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Old 01-04-2008, 06:24 PM
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First thing is no matter what, you have to fix it. Because no matter where you drive, local or even worse far away, you will be wondering if and when it is going to happen. That is a very unesay feeling. If you bought this car used, sometimes the lot gives some sort of warrenty. If not, maybe your stepson could pull some strings or call in a favor for you. But outside of that, it seems that your options are limited. Mechanics are one of those services that if you do not know one, you always think you are being screwed. Just ask around, maybe someone knows a mechanic or is happy with some work they had done by one. I would think that if your stepson is in the car buisness he could refer a good one to you also. Good Luck.
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Old 01-04-2008, 06:34 PM
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Finding a trust-worthy mechanic is a difficult proposition, but not impossible. You definitely need to get it fixed, then you can consider trading it in later if it continues to give you trouble, and starting the process all over again. I'm driving a 2002 Toyota Corolla with 172,000 miles on it. Just had to get it fixed (spark plugs, manifold gasket, $400) today.
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Old 01-04-2008, 07:02 PM
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Old 01-04-2008, 07:05 PM
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agreed.
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Old 01-04-2008, 09:02 PM
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Triple H.... Does the car have theft coverage on it ? I know a few guys from south philly who could do a Magic Trick with it !
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Old 01-04-2008, 09:25 PM
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Triple H.... Does the car have theft coverage on it ? I know a few guys from south philly who could do a Magic Trick with it !
i used to know a couple guys on LI that could do the same magic.
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Old 01-04-2008, 09:14 PM
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real japanese, or made in america japanese??
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Old 01-04-2008, 09:26 PM
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real japanese, or made in america japanese??
made in america japanese limited edition bill belicheck model.
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Old 01-05-2008, 06:47 AM
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made in america japanese limited edition bill belicheck model.
goes zero to 16 in 17 weeks?

as an aside....

guy forgets his wifes birthday.
he wakes and finds a note. 'you better make it up to me this afternoon. i want something that goes from 0 to 200 in six seconds'.
he arrives home that afternoon, and tells his wife her present is in the drive. she runs outside, only to find a scale on the pavement...

his funeral is later today.
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Old 01-05-2008, 07:44 AM
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HHH,

First tact is to take the stand that this American car has less than 50K and should be covered. Complain to a regional service rep.for Chevy. Ask where he is and call and bitch, bitch, bitch. They can, sometimes make something warrantee when it's not. Especially when they think you're giong to tell the world chevys are crap.

As someone else mentioned, maybe bad? Have someone else look at it. Quite odd that a sensor all of a sudden goes bad.
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