Pontiac Montana 1999-2005 Crystal Headlights Amber

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Pontiac Montana 1999-2005 Crystal Headlights Amber Feature

• These lights were specifically designed to replace your stock ones directly, without the need to drill.
• Have been individually tested to function legally by meeting both the federal and international standards.
• Unlike other factory applications, these headlights offer a more refined and intense radiance of beam.
• Built with high quality clear lens for pristine clear illumination, while at the same time reducing stress amongst the eye.
• Was created with not beauty in mind, but with the intention of outperforming the competition.

The GMC marque was created in 1912 and since then has exclusively sold trucks. Give GM credit for staying true to the same, proven formula for the past century and although most of GMC’s offerings have been nothing more than rebadged Chevrolets, they have resisted selling passenger cars. Even during tough economic times along with periods of spiked fuel prices, walk into a GMC dealer and you‘d only see pickup trucks, vans, and SUV‘s. The last decade has brought much change to the brand- firstly being consolidated into the same dealer network as Pontiac and Buick, then being only one of four brands to survive GM’s restructuring, and then selling a vehicle such as the Acadia.

Even though the Acadia may look like a typical SUV- it really was something new for GMC. It was the first unibody vehicle to wear the three-letter badge, as well as the first front wheel drive vehicle and crossover, to do so as well. Times certainly are a changing. The Acadia had the daunting task to replace several vehicles in the lineup: the outdated Safari minivan, archaic Envoy, and the Pontiac Montana SV6. No small feat, and a gamble that could have cost GMC its livelihood. With all that pressure, how does the Acadia stack up?

From the moment you first drive the Acadia it’s obvious that it’s eons more advanced than the old truck based Envoy and Jimmy. Unlike its brutish predecessors, the Acadia is not a chore to drive. The powertrain is an ideal match for this vehicle. The 3.6 liter V6 is pulled directly from the acclaimed Cadillac CTS and is responsive, smooth, and powerful. The highest output is an admirable 280 horsepower. Accelerating onto a freeway is not at all intimidating and the truck…er….SUV gets to 70mph with no trouble. Full throttle accelerations provide almost g-force inducing output and the engine never felt strained. With AWD- there was no torque steer, although front-wheel drive is standard. The Acadia is rated to tow an impressive and very truck-like 5,200 pounds

But this much power comes with a price, and fuel economy does suffer. The EPA rates the Acadia at 17mpg in the city and 24 on the highway.  At freeway speeds I averaged a decent 23mpg but in mixed city driving that plummeted to a dismal 17mpg average.

The six-speed automatic is perfectly teamed to the engine. Shifts are well-timed and silky smooth. Only when slowing down and suddenly pushing the accelerator hard does the transmission ever seem confused, otherwise it is very capable at sending the right amount of power to all four wheels. There is a manual mode, controlled by a switch on the side of the gear selector, that is very useful when on steep downhill grades. Otherwise, the transmission was so well sorted that it was easier to just let it do its job. This is a powertrain other manufacturers would kill for.

One big surprise for a taller vehicle was the Acadia’s handling. Granted, this is technically a crossover and not a true truck based SUV, but the center of gravity is still higher than most cars. What was really unexpected is how well the Acadia holds the road. Sure, it’ll never be a rally car, but considering that there’s 4600lbs. of metal being flung around the corners, the Acadia remained firmly planted on the road and continually felt secure. It never felt tipsy or clumsy. In fact, it’s one of the few SUV’s I’ve driven that inspired confidence around curves and was actually fun. For the first time, I really enjoyed scooting around the infamous Mulholland Dr. in an SUV. Go figure? One downside was that the steering felt non-communicative through turns and was very light, offering little feedback.

The supple ride was also another unforeseen characteristic of the Acadia. As mentioned, the vehicle never leaned in turns, and at the same time offered a stable ride that absorbed most of Southern California’s notorious potholes. It never felt harsh and was well tuned to handle most road imperfections. There was some noise that would kick up from the suspension – but in the scheme of things, that was just a misdemeanor.

Okay, so it’s fast, handles well, and behaves more like a car than an SUV. So far so good, but how does it go filling in the shoes of those [thankfully] defunct minivans?

As good as the Acadia is, this is the part when the kinks in the armor begin to shine through. Upfront the story is excellent- there’s loads of leg, knee, shoulder, and head room (or any other body parts you wish to add). It’s a relaxing and comfortable place to pass the hours. Both seats are power operated as well as heated. However, working back to the middle row is where things take a not-so-flowery turn. The two center-row seats have a number of manual adjustments and can slide back and forward as well as recline. But the seat bottom cushion is way too low, forcing the passengers to feel like they’re sitting on the floor with their knees to their chins. And the story only gets worse in the third row as passengers are forced to sit in the same position, but knee room is also hindered by the backs of the middle row seats. Due to a high roof line, headroom is sufficient throughout the entire cabin. In all fairness, most of the Acadia’s competitors have the same issues and the third row is typically best left for children. If you need more space, suck up your pride and get a legitimate minivan.

Otherwise, the Acadia can, and will, carry seven passengers in moderate comfort. The first two rows of seats are bucket, the rear being a bench for three, and are cloaked in a nice svelte leather. The front seats are pleasant to sit in, however do lack side bolstering and are rather flat. Entry and exit are easy, with four wide doors, and the middle row seats can be forgiven for some of their sins as they not only flip out-of-the-way, but also do a neat trick by collapsing into themselves like an accordion, providing a generous opening to the third row. Folding them up and placing them back to the original, upright position is a piece of cake. Second row passengers are also treated to separate ventilation controls and a radio with AUX for headphones.

All five back seats fold flat to add more versatility to the already generous cargo area. Once folded, the back could be used as a bed or can accommodate large items with no trouble. The opening is commodious and the liftgate swings up high and doesn’t impede loading. Opening and closing it can be done manually, or by the power buttons located on the remote keyless fob or by a button on the inside of the hatch.

When situated in the elevated driving position, the driver faces an expanse of minescule, look-a-like buttons for the radio, automatic climate control, and other vehicle systems. It seems a little overwhelming at first, but makes sense after a while and most switches are intuitive. The HVAC controls are mounted a little low, but otherwise are easy to operate and set to the desired settings. Three air vents rest above the dash and may look a little overdone at first, but the middle one blows directly into the back seats (they also have their own roof mounted air vents). Overall, it’s quick and easy to cool the cavernous interior on a hot day. The radio is the standard GM unit, found in many other models, which means its user-friendly controls with turn knobs for volume and tuning. Sound quality is excellent through the Bose audio system.

The USB inlet is strangely located on the side of the storage bin near the base of the windshield. It’s a very long reach (I had a hard time even with my orangutan arms) and is impossible to see from the driver seat. This location is not apparent and requires blindly trying to force the USB cable into the slot. Closing the compartment is impossible with the cord hanging out, causing the lid to remain open within the driver’s view.  It’s distracting and a glaring design oversight.  Aside from those antics, that storage compartment is handy for sunglasses and is lined in a soft velour. Other storage compartments abound throughout the interior.

With the exception of the USB outlet, the car’s ergonomics are solid and easy to adjust to. The deeply set gauges are clear and easy to read. All of them, along with most buttons in the cabin, are backlit in a read hue (ala Pontiac) and to me personally, it isn’t the easiest color to read at a glance. The Acadia is the first car I’ve seen in a long time with a gauge for battery output. In an age when even temperature gauges are being deleted from many cars, it was refreshing to see a full instrument panel like back in the old days, even if knowing the amp readings serve little purpose.

The steering wheel tilts and telescopes, but the rim is very thin and there are no grips. Also, it feels very course to have in your hands. Actually, even with the upscale chrome and satin nickel surfaces, interior workmanship remains one of the Acadia’s biggest faults. The quality of the plastics in the entire cabin overall are low- feeling cheap and brittle. Some of them, especially around the console, have sharp edges and don’t have even cuts. Without exaggerating, they could pierce roaming fingers. Lastly, not all pieces fit together well and some seem loose and flimsy. These were once common issues on most GM products and the new restyled 2013 Acadia promises to address these quality concerns. Lets hope so as it’s unacceptable at this price point.

Visibility is decent all around with a clear view of the road through the large windshield and relatively thin, and non obtrusive, roof pillars. Even though the rear windows are large, it’s a long way back behind the third row seat and parallel parking can be daunting in this large vehicle. Luckily, there is a sensor that lets out an audible alert if an object is directly behind the car, along with another very neat trick- a back-up camera that is integrated in the rear view mirror that appears anytime the car is in reverse. Because the Acadia is large and maneuverability can be tough- this came in very handy. I’m often against this added technology, especially in smaller cars, but it’s necessary in something as large as the Acadia and was extremely helpful.  More traditionally, the side mirrors are large and well-shaped- providing a clear view around the car.

Even though the Acadia has remained essentially unchanged for six model years, it still looks fresh. It’s a purposeful shape and there’s restrained, tasteful touches of chrome throughout. I found the detailed projector headlamps and prominent GMC grille quite attractive, although the back is a little nondescript. The five spoke 19’’ aluminum wheels had an industrial appearance and complemented the overall look of the car. The style can be a little misleading- visually  the raked windshield and rear spoiler make the large 200.1 inch long body seem smaller than it is. But unlike many crossovers, the Acadia proudly sports the classic two-box, flat-sided SUV shape. Overall, it’s an attractive vehicle, even if somewhat forgettable.

Prices on the Acadia start at $32,685 in the SL trim. Choose the up level SLT trim like my tester and added features include the rear view camera, remote start, dual power heated front seats, leather surfaces, Bose system, and 7-passenger seating, along with the optional AWD and $395 Crystal Red exterior paint,  skyrocketing the MSRP to $42,130. It’s quite a lot, but is competitive to a higher-trimmed Dodge Durango or Ford Explorer, as well as the smaller Lexus RX.

My tester had exactly 30k miles and there were several minor flaws. A couple of squeaks lurked in the interior, and the steering wheel did rub against the plastics on the column. Any turns in the car would be accompanied with a light scraping sound. It wasn’t loud, but would be noticeable with the radio off and could be frustrating for an owner.

The Acadia tries to fill a gap in GMC’s portfolio and be a minivan and SUV all in one. But like many large crossovers, it doesn’t do the people hauling tasks as well as a van, and has the worst attributes of an SUV; namely bad fuel economy and being difficult to park. But it can be fun to drive and is very capable at hauling and towing- characteristics that usually don‘t go together. So it reaches its goals some ways and falls flat in others. It obvious that GM sweated some of the details in this car, but cut corners elsewhere. Overall, the Acadia is trying to be too hard to be something that it’s not, but if you accept it as an SUV, it’s not disappointing. Overall- 3.5/5.0 boomerangs

CTV Ottawa‘s Carol Anne Meehan will return to her seat at the anchor desk beginning Monday, April 9, 2012. Carol Anne has been away since the death of her husband Greg Etue in January. She appeared live on CTV News Wednesday to announce she will be back on-air anchoring the six o’clock news alongside Graham Richardson on Monday. Hundreds of our viewers have sent notes of support to Carol Anne and her family. She says she is grateful for the outpouring of kindness. “What has helped so much is the love and support we have received, not just from our family and friends, and my colleagues here at work, but all of you who sent cards and letters, or who gave me hugs in the grocery store,” Carol Anne said. “I can’t thank you all enough.” Many in the community have been eagerly awaiting Carol Anne’s return to the airwaves. “A day has not gone back that we have not received an email or phone call from viewers asking when Carol Anne will be back. We are thrilled she is ready to return,” said Peter Angione, CTV Ottawa News Director. And from the CTV Ottawa family to Carol Anne, we can’t wait to see you back in the newsroom and on the air. — CTV News.

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Update: Sad news today that Carol Anne’s husband, Greg, was found dead today.

This was just posted on the CTV Ottawa website, a note from Carole Anne Meehan on the disappearance of her husband, Greg Etue, eight days ago. Let’s all pray for his safe return.

I am compelled to give everyone an update on my husband Greg’s disappearance.  Those are incredibly hard words to write – this is a nightmare that is now into its 8th day.  Ottawa Police continue to work hard to find Greg’s Pontiac Montana Van.  He had a full tank of gas on the day he went missing, Monday, Jan. 16th.  He was last seen on Robertson Road that afternoon. … The van has a Thule ski box on top.  I ask anyone with information to please call police. We need Greg home.  We miss him terribly and our children are lost and confused.   I want to thank everyone who knows our family for their discretion in dealing with this subject.  Our kids have not been approached with awkward questions…to them Dad, is just lost and will make his way home.   I pray this mystery will be solved soon.  And life as we knew it can resume. There have been so many times I have said on the news that “life can change in a flash.”  Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined I would live that out.   Hug the ones you love, tell them you love them, no matter what.  Time is precious – as I well know, now. Thank you for your kind thought and prayers…the outpouring of support we are receiving has touched me deeply.  

Carole Anne

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This 2000 Montana Pontiac comes fully loaded!

• Power locks
• Air conditioning
• 130 K
• emissions and safety tested

Call us for more information or to view this used car  (905) 873-0403

The car dealer took a look at our little beauty and offered us a $300 trade-in. We eventually got $1,100 but after my husband took a good look at the car while cleaning out our stuff, he said that in truth, we should return some of the money.

The Kelley Blue Book valued the 1999 Ford Windstar SE at $1,675 in the category of “fair,” which fits the condition of the green/gray metallic behemoth:

* Some mechanical or cosmetic defects and needs servicing but is still in reasonable running condition.
* Clean title history, the paint, body and/or interior need work performed by a professional.
* Tires may need to be replaced.
* There may be some repairable rust damage.

Most of these hold true, but there’s no rust damage because the van has had a cozy home in our garage for seven years. It replaced a 4-year-old Pontiac Montana that caught fire a block from our house with my husband and children inside, after the mechanic forgot to connect the fuel line during a minor repair. (No injuries were reported – other than the emotional ones for Mom, who got the phone call that began: “First off, we’re all fine.”) The kids, 8 and 10 at the time, still talk about the nice volunteer firefighters who came to put out the flames under the hood. They remember that they knew they needed to pay attention when mild-mannered Dad pulled over and turned his head toward the back seat and shouted, “Get out. Get out of the van. Now!”

We found nothing in the price range of $9,000, which was the replacement value for the totaled Montana. But by then shopping for cars on the internet had become common, and I spotted the Windstar, manufactured the same year as the Montana, for $8,000 – an amazing bargain for a 4-year-old car, even then. It had a very small indentation on one side — not even a real dent — and it was clean, relatively new, had low mileage and was loaded — power sliding doors, backup sensor, back seat air conditioning, captain’s chairs for the kids, and a great stereo system. It was the minivan we had always dreamed of.

That last part is a bit of a lie. My husband and I had never considered ourselves minivan people at all, which is why we were attracted to the “Montana,” with its I’m-not-a-minivan-but-a-rugged-mountain-vehicle-sounding name. We bought that first non-sedan kicking and screaming, but later had to admit it really helped with the literal kicking and screaming — from the two small but space-hogging kids we now included in our clan. By the time the Windstar presented itself, we had tasted minivan life, and we knew that the heaving Ford, with its V6, high crash rating, and TWO power side doors, was the piece de resistance in the world of Big Comfort for families toting kids, grandparents, more kids, and massive amounts of furniture from Ikea.

I think I know the reason the Windstar was so cheap. Inside, the vehicle was almost pristine except for two sets of defaced armrests on the back-seat captain’s chairs. Anyone could get a dent on the outside, but the indelible ink scribbles probably conveyed “used” to most people who held the illusion that they could keep their own children from doing such a thing. But the solution for the tan and black interior was simple — two pair of double-ply black nylon knee highs slipped over the four armrests (the kind without the heels molded in). Honestly, no one ever knew about the scribbles.

The van has been a workhorse, carrying the aforementioned Ikea finds, a pool table, and tons of suitcases, relatives, and friends. Its roof rack has been the scene of family trauma as the result of things flying off of it. Recently, it carried flawlessly our heavy old metal canoe to Lake Habeeb near Cumberland, Md.

As the kids got older and I started working more, the van became my husband’s car, as much as he disliked that, but he’s 6′ 2″, and my 5′ 4″ frame fit much better in the Toyota mini SUV. As a passenger, I found the van big and comfortable, but also cozy because it could carry all of us, plus anyone else who happened to be over or need a ride. It was always a welcome guest for Brownie and Girl Scout trips, and birthday party caravans. It was a vehicle made for easy naps, snacks, and conversation — a natural for long trips.

But, sort of like an aging George Foreman, the once champion heavyweight has become a bit of a parody of itself — without a second career in television commercials very likely. Unless, of course, the ads might be for Little Miss Sunshine II with our minivan as a stand-in for the VW bus and its continuously honking horn and non-existent brakes.

I imagine my side of the conversation with a prospective buyer:
–”Oh, that light that turns on and off when you hit a bump in the road? It’s got something to do with the safety features, I’m sure.
–”Yes, the needles on the dash board do sometimes flip from one side to the other, but the good news is that’s not an indication we’re near any magnetic fields created by UFOs. By the way, you look way too young to remember ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind.’
–”The automatic door? No, it doesn’t always close when you push the button. I like to do it manually anyway because I’m in training to get arms like Michelle Obama.
–”I just hate those hanging-tree car deodorizers, don’t you? That’s why we got these cute flip-flop shaped ones. They don’t always get rid of all the odor but they work pretty well.”

The old van has dozens of dings, scrapes, and one or two real dents these days — a “clunker” by official government standards. It has long white stripes down its side, a product of that cozy, white-painted garage — a bit of a squeeze for such a mammoth vehicle. Its interior is grimy from years of fast-food meals, muddy shoes, and beach vacations. I suppose it is time to say goodbye, which is what we did after one last family ride full of remembrances and familiar arguments over who got to sit where. In a real sign of transition, my daughter drove part of the way.

Just before I parted with my old friend, I tried to reclaim the knee highs from the arm rests, thinking the new family that gets the van might not notice a few scribbles, considering all the other blemishes my own gang had wrought. But the stockings had embedded themselves over the years in the joints of the movable armrests, securing an almost custom fit and making that part of the van, at least, remain almost as flawless as when the van was new — a decade and two young families ago.

The Last Night With the Van

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