200,000 miles and climbing every month.... Service performed, cost and issues......
11-29-13, 06:12 PM
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For the felt in the dash... is it for the rattles when the music is loud? I know when i turn up my music (just a decent loudness) i would hear rattles but not sure if it's the windows or the dash touching the windows.
12-01-13, 08:56 PM
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12-26-13, 02:17 PM
#184
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Car is looking great John! Hard to believe that you have 200k on her! Great to see how a well maintained 3GS can hold up.
I had the water pump replaced recently as well; fortunately for me still under warranty. I noticed a tiny bit of coolant residue around the pump after reading about others' experiences. Hendrick was great about replacing it, but I noticed coolant sprayed everywhere between the radiator and pump after I got home. Decided to clean it up myself since she was due for an oil change anyway.
The headlamp issue must be aggravating. Assuming you haven't already solved the problem, can you swap left and right units to see if the issue occurs when the driver side is plugged into the passenger side? Was thinking this would eliminate the off chance of the problem is taking place outside of the headlamp assembly itself. Keep us updated on this ... I'm sure some of us will find it helpful at some point.
Any issues with your trunk button by chance (the one on the trunk lid itself)? I noticed that mine was starting to feel sticky, and saw that it is actually starting to melt/deteriorate. I posted about it earlier this week, and it sounds like a lot of guys are having the same issue. Should be getting the replacement part in today, and will swap it out this weekend.
Love the new toy ... I'm sure you guys must really be enjoying it. The pool looks fantastic btw. Absolutely beautiful work!
I had the water pump replaced recently as well; fortunately for me still under warranty. I noticed a tiny bit of coolant residue around the pump after reading about others' experiences. Hendrick was great about replacing it, but I noticed coolant sprayed everywhere between the radiator and pump after I got home. Decided to clean it up myself since she was due for an oil change anyway.
The headlamp issue must be aggravating. Assuming you haven't already solved the problem, can you swap left and right units to see if the issue occurs when the driver side is plugged into the passenger side? Was thinking this would eliminate the off chance of the problem is taking place outside of the headlamp assembly itself. Keep us updated on this ... I'm sure some of us will find it helpful at some point.
Any issues with your trunk button by chance (the one on the trunk lid itself)? I noticed that mine was starting to feel sticky, and saw that it is actually starting to melt/deteriorate. I posted about it earlier this week, and it sounds like a lot of guys are having the same issue. Should be getting the replacement part in today, and will swap it out this weekend.
Love the new toy ... I'm sure you guys must really be enjoying it. The pool looks fantastic btw. Absolutely beautiful work!
Congratulations to you and your car.
To your car because it has an owner like yourself, and to you for having so much faith, love and respect towards and automobile. I have a lot of respect for people who keep their cars for a while, tells me a lot about what kind of people they are.
Looking forward to your future posts.
Happy motoring !
Dave
To your car because it has an owner like yourself, and to you for having so much faith, love and respect towards and automobile. I have a lot of respect for people who keep their cars for a while, tells me a lot about what kind of people they are.
Looking forward to your future posts.
Happy motoring !
Dave
Aside from the headlights showing it's age (as all GS' anyways), the car looks spanking brand new! You should most definitely keep it!
My GS is the first purchase that I've actually put forth effort in research and purchased, my previous cars (I've had cars since the age of 14) were all just that car that I said, "Meh.... I guess I'll take it."
I see myself with this car, as a sentimental keepsake until the day the four wheels fall off *knock on wood*
My GS is the first purchase that I've actually put forth effort in research and purchased, my previous cars (I've had cars since the age of 14) were all just that car that I said, "Meh.... I guess I'll take it."
I see myself with this car, as a sentimental keepsake until the day the four wheels fall off *knock on wood*
Great post. Definitely a lot of info here I can use when I do my own maintenance. Thank you in advance.
By the way, what are the pads for on your garage floor? The dark gray ones you park both cars on. I think they'd be a great idea for my wife- lets her know when to stop. I don't like the idea of suspending a tennis ball from the ceiling.
By the way, what are the pads for on your garage floor? The dark gray ones you park both cars on. I think they'd be a great idea for my wife- lets her know when to stop. I don't like the idea of suspending a tennis ball from the ceiling.
The rattles for me came from my doors. Remember, the woofers are in the doors. I took my door panels off, insulated and tightened them upand I heard and felt a huge difference. I have the Mar Levinson system that can really punch.
The car continues to be a keeper. To date I have 215,000 miles on her with no issues. I put new tires with the correct sidewall height so my rubbing issues are a thing of the past.
Funny story....... I did have the dealer do my recall for the cam gears. I was able to go back to see the engine apart along with three others sitting in the same row. The technician looked at me and said I have a question for you. "How often do you change your oil?" I do it every 5,000 miles which ends up to be once a month. He says, that car next to yours has 60,000 miles and it's twice as dirty as your car with 210,000 miles. Keep it up!
That was a great feeling to say the least. The car still has a lot of life left and it's great to see my service writer do a double take every time when he goes to read the odometer. He stands back, looks at the car and shakes his head in disbelief. Awesome!
Last edited by mmade22; 12-26-13 at 02:23 PM.
12-26-13, 03:03 PM
#185
Wow, I thought I had a lot of miles on my 07 with me approaching 125k now. Bravo! I was tossing around the idea of selling her, but as reliable as shes been for the most part and reviewing this thread for proof that she will continue as long as preventative maintenance is taken care of. I dont see a reason to get rid of her.
Thanks for your contribution to this website! I enjoyed reading through your journal!
Thanks for your contribution to this website! I enjoyed reading through your journal!
04-29-14, 10:49 AM
#192
Pole Position
Excellent work.
Would you consider a re-spray of the front bumper? I mean it looks surprisingly well from the photo's and considering the high miles. That high risk area is typically cracked somewhere by now.
Would you consider a re-spray of the front bumper? I mean it looks surprisingly well from the photo's and considering the high miles. That high risk area is typically cracked somewhere by now.
