Rotating tires, be careful.

[Barry Willis]

A few months ago I took my AWD Ford Fusion (I never expected to be driving a car again especially with the time I spend in the foot hills of the Rockies year round but the prices of trucks, SUVS and even vans went through the roof and I could only afford a car) to the shop to rotate the tires, thinking I was doing the right thing so they would last longer as they were getting down in tread. Three weeks later the rear diff was making a racket when I turned corners. Took it to a reputable shop and turns out one or more tires were shorter or taller in height than the rest. $6500: 00 repair bill. I told them to keep it. I actually done myself a favor and I don't mean to bore you guys with this but I had to share it with someone. Even though I'm getting a little long in the tooth I'm like a little kid on Christmas eve when it comes to new toys LOL, as a few months later I found the vehicle, an older one, but still the SUV of my dreams, one owner, which I never expected to ever own. May sound stupid but for a while  I couldn't keep my eyes off it or my butt out of it. I have had my share of luxurious SUVs over the years but nothing like this. Rides and drives an handles like it was brand new. No road noise what so ever. 230.000 KM, brand new agressive all seasons on it, new brakes all around and new battery and also four brand new, never been on the vehicle studded snow tires on fancy aluminum mags. Tow rating of 9200lbs where as my Fusion was 850lbs and 380hp. After a week of dickering and dealing I got him down to $7000 from the $8500 he was originally asking for it. It's the nicest thing I have ever owned.         

 

Edited 4 hours ago by Barry Willis

[BillM]

Congrats!!  Keep an eye on those cam phasers  

[glen]

Luxury cars sure are nice.  I’d put a big boat behind it.   

[smitty55]

4 hours ago, BillM said:

Congrats!!  Keep an eye on those cam phasers  

Definitely an OBD code reader is a must have to carry.