Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 20:11:09 GMT From: Nutmegger<Nutmeggernopsameja.com> Subject: Re: Is the 150,000 mile service at the dealership worth it?
Guava Baby says... >I think it's more a question of how much you trust the dealership. That is a very good point. Naturally if you >think they're going to fix things that *really* need fixing, you wouldn't hesitate >to go. It is even worse being a woman. I got to know the tech and I trust HIM. >OTOH, if you think they're going to screw around with stuff that really >isn't important to you (but costs a lot to fix), you'll be more reluctant. > >FWIW, my 1990 900S is at 146k and I'm going to bring it to an independent garage I >trust for servicing. These guys understand that I love my car but don't have a ton >of money to spend on unnecessary "fixes." The dealership (Well, service writer) knows that about me also. >The dealership seems more interested in >making the repairs expensive enough that I'll be persuaded to buy a new car. Well....I haven't come to that.....yet. ~J~