Picking up a 03 SSEi tommorrow
06-12-2007, 10:09 PM
#1
Member
Posts like a V-Tak
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Picking up a 03 SSEi tommorrow
I have been test driving an 03 since saturday and plan on laying down the money tomorrow even though i have read some pretty bad stories about them.This car just hit 45,000 miles and i am buying an extended warranty for 36,000 miles for $2000.I have them checking the service stability control light and fixing whatever the problem is and wetsanding out some of the scratches it has.Is there anyone here who wishes they wouldnt have ever bought this car?Just want to be sure i am doing the right thing.Thanks to all.
06-12-2007, 11:13 PM
#4
Senior Member
Posts like a Turbo
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Tampa, Florida, USA
Posts: 417
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thuogh I don't know anything about the exact car you want to buy, I'd say go for it. I had to ask myself the same question and I almost bought an 05 Camry instead. But after getting behind the wheel of a Bonneville, you get hooked. Good luck and if/when you do run into trouble just run a search of the problem or post a thread about it....these guys know it all. 
06-12-2007, 11:28 PM
#5
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: North of Buffalo, NY *** NEBF '05, '06, '07 *** ***ONBF & NYBF 06; 07*** ***WCBF 06***
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Moved to General since there'* not a specific mechanical issue being discussed.
I figure that all cars have their "quirks"...that'* what brought me to the club in the first place. Regrets? None.
I figure that all cars have their "quirks"...that'* what brought me to the club in the first place. Regrets? None.
06-13-2007, 03:30 AM
#6
Senior Member
Posts like a 4 Banger
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 124
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Just look at the sticky at the top of the page for 00+ for common probs. See if the one you want has any such issues. I think from what I have read on BC some kinks were worked out by '03???
Lots of luck... don't regret mine! Get the warranty.
Lots of luck... don't regret mine! Get the warranty.
06-13-2007, 05:27 AM
#7
Senior Member
True Car Nut
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Groton, CT _NEBF 05, 06, 07_
Posts: 2,703
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Picking up a 03 SSEi tommorrow
Originally Posted by 350TPI
I have been test driving an 03 since saturday
06-13-2007, 06:36 AM
#8
Senior Member
Certified Car Nut
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 19,756
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Picking up a 03 SSEi tommorrow
Originally Posted by markwb
Originally Posted by 350TPI
I have been test driving an 03 since saturday
06-13-2007, 09:58 AM
#10
Member
Posts like a V-Tak
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I saw most of the problems these cars have i just wanted to know if anyone was ever in my shoes and now regrets their decision.After having the car for a few days and putting at least 400 miles on it i really came to love it.Its funny because at first i really didnt care for it.My other choice WAS a 98-00 lexus GS400.I can no longer see my self in one of those.I think i made the right decision.Thanks for the welcome!