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Srutko1226
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Posted: Fri Aug 8th, 2008 09:19 pm | 1st Post |
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I'm looking for your opinions mainly, but if anyone can back it up with facts or experience , please share.
We have a 37 month old Buick Rendezvous (our 2nd in 6 years) with 34,000 miles. We took it to the dealer for all scheduled maintenance. We don't abuse it. It has a collapsed cylinder costing big bucks to fix. And no I didn't take the extended warranty.
I found out that GM after 2007 started to add a 50,000 /5 yr warranty on the drive train to help with customer satisfaction. I am wondering if they are aware of a problem.
I am afraid it will happen again.
Last edited on Fri Aug 8th, 2008 09:20 pm by Srutko1226
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BigDfromTN
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Posted: Fri Aug 8th, 2008 09:36 pm | 2nd Post |
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Thats a tough one.
I would see what the repair bill is, Then see what they will give you for it As-Is for trading on a new one. BUT you know make sure its the true trade value not one of those we will give you a hugh price for it if you pay Sticker price for ours.
I've just never been a fan of keeping a car that the engine has "Been into". It just seems the problems just keep coming for me anyway.
Good Luck!
BTW, What is a "Collapsed" Cylinder? Never heard that term before.
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Srutko1226
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Posted: Fri Aug 8th, 2008 09:41 pm | 3rd Post |
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BigDfromTN wrote: Thats a tough one.
I would see what the repair bill is, Then see what they will give you for it As-Is for trading on a new one. BUT you know make sure its the true trade value not one of those we will give you a hugh price for it if you pay Sticker price for ours.
I've just never been a fan of keeping a car that the engine has "Been into". It just seems the problems just keep coming for me anyway.
Good Luck!
BTW, What is a "Collapsed" Cylinder? Never heard that term before.
It has something to do with a "Lifter".
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emacdaddy2
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Posted: Fri Aug 8th, 2008 09:44 pm | 4th Post |
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Here is a web site that you can check to see if other problems have been reported, any recalls or any technical bulletins for any vehicle.
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/
As far as your decision you need to to decide what is going to be best for you budget. If you can better afford the repair bill vs the purchase of a new car. There is always a chance that you buy a new car and it has problems from day one.
When you trade your vehicle you will always lose money.
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Srutko1226
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Posted: Sat Aug 9th, 2008 01:11 am | 5th Post |
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Thanks for your thoughts, emacdaddy2 and BigDfromTN.
BigD, the repair bill is $1400 and the dealership who has sold us 4 cars is going halves. Plus tax and something else.
emac you are so right. We bought a new Jeep years ago and it broke down on the way home with 8 miles on the odometer. It always had electrical problems.
The dealership didn't even try to sell us a new car.
Last edited on Sat Aug 9th, 2008 01:12 am by Srutko1226
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