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Old 05-31-2011, 04:37 PM   #1
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... plastic interior that would make GM proud....
Maybe your father's Oldsmobile, but not the new GM.
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Old 05-31-2011, 05:07 PM   #2
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Maybe your father's Oldsmobile, but not the new GM.
I know you love GM quality but you and I will never see eye to eye on that. I've ridden in plenty of late model GM's and the interiors never fail to disappoint, even when it's a ZR1 (or should I say, ESPECIALLY when it's a ZR1).
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I know you love GM quality but you and I will never see eye to eye on that. I've ridden in plenty of late model GM's and the interiors never fail to disappoint, even when it's a ZR1 (or should I say, ESPECIALLY when it's a ZR1).

Ride in a vehicle that came OUT in 2008 or later or was revised in 2008 or later....not a 2008 MY year.

CTS, STS, Malibu etc...the interiors are better than the Japs.
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Old 05-31-2011, 05:23 PM   #4
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Ride in a vehicle that came OUT in 2008 or later or was revised in 2008 or later....not a 2008 MY year.

CTS, STS, Malibu etc...the interiors are better than the Japs.
I had a 2010 Malibu when I was in Colorado; the interior isn't even in the same class as a Nissan. Having driven this Mitsubishi for a few days, I'll concede and give you that.

But I'm not only comparing it to Japanese cars, more to what one should expect when spending $30k, $60k, $120k on a car. And IMO, GM fails to impress at every price point. Too much plastic, too cookie cutter, and not enough focus on layout.
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Old 05-31-2011, 11:58 AM   #5
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They're supposed to finish the quote today and I'll find out if they'll fix it or not. So far, the only ray of hope I have is from the estimator telling me "I think we might be able to fix it." We just put an offer in on a house the day after the accident, so I'm really hoping to not have to shell out tens of thousands on a replacement during the mortgage approval process.

So I'm NOT the only one! When they told me they had a Galant available, I was relieved (my other option was an Impala). Then I saw the car the woman was walking toward... THAT'S a Galant?? Then she opened the door and I got a look inside; nothing like I was expecting. I'm not sure how Mitsubishi stays alive in the car business today.
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Old 05-31-2011, 02:00 PM   #6
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Yeah, we're not letting ourselves get too hopeful. We've got a contingency plan on a house that's a traditional MLS listing, so if by the end of the week we don't have any traction on the short sale we'll switch gears.

I'll post pictures if it works out, I don't want to jinx anything.
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Old 05-31-2011, 04:05 PM   #7
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ok someone has too much time on their hands
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ok someone has too much time on their hands
Only took 4-5 minutes.
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Old 06-04-2011, 01:38 PM   #9
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Actually you need a new Optima. That car turns heads, it looks great and you can get the turbo.
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Actually you need a new Optima. That car turns heads, it looks great and you can get the turbo.
I want AWD and more cargo space and the ability to tow a snowmobile trailer.
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