Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous (Archived)

28firefighter

You’re on a roll tonight, stick!

stickguy

I went out to happy hour so feeling frisky. And really tired.

28firefighter

For the record, I know exactly what I’m going to get. A speeding ticket. 

nyccarguy

Uh oh.  I think my clutch gave up the ghost on my way into work this AM. It suddenly became impossible to get the car in and out of gear.  Sucks.

pensfan83

Well that's no good but didn't you get over 100K out of your 2nd clutch?

nyccarguy

pensfan83 said:

Well that's no good but didn't you get over 100K out of your 2nd clutch?

Cool.  Someone actually pays attention to my rantings here  I replaced the original clutch at either 52K or 54K Miles.

breld

Wow! I guess I didn't realize a clutch would become non-operational just like that without much warning.

Was there drama in getting the Prelude parked safely? So how'd you get into work?

kyfdx

That sucks.. I haven't replaced a clutch since my '84 911.

roadburner

nyccarguy said:

Uh oh.  I think my clutch gave up the ghost on my way into work this AM. It suddenly became impossible to get the car in and out of gear.  Sucks.

Maybe a master or slave cylinder issue?

nyccarguy

breld said:

Wow! I guess I didn't realize a clutch would become non-operational just like that without much warning.

Was there drama in getting the Prelude parked safely? So how'd you get into work?

I nursed it to the mechanic by literally revving the engine and forcing it into gear. I'm waiting for him to call me with the bad news. Today is the 1st day I took it out of the garage after I detailed it a few weeks ago. I dropped the Infiniti off at the body shop yesterday for those of you keeping score BTW. I took an Uber to work. Probably could have walked faster.

nyccarguy

roadburner said:

nyccarguy said:

Uh oh.  I think my clutch gave up the ghost on my way into work this AM. It suddenly became impossible to get the car in and out of gear.  Sucks.

Maybe a master or slave cylinder issue?

I don't know. Maybe. I don't think that's ever been replaced. I'll let you guys know when the mechanic calls.

stickguy

If it wasn’t skipping that does sound like a mechanical failure. Linkage or cylinder. Might get kucky

corvette

That really stinks, nyc. I hope it turns out to be something minor. 

nyccarguy

stickguy said:

If it wasn’t skipping that does sound like a mechanical failure. Linkage or cylinder. Might get kucky

Fingers crossed!

stickguy

That of course was supposed to say slipping.

And hope for the best. You seem to be running out of cars now. Down 2.

nyccarguy

stickguy said:

That of course was supposed to say slipping.

And hope for the best. You seem to be running out of cars now. Down 2.

Seriously, time for a punch so I don' ever land in this predicament EVER again. I wonder if my wife would notice if the Pilot isn't in the driveway tomorrow.

nyccarguy

breld said:

Wow! I guess I didn't realize a clutch would become non-operational just like that without much warning.

Was there drama in getting the Prelude parked safely? So how'd you get into work?

Getting home is going to be somewhat of an issue. I guess I'll have to take the train and then have my wife pick me up at the station.

graphicguy

nyccarguy said:

Uh oh.  I think my clutch gave up the ghost on my way into work this AM. It suddenly became impossible to get the car in and out of gear.  Sucks.

YIKES! Hopefully you were relatively close to work.

I was under the impression that Honda clutches were bulletproof for a long time.

graphicguy

@breld.....I’m not going to step on Walt’s toes. But, I may have an interest in the R, if he doesn’t.

corvette

graphicguy said:

@breld.....I’m not going to step on Walt’s toes. But, I may have an interest in the R, if he doesn’t.

Bidding war! 

cdnpinhead

If you're lucky you've got an external slave cylinder and the repair could be straightforward (and relatively cheap).

nyccarguy

cdnpinhead said:

If you're lucky you've got an external slave cylinder and the repair could be straightforward (and relatively cheap).

From your mouth to god's ears

Mr_Shiftright

nyccarguy said:

Uh oh.  I think my clutch gave up the ghost on my way into work this AM. It suddenly became impossible to get the car in and out of gear.  Sucks.

Could just be the hydraulics--check your clutch master reservoir. Clutches usually don't just fail that like, suddenly. If the reservoir is empty, there's your answer---leak at the clutch slave cylinder.

You might also test it by pumping the clutch pedal a few times to see if it goes into gear then. If that does it, another sign of faulty hydraulics.

28firefighter

Sorry to hear, @nyccarguy. Hoping for the fastest and most reasonably priced fix for you!

stickguy

Time to dump that dog. I’ll give you $1,000 to take it off your hands.

kyfdx

stickguy said:

Time to dump that dog. I’ll give you $1,000 to take it off your hands.

$1150

tbirdmarco

 Man New York car guy hope it’s not crazy expensive in a simple fix. 

stickguy

kyfdx said:

stickguy said:

Time to dump that dog. I’ll give you $1,000 to take it off your hands.

$1150

BaT action happening? Let's get it on!

tbirdmarco

Glad you found a buyer for the pool store, hoping all works out for you bro. You’ll get rid of the pipe or fairly quick to

tbirdmarco

Lol lol lol

tbirdmarco

Nice on going to happy our  stick  guy last night

xwesx

breld said:

Honestly, the biggest sticking point is she doesn't care all that much for the white. She flat out said if the 2017 S was the same color combination as the service loaner, she'd be all over it.

We'll see what her gut tells her tomorrow when she sees and drives the service loaners.

All I have to say about the color.... does it really matter? I mean, history does not dictate future actions, but, in all probability, she will not have it long regardless of the color.

xwesx

qbrozen said:

@28firefighter
how are you liking your Alfa?
stereo bugged out on me again today. No sound for my trip home from the store. I tell people "its Italian. I expect electric gremlins."

And, you're thanking yourself again for leasing it (regardless of the screaming deal!).

xwesx

breld said:

And I may have a buyer for the Polestar. There's a fellow from Florida who I've been speaking with - his wife has an XC90 and he has a V90 (not the XC), and he would love to add the Polestar to his fleet.

We've agreed on pricing, and he's checking into shipping costs today...all of which is certainly positive, but he could back off at anytime, so we'll see.

TBH, if it was my car, I would encourage him to fly out and drive it home. If he isn't interested in that, then I would offer to do exactly the same thing for another $500 on the purchase price. I'd probably break even on the expense, and it would be yet another excuse for a ROAD TRIP!!!!!

stickguy

Might seem like nothing to you, but for most people, an 1,800 mile road trip is a bit long to pick up a used car.

Mr_Shiftright

Geez, in California, we drive that far for a good taco.

kyfdx

Mr_Shiftright said:

Geez, in California, we drive that far for a good taco.

I only had to walk a mile from my hotel on Nob Hill to Tacolicious in North Beach.

breld

xwesx said:

breld said:

Honestly, the biggest sticking point is she doesn't care all that much for the white. She flat out said if the 2017 S was the same color combination as the service loaner, she'd be all over it.

We'll see what her gut tells her tomorrow when she sees and drives the service loaners.

All I have to say about the color.... does it really matter? I mean, history does not dictate future actions, but, in all probability, she will not have it long regardless of the color.

I wouldn't argue with that.

kyfdx

breld said:

xwesx said:

breld said:

Honestly, the biggest sticking point is she doesn't care all that much for the white. She flat out said if the 2017 S was the same color combination as the service loaner, she'd be all over it.

We'll see what her gut tells her tomorrow when she sees and drives the service loaners.

All I have to say about the color.... does it really matter? I mean, history does not dictate future actions, but, in all probability, she will not have it long regardless of the color.

I wouldn't argue with that.

Of course, with the right color, you might actually have to get plates for it.

nyccarguy

So I heard back from the mechanic. The good news is, the clutch seems ok. Master slave cylinder is functioning normally. The bad news. He thinks the pressure plate is no good. He is going to replace the clutch, throw out bearing, & pressure plate. He gave me an estimate of $1,100 - $1,500 which seems low. But I trust him and know he will do the right thing.

breld

kyfdx said:

breld said:

xwesx said:

breld said:

Honestly, the biggest sticking point is she doesn't care all that much for the white. She flat out said if the 2017 S was the same color combination as the service loaner, she'd be all over it.

We'll see what her gut tells her tomorrow when she sees and drives the service loaners.

All I have to say about the color.... does it really matter? I mean, history does not dictate future actions, but, in all probability, she will not have it long regardless of the color.

I wouldn't argue with that.

Of course, with the right color, you might actually have to get plates for it.

Baby steps.

breld

nyccarguy said:

So I heard back from the mechanic. The good news is, the clutch seems ok. Master slave cylinder is functioning normally. The bad news. He thinks the pressure plate is no good. He is going to replace the clutch, throw out bearing, & pressure plate. He gave me an estimate of $1,100 - $1,500 which seems low. But I trust him and know he will do the right thing.

Well, what's got to be done has to be done. So for $1,500, you'll have a like-new again Prelude.

Sounds reasonable to me.

xwesx

stickguy said:

Might seem like nothing to you, but for most people, an 1,800 mile road trip is a bit long to pick up a used car.

It's not a "used car." It's a highly sough-after and rare Polestar!

And, a scant two-day drive, if you're taking your time. Barely enough to take a deep breath!

xwesx

Speaking of drives, I'll be headed to Utah next Friday to help a friend drive home a new vehicle. I am also stopping at my brother's place on the way up to pick up my new bicycle! I'm hoping to get to ride it before winter steals my next six months....

henryn

xwesx said:

stickguy said:

Might seem like nothing to you, but for most people, an 1,800 mile road trip is a bit long to pick up a used car.

It's not a "used car." It's a highly sough-after and rare Polestar!

And, a scant two-day drive, if you're taking your time. Barely enough to take a deep breath!

1,800 miles is a 2 day drive for you?

stickguy

Bradd, I will reduce my offer to $800 but will take it as is!

that is certainly an unfortunate expense. I assume he realizes it is the fancy version that takes longer to replace the clutch? Not sure how the pressure plate would just let go if the clutch disk is OK. But I am certainly no expert.

at least you should be good for another 10 years.

stickguy

xwesx said:

stickguy said:

Might seem like nothing to you, but for most people, an 1,800 mile road trip is a bit long to pick up a used car.

It's not a "used car." It's a highly sough-after and rare Polestar!

And, a scant two-day drive, if you're taking your time. Barely enough to take a deep breath!

being that is a better reason to ship it. So you don't put all those extra miles on an "exotic" car.

tifighter

Looks like Breldco Motors has some hot inventory. Will the R make it to the end of the month? Will the Polestar go to Germany’s favorite part of America, aka Florida? The suspense is killing me...

nyccarguy

stickguy said:

Bradd, I will reduce my offer to $800 but will take it as is!

that is certainly an unfortunate expense. I assume he realizes it is the fancy version that takes longer to replace the clutch? Not sure how the pressure plate would just let go if the clutch disk is OK. But I am certainly no expert.

at least you should be good for another 10 years.

I told him that his estimate sounds low, but he read up on the un-install/re-install ATTS unit before he got back to me on the price. Like I said, the guy is honest!

stickguy

well, with that kind of range, it must be a T&E estimate. so if it takes hours longer, will go up.