Starting to hate bonnevilles!!!!
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Thank the stars you are not trying to repair your 10 year old Mercedes. Post a question on any of their forums and see how long you wait for a reply, if you get one.
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Originally Posted by shortstuf212559
Thank the stars you are not trying to repair your 10 year old Mercedes. Post a question on any of their forums and see how long you wait for a reply, if you get one.
And EWC, don't just blame the Bonneville lol, blame the previous owner.
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These cars are the cheapest repair, period. That $4000 you spent would be a simple brake job on an import. A buddy of mine had a 90 Nissan Pathfinder and got new brake pads and rotors. He thought it would cost $400. He shat himself when he saw the $1600 bill.
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This is why I have learned to do the work myself too. And luckily I haven't had tranny issues. If I had to pay a shop to do the work I've done on this car since April, I would have EASILY paid close to $2000 on parts/labor. But with my own free labor and patience, I've spent much less than $400 on the parts and tools needed.
And luckily for me, Jim took care of other issues before I bought it from him. He unfortunately spent a good chunk of dough on labor.
I was very overwhelmed this spring/summer with the problems my car was having, one after the other. But after I "stepped back" and took a breath, I researched how to repair it, made sure I had the tools, and tackled each issue one at a time.
And luckily for me, Jim took care of other issues before I bought it from him. He unfortunately spent a good chunk of dough on labor.
I was very overwhelmed this spring/summer with the problems my car was having, one after the other. But after I "stepped back" and took a breath, I researched how to repair it, made sure I had the tools, and tackled each issue one at a time.
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If I may offer a quick piece of advice, I've found that many aftermarket upgrade pieces are near the same price, sometimes cheaper than the factory piece. When my trans blew up on my PA, I found that the INTENSE rebuild was only about $300 more than what the dealer wanted for a new unit. When you run into mechanical problems, take the time to see if an upgrade is available, and how the price compares.
zuper8, you have a PM coming.
zuper8, you have a PM coming.
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Originally Posted by 94BonnieSE
Originally Posted by willwren
You could have done the gaskets yourself for under 100.
i heard the guys at GAownersclub.com have all been quoted over 1,000$ USD for LIM gasket jobs on the V6 3.4
(i own a 2.2L )EDIT: my Bonnie has just a bit over 100,000 miles, and since i got her, ive invested 2,000 - 2,500 in repairs... so ur not that bad.
3800'* are pretty close in terms of $$$ to have the gaskets replaced...
But being the person I am... I would replace the gaskets on my own.. $50 for gaskets and sealer... And my time...
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Originally Posted by fantastic88
These cars are the cheapest repair, period. That $4000 you spent would be a simple brake job on an import.
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Originally Posted by fantastic88
These cars are the cheapest repair, period.