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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 07:06 AM
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For all the Alpha owners on this forum.....I would like to know if you have had any issues.....I mean anything, even a little squeak! If I decide to purchase one and trade my H3 Lux, I don't want to get another one with issues......so please any info would be great!!!!!
 
Old Jan 17, 2008 | 07:14 AM
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At delivery.

Front end needed alignment.
Drivers Information Center had to be replaced.

Since (and its only been 3 weeks) no issues.

I do have a bit of a belt squeak at idle but I haven't taken it in to the dealer yet.
 
Old Jan 17, 2008 | 09:10 AM
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developed a very loud belt squeak after 13000 miles (last week) took it in to dealer, they said power steering pully alighnment needed adjustment, 45 minutes later no more squeak and a free car wash.
 
Old Jan 17, 2008 | 09:14 AM
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nothing so far, 2100 miles
 
Old Jan 17, 2008 | 10:52 AM
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Almost 5000 trouble free miles here.
 
Old Jan 17, 2008 | 10:55 AM
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Nada here - 4200 miles.
 
Old Jan 17, 2008 | 12:27 PM
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Good to know....!!!! and how about your gas mileage.....???? I've heard anywhere from 13 to 17.5mpg....
 
Old Jan 17, 2008 | 12:32 PM
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- pully squeak issue...resolved in a few hours
- potential steering shaft issue, but it hasnt been warm enough nor do i haveenough milesfor me to get a good feel
- mileage: float around 12-13 city, 16 hwy

loving the added juice!
 
Old Jan 17, 2008 | 01:16 PM
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hovers around 13/city (that's using a lot of the V8 when you don't need to, but want to ) and 16-17 when I'm on the highway.
 
Old Jan 17, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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15 mpg
 



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