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Cliff Pennock
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SEP 10, 10:48 AM
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Well, I finally got a quote...
€3,500 (US$ 3,900) 😥
That's actually quite a bit more than I had hoped... Do you think that's reasonable for all this work?
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Vintage-Nut
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SEP 10, 11:34 AM
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yes, "it is going to hurt" when paying a shop to work on your Fiero and obviously, the main portion of this cost is labor....
Do you trust the quality of the work?
To me, I 'hate' paying a lot of money to find poor workmanship!
IF you have a firm belief of the reliability on 'this' mechanic; trust the estimate.[This message has been edited by Vintage-Nut (edited 09-10-2024).]
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Cliff Pennock
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SEP 10, 12:05 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Vintage-Nut:
the main portion of this cost is labor....
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Actually, this is only labor since I already have every single part needed for all repairs...
And yes, I trust this mechanic. Like I said he has worked on countless Fiero's before and if there's one person in the Netherlands who knows everything about Fieros, it's him.
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Patrick
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SEP 10, 03:01 PM
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Cliff, my concern would be how much "rot" would still be left on your GT. If that labour includes actually remedying the cradle/frame rust problem, then fine... but if after spending all that money, you're still left with a rust-bucket, then it might be time to move on from that particular Fiero.
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Dennis LaGrua
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SEP 10, 05:13 PM
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IMO, $3,900 is a fairly high estimate but you probably will not be able to purchase another Fiero for that. A good metal man should be able to fabricate contoured patches, and mig weld in new metal to make the frame as good as new. They may have to remove the carpet and that is a lot of work ------------------
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css9450
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SEP 10, 05:23 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by RWDPLZ:
You call that rust?! |
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+2
Here in the Salt Belt that is considered "almost rust-free"!
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TheDigitalAlchemist
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SEP 11, 10:10 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by cvxjet:
Also, remember there is NO STRUCTURE in the last 2 feet of rocker on Fieros!!!
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Thanks for mentioning this, that's the same as saying "quarter panels", right?
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TheDigitalAlchemist
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SEP 11, 10:27 AM
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40 hours of work alone would be $6,000 around here...
Thought experiment: They repair the Fiero 4K and its "good"(reliable). Now, pretend its not your car. You walk up to them and you agree to lease a Fiero for 4K. You plop down 4 K and you are able to own the car 3-4 years. Lets say 4 years. Its 1,000 a year to own your favorite car. Under 100 a month for your car payment. Then, after 4 years, you part ways with it. Is that worth it? 100 bucks a month to continue the relationship. The car COULD last longer, but even if it goes for another few years, and you enjoy it, that's worth it to me.
To get a different Fiero is a crap shoot...
One problem is that at this point, almost every Fiero found in the wild has its share of hidden torments...even a "pristine" one for 15-20k has all old rubber and sensors and whatnot... the current one I got seemed ok, but wow, there were a lot of issues.
If the engine is 'good', I'd say its worth the repair. You recently had other stuiff replaced, rediator or coolant system or heater or somethin'(sorry, brain stinks now) but that's other stuff you shouldn't have to worry about for a few years...
I'd say, stick with that Fiero - It's pretty (just like YOU!)
xoxo
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cvxjet
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SEP 11, 04:38 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by TheDigitalAlchemist:
Thanks for mentioning this, that's the same as saying "quarter panels", right? |
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Here are some pics to show you where I mean;
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pmbrunelle
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SEP 11, 06:48 PM
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It seems like a lot of money, but your Fiero needs a lot of work, so overall it seems ok to me.
If you want a better understanding of the costs, perhaps you can ask for the cost/time related to each task.[This message has been edited by pmbrunelle (edited 09-11-2024).]
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