Where Do You Stand Now?

[NSTG8R]

I bought a Subaru SVX, because I like constantly working on a 20+ year old vehicle that it's nearly impossible to find parts for. [I must be ]

Okay...it is a blast to drive until the next oldest part breaks and puts it back on the jack stands.

 

[raybonz]

I'm thinking the person buying that Subaru is not same person buying an Elio.

Not anymore.

 

[pistonboy]

I bought a Subaru SVX, because I like constantly working on a 20+ year old vehicle that it's nearly impossible to find parts for. [I must be ]

Okay...it is a blast to drive until the next oldest part breaks and puts it back on the jack stands.

I have eight cars and the newest one is a 1972.
You forgot to mention the delight of making the same repair multiple times because of the low quality new parts.

 

[Rickb]

One could potentially own a Subaru AND an Elio.

 

[Rickb]

I have eight cars and the newest one is a 1972.
You forgot to mention the delight of making the same repair multiple times because of the low quality new parts.

Your experience with low quality 'off the shelf parts' isn't a good sign for a future vehicle made with off the shelf parts.

 

[NSTG8R]

Your experience with low quality 'off the shelf parts' isn't a good sign for a future vehicle made with off the shelf parts.

My tolerance for the quality of a part (OEM [expensive] VS aftermarket [cheaper]) is directly related to the ease of replacement.
Example: Ford F-250 diesel air pump (for power brakes).

OEM = $430
Autozone [w/lifetime warranty] = $110

Loosen the belt, remove three bolts, remove air line - install in reverse order. 20 min. job.

First pump lasted almost 2 years. Took it back, got another one for free. Present one is a little over the 2 year mark. Watching it like a hawk, but no issue so far...It'll probably go out on the way home from work just because I said that.

...But I hear you, Rickb. My hope is that the majority of the "Made in the USA" parts that the Elio is supposed to be made up of have a higher level of quality than the cheap clone parts from overseas.

 

[BADBOY]

Your experience with low quality 'off the shelf parts' isn't a good sign for a future vehicle made with off the shelf parts.

no no, don't you read the emails? All vendors will offer high quality parts.

 

[Coss]

Since the Elio comes with a 3 year warranty, they will probably have the option for extending it (at a price of course)

 

[RUCRAYZE]

no no, don't you read the emails? All vendors will offer high quality parts.

and the check is in the mail, + other truisms not family friendly

 

[Craig]

Still hanging in there with a 10. Should have half of the cost saved up by the end of the year. Been making payments to the cookie jar. Maybe I will finance the whole thing and use my savings to up grade.