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Century Coronado Cardel wrote:
I am 38
years old and I currently own 2 boats, right now...a 1999 Malibu
V-Drive and a Classic 1986 Century Coronado Cardel.


'86 is now "classic"?

wow.

i will say my 83 ChrisCraft scorpion is a tough little boat, it was
well taken care of when I got it last year, and it's always on the
trailer when not in use. I mean, I don't park it in a slip to sit most
of the summer. But that boat is SOLID! and even though it needs some
wax, the gelcoat is still in great shape.

I've had three boats in my live, a 14 ft Jon boat which doesn't count.
a '64 Chris Craft Cavalier (wood) and this Scorpion.

I'm not saying there's not other quality brands out there, but If I get
another boat, it will probably be another Chris.

BUT!
Anyhow. I always looked at multiple engines was there is two of
everything.

Two engines, two outdrives, double the consumption, and could be twice
the head aches.

YMMV

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"Century Coronado Cardel" wrote in message
oups.com...
"GM owns Saab and at least 25% of Toyota. "

Are you sure about the 25% Toyota ownership. I know they have a joint
venture in California, and a shared R&D deal, but I don't think GM owns any
part of Toyota. With SAAB you are dead-on, and it has proved to be a
disaster.

1 or 2 engines ... this is the question !
 

"John Wentworth" wrote in message
. ..

"Century Coronado Cardel" wrote in message
oups.com...
"GM owns Saab and at least 25% of Toyota. "

Are you sure about the 25% Toyota ownership. I know they have a joint
venture in California, and a shared R&D deal, but I don't think GM owns
any part of Toyota. With SAAB you are dead-on, and it has proved to be a
disaster.


I believe GM has an interest in Isuzu. The Duromax diesel is an Isuzu
design.

Eisboch

1 or 2 engines ... this is the question !
 

On Wed, 9 Aug 2006 00:44:06 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:


"John Wentworth" wrote in message
...

"Century Coronado Cardel" wrote in message
oups.com...
"GM owns Saab and at least 25% of Toyota. "

Are you sure about the 25% Toyota ownership. I know they have a joint
venture in California, and a shared R&D deal, but I don't think GM owns
any part of Toyota. With SAAB you are dead-on, and it has proved to be a
disaster.


I believe GM has an interest in Isuzu. The Duromax diesel is an Isuzu
design.

Eisboch

Speaking of which, the service manager at my GMC place, when I asked about
the GMC diesel pickup, advised me not to get one because the Isuzu engine
was a piece of crap,
--
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***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************

John

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"JohnH" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 9 Aug 2006 00:44:06 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:


"John Wentworth" wrote in message
m...

"Century Coronado Cardel" wrote in message
oups.com...
"GM owns Saab and at least 25% of Toyota. "

Are you sure about the 25% Toyota ownership. I know they have a joint
venture in California, and a shared R&D deal, but I don't think GM owns
any part of Toyota. With SAAB you are dead-on, and it has proved to be a
disaster.


I believe GM has an interest in Isuzu. The Duromax diesel is an Isuzu
design.

Eisboch

Speaking of which, the service manager at my GMC place, when I asked
about
the GMC diesel pickup, advised me not to get one because the Isuzu engine
was a piece of crap,
--
******************************************
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************

John

Speaking as the owner of a Chevy diesel pickup, my engine has been great.
With my slide in truck camper, over 8200 miles of alaska travel I averaged
15 mpg with a high of 16.9 mpg at 55 mph and about 13.5 doing 75 returning
on I-5. Izuz is the largest manufacturer of diesels in the world.

1 or 2 engines ... this is the question !
 

On Wed, 09 Aug 2006 17:56:30 GMT, "Calif Bill"
wrote:


"JohnH" wrote in message
.. .
On Wed, 9 Aug 2006 00:44:06 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:


"John Wentworth" wrote in message
om...

"Century Coronado Cardel" wrote in message
oups.com...
"GM owns Saab and at least 25% of Toyota. "

Are you sure about the 25% Toyota ownership. I know they have a joint
venture in California, and a shared R&D deal, but I don't think GM owns
any part of Toyota. With SAAB you are dead-on, and it has proved to be a
disaster.


I believe GM has an interest in Isuzu. The Duromax diesel is an Isuzu
design.

Eisboch

Speaking of which, the service manager at my GMC place, when I asked
about
the GMC diesel pickup, advised me not to get one because the Isuzu engine
was a piece of crap,
--
******************************************
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************

John

Speaking as the owner of a Chevy diesel pickup, my engine has been great.
With my slide in truck camper, over 8200 miles of alaska travel I averaged
15 mpg with a high of 16.9 mpg at 55 mph and about 13.5 doing 75 returning
on I-5. Izuz is the largest manufacturer of diesels in the world.


I wonder if you've been quite lucky or if Ronnie was BS'ing me? Or, maybe
they've gotten a lot better. I'll admit that his comment was made several
years ago. It just stuck!
--
******************************************
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************

John

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"JohnH" wrote in message
...

I wonder if you've been quite lucky or if Ronnie was BS'ing me? Or, maybe
they've gotten a lot better. I'll admit that his comment was made several
years ago. It just stuck!


From the research I have done, and people I know that have them, the Duramax
is an excellent engine .

Eisboch

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"JohnH" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 09 Aug 2006 17:56:30 GMT, "Calif Bill"
wrote:


"JohnH" wrote in message
. ..
On Wed, 9 Aug 2006 00:44:06 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:


"John Wentworth" wrote in message
news:laydnbkYK_s3rETZnZ2dnUVZ_uWdnZ2d@comcast. com...

"Century Coronado Cardel" wrote in message
oups.com...
"GM owns Saab and at least 25% of Toyota. "

Are you sure about the 25% Toyota ownership. I know they have a joint
venture in California, and a shared R&D deal, but I don't think GM
owns
any part of Toyota. With SAAB you are dead-on, and it has proved to be
a
disaster.


I believe GM has an interest in Isuzu. The Duromax diesel is an Isuzu
design.

Eisboch

Speaking of which, the service manager at my GMC place, when I asked
about
the GMC diesel pickup, advised me not to get one because the Isuzu
engine
was a piece of crap,
--
******************************************
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************

John

Speaking as the owner of a Chevy diesel pickup, my engine has been great.
With my slide in truck camper, over 8200 miles of alaska travel I averaged
15 mpg with a high of 16.9 mpg at 55 mph and about 13.5 doing 75 returning
on I-5. Izuz is the largest manufacturer of diesels in the world.


I wonder if you've been quite lucky or if Ronnie was BS'ing me? Or, maybe
they've gotten a lot better. I'll admit that his comment was made several
years ago. It just stuck!
--
******************************************
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************

John

Mine is a 2004, and I have 42k miles on it. There was a problem several
years ago with either a gasket or headbolts, do not remember which. Buddy
has a 2004 and he towed his 27' 5th wheel and has maybe 25 miles and no
problems.

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"Calif Bill" wrote in message
nk.net...

"JohnH" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 09 Aug 2006 17:56:30 GMT, "Calif Bill"
wrote:


"JohnH" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 9 Aug 2006 00:44:06 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:


"John Wentworth" wrote in message
news:laydnbkYK_s3rETZnZ2dnUVZ_uWdnZ2d@comcast .com...

"Century Coronado Cardel" wrote in
message
oups.com...
"GM owns Saab and at least 25% of Toyota. "

Are you sure about the 25% Toyota ownership. I know they have a joint
venture in California, and a shared R&D deal, but I don't think GM
owns
any part of Toyota. With SAAB you are dead-on, and it has proved to
be a
disaster.


I believe GM has an interest in Isuzu. The Duromax diesel is an Isuzu
design.

Eisboch

Speaking of which, the service manager at my GMC place, when I asked
about
the GMC diesel pickup, advised me not to get one because the Isuzu
engine
was a piece of crap,
--
******************************************
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************

John

Speaking as the owner of a Chevy diesel pickup, my engine has been great.
With my slide in truck camper, over 8200 miles of alaska travel I
averaged
15 mpg with a high of 16.9 mpg at 55 mph and about 13.5 doing 75
returning
on I-5. Izuz is the largest manufacturer of diesels in the world.


I wonder if you've been quite lucky or if Ronnie was BS'ing me? Or, maybe
they've gotten a lot better. I'll admit that his comment was made several
years ago. It just stuck!
--
******************************************
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************

John

Mine is a 2004, and I have 42k miles on it. There was a problem several
years ago with either a gasket or headbolts, do not remember which. Buddy
has a 2004 and he towed his 27' 5th wheel and has maybe 25 miles and no
problems.


The problems were prior to the 2004 year.

1 or 2 engines ... this is the question !
 

"Eisboch" wrote in message
...

"John Wentworth" wrote in message
. ..

"Century Coronado Cardel" wrote in message
oups.com...
"GM owns Saab and at least 25% of Toyota. "

Are you sure about the 25% Toyota ownership. I know they have a joint
venture in California, and a shared R&D deal, but I don't think GM owns
any part of Toyota. With SAAB you are dead-on, and it has proved to be a
disaster.


I believe GM has an interest in Isuzu. The Duromax diesel is an Isuzu
design.

Eisboch


I think they have 50% ownership. the Chevy Luv P/U was an Izuzu.