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Very impressed with maintenance/repair costs
Earlier this week, our car threw a code on us, so it was hightime to get her in our local hero, er, mechanic...
Turns out I had 2 things going on this week; the primary fan motor was shot, and the MAF sensor had bit the bullet. So, repairing those two items, plus an oil change and quick once over on our car, the bill was very impressive to say the least. I am constantly surprised at how reliable, and how relatively inexpensive, these cars truly are. Even for being 20+ years old, now, I still have NO second thoughts when I jump into her everyday. One of the most reliable cars I've ever owned.... I just needed to pop in here and spout some accolades to Chevrolet and the Corvette division this morning... :D |
RE: Very impressed with maintenance/repair costs
Got to agree there about the reliability,mind you they are pretty basic and not stressed to any degree.When you consider the 350 cube is putting out around 260 stock it's fast asleep all the time.It's producing around 45HP per liter(litre). The old 3.8 E-TYPE put out 80HP .My XJR makes 100HP and I'm not getting sexy but my little stroker makes around 125.
Anyway from the depths of florida,greetings. new fan motor-$68 15/20 minutes labour new MAF about $200 -30 seconds labour oil and filter $17.99 @grease monkey. Hows that compare with you guys EH EH EH!!!!(sorry couldn't resist!!!) I'm a Britt so I'm on your side to some degree.!! |
RE: Very impressed with maintenance/repair costs
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RE: Very impressed with maintenance/repair costs
ORIGINAL: vrooomm Got to agree there about the reliability,mind you they are pretty basic and not stressed to any degree.When you consider the 350 cube is putting out around 260 stock it's fast asleep all the time.It's producing around 45HP per liter(litre). The old 3.8 E-TYPE put out 80HP .My XJR makes 100HP and I'm not getting sexy but my little stroker makes around 125. Anyway from the depths of florida,greetings. new fan motor-$68 15/20 minutes labour new MAF about $200 -30 seconds labour oil and filter $17.99 @grease monkey. Hows that compare with you guys EH EH EH!!!!(sorry couldn't resist!!!) I'm a Britt so I'm on your side to some degree.!! In STYLE! :D Corvette: The Worlds Greatest Sports Car. |
RE: Very impressed with maintenance/repair costs
ORIGINAL: TealC4 ORIGINAL: TopSpeed Earlier this week, our car threw a code on us, so it was hightime to get her in our local hero, er, mechanic... Turns out I had 2 things going on this week; the primary fan motor was shot, and the MAF sensor had bit the bullet. So, repairing those two items, plus an oil change and quick once over on our car, the bill was very impressive to say the least. I am constantly surprised at how reliable, and how relatively inexpensive, these cars truly are. Even for being 20+ years old, now, I still have NO second thoughts when I jump into her everyday. One of the most reliable cars I've ever owned.... I just needed to pop in here and spout some accolades to Chevrolet and the Corvette division this morning... :D |
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