tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post6494390971634073077..comments2024-03-17T20:09:25.676-07:00Comments on Flint Expatriates: A question of qualityFlint Expatriateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08352270564340149006noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post-60842958221187564542008-08-23T22:04:00.000-07:002008-08-23T22:04:00.000-07:00The vast majority of the cars I've owned in my 40-...The vast majority of the cars I've owned in my 40-plus years of driving were GM--over 75 of them! Sure, only about ten were new, but I do love cars and have stories for every one.<BR/><BR/>But the best story is my Mother-In-Laws' 1999 Chevy Silverado which now has 650,000 miles on it and counting! This original V-6 engine has never been broken and still uses no oil! However, she is on her 3rd transmission and 3rd rear axle.<BR/><BR/>So howintheheck does a 73-year-old woman put so many miles on it? Easy, she lives in Columbus New Mexico and drives for the "Wide Loads" out on the highways. You know, those chase vehicles with the yellow flasher lights and the flags flapping in the wind.<BR/><BR/>They got the truck in Dallas Texas at the end-of-the-model-year-sale: the 2000's were on the lot! And now, August 2008 it has over 650,000 miles.<BR/><BR/>It's not an accident, she uses full synthetic oil and changes it out at 5000 miles. Often, thats' every week! Because of her regular serviceing at a shop in Deming, NM, everything is thoroughly documented. Heck, I had a 1996 Roadmaster wagon with over 200,000 miles on it. I sold it to a 70-plus year old Buick Club member here near Flint, and he and his wife took off for Florida for a couple weeks! It now has 210,000 miles and its going strong.<BR/><BR/>Back to my Mommy-in-Law: Who out there can hook her up to GM marketing? Can they give her a generous voutcher toward a new truck? Lets talk possibilities here.LastManInFlinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01092323336197525467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post-64634846697283176542008-08-11T14:09:00.000-07:002008-08-11T14:09:00.000-07:00Dear Bustdup:I'm actually Celtic illiterate, so I'...Dear Bustdup:<BR/><BR/>I'm actually Celtic illiterate, so I'm sorry that I can't help. I think that the harp, in one form or another, is the original instrument of almost all cultures.oakparkmarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15715502955449947564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post-12154623600854777512008-08-08T21:18:00.000-07:002008-08-08T21:18:00.000-07:00hey OakPark Mark- do you ever play the Celtic harp...hey OakPark Mark- do you ever play the Celtic harps- gut strung or metal strung? can You by chance recommend any Scots?Irish/Welsh/Cornish/sassonach Harpists, other than Sealas? Only recently have started to appreciate the Harp, even though it was the 1st Tradional instrument of all Celts. thanks-kcbustduphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07541387380255690006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post-25397354730996058992008-08-08T14:52:00.000-07:002008-08-08T14:52:00.000-07:00I think the 70s GM cars were fine. I had a '72 Imp...I think the 70s GM cars were fine. I had a '72 Impala wagon and a '77 Malibu wagon that were both great cars. My dad had an 80ish Citation that wasn't. The Monza was crap. I think the GM low point for quality was the 80s. Can you think of an 80s GM car that was worth the money?oakparkmarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15715502955449947564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post-50672836212530646762008-08-08T10:01:00.000-07:002008-08-08T10:01:00.000-07:00I agree with the opine about chrysler products, fe...I agree with the opine about chrysler products, fersher. My Auntie and Cousin were loading tack into their station wagon-3 saddles, bridles, etc. and the damn thing slipped out of gear and rolled over my Aunt. the trannie was dropped and we found out the thing was full of metal shavings. Auntie had 2 hips, several ribs, collar bone and leg broken by the wagon. Yes, They won the lawsuit.bustduphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07541387380255690006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post-25722940208812813012008-08-06T17:05:00.000-07:002008-08-06T17:05:00.000-07:00All these great G.M. cars! Come to think of it, th...All these great G.M. cars! Come to think of it, the only real junker our family ever owned was a Chrysler K wagon. Pure junk.Gordon Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17911010126952753812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post-38944554837947920202008-08-06T16:41:00.000-07:002008-08-06T16:41:00.000-07:00Since my truck was taken for a joyride three weeks...Since my truck was taken for a joyride three weeks ago (from Glendale Hills to the east side), I've been driving my 1974 Cadillac Sedan deVille as a daily driver. I've had it for seven-and-a-half years, and although it's rusted beyond belief, it's mechanically strong. I was worried taking it to Ypsilanti last weekend, but there was no need to. It drove strong, was very comfortable and I enjoyed it. Granted, it's only at 75,000 miles, so in 25,000 (if the body holds up) it may be a different story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post-1151881476553233502008-08-06T11:36:00.000-07:002008-08-06T11:36:00.000-07:00My family, always loyal American car drivers (spec...My family, always loyal American car drivers (specifically GM) have been known to drive a car LONG beyond it's usefulness. There is the 1979 Chevette that my mother was still driving in 1997... the GEO Spectrum my brother drove beyond 225K before donating it (in fine operating condition)... As well as numerous Buicks and Beauville van's that I can't even list. Ironically, people ask my grandfather and mother to keep them in mind when they sell their 20-something cars. I "black sheeped" it in a Ford Escort in my teens - however, even that car made it to 175k when I could not resist the urge to buy a Saturn.<BR/><BR/>Living in a city where most people I know drive foreign, I am repeatedly asked why I remain loyal...well, I just haven't had a reason not to yet. Enjoyed the post!Brian and Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06366166229181257797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post-54556938495617740292008-08-06T07:40:00.000-07:002008-08-06T07:40:00.000-07:00Our family inherited a 1968 LeSabre from our next-...Our family inherited a 1968 LeSabre from our next-door neighbor when she died. That car was a tank. We once totaled an opposing car when it made an illegal left turn in from of my mom and she couldn't stop in time. The LeSabre had a slightly dented fender. That car also ran well over 100,000. <BR/><BR/>Likewise, my grandfather's old chocolate brown Skylark from the early seventies got passed down through the family and also easily broke 100,000.Gordon Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17911010126952753812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post-11318386431915004532008-08-06T05:12:00.000-07:002008-08-06T05:12:00.000-07:00When I learned to drive, I learned with a 73 Buick...When I learned to drive, I learned with a 73 Buick LeSabre... 'the boat'. So considering I learned to drive in the early 80's, that's a testament to how great the Buick LeSabre was. After that I only drove Buick Skylarks, and both went over 100,000. Now I drive a Ford Focus... it's as close to a skylark as you can get... it's at 45,000 now, and I'm in it for the long haul. Maybe with the oil crunch, Buick will consider making the skylark again.grumkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834121792263687217noreply@blogger.com