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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 12:31 PM
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So Ive been thinking alot lately about how my fbody will be paid off in a couple months, and Ive kinda grew out of the whole sports car idear. Dont get me wrong, I love the car. I just think its time for a change now. I want the extra room, something a bit better in quality, and ride. Ive been looking at 2003 - 2006 tahoes. And I was curious to see peoples opinions that own or have owned one before. Ill be looking to spend around $15k including down payment and trade in on one with the right mileage.
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 12:50 PM
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The tahoes are nice, my mom used to have one for a long time. I wouldn't DD one though, just too large and uses too much gas for my tastes. I would look into a larger sedan as kind of a middle ground. Sports car to huge suv is a dramatic change
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 12:53 PM
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 01:18 PM
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No way. Keep the T/A and get something cheaper. Is there really a reason you need a big ol soccer mom ride?
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Datzneat
Is there really a reason you need a big ol soccer mom ride?
My mom traded her Tahoe in for a 2010 Camry when my Softball playing sister left for college, she didn't need the cargo room anymore to lug around her catcher gear and bats.
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 02:19 PM
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do you really want another car payment? my 02 Z28 will also be paid off within the next 3-4 months, and there is no way i want to get into another car payment. I would honestly find a scraper or something to roll around in. Something that you can pay off in cash with no car payments.
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 02:43 PM
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MPG isnt a problem with me, probably never will be either. And the thing is, Im looking for something that is better in interior quality, ride quality, and room/storage. So I wouldnt want to get a beater, or cheaper DD as a second car since Im actually trying to get into a better overall vehicle. I use to drive a 99 expedition, and a 2001 silverado. I feel more comfortable in trucks or suvs anyways. Also payments wouldnt really bother me much aslong as its roughly around $275 a month.
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 05:16 PM
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What about a sports sedan? I have been thinking about upgrading from my fbody as well. The Pontiac G8 is a good option I think. They aren't too expensive and are roomy four door cars. I think that will be my next car, unless i can somehow scrounge some cash and get into a new CTS-V
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Old Nov 29, 2010 | 12:16 AM
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