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Re: 1) Not a mechanic 2) Shameless rationalization
Posted by Dr Rock (more from Dr Rock) on Tue, 29 Jan 2002 16:08:42
In Reply to: Re: 1) Not a mechanic 2) Shameless rationalization, Chris Floyd, Tue, 29 Jan 2002 15:55:29
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Yup. Pretty much sums it up. I have only had my '85T since April and I reckon it has cost me about $1800 so far. This is for everything, buying the car, tax for a year, insurance, buying a set of aero wheels, leather interior, new clutch, painting it, CV joint and gaiters, all fluids, odds and sods electrical etc.
It hasn't been into a garage yet as I can't afford to pay someone to do something I can do myself. Plus I learn about the car and enjoy it more. The car runs better than it ever did and I expect it to do so for some years yet, barring other idiots crashing into it...
If I bought another I would not know it's history. Sure I can now inspect a C900 more thoroughly and detect things, but I also have a 1970 VW Bug that I have had since I was 19. (14 years). I have totally rebuilt this car and know everything about it. I couldn't sell it, I know I couldn't.
Cars are a huge waste of money. If you can save money on them the better. You don't have to have a new car. It is more environmentally sound to keep an old car going. Both mine run clean and are probably emitting less emissions than a new car with a cat.
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Posts in this Thread:
- Fix or let die-experienced Saab mechanics opinions soug, esther, Tue, 29 Jan 2002 14:09:28
- Re: Fix or let die-experienced Saab mechanics opinions soug, Adam D, Wed, 30 Jan 2002 02:18:56
- Re: Fix or let die-experienced Saab mechanics opinions soug, daveA, Tue, 29 Jan 2002 17:10:33
- Re: Fix or let die-experienced Saab mechanics opinions soug, Dr Rock, Tue, 29 Jan 2002 16:11:41
- 1) Not a mechanic 2) Shameless rationalization, Dan W, Tue, 29 Jan 2002 14:34:42
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