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by iboughtonetoo
Thu Jan 19, 2017 1:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally tacking in my 2011 Caprice in for the recalls
Replies: 9
Views: 16652

Re: Finally tacking in my 2011 Caprice in for the recalls

Mine stayed in for 2 weeks. They were waiting on parts and every time they called to tell me its not ready, I would reiterate to just chill. I didn't go to my dealer of choice due to distance but im happy. They even got the wheel center right on the first try. Tell them not to rush it. So important....
by iboughtonetoo
Thu Jan 19, 2017 1:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The dreaded Joy ride.
Replies: 9
Views: 14916

Re: The dreaded Joy ride.

When I had mine shipped it took me a month to get it all sorted. Select the shipper and what not; run their record, streetview their address etc. I paid quite a bit above the going rate for the route and season, but it was delivered by a family company with 4 drivers, using new equipment and they st...
by iboughtonetoo
Thu Jan 19, 2017 12:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PPV - The Perfect Dog Hauler
Replies: 12
Views: 19523

Re: PPV - The Perfect Dog Hauler

I can fit 2 monsters in the back even with the seat in place. But typically I keep one in the front seat and one in the back so she can lay across etc. It was in my plans to pull seat and build a base (like above) and put the same where the backrest part was (that is really thick actually so removin...
by iboughtonetoo
Thu Jan 19, 2017 12:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: End of the PPV?
Replies: 21
Views: 38242

Re: End of the PPV?

We all knew it was coming but now that it's here... its sad.

Guess I have to pick up a G8 to complete the collection
by iboughtonetoo
Mon Nov 07, 2016 5:03 am
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Steering
Topic: 2014-2016 electric power steering recall
Replies: 10
Views: 22919

Re: 2014-2016 electric power steering recall

The issue only happens due to corrosion/contamination. It first showed up stateside with Illinois state units because duh winter. Once the connector is compromised it has to be swapped with a new rack as its integrated. Cars not delivered are just sealed around the connector in some manner (haven't ...
by iboughtonetoo
Mon Nov 07, 2016 4:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: chevrolet caprice ppv europe import
Replies: 18
Views: 33306

Re: chevrolet caprice ppv europe import

Oh Germany is the EU hub for all sorts of cars. It's pretty much the only place to get US only models already imported. Then again, Europe doesn't have the EPA that won't let you register anything newer than 30 years if it hasn't been ran through fed emissions by manufacturer... Frankly its car coll...
by iboughtonetoo
Mon Nov 07, 2016 4:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is about normal for hour meters?
Replies: 5
Views: 13988

Re: What is about normal for hour meters?

3-4k @ 100k is pretty normal for fleet.

6-7k @ 100k is high

8k at 30k = run away.

don't forget, the transmission pump is also spinning so the trans has the same idle hours as well... along with ps pump, ac comp etc etc.
by iboughtonetoo
Wed Nov 02, 2016 3:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Caprice sales figures
Replies: 126
Views: 219339

Re: Caprice sales figures

Didn't the stop sales order due to the steering connector impact that? October sales appear to be those that were delayed while the fix was performed. Rare car is rare...
by iboughtonetoo
Mon Oct 31, 2016 1:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Questions from a discouraged Chevy Dealership visitor
Replies: 16
Views: 28274

Re: Questions from a discouraged Chevy Dealership visitor

That's the point though, there are ways of selling them if the dealer is properly motivated and they've been sitting there long enough. With Holden closing up shop next year, I'm sure the few departments that were still seriously considering ordering new ones are cancelling orders and going to Ford...
by iboughtonetoo
Sun Oct 30, 2016 5:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Questions from a discouraged Chevy Dealership visitor
Replies: 16
Views: 28274

Re: Questions from a discouraged Chevy Dealership visitor

Yes they will not help you locate anything that is fleet sales only; it would be pointless, you can't buy it. Thing is there probably are none anyway that can be sold to you. Don't think chevy dealers buy used department vehicles and what not. I tried every trick to get them to sell me one, 5 states...