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Lux might buy a new car.

15,406 361 June 10, 2005 at 08:32 AM
I've been a Saturn man for 13 years. With my car getting up in miles and the new promotion... I'm going for a test drive in an hour.

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2005 ION2 Sedan
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06-17-2005 at 11:39 PM.
06-17-2005 at 11:39 PM.
Quote from ToddziLLa :
Go for it, lux. Now is an excellent time to purchase a car as soon the 06 models will come out.

For that price, it is tough to pass up. I know first hand! [toddstruck.com]

todd man, that's weird that you would keep a diary and then create a website for your truck purchases. Crazy
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luxuryoils
06-22-2005 at 01:24 PM.
06-22-2005 at 01:24 PM.
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<img src="http://ovc.saturn.com/images/silvernickel_ion2_basecar.jpg" alt="silvernickel_ion2_basecar.jpg" />

<img src="http://www.saturn.com/saturn/images/options/sunroof_ions_detail.jpg" alt="sunroof_ions_detail.jpg" /> <img src="http://www.saturn.com/saturn/images/options/spoiler_ions_detail.jpg" alt="spoiler_ions_detail.jpg" /> <img src="http://www.saturn.com/saturn/images/options/15alloy_ion2_detail.jpg" alt="15alloy_ion2_detail.jpg" />

Well This is what I am leaning towards:
  • 2005 Saturn ION 2
  • Exterior color: Silver Nickel
  • Standard equipment includes dual-stage driver and front passenger air bags, electric power steering, air conditioning, height-adjustable driver's seat and power door locks, five-speed manual transmission and a 140-horsepower, 2.2-liter, 16-valve, four-cylinder engine with twin balance shafts.
  • Power sunroof
  • Rear spoiler - factory install
  • 15-inch alloy wheels
  • Power Package - (Includes power windows and exterior mirrors, cruise control, remote keyless entry with alarm activation, panic/alert mode and power trunk lid release)
  • Six-disc, in-dash CD/MP3 player with AM/FM stereo and four coaxial speakers
Hummm, well I'm picking up a new car Friday morning.
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06-22-2005 at 01:39 PM.
06-22-2005 at 01:39 PM.
Quote from luxuryoils :
Hummm, well I'm picking up a new car Friday morning.
Congratulations! woot woot Thumbsup Rock
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06-22-2005 at 01:40 PM.
06-22-2005 at 01:40 PM.
Quote from luxuryoils :
Hummm, well I'm picking up a new car Friday morning.
woot woot

Awesome

I've been thinking about a new truck or something myself but I just can't seem to pull the trigger on it. Might look at something a year or two old where someone else has taken the beating on the depreciation already instead.
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06-22-2005 at 03:03 PM.
06-22-2005 at 03:03 PM.
Congrats!!!!
Gotta love that new car smell.
Got your GPS mount yet? =)
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06-24-2005 at 11:27 AM.
06-24-2005 at 11:27 AM.
The deed is done. I'm a proud owner of a 2005 Saturn ION 2 woot

And I do love my new car. Hate the new car smell - always have.

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06-24-2005 at 11:30 AM.
06-24-2005 at 11:30 AM.
as i read in another forum, a tuna sandwich left under the seat will take care of that new car smell in a couple weeks
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06-24-2005 at 11:32 AM.
06-24-2005 at 11:32 AM.
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as i read in another forum, a tuna sandwich left under the seat will take care of that new car smell in a couple weeks
Thanks. In a paper bag or what?
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06-24-2005 at 11:33 AM.
06-24-2005 at 11:33 AM.
Congrats lux! How many miles were on it when you drove it off of the lot? My truck had 6 on it.

Enjoy it in good health. What was the final price if you do not mind after all incentives, cash rebates, etc.?
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06-24-2005 at 11:36 AM.
06-24-2005 at 11:36 AM.
Quote from ToddziLLa :
Congrats lux! How many miles were on it when you drove it off of the lot? My truck had 6 on it.

Enjoy it in good health. What was the final price if you do not mind after all incentives, cash rebates, etc.?
40 miles.

I paid $14,740 ish with trade-in (1996 Saturn SL2 w/151,000 miles)
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06-24-2005 at 11:37 AM.
06-24-2005 at 11:37 AM.
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40 miles.

I paid $14,740 ish with trade-in (1996 Saturn SL2 w/151,000 miles)
That's fair. Can't beat a new car for < $350/month!
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06-24-2005 at 11:42 AM.
06-24-2005 at 11:42 AM.
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That's fair. Can't beat a new car for < $350/month!
I put about 1/2 down. Financing the rest for two years.
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06-24-2005 at 11:42 AM.
06-24-2005 at 11:42 AM.
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as i read in another forum, a tuna sandwich left under the seat will take care of that new car smell in a couple weeks
Thought it was a sardine in the ac vents... Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)
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06-24-2005 at 11:42 AM.
06-24-2005 at 11:42 AM.
Oh and congrats Lux...always cool to get a new ride!
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06-24-2005 at 11:43 AM.
06-24-2005 at 11:43 AM.
Quote from luxuryoils :
I put about 1/2 down. Financing the rest for two years.
Even better.
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