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im a problem magnet
« on: Dec 6, 2006, 03:18PM »
is it just me or is it the frigging car.

as soon as i fix one thing something else goes wrong.

ie. get auto replaced took 1 month> 2 months later auto dies again> get conversion to manual. takes 3 weeks > 2 days later having idling problems > 1 day after that my master/slave cylinder goes...

this is pissing me right off...my car has been off the road more than ive owned it......aaaggghhh

as much as i love the car i think i might just sell the damn thing...

just had to vent some anger...!!!
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Re: im a problem magnet
« Reply #1 on: Dec 6, 2006, 03:43PM »
thats any car mate.
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Re: im a problem magnet
« Reply #2 on: Dec 6, 2006, 03:59PM »
Yeah the word car translates to problem man, the fixing can be the fun of it, and the shits of it. Thats cars man.
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Re: im a problem magnet
« Reply #3 on: Dec 6, 2006, 05:59PM »
Champ, read back over some of the stuff I have said about my car... I TOTALLY understand your frustration.

My car was off the road for more than a month around the end of my first year of ownership, I cam very close to selling it.  Decided to stick it out, convert to manual, etc etc

Now i'm happy with it (well, almost happy).  But it does help to jump on here every now and again and whinge about something :D.
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Re: im a problem magnet
« Reply #4 on: Dec 6, 2006, 09:21PM »
mines hit a rough patch too, mainly due to incompetent mechanics,
but for over a year I had no dramas at all, now everything seems to be starting to go wrong.
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Re: im a problem magnet
« Reply #5 on: Dec 7, 2006, 07:32AM »
Mines goin through it now, decide to do a service even thought its off the road, and it decides to pop something in the steering. But shes stayin for as long as i can see in the future :D
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Re: im a problem magnet
« Reply #6 on: Dec 7, 2006, 07:49AM »
Yer iv had many delemmas with my car but when I take it for a nice run on the weekend it all seems worth it.
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Re: im a problem magnet
« Reply #7 on: Dec 7, 2006, 09:07AM »
yeah i know what ya saying...

 i have had my share of problems but when it is going its FUN to drive...
it may not be the most attractive car or have the best paint job in a car i have ever owned but there is just something about it that i enjoy...

no else can see it but hey...thats what makes us car enthusiasts different.






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Re: im a problem magnet
« Reply #8 on: Dec 7, 2006, 10:18AM »
I agree with the others. If it's something you want to go after and a car you enjoy, stick it out. I've had a few issues with mine as well. The first 3 times I had it in for a service, there was always something else that needed to be done.

Even a small thing... I fixed my leaky top hose and got a new radiator cap... so my radiator explodes  ::)

With cars, it's never ending. I haven't had as MAJOR issues as you, but at the end of the day when I get in it and drive.. I'm really happy with it.
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Re: im a problem magnet
« Reply #9 on: Dec 7, 2006, 11:52AM »
Here is my grocery list:transmission rebuild(automatic),both axles,both tie rod ends,speedo,tach,MAF,Dizzy,TPS,2 timing chains,entire exhaust,dash pad,all 4 springs,all 4 struts and a starter :PI did not include oil changes,tires or normal maintenece items. In january the engine comes out to overhaul to prep it for my V-1 Vortech supercharger. (Yes folks you can call me a crazy 43 year old yankee)

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Re: im a problem magnet
« Reply #10 on: Dec 7, 2006, 12:01PM »
Nah i think ill leave it at a 43 year old yankee :P
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