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Struts on all GM cars I have replaced have been a screwing. Honestly is it double that is fine. Much more than that I say no. How much are they on a LeSabre or Bonneville? How much are they on a Seville. I would pick the brain of local Caddy dealer except they used to honest and easy to deal with and they went down hill. Speaking of which gmpartsgirl can a dealer that sells Buick, Chevrolet and Pontiac work on a Seville? Or do the Cadillac's require special things? Since the Northstar made its way into the Lucerne and Bonneville GXP of which they sold both I find that hard to belief. I am aware of more expensive parts for Caddy's and a slight premium would not bother so long as I am not replacing everything. In a Seville is the ride bad with out the electric struts? Or just more firm? (Because that might not be a bad thing...)

Well that is good to hear that they are pretty good cars. So are they doing away with the struts and going to what? Good to hear about the 4T80E also. Thanks for all the help, I have a nephew who works at a GM dealer that doesn't sell Cadillac new but said they need to get cobs out of them alot... Any other info is always welcome.

Great car but I only buy GM, because of my GM only dealer. Plus it is a loyality thing.

Lamar I think he knows that... At least I hope it is just to get my goat...

Well I won't have the dealer on speed dial lets put it that way. Thanks for the help but the Seville is in the running. Will alot of this stuff go wrong on a 6 or 7 year old Seville. My 13 year old Sedan Deville with many techno gadgets had hardly any problems. I can pay for labor and stuff to wrong but if it will be in the shop ever month then I am getting scared. As for the Northstar being hard to work I have heard that but if you take care of them and run then to the redline in second gear you will get better fuel economy and get rid of the "build up" in them. Overall aside of some electrical issues do they have problems with the electric ride control and such? Do the 4T80E have lots of problems? What about the Northstar itself? On the 2002-2004 years? I only take my cars to a Chev, Buick, Pontiac dealer south of my town in a small town of 2,000.

The sooner they start re-organization the better. With or without uncles Sams help. You all know my view on this. I have driven a 2007 Camry LE its okay, nothing special but boy is the front end ugly The back seat is shaped odd the 2008 Malibu I drove far outclassed it and the Camry look like $h!. So did the 2008 Accord EX I road in.

2005EquinoxLS on the new Impala, it is a great American sedan and you can't beat them for the money.

Well this is easy if the Suburban has a 6.2L and six speed automatic I would have had time justifying the price difference. Having said that go for the Escalade, if you aren't considering a 09 Burb with the 6spd auto. Go for the Caddy... The powertrain and 22's I am assuming it has are enough reasons, go for the hp.

Holy craps that is clean.

Yup this is huge.

Ahh I gotcha. In Dubuque Doug Wartham bought out Kruse Pontiac/Nissan/BMW and has also bought out Cal Car and is building one super store. For all four brands. Other than that nothing has changed. Thanks 84.

Thanks SMK and Sal, I might stop over. Keep the info coming...

Ah I want a V8. I really don't want to spend more than 10K total. No more, so 20K is out of the question, I have always liked the 98-04 Sevilles my rich brother in law had a 99 STS it was a sweet car, he traded on a 2002 DHS, then a 2005 DHS just last summer he got a 2008 STS 4. FWD is the reason I am considering an Seville and I don't want another Bonneville, or a LeSabre and the Aurora's aren't my cup of tea. Although my sons likes them. The Seville/Firebird are on the top of my list. I like the CTS but still say no if we get a four door I want a fullsize or nearly fullsize with FWD and V8. I had a 1992 Deville with the 4.9L and loved it and yes it floated a little bit.

Thanks for being honest SMK. A little floatly isn't bad. Honestly do people have pretty good luck with the 4T80E and Northstar powertrain? I only will get RWD on an f-body, the CTS are a good deal but don't want one, would rather have the Northstar and FWD. I live in Iowa and get plenty of snow...

I agree with DF. And if this is true one Pontiac car that is nuts, dealers will cry foul. GM will give them a few models I am betting but no Vibe wouldn't break my heart. I already have my Pontiac SUV so I am happy.

How bad can they be to repair? I mean they are a GM product and this motor has been used in Pontiac and Buicks as well... If they are a good motor I don't plan to sit with one in the shop, but it would be a trade-off between function and RWD. One both of us would be willing to make for the simple fact of four season usability. Plus I heard the Seville's are quick 0-60 (STS that is) in about 6.5 seconds? The SLS is in the low 7's I believe. Is there anything to watch out for as far as problems go in these cars. (I am talking about 2002-2004 models only.) Any input is welcome and apperciated. Thanks in advanced.

As many of you may well know I have been thinking and I mean looking at another used whip to add to my fleet. I have a daughter that will be driving and she would like the Impala. Fine. My son and I have been kicking around many ideas, like a 2001-2002 Firebird/Formula/Trans Am, a 1998-1999 Bonneville SSE, and I recently took a look at later years Sevilles the namely 02-04's and found then to be very cheap like under or around 8-10K with low miles. I just loved my time with my 1992 Sedan Deville and can only imagine how nice a more modern N* powered Seville SLS or STS would drive. I would get the 02-04 model because I have to have the updated Cadillac crest and would prefer a 2003 or 2004 model. (I don't believe a FWD STS was made in 2004 am I right?) I know insurance would be more but no more than an LS1 powered F-body or maybe even a L36 powered one. My son and I figure it would be fun to drive especially with a Northstar and get decent fuel economy, but actually have a real backseat/trunk. The 2003 model I know got the Deville/Eldorado dual/dual round exhaust tips out back and the SLS got a new body colored grille. I also am aware but could be wrong a Northstar either an LD8 or L37 will run fine on regular 87 or midgrade with 10 percent Ethanol (89) in the 2000-up Northstar cars. Anyone own a Seville, or have had experince in one or anyo ther N* powered car? And also is the Seville on the same platform as my Bonneville? Or is it a different one? Thanks for any help but the Seville would be a nice option because my sons loves Cadillac's and he/I am worried about driving an F-body in bad Iowa winter weather... Making the Seville seem more practical and I would love a Northstar and Corsa Exhaust would make it even better. I would love on in diamond white/white lightning or crimson red, but platinum silver or black would be fine as well. Also chrome wheels would be nice, if it was an STS it would be nice if they were 17's. Also I am considering going up in my price range because for not alot more money I can get alot more car. Also is the Seville alot smaller than the Deville? Keep in mind I am not doing anything until spring or more likely early summer. On the list to consider... 1998-1999 Bonneville SSE L36 no L67**least likely**-4th 2001-2002 Firebird/Formula/Trans Am Coupe/T-Tops L36 or LS1-2nd 2001-2003 Olds Aurora-3rd 2002-2004 Seville SLS/STS LD8 or L37-1st

What town in Iowa are you talking about? And what dealer? I am from Dubuque aren't you in the Cedar Rapids area?

Yup I agree, ABS is never a deal breaker.

Thanks guys I am going to wait till spring/summer. Maybe I'll pick up a 2002-2004 Seville with a Northstar... I will start considering a V8 but the insurance will kill I am sure...

Well I think I am passing and gonna wait for a Firebird, in the spring. It was a good buy tho!

I know but I like the price on this one...

I know I am trying to weigh it out in my mind. I really want a Firebird like you...

Really... Do T-Tops leak? Know a LS1 is not an option for insurance reasons and don't they take premium? Thanks for the fast reply, I was under impression by what others are priced like that this was a pretty good deal.

You know I have been thinking about a F-Body 2000-2002 with a V6 Coupe/T-Tops, I really would like a Firebird but found this Camaro at a only 6 grand with 59K! It is maroon (not first color choice my last actually because of my Cranberry SLE) and it has a fixed roof (great) and a stick (even better) and is priced good I think... Plus it is in Milwaukee and only 150 miles from my home. Plus I have family in that area as well... Hmm here is the car tell me what I should do... Keep in mind it would be my sons to drive to school and ours to play with on the weekends. My daughter would get the Impala then... Hmmm it is tempting but if it was white and had Pontiac on it, I prolly already would have called. I have also watched the price drop from 6,500 to 5,995... What do you guys think... Calling 68! 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe L36 5spd.