NEED ADVICE quick!

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by crowoman, Jul 2, 2007.

  1. crowoman

    crowoman Guest

    Hi guys/gals,

    My 2003 Santa-fe, Stellar 4 Cyl, 105 K miles just died..well didn't
    "die" but the clutch and fly wheel are SHOT. (I am not mechanically
    saavy..so don't ask me any more about that lol) The Hyundai garage
    said it's at LEAST $2K worth of work...so I basically want to be RID
    of it. I still owe $7,281 on it! I need to get rid of it fast. I
    have direct payments to BOA. Am I screwed? LOL...shit.
    Suggestions?????
     
    crowoman, Jul 2, 2007
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  2. crowoman

    Tom Guest

    Four years of payments and you still owe $7281!!!! Man, they saw you
    coming! :eek:)
    Shop around for prices. Don't just take the Hyundai garage word for it.
    You got good mileage out of the clutch so pay what you have to and get on
    with life. Just don't pay $2000.
     
    Tom, Jul 2, 2007
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  3. crowoman

    crowoman Guest



    Ya they saw me! LOL...bastards!
     
    crowoman, Jul 2, 2007
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  4. crowoman

    hyundaitech Guest

    I've got no real answers, but Tom has a point. Phone some reputable shops
    in your area and ask for quotes for replacing the clutch, pressure plate,
    throwout bearing, and flywheel.

    Consider that you're responsible for the $7281 no matter what.

    Consider what the vehicle is worth in its current condition.

    Consider what the vehicle is worth after it's repaired.

    Once you know the above, you can make the decision that hopefully costs
    you the least money.
     
    hyundaitech, Jul 2, 2007
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  5. crowoman

    Matt Whiting Guest

    It takes two to tango.

    Matt
     
    Matt Whiting, Jul 2, 2007
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  6. crowoman

    Mike Marlow Guest

    Bastards??? You have no obligation in this? No - they didn't see you
    coming - you blindly walked into a situation that you chose. Don't blame
    the dealer.
     
    Mike Marlow, Jul 3, 2007
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  7. crowoman

    crowoman Guest

    Oh geez come on...just saying. I wasn't mad I was laughing..making
    "conversation" if anything. I could have gotten offended and/or
    defensive or picked the statement apart (similar to what a couple of
    YOU guys have done)..but instead I rolled with it.
     
    crowoman, Jul 3, 2007
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  8. crowoman

    Mike Marlow Guest

    My bad. Knee jerk reaction, I guess. It's so common to see people blame
    everything on the dealers when so much of what they blame on them is really
    of their own doing.
     
    Mike Marlow, Jul 3, 2007
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  9. crowoman

    crowoman Guest

    No problem - thanks man. :)
     
    crowoman, Jul 3, 2007
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  10. crowoman

    Tom Guest

    Good advice, HT. If he doesn't want to invest in a new clutch system, then,
    perhaps, he can recover his $7200 by selling as is to someone who can do the
    clutch replacement at home. Might be a good way to get a car cheap.

    Tom
     
    Tom, Jul 4, 2007
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