That “Ferris Bueller’s” feeling…
08-03-2005, 05:15 AM
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That “Ferris Bueller’s” feeling…
I just dropped my Z to the dealer for the 15000 miles checkup, rear tires change (third set !) and rear axle clicking.
I hate to leave my baby’s keys. I’m always afraid one of their kids is going to go for a joy ride. Manual gear shift is not something people are used to here (a valet almost blew my Impreza’s clutch last December) and I often hear comment like “It’s under warranty anyways”. I have a terrible imagination for these things…
-Let’ see if that rev-up engine is really better near the red line
-Wow, aftermarket exhaust, let’s hear it (redlining a cold engine in neutral…)
-There is still some rubber left on this guy’s soon-to-be-trashed tires, lets burnout!
There’s always something that feels wrong afterward…
I hate to leave my baby’s keys. I’m always afraid one of their kids is going to go for a joy ride. Manual gear shift is not something people are used to here (a valet almost blew my Impreza’s clutch last December) and I often hear comment like “It’s under warranty anyways”. I have a terrible imagination for these things…
-Let’ see if that rev-up engine is really better near the red line
-Wow, aftermarket exhaust, let’s hear it (redlining a cold engine in neutral…)
-There is still some rubber left on this guy’s soon-to-be-trashed tires, lets burnout!
There’s always something that feels wrong afterward…
08-03-2005, 05:34 AM
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I can totally relate to that. I totally dread what you just described and thats why I am not going to get any maintainance work done at any shop or dealer, better do that in my garage.
There is only so much you can do when you have get some warranty work done and dont forget to note your mileage before and after you drop off the car.
How long is the dealer going to keep the car?
There is only so much you can do when you have get some warranty work done and dont forget to note your mileage before and after you drop off the car.
How long is the dealer going to keep the car?
08-03-2005, 06:17 AM
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Not to make things worse, but one of our members had his Z32 at a dealer to have the injectors replaced... after putting it back together, the dealer fed him a line that he wanted to keep it one more night so he could start it cold in the morning, make sure everything was working properly on cold starts...
His car was stolen that night and found a couple days later after the body work and wheels had been damaged (joy riding) and the stereo stolen
His car was stolen that night and found a couple days later after the body work and wheels had been damaged (joy riding) and the stereo stolen
08-03-2005, 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by spcemn_spiff
I can totally relate to that. I totally dread what you just described and thats why I am not going to get any maintainance work done at any shop or dealer, better do that in my garage.
There is only so much you can do when you have get some warranty work done and dont forget to note your mileage before and after you drop off the car.
How long is the dealer going to keep the car?
There is only so much you can do when you have get some warranty work done and dont forget to note your mileage before and after you drop off the car.
How long is the dealer going to keep the car?
Should only be one day, unless they want to change the rear bearing right away.
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08-03-2005, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by SoCalTed
Just think how you feel when you drive a rental car. I work on my drifting techniques every time. 
I can hear the Star Wars theme right now... 
08-03-2005, 08:34 AM
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no need to wonder...
http://www.buygpsnow.com/item.aspx?itemid=263
cheap.. you can playback with a PDA when you pick the car up, right there...
http://www.buygpsnow.com/item.aspx?itemid=263
cheap.. you can playback with a PDA when you pick the car up, right there...
08-03-2005, 09:31 AM
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Worried about what's happening with your car when you leave it somewhere? Check out one of these....
http://www.davisnet.com/drive/produc...p_products.asp
Basically, it records several parameters, like speed, RPM's, etc. and logs severe braking and accelerations. I decided to buy one after somebody else here posted his story about having one on his Z and leaving it at the dealership. He downloaded the data after picking it up and saw the abuse that they put it through.
http://www.davisnet.com/drive/produc...p_products.asp
Basically, it records several parameters, like speed, RPM's, etc. and logs severe braking and accelerations. I decided to buy one after somebody else here posted his story about having one on his Z and leaving it at the dealership. He downloaded the data after picking it up and saw the abuse that they put it through.
08-03-2005, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by tware
no need to wonder...
http://www.buygpsnow.com/item.aspx?itemid=263
cheap.. you can playback with a PDA when you pick the car up, right there...
http://www.buygpsnow.com/item.aspx?itemid=263
cheap.. you can playback with a PDA when you pick the car up, right there...
08-03-2005, 10:26 AM
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every time i leave my car for valet the person that drives it is leanin waaaay back in the seat, left hand at the top of the steering wheel and chin up in the air... cracks me up LOL
08-03-2005, 12:48 PM
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I avoid valet parking like the plague. I'll pay the valet fee and park it myself if I have to.
Here is another car monitoring option: http://www.networkcar.com
This one also reminds you of service mileage, and can graph fuel economy, speed, etc. over time.
Here is another car monitoring option: http://www.networkcar.com
This one also reminds you of service mileage, and can graph fuel economy, speed, etc. over time.
08-03-2005, 01:21 PM
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I just dropped this thing off at a shop I've never been to before for an overnight stay...kinda had that "not so warm and fuzzy" feeling about the whole thing. Not so sure why, but it's true...I'm sure it'll all be ok though. At least the shop owner is an enthusiast. He pulled up in a modded Evo. I think the more modding you do, the more paranoid you get. That's true for me anyway.
08-03-2005, 02:28 PM
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All this is too funny and too true 
My boss had a friend who valeted his VETTE and gave the keys right to a guy/thief dressed up as one of the valets. I think I would have thrown up after finding that out...
I live downtown and will never valet my car. It's cheaper and less stressful to just CAB it. I had too many friends as valets in HS and I know how they drive based on their stories. F'n scary!
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My boss had a friend who valeted his VETTE and gave the keys right to a guy/thief dressed up as one of the valets. I think I would have thrown up after finding that out...I live downtown and will never valet my car. It's cheaper and less stressful to just CAB it. I had too many friends as valets in HS and I know how they drive based on their stories. F'n scary!
Zquicksilver