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So what's wrong with the reputable garages near you that are run by Hispanics? Do you really think your car cares who works on it? . |
Hispanics? Good, find a Mexican muffler shop.
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Had two of these 3.8L Buicks in the family. Never actually had a cat fail on one of these pigs, but it is always possible. Both cars had the same issues that would trip the idiot light: bad O2 sensor, bad gas cap, and broken vapor return/emissions control lines at the gas tank. The rear O2 sensor is a bear to change, but hit it with PB Blaster and let it sit for a day. It should come out, unless the car is rusty. If not, heat it (very carefully) with a torch to break it loose. It should go without saying that a fire extinguisher is your best friend when doing this.
Also, the front motor mounts are prone to breaking. These things run DexCool in the radiator, so don't mix your antifreeze types. The power windows are crap, and you will replace the regulators every few years (or pay the shop $500 each when they fall down). Did I mention that I have really come to hate Buick? |
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The one I owned, needed WAY too many repairs, for a low milage car, that supposedly had the best engine and transmission that they made. |
Of all the cars we have had in the family, the most reliable has been Hyundai. Then Chrysler, Ford, and in last place GM. But, you have to keep in mind that the Hyundai is only 4 yrs old, and the Intrepid and LHS are 15.
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I've had good luck with GM cars, other than tires, brakes and oil changes I never had to do much to them.
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I haven't heard a lot of grumbling about Hyundai, or even Kia. Most owner's feel that, they're good value for the money. :thmbsp: |
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If you're happy with taking your car into a shady muffler shop that may or may not be run by Hispanics that don't speak English, that's fine with me, but I want to be able to get work done on my car by a reputable mechanic that Speaks English, and that isn't going to try and rip me off, but like I said shops like that don't seem to exist near me sadly enough. |
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