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johnnythunderr johnnythunderr is offline
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Join Date: Jul 2025
Location: Portland, OR
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If you can't do any work yourself yes would will have to pay someone to do the work.
I'm fairly handy with a wrench. I've historically done all the maintenance on my and my wife's vehicles and have rebuilt a few vintage Honda motorcycle engines. That said, I have zero confidence in my ability to overhaul a Porsche 3.2L. Based on second shop's opinions, I'm already planning to try and tackle the suspension, brakes and transmission mounts myself. But given that our garage space is no longer conducive to mechanic work (thanks, kids), I'll probably have to spread that work out as I can get access to a 2-post lift to rent.

I've comprised the following list of local places to get second opinions in my region, but I'm not entirely sure which will strike to best balance of budget, honesty and quality:
  • Steve's Imports
  • Matrix Integrated
  • A&P Specialties
  • Marque Motors

If anyone else has suggestions for other shops or has positive experiences with any of the above, please do chime in! I'll take any help I can get right now.
Old 08-05-2025, 09:59 AM
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