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Re: Non LBC advice needed

To: toyman@digitex.net
Subject: Re: Non LBC advice needed
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 10:05:58 EDT
Cc: Spridgets@autox.team.net
In a message dated 4/13/00 8:16:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
toyman@digitex.net writes:

<< Mechanic claims that it is around $800 at the dealership and I will save 
with
 his connection of to a place that rebuilds them :-(
  >>

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I'd be REAL careful about a rebuilt car computer.  They are pretty much 
factory sealed and not designed to be repaired.  He is right, the dealer will 
charge about $800 for a new one.  But, if he rebuilds it and it lasts a month 
or two, what are your options.  Ask if he will give you a year guarantee on 
the box.  I bet he won't.

These computers are the reason that a flood damaged car isn't worth anything. 
 Once water gets in the computer it has to be replaced, and they are too 
expensive to make it cost effective.

Time for another car.

Allen Hefner
SCCA Philly Region Rally Steward
'77 Midget
'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport

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