EXORCISIM Advise
06-02-2018, 12:20 AM
#21
Racer
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After reading this post so far, I'd think that most of us are completely stunned. 
If you truly spent that much money in repairs in 14 months, (over $15,000.00!) plus the initial cost of the car, you need to dump it as fast as you can. You don't need an exorcism, you just need someone to hide your wallet and checkbook.
If you truly spent that much money in repairs in 14 months, (over $15,000.00!) plus the initial cost of the car, you need to dump it as fast as you can. You don't need an exorcism, you just need someone to hide your wallet and checkbook.Last edited by johno504; 06-02-2018 at 01:02 AM. Reason: change numbers
06-02-2018, 12:27 AM
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I currently own 4 C4’s. ( yes, I know, I’m crazy, my wife reminds me on a daily basis ). They are all drivers, not a garage queen in the bunch. NCRS is not even in my vocabulary. I spend very little on them other than regular fluid changes. I have had no major issues in 12 years. Not one of them is near to being perfect, but they are fun to drive.
This is what happens to you after flying Boeings an AB’s for 35 years, you just need a release.
If you think cars can be expensive, try owning a 40 year old Cessna for 20 years. 1 AMU (aviation monetary unit) = $ 1000.
This is what happens to you after flying Boeings an AB’s for 35 years, you just need a release.
If you think cars can be expensive, try owning a 40 year old Cessna for 20 years. 1 AMU (aviation monetary unit) = $ 1000.
06-02-2018, 12:34 AM
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06-02-2018, 12:38 AM
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06-02-2018, 12:44 AM
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06-02-2018, 01:35 AM
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First I hope you get well soon, Second it does sound like time for a Corvette you enjoy 
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06-02-2018, 01:55 AM
#30
Idk man, even with $100 an hour for labor I still don’t get how you’ve got that much money in it. You said you paid about $10k for the car but still expected to put at least $5k into it for repairs and maintenance for the initial investment? Why would you pay top dollar and still expect to dump a huge amount into it up front?
06-02-2018, 07:54 AM
#31
IMO your mechanic is ripping you off. Those prices seem way out of line for what you had done. 1500 to repair the A/C? Is he replacing the entire system? I found a kit (compressor, receiver/dryer, o-rings & expansion valve) at Rock Auto for $450.
So he's charging you $1000 in labor? Find a new mechanic ASAP.
So he's charging you $1000 in labor? Find a new mechanic ASAP.
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06-02-2018, 08:12 AM
#32
Racer
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first off : I am serious , no BS. every time I look at the silver devil(aka CE) I get PISSED. price of repairs and pm in 14 months of ownership set to exceed 1.5 times the cost of vehicle in June. should I try to cast out the mechanical devils myself, or call out a pro (Jesuit)? something must be done as I will no longer keep paying the monthly cost of a house note to drive a C4.
06-02-2018, 08:32 AM
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Idk man, even with $100 an hour for labor I still don’t get how you’ve got that much money in it. You said you paid about $10k for the car but still expected to put at least $5k into it for repairs and maintenance for the initial investment? Why would you pay top dollar and still expect to dump a huge amount into it up front?
Santa FE and RT 66. Also a trip in Sept. to Yellowstone. had one failure in 5k miles, the starter in the Texas panhandle. I saw that one coming so had a NAPA reman in the car, so no big deal. $271.00 parts and labor. As an ex ROLLS dealership parts mgr. I did not think any price for car repair would surprise me. the CE LT4 has beaten me into the ground. time for a C6.
06-02-2018, 08:41 AM
#34
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IMO your mechanic is ripping you off. Those prices seem way out of line for what you had done. 1500 to repair the A/C? Is he replacing the entire system? I found a kit (compressor, receiver/dryer, o-rings & expansion valve) at Rock Auto for $450.
So he's charging you $1000 in labor? Find a new mechanic ASAP.
So he's charging you $1000 in labor? Find a new mechanic ASAP.
06-02-2018, 08:50 AM
#35
Safety Car
Exorcisms on a car? 
I can actually say that in all the years I've owned cars (over 40) that I've never heard of anything like you speak of. And trust me, I've dealt with lots of junk cars and lots of ripoff mechanics. I pray for your health 
and hope you stay strong, but you really need to stay away from cars unless they're brand new.
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06-02-2018, 09:03 AM
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Wow.... as Ive said before... I must be the luckiest Corvette owner in history.... 9 Vettes, 6 C4's.... I NEVER had expenses even close to these numbers.... Honestly, most of the money I spent on any Vettes was really just because I wanted to more than the car needed the money spent on them. Ive had a variety of years.... 86,89, 90Z, 92Z, 93, 94.. and my son had a 95 that needed really nothing either... I dont get it...
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06-02-2018, 09:14 AM
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I planed to use the car for long trips out west, so put quite a few dollars into PM. made trips to Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Taos and
Santa FE and RT 66. Also a trip in Sept. to Yellowstone. had one failure in 5k miles, the starter in the Texas panhandle. I saw that one coming so had a NAPA reman in the car, so no big deal. $271.00 parts and labor. As an ex ROLLS dealership parts mgr. I did not think any price for car repair would surprise me. the CE LT4 has beaten me into the ground. time for a C6.
Santa FE and RT 66. Also a trip in Sept. to Yellowstone. had one failure in 5k miles, the starter in the Texas panhandle. I saw that one coming so had a NAPA reman in the car, so no big deal. $271.00 parts and labor. As an ex ROLLS dealership parts mgr. I did not think any price for car repair would surprise me. the CE LT4 has beaten me into the ground. time for a C6.
06-02-2018, 11:37 AM
#38
Burning Brakes
What DO millenials appreciate anyway? Beards?
06-02-2018, 03:28 PM
#40
Team Owner
IF the only car I can get is from that vintage, that argument makes sense. Otherwise it is trying to rig the conditions to make something look better than it is.