The S*** has hit the fan

[The Dude]

My Talon lies dead in the parking lot at my work. I am at the end of the line with this car and I only have had it for 3 months. I brought the car for 6,000. It had allot of work done to it to start with, many new parts. The only thing it need was tires and a new turbo. Well after I spent $800 on the new turbo, then I bought brand new tires for $200. I went to have the tires installed only to learn my brakes were fucked. I had to get new roatars and calipers that came to another $800. All was fine until 2 weeks ago, it started to burn oil extreamly bad so I took it in to have a bunch of oil seals replaced and the awd transfer case. this came to $900. I have had my car back for 3 days now. My car lies dead in a parking lot due to a broken starter, that will likely cost around $300 to fix.

I loved this car when it was working, it was the fastest, most enjoyable car I had ever drivin. But this just pushed me over the edge. If I keep my POS who knows what will go wrong with it. But if I sell the car it will be at a big loss. I dont know what I should do.

[Haris]

Keep it for a bit longer.

[Silent Warrior]

ahhh...... get a chevy.

[Virtual]

Originally Posted by The dude

Well after I spent $800 on the new turbo, then I bought brand new tires for $200. I went to have the tires installed only to learn my brakes were fucked. I had to get new roatars and calipers that came to another $800. All was fine until 2 weeks ago, it started to burn oil extreamly bad so I took it in to have a bunch of oil seals replaced and the awd transfer case. this came to $900. I have had my car back for 3 days now. My car lies dead in a parking lot due to a broken starter, that will likely cost around $300 to fix.

It costs so much for car parts, doesn't it?

My dad just took his truck in (the check engine light came on) and they told him he had a bad sensor and they replaced it. They also told him the brakes were worn down. Cost: $500. Rip-off.

[The Dude]

I try and fix every thing I can myself. But I have very few tools in my garage for working on cars. So I get raped constently at my mechanics.

[Greg]

You need to make a freind that knows a shit load about cars and has the tools to work on your car. It saves a lot of money trust me.

[WOW! I"M HIGH]

I have never ever heard of car parts costing that much....wierd.

[Shotgun Plasma]

I noticed teh word "S***" changed....is that worse than the word F**k?

[goku2057]

Meh. Starters shouldn't cost that much, hell, I got a NEW starter for my Outback for 100 bucks, so I highly doubt 300, unless your mechanic is cheating you.

Hang in there man, Going through this will make it all worth while when you finally get it working right, it just feels...Sweeter, cause you know you had to work or it. Hang in there.

[The Dude]

My parents are giving me hell about it. They want me to get rid of it so bad. Fuck them, its the only thing I have right now I'm proud of.(Gee that sounds pathetic)

[goku2057]

;p

Should have gotten a Subaru...

PWN!

[The Dude]

Originally Posted by goku2057

;p

Should have gotten a Subaru...

PWN!

I have nothing against subaru other then the fact you own one

[goku2057]

You got me there, bitch.


I would come back with a witty comment, but reading about your misfortune makes me laugh enough!


;p

[dncardman]

Where do you get all the money for that? ANyway that sucks.

[The Dude]

Originally Posted by Dncardman

Where do you get all the money for that? ANyway that sucks.

I work. I was working full time for the last year, but now that I am back in school full time I cut my hours back.

[The Dude]

*Updated*

Well I feel so stupid. The problem was a loose wire on the starter. It turns out the starter is brand new, the laster owner just didnt hook it up very well. It only came out to be $80 including the towing fee. I'm so happy it was nothing major.

[goku2057]

That's nice, but an edit would have done nicely...

[Rabunis]

Editing is for editors.





































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