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In response to "LYC: My car is sick.....the doctor told me this morning that it will cost me about $2000 to make it better. " by Walt_Disney

Its still in good condition considering the age...(94 Grand Am) so it has a few more years to go. This is the first large bill for it in three years. -- nm

Posted by Walt_Disney (aka Walt_Disney) Jun 30 '09, 10:19

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the rule of thumb for GMs of that age is 10 years/100k miles and you should be lookin' - 'lia Jun 30, 10:24 12
- 100k miles? Maybe if you don't perform regular maintenance or something. -- nm - Spawn Jun 30, 10:27 10
  - on a GM vehicle of that age? hells yes! - 'lia Jun 30, 10:31 9
    - My Dad's 2500 Van had 300000+ miles on it when he finally junked it. Repair after repair. How long does it take to quit throwing money away. -- nm - lileve Jun 30, 10:40 1
      - exactly - 'lia Jun 30, 10:49
    - Hmm. I know of at least 6 that are on the road with close to 200K miles. - Spawn Jun 30, 10:33 6
      - am I dearly appreciate these exceptions - 'lia Jun 30, 10:47
      - I have had very few issues with my 2000 Grand Am and it's at 131k. - Will Hunting Jun 30, 10:37 2
        
        you've clearly gotten your money's worth -- nm - 'lia Jun 30, 10:43
        
        Commute to DC? -- nm - lileve Jun 30, 10:40
      - my friend who just retired her car last week must have been awfully damn close to 200K. - Andie Jun 30, 10:35 1
        
        that's awesome - 'lia Jun 30, 10:42
- *giggle* - JaxSean Jun 30, 10:26
Ah, there's your problem. - JaxSean Jun 30, 10:20

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