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It's here.....
 Arrived last week - Had my first mx experience today - Knew it needed a 45K service, plus a CV boot - Took it to my favorite shop in Seattle, and $1,244.27  later, noticed the wash guy apparently sprayed wheel cleaner (Yikes!)on my perfect Fuchs and forgot to wash it off.....two hours of cleaning / polishing later, they are back in good shape, but Huh?To top it off, the service advisor said I needed a cap and rotor, and quoted me $100 and $30, respectively - Checked PP, and see they are factoring in a 100% mark up - What - Do they think they are jewelers, or what!!?? Told him no, I think I can change out a cap and rotor.....Just ordered Wayne's book - Not much of a DIYer, but I'm a quick learner! The car is just what I've been searching for - Every time I look at it, I smile...My wife wants to divorce me over my "impetuous" purchase, but she'll get over it...or not! |
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10-18-2005, 10:17 PM
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Welcome! I think your "favorite shop in seattle" needs to become "John Walker's Workshop". Look them up, seriously.
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Welcome to the forum !
More info on your car please - judging from the lights in the front valance (sticking out a bit I think) IŽd guess its a SC, right ? Looks spectacular !
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livi, it is a carrera 3.2 like yours, on an SC the foglights are WAY out (unless they are sitting in the garage like mine
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Right, Andy.
I need new glasses - could have sworn looked like they where sticking out more than mine.
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If you are a quick learner, do yourself a favor and pick up a Bentley manual for your car. You'll be glad you did ! Even if you eventually sell your car, the manual is always worth $65 to somebody else. I think they are a little north of $100, new. Might want to check Amazon. Welcome and best of luck to you...
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Yes, IŽll second the vote for The Essential Beastly Bentley Bible..
Uhh, to go with the 101 projects, of course...
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Yessir, the Bentley manual rules. It is likely to pay for itself on the first repair. I wish they had one for my e38 740.
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Congrats...nice car! What year is it? I'll guess it's not an '84.
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10-19-2005, 06:23 AM
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Rick, your guess based on the lack of fender mounted antenna ?
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Welcome... Also, since you live in John Walkers neck of the woods, I would quickly entertain the thought of switching shops...
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nice ride!
welcome on board
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Hey all - Thanks for the nice comments - It's an all-original '89 w/ 42K - Looks like it just came off the showroom floor.....My wife actually took the car out for a drive today, so maybe she's coming around! I'll check in w/ Walker -- Thanks for the recomendation.
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hey if she doesnt get over it you can get a younger wife, sounds cool to me, Kevin
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1987 Porsche 911 3.2
1985 Porsche 911 3.2 (Still in the stable)
1993 BMW 740 IL (Sold)
1985 Mercedes 380 SL (Sold)
1992 Harley Davidson Fatboy (Sold)
1971 Mercedes 280 SL (Currently being restored)
1979 Porsche 911SC 3.0
