# :tdown: to Mike Smith GMC/Buick/Pontiac **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [April 23, 2007, 12:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tdown-to-mike-smith-gmc-buick-pontiac/28128 "2007-04-23T12:36:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![ugo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ugo/32/7430_2.png) [@ugo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ugo)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tdown-to-mike-smith-gmc-buick-pontiac/28128/41 "2007-04-23T14:14:56Z")
[quote=“MidgeX,post:24,topic:28128"”] wait didnt u buy a gto like 2 months ago, what happened [/quote] Ya, I guess I missed that also. Damn, We never even got to run. Why did you dump the GTO? ---
**Author:** ![SI01](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/si01/32/7187_2.png) [@SI01](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SI01)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 2:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tdown-to-mike-smith-gmc-buick-pontiac/28128/42 "2007-04-23T14:23:09Z")
[quote=“02CelicaGt,post:2,topic:28128"”] Why would they give you a full tank of gas? [/quote] I’ve worked for two dealership groups. Both fill every car (new or used) up before delivery. It’s not uncommon. ---
**Author:** ![Jon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3bc359/32.png) [@Jon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jon)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 2:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tdown-to-mike-smith-gmc-buick-pontiac/28128/43 "2007-04-23T14:30:52Z")
[quote=“strokingnova,post:40,topic:28128"”] what kind of truck you get [/quote] :word: No polls this time around? I’m shocked.:biglaugh: ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Stevil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@Dr.Stevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dr.Stevil)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 2:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tdown-to-mike-smith-gmc-buick-pontiac/28128/44 "2007-04-23T14:35:43Z")
when did you trade in the car? I thought most dealerships have a return policy (within 3 days or something). I’d return the thing, honestly and go someplace else. A good dealership is hard to find ---
**Author:** ![Anonymity](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/anonymity/32/7215_2.png) [@Anonymity](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Anonymity)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 2:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tdown-to-mike-smith-gmc-buick-pontiac/28128/45 "2007-04-23T14:38:34Z")
Didnt you go there becuase it we the “best deal” and now… ---
**Author:** ![dubbin91](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecccb3/32.png) [@dubbin91](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dubbin91)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tdown-to-mike-smith-gmc-buick-pontiac/28128/46 "2007-04-23T14:40:19Z")
call and ask for the owner, the truck should have been cleaned, half tank of gas, and no broken head light. ---
**Author:** ![Rx3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rx3/32/7194_2.png) [@Rx3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Rx3)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 2:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tdown-to-mike-smith-gmc-buick-pontiac/28128/47 "2007-04-23T14:44:56Z")
[quote=“Anonymity,post:45,topic:28128"”] Didnt you go there becuase it we the “best deal” and now… [/quote] So much for a “deal” at the "deal"ership. :biglaugh: ---
**Author:** ![MikeRi24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/57b2e6/32.png) [@MikeRi24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MikeRi24)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 2:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tdown-to-mike-smith-gmc-buick-pontiac/28128/48 "2007-04-23T14:47:24Z")
i got rid of the GTO because i was getting too much unwanted attention (getting pulled over for literally no legit reason), i wanted to save some money, and get something i felt comfortable with. that all being said, i’ve also changed my priorities since buying the GTO and realized that a “toy” is not important now, and finishing school, getting a real job and moving out on my own is. I’m also a truck person at heart, so i picked up a 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD. it has all the goodies on it, and i really like it. i know i have really no use for a 2500, but they gave me more for my car than i got it for, and lowered my payments. now, here comes the :bloated: part: it has the big 8.1 with the Allison transmission in it. again, i have no use for this, but the thing gets between 11 and 14 mpg in the city and on the highway with the cruise set at 70, it gets a consistent ~24 mpg. I shit you not. and its better than what i was getting in the GTO (also doesnt need 93 gas). i feel more at home in a truck, and i love this thing thus far. it also does some pretty sweet burnouts lol ![http://a537.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/13/l_1f7c8de703f6baceb3108167783fee70.jpg](http://a537.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/13/l_1f7c8de703f6baceb3108167783fee70.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 2:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tdown-to-mike-smith-gmc-buick-pontiac/28128/49 "2007-04-23T14:53:21Z")
that thing is bigger than your house ---
**Author:** ![ImportMuscle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/importmuscle/32/7615_2.png) [@ImportMuscle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ImportMuscle)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 2:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tdown-to-mike-smith-gmc-buick-pontiac/28128/50 "2007-04-23T14:54:24Z")
:tup: ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 3:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tdown-to-mike-smith-gmc-buick-pontiac/28128/51 "2007-04-23T15:05:05Z")
[quote=“FormulaLS1,post:6,topic:28128"”] Not to mention you can’t prove that it was cracked when they inspected it. [/quote] True fact right there. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Russian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the_russian/32/7414_2.png) [@The\_Russian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The_Russian)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 3:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tdown-to-mike-smith-gmc-buick-pontiac/28128/52 "2007-04-23T15:12:04Z")
Nice Truck 502 ftw. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 3:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tdown-to-mike-smith-gmc-buick-pontiac/28128/53 "2007-04-23T15:36:40Z")
[quote=“MikeRi24,post:48,topic:28128"”] i got rid of the GTO because i was getting too much unwanted attention (getting pulled over for literally no legit reason), i wanted to save some money, and get something i felt comfortable with. that all being said, i’ve also changed my priorities since buying the GTO and realized that a “toy” is not important now, and finishing school, getting a real job and moving out on my own is. I’m also a truck person at heart, so i picked up a 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD. it has all the goodies on it, and i really like it. i know i have really no use for a 2500, but they gave me more for my car than i got it for, and lowered my payments. now, here comes the :bloated: part: it has the big 8.1 with the Allison transmission in it. again, i have no use for this, but the thing gets between 11 and 14 mpg in the city and on the highway with the cruise set at 70, it gets a consistent ~24 mpg. I shit you not. and its better than what i was getting in the GTO (also doesnt need 93 gas). i feel more at home in a truck, and i love this thing thus far. it also does some pretty sweet burnouts lol [/quote] Granted it’s human nature to do what you want and justify it with logic, you sir are the king of this. Have fun getting an average of 10 mpg in a big ass work truck that you have absolutely no need or use for. 😛 /hate. Nice truck. ---
**Author:** ![Shockwave179](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shockwave179/32/7496_2.png) [@Shockwave179](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shockwave179)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 3:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tdown-to-mike-smith-gmc-buick-pontiac/28128/54 "2007-04-23T15:37:36Z")
Nice truck, but damn dude from now on just deal with your own issues and don’t post them online… ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 3:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tdown-to-mike-smith-gmc-buick-pontiac/28128/55 "2007-04-23T15:40:19Z")
Do you actually need a truck like that ? or do you just enjoy throwing away money on gas… ---
**Author:** ![sureshot007](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sureshot007/32/7345_2.png) [@sureshot007](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sureshot007)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 3:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tdown-to-mike-smith-gmc-buick-pontiac/28128/56 "2007-04-23T15:40:47Z")
[quote=“MikeRi24,post:48,topic:28128"”] … i wanted to **save some money** , …i’ve also changed my priorities since buying the GTO and realized that **a “toy” is not important now** , and finishing school, getting a real job and **moving out on my own** is…i have no use for this, but the thing gets between **11 and 14 mpg** in the city… [/quote] Ok, so you wanted to save some money, not have a “toy”, be able to afford to live on your own. How does a _new_ heavy duty 8.1L truck that gets 11mpg satisfy any of those? You should have bought a used honda. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 3:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tdown-to-mike-smith-gmc-buick-pontiac/28128/57 "2007-04-23T15:42:44Z")
Finishing school = Drive Honda or some beater ---
**Author:** ![AngryHero](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/angryhero/32/7495_2.png) [@AngryHero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AngryHero)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 3:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tdown-to-mike-smith-gmc-buick-pontiac/28128/58 "2007-04-23T15:45:45Z")
[quote=“sureshot007,post:56,topic:28128"”] Ok, so you wanted to save some money, not have a “toy”, be able to afford to live on your own. How does a _new_ heavy duty 8.1L truck that gets 11mpg satisfy any of those? You should have bought a used honda. [/quote] I want to put mike on my ignore list but watching such an idiot makes me laugh:lol: ---
**Author:** ![Rx3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rx3/32/7194_2.png) [@Rx3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Rx3)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 3:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tdown-to-mike-smith-gmc-buick-pontiac/28128/59 "2007-04-23T15:47:42Z")
[quote=“sureshot007,post:56,topic:28128"”] Ok, so you wanted to save some money, not have a “toy”, be able to afford to live on your own. How does a _new_ heavy duty 8.1L truck that gets 11mpg satisfy any of those? You should have bought a used honda. [/quote] That would make sense. Why would he do that? ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 3:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tdown-to-mike-smith-gmc-buick-pontiac/28128/60 "2007-04-23T15:50:11Z")
All I know is that this is a direct result of not posting a poll seeking guidance. Maybe you are awful at making decisions on your own… On a better note…it would be a perfect tow rig…how much to borrow it for a weekend 🙂 [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tdown-to-mike-smith-gmc-buick-pontiac/28128.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tdown-to-mike-smith-gmc-buick-pontiac/28128.md?page=4)