Posted by JRSutton on March 02, 2014 at 18:19:14 from (100.0.77.120):
In Reply to: OT Car Maintenance posted by Duane WI on March 02, 2014 at 10:35:32:
I'm with others that would only change what's needed... Of course, if one ball joint's bad, I'd do both top and bottom of that side - that kind of thing is ok.
But changing everything? I understand the temptation, but it's usually a waste.
I keep close track of costs on my vehicles - I like to buy older and do the repairs myself, it USUALLY comes out better than buying new, but it's also probably not as cheap as most may think.
Seems there's always something you can do to help an older car. Constant needs, and the little things will nickel and dime you to death.
Better to hold off on unnecessary fixes when you can. If you tend to take that overkill approach, it's likely you'd be better off with a newer car that needs nothing, and save yourself hours of work to boot.
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