Need help on deciding to keep car?

Kelolo · 11-12-04, 03:52 AM

Here's the scnerio with my car:
I've owned it for 2 yrs (Dec 04) bought it w/ 81k now has 108k. I paid it off in July and ever since then have had a rack of problems. One the check engine light is on turned out to be EGR valve so i put that off for a while since it wasn't that serious. Then late this summer car started overheating so I put in the shop immediately... and also had the EGR valve fix done that cost 560 bucks. Acura didn't find anything suspecious about the car overheating just put anti-freeze in it. Then Sept car overheated again, same reason. So i went to get an Oil change again and also to tell them to turn the chk engine light back off because it was back on, and also I wanted them to recheck my car since it overheated. So this morning the dude comes to me to give me the status on my car

he has a list of problems:

The reason the chk engine light came on is because of another EGR valve problema apparently all that money i paid them was spent on them cleaning the dumb valves and the actual problem is a EGR Solenoid EST: 360$

THe rest I don't even know about:

Rear Tramission Mount - 475$
Right OUter CV boot 250$
Right Inner and left inner tie rods- $400
Alightment $80
Both Front INner Frender Liners $400
Rehang Front Bumper (Its reallly low) $130 *I paid some shop 100 bucks for this already but an accident knocked it back down.
R/F Turn Signal Lense $175 *from accident
Front Brake Pads + Rotors $485

Total: $2755

I know that's jive steep because its w/ Acura..some of this stuff I had done at another shop I"m looking at an old invoice from oCt 03 i had axle shaft replace for 108.00 .

So basically what im trying to figure out is should i try to get ALL this stuff down at side shops or should i just sell my car because its too old to put this money back into? Car will be 13yrs old 05.

Help
Thanks

sleeprlegendcp · 11-12-04, 04:16 AM

It really depends on what you plan on doing with the car. If you want to keep it for a few more years then pay to get it fixed at an independent Acura/Honda shop. If this is not your plan, selling might be the best, but you will take a huge loss selling a car that needs so much work. It is usually recomended to fix the car first and sell it for more money than just selling it as is.
Later!
Lee

PSA · 11-12-04, 04:24 AM

If you decide to fix it it be in your wallets best interest to drop it off in Easton Pa for a week.

Kelolo · 11-12-04, 04:26 AM

whats up there?

*hnic* · 11-12-04, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleeprlegendcp

It really depends on what you plan on doing with the car. If you want to keep it for a few more years then pay to get it fixed at an independent Acura/Honda shop. If this is not your plan, selling might be the best, but you will take a huge loss selling a car that needs so much work. It is usually recomended to fix the car first and sell it for more money than just selling it as is.
Later!
Lee

fix it and then sell it.

Danny · 11-12-04, 05:06 AM

Hard to say whether to keep or not to keep. I'd have to see pics of your car.

Regarding the repairs:

Dealer is the most expensive place to shop and repair.

Rear Tramission Mount - 475$
Buy it on Ebay - much cheaper

Both Front Inner Frender Liners $400
Buy them used from a salvage yard

Rehang Front Bumper (Its reallly low) $130 *I paid some shop 100 bucks for this already but an accident knocked it back down.
This is easy enough to do by yourself

R/F Turn Signal Lense $175 *from accident
Buy it on Ebay - much cheaper

Front Brake Pads + Rotors $485
Ebay again

Good Luck

yetchh · 11-12-04, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kelolo

Here's the scnerio with my car:
I've owned it for 2 yrs (Dec 04) bought it w/ 81k now has 108k. I paid it off in July and ever since then have had a rack of problems. One the check engine light is on turned out to be EGR valve so i put that off for a while since it wasn't that serious. Then late this summer car started overheating so I put in the shop immediately... and also had the EGR valve fix done that cost 560 bucks. Acura didn't find anything suspecious about the car overheating just put anti-freeze in it. Then Sept car overheated again, same reason. So i went to get an Oil change again and also to tell them to turn the chk engine light back off because it was back on, and also I wanted them to recheck my car since it overheated. So this morning the dude comes to me to give me the status on my car

he has a list of problems:

The reason the chk engine light came on is because of another EGR valve problema apparently all that money i paid them was spent on them cleaning the dumb valves and the actual problem is a EGR Solenoid EST: 360$

THe rest I don't even know about:

Rear Tramission Mount - 475$
Right OUter CV boot 250$
Right Inner and left inner tie rods- $400
Alightment $80
Both Front INner Frender Liners $400
Rehang Front Bumper (Its reallly low) $130 *I paid some shop 100 bucks for this already but an accident knocked it back down.
R/F Turn Signal Lense $175 *from accident
Front Brake Pads + Rotors $485

Total: $2755

I know that's jive steep because its w/ Acura..some of this stuff I had done at another shop I"m looking at an old invoice from oCt 03 i had axle shaft replace for 108.00 .

So basically what im trying to figure out is should i try to get ALL this stuff down at side shops or should i just sell my car because its too old to put this money back into? Car will be 13yrs old 05.

Help
Thanks

bro 90% of that is easy to do yourself bar the alignment and cv boot...

Ballistic · 11-12-04, 09:52 AM

R/F Turn Signal Lense $175 *from accident
Front Brake Pads + Rotors $485

dealership is going to rip you off. You can get 2 turnsignals for 30bucks off ebay.
you can get brake pads + rotors from brembo for 130bucks.

fenderliners... www.carpartswholesale.com has them for CHEAP.

don't give up on it... you gatta find a good hook-up.

EDIT: and the bumber can be easily done by yourself.

91LSMAN · 11-12-04, 10:09 AM

Do the things yourself or have independant shops do them and buy things online. You'll be happy and want to keep your Legend.

*stevieray* · 11-12-04, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kelolo

whats up there?

PSA's shop, you dork. :p He's a certified Acura mechanic and one of the Legend OG's.

mcjeez · 11-12-04, 01:48 PM

Sell it. It really sucks having regrets about dumping tons of money into a $5K car only to have it be a good car for you but still only be worth $5K when you are done. Look at all the nice cars these guys got here... dump your car and be patient and grab a car that someone else has already been through all the time, trouble and expense to get just right. After owning 24 cars (in the last 20 years), I've learned not to chase dollars into my ride only to have to chase more and more... much easier getting hooked up by someone else.

Ballistic · 11-12-04, 05:45 PM

you wont drop close to $2755 into the legend. Don't quit on her...

FutureX 2001 · 11-12-04, 06:11 PM

Stop calling Kelolo "dude" and stuff lol she's a female =)

Kelolo, I would say get the stuff done at a side shop that specializes in Hondas/Toyotas/Japanese Imports. That's what I do I haven't had any problems. Dealers are too expensive imo. If you want dealer parts, ask how much the part would cost u to buy at the dealer and then take it to them for install if they'll do that. Labor @ Acura is expensive.

LPB · 11-12-04, 08:14 PM

As mentioned, some parts might be found on Ebay. The fender liners new are around $70 each and if you can change a tire you can remove and install the liners. The A/T rear mount can be purchased for around $125 at discount. 2 hrs max to install. The R/F turn signal lamp assy used to retail for $72. Use www.car-part.com to locate parts. Can also provide links to salvage yards in your area having Legends. Look into either a Brembo rotor or quality aftermarket. Changing pads and rotors is also a basic DIY repair. Alignment is a normal maintenance cost. Tie-rods and boots are also normal maintenance costs given age of vehicle.

The bottom line is how much to repair vs newer old vehicle with unknown repair costs.

With the Legend, as it is now an old vehicle maintenance costs will become expensive as parts wear out and require replacement. If you cannot or do not wish to perform your own DIY repairs, you might consider a newer used non-luxury vehicle. As mentioned, you will "take a hit" on selling the vehicle in its current condition.

Kelolo · 11-13-04, 01:30 AM

okay its not gonna be in fix it yourself going on over here.
This chick aint crawling on the ground lol.

I"ve thought about it some more if i can sell my car for 5000$ its current blue book value and find a decent ride for 10k or less than I will get rid of the legend...

11-12-04, 03:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
Kelolo LadY_LegenD Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Greenbelt MD Posts: 434 Car 1: 92L Blue Sedan iTrader: (0)	Need help on deciding to keep car? Here's the scnerio with my car: I've owned it for 2 yrs (Dec 04) bought it w/ 81k now has 108k. I paid it off in July and ever since then have had a rack of problems. One the check engine light is on turned out to be EGR valve so i put that off for a while since it wasn't that serious. Then late this summer car started overheating so I put in the shop immediately... and also had the EGR valve fix done that cost 560 bucks. Acura didn't find anything suspecious about the car overheating just put anti-freeze in it. Then Sept car overheated again, same reason. So i went to get an Oil change again and also to tell them to turn the chk engine light back off because it was back on, and also I wanted them to recheck my car since it overheated. So this morning the dude comes to me to give me the status on my car he has a list of problems: The reason the chk engine light came on is because of another EGR valve problema apparently all that money i paid them was spent on them cleaning the dumb valves and the actual problem is a EGR Solenoid EST: 360$ THe rest I don't even know about: Rear Tramission Mount - 475$ Right OUter CV boot 250$ Right Inner and left inner tie rods- $400 Alightment $80 Both Front INner Frender Liners $400 Rehang Front Bumper (Its reallly low) $130 I paid some shop 100 bucks for this already but an accident knocked it back down. R/F Turn Signal Lense $175 from accident Front Brake Pads + Rotors $485 Total: $2755 I know that's jive steep because its w/ Acura..some of this stuff I had done at another shop I"m looking at an old invoice from oCt 03 i had axle shaft replace for 108.00 . So basically what im trying to figure out is should i try to get ALL this stuff down at side shops or should i just sell my car because its too old to put this money back into? Car will be 13yrs old 05. Help Thanks __________________ <IMG Src="http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/PHOTOFILE/AABP030.jpg">

11-12-04, 04:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
sleeprlegendcp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: . Posts: 10,099 Car 1: . iTrader: (0)	It really depends on what you plan on doing with the car. If you want to keep it for a few more years then pay to get it fixed at an independent Acura/Honda shop. If this is not your plan, selling might be the best, but you will take a huge loss selling a car that needs so much work. It is usually recomended to fix the car first and sell it for more money than just selling it as is. Later! Lee __________________ National Acura Legend Meet 2008 - 4th of July - Chattanooga, TN - Click Here!

11-12-04, 04:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
PSA Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PA Posts: 750 iTrader: (8)	If you decide to fix it it be in your wallets best interest to drop it off in Easton Pa for a week. __________________ PSA

11-12-04, 04:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
Kelolo LadY_LegenD Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Greenbelt MD Posts: 434 Car 1: 92L Blue Sedan iTrader: (0)	whats up there? __________________ <IMG Src="http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/PHOTOFILE/AABP030.jpg">

11-12-04, 05:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
Danny Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 428 Car 1: 1992 Granada Black LS Sedan iTrader: (1)	Hard to say whether to keep or not to keep. I'd have to see pics of your car. Regarding the repairs: Dealer is the most expensive place to shop and repair. Rear Tramission Mount - 475$ Buy it on Ebay - much cheaper Both Front Inner Frender Liners $400 Buy them used from a salvage yard Rehang Front Bumper (Its reallly low) $130 I paid some shop 100 bucks for this already but an accident knocked it back down. This is easy enough to do by yourself R/F Turn Signal Lense $175 from accident Buy it on Ebay - much cheaper Front Brake Pads + Rotors $485 Ebay again Good Luck Last edited by Danny : 11-12-04 at 10:50 AM.

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Ballistic Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: socal Posts: 2,665 Car 1: 1988 944 Turbo iTrader: (7)	R/F Turn Signal Lense $175 *from accident Front Brake Pads + Rotors $485 dealership is going to rip you off. You can get 2 turnsignals for 30bucks off ebay. you can get brake pads + rotors from brembo for 130bucks. fenderliners... www.carpartswholesale.com has them for CHEAP. don't give up on it... you gatta find a good hook-up. EDIT: and the bumber can be easily done by yourself. __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...44/avatar2.jpg

11-12-04, 10:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
91LSMAN I like shiny Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 14,889 Car 1: 91 LS Coupe (GONE) Car 2: Current-02 Corvette Car 3: 94 LS Coupe (Bro's) iTrader: (4)	Do the things yourself or have independant shops do them and buy things online. You'll be happy and want to keep your Legend. __________________

11-12-04, 01:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
mcjeez 6-speeder Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rockies Posts: 154 Car 1: '93 Coupe L 6-spd, '94 Sedan L iTrader: (0)	Sell it. It really sucks having regrets about dumping tons of money into a $5K car only to have it be a good car for you but still only be worth $5K when you are done. Look at all the nice cars these guys got here... dump your car and be patient and grab a car that someone else has already been through all the time, trouble and expense to get just right. After owning 24 cars (in the last 20 years), I've learned not to chase dollars into my ride only to have to chase more and more... much easier getting hooked up by someone else.

11-12-04, 05:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ballistic Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: socal Posts: 2,665 Car 1: 1988 944 Turbo iTrader: (7)	you wont drop close to $2755 into the legend. Don't quit on her... __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...44/avatar2.jpg

11-12-04, 06:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
FutureX 2001 L E G E N D Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Montebello, CA Posts: 4,575 Car 1: '95 Coupe Car 2: '94 Sedan GS Car 3: '90 Coupe iTrader: (2)	Stop calling Kelolo "dude" and stuff lol she's a female =) Kelolo, I would say get the stuff done at a side shop that specializes in Hondas/Toyotas/Japanese Imports. That's what I do I haven't had any problems. Dealers are too expensive imo. If you want dealer parts, ask how much the part would cost u to buy at the dealer and then take it to them for install if they'll do that. Labor @ Acura is expensive. __________________

11-12-04, 08:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
LPB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,144 Car 1: 1992 Seattle Silver LS CPE Car 2: 2007 Toyota Corolla Car 3: 1981 Corvette iTrader: (2)	As mentioned, some parts might be found on Ebay. The fender liners new are around $70 each and if you can change a tire you can remove and install the liners. The A/T rear mount can be purchased for around $125 at discount. 2 hrs max to install. The R/F turn signal lamp assy used to retail for $72. Use www.car-part.com to locate parts. Can also provide links to salvage yards in your area having Legends. Look into either a Brembo rotor or quality aftermarket. Changing pads and rotors is also a basic DIY repair. Alignment is a normal maintenance cost. Tie-rods and boots are also normal maintenance costs given age of vehicle. The bottom line is how much to repair vs newer old vehicle with unknown repair costs. With the Legend, as it is now an old vehicle maintenance costs will become expensive as parts wear out and require replacement. If you cannot or do not wish to perform your own DIY repairs, you might consider a newer used non-luxury vehicle. As mentioned, you will "take a hit" on selling the vehicle in its current condition. __________________ Eyebrows KMS Strut Bar Enkei 16" J-Lips Wings West Spoiler w/LED Clear Corner Lens Clear Bumper Lens Clear Rear Side Markers Brembo X-Drilled/Slotted Stainless Braided Brake Hoses Focus 2500 Driving Lamps Gold Pkg

11-13-04, 01:30 AM	#15 (permalink)
Kelolo LadY_LegenD Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Greenbelt MD Posts: 434 Car 1: 92L Blue Sedan iTrader: (0)	okay its not gonna be in fix it yourself going on over here. This chick aint crawling on the ground lol. I"ve thought about it some more if i can sell my car for 5000$ its current blue book value and find a decent ride for 10k or less than I will get rid of the legend... __________________ <IMG Src="http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/PHOTOFILE/AABP030.jpg">

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