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dancerjodiMy car started having AC problems (blowing air, but not cooling it). Around the same time I started noticing the car trying to overheat (though no fluid leaking, spewing, etc).
After an expensive diagnostic test ($180) (draining fluid, putting in dye) they've found:
-I need a new cooling fan (hence the overheating issues), $200
-I have a leak in my condenser $62
-I need a NEW FRICKEN COMPRESSOR for $925 (incls parts and labor)
Needless to say since this will be my last summer with this car I'm not paying a grand to fix the AC. They'll replace the cooling fan though, and I won't have the engine overheat on me at least. I swear, the car is mad at me for talking so much lately how I'm going to replace it and that's why the huge problem.
Blech! There is nothing I hate more than sweating in my car. On the beach I can deal with, out doing yard work I can deal with. Dancing I can deal with. But going from point A to point B just serves to annoy me, make me crabby, and make me feel all gross.
Ah well, at least I have a car that runs reliably :) And I shall savor that ride back to Natick in the loaner . . .
After an expensive diagnostic test ($180) (draining fluid, putting in dye) they've found:
-I need a new cooling fan (hence the overheating issues), $200
-I have a leak in my condenser $62
-I need a NEW FRICKEN COMPRESSOR for $925 (incls parts and labor)
Needless to say since this will be my last summer with this car I'm not paying a grand to fix the AC. They'll replace the cooling fan though, and I won't have the engine overheat on me at least. I swear, the car is mad at me for talking so much lately how I'm going to replace it and that's why the huge problem.
Blech! There is nothing I hate more than sweating in my car. On the beach I can deal with, out doing yard work I can deal with. Dancing I can deal with. But going from point A to point B just serves to annoy me, make me crabby, and make me feel all gross.
Ah well, at least I have a car that runs reliably :) And I shall savor that ride back to Natick in the loaner . . .
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AC probs
Date: 2005-07-25 07:24 pm (UTC)Well keep in mind, its got 127k miles and its only a 2000. I do take care of the regular maintanence stuff, but it still take a beating. :)
I'm telling you, with this GM 'you pay the employee discount price' deal I've been wracking my brain to see how to make it work. Given the condition/mileage of my car my guess is that I'd only get about $2k for trade in value. I still owe on the thing (I'll have to check tonight to see how much). Ideally I'd have $ to put down on a new one over and above fees, taxes, etc.
Ah well, it will all work out. In the meantime I'll be a bit sweaty and smelly :/
Re: AC probs
Date: 2005-07-25 07:42 pm (UTC)But I'm thinking of both the boys. The 96 never even hiccupped with with A/C, even after 200,000 miles.
HOWEVER - that said, I'd TRADE some of the problems I had with him for A/C problems. *sighs*
Given your credit you might qualify for rebates above and beyond - It MIGHT be worth it to chat with a salesman, see what your options are, if you were thinking about taking advantage of the sale. They might be desperate enough this week to give you a really sweet deal (I'm hearing the sale is lasting through August 1)