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Don't anyone tell the FBodfather but I finally bought a new truck. I couldn't beat the deal. They badly wanted Mr. GM in the area to have a Nissan. I just had to. Deal was too good.
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Sorry but I hope it falls apart and gives you problems.....
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Fbodfather
They don't make songs about Volvos.
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(pulling out the most current copy of my will and furiously scratching out a name or two................................................................)
So why dintcho ask me for a "GM in the Driveway" Cert?????????????
Go stand in the corner until you're 63..........
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I had a certificate, still way off. They really wanted me in a Nissan. Of course, the SS is mine forever so that should keep me out of the doghouse.
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Freedom of choice, that's America. Freedom to disagree with your choice, that's America.
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Enjoy it, it's your money. You're the one that has to sleep at night with your choice, so if you can, you did the right thing for you. I personally don't see the draw to Nissan (aka P*ss-on)), but whatever blows up your skirt, enjoy!
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Use it in the best of health of Dan. I know you did your research, and it's your hard earn money. Nissan is really trying to get into the Pick Up market, so I imagine they are almost a loss leader for the first few years. Enjoy!
-------------------- Hawkeye: SSOA F98-C98
1998 SS - Black All Options - Mods Whisper Lid, K & N, Lou's Short Stick, Shift Light, Skip Shift, SLP Y, Borla, 4:10's, BMR STB, SLP SFCs, Granatelli MAF, Hypertech III, 160 Stat, Mallory Billet Pedals, Metco Aluminum LCAs,Fast Toys Ram Air Mod, Spohn Panhard Bar, BMR Torque Arm, free EGR mod,power antenna, BMR LCA brackets, Gentex Temp/Compass Auto Dim Mirror, AllMaxx Strobe and Wig Wag, BAER Eradispeed rotors,PPC Headers with Random Technology Hi Flow Cats, BMR Drive shaft Loop,FAST 78MM Throttle Body, FAST 78MM Composite Intake, Mobil 1 & lots of Zaino.
Wife & Best Friend Mary - copilot. Posts: 5558 | From: Windsor, Ontario. Canada | Registered: Feb 2000
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You and my wife can share notes. She drives a Nissan Altima. You can't go wrong with Nissan quality. We've had two Nissans, a Maxima and now the Altima. Both cars have been maintenance free, except for the regular oil changes and tune-ups.
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Why didn't you tell me you were getting rid of the chevy? I could have used it for spare parts.
Posts: 1632 | From: Rindge NH, formerly Boylston MA | Registered: Feb 2000
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Thanks for the well wishes. I have had a number of Nissan products and never a complaint. I love my Chevy performance cars and if I was buying a new car, it would be a Chevy.
This is my beater, every day truck that I won't give my TLC too. So, the decision point was as much cost as anything else. I won't care what it looks like in a couple of years. It just needs to get me here and there. At the cost I go the truck, it was not a decision I had to make. It was easy!
Thanks for the good wishes!!
And Thom, should I have saved the water pump??
-------------------- Dan Abbene
Clubs SSOA F99-1977 East Coast Camaro Club Worldwide Camaro Association NASA BMWCCA SCDA Informal Car Club
quote:Originally posted by MM: Sorry but I hope it falls apart and gives you problems.....
Wow, that's a real classy reply - reminds me of the well-wishes of SLP Car Luv'r for our trip to SLP Day. Could this be his reincarnation?
Posts: 1907 | From: I hope I'm not repeating myself. Again. And Again. Stop picking on me! Waaahhh!! | Registered: Feb 2000
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quote:Originally posted by el ess1: Probably handles like crap.....
Enjoy it, it's your money. You're the one that has to sleep at night with your choice, so if you can, you did the right thing for you. I personally don't see the draw to Nissan (aka P*ss-on)), but whatever blows up your skirt, enjoy!
HUH......?
Why don't you go drive one so that you can have an educated opinion.
Otherwise. You too look like a dumass.
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Congrats! Not a big fan of them personally, but if you're happy that's all that matters. I really love my 03 Silverado 4x4 and would buy another in a second! The Titans just don't do it for me...they look like a Frontier on roids, but again that's just my opinion...some are negative to me because my wife drives a Mustang GT but she's happy with it and so am I. Good luck!
I wish you all the best with it. Dave said you had stopped over with it a week or two ago. Was the Chevy getting tired or just time for a change? Betcha you'll have 5 coats on it before the end of March....
Andy
-------------------- Back Home Where She Belongs... 2001 SS #3122 M01-3122 Sunset Orange Metallic / Ebony Leather M6, All GM Options SLP Options:Bilstein, Dual-Dual, Chrome 10 Spokes, SS Grille, Mats, Key Fobs, Dash Plaque, Car Cover Posts: 214 | From: Pepperell MA USA | Registered: Jan 2001
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Thanks all! I am enjoying the truck. My daughter loves the room in the back which is all that really matters!! If she's hapy, I'm happy.
Andy, the truck doesn't get the saem Zaino care or any care really. It's something I can just drive.
Alfred, I already have the savings for that car!! Fbodfather better have one reserved for me!!
Good tidings to all. I wish you all good health, not problems with your vehicles and happiness with your life and hobbies! ENJOY! I do!
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Granted, it IS a new truck and all, but it looks pretty shiny to me... And the other "beater" is lookin' good my friend. I took advantage of the warm weather this weekend to put another couple of coats of wax on the hot rod. I'll be happy to see the white stuff disappear for another season.
We have to hook up again some time soon for another game night with Dave.
-------------------- Back Home Where She Belongs... 2001 SS #3122 M01-3122 Sunset Orange Metallic / Ebony Leather M6, All GM Options SLP Options:Bilstein, Dual-Dual, Chrome 10 Spokes, SS Grille, Mats, Key Fobs, Dash Plaque, Car Cover Posts: 214 | From: Pepperell MA USA | Registered: Jan 2001
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quote:Originally posted by alfredf00_1673: Tsk,Tsk,tsk!!
Should have waited for this!
Not even close.........
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Good luck with it. I have heard a lot of good things about the Titans. Nissans have always been good cars for my family as well. My dad just traded in the last Nissan in our family for a PT Cruiser - it had well over 100,000 miles and not ONE problem. Great quality cars.
Enjoy!
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I've heard good things about Nissan trucks as well. (as well as Toyotas). Remember, it doesn't have to be an American Made truck to be good! Looks like you were going for value (cost vs quality). I'm sure you'll get some good use outta her. Oh..and that's a pretty cool color! Posts: 2651 | From: Enola (Harrisburg Area), Pennsylvania | Registered: Jan 2002
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I hope to have a beater that nice someday. So what mods do you have lined up Dan?
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Finally came clean........... . Glad you could sent the Cert along though.
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Dan, congrats!. YOu know me, I buy what I want regardless of the manufacturer. Hope it serves you well.
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Congrats Dan. Hopefully it will give you years of trouble free service.
quote:Originally posted by Cavy Dan: Remember, it doesn't have to be an American Made truck to be good!
I think you mean it doesn't need an American company badge on it ...the trucks are manufactured in Canton, Mississippi.
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Winter Beater - I was ready to pass along the "Woody" for you to use!
Actually - I've just been offered a great deal on a summer car. A Mercedes 500 SL for a 6 months lease at 1/2 price. It's just sitting and the lessor already has a new car. I can get the balance of the term at a bargain price!
-------------------- Hawkeye: SSOA F98-C98
1998 SS - Black All Options - Mods Whisper Lid, K & N, Lou's Short Stick, Shift Light, Skip Shift, SLP Y, Borla, 4:10's, BMR STB, SLP SFCs, Granatelli MAF, Hypertech III, 160 Stat, Mallory Billet Pedals, Metco Aluminum LCAs,Fast Toys Ram Air Mod, Spohn Panhard Bar, BMR Torque Arm, free EGR mod,power antenna, BMR LCA brackets, Gentex Temp/Compass Auto Dim Mirror, AllMaxx Strobe and Wig Wag, BAER Eradispeed rotors,PPC Headers with Random Technology Hi Flow Cats, BMR Drive shaft Loop,FAST 78MM Throttle Body, FAST 78MM Composite Intake, Mobil 1 & lots of Zaino.
Wife & Best Friend Mary - copilot. Posts: 5558 | From: Windsor, Ontario. Canada | Registered: Feb 2000
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quote:Originally posted by Hawkeye: Winter Beater - I was ready to pass along the "Woody" for you to use!
Actually - I've just been offered a great deal on a summer car. A Mercedes 500 SL for a 6 months lease at 1/2 price. It's just sitting and the lessor already has a new car. I can get the balance of the term at a bargain price!
A summer "Beater".......
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Just showed the photos to Mary - she says CONGRATS!
-------------------- Hawkeye: SSOA F98-C98
1998 SS - Black All Options - Mods Whisper Lid, K & N, Lou's Short Stick, Shift Light, Skip Shift, SLP Y, Borla, 4:10's, BMR STB, SLP SFCs, Granatelli MAF, Hypertech III, 160 Stat, Mallory Billet Pedals, Metco Aluminum LCAs,Fast Toys Ram Air Mod, Spohn Panhard Bar, BMR Torque Arm, free EGR mod,power antenna, BMR LCA brackets, Gentex Temp/Compass Auto Dim Mirror, AllMaxx Strobe and Wig Wag, BAER Eradispeed rotors,PPC Headers with Random Technology Hi Flow Cats, BMR Drive shaft Loop,FAST 78MM Throttle Body, FAST 78MM Composite Intake, Mobil 1 & lots of Zaino.
Wife & Best Friend Mary - copilot. Posts: 5558 | From: Windsor, Ontario. Canada | Registered: Feb 2000
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What year SL500, I love those. You can bring it here for service. My daughter works for Mercedes as a Service Writer and her boyfriend is a service technician. If you have any questions, ask, I have a great source for answers!!
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quote:Originally posted by DanA_F99_1977: Tell Mary I said hi!!
What year SL500, I love those. You can bring it here for service. My daughter works for Mercedes as a Service Writer and her boyfriend is a service technician. If you have any questions, ask, I have a great source for answers!!
I think it's an 02. I'm seriously considering. Might be fun for my summer highway runs (Taboo!)
Just been too busy to do anything about it right now. Maybe tomorrow.
-------------------- Hawkeye: SSOA F98-C98
1998 SS - Black All Options - Mods Whisper Lid, K & N, Lou's Short Stick, Shift Light, Skip Shift, SLP Y, Borla, 4:10's, BMR STB, SLP SFCs, Granatelli MAF, Hypertech III, 160 Stat, Mallory Billet Pedals, Metco Aluminum LCAs,Fast Toys Ram Air Mod, Spohn Panhard Bar, BMR Torque Arm, free EGR mod,power antenna, BMR LCA brackets, Gentex Temp/Compass Auto Dim Mirror, AllMaxx Strobe and Wig Wag, BAER Eradispeed rotors,PPC Headers with Random Technology Hi Flow Cats, BMR Drive shaft Loop,FAST 78MM Throttle Body, FAST 78MM Composite Intake, Mobil 1 & lots of Zaino.
Wife & Best Friend Mary - copilot. Posts: 5558 | From: Windsor, Ontario. Canada | Registered: Feb 2000
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quote:Originally posted by DanA_F99_1977: Some of you guys never cease to amaze me.
And Thom, should I have saved the water pump??
ALL the pumps I seem to have bad luck with them!
Jeep= PS pump Truck= Cooolant pump SS= oil pump
I don't dare ask whats next....
You don't have one of THOSE pumps do you?
-------------------- Hawkeye: SSOA F98-C98
1998 SS - Black All Options - Mods Whisper Lid, K & N, Lou's Short Stick, Shift Light, Skip Shift, SLP Y, Borla, 4:10's, BMR STB, SLP SFCs, Granatelli MAF, Hypertech III, 160 Stat, Mallory Billet Pedals, Metco Aluminum LCAs,Fast Toys Ram Air Mod, Spohn Panhard Bar, BMR Torque Arm, free EGR mod,power antenna, BMR LCA brackets, Gentex Temp/Compass Auto Dim Mirror, AllMaxx Strobe and Wig Wag, BAER Eradispeed rotors,PPC Headers with Random Technology Hi Flow Cats, BMR Drive shaft Loop,FAST 78MM Throttle Body, FAST 78MM Composite Intake, Mobil 1 & lots of Zaino.
Wife & Best Friend Mary - copilot. Posts: 5558 | From: Windsor, Ontario. Canada | Registered: Feb 2000
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quote:Originally posted by DanA_F99_1977: Dan, not cost vs quality. All my past Nissan truck have been high quality and reliable. That is what I need in my truck!
Sorry, my post wasnt clear, hehe...I meant you got a great deal for a well built (quality) truck! One might not see Nissan as decent quality, but I've been in a few (not trucks) And can tell ya they are built better (for the most part) than domestics....but lets not get into that!
Congrats again Dan!
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Looks like you were going for value (cost vs quality). I'm sure you'll get some good use outta her. Oh..and that's a pretty cool color! 
