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Re: electric windows [occking]
by langjie on Sun Nov 30 19:21:40 PST 2008
i bought one of these http://www.thejacketstore.com/servlet/the-192/Nissan-Intelligent-Key-Cover/Detai- l and it helps a bit
Any comments on a quote I got today
by Boston001 on Sun Nov 30 16:02:29 PST 2008
Hi all, I just received a quote from a dealer in Boston area, would like to have comments and see if this is a good deal: -MSRP: $43591 (09 RX350 AWD, FV HH PT WL C1 and TO) -$2500 down (including all - first month, cap, reg, tit, fees, taxes; i.e, drive off total upfront) -$389/month, + tax (5% in MA) -10K per year I'm trying to get 12K, not sure if the dealer will accept it. They also told me the offer is only valid for today, but I just don't like those "push" words: only for today, or pay deposit to reserve the car with your credit card right now.. therefore, I didn't go and sign the contract. I'm sure the car will be still there for next week. Any comments/advices are greatly appreciated. At the mean time, I'm looking at a '08 FX35, with only 5k miles, fully loaded with everything, the dealer offers $500 including tax, $0 upfront down, simply drive off and pay $500 from month 2. I've also looked at the '09 Murano, a local dealer is promoting with $189/month, $3k down for S model, 15k a year, not bad... My friends in the gym told me that the RX350 is for star bucks lady or soccer mom, not for a young guy,,, I'm totally confused now,, don't know what to do, but I do need a car by Dec. 09, since my current lease is ending... Thanks all! -Dave in Boston
Help! Price on 2008
by bcd79 on Mon Sep 22 08:16:16 PDT 2008
Hi, I got the below price from a local dealer in MA - I am actually giving them business for myself & my sister both getting the same vehicle - purchasing 2 XC90's w/below options - I may also get navigation just wanted some guidance to see if it was a good deal. Price does not include tax, title, registration. 2008 XC90 3.2 AWD PREMIUM PACKAGE CLIMATE PACKAGE MET PAINT VERSATILITY PACKAGE MSRP: $45,200 Sale Price: $37,850
Re: 08 GC LIMITED [dfy8811]
by ronaldc on Sun Nov 30 10:17:41 PST 2008
Better Deal Found: 2008 GC Limited 4x4. MSRP $39,755 less total discounts of $15,398 net cost $24,357. I believe this includes a $750 lease loyalty. The vehicle is Red with the trailer tow pkg. Can be found at Quirk Jeep in Quincy, MA . May be the last 08 limited
Re: Antifreeze not at visible level. [cybercool]
by chucko3 on Sun Nov 30 09:19:59 PST 2008
When the enigne is cold, fill the radiator with 50/50 mix to the neck. Also keep the reservoir level between High & Low. You might have to refill a couple times.
Re: 98 Dakota differential problems [ponyks]
by dustyk on Sun Nov 30 06:25:20 PST 2008
Pony, So, from your comment I gather that: (1) they likely did not DIRECTLY cause this problem, (2) by not removing the cover plate, they did not do the mtce as suggested by the manual. Yes. Could it be that there was debris that could have been caught had they done it properly? And this debris could have been 'loosened' up by the fluid change, then causing the problem? In other words, the mtce triggered the issue, but it was still normal wear and tear that is the true culprit? Yes, again. However, by just changing the fluid itself I would not expect that any metal particles that had attached to the magnet would become transient again. My suspicions, based on what you've told me, is that they used some sort of device to remove the fluid. My vision is it incorporated some type of suction, and in order to remove all or most of the fluid, a tube would need to be inserted into the differential through the fill hole. I think that inserting a tube into the differential had the potential of dislodging debris from the magnet by mechanical action (the tube coming in contact with the magnet surface knocking off material). This process is not uncommon with those wishing to not disturb the differential cover and going through the time it takes to clean everything up and reseal it. Like I said in my earlier post, its a short cut. If so, then maybe that is why they are offering to pay 100% of the labor + the new fluid, and just charging for the parts (clutches + whatever else totaled $400+). I'm still trying to judge if they are being fair or not. Yes, I think so and I'll tell you why. I worked in this business and I know dealers pretty well. A scrupulous dealer will generally not make any accommodations on repairs unless you are a good customer of the service department AND/OR there was contributory circumstances on their part. In this case, I suspect you rely on this dealer's service department for most of your service needs and have a good rapport with the service staff. Is the dealership being completely honest with you? Well, that is still hard to say. But I suspect they would prefer not to have an indepth discussion on this subject by offering you free labor, and this indicates they have a conscience and believe that there is a possibility they may have caused the problem and that they want to keep you as a customer. The easiest thing to cover by a service manager is the labor. Parts are another story altogether. In this case, if the service manager believes the technician may have caused this problem, he may be forcing the tech. himself to make the repair for free. Or if the tech. is young and new the service department may be covering it. Although this isn't ethical, labor losses can be made up on warranty submissions, if you understand what I'm saying. By the way, even the $400 is cheap. A complete limited slip differential pack is around $700 from Ma Mopar. I'm guessing they are just replacing side (spider) gears, or something else, not clutches. If you've had a good relationship with this dealer and wish to maintain it, you might consider not forcing the issue. It would be hard to actually prove that something they did caused the problem, and if you could it would likely cost you nearly the amount they want to fix the vehicle, not counting lost time and frustration. And in the absence of any other evidence of unethical or professional behavior on the part of this service department, it is, after all, purely possible that it was a complete coincidence. However, I would specify that in the future if any maintenance be done on the differential, that the cover should be removed and the interior components be inspected and the inside of the housing be manual cleaned. Good luck, my friend. Best regards, Dusty

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