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But in some instances as they say, just a little knowledge can get you in more trouble than none at all.
People don't know what's under their hood.
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I sold Lebaron's back then, I don't remember a turbo option.
My wife had an 86 Tubo LeBaron. Ugly car but fun.
knowledge is power, especially with something as expensive as a vehicle. when your knowledge is very low, you are a prey. and those who have knowledge will take advantage. in my 50 years of existence i have seen it all the time. that is why i always accompanied my mom to the repair shop when she was alive. when you know your stuff, you take away the power someone can have over you. more knowledge in as many domain as possible is the best. instead of training all day long at the gym. educate yourself instead and gain knowledge in as many subjects as possible. speaking many languages is also a huge bonus.
Or they lease, and know their costs precisely, and they never have to worry about the cost of repairs, or maintenance, or even, the number of cylinders.
I have one of those too. A know-it-all sister-in-law I mean.
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Yep, it was a turbo 4 cylinder. Mitsubishi engine maybe?
Turbo Coupe: 1986 Chrysler LeBaron
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I think it’s more common obviously away from a forum like this. A friend of mine bought a mid 2000s Chevy Silverado. He said it had THE Chevy V8. The same that was in my 09 Tahoe. The 5.3. When we checked under the hood it was the 4.8. He didn’t realize Chevy offered different V8s. When the guy that sold it to him told him it was a V8 he assumed it was the 5.3.
However, there are certain people that I think will always know. For example, I would find it hard to believe that someone rolling around in a 7.3 power stroke still today would have no idea what engine their truck had.
However, there are certain people that I think will always know. For example, I would find it hard to believe that someone rolling around in a 7.3 power stroke still today would have no idea what engine their truck had.
My bet is 80% of the people just know the trim and model of their cars, not the specific details of the engine, transmission, FWD / RWD, etc.
We can have this discussion about lawn mowers as well.
Not Surprised, some people never open the hood when buying a new car.
It's not like you can see the engine after you open the hood anyway
Yes, I knew the codes when I worked as a dealership mechanic, but it was just the easiest way to differentiate the different generations, and the ones I talkes to were also mechanics so we both knew what we were talking about.
Other brands? no clue. And the tag on the bootlid often isn't correct either, I know that.
I was talking to a car guy yesterday about his new Chevy TRAILBLAZER "RS"(the little one). He bought it to replace his DD Chevy TRAX. One thing he did know about his own TRAILBLAZER is that it IS NOT AWD. Says he couldn't get one at that time.
Other than that, he didn't know that the TRAILBLAZERs only come in 3 cyl(he thought is was 4). nor that they can be has with 2 different trannys.
This guy builds cars & trucks, paints, repairs vehieles but, didn't know $#!+ about his new TB nor weather it has the CVT or 9 Spd(he though it was an 8 Spd tranny) or something like that.
ATMOF, everything he was telling me about the TB was wrong. Retired ex-GM employee. Obviously, he doesn't care about this TB as it's just a run-a-bout appliance for him.
Other than that, he didn't know that the TRAILBLAZERs only come in 3 cyl(he thought is was 4). nor that they can be has with 2 different trannys.
This guy builds cars & trucks, paints, repairs vehieles but, didn't know $#!+ about his new TB nor weather it has the CVT or 9 Spd(he though it was an 8 Spd tranny) or something like that.
ATMOF, everything he was telling me about the TB was wrong. Retired ex-GM employee. Obviously, he doesn't care about this TB as it's just a run-a-bout appliance for him.
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Working in parts, this is extremely common. And even if the customer understands the question, they often get it wrong. That's one reason why a VIN is helpful.
If it's purely an appliance, I can see just not caring about that stuff. Especially if you don't plan on keeping it long.
Once you start working on something yourself though, or trying to source parts, it's good to know just what it is you are working on.
I remember hearing this conversation once...
Customer: "I need brakepads for my Hyundai"
Parts guy: "what kind of hyundai is it"
C: " a black one"
PG: "I'm all out of those, only have pads for white hyundais left"
This guy that I am referring to, bought the Trailblazer and plans on keeping it long term as with all of his other vehicles. He'll find out that what I was saying is true and he doesn't know anything about the vehicle he just bought several months ago.
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