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[censored] Sheehy Ford. They're the ones who killed my SVT at 32k. 
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Who in Koons do you know? My really good friends dad is apart of ownership with koons, and several koons dealers.
Jason
00 Audi S4, 2.7 Bi-turbo quattro 
01 S10 Xtreme, 4.3l
98' Contour SE with some mods
96 Cavalier (beater)
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I used Ourisman in VA, they didn't put all the bolts in when they replaced my water pump. I'm on my third!
-Andy
Andy W.
The problem with America is stupidity.
I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment
for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety
labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?
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I bought my 98 tour from koons and they really suck! I think the stealerships are the same.Most mechanics move from shop to shop and you may see the same mechanic at a different locations.Sorry I can,t give you more info. I hate the dealers
New Pics of OUTKAST 1!Sept2006
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while we're at this dont go to any darcars locations, they had an SVT on the lot and were racing it before they sold it to me, so i blew the head gasket, thermostat, and water pump under 3 days after getting it. specifically the one in waldorf.
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Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I think I might try calling that CEGer at Jerry's Ford and if that doesn't pan out, maybe World of Ford in Alexandria or Hill and Sanders in Wheaton. I'll let you all know how it goes. Thanks.
-svtdc-
'98 E0 silver frost SVT - SOLD
Mods: DMD, Mobil 1 oil and filter (is this a mod?)
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Take it to Michigan. That's to only way to possibly guarantee good service. I swear, with all of the hardships I've had with local dealerships, I've acutally considered it!
2006 Mazdaspeed6
1997 Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace
1996 Volvo 850-R
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I talked with Chris (he's the CEGer) at Jerry's Ford and it went well so I sent him an email listing the problems - waterpump leaking coolant, 3rd gear grinding, broken trunk release, leaking drivers-side door, and busted headlight housing. Apparently he is the only one there who works on Contours because they are a pain in the ass to working on so nobody else wants to. So, so far so good, I am hoping (and trusting) that there will be no need for me to consider towing it all the way to Michigan. 
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'98 E0 silver frost SVT - SOLD
Mods: DMD, Mobil 1 oil and filter (is this a mod?)
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Cool Toe Chris
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Originally posted by Kokopellian:
Take it to Michigan. That's to only way to possibly guarantee good service. I swear, with all of the hardships I've had with local dealerships, I've acutally considered it!
Been there. Done that. Don't waste the time or money. My dealership in NJ (All American Ford) has done right by my for the 4 years I have been going there. No upselling, no b/s, just straight up and fixed right the first time (except once). Actually, my car is there right now getting the passenger's axle replaced. Expensive, but peace of mind its getting done right.
The best part about my dealer, they are 5 miles away and are more than willing to help troubleshoot and install the occasional mod when I can't do it.
Chris
NJ
98.5 SVT Silver Frost
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In case anyone cares, here's an update. Chris at Jerry's tore down the tranny and indeed it was a worn synchro that caused the grinding. Apparently the clutch is showing some cracking and ought to be replaced too. The total bill for the work (which includes fixing the water pump, the leakey drivers side door, and broken headlamp) is around $3000!  They ran this by CarMax and apparently they are sending one of their technicians by to check it out and verify that the work is needed. I hope they don't turn me down because there is no way I am shelling out $3 grand of my own cash when I paid for a 3 year/30,000 mile warranty. Should find out today whether I'm fully covered. Wish me luck!
-svtdc-
'98 E0 silver frost SVT - SOLD
Mods: DMD, Mobil 1 oil and filter (is this a mod?)
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