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On Mon, 08 May 2017 09:02:18 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
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On Mon 08 May 2017 01:31:03a, Micky told us...

A friend of mine is after me to buy a new car** and she found the
Buick Cascada. I've wanted a Buick for a long time, because I
like GM cars, but the Chevy I-forget-the-model-name was so cheap.
Bucket seats but not even a center console. And I've avoided Ford
and rice-burners. And the Cadillac seemed showy, so that left
a Buick. And the Skylark was beautful (And my Buick was okay
too. I forget its model name. Centurion?)

But the Cascada comes standard with 20" wheels, and they say that
like it's a good thing. Well if you're in the Gran Prix races,
I'm sure it's a good thing, but I like a comfortable ride. They
don't even mention smaller optional wheels (although I'm sure I
could get them if I pay someone to go to the Chevy dealer and get
them there.

(It also has "sport-tuned suspension" I don't want that either,
but I suspect it's not like a violin that you can retune to
something else.

It also comes with a black top, no other choice given. Don't
these
designers ever drive the cars they design? It's like the
charge-card email notifications all over again. (I had two
convertibles with black tops. When the second one needed a new
top, I changed to green, to match the turquoise car, which was imo
primarily green, and it was much better. Since then I've had tan,
a rather light version of tan.)

I suppose if I order the card before it's built, I can get a tan
top,
and they probably "won't charge me much extra", but any
negotiation on the price will be over.

I've never bought a new car, but the idea was to get what I
wanted, not what I don't want. For $35,000 dollars, which I
gather is not much these days, but they don't offer to let me
spend more and get what I want.

**and indeed it will be possible to get a 7-year old car like I
like, but v. hard I think to get a 3, 4, or 5 year old car,
because they stopped making Sebrings, Solara convertibles, and
maybe only Mustangs are left.

Any other new or late model American convertibles bigger than a
Miata for sale these days?? At least as big as a mustang.

So far you haven't really asked a atruly relevnant question. You
should probably research various dealers yourself. It just might
provide more insight. Or, if you're really serious aboaut buying a
car, you could always consult a broker. They are generally impartial
and have a wealth of inforomation.
Buying a Cascada in North America you are buying an orphan - parts
will be special order only in most cases, and virtually unavailable on
the used market. In Europe the Astra J is a common car - as a Ope; or
Vauxhall - and down under as a Holden. In North America it is a
rarity.

If you want a GM convertible, SERIOUSLY look at the Camaro. However, I
would buy a Mustang over a Camaro in a heartbeat. The 'stang with a V6
would make a decent car, not expensive to maintain, not expensive to
insure, or to feed. It also maintains it's value.

Naaaa....get a convertable Lambo. They are much more fun.