will they last 10 years?
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Staging Lane
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will they last 10 years? Hey guys, I've been lurking for a while researching before a new car purchase.
I currently own a 2000 Buick Regal LSE, with 153,000 miles on it. It has been pretty dependable so far, but I am thinking it is time for some new wheels. There is no excitement driving it, except for the occasional hard slip shift/bang/service engine light.
I've been eyeballing a 2007 Impala SS. Low mileage, good price. I was just wondering if these cars, especially the engine with the DOD computer control stuff, will hold up as well as the older GM W-body cars. The only things I've had to do to my car besides basic maintenance are the occasional collision repair
and wheel hub bearings recently.
I guess I just want to know, if I'm going to shell out the bucks for some new wheels (and cut back on my current standard of living in the process
), do you think they will hold up as well as the old 3800-based models? I'd love to get another 8-10 years out of a GM car. I'd also like some window tint, lowering springs and black/chrome-lip wheels. 
I appreciate any advice you have to offer. Thanks.
I currently own a 2000 Buick Regal LSE, with 153,000 miles on it. It has been pretty dependable so far, but I am thinking it is time for some new wheels. There is no excitement driving it, except for the occasional hard slip shift/bang/service engine light.
I've been eyeballing a 2007 Impala SS. Low mileage, good price. I was just wondering if these cars, especially the engine with the DOD computer control stuff, will hold up as well as the older GM W-body cars. The only things I've had to do to my car besides basic maintenance are the occasional collision repair
and wheel hub bearings recently.I guess I just want to know, if I'm going to shell out the bucks for some new wheels (and cut back on my current standard of living in the process
), do you think they will hold up as well as the old 3800-based models? I'd love to get another 8-10 years out of a GM car. I'd also like some window tint, lowering springs and black/chrome-lip wheels. I appreciate any advice you have to offer. Thanks.
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Staging Lane
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90% steady highway cruising, 10% around town (to get to the highway on most days). Occasionally I like to beat on my car but that's only if someone is being an *** in traffic. I like having power available when its "necessary" though.
I average 70 - 100 miles a day in traffic.
I average 70 - 100 miles a day in traffic.
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Greetings Emerson. I see by your avitar that you're a Husky fan. Very sorry about what happened at NIU. I noticed you have deleted your car's exhaust resonator. How much louder did that make your LS4? Did it trigger any codes? I'd also like to eliminate the resonator on my Buick LaX Super's LS4, but need advice.
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Well, most GM cars have a pretty good life span. My neighbours mother still has her 2002 GTP, and she paid it off, and now has a 2006 GXP. So, I imagine there won't be an issue with the newer Impala's lasting. Hell, I drove my 85 Camaro untill 2001.
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I would like to get another 150,000 miles relatively pain-free.
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The entire DoD system has been in testing for 10+ years, so I'd imagine it's well done by now. It is quite a new setup, but it doesn't seem to have too many issues with the new 5.3's. Plus, for a DoD system, and FWD, these things go like stink.
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I'd worry about the tranny going before the DOD so far this seems to be the first major part to go. If you beat on it hard. But not much to worry with the 100 000 mile 5 year warranty. You know it will last at least 5 years LOL.
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Staging Lane
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I think I'm gonna go for it.
with the Mrs. The Monte Carlo is a much better looking car than the Impala in my personal opinion, but it will have to do. 
Greetings Emerson. I see by your avitar that you're a Husky fan. Very sorry about what happened at NIU. I noticed you have deleted your car's exhaust resonator. How much louder did that make your LS4? Did it trigger any codes? I'd also like to eliminate the resonator on my Buick LaX Super's LS4, but need advice.
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Are those the wheels that you got Buffalo? If so, those are very nice but I hope the lips are at least a little bigger than they appear in the picture. What kind of wheels are those?
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Hey Martin -
These cars have the average amount of problems, but a couple of the guys have gotten the exceptions to the rule.
TPMS, EVAC, Remote Start and same ole' steering assy issues for the most part didn't pass validation and got BS'd through earlier models.
They warranty this stuff now to 100K, so like the guys said, you're good till then.
These cars have the average amount of problems, but a couple of the guys have gotten the exceptions to the rule.
TPMS, EVAC, Remote Start and same ole' steering assy issues for the most part didn't pass validation and got BS'd through earlier models.
They warranty this stuff now to 100K, so like the guys said, you're good till then.