Author Topic: Was I Snookered at the Dealer? (Read 2056 times)

DiabloTX · « **Reply #15 on:** February 09, 2007, 10:53:00 PM »

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Originally posted by Xargos
I had them both in the last 3 cars I had, back when I had a car. They work great.

Last cars where a 2003 Z-28, 2005 Chevy Econo Van and a '96 Crownvic.

'03 Z-28?

Don't think so.

But I do have a KnN in my '02 Z-28.

Xargos · « **Reply #16 on:** February 09, 2007, 10:56:11 PM »

err... 2002 Z-28, sorry about that . Couldn't remember what year the last ones were made.

I miss my Z, but medical bills forced me to sell it.

tapakeg · « **Reply #17 on:** February 09, 2007, 10:57:35 PM »

Did you all know those friendly guys at the counter make COMMISSION on service sales?

I have a good friend who works at a Ford dealership, the incentives are huge. Sell X amount of this service this month and get $$$$$

Check it out.

Dago · « **Reply #18 on:** February 09, 2007, 10:59:53 PM »

Brake Cleaning? Is this like a gallon of prop wash? Never heard of such a thing. Definite ripoff.

Changing tranny fluid is a good idea, but rarely necessary before 50k miles.

I would not return to the place, unless you are a masochist.

DiabloTX · « **Reply #19 on:** February 09, 2007, 11:01:00 PM »

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Originally posted by Xargos
I miss my Z, but medical bills forced me to sell it.

That sucks. I like my Z but I'd give anything to have my '96 Camaro back.

Xargos · « **Reply #20 on:** February 09, 2007, 11:02:48 PM »

Why do you like the '96 more?

Xargos · « **Reply #21 on:** February 09, 2007, 11:04:45 PM »

First thing I did when I bought the Z-28 was to get a dash-mat. The glare from that big windshield was just killing me.

nirvana · « **Reply #22 on:** February 09, 2007, 11:05:44 PM »

The tornado fuel savers don't work according to my auto teacher last year, no personal experience on that. A rear brake clean/adjust is for drum brakes to get all the brakes material out that's accumulated, we usually only do it if requested or we are checking brakes because it's normally not one of those vital things.

I'd agree on the trans service, should go at least 60K. I've never changed any fluid that severely burned before 60 or so.

A standard lube oil filter makes only a little bit of the money of a standard shop, a couple thousand a year will get you some money but it won't keep a shop running, they depend on you turning up your radio when your brakes start to squeal or when you drive your axles into oblivion..

DiabloTX · « **Reply #23 on:** February 09, 2007, 11:10:13 PM »

Long story but the short version; I bought it brand new, babied it the 10 years I owned it, was in near mint condition, got great gas milage, had enough HP to keep me happy, was paid for, insurance was low, looked like a shark, etc, etc, etc.

Then a drunk topless dancer hit me and totalled it.

nirvana · « **Reply #24 on:** February 09, 2007, 11:12:23 PM »

Glad you got out okay from that one Diablo. My step dad's Z-28 was a thrill to drive the one time I got to, then he sold it

Xargos · « **Reply #25 on:** February 09, 2007, 11:12:29 PM »

Are those headlights stock or is the photo just fooling me?

DiabloTX · « **Reply #26 on:** February 09, 2007, 11:16:02 PM »

Only thing not stock on the '96 was the KnN F.I.P.K intake, a Hurst shifter with aluminum billet "T" handle, and the Borla exhaust. Everything else is factory stock.

And thanks nirvana, but truth be told I am still feeling the effects of that wreck.

EDIT the headlights look like that because the contrast was cranked up on that pic. Looked kinda cool so I left it like that.

Xargos · « **Reply #27 on:** February 09, 2007, 11:20:41 PM »

rgr, I'm sorry your still feeling the effects of the wreck. Those headlights just look like there blacked out to me, guess it's just the shadowing.

rpm · « **Reply #28 on:** February 09, 2007, 11:49:44 PM »

The "Tornado" is a totally and completely useless device, unless you want to add a restriction to your air intake then it performs great. I hear a louder radio makes your car run faster, too.

Now, were you snookered? No, you were bent over the table and ****ed sans kisses. Trans fluid should be changed at 50K and brakes should be cleaned...well, I've never cleaned the brakes on any vehicle I've ever owned unless I was putting on new brakes.

Sorry, but that's the honest truth.

Halo · « **Reply #29 on:** February 09, 2007, 11:57:52 PM »

Ouch, this is just as painful as I suspected it would be.

However, some minority viewpoints here are reinforced by Google searches revealing some advocates of transmission fluid changes around 20,000 miles or less and cleaning gunk from drum brakes (in my 4-cylinder Camry, drum rear, disc front).

So now I'm thinking that while the car probably would run fine without these two actions at this time, both also probably will make the car run better and longer. Always a balancing act between optimum return on investment and optimum conservation of resources.