Now if you think VW is expensive to fix...

[leicaman]

I get stuff from Road and Track every month. This month they sent a link to a thread on a guy who is doing his own work on his special AMG V8 powered Mercedes van. It is a fascinating read. I nearly snorted coffee through my nose when I saw the $57,000 estimate by the dealer.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cul.../?src=nl&mag=rdt&list=nl_rdt_news&date=011317

 

[oilhammer]

Haha, yeah, the dreaded head bolt head snapping off.

Seriously, anyone who bought one of those should have just had the head bolt job done right away. Expensive upgrade for sure, but it keeps the otherwise pretty good engine from breaking.

 

[JohnnyCanuck.Comox]

That was an epic read, makes me feel like a baby when I've lost patience with some of the things I've had to repair after reading his ordeal.

 

[leicaman]

Yeah for the armchair mechanics among us, it surely is entertainment. Thinking all the while, I am glad I am not him. However he has a great support network without a doubt!