You used to see the two bay garage at gas stations because cars were easier to
work on then. You did not need flow charts and computers to diagnose a
problem.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
2000 F150 that has only needed a new alternator and A/C compressor since new.
--- On Mon, 3/28/11, David Riker <davriker at nwi.net> wrote:
From: David Riker <davriker at nwi.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 2010 GMC Hassles and Issues
To: "Rick Fisk" <refisk at chartermi.net>, spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Monday, March 28, 2011, 2:54 PM
I stopped defending Chevrolet's on the list the last time this came up for the
same reason, however, I find myself again, unable to keep myself from
commenting.
Since I am a Chevrolet Sales manager, I get to see the service lane right
outside my window every morning. I get to see trade-ins driven from the
entire spectrum of user styles and personalities.
Despite Frank and Billy's opinions and usage habits, ALL modern vehicles are
incredibly reliable, and adjusted for inflation, ALL repairs needed by modern
vehicles probably cost lest both in inflation adjusted dollars AND relative to
the cost of replacing the vehicle than the same repair in the 1970's.
Remember when every gas station on three corners of every major intersection
had a 2 bay service garage? Remember when there was several transmission
repair facilities, to choose from, several radiator shops, 5 or six
independent auto parts stores in every town? Could it possibly be that it was
because cars used to break down quite regularly, and the reason those shops
are now all out of business is that they don't break down like that any more?
What is normal to see now are Chevrolet, Ford, and Dodge trucks being traded
in with significant miles, hard miles even, as I live in an agricultural area,
that still run and drive very well, and still are worth what I would consider
stupid money. Check it out for your self. Go to KBB.com and book out a
140,000 mile 2006 Silverado 2500 Crew Cab with a Diesel engine. $16,000 trade
in value. That's real money. For a truck I would consider worn out, done,
and ready for the crusher.
You are right, some guys on this list break anvils!
PS, the fuel pump thing is very correct. If the fuel tank is never allowed to
run below 1/4 tank, the fuel pumps will regularly out last the vehicle. Run
the tank empty, and we've accidentally burnt them up in new cars idling on the
lot :O
-----Original Message----- From: Rick Fisk
Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 6:31 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 2010 GMC Hassles and Issues
Same deal with my Silverado pickup and Suburban. Well over 100k and never
an issue. Some guys on this list break anvils.... :-)
Rick
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Cc: "Spridgets Group" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 1:05 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 2010 GMC Hassles and Issues
> Weird. We put over 100K on a 2000 Silverado - never a hiccup. Just turned
> another 100K on a 2005 Silverado - only problem has been a bad instrument
> cluster
> which the dealer replaced no charge. They have both been incredibly good
> trucks as far as we can see....
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
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