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ZK · 06-14-2005, 03:05 PM

I wrench when I can but I know my limits and when its time for someone else to take over.

And yes, quality mechanics are hard to find. You definitely get what you pay for.

*revat619* · 06-14-2005, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ZK

I wrench when I can but I know my limits and when its time for someone else to take over.

And yes, quality mechanics are hard to find. You definitely get what you pay for.

My point EXACTLY.

Quality mechanics are definitely hard to find. If i have to pay somebody to do work on my car, there's only one mechanic locally that i trust. He always does a kick ass job.

2JZGTE · 06-14-2005, 03:39 PM

It's always nice to have someone do your car work for you because then you don't have to bust your ASS.

I don't mind working on my cars though. I get satisfaction out of simply knowing the car was built by myself.

When something breaks guess what? You know exactly what it is and how to fix it... not to say you won't know how to fix it if someone else has been working on your car, but you will bitch and whine more when that part breaks because you aren't use to working on your car anymore. If something breaks on mine, it's just another day of working in the garage, no biggie.

Some people just don't get satisfaction out of the effort needed to work on their own cars. As with anything, if you don't like doing it or don't get satisfaction out of doing it then you might as well pay someone else to do it for you. My friends think I'm crazy for the amount of work I put in my rides but it's all relative. They don't work on their own cars, but they also don't enjoy them as much as me and they pay more than me when their shit breaks.

Is the time needed worth it to you? Also, do you get any enjoyment out of doing your own work and seeing the end result? The original poster sounds like he needs to put his time into other more important areas. Of course...time is precious and in some circumstances it would be stupid to throw a lot of your man-hours into your car if it can be applied to other things more important to you. CHOOSE WISELY

whew
billy

06-14-2005, 03:39 PM	#3
2JZGTE Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Midwest Age: 43 Posts: 332 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	It's always nice to have someone do your car work for you because then you don't have to bust your ASS. I don't mind working on my cars though. I get satisfaction out of simply knowing the car was built by myself. When something breaks guess what? You know exactly what it is and how to fix it... not to say you won't know how to fix it if someone else has been working on your car, but you will bitch and whine more when that part breaks because you aren't use to working on your car anymore. If something breaks on mine, it's just another day of working in the garage, no biggie. Some people just don't get satisfaction out of the effort needed to work on their own cars. As with anything, if you don't like doing it or don't get satisfaction out of doing it then you might as well pay someone else to do it for you. My friends think I'm crazy for the amount of work I put in my rides but it's all relative. They don't work on their own cars, but they also don't enjoy them as much as me and they pay more than me when their shit breaks. Is the time needed worth it to you? Also, do you get any enjoyment out of doing your own work and seeing the end result? The original poster sounds like he needs to put his time into other more important areas. Of course...time is precious and in some circumstances it would be stupid to throw a lot of your man-hours into your car if it can be applied to other things more important to you. CHOOSE WISELY whew billy __________________ R35 GT-R, R32 GT-R, Supra, S13, S14, FD3S

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06-14-2005, 03:05 PM	#1
ZK Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: North Cal Posts: 1,088 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I wrench when I can but I know my limits and when its time for someone else to take over. And yes, quality mechanics are hard to find. You definitely get what you pay for.