That's hilarious, no deal asking over the counter but ok if you order online.. wow talk about a huge disconnect of reality! but good for you to do that and get a much better deal. I agree with you about the aftermarket parts, some are ok but most are a gamble. I know with the IACV, idle air control valve, the aftermarket looked exactly like the Honda part but the difference was, it's the rejects Honda doesn't accept at the end of the production run! Stupid thing died twice (1 was the warranty replacement) both lasted less than a year. Using the Honda part, never another problem.
And that's awesome it's a common failure! Makes sense an intermittent electrical connection causing the oil light to flash or stay on. So far looks like the "big problems" aren't that much on your car, which is a blessing!
and yup I remember that cardboard case for the owner's manual.. wasn't until later that the nicer zip up ones came out from the manufacturers. Off topic.. My Scion even came with a section of the zip up holder that has a first aid kit.. from 06! I think I'll replace those band-aids.. lol
Yeah I thought it was pretty funny myself. Probably made the counter guy mad too because now he doesn't even get credit for the sale.
I'm fine with certain aftermarket parts, and if this one was in an easier spot to access, I'd be more willing to chance it, but it's on the backside of the engine under the intake and above the oil filter. Not really a fun place to get to.
I doubt there is a ton of useful info in the owner's manual, but I still like to have one. The era-correct dealer pouch was just something I thought was cool.
I've got a nice pile of parts built up here and I just need to find the time to install them. This week and next are pretty busy with school, but I'm off the week of Thanksgiving and I should be able to do everything I want to get done that week.
