Car maintenance: Is a "carbon flush" worth $150?

[snoopy369]

Cavalier, good lord. The first car I drove for any length of time was a Cavalier (1995 model). Had all sorts of alternator/electrical problems, after a year and three trips to the repair shop we dumped it and got a used Accord (1994) for less $ and more reliability.

[Asher]

Oh, look what I found while browsing gay wheels: http://www.gaywheels.com/2010_mazda3.htm.

Surprising to see the Mazda 3 there. No, not really. Let the record show that I never get my car serviced WITHOUT requesting the carbon flush. We can't forget that carbon is a silent killer, and this is why smoke detectors come with carbon detectors. The last thing I want to do is die slowly while sitting in traffic.Flush that out. Just flush it out.

I love the look of the 2010 Mazda 3.

I may get myself another Mazda 3 at some point in the future. The hatch is perfect for me -- fuel efficient and versatile. Fold down the seats and you can have an orgy back there. It's zippy and responsive and fun to drive, and very reliable.

I'll probably get a 2011/2012 Mazda 3 and let my boyfriend drive my 2004 Mazda 3. We'll be the unambiguously gay duo racing down the streets. I'll see if I can even get the same colour (a flamboyant WINNING MICA BLUE):

[Wezil]

My Cavalier is still going strong. 222K kms on minimal repairs. I was told today I need a new serpentine belt. $100 or so.

[Wiglaf]

Get it fixed, then take them to small claims court for the cost [if Canada has such]. Just get written proof that they wouldn't fix it.

You can't agree to their terms, pay for a service and then take them to court saying it should have been cheaper. Jesus. Use your brain.

Asher, that car is absolutely fugly. Are you a soccer mom? Why would you want that blue piece of dog ****?

[snoopy369]

I think you can make a claim based on their refusal of warranty service and unreasonable non-reimbursable charges in order to 'investigate'. Particularly when that claim actually costs less than they suggested it would cost...

[Asher]

You can't agree to their terms, pay for a service and then take them to court saying it should have been cheaper. Jesus. Use your brain.

Asher, that car is absolutely fugly. Are you a soccer mom? Why would you want that blue piece of dog ****?

The car is too small for a soccer mom. Use your brain!

Soccer moms drive minivans. NOT COMPACT SPORTY CARS.

USE YOUR BRAIN!!!

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[MrFun]

So uh, is anyone familiar with US Fidelis?

[Ben Kenobi]

What, do they dump all your tapes of Al Gore's an "inconvenient truth" out of your car?

Sounds like 150 wasn't enough.

[Wiglaf]

The car is too small for a soccer mom. Use your brain!

Soccer moms drive minivans. NOT COMPACT SPORTY CARS.

USE YOUR BRAIN!!! http://apolyton.net/forums/newreply....eply&p=5567642

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Girlfriend, if you simply must go Asian, get a Subaru WRX instead. I'm sick and tired of men driving cars with such big asses they could fit a soccer team. :men:

[Asher]

Subarus are way too gay.

[rah]

I'm confused. Is that a good or a bad thing.

[Lancer]

I know nothing about carbon this or that or windshield leaks needing tons of water but I do know that there are likely a few here saying to themselves 'there IS justice'. Not me though.

[-Jrabbit]

So uh, is anyone familiar with US Fidelis?

http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/...off0351696.htm

Why would you buy an aftermarket warranty on a car anyway?

[MrFun]

Because I have a couple of major repairs that I need done on my car and I can't afford the repairs without a warranty.

[-Jrabbit]

Is it logical to think that a 3rd-party warranty company would immediately shell out to cover expensive pre-existing conditions?

I suggest you save your money for a down payment.