Haynes or Chilton's?
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Haynes or Chilton'*?
I know, it'* best to have both. But if you were to be stranded on a desert island with a full service gas station, your '89 Bonneville LE, and ONE repair manual, which one would you take?
I'm thinking that I should get one, and I want the most info for my money. I'm cheap, ok? There, i said it. I feel so much better now.
I'm thinking that I should get one, and I want the most info for my money. I'm cheap, ok? There, i said it. I feel so much better now.
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Go Chiltons...its far more extensive than Haynes, lots of good info.
I have one, and its great for a non-mechanically inclined guy like myself
I have one, and its great for a non-mechanically inclined guy like myself
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Okay then, so far we're leaning toward Chilton'*. Where'* the best (cheapest, obviously ) place to get one? And.. Are there more than one version for our cars, and if so which one shall I buy?
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This is what I would recommend. A bit more expensive ($24) but a much better service manual than either the Haynes or the Chilton.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=34232
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=34232
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I got my Chiltons at WalMart, it was out of the cellophane wrap, and looked like it had been used in the shop..LOL, so I got it for half price
Regular price...Fuddy is right about 25 bucks...well worth it, trust us!
Regular price...Fuddy is right about 25 bucks...well worth it, trust us!
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I too will vote for Chilton.. keep the Haynes around for wipin your butt when you run out of toilet paper :? hahahaha.. even thought they're cheaper. There'* basically nothing useful in it since it generalizes too many vehicles in it, and is vague on description.
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You got about 17 hours left on this dealer manual. I would highly recommend it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=34232
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=34232
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Re: Haynes or Chilton'*?
Originally Posted by theJMFC
I'm thinking that I should get one, and I want the most info for my money. I'm cheap, ok? There, i said it. I feel so much better now.
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If you don't go for the Factory manuals, Chiltons is best....however, the Haynes and Clymer manuals will sometimes have an easier procedure or shortcuts listed for some stuff. Having the added perspective is nice.
I have the Chiltons and the Haynes. I'm planning to buy the Clymer and Factory.
I have the Chiltons and the Haynes. I'm planning to buy the Clymer and Factory.