Automobile Enthusiasts

My wife thought it was a good idea to sell my orange Suzuki SX4 after I finally worked out the bugs. I guess I just about rebuilt the entire car going through the engine (new oil pump, timing chain, head gaskets, valve stem wipers, starter, rebuilt alternator, water pump, belts, hoses, tensioner, etc.). I took the engine and transmission out of that car four times to get it to work properly. My advice on transmissions is to be very careful about purchasing a transmission from a salvage yard without thoroughly looking to see if the pump gear is intact (moving parts that stop abruptly usually suffer damage). I also replaced the struts, shocks, hubs, wheel bearings, brakes, brake master cylinder and so on that car (far exceeded the value of the car). I even tried to discourage the guy who bought it by saying it was one problem after another. However, he was intent on buying this car for his son. Now his son is happy tooling around Hawaii in the car.

My wife does not have any attachments to vehicles. So, she is ready at the drop of a hat to send it packing if it does not work. If your car still functions well and may need a significant repair down the road, maybe get rid of it and start another automotive relationship. You will not miss it in a year or two.