2005 EquinoxLS

Thats what they make coats for. I am sure one could design a cabover type deal also. Find some way to funnel the engine heat into it and there we would go. Hee Heeee. A full 18 horses of raw barely muffled power. 6speeds and its even RWD too.

I still change the oil on my leased Equinox. All the lease company would have to do and they should do is ask for oil change records. I change the oil on the B-bodies in the spring and in the fall whether they need it or not. Oil is the only thing seperating the engine parts when its running. I want it to be in good shape. Because of regular maintnence my two B-bodies are in excellent engine shape. No lifter noise and niether one burns oil.

I forgot. There is always the lawn tractor for those neighborhood jaunts.

Good luck and congratulations to you Cort. It is always exciting to get a new car. Is it in the shape to be driven from Arkansas to where you live? That part might scare me a little bit but I would likely choose to drive it anyway. As for the rust on the '87, thats the trouble with driving an old car in winter. Ran into that with the 1979 Impala. I may drive the '81 after March 16th 2009 after I turn the Equinox in but by then the worst of it will be done. And that will only be for maybe a month or 2. Drive the '81 and '85 through the summer of 2009 then decide what to do in fall of 2009. I would love to aquire a 2006 or newer Impala either through leasing or purchasing. We will have to see how this one pans out.

Good luck with your Oldsmobile. Expect a few things to crop up as you start driing it but as a whole it should be reliable. The Olds engine while not being speedy is durable. Mine in the Bonneville at 116,000 doesnt burn a drop of oil. Watch the 200 4R transmission. They were better by the time your was made but they arent the most durable. Mine has about 13,000 miles on a rebuild. The R-4 A/C compressor is also another thing that isnt as good as it should be.

I have done it on occassion. These are likely the same people that keep their heat set at 80 degrees in their house and think nothing about it.

As is me. I always liked the 1978 on mid sized RWDs as well as the B-bodies. I did look at a 1978 Malibu once but decided against it.

Damn straight!!!!!!!! Nobody tells me what I can and cannot drive. I bought and paid for them. Not these people.

It looks as nice as my '85 Caprice. Very nice. And by 1986 they had done a few things to them to modernize them a bit while still staying true to its mission. Good luck. A few things may come up as you drive it but they should be easy to take care of. Working A/C is a BIG plus in my book and a rare thing to find it seems like.

Well jee, I have the Bonneville just not the sport coupe. Though the 1979-80 Trans Am 6.6 sounds good. Though didnt they discontinue the 6.6 after 1979?

Yeah I did But its cool. Like I said, life has changed since dad died and now I have to look at things differently. Like I say, people think I should only have one of the old ones but like I tell them, you have your things and I have mine.

Its ok Knightfan. I actually think that if I could latch on to one of the last 2007 MonteCarlos next March when the Equinox gets turned in I might do it. I couldnt be that lucky though. I might just not get anything at all and drive the 2 old ones for the spring/summer/early fall of 2009 and save a little money. Then maybe look for either to lease a new Impala or buy a 2006-2007 if I can. The teo old ones should serve me well for a summer. I will have a little of the winter to finish out with the Bonneville but it wont be much. I would judt make sure I get it cleaned WELL once it was over. Sound like a plan Knightfan?

It has been pretty humid and warm here too. Glad the A/C in the Caprice now works and of course it does in the Equinox. The Bonneville is still waiting for its compressor. Then it will work in all 3. Thank the powers for A/C as a whole. I have had the central on here in the house for about 5 days. Only problem here in Wisconsin they size it to just keep up and thats it. Get to 90 degrees or above and it runs nearly constant to keep it at 70 degrees. Yes 70. Most people here are cheap to the point where they will keep it in the upper 70's. So thats what a lot of A/C contractors seem to size it at. It doesnt seem to bother people though to run their heat at 80 degrees.

I too do not want to deal with RWD in the winter time. FWD or AWD work much better here when it is slipery or snow. I am looking for more fuel economy next time. I guess I will list each of my contenders with its pros and cons. Chevrolet Impala. My first choice. Pros I fit in it well. I dont have to do wierd contortions to get in and out of it. Good fuel mileage with the 3.5. Plus I can use E-85 in it which we do have here. Cons Back seat isnt as big as it could be. More expensive than my other choices. Chevrolet HHR. Pros I fit pretty well. Good fuel economy. Rides and drives suprisingly well. Cheaper than the Impala by quite a bit. Cons. Tight back seat, Smallish windows, The new Malibu. pros Good fuel economy in the 4-cylinder which is the one I would get. Cant account for driving it since I havent yet. Cons. I hit some part of my body every time I get in or out of it. Feels tighter than the Impala. Chevrolet Aveo. Pros Good fuel economy. I fit very well in it for such a small car. Rides well for something so small. Quiet. Dash looks very nice for something so cheap. Cons. It moves pretty weill from 0 to about 35, after that like to get it up to 70 you feel like you really have to push it. My size 13 feet sometimes catch the edge of the pedals ( Sometimes I will catch the edge of the gas pedal when I am braking and vice versa). Not much of an armrest for longer trips. Gets pushed around pretty easily by wind. I may redo or update this list in a day or 2 but here it is for now.

Mostly Chevrolet though I like most all of GM. The 1981 Bonneville that my Grandparents bought in September of 1985(Which is now mine) and the 1978 Impala that my Mom and Dad bought in October of 1985 sealed my fate for what I like. Learning to drive in the 1978 and the 1985 Caprice (which is now mine bought by my parents in May of 1990) in 1993-1994 sealed the deal. Ever since I started driving I have ALWAYS had a B-body in my posession. I now have 2 and I dont plan on parting with them any time soon.

Still have mine. I built a van out of mine. It got damaged since the move though. Someday I will try to rebuild it.

The Malibu weighs 3700 pounds. I think my 2 old ones weigh about that much. Maybe just a touch more. And they say mine are heavy old beasts. funny.

I dont mind it right here in Northeast Wisconsin. Yes the winters are sometimes a little more than some want to deal with its better than some of the alternatives. I can do without hurricanes and 100+ degrees temps though it gets plenty humid here in the thick of summer. The cost of living isnt too out of line and house prices are retty reasonable.

Right about that. Its time we started taking care of the roblems we have HERE. Not other countries. We have our own things to deal with a lot of it brought on by Mr Bush and his sidekick Mr. Oilman Cheney.

Electrical tape. Useful for a temperary fix of radiator hoses. A basic socket set is also a good idea. Extra fluids for each one the car takes. Make sure the spare tire is good and properly inflated. Screwdrivers including torx head ones are a useful thing too. Extra wipers too. Did I miss anything?

Thats usually how they go. The Bonneville did that last year. Ended up using bungee straps to hold it up and nurse it to the repair place.

Looks to be in good shape. My sister and her husband have a 1995 with 193,000 miles on it. It doesnt look the greatest and it leaks antifreeze but it runs pretty well for that many miles. I think though they want to replace it this fall before winter comes again. They suspect it has holes in the floor along with what you can see. I will hopefully be able to help them get a nice Cobalt or Aveo depending.

I wouldnt say I celebrate but I know all of my cars birthdays. The Caprice December of 1984. The Bonneville September of 1980. And last but not least the Equinox November of 2004. Whats really bad is I remember the dates of my former cars too. Buick Park Avenue I played with for a little while. March 1984 The 1979 Impala. April of 1979. The 1981 Caprice. May of 1981. The 2000 Monte Carlo. March of 2000. I know. I need to get a life. I think the 3 old Chevrolets were made in Janesville Wisconsin so that isnt too far from me. The Bonneville I believe is from Fairfax Kansas. The Equinox is Ingersol Canada. The Monte Carlo was from Oshawa Canada. Dont know where the 1984 Park Avenue was built. I should look that up.

Thats an everyday occurense for me. Usually when I am picking which car to drive to work. That will get worse when I get the Bonneville home instead of keeping it in storage. But that will save me $50 a month. I dont mind if the Equinox sits outside.