My 2000SSEi Experience (beyond frustration)
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I've also had more problems than I should for a 55,000 mile car (fuel pump, lower intake gasket, tramsmission pressure solenoid, seat heater, wheel bearing, steering wheel sensor
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Man, these cars are plagued with problems. I have lost both back windows, I have a leaking door seal, leaking trunk, the motors on the front windows are going out, gonna try a swap for the back window motors as they are both still good. Oil pressure sending unit, some kind of trippy shift problems around 50 to 60 mph, but when I kick it to shift it goes away, This is so disgusting, I hate to say it but it'* no wonder GM is going so downhill. Were all these cars made on Friday at beer 30 or what??
It really is disheartening but I can't complain much. I just really hate to see such a sexy, powerful beast of a car have so many problems. I feel ya on that love hate relationship thing cause I got one too. I'm just gonna drive mine till the wheels fall off.
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Tim
It really is disheartening but I can't complain much. I just really hate to see such a sexy, powerful beast of a car have so many problems. I feel ya on that love hate relationship thing cause I got one too. I'm just gonna drive mine till the wheels fall off.
Good luck,
Tim
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What'* the status on the replacement engine?
Anyway, quick summary. I bought the engine from Ed Morad for $950, had the dealer install for $1500. Orig price quote was $1300 but I had them replace the Pressure Control Solenoid (was having THAT tranny problem too) and the oil pan (Ed said they lose their seal...so I figured I'd get it taken care of for cheap when the engine was out of the car).
So now the results. The car actually feels much better than before. The engine is much quieter than my old one, and the new PCS seemed to fix my tranny problem...so the car rides much smoother now. All in all, it looks like the dealer did a good job on the install. I was expecting the worst. No leaks, rides smooth and purrs like a kitten on extacy.
So now I need to decide if I dump the car while it is riding so wonderfully...or if I keep it until the next major repair.
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