and leather seats?
Toyota tops the C4C program: http://www.detnews.com/article/20090815/AUTO01/908150309/Japanese-sales-climb-in--clunkers--program
We saw and signed the clunk papers today. It said the car was drivable, we had not used C4C programme previously, it was insured for a year and the was "registered to the owner" for the last year". Well, the car was insured, but she let the registration lapse because the engine had been damaged. The dealer is still talking in terms of "registered" for the last year...I'm not saying anything, but it's pretty clear that only the insurance has to be continuous, and it was "registered to her" (as the owner).
We did 90% of the paperwork today on the Astra and drove the actual car we are getting, a manual. It was simply awesome to drive and really well-built. Handled like it was on rails. I actually got a PM from a member here, telling me it was a "stupid car to buy". Whatever. 3 hrs drive on the road today, we didn't see another Astra! I gave it a shot of Techron + 2C, they are filling the tank later. I'll report back.
btw- my 23 y/o male cousin took the CRV and gave us the cash to deposit on the car.
We did 90% of the paperwork today on the Astra and drove the actual car we are getting, a manual. It was simply awesome to drive and really well-built. Handled like it was on rails. I actually got a PM from a member here, telling me it was a "stupid car to buy". Whatever. 3 hrs drive on the road today, we didn't see another Astra! I gave it a shot of Techron + 2C, they are filling the tank later. I'll report back.
btw- my 23 y/o male cousin took the CRV and gave us the cash to deposit on the car.
This poor Volvo is probably 5 year old TOPS. I can't believe people are trading these as "clunkers", It took the grease monkies almost 4 mins to kill the engine
, yeah it's a clunker.
Perfectly Good Volvo engine destroyed
Perfectly Good Volvo engine destroyed
Originally Posted By: KrisZ
This poor Volvo is probably 5 year old TOPS. I can't believe people are trading these as "clunkers", It took the grease monkies almost 4 mins to kill the engine
, yeah it's a clunker.
Perfectly Good Volvo engine destroyed
What a joke. This "program" is a perfect example of how the devil wastes money for no reason.
Yeah, this "program" is really good for the environment...
Sick... Just SICK!
This poor Volvo is probably 5 year old TOPS. I can't believe people are trading these as "clunkers", It took the grease monkies almost 4 mins to kill the engine
Perfectly Good Volvo engine destroyed
What a joke. This "program" is a perfect example of how the devil wastes money for no reason.
Yeah, this "program" is really good for the environment...
Sick... Just SICK!
Originally Posted By: Audi Junkie
...telling me it was a "stupid car to buy".
Not stupid at all.
Even the highly critical TheTruthAboutCars.com gave the Astra a decent review:
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The fit and finish is at the very top of the segment, at least as good as this writer’s VW GTI and, in many cases, superior....
...the Astra drives superbly. The helm imparts such a premium feel that I started to get nervous that it might best my GTI in premiumfeelosity. The Astra’s steering has laser guided precision. Feedback? Enough to know where you’re going, but not so much to vibrate your hands off. Think mid 1990s BMW...
There are “sport-luxury” cars in the $30k range that don’t ride like the Astra. Zero body roll in cornering, and still totally forgiving over rough pavement. I wrung the life out of my little tester without once becoming a person of interest. Even through a tight slalom, the Astra was nonplussed. Talk about confidence.
...telling me it was a "stupid car to buy".
Not stupid at all.
Even the highly critical TheTruthAboutCars.com gave the Astra a decent review:
Quote:
The fit and finish is at the very top of the segment, at least as good as this writer’s VW GTI and, in many cases, superior....
...the Astra drives superbly. The helm imparts such a premium feel that I started to get nervous that it might best my GTI in premiumfeelosity. The Astra’s steering has laser guided precision. Feedback? Enough to know where you’re going, but not so much to vibrate your hands off. Think mid 1990s BMW...
There are “sport-luxury” cars in the $30k range that don’t ride like the Astra. Zero body roll in cornering, and still totally forgiving over rough pavement. I wrung the life out of my little tester without once becoming a person of interest. Even through a tight slalom, the Astra was nonplussed. Talk about confidence.
Originally Posted By: KrisZ
This poor Volvo is probably 5 year old TOPS. I can't believe people are trading these as "clunkers", It took the grease monkies almost 4 mins to kill the engine
, yeah it's a clunker.
Perfectly Good Volvo engine destroyed
I just don't understand how this car qualified for the "Clunker" program. Shouldn't it get better gas mileage than that? Anyway, wouldn't it be worth a lot more than $4500 trade-in on just about anything? Something very fishy here. I don't believe it.
This poor Volvo is probably 5 year old TOPS. I can't believe people are trading these as "clunkers", It took the grease monkies almost 4 mins to kill the engine
Perfectly Good Volvo engine destroyed
I just don't understand how this car qualified for the "Clunker" program. Shouldn't it get better gas mileage than that? Anyway, wouldn't it be worth a lot more than $4500 trade-in on just about anything? Something very fishy here. I don't believe it.
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Originally Posted By: css9450
C4 Corvette:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTYL-h5_hb4
WOW.
No other words.
C4 Corvette:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTYL-h5_hb4
WOW.
No other words.
The XR4Ti comparison was apt, but I'm not infering anything bad from it. I havn't really heard anything bad about the Astra, other than the timing belt.
Thanks for the link.
Thanks for the link.
Leave politics out of this, particularly you BuickGN.
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