Where are you located? I'm in Markham Ontario.atwilson said:i have a choice of a new 2004 ion redline with 25kms on it for 23k cdn,
or,
a 'returned' unregistered 2004 with 1400kms on it, full warranty, plus a bonus 4th year extension, for 22.5k cdn.
any thoughts?
I was in a similar boat as you, I bought one with 1300 miles on it because I wanted the blue one. I didn't get the extention of my warranty though.atwilson said:hmmmm, yeah, these are very enticing offers,
both are fully loaded 2004's, the dealer is clearing out the last of the 2004 stock.
i have similar reservations and concerns about the one with the 1400kms on it, but they sweetened that deal by boosting the warranty out another year, which apparently would cost another 800 to 1000,
they also tried to reassure me that these new cars cannot be 'bagged' out like cars in the past, due to the computers that the cars come with, which are programmed to restrict the initial performance automatically for a period of time, a built-in computerized break-in period is enforced, and the computer gradullay opens things up over a period of time, and that is apparently why owners seem to notice that these cars performance seems to improve magically after they have had it for a while....
ever hear of that?
(the only reason i am considering the one with 1400kms is because i wanted blue. Otherwise I have to choose black or silver.)
We have almost all our torque at idle and right through to redline due to our supercharger where the SRT must spool up...granted they do have more power and will beat us in a longer (1/4) race, but the shorter the race, the more of an advantage to us...to some degree.atwilson said:the torque, all that power avail at 2200rpm
I agree. I feel the exact same way (hence the user name) And you can't go wrong with either car. . . so good luck decidingXeroState said:Well either way you go, at least your going domestic. Fight the imports!!!...lol.
Don't put too much value on one extra year of warranty. I only paid about $600 US for the 6/60 plan. I pointed out that you can always add it later so there was no incentive to buy it right away. A few minutes later they came back with "since you're effectively getting the car at the GM price you can get the warranty for the GM price". I knew they would. Also you need to be check the "in service" date. I bought a demo once and found out the warranty clock started when the vehicle went into demo service.atwilson said:i have a choice of a new 2004 ion redline with 25kms on it for 23k cdn,
or,
a 'returned' unregistered 2004 with 1400kms on it, full warranty, plus a bonus 4th year extension, for 22.5k cdn.
any thoughts?