My first $1000 in repairs... and I'm fine with it!
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My first $1000 in repairs... and I'm fine with it!
So a couple of days ago I get a check engine light. Great. Only had the car a couple of months and here we go already...
I know I could go to Autozone to check the code for free but I'm busy. I drop it at the dealer this morning.
Code is MAF they said. $600 to fix. Oh, BTW, your horn is only half-working. Another $185 OK?
Sure... just great.
All told I was $1009 out the door (including $199 to read the damn code).
You know what? I put the top down and drove 20 minutes home and I could not care less. Yes, I'm absolutely going to find an independent mechanic to save some $$ in the future but a sunset drive thru the back roads of Connecticut can make you forget about $1000 real quick. Damn I love this car!
I know I could go to Autozone to check the code for free but I'm busy. I drop it at the dealer this morning.
Code is MAF they said. $600 to fix. Oh, BTW, your horn is only half-working. Another $185 OK?
Sure... just great.
All told I was $1009 out the door (including $199 to read the damn code).
You know what? I put the top down and drove 20 minutes home and I could not care less. Yes, I'm absolutely going to find an independent mechanic to save some $$ in the future but a sunset drive thru the back roads of Connecticut can make you forget about $1000 real quick. Damn I love this car!
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I dropped some cash to have the 45k service, two new rear tires, alignment, brake fluid change, hand brake adjustment, and I felt the same way, it's the only money I've ever spent on the car is maintenance, no mechanical issues so all is good.
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Originally Posted by LiveFromNY
So a couple of days ago I get a check engine light. Great. Only had the car a couple of months and here we go already...
I know I could go to Autozone to check the code for free but I'm busy. I drop it at the dealer this morning.
Code is MAF they said. $600 to fix. Oh, BTW, your horn is only half-working. Another $185 OK?
Sure... just great.
All told I was $1009 out the door (including $199 to read the damn code).
You know what? I put the top down and drove 20 minutes home and I could not care less. Yes, I'm absolutely going to find an independent mechanic to save some $$ in the future but a sunset drive thru the back roads of Connecticut can make you forget about $1000 real quick. Damn I love this car!
I know I could go to Autozone to check the code for free but I'm busy. I drop it at the dealer this morning.
Code is MAF they said. $600 to fix. Oh, BTW, your horn is only half-working. Another $185 OK?
Sure... just great.
All told I was $1009 out the door (including $199 to read the damn code).
You know what? I put the top down and drove 20 minutes home and I could not care less. Yes, I'm absolutely going to find an independent mechanic to save some $$ in the future but a sunset drive thru the back roads of Connecticut can make you forget about $1000 real quick. Damn I love this car!
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Originally Posted by LVDell
This is a DIY. You can buy the part for about $275.
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Originally Posted by LVDell
This is a DIY. You can buy the part for about $275.
Problem is I already have a half dozen mods that I've already bought the parts for (red gauges, smart top, remote top, red calipers, etc...).
I'm buying the damn parts faster than I can get them installed.
Figured my time is worth more than a Porsche technician so I'd just let 'em do it this time...
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Originally Posted by LiveFromNY
Yeah... I saw that when I did a quick search earlier.
Problem is I already have a half dozen mods that I've already bought the parts for (red gauges, smart top, remote top, red calipers, etc...).
I'm buying the damn parts faster than I can get them installed.
Figured my time is worth more than a Porsche technician so I'd just let 'em do it this time...
Problem is I already have a half dozen mods that I've already bought the parts for (red gauges, smart top, remote top, red calipers, etc...).
I'm buying the damn parts faster than I can get them installed.
Figured my time is worth more than a Porsche technician so I'd just let 'em do it this time...
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Originally Posted by oreganet
Yeah, but this one will literally take you 10 mins. The MAF is right at the front of the engine on the intake. If it's easy enough for me to do, then anyone can do it.... you just have to be careful not to touch the wire.
Trust me. It's at least an hour of my time so the $600 is a bargain (you have to justify these things, right?).
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Originally Posted by LiveFromNY
Nahhh... order the part, check the forums for instructions, come to the forum and post a stupid question, disconnect the batttery to clear the code, realize I lost my radio code so call the dealer, etc., etc., etc...
Trust me. It's at least an hour of my time so the $600 is a bargain (you have to justify these things, right?).
Trust me. It's at least an hour of my time so the $600 is a bargain (you have to justify these things, right?).
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Man, I showed my dealer a print out from the internet showing the price and he matched it. After that the MAF was two screws a way from being replaced.
Nonetheless, no biggie we live and we learn..
Nonetheless, no biggie we live and we learn..
Originally Posted by LiveFromNY
Nahhh... order the part, check the forums for instructions, come to the forum and post a stupid question, disconnect the batttery to clear the code, realize I lost my radio code so call the dealer, etc., etc., etc...
Trust me. It's at least an hour of my time so the $600 is a bargain (you have to justify these things, right?).
Trust me. It's at least an hour of my time so the $600 is a bargain (you have to justify these things, right?).
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Originally Posted by LiveFromNY
Nahhh... order the part, check the forums for instructions, come to the forum and post a stupid question, disconnect the batttery to clear the code, realize I lost my radio code so call the dealer, etc., etc., etc...
Trust me. It's at least an hour of my time so the $600 is a bargain (you have to justify these things, right?).
Trust me. It's at least an hour of my time so the $600 is a bargain (you have to justify these things, right?).
Holy crap you're worth a lot. If I did it myself, I would be missing an extra $4.85 out of my paycheck (after taxes).
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YES, this forum is great... We do live and learn indeed with these expansive cars. Now I know how to do the MAF if one day mine fails, thanks guys, heh heh Also I have never change my brakes before but after reading the procedures from others on Rennlist and Renntech, I feel a lot more confident to tackle that job myself. I think, if you see it done once, then it gives you a lot more confident to do it yourself because you know what to expect, that's my opinion. Also knowing that if I get stuck in the middle of the job, I can always come here and get some immediate help from the veterans
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Originally Posted by LiveFromNY
So a couple of days ago I get a check engine light. Great. Only had the car a couple of months and here we go already...
I know I could go to Autozone to check the code for free but I'm busy. I drop it at the dealer this morning. Code is MAF they said. $600 to fix. Oh, BTW, your horn is only half-working. Another $185 OK?
Sure... just great. All told I was $1009 out the door (including $199 to read the damn code).
I know I could go to Autozone to check the code for free but I'm busy. I drop it at the dealer this morning. Code is MAF they said. $600 to fix. Oh, BTW, your horn is only half-working. Another $185 OK?
Sure... just great. All told I was $1009 out the door (including $199 to read the damn code).