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Hammer
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by Hammer » 29 Dec 2008, 20:41
been looking for a truck for about 3 months now. GM has some great incentives right now on left over 2008's, so the time is right. they come in priced just over a good used 2006 or newer. two color choices:
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The Tangier Orange is ,well, just orange - and different. We are just not sure we can live with it for 5+ years.
The Dark Cherry Metallic looks dark cherry/burgandy in the sunlight, almost black in darkness, and plum under flourescent lights.
Thoughts?
We put money down and signed a contract tonight, will go back tomorrow to finish finance, etc. So need your thoughts fast. ;)
Helmut
Softball
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by Softball » 29 Dec 2008, 22:01
If it was a work truck (like for construction) I would get the orange. Seeing as you are not doing construction, I'd go with the Burgandy.
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Buffalo Six
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by Buffalo Six » 30 Dec 2008, 07:50
the Orange makes it look lile you work for CALDOT
4X or 2X.....I guess 4X is not that necessary out in Cali, so if 2X you'll save some gas
PanzerMeyer
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by PanzerMeyer » 30 Dec 2008, 08:52
I also prefer the burgundy.
What the hell is CALDOT Buff?
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Hammer
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by Hammer » 30 Dec 2008, 09:31
California Department of Transportation. It is actually CALTRANS though.
Helmut
VEGETA
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by VEGETA » 30 Dec 2008, 10:37
the non puke orange colour
Gator
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by Gator » 30 Dec 2008, 10:40
i don't know, i like the orange one ... however, I owned a bright yellow car for 4 years, so you might want to take that recommendation with a grain of salt.
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PanzerMeyer
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by PanzerMeyer » 30 Dec 2008, 10:53
Gator wrote: i don't know, i like the orange one ... however, I owned a bright yellow car for 4 years, so you might want to take that recommendation with a grain of salt.
Yellow belongs on taxis and school buses and that's it. ;-)
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Softball
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by Softball » 30 Dec 2008, 11:12
And sports cars!!
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PanzerMeyer
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by PanzerMeyer » 30 Dec 2008, 11:46
Softball wrote: And sports cars!!
Not even. Ferraris, Porsches and Lamborghinis look much better in black, red or silver. Not yellow.
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by Gator » 30 Dec 2008, 13:43
PanzerMeyer wrote:
Yellow belongs on taxis and school buses and that's it. ;-)
We used to variously call our car the "short bus" or the "taxi" - depending on how we felt that day.
This is the day a tree fell on it ...
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Hammer
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by Hammer » 30 Dec 2008, 21:04
got the Dark Cherry truck. this is a really nice truck!!!!!!!
yes Buff - 4x4. not gas, diesel.
Helmut
PanzerMeyer
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by PanzerMeyer » 31 Dec 2008, 06:08
Steel wrote:
yes Buff - 4x4. not gas, diesel.
Hehe, even worse! Isn't diesel still a bit more expensive than gas right now?
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Tach Deneva
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by Tach Deneva » 31 Dec 2008, 07:43
Well, he can use used cooking oil as fuel!
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Hammer
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by Hammer » 31 Dec 2008, 16:29
diesel is a bit more, but mpg is better with a diesel than a gas truck. diesel will also last longer, we will likely have this truck for 5+ years.
and yes, the used cooking oil works as well, just have to get it all set up.
Helmut