Jammer -
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Originally Posted by Jammer
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I am not very mechanically inclined, but I can troubleshoot and repair most common Wndows PC based problems, and DC electrical problems. But every time I buy a used car it ends up costing me MORE in repair bills than I can afford. If I was a mechanic type I would be more likely to buy a used car and fix the problems as I got them. Also the used car market is very very competitive here with the highest prices I have ever seen for used cars. ...
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(staying off topic, sorry ... ) I think this forum has a much higher ratio of DIY car folk than the general populace. In order for a used car to be affordable, you either need to have an honest mechanic *or* the skillzz to do your own repairs. I have the former but not the latter.
But there is one more difference between today and yesteryear. Fifteen years ago I would not have considered getting a used car because I knew I was a sucker for whatever a dishonest repair dude would say. Today I can go to an internet car forum *devoted* to my car and get the honest skinny on how to keep my car happy. This still won't save me from getting ripped off, but I am in a much better position when I can tell the mechanic
in detail what I want done.
CarloSW2