Hi, Guest
09-14-2006, 04:00 AM
Look, I'm not trying to bust your balls, the point I'm making is that a bunch of stuff on your list is either "normal maintenance" or "unneeded".
Replaced my pcv valve. $6 >> Ok it lasted 108k instead of 150k (I change mine in all my cars at no more than 70k, but ok, I'll give you that.)
Replaced my idle control sensor. $156.80 (not normal)
No, not normal, I agree, but it did happen...
Performed a motor vac $180 (Sorry, for $180 it had better include a blowjob, most of that stuff can be done under $75, including a pressurized injector clean)
This one I like.. very witty.
Replaced spark plugs $25 (I think) If you changed your originals at 100k, you're at 111k new, and you're on your third set? You changed your plugs twice in 11k?? Seems kinda strange to me.
No, I should've made it a little more clear. Ford recommends changing platinums at 100000, mine was changed at 60,000 and now at 108,000 (+ the originals, that makes 3). You like changing PCV valves I like changing plugs.
Front wheel alignment $60 Ok
So the real "over and above routine" maintenance was 6+157+60=$223 for a 4 year old car at 111k.
Doesn't seem worthy of the quote.
I guess I've been spoiled with my Honda.
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Replaced my pcv valve. $6 >> Ok it lasted 108k instead of 150k (I change mine in all my cars at no more than 70k, but ok, I'll give you that.)
Replaced my idle control sensor. $156.80 (not normal)
No, not normal, I agree, but it did happen...
Performed a motor vac $180 (Sorry, for $180 it had better include a blowjob, most of that stuff can be done under $75, including a pressurized injector clean)
This one I like.. very witty.
Replaced spark plugs $25 (I think) If you changed your originals at 100k, you're at 111k new, and you're on your third set? You changed your plugs twice in 11k?? Seems kinda strange to me.
No, I should've made it a little more clear. Ford recommends changing platinums at 100000, mine was changed at 60,000 and now at 108,000 (+ the originals, that makes 3). You like changing PCV valves I like changing plugs.
Front wheel alignment $60 Ok
So the real "over and above routine" maintenance was 6+157+60=$223 for a 4 year old car at 111k.
Doesn't seem worthy of the quote.
I guess I've been spoiled with my Honda.
Quote:Chalk another one up for why I love my Focus...
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