Recent content by VetteElite

No, that's your conspiracy theory. The limit has been around since the Great Depression.

Yes I do actually. It has to do with how banking reserves work. Banks have to keep a certain amount of reserves on savings accounts and demand (checking accounts). I think prior to recent events, there was no reserve limit on demand accounts but a certain (small) percentage on savings accounts...

Originally Posted by KJSmith Half the amps at twice the voltage cost the same. Theoretically, yes, but in reality it would cost (slightly) less because it's more efficient.

Originally Posted by slacktide_bitog The 04-07 Malibu was also sold under the names Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura This is incorrect. The 08-12 Malibu is based off the G6 and Aura. It was a totally new platform, the G6 was first, the Aura was next (won NA Car of the Year), then the Malibu (also...

Originally Posted by hallstevenson Originally Posted by GoldDot40 Independent stations often have a branded marquee. That's what they are selling. If a store doesn't have a specified brand, it gets "soup of the day". Basically a non-branded product that is distributed through one of the big...

The clunk is 100% due to sway bar links, and I would do them yourself in my opinion. Get the Moog problem solvers that I mentioned earlier in the thread, much, much better knuckles and they have zerks so you can keep the boot filled with fresh grease every so often. I also replaced my sway bar...

Originally Posted By: FermeLaPorte Terrible cars. There's a reason why it was not run above 90,000 miles. Our Impala is a piece of shoot. Powersteering issues, gasket issues, stabilitrak issues. Different car, different platform, different factory, different engine, different transmission...

I drive its twin sister, the Saturn Aura, although mine has a 3.5 V6. GM did a great job with these cars, very refined, great soundproofing. From my experience, I'd almost guarantee that you'll want to check the rear springs at that mileage - the stock ones do not last long so I'd recommend...

There is diminishing returns with fuel economy to consider as well. Going from 10 mpg to 20 mpg is a significant upgrade which cuts your fuel usage in half. Going from 20 to 30 is another great increase in economy, but you don't cut fuel usage in half. And from 30 to 40 you aren't saving as much...

I like my sedan and think crossovers are generally pretty boring looking and driving (with some exceptions). I also really like pickup trucks and real SUV's like the Tahoe. But to think that this is just a short term shift towards trucks and crossovers versus sedans is very wrong. Look at...

I had the dealer replace my shift solenoids and other electronics. GM 4T45e which shifts like brand new now. Service writer told me on the phone my old fluid was nice and red, no signs of transmission damage which I take as a compliment. Now riding around with whatever Dexron 6 they put in...

I've also recently rented a Corolla LE. Thought it was terrible. The doors sound insanely cheap, the CVT is harsh, road noise is bad, steering numb. Fuel economy was excellent and I suppose the radio and A/C controls were intuitive. Really just an awful, boring car. I will echo the sentiment...

Originally Posted By: Bullwinkle007 Look how far behind GM is during this time period. Honda had VTEC, so did Toyota, Oh please. At this same time period, GM was producing the world's first pushrod engine with VVT, which is a pretty huge technical accomplishment. These engines are much nicer...

Originally Posted By: eljefino It does to me... three angles: 1) leave oil in the ground for my kids to use cheaply and enjoy. 2) CO2 emissions 3) being able to import less/ export more, keep the dollar strong, and starve terrorist nations who hate our freedom. To that end I ride a van-pool...

Yeah a lot of people on here are Honda worshippers and will roast anything GM. Cruze is a great car. Diesel Cruze, especially when it first came out, had some issues with the emissions systems, but that's all fixed under warranty. People on the Cruze forum are getting 70 mpg with it, and it's...