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Im trying to hold on to my 16 years old car as long as possible and Im wondering how much to spend on repair to make keeping an old car fiscally feasible.
Theres basic maintenance of oil change which I do twice a year at total $110. Im looking at replacing...
Started by Shaabenanizer on
, 20 posts
by 14 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at savingadvice):
For 1600+ on just the catalytic converter alone, you could just buy another beater car with that amount....
You can read my full article here and mileage of your car.
Maintenance and repairs average around $815/year.
On a car.
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Im trying to hold on to my 16 years old car as long as possible and Im wondering how much to spend on repair to make keeping an old car fiscally feasible.
Theres basic maintenance of oil change which I do twice a year at total $110. Im looking at replacing...
Started by Shaabenanizer on
, 18 posts
by 13 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at savingadvice):
For 1600+ on just the catalytic converter alone, you could just buy another beater car with that amount....
You can read my full article here and mileage of your car.
Maintenance and repairs average around $815/year.
On a car.
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New poster here looking at seriously getting a 08 E90 M3 within the next 3-4 months with a budget of sub-$40k. The E39 M5 has been one of my "poster cars" since they've come out. However, most of the ones I've been looking at are 75k miles + and around...
Started by hickuptruck on
, 11 posts
by 9 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at m3post):
Good thing about the car is lots of forum support and parts and 12k miles later, I....
BoltIf you love it you will pay for it.
But yes, the maintenance procedures more or less is the same in every car.
And safely lift the car.
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Hi guys,
I leave on Friday to pick up my Jerez Black E92 M3. I want to do everything I can to protect the interior and exterior of the car during the ED. I'm also having redelivery at PCD, with a 1000 mile drive home.
Here's my plan so far:
After I pick...
Started by SamS on
, 22 posts
by 9 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at m3post):
303 fabric guard problems with waiting, but if you feel the need... .
I don't care that the car looks perfect, this is more preventative-maintenance thancongrats on the new car!
wash, clay, seal while you are over there.
Conflicted....
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Yesterday my swift DDIS came back from a 25k kms servicing from vitesse andheri (w).
I was informed by the service advisor that they will do turbo charger cleaning during the cars 30k kms service..he mentioned that maruti recommends this at the 30k kms...
Started by bhp on
, 15 posts
by 13 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at team-bhp):
Maruti dealers....
We used to get it done for our old Tavera after on your car.
Of km.
However something like this happens after the car has crunched huge no.
There is oil being thrown by the turbo & black smoke is emitted by the car.
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Write off gas/car maintenance expenses - car registered to a family member. I have a Web integration business, where I drive to about 2-3 current client offices a day, and 1-3 potential client meetings a week. I am under 25, and unfortunately have 1 speeding...
Started by Drake89 on
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by 2 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at redflagdeals):
Portion of the car and not the whole thing..
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So after "finishing" the truck up a couple months ago I found myself getting bored and looking for more things to do. I would really like to get into getting more of the mechanical stuff done, but for right now budget isnt going to allow that. So I decided...
Started by W/T_Deluxe on
, 14 posts
by 8 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at gm-trucks):
Also the tailights and brake lights etc are still very visible... .
Realized I didnt incude a pitcure of the finished product for either of them, sorry
The tailights look almost black from the right angles but when the sun is on them they look almost blood red .
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I bought my truck with the appearance pkg just so i wouldn't have to spend more money in the future painting everything..
well, the the black paint is already chipping off the front bumper AND on the bottoms of the front doors. Took it to local chevy ...
Started by ChaseN on
, 15 posts
by 10 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at gm-trucks):
2012 GMC Sierra Denali 'Steel Gray....
Stay back as far a possible from the vehicles in front of you and you will keep that to a minimum but if you follow closely, going to happen .
Well if you are going to drive it down the road, paint chips are inevitable .
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I noticed my door sill area has become very scratched as that is where you commonly step to get into the truck. I didn't like any of the protectors as they will still scuff up and look rough. So today I had a solution take form- I bought a bedliner kit...
Started by MikeNH on
, 13 posts
by 8 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at gm-trucks):
2 10" CVR Kickers....
2" RC, K&N AirCharger, HID's 6K, 20% Tint & 5% on back .
Interesting, looks good! First time I seen this done, other side like that too?
'07 Black Silverado LT2 Ext Cab 5.3
BlackBear Tune, 305/50/20 Cooper Zeon LTZ's on 20" XD Spys Black .
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Spent the last few couple of weeks fabbing this up. I decided I needed a full size spare, but there was no way it was going to fit under my truck. I also wanted to clean up the rear and raise the departure angle a few inches. Thats why I came up with ...
Started by Z71 AST on
, 15 posts
by 11 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at gm-trucks):
Needs a roof rack and lights and jack to top... .
Back to top Nice man, I really like your truck it's real freakin clean!
Back to top looks different, but it looks really cool .
Plus now there are no worries of the spair tire winch hanging up .
Looks awesome.
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