Dealer Logic??? New car service
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Dealer Logic??? New car service
Hi folks ... this is my first post to your fine forum!
Last week I traded my 1998 Vert in for a new 2002 Coupe. I put 350 miles on it and decided after spending this much $$$ I would do a little preventative maintenence on the drivetrain. I stopped in to the dealer this morning and asked the service writer to have my oil changed, transmission fluid, gasket and filter done and to drain the rearend and refill it ... all per GM specs.
He told me I was nuts and wasting my money!
It took ten minutes to convince him I was serious and was demanding it be done! He still thought I was crazy!
Every new vehicle I have ever owned was serviced at 500 miles or less and then again at 2000 or so. A few dollars invested into the long term health of a $48,000.00 automobile doesn't seem unreasonable to me.
Am I wasting my money??? Am I "nuts"???
Last week I traded my 1998 Vert in for a new 2002 Coupe. I put 350 miles on it and decided after spending this much $$$ I would do a little preventative maintenence on the drivetrain. I stopped in to the dealer this morning and asked the service writer to have my oil changed, transmission fluid, gasket and filter done and to drain the rearend and refill it ... all per GM specs.
He told me I was nuts and wasting my money!
It took ten minutes to convince him I was serious and was demanding it be done! He still thought I was crazy!
Every new vehicle I have ever owned was serviced at 500 miles or less and then again at 2000 or so. A few dollars invested into the long term health of a $48,000.00 automobile doesn't seem unreasonable to me.
Am I wasting my money??? Am I "nuts"???
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Re: Dealer Logic??? New car service (C5 Chet)
Hi C5 Chet,
No.....In my humble opinion changing all oils as you are at this 500 mileage removes the largest chunks and shavings of metal that have broken off.
Are you crazy? Only your friends know for sure.
Money wasting? Well it can be expensive, but the fun and piece of mind can out weigh that.
Welcome co-member.
Kenny
No.....In my humble opinion changing all oils as you are at this 500 mileage removes the largest chunks and shavings of metal that have broken off.
Are you crazy? Only your friends know for sure.
Money wasting? Well it can be expensive, but the fun and piece of mind can out weigh that.
Welcome co-member.
Kenny
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Re: Dealer Logic??? New car service (C5 Chet)
you're not crazy, except for the part about taking it to the dealer for all of that stuff.....never trust 'em myself!
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Re: Dealer Logic??? New car service (TLewis4095)
Agreed on the dealer point ... but it is brand new and I like the idea of having them do regular maintence on the car to protect my warranty. If and when that day comes!
Chet
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Re: Dealer Logic??? New car service (C5 Chet)
Yes, you are one loco hombre. The manufacturer, who just happens to be the same entitiy that sets the warranty, says that it is NOT necessary to change the oil at 500 miles. All you **** retentive folks flame on.
Back when I was a little pup and Mobil 1 had just come out,they touted 25,000 mile oil changes. But, hey, if you got the money to waste, go for it.
Back when I was a little pup and Mobil 1 had just come out,they touted 25,000 mile oil changes. But, hey, if you got the money to waste, go for it.
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Re: Dealer Logic??? New car service (C5 Chet)
Agreed on the dealer point ... but it is brand new and I like the idea of having them do regular maintence on the car to protect my warranty. If and when that day comes!
Chet
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Re: Dealer Logic??? New car service (Mean Green 2000)
Mean Green
>>gotcha....btw are you making any of the FL events over the next 2 weekends
We plan to be in Titusville in two weeks. Staying at the Holiday Inn.
Chet
>>gotcha....btw are you making any of the FL events over the next 2 weekends
We plan to be in Titusville in two weeks. Staying at the Holiday Inn.
Chet
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Re: Dealer Logic??? New car service (CP)
Yes, you are one loco hombre. The manufacturer, who just happens to be the same entitiy that sets the warranty, says that it is NOT necessary to change the oil at 500 miles. All you **** retentive folks flame on.
Back when I was a little pup and Mobil 1 had just come out,they touted 25,000 mile oil changes. But, hey, if you got the money to waste, go for it.
Back when I was a little pup and Mobil 1 had just come out,they touted 25,000 mile oil changes. But, hey, if you got the money to waste, go for it.
Not one of them has had his fluids changed before the first recommended change. Hey, it certainly can't be THAT bad!
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Re: Dealer Logic??? New car service (CP)
Back when I was a little pup and Mobil 1 had just come out,they touted 25,000 mile oil changes. But, hey, if you got the money to waste, go for it.
Eric