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Old 11-07-2014, 11:23 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by Theo View Post
If I didn't have the aftermarket warranty covering my ass for the last 6+ years I would have fallen behind a long time ago. Old used German cars are expensive to maintain period. Esp performance models. It goes with the territory. Why do you think 10yo AMG's that stickered for over 100K are now 10K.

I just had my first out of warranty repair for the drivers door window regulator. $$$$
No doubt. I expect to and do a lot of work myself, particularly maintenance. Heck even the MINI would get expensive if I didn't do stuff myself.

A guy at work (PCA member) tells me he and his buddies would love to do a tech session at my house and help me fix whatever goes wrong with my car. His buddy routinely pulls motors out of 911s and works GT3's, etc.

That made me feel better about tackling a clutch job or anything else. Especially having a lift.
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