might trade-in the SSEi
#1
might trade-in the SSEi
well, out of nowhere I decided to stop by a car lot with my mom (who owns a 00 SSEi) to check out some new cars. Looked at a 06 LaCrosse, 06 LeSabre, and 05 SLE Bonneville. SHe liked all of the cars, but then, the saleswoman suggested we check out a car at the very front of hte lot after my mom says she likes sporty luxury cars. The car she was suggesting was a bright white 2003 Cadillac CTS. Sat in the car and checked the features over and we really love the car. They're asking $23,000 for the CTS and it has 24,000 miles on it. What do you guys think we should do? The SSEi just hit 56,000 miles and after having a few transmission issues we had the transmission checked out and the fluid is black--burned. The engine also won't hit boost anymore. . The warranty on the SSE expires at 60,000 miles too so any repairs that come up (most will probably be costly too) will have to come out of her pocket. the CTS is under warranty until 50,000 miles, or, 26,000 miles from now. Looked up a few specs on the CTS and it'* actually rated as quite a bit faster than the SSEi and it has sooo many more options actually. we're just unsure as to what we want to do as of right now. :?
EDIT: I went and did a little sample of the SSEi'* transmission fluid, and some fresh transmission fluid. Fresh is on the left obviously, and the Bonneville'* fluid is on the right.
EDIT: I went and did a little sample of the SSEi'* transmission fluid, and some fresh transmission fluid. Fresh is on the left obviously, and the Bonneville'* fluid is on the right.
#2
DINOSAURUS BOOSTUS
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It'* a toss up. You know the history on the Bonneville and the Caddy is a couple years newer.
Ask yourself:
Why did the previous owner get rid of the caddy?
Which car will parts be easier to find and cheaper for once either warranty runs out?
Which car seems to fare better overall for normal or expected repairs?
Ask yourself:
Why did the previous owner get rid of the caddy?
Which car will parts be easier to find and cheaper for once either warranty runs out?
Which car seems to fare better overall for normal or expected repairs?
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That is not good....
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Originally Posted by BillBost37
It'* a toss up. You know the history on the Bonneville and the Caddy is a couple years newer.
Ask yourself:
Why did the previous owner get rid of the caddy?
Which car will parts be easier to find and cheaper for once either warranty runs out?
Which car seems to fare better overall for normal or expected repairs?
Ask yourself:
Why did the previous owner get rid of the caddy?
Which car will parts be easier to find and cheaper for once either warranty runs out?
Which car seems to fare better overall for normal or expected repairs?
Why did the previous owner get rid of the caddy?
Which car will parts be easier to find and cheaper for once either warranty runs out?
Which car seems to fare better overall for normal or expected repairs?
#6
Originally Posted by auroradude
Wouldnt buy an off lease car if i were you IMHO...you know what i mean.