I was very pleased when I found out my TR8 could be taken to the local
"quickie-lube" for $30~. Frequently I was told "I don't know what kind of car
that is, but I don't think we have a filter for it." But apparently it used
the same oil filter as some truck. It was always in stock.
-Wayne S
1980 TR8
>
> Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2005 22:26:59 EST
> From: BearTranserv@aol.com
> Subject: Re: Buying an abandoned car from a garage?
>
> In a message dated 12/11/2005 6:22:01 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,
> jar@aldermanroad.net writes:
>
> I own a couple of BMWs that have been superb cars, very low maintenance
>
>
> I often comment that one of the best things about my 1985 divorce was that
> she got the BMW. We leased an 84 318, and I was less than thrilled with the
> performance, and horrified by the maintenance costs. At 15000 miles the oil
> change and front brake pads cost us $750.00. I was told "we
> expect anyone who
> can afford a BMW to be able to afford the maintenance". Remember, this was
> 20 years ago. At 15K miles, the front rotors had to be changed, the oil
<snip>
> I'll stick with the British Cars, the Fords, and the Chevy, where I can
> still get an oil and filter change for $19.95.
>
>
> Robert Houston
> 63 TR4
> 73 MG Midget
>
> Texan in New Mexico
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