When has a car forum saved you some cash vs. the dealer?
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Fanboi
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When has a car forum saved you some cash vs. the dealer?
For me it's been 2 biggies now.
First, was years ago when I had my mustang Cobra. The AC stopped working and the "stealership" said I needed a new compressor to the tune of over $700 installed. I got on stangnet, did some research, and found a bad fuse. I was 18 at the time so it was a big deal.
Just now the fan control in my truck started only working on the max setting. Dealer said new HVAC controls over $300 installed. Coloradofans.com said it was the plug going to the fan motor getting loose... they were right. Plug was loose, all fixed for free.
My Z06 never went to the dealer if it wasn't warranty work so no stories there.
So when did a little research save you some coin.
First, was years ago when I had my mustang Cobra. The AC stopped working and the "stealership" said I needed a new compressor to the tune of over $700 installed. I got on stangnet, did some research, and found a bad fuse. I was 18 at the time so it was a big deal.
Just now the fan control in my truck started only working on the max setting. Dealer said new HVAC controls over $300 installed. Coloradofans.com said it was the plug going to the fan motor getting loose... they were right. Plug was loose, all fixed for free.
My Z06 never went to the dealer if it wasn't warranty work so no stories there.
So when did a little research save you some coin.
S a D u B
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Re: When has a car forum saved you some cash vs. the dealer?
Lots and lots of times. From knowledge, to parts, forums have saved me time and money and changed my life.
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I am a forum junkie. I have a problem.
I wanna give a shoutout to mr2oc.com corvetteforum ls1tech
I am a forum junkie. I have a problem.
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Re: When has a car forum saved you some cash vs. the dealer?
From this forum:
Chad saved me a few thousand dollars on my pool table.
Chris saved me a few hundred by doing some electrical work in my new house.
Vinny saved me a few bucks on an ADT security system.
Elambz saved me a few hundred bucks by not using hookers and blowing me whenever needed.
Chad saved me a few thousand dollars on my pool table.
Chris saved me a few hundred by doing some electrical work in my new house.
Vinny saved me a few bucks on an ADT security system.
Elambz saved me a few hundred bucks by not using hookers and blowing me whenever needed.
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From: ORF
Re: When has a car forum saved you some cash vs. the dealer?
From this forum:
Chad saved me a few thousand dollars on my pool table.
Chris saved me a few hundred by doing some electrical work in my new house.
Vinny saved me a few bucks on an ADT security system.
Elambz saved me a few hundred bucks by not using hookers and blowing me whenever needed.
Chad saved me a few thousand dollars on my pool table.
Chris saved me a few hundred by doing some electrical work in my new house.
Vinny saved me a few bucks on an ADT security system.
Elambz saved me a few hundred bucks by not using hookers and blowing me whenever needed.
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From: pungo
Re: When has a car forum saved you some cash vs. the dealer?
From this forum:
Chad saved me a few thousand dollars on my pool table.
Chris saved me a few hundred by doing some electrical work in my new house.
Vinny saved me a few bucks on an ADT security system.
Elambz saved me a few hundred bucks by not using hookers and blowing me whenever needed.
Chad saved me a few thousand dollars on my pool table.
Chris saved me a few hundred by doing some electrical work in my new house.
Vinny saved me a few bucks on an ADT security system.
Elambz saved me a few hundred bucks by not using hookers and blowing me whenever needed.
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From: Mamby Pamby Land
Re: When has a car forum saved you some cash vs. the dealer?
Wow, had to take a look after seeing your post. That's funny as shit.
Back on topic... Only way I've really saved money was by figuring out how to install my own parts and/or researching parts I wanted to order and figuring out if they will all work together
Back on topic... Only way I've really saved money was by figuring out how to install my own parts and/or researching parts I wanted to order and figuring out if they will all work together