Cars & Transportation - 28 October 2006

2006-10-28 03:15:13 · 5 answers · asked by joe j 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I bought a 1992 Pontiac Bonneville with 64,000 miles in 2003 for $2,300. I just lost the water pump and had to spend $300 on the repair. When people hear this a lot of them say I should have bought new because I'm "wasting money" and all used cars are junk. Book value on the car was $3,500 when I bought it and I've only spent 600 on repairs (lost the AC compressor in 05') so I figure I got a deal anyway. The only thing thats faulty on Bonnevilles is the cooling system and thats after 10+ years of use. All other components will last forever.
My parents spent 14,000 total on a 98' Crown Vic and a 99' Mazda p/u in 02' they've only had 500 in repairs on each in almost 5 years. They bought both from a reputable dealer and had them inspected.
It annoys me when people tell me spending 2900 total is worse than 20000 on a new vehicle. Don't these people think? All of the vehicles we have bought have been consumer reports best buys for used cars. Not everyone wants to have a 7 year car loan!

2006-10-28 03:14:01 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

It is super chrged so the timing is allready pretty aggressive and I 've only got about $500-I just need more towing power and can afford a full size p/u right now

2006-10-28 03:09:40 · 5 answers · asked by I'm laughing WITH you 3 in Nissan

2006-10-28 03:03:56 · 6 answers · asked by Lovelyn L P 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

my wife's medical bills take up our cash flow and we have a hanicaped son,both mental&phyiscal,that due two back injuries she had in being crash into in the two vans before ,making it hard for her to handle him with our van now handicaped system broken,having lift him into the van then breaking down the wheelchair and putting in the van.

2006-10-28 03:03:28 · 4 answers · asked by scooter56 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I am graduating from University with an Engineering degree and looking at buying my first car. My first question is should I buy new or used? And my second question is what is a good car to get? I want something that will last and is good on gas. My price range is about $20 000.

2006-10-28 03:02:11 · 6 answers · asked by Ryan W 1 in Buying & Selling

2006-10-28 02:55:51 · 6 answers · asked by skapiter 3 in Aircraft

2006-10-28 02:53:11 · 4 answers · asked by whiteglue2u 1 in Chrysler

i have worn vlave stem guids!

2006-10-28 02:43:39 · 3 answers · asked by largester 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I took the truck to a mechanic and he had the heads checked and replaced head and intake gaskets. Still getting water in oil

2006-10-28 02:40:12 · 11 answers · asked by chaffin81 1 in Ford

2006-10-28 02:40:09 · 1 answers · asked by cpb365 1 in Dodge

I have no spare and without breaking windows

2006-10-28 02:35:02 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

air intake ? please help

2006-10-28 02:29:35 · 5 answers · asked by supraman 1 in Honda

2006-10-28 02:26:38 · 3 answers · asked by alisgig03 2 in Volvo

Have you ever had any dealings with them you would like to share.Good experience or a nightmare.

For me I have had problems dealing with their Customer Service in Detroit over a warranty issue.They refused to except responsibility over a defective part and would not fix it.Later when my truck broke down all of a sudden they want to fix it after I threatened them with court action under the lemon law.

Have you ever had a similiar run in with GM you would like to share? Please do. Sorry about the long question!

2006-10-28 02:23:49 · 6 answers · asked by John 5 in Buying & Selling

2006-10-28 02:20:35 · 13 answers · asked by pony 1 in Audi

ask all paint body questions .....

2006-10-28 02:20:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-28 02:08:19 · 4 answers · asked by giant33 1 in Buying & Selling

It was the friends fault. Who's insurance will cover? The driver or the owner of the car?

2006-10-28 02:07:14 · 8 answers · asked by agents_girl 2 in Insurance & Registration

I think 70mph is 12 m/s which gives more of an idea of how fast car is going. Maybe it would make people think since people can imagine a metre, not a mile

2006-10-28 02:01:38 · 15 answers · asked by Lazarus 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Many drivers only use side lights even in very poor foggy conditions. If we did not have side lights then dipped head lights would be the first option. However, you will always find that there are those that do not use lights at all and expect everyone to see them as well as they can see you with your lights on.

2006-10-28 01:57:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

2006-10-28 01:35:15 · 4 answers · asked by Levon 1 in Insurance & Registration

2006-10-28 01:31:46 · 12 answers · asked by daniel R 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

my son who doesn't live with me , borrowed my car and was at-fault in an accident. my insurance rate has doubled .if I change companies will it still be this high?

2006-10-28 01:29:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

please someone help me with this

2006-10-28 01:09:58 · 4 answers · asked by supraman 1 in Honda

CSX OR CONRAIL TRAIN SETS

2006-10-28 00:49:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rail

2006-10-28 00:47:03 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I need a workshop manual for a 2003 (53) wagon R, any ideas as to where you can get one?

2006-10-28 00:45:16 · 9 answers · asked by mobilesimon 1 in Suzuki

2006-10-28 00:30:28 · 4 answers · asked by S K 1 in Mitsubishi

2006-10-28 00:24:15 · 4 answers · asked by romeometer 1 in Mercedes-Benz