tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150649422744296369.post6208385647898986412..comments2023-12-23T02:17:12.549-08:00Comments on Quest for Fun!: Diesel Has Arrived (Cars)Gary Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11897166491600280320noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150649422744296369.post-82645528588254133972008-09-29T18:28:00.000-07:002008-09-29T18:28:00.000-07:00Yes, I am still putting off the repair of power st...Yes, I am still putting off the repair of power steering and a/c hoses lost to an overly deep and steep gutter in Concord.<BR/>Who'd'a'thunk that 15mph would be too fast for the "speed dip"?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150649422744296369.post-87754524884488757822008-09-28T21:05:00.000-07:002008-09-28T21:05:00.000-07:00Luckily I'm not quite in the market for a new car ...Luckily I'm not quite in the market for a new car yet, having just hit 60,000 miles on the Mazda. Last week you heard me grumbling, mostly from a $250 spark plug change and a dead battery a few days later (another $150). Ouch!Gary Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11897166491600280320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150649422744296369.post-29305077235494119872008-09-28T09:22:00.000-07:002008-09-28T09:22:00.000-07:00And if the dealer has the work done, even if it is...And if the dealer has the work done, even if it is an aftermarket product, it doesn't void the warranty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150649422744296369.post-17794861275949592512008-09-28T09:16:00.000-07:002008-09-28T09:16:00.000-07:00Not sure if it's worth it on a car that is already...Not sure if it's worth it on a car that is already listing over MSRP, but you can always talk to the dealer about getting custom leather upholstery. The 4Runner I drive did not come with leather seats as an option, you had to go up to the 'limited' edition to get that. The dealership had them put in to increase the saleability of the vehicle. At the very least they probably know someone who can reliably do the work.Fulminatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14332824290977548527noreply@blogger.com