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Bill_D

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Location: Chicago
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Great time to buy a new truck
Original Message Jun 8, 2005 5:40 am

I forget the guys name here I mailed the GM buying cert last year that saved him K's, BUT anywho, Just picked up a new Avalanche today taking advantage of Chevys "Employee" discount, available to everyone until July 5th. Have ats Gents. I spent the night pullin the exhaust off y 02, to put on my 05.

Ahhh that new car smell, and new Corsa exhaust is yummy!!!

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cleanmaxx_brian

"At least I am enjoying the ride"

Location: Wantagh, Long Island, NY
Joined: Mar 12, 2005
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Re: Great time to buy a new truck
Reply #24 Jun 11, 2005 12:46 pm

Most impressive Marshall! That ECU must be doing the trick for sure! I am using a Jim Wolf ECU in my Sentra and does make for more fun! (Limiters = YUCK!)

Brian Chang

Ariens 8526LE, Bradley 32" 12.5HP walk behind mower, Echo BP200 blower, Troy Built 4.5HP Pressure Washer, Craftsman 4.5HP Yard Vac, Homelite line trimmer, Scotts 21" high wheel mower, MTD 3.5HP Edger.

AJace

I have an Ariens 926 Pro because I like Orange

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Re: Great time to buy a new truck
Reply #25 Jun 11, 2005 12:58 pm

Brian, I don't see the Silverado on there.

Ariens 926 DLE Professional; Toro S200; Craftsman LT1000, Echo ES-230;

cleanmaxx_brian

"At least I am enjoying the ride"

Location: Wantagh, Long Island, NY
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Re: Great time to buy a new truck
Reply #26 Jun 11, 2005 1:28 pm

It is not...you have to add it. It allows you to compare a couple of trucks at the same time...

Below is a section that you use to select different models. Look for something that says

Choose the secound car

You can choose up to 4 vehicles....

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Brian Chang

cleanmaxx_brian

"At least I am enjoying the ride"

Location: Wantagh, Long Island, NY
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Re: Great time to buy a new truck
Reply #27 Jun 11, 2005 1:34 pm

I added a Silverado and a Ford F 150 for you... Cut and paste:

http://autos.yahoo.com/newcars/comparison/select.html;_ylt=AltQFKSzRyh1huG1X6W5_IEYc78F?search_type=all&make=fordtruck&model=4010%3Afordtruck_f150supercrew4x4_2005&trim=15286&carid0=16621&carid1=15575

Next click the orange tab that says compare. Then at the bottom of that page you can compare features, specs, etc...

Basiacally the GM is outdated and the Ford is heavy!

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Brian Chang

cleanmaxx_brian

"At least I am enjoying the ride"

Location: Wantagh, Long Island, NY
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Re: Great time to buy a new truck
Reply #28 Jun 11, 2005 1:48 pm

See what Car And Driver had to say...

http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=15&article_id=7692&page_number=7

Brian Chang

AJace

I have an Ariens 926 Pro because I like Orange

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Re: Great time to buy a new truck
Reply #29 Jun 11, 2005 3:15 pm

Those Titans really are nice trucks. I like to have 3/4 to a ton for towing and hauling. I recently heard that my local Chevy is offering this employee discount on every vehicle on the lot, with the extra low financing, which could still be 0%.
Marshall, it's always nice to have a stock looking car and then suprise them on the road. I know the supercharged Riviera's are fast.

Ariens 926 DLE Professional; Toro S200; Craftsman LT1000, Echo ES-230;

AJace

I have an Ariens 926 Pro because I like Orange

Location: Near Gettysburg
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Re: Great time to buy a new truck
Reply #30 Jun 11, 2005 3:23 pm

That sure is an interesting pic of the Ford F-150. The inside of the Silverado looks just right for me.

Ariens 926 DLE Professional; Toro S200; Craftsman LT1000, Echo ES-230;

Marshall

As Long As There Are Tests, There Will Be Prayer In Public Schools. ;- )

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Re: Great time to buy a new truck
Reply #31 Jun 11, 2005 6:05 pm

Brian, thanks. I've enjoyed messing with it over the years, makes for a little fun to the 40's. LOL

AJace, yea, I've been tossing with the idea of a blower, pretty much bolt on today but expensive.

As far as the trucks go, I like them all! Each has their strong suit. The Titan sure has a strong engine!

Bill_D

Nice day for a mow!!

Location: Chicago
Joined: Dec 6, 2002
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Re: Great time to buy a new truck
Reply #32 Jun 12, 2005 1:37 am

Garandman wrote:

By surfing the www I was able to find one Oldsmobile that is faster. According to albeedigital.com, a 1969 Olds 442 will do 0-60 in 5.9 and a 13.9 sec quarter mile.

I have a 68' Hurst/Olds 442. 454 rocket. Same as the 69 442 you spoke of. 1 of 500, it's my safest investment I own.

Bill_D

Nice day for a mow!!

Location: Chicago
Joined: Dec 6, 2002
Points: 920

Re: Great time to buy a new truck
Reply #33 Jun 13, 2005 3:55 am

cleanmaxx_brian wrote:

How in the world did you get a 1995 Merc Cougar to do 0-60 in 5.5 sec. ????? (Super Charger with a shot of NOS and some slicks should do the trick :-) Even the Thunderbird SC's and Turbo coupes were pigs by todays standards...

My next truck will be the Nissan Titan 5.6L V8, 32 valve, 305@4900!

Try this little comparison...Put in any Titan and then put in a comparable Chevy

http://autos.yahoo.com/newcars/comparison/select.html;_ylt=AnglEc_actXsiaBDgxoguM9xC8UF?carid0=16621

Why not get the 8.1L Chevy Big Block in the 2500. Compare that bad boy to the Titan, LOL!!!

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