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Originally Posted by Frodo
Hey, why don't we (you) back off a bit here, guys. Few of us on this board are in the poor house (though many of us---me included---are far from being "RICH guys"). That being the case, by and large we have the option of wrenching our own cars or having someone else do it. I had done NO wrenching when I got my Box (7 years back), but with all the DIY stuff online I decided I'd defray costs as much as I could by learning to work on as many things as I could. I've done oil changes, an alternator, water pump/thermostat, front motor mount, brakes, a wheel bearing, and a few other less involved items.
But when I discovered torn axle boots a couple years ago, I made the decision to have the folks at a trusted shop work on it instead of doing it myself. (I had previously made the mistake M1Ark made, getting screwed by a dealorship with their ridiculously inflated rates. I'd bet many if not most people here have as well! Live and learn.) Could I have this job at home? Yeah, given enough time I'm sure I probably could have, despite my limited experience. But, at the time I made the decision that my time was better spent elsewhere and, yes, though not a "RICH guy" I could afford to pay someone else to do this. Most of us have this option with most projects that need to be done on our cars. Just because someone makes the decision to go this route shouldn't make him a target here. Lighten up...
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Even the multi-billionairs I have worked for have never said "LOL, I have a lot of money" when justifying or explaining a multi-million dollar home they will stay in a few days every few years....or their Leer jet....let alone an early 2000's Boxster with 100K. If being able to afford $5K or less in dealer repairs and driving an older, high-milage, lower-value Porsche means "a lot of money" I guess that term has indeed been redefined to include me. I would say buying a 2013 for cash is "a lot of money" but not some dealer service. Hell, we have spent that much on our dog that was hit by a car, then snapped it's leg, and now is in heart failure.
The comment was a bit pretentious, as I would never say anything like that, but I totally understand his view. For me, I have re-found the joy of maintaining my '00 Ranger work truck, my '04 Boxster, and my wife's '08 Touareg. Yes, major cash savings, but it's very rewarding to me.