Cars you’ve had?

[JohnnyTheFox]

I do hate that too. Can't even reach the oil filter any more to change your own oil.

The '90 Ford Thunderbird I mentioned in my original response had the same issue. I had a rock bounce up and crack the oil pan. I took it to a reliable mechanic, and they said it would be almost 3K to fix it because the motor had to be lifted out to replace the pan. I ended up using JB Weld to seal the crack and it held the oil. When it was time to change it, I would break the JB Weld patch with a wrench and let the oil leak out. Seal it up again and add the new oil. I got by for years with that.

Good ole JB Weld. That and JB Waterweld have saved my butt on more than one occasion.

 

[Crazed Liotta Eyes]

Ya, crazy thing is earlier in the day he asked me to go with him. I declined because me and the girlfriend were going out. And you are exactly right, fate can sometimes be random, unexpected and very unfair.

That is wild man and eerily similar. That friend in the 240Z asked me to get in the car because "these chicks are going to love what I'm about to do." He was drunk and I remember imploring him to not do it as I declined to get in the car. I wish he had listened to me. I still regret it to this day that I didn't just take his keys. He was not the kind of guy who would have accepted that is all I've got after all these years.

 

[Runwildboys]

Exactly, and most newer cars you can count me out. Used to be able to replace a fuel pump in about 15 minutes, alternator in about 15 minutes, and same amount of time for a starter. I looked under the hood of a friends 2019 Mustang. No way...

It takes me longer than that to change a headlight bulb with these new cars!

 

[JohnnyTheFox]

It takes me longer than that to change a headlight bulb with these new cars!

I know right

 

[ESisback]

Exactly, and most newer cars you can count me out. Used to be able to replace a fuel pump in about 15 minutes, alternator in about 15 minutes, and same amount of time for a starter. I looked under the hood of a friends 2019 Mustang. No way...

In some models, changing the battery is a big production!

 

[Runwildboys]

I know right

I had a 400 in my Catalina, and I could've fit my ex-wife's body under the hood, but my Dodge Dakota? I had to force my forearm through, just to awkwardly twist out the headlight bulb. It literally took about 25 minutes.

 

[JohnnyTheFox]

That is wild man and eerily similar. That friend in the 240Z asked me to get in the car because "these chicks are going to love what I'm about to do." He was drunk and I remember imploring him to not do it as I declined to get in the car. I wish he had listened to me. I still regret it to this day that I didn't just take his keys. He was not the kind of guy who would have accepted that is all I've got after all these years.

I call it "death by misadventure" could have just as easily been me, you or anyone. His older Sister had to go ID the body and said it wasn't pretty. That image will probably stick with her til the day she dies. So very sad and senseless. These days i have slowed way down.

 

[JohnnyTheFox]

In some models, changing the battery is a big production!

Tell me about it, The first thing i looked for in that Mustang was the battery, couldnt find it so said screw this and shut the hood.

 

[JohnnyTheFox]

I had a 400 in my Catalina, and I could've fit my ex-wife's body under the hood, but my Dodge Dakota? I had to force my forearm through, just to awkwardly twist out the headlight bulb. It literally took about 25 minutes.

Ya that is strange, a much bigger motor and tons of room under the hood. Nowadays its a much smaller motor with no room under the hood at all. And one more thing, screw sensors and computers.

 

[ESisback]

I call it "death by misadventure" could have just as easily been me, you or anyone. His older Sister had to go ID the body and said it wasn't pretty. That image will probably stick with her til the day she dies. So very sad and senseless. These days i have slowed way down.

Yeah, mee too.

 

[ESisback]

Ya that is strange, a much bigger motor and tons of room under the hood. Nowadays its a much smaller motor with no room under the hood at all. And one more thing, screw sensors and computers.

Yeah, even tires have censors now! Gotta replace them at $30 each tire! Sucks.

 

[Doomsday]

1967 Mustang (first car)
1980 Chevelle SS
1980 Camaro Berlinetta
1992 Dodge Daytona Turbo
1994 Camaro Z28
2005 Mustang GT
2010 Camaro SS
2016 Cadillac ATS-V
2021 Cadillac XT4

 

[timb2]

Toyota Civic
Ford Escort
Chevy S- 10 Truck
Camaro
Mustang
Kia Forte( I got sick and tired of cops following me and pulling me over for no reason from the Camaro & Mustang)

 

[jsb357]

The Big Boy! Mine was a 429. I replaced the oil pump in it. What a job! Long job!

my fixes are limited to tune up / bolt on stuff like starters and alternators. deep motor internals are above my skill set.

 

[ESisback]

my fixes are limited to tune up / bolt on stuff like starters and alternators. deep motor internals are above my skill set.

The new engines are above everyone’s skill set, by de$ign. Even Mr. Goodwrench has to learn new stuff every year! My theories on why cars are so expensive:

1)They invest money in features that help sell the car.
2)They invest money in technology designed to breakdown right after the warranty expires.
3)They invest money in technology that can only be expensively repaired by company experts. Or replaced altogether.
4)They’re soulless *******s who don’t care about customers. OR cars.
5)They’re mega greedy.

 

[MWH1967]

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[lukin2006]

In no particular order

ford Mustang
Ford Escort
2 Ford Tempo’s
2 Sables
2 Neons
2 Ford Rangers
3 jeeps
Chevy Cobalt
Hyundai Accent
Hyundai Elantra

current vehicle is a Jeep Cherokee…it is also the nicest vehicle I owned…

 

[Runwildboys]

In no particular order

ford Mustang
Ford Escort
2 Ford Tempo’s
2 Sables
2 Neons
2 Ford Rangers
3 jeeps
Chevy Cobalt
Hyundai Accent
Hyundai Elantra

current vehicle is a Jeep Cherokee…it is also the nicest vehicle I owned…

Wait, "no particular order"??? How hard is it to list them chronologically, like everyone else??? .........Just lazy!

 

[lukin2006]

Wait, "no particular order"??? How hard is it to list them chronologically, like everyone else??? .........Just lazy!

Lol.

 

[ESisback]

Some damn good lists!