Ok, down to the wire.... '08 or '09
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Ok, down to the wire.... '08 or '09
No i can't wait.. its gotta be done now.. most of the dealers have '09's lots of '08s left..
Since I am a newbie to this but by no means a dummy.. could you guys/gals point out to me the advantages of each? I heard that the new engine is better in the '09? The gearing is a bit shorter for better torque?
Getting an '09 this early in '08.. how is that gonna help/hurt me?
Still not too crazy about the instrument cluster on the new ones... The body is fine, the color I would get would be either the new Crystal white, Sunlight silver or Diamond Grey Metallic..
The 08s have a 3500 dollar rebate on them..
is there something absolutly compelling that would make me choose one or the other?
I do like the fact that I could get a Grand touring in an '09 WITHOUT a sunroof but how feasible it would be to find one like that??
Thanks for you help!!
Pete
Since I am a newbie to this but by no means a dummy.. could you guys/gals point out to me the advantages of each? I heard that the new engine is better in the '09? The gearing is a bit shorter for better torque?
Getting an '09 this early in '08.. how is that gonna help/hurt me?
Still not too crazy about the instrument cluster on the new ones... The body is fine, the color I would get would be either the new Crystal white, Sunlight silver or Diamond Grey Metallic..
The 08s have a 3500 dollar rebate on them..
is there something absolutly compelling that would make me choose one or the other?
I do like the fact that I could get a Grand touring in an '09 WITHOUT a sunroof but how feasible it would be to find one like that??
Thanks for you help!!
Pete
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You can get more than 3500 off a 2008 if you put some effort into negotiating.
The 2009 doesn't have a new engine; it has some slightly different gearing and some tweaks. The 2009's are more of a facelift than a major redesign. Read well, and wait for others to post.
The 2009 doesn't have a new engine; it has some slightly different gearing and some tweaks. The 2009's are more of a facelift than a major redesign. Read well, and wait for others to post.
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the 09 has a 3rd oil injector in the rotor housings. better lubrication, better engine life.
04-08 has a 100k mile warranty on the engine to compensate for the lack of a 3rd oil injector.
the gearing difference isnt large. you could put 225/40s (afaik) or 245/35s tires on and achieve the same effect. put on 17" rims and double the effect!
the 04-08 exterior looks better. the 09 has indash navigation and a touchscreen media center. 04-08 has a better steering wheel. 09 has the r3 model for really nice recaro seats. instrument cluster is shitty in 09.
my advice:
go for 08 sport model. with the money you save go to a custom upholstery shop and have them put leather in. wait for the metra double din dash replacement unit to come out and put a touchscreen nav and media center. in the end, you'll have a nicer stereo, nicer leather, and more cash. find a low mileage used 08 for increased money savings.
04-08 has a 100k mile warranty on the engine to compensate for the lack of a 3rd oil injector.
the gearing difference isnt large. you could put 225/40s (afaik) or 245/35s tires on and achieve the same effect. put on 17" rims and double the effect!
the 04-08 exterior looks better. the 09 has indash navigation and a touchscreen media center. 04-08 has a better steering wheel. 09 has the r3 model for really nice recaro seats. instrument cluster is shitty in 09.
my advice:
go for 08 sport model. with the money you save go to a custom upholstery shop and have them put leather in. wait for the metra double din dash replacement unit to come out and put a touchscreen nav and media center. in the end, you'll have a nicer stereo, nicer leather, and more cash. find a low mileage used 08 for increased money savings.
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I personaly wouldn't recommend a car tha has been sitting on a lot for 700 days that is ALMOST CERTAINLY has a warranty that has already starterd. I wouldn't bet there are many 07's that have NOT been reported as sold...
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