I got rid of my previous two cars because of the outrageous repair bills I kept getting. The Maxima went in today for two nasty noises that sounded like a bad pulley near my belts and a weird knocking in the area too that started after my weekend trip to Maine, turned out to be bad bearings in my a/c compressor (as well as an idler pulley). What they quoted me is actually a good deal for the amount of work that needs to get done, but it does prevent me going to California next month like I had planned. At least this is the first repair I haven't had to borrow money from my parents to pay.
Just needed to vent a bit, I've resigned to the knowledge that this will be my life as long as I take cars to the dealer. There's no way I would have the time to replace a compressor myself though.
I did get this gem in email from a friend though after mentioning the repair cost:
"Matt, have you considered buying a nice japenese car, like a Toyota or Honda where repairs are extremely rare and often inexpensive? You're beating yourself up just to keep these specific cars. Yes no?"
Just needed to vent a bit, I've resigned to the knowledge that this will be my life as long as I take cars to the dealer. There's no way I would have the time to replace a compressor myself though.
I did get this gem in email from a friend though after mentioning the repair cost:
"Matt, have you considered buying a nice japenese car, like a Toyota or Honda where repairs are extremely rare and often inexpensive? You're beating yourself up just to keep these specific cars. Yes no?"