PWA "The Lounge"

[TahoeCamaro]

Originally Posted by Stang_Killer

I don't know what your budget is but Samsung LEDs are very nice and not overly expensive. I just bought a 55" last week and I paid $2,150 shipped. I paid almost twice that 3 years ago for my 52" Sony XBR3. Prices have came down quite a bit in the last year or so

Awesome, I'll look into it

[WadeWilson]

Originally Posted by AdnanHfuda

you get your LED tv yet?

Yes sir. Took delivery of it last Thursday. As soon as I get it hooked up I will post pics. The carpet guys will be at my house next two days installing carpet and then we will be moving our stuff Thursday. I hope to get the wall mount installed Friday or Saturday.

[AdnanHfuda]

Originally Posted by Stang_Killer

Yes sir. Took delivery of it last Thursday. As soon as I get it hooked up I will post pics. The carpet guys will be at my house next two days installing carpet and then we will be moving our stuff Thursday. I hope to get the wall mount installed Friday or Saturday.

[FenwickHockey65]

Siiiigh.

Looking through old emails when I should be studying for Biology or Chemistry.

This school year isn't even over yet and I'm already thinking about stuff I should've done...but was too clueless and hesitant to do.

[WadeWilson]

Originally Posted by AdnanHfuda

It's sucked walking into the garage and seeing the big box knowing my tv was in it and not being able to take it out and hook it up. :(

gotta jump off here for a bit. My iPhone is down to 20%. Need to charge it. Later.

[zebra]

hey, X

i know it don't help you none, but now that i've drove Chris's car, i know for a fact that the LLt just wouldn't do it for me. heck a stock LS3 wouldn't even do it... but that's me - the guy who even wants his truck to go fast

[AdnanHfuda]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Siiiigh.

Looking through old emails when I should be studying for Biology or Chemistry.

This school year isn't even over yet and I'm already thinking about stuff I should've done...but was too clueless and hesitant to do.

in the same boat as you. might have to bribe a teacher today to write my evaluation forms for a trip that is a prerequisit for me getting my diploma

Originally Posted by Stang_Killer

It's sucked walking into the garage and seeing the big box knowing my tv was in it and not being able to take it out and hook it up. :(

gotta jump off here for a bit. My iPhone is down to 20%. Need to charge it. Later.

at least you have a TV to be anxious for

[Xanthos]

Originally Posted by zebra

hey, X

i know it don't help you none, but now that i've drove Chris's car, i know for a fact that the LLt just wouldn't do it for me. heck a stock LS3 wouldn't even do it... but that's me - the guy who even wants his truck to go fast

LMAO. Well, I drove a mostly stock LS3 (intake and axle-back, no tune) and I know for a fact that the LS3 would definitely do it for me in the power department.

The thing I'm trying to figure out is if I could get a V6 to that point.

Here's the rub:

............................LS....................................... 1SS
MSRP:............ 23,530.................................... 31,795
Supplier:.......... 23,080.................................... 31,112
Deposit:............. 500........................................ 500
GM Card:........... 375........................................ 375
DP:.................. 1000........................................ 500 (lower due to higher TTL)
Tot. Fin.:......... 21,275.................................... 29,737
Est. Pmt.:...... 350/mo.................................... 500/mo
Est. Ins.:........ 150/mo.................................... 225/mo
Est. Gas:....... 150/mo.................................... 325/mo
Tot./Mo:........... 650......................................... 1050

400 bucks a month is a lot - especially considering my condo (mortgage, HOA, utilities) costs right at 400/month depending on my electricity bill in a given month. And thats before you count in the higher costs for oil changes, brake pads, etc.

Its just a big difference. Right now I'm paying about 490/month total for vehicle expenses, so the V6 would be about 160 more and the V8 would be 560 more.

I dunno. Like I said, I drove the V6 and really enjoyed it. But there's no doubt that the V8 is faster. LMAO. Would I have fun with the V6? Definitely. Would it feel suboptimal compared to the SS? Most definitely. Would I be satisfied with that? I have no earthly idea.
- X

[TahoeCamaro]

Geez I'm tired. Well, night everyone!

[Xanthos]

Originally Posted by TahoeCamaro

Geez I'm tired. Well, night everyone!

Night TC.
- X

[Xanthos]

Photoshop of the evening:

Attachment 117890

Personally I think it looks a lot cleaner this way.
- X

[WadeWilson]

Originally Posted by Xanthos

LMAO. Well, I drove a mostly stock LS3 (intake and axle-back, no tune) and I know for a fact that the LS3 would definitely do it for me in the power department.

The thing I'm trying to figure out is if I could get a V6 to that point.

Here's the rub:

............................LS....................................... 1SS
MSRP:............ 23,530.................................... 31,795
Supplier:.......... 23,080.................................... 31,112
Deposit:............. 500........................................ 500
GM Card:........... 375........................................ 375
DP:.................. 1000........................................ 500 (lower due to higher TTL)
Tot. Fin.:......... 21,275.................................... 29,737
Est. Pmt.:...... 350/mo.................................... 500/mo
Est. Ins.:........ 150/mo.................................... 225/mo
Est. Gas:....... 150/mo.................................... 325/mo
Tot./Mo:........... 650......................................... 1050

400 bucks a month is a lot - especially considering my condo (mortgage, HOA, utilities) costs right at 400/month depending on my electricity bill in a given month. And thats before you count in the higher costs for oil changes, brake pads, etc.

Its just a big difference. Right now I'm paying about 490/month total for vehicle expenses, so the V6 would be about 160 more and the V8 would be 560 more.

I dunno. Like I said, I drove the V6 and really enjoyed it. But there's no doubt that the V8 is faster. LMAO. Would I have fun with the V6? Definitely. Would it feel suboptimal compared to the SS? Most definitely. Would I be satisfied with that? I have no earthly idea.
- X

At least you've taken the time to break it all out. That's much wiser than most people. The sticker on mine was $38,350 + 5k mark up. Yes I was one of the people who paid over what I should have but I wanted it and it was worth it to me. I put 10k down and $5,300 went towards taxes, title and registration. My payment is $670 a month and my insurance for the SS and 04 Impala is $150 a month. I wish my house payment was only $400. Mine is $1,550 including HOA fee. You're right though, $400 a month is a big hit. I thought briefly about getting the 1SS just to keep my payments down a little but nixed that quickly. Once I determined I could afford it without it putting me into a bind I went for what I had wanted all along. My fully loaded 2SS/RS with sunroof. Go with your gut bud and you should be good to
go

[Xanthos]

Originally Posted by Stang_Killer

At least you've taken the time to break it all out. That's much wiser than most people. The sticker on mine was $38,350 + 5k mark up. Yes I was one of the people who paid over what I should have but I wanted it and it was worth it to me. I put 10k down and $5,300 went towards taxes, title and registration. My payment is $670 a month and my insurance for the SS and 04 Impala is $150 a month. I wish my house payment was only $400. Mine is $1,550 including HOA fee. You're right though, $400 a month is a big hit. I thought briefly about getting the 1SS just to keep my payments down a little but nixed that quickly. Once I determined I could afford it without it putting me into a bind I went for what I had wanted all along. My fully loaded 2SS/RS with sunroof. Go with your gut bud and you should be good to
go

LMAO. Half my gut is telling me one thing, the other half another.
- X

[zebra]

Originally Posted by Xanthos

LMAO. Well, I drove a mostly stock LS3 (intake and axle-back, no tune) and I know for a fact that the LS3 would definitely do it for me in the power department.

The thing I'm trying to figure out is if I could get a V6 to that point.

Here's the rub:

............................LS....................................... 1SS
MSRP:............ 23,530.................................... 31,795
Supplier:.......... 23,080.................................... 31,112
Deposit:............. 500........................................ 500
GM Card:........... 375........................................ 375
DP:.................. 1000........................................ 500 (lower due to higher TTL)
Tot. Fin.:......... 21,275.................................... 29,737
Est. Pmt.:...... 350/mo.................................... 500/mo
Est. Ins.:........ 150/mo.................................... 225/mo
Est. Gas:....... 150/mo.................................... 325/mo
Tot./Mo:........... 650......................................... 1050

400 bucks a month is a lot - especially considering my condo (mortgage, HOA, utilities) costs right at 400/month depending on my electricity bill in a given month. And thats before you count in the higher costs for oil changes, brake pads, etc.

Its just a big difference. Right now I'm paying about 490/month total for vehicle expenses, so the V6 would be about 160 more and the V8 would be 560 more.

I dunno. Like I said, I drove the V6 and really enjoyed it. But there's no doubt that the V8 is faster. LMAO. Would I have fun with the V6? Definitely. Would it feel suboptimal compared to the SS? Most definitely. Would I be satisfied with that? I have no earthly idea.
- X

oh, i wasn't trying to talk you out of the v6. financially, it makes much more sense & i'm also glad that you broke it all down to consider the all-around monetary differences between the two. please don't fall into the current American mentality of 'oh, i gotta get the biggest & bestest all while driving myself to bankruptcy'

i only expressed my view as coming from a "i'm getting this car to go balls to the wall" which is much different than "i'm getting this car to have fun"

you need to do what you can afford & make the most of it. either route will have you grinnin like a school girl

Originally Posted by Xanthos

Photoshop of the evening:

Personally I think it looks a lot cleaner this way.
- X

mail slot & fog delete...
i might could go for that. mail slot delete's already on my list