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Mitrho,
Report Card for my just bought Buick LeSabre
OverAll Rating - A+
Milage - 20 Miles/gl
Experience - Too good
What I liked - everything - drive, suspenction, roomyness, visual indication when to change oil, battery.
Concerns - no visual indication to show open door. Also it takes little longer to start the cold engine.
-Zakkas
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Nandya
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| | Sunday, April 21, 2002 - 9:15 pm: | 
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If anyone in the USA is planning to buy a Honda Accord in near future, please hold off till October-2002. An all new 2003 line-up of Honda Accords is going to be released in October-2002. Great looks, bigger size, a little stepped up engine output (on the V4 engines only. The V6 engine is a carryover from the present), more standard features.
The interior gets a big upgrade... more on the lines of a semi-luxury midsize car like a Passat, rather than the run of the mill Taurus/Intrepid/Camry interiors. If you can hold off on a new purchase, do so and research the new Accord line-up.
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| | Monday, May 06, 2002 - 6:05 pm: |
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Here is one good site if you are plannig to purchase a car
http://www.edmunds.com/
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i think edmunds is a much better one than kelly...which i think is baised big time for the dealers... generally speaking, i have found that kbb quotes prices about 1000$ higher than edmunds for cars in the 8-10K $ price range..
i bought my car a couple of months ago, and saying this based on resaerch done at that time....
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Samrya
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| | Friday, September 27, 2002 - 3:22 pm: |
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Nandya, Natya : jabri info taakli aahe re ! rather, tumhi suddha dead into it aahat hey distey.
Nandya, Natya, Savya, Asami ani itar : 4/5 speed used car ghetana kaahi vishesh checks kele paahije ka ? je normal used car sathi karto tevdhech pure ka ?
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Nandya
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| | Friday, September 27, 2002 - 5:40 pm: |
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Samryaseth, US maQao Aaplyaalaa yao}na Anaok vaYao- JaalaItÊ AaNaI Aaplyaa message va$na trI manual gaaDI GaoNyaacaI hI AaplaI pihlaIca vaoL nasaavaI Asao vaaTto. %yaatUna I have myself never owned a manual drive but have gone hunting for manual drive cars with friends . %yaamauLo Aaplyaalaa kaya iTpa doNaarÆ trIpNa qaÜDa AagaavaupNaa krtÜÊ caUk BaUla doNao GaoNao :-)
Generally speaking, like you said, "normally" jao checks krtÜ tovaZo KUp Jaalao , regardless of whether it is a manual or an automatic.
(1) Exterior: Look for dings and dents. (Every used car will have some, so be reasonable). New paintjob means something is shady. Look to see if the tires are uniformly worn out. Look for undercarriage rust, so on and so forth.
(2) Interior: As per your aesthetic appeal. Dont forget to lift the floormats and look below them.
(3) Inside the hood: Actually pop the hood to see for leakages, rusting, brittle belts and hoses etc. Be reasonable in this assessment because the vehicle is afterall a used vehicle.
If the mileage on your prospective car stands near the 30K, 45K, 60K, 75K or 90K interval, it means you have a big servicing/tuneup coming up. Ask the owner if the vehicle has already been serviced per the 30K/45K/60K/75K routine servicing norms specified by the manufacturer. If he hasnt, then you have adjust your offer accordingly, to bear the cost of the big servicing on yourself.
If your car has 60K+ on it, ask if the timing belt and the serpentine belt have been replaced at approxly 60K. The rear differential (only in RWD vehicles) needs a servicing at about 60K, so ask if that has been done. Ask about when was the battery last replaced (4 years or 60K miles means a new battery makes sense). Ask when the transmisison fluid was replaced - this is MOST important for manual transmission cars because the state of the tranny fluid depends entirely on the previous user's driving habits.
(4) Electricals: Check electricals - see if the power windows roll up and down at the same speed, verify that the headlamps do not dim while you are using other electricals like pwr windows, wipers etc. If they do, you probably have a new battery coming up soon.
(5) Actual test drive: Just listen to the engine idle for a couple of minutes. That itself tells a lot of the story. Hit the clutch, let the engine run without engaging and listen to the engine. Apart from the regular igarNaI of the engine, you shouldnt hear any knocks, pings, scratches or grinds. And remember a first drive in a car not your own is always different and refreshing. So dont fall for the change in the ride.
(5A) Suspension - roll down the windows as you drive and and listen for rhythemic vibrations or humming sounds. Identify if these are coming from the suspension/tires or from the engine. Ideally speaking dont buy a car whose engine hums or rocks. Tires and suspension can be repaired relatively cheaply.
(5B) For MANUAL drives, Gear shifts should be reasonably smooth (no thunks or jerks should come from the gearbox, although your driving style also may have a part to play here). You shouldnt feel like the cluth is slipping - punch the accelarator and the car should respond reasonably. You should be able to feel the clutch grip and thrust the car linearly, NOT logarithmically. Any slippage means future repairs.
Cable operated clutches - better check the state of the clutch cable - you may have a replacement to do if your clutch makes the car jerk. For hydraulic clutches, you can probably do nothing to inspect. Depend on your experience and judgement to assess the clutch by pressing the clutch pedal on and off, and the engine response thereof. If the time between the moment you change gears and the moment the vehicle actually responds (transmission connects) is a bit long, then you might have a worn out transmission.
(5C) Accelaration - see if the engine responds well to pedal thrusts, see how the engine responds to "cluth throws" and "half clutch" starts if the owner permits you.
For a manual transmission car, the value is a little less than its automatic counterpart. Confirm your offer by referring the details of your prospective car on a few evaluation websites like KBB, Autobytel and Edmunds.
By the way, what car are you eyeing? If you could let me know the model, year and mileage, we could look at other aspects like recall history, maintenance schedules etc for it.
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| | Friday, September 27, 2002 - 6:59 pm: |
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Nandya : jabraaxxxxxxxxx ! solid info dilis rao ! too much !!
ani tujhe later comment chukiche aahe re. manual car ghenyachi pahilich vel aahe mhanun tar man kaach-kuch karat aahe. fakt thode divas Shrimant Peshawe hyanchi ghodi chalvaila milali ani tevha paasun manual car chya premat padloy  naahitar aaplyala maahiti shunya aahe  aare jevha me majhi DESOMOBILE [Honda Accord 97] ghetli tevha to salesman mala hood ughadun daakhavu laagla ki engine bagh kase chaka-chak aahe, navin gaadi kashi aste aatun vagaire vagaire .. me tyala mhanalo, i dont care even if there is no engine, as far as it runs .. let me run away with my new car 
ata tujhya points varti majhya kaahi laghu shanka
(3) Inside the hood : aare jar car dealer kade paahili tar to chaka-chak karun thevelch na. mug kase kaay check karaiche ? rust ek veles disun yail pan leakage ? ka leakage asel tar lagech disun yetech ?
regarding battery >> ata majhya car la, navin Honda Accord EX 97 model la 5 varsha jhale, 60K miles, pan ajun battery replace karavi laagli naahiye [knock on the wood]. or does this depend from car to car ???
(5B) Cable operated clutches >> how do i know whether it has cable operated or hydraulic ? or i'll have to ask the mechanic ?
if the car is in the dealer's lot, is it recommended to still have a mechanic check done ? i know, the dealer offers 3000K or something similar warranty or so.
btw, i m aiming mostly towards a 96/97 Honda Civic 5 speed hatchback/coupe. i m plng to use it just for office purpose [total around 20 miles per day] and some short distance trips/rides [Milwaukee-Chicago-Milwaukee]. actually Mazda MX-3 & MX-6, Toyota Celica, Nissan 240SX kade suddha attract jhalo pan hya gaadya jaasti disat naahi but i m open for ur recommendations/suggestions too
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nandya,, sahi post re.
honda civic 5 speed??? thoda ajab vatatay..
toyota celica masta ahe re. try it out.
mala tar baryach distat jikade tikade.
ani hood nusta ughadun pahu nakos. gadi chalu thev ani mag paha. kahitari sapadu shakte. leak, dhur, kuthetari jara jastach thadthadat. etc..
regarding battery, jar car jithe chalvaychi ahe tithe cold weather (like snow here in MA) nasel, tar problem yet nahi. pan otherwise, battery indicator full dakhavat asunahi actually ti battery car chalu karu shakat nahi cold weather madhe asa mi pahilay.
ani te major servicing cha main ahe. 30 k 60 k and especially 90 k milage.
baki manual gears na gears taklyapasuncha response, ani kiti vel lagato responsela he pahile pahije. gears smoothly padane pan mahatvache ahech.
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Samrya
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| | Friday, September 27, 2002 - 7:44 pm: |
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honda civic 5 speed??? thoda ajab vatatay.. >> kaay ajab aahe tyat Savya ???
toyota celica masta ahe re. try it out. >> aare pan lai mahag vikalya jaatat re .. almost 8-9k chya varti. me jaasti mahaag pahat naahiye. max 7k paryant !
ani me Milwaukee, Wisconsin madhye aahe re .. nothing different than MA .. ho ki naahi re Asamya ???
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Nandya
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| | Friday, September 27, 2002 - 8:01 pm: |
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Samrya
"Inside the hood" - If the car leaks oil from its crank-case, or if the transmission chamber leaks, then believe me there is no dealer in the world who can cover that up. Nominal [kDcao itkDcao oil stains vaogaLo AaNaI ho big leaks vaogaLo . You'll realize something is wrong the moment you peep inside. So dont worry and trust your eyes.
"Mechanic check" - I dont think a mechanic is necessary if you are buying a 5-6 year old Civic. They say you can weld shut the hoods of these Civics and Corollas and never look at them all your life. Just use your own discretion and judgement and you should be fine.
"Battery"- lucky you. Battery life depends on many things. I'm assuming you stay in a cold place. The most important factor for battery-life is if the car gets parked in the garage or in the open, and how many times does it start/stop in an average cold day. (A pizza deliverywala will on-off his engine 50 times a day whereas a normal office-going desi will start the car AaplaM DÜ@yaava$na paNaI 2-3 times a day - ekda office laa jaatanaaÊ ekda office hUna yaotanaa AaNaI saMQyaakaLI kQaItrI baayakÜnao BaajaI Gyaayalaa pazvalao tr tovha ...conclusion, you never know the state of the battery, so 60K miles or 4-5 years is a safe window to assume you need a replacement.
"Cable operated clutches" My opinion is all Jap cars gave up cables a long time ago. So you may rest in peace on this one (97 Civic I mean).
Personal opinion: Mazda MX-6 is one hell of a car. If you have a Mazda dealer in your proximity (puZo maagao genuine Mazda components laagalaoca tr ) , then buying an MX-6 would be worth it.
My friend owns a 240SX but havent been in touch with him for a long long time. Give me a few days if you can, and I'll let you know about the vehicles you mention above.
SAVYA, aajkal kuthe gul astos?
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are ajab mhanje evadhach ki mi swataha kadhi konala manual honda civic chalavtana pahila nahi. sports car sarkhi vatat nahi na ti.
hmm.. celica mahag aselach mhana..:-(
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Samrya
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| | Friday, September 27, 2002 - 8:22 pm: |
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Savya : kaay sangtos ? aare barach public chalavta ki ! huh, sports car vaatat naahi pan tyatlya tyat, u know
Fast and the Furious paahila ka ? nasel tar nakkich paha, Civic baddal chi image badlel tujhi ;)
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Asami
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| | Friday, September 27, 2002 - 9:23 pm: |
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Fast and the Furious >> tyatli civic mhanje nameplate civic chi aahe fakt :o)
samrya nothing different than MA >> NCT :o)
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Samrya
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| | Friday, September 27, 2002 - 9:27 pm: |
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Asamya : fakt thandi/snow compare karat aahot ithe
tyatli civic mhanje nameplate civic chi aahe fakt >> aare fakt body civic chi mhan .. baaki sagle engine dusrech .. aila, civic chya owners'la changle vaatel asel paahun
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Nandya
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| | Monday, September 30, 2002 - 4:33 pm: |
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Samrya, 96-97 Civic Coupe/Hatchback brief highlights:
Excellent cars. 4 engine types, dont know which one you'll get, but all 4 basically in the 105 -125 BHP range. Excellent fuel eff, great engines, good chassis, good durability and all that good stuff Civics have been associated with.
On the down side, a weak engine and a little high road-noise. (But since you intend to use this vehicle as a commuter, rather than a hauler or a tourer, these shouldnt matter).
On the 96-97 models there were just 3 recalls and none of them major. (Passenger airbags were improperly assembled on SOME batches of cars that could have prevented proper deployment).
3 areas of customer complaints: (A) Some cars leaked water in the (front) doors. (B) Some cars had bad seatbelts, but the issue was repairable at any dealership. (C) Installing third party audio systems could break some of the electrical functions of the car like keyless entry system and internal dome light.
Repair costs are a bit on the high side given its Japanese origins. Basically for a 5 year old car, it may be prudent to know the following AVERAGE repair costs an owner may incure if things go wrong (if they go wrong at all): (A)Clutch, pressure plate and bearing repair ~ $500 (B) CV joints ~ $500 (C) Timing belt ~ $200 (D) Exhaust system ~ $400 (E) Alternator ~ $300 (F) A/C ~ $500. (G) Shock abs/suspension ~ $700.
But on the whole this should be an excellent choice for the type of usage you mention above. (Personal recommendation, the 2 door DX hatchback). Hope this helps.
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Samirm75
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| | Thursday, February 13, 2003 - 8:45 pm: |
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mitranno.. konala KIA cha kahi experience aahe ka? mi 2003 Kia Sedona baddal vichar karat aahe.. konala kahi input asalyas please post kara.. minivan, 7 seater, 5 * safety rating by government.. just 20,000.
aani please.devnagari madhe lihu naka.. mazya office madhe mala font install karata yet nahi..tya mule vachata hi yet nahi.. thanks in advance..
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Paragkan
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| | Thursday, February 13, 2003 - 10:45 pm: |
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samir: family vaaDhali ka re?
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Samirm75
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| | Friday, February 14, 2003 - 3:11 pm: |
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ho mahiti nahi ka tula? 25 nov. la mulaga zala.. ( pahila ) aani aata may madhe parents aani bahin yenar aahet tya mule moty gadi pahije..
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Nandya
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| | Friday, February 14, 2003 - 3:22 pm: |
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Samir,
I dont own a Sedona, neither does anyone I know well. However I have been doing a lot of reading about the Sedona for a while. Hope my opinion helps.
Kia Sedona is an excellent value for money. Since you plan to buy a new Sedona, you dont stand to lose much. As you probably already may have researched,
(1) It has an excellent crash rating. The best Frontal, Side Impact and rollover ratings awarded to the minivan class.
(2) The price is unmatched by any manufacturer.
(3) The best thing is the Hyundai warranty (Kia is a Hyundai company) that the vehicle comes with - 5Y/60K bumper to bumper! Cant beat that.
(4) 5 year roadside assistance, 10 year drivetrain warranty.
(5) The build quality is above average for its class. The overall quality ratings for 2003 have much improved over 2002 and previous models. So even if the 2003 looks similar to the 2002 and carries the same engine, there is a difference in the build quality. You probably wont find dashborad indicators lighting up for no reason, or fuses blowing for no reason or the AC konking off for no reason as was the case with the older models.
(6) The 195 BHP engine runs on 87/86 grade gas without any issues.
(7) Roomy. Definitely roomy for 7 average Indian adults.
(8) All the standard protection features - dual airbags, side impact door beams etc etc (side curtain airbags NOT an option, though).
The negatives are (1) Fuel consumption, hovers around 15-17 mpg. Perhaps attributed to the high basic curb weight. This is the heaviest minivan in the market for some reason.
(2) The base LX model which you mention ($20K) misses a few basic minivan features. The 2nd and 3rd row seats are not exactly portable, and takes some effort to remove/move around.
(3) Not very good reliability figures for 2002 and previous models...BUT since you are buying a new Sedona, you should be OK for the first 5 years atleast on the reliability/maintenance front.
(4) Depreciation. As with all minivans (exception Japanese minivans), this one depreciates pretty quickly too.
(5) Traction control not available, and ABS is not standard.
On the whole, a very good value for money. A lot of consumers and professional reviewers have given a thumbs up for the 2003 Sedona. There is a good reason to be confident about buying a new Sedona. You do not stand to lose anything.
If you need any specific details or have queries, feel free to email me. All the best!
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Paragkan
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| | Friday, February 14, 2003 - 3:41 pm: |
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kharach maahit navhata re ... belated Congrats !!
may madhye full dhamaal asaNaar mhaNaje ... njoy ....
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Samirm75
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| | Thursday, March 06, 2003 - 7:59 pm: |
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mitranno.. mi nukatich used ford windstar vikat ghetali.. dealer karun.. pan mala ekach key milali aahe.. mala jara 2nd set karun ghyacha asel ignition key and remote entry tar kuthe kase karun milel? sadharan kiti kharcha yeto? dealer shivay kuthala option aahe ka? like home depot vagaire? karan dealer khup paise gheil?
please help ...
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Boss
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| | Thursday, March 06, 2003 - 10:48 pm: |
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sadhi key (jyala glove box key/vallet key) mhantat ti tula kontyahi general dukanat 2-3$ la 5 minitat karun milel. even in Walmart/ Kmart or so. I think for remote key Ford dealer is the only option, if the remote kit was original factory fitted.
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Samirm75
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| | Thursday, March 06, 2003 - 11:54 pm: |
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thanks boss.. mala ajun ek gosta kalali aahe ki ford windstar 2000 la computerized key aahe.. tya mule mi home depot kiva kuthun key karun aanali tar fakta gadi che dar ughdata yeil.. gadi chalu honar nahi..
tya sathi dealer kadech jave lagel.. and they are charging 108 $.. sale haramkhor.. and that too without remote entry set..
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Mahaguru
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| | Friday, March 07, 2003 - 12:14 am: |
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for remote key ...also check with these guys ..
www.keylessride.com
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Samirm75
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| | Friday, March 07, 2003 - 3:24 pm: |
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mahaguru.. thanks.. pan ti fakta key less entry sathi aahe.. maza problem aahe.. jar existing key haravali tar mala gadi ughadun chaloo karata aali pahije.. key less ni fakta ughadel.. chaloo nahi honar.. key computerized programmed aahe..
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"computerized programmed key" mhanaje kaay? samajale nahi.
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Boss
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| | Friday, March 07, 2003 - 8:53 pm: |
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sameer ...
nantar wel milala ki tuza experience sang na ki why have you chosen Expedition, pros/cons, other models considered , also if poss kay milage ahe ani milate (per gal) , kevadhyala padali ashi , ani ajun kahi tu kadhli asshil ti mahiti...so that it will be useful for many here who need the info,
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Samirm75
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| | Friday, March 07, 2003 - 9:39 pm: |
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upashi boka.. mhanaje.. ti key program karavi lagate.. tyani gadi chaloo honyasathi.. nusati normak key karun aanali tar nusata dar ughadate.. gadi chaloo hot nahi.. u need to program that ..
i guess. .security feature sathi tyanni tasa kele asel.. mhanaje samaja koni duplicate key karun aanali aani dar ughadale tari gadi chaloo honar nahi..
arthat chor lokanna hyavar todaga mahit asel ach mhana.. aapalya sarkhya sanyashyannach sul basato..
boss... mi expedition nahi ghetali.. windstar ghetali.. aadhi civit hoty..
reason.. maze parents aani bahin yenar aahet.. aani aamhi tighe 6 jana civic madhe basat nahi mhanun.. 2000 chi civic vikun 2000 chi windstar ghetali.. milage same on both.. @ 35000 diff. 5000 on road cash dila.. with dealer warentee for windstar for 5 years 60000 upto..
7 seater aahe.. prety good.. milage 18 milate.. 200 hp 3.8 L v6 ajun kaay pahije.. aapan tari van kadhi chalavanar..
2 varshani vikali ta rsadharan 8000 milavet.. bas..
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Boss
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| | Saturday, March 08, 2003 - 5:21 pm: |
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Thank you very much Samir.
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Sathi
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| | Monday, June 16, 2003 - 6:46 pm: |
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Hi everybody,
Can anybody tell me which is the cheap car insurance in cleveland.
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Abedekar
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| | Monday, June 16, 2003 - 8:25 pm: |
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sathi: in addition to where you live, insurance is significantly affected by: driving history, age, type of car, whether you or single or married etc.... so its almost impossble to generalize.
if you are a new driver, single, under 25, and want comprehensive coverage, you will almost certainly get a much better deal with Progressive.
companies like all-state, state farm, farmers' etc. give discounts for also selecting renter's insurance
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Sathi
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| | Tuesday, June 17, 2003 - 2:05 pm: |
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Hi Abedkar,
Thank you...
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Saurabh
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| | Tuesday, June 17, 2003 - 4:40 pm: |
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sathi,
i have changed my insurance company twice in last 8 months and i will suggest try GEICO. progressive is much more expensive ($400 in my case) for exact same coverages with exact same deductibles. (i come under all those categories... new driver, single, under 25 etc.., although this is in Washington, that might make a difference)
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Naatyaa
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| | Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 5:33 am: |
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Sathi, make sure you understand different coverage types in the insurance. Also, the place where you stay (even cleveland downtown vs suburbs will make lot of diff), make/year/color of the car, your age/driving experience makes lot of difference in the insurance amount. Red coupes have higher insurace.
The age/marital status makes lot of diff. My insurance came down by $50 a month when I crossed 25.
Geico is one of the cheapest and reliable insurance.
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Sathi
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| | Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 4:27 pm: |
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Thank you everybody...
can we take insurance of car with Indian driver license ?
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