Chevy Caprise
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Does anyone know the reason why Chevy ended production of Caprise at the end of 1996? They were always cool police cars and sales were not bad at all. In its final year, Chevy sold total of 69,096 Caprise Classic/Impala SS. Ford sold 108,252 Crown Victorias in 1996. It can't be because of that ... is it?
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Originally posted by StevenJ@June 17, 2005, 12:30 AM
I think it was to increase production of their fullsize suvs in the plant that the Caprice was made.
I think it was to increase production of their fullsize suvs in the plant that the Caprice was made.
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Originally posted by TomServo92@June 17, 2005, 7:33 AM
I remember the Impala SS crowd was pretty PO'd about it at the time.
I remember the Impala SS crowd was pretty PO'd about it at the time.
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Originally posted by holderca1@June 17, 2005, 10:24 AM
Oh, they aren't happy with the FWD incarnation?
Oh, they aren't happy with the FWD incarnation?
That and the top of the line is a 240 HP S/C six. For shame
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Originally posted by 1999 Black 35th GT@June 17, 2005, 9:03 AM
That and the top of the line is a 240 HP S/C six. For shame
That and the top of the line is a 240 HP S/C six. For shame
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Originally posted by holderca1@June 17, 2005, 11:13 AM
Not anymore, the 2006 Impala SS has a 303 HP V8.
Not anymore, the 2006 Impala SS has a 303 HP V8.
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Originally posted by 1999 Black 35th GT@June 17, 2005, 9:32 AM
Hows the Navi looking? Find one yet?
Hows the Navi looking? Find one yet?
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Originally posted by Red Star@June 17, 2005, 11:44 AM
After reading that article yesterday (Click Here) I'm not really sure that I want one. We'll see, I even started looking for a 05 Mustang V6.
After reading that article yesterday (Click Here) I'm not really sure that I want one. We'll see, I even started looking for a 05 Mustang V6.
I enjoyed the conversation with you because it was civilized but alas the thread was hikacked
Anyway, forgetting about that and moving on:
Definetley check around though and see what other owners have to say. The problems were few and far between and if you are buying from a dealer are most likely addressed.
Ask before you buy though, and always get a carfax report
I'll check out what my buddies (the mechanics) think about them and get back to you.
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Thanks.
Only problems I heard that 1998-2000 Navigators have is rust (???). I went to Navigator discussion board and that's what they told me. That's why I'm looking for a 2001 Navigator.
Only problems I heard that 1998-2000 Navigators have is rust (???). I went to Navigator discussion board and that's what they told me. That's why I'm looking for a 2001 Navigator.
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Originally posted by Red Star@June 17, 2005, 12:01 PM
Thanks.
Only problems I heard that 1998-2000 Navigators have is rust (???). I went to Navigator discussion board and that's what they told me. That's why I'm looking for a 2001 Navigator.
Thanks.
Only problems I heard that 1998-2000 Navigators have is rust (???). I went to Navigator discussion board and that's what they told me. That's why I'm looking for a 2001 Navigator.
I'll be completely honest with you. I don't know much about the Navi's save for specs and reliablity info. I think a 2001 would be a good idea if you have heard about issues with the 98-00's. It all depends on what you can find and what you like. Maybe the rust issues are more prevelant in the coast states. I know almost every car in NY where I used to live had rust. The salt from the ocean was just overwhelming :bang:
I'll try to call them when I have a chance, they're very honest and unbiased. They've never steered me wrong in 12 years of knowing them
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Wisconsin's winters are not so bad (I drove Mustang though entire winter this year), but I'm also not planing to stay in Wisconsin for a very long time. I have two more year at college until I get my bachelor degree and then I'm moving somewhere west. I used to live before in Idaho and I loved it there.
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Originally posted by Red Star@June 17, 2005, 3:44 PM
After reading that article yesterday (Click Here) I'm not really sure that I want one. We'll see, I even started looking for a 05 Mustang V6.
After reading that article yesterday (Click Here) I'm not really sure that I want one. We'll see, I even started looking for a 05 Mustang V6.
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Originally posted by StevenJ@June 17, 2005, 12:38 PM
First off, that switch is no longer used, second of all, out of all the millions of Ford vehicles sold with that switch, only roughly 500 of them had caught fire. That's less than 1%. Just thought I should clear that up.
First off, that switch is no longer used, second of all, out of all the millions of Ford vehicles sold with that switch, only roughly 500 of them had caught fire. That's less than 1%. Just thought I should clear that up.
Yeah there was another topic opened about that and I said the same thing.
We think a like don't we?
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Originally posted by StevenJ@June 17, 2005, 10:38 AM
First off, that switch is no longer used, second of all, out of all the millions of Ford vehicles sold with that switch, only roughly 500 of them had caught fire. That's less than 1%. Just thought I should clear that up.
First off, that switch is no longer used, second of all, out of all the millions of Ford vehicles sold with that switch, only roughly 500 of them had caught fire. That's less than 1%. Just thought I should clear that up.
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Originally posted by Red Star@June 17, 2005, 12:33 PM
Knowing my luck with cars, I will probably be one of those 1%.
Knowing my luck with cars, I will probably be one of those 1%.
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