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June 3, 2009
It is no mystery that most cars give out before their engines do. Transmissions and carburetors are culprits for more cars’ retirement than engine failure. But sometimes pistons break and engines stop working and it makes sense to replace them. Yet a transmission with 75+ thousands miles on it probably isn’t going to last all the mileage a new engine will get – and who really wants to replace an engine now and a transmission later?
The smart and more logical method to avoid overpaying for engine mileage that you’ll never use is to buy a reconditioned used engine. Used engines will suffice for most of the life of a car, but are far cheaper than new ones. Why so much cheaper? As I noted earlier, most cars kick the bucket before their engines do so discerning buyers can not only get great deals on them, but can also afford to be picky where quality is concerned.
For shoppers who value affordability and quality and don’t need all of the mileage that a new engine will get them, replacing a busted engine with an inspected and restored used one is a no-brainer. Used engines can cost less than half of their new counterparts and do exactly the same job. But as with any auto part purchase, buyer beware – not all mechanics will sell you the value you should be getting. Deal only with trusted sourcesfor parts – companies that specialize in sourcing and restoring used parts and have an established reputation that they need to protect by continuing to offer quality parts at competitive prices. In this way, you can have some assurance that you won’t be getting ripped off with a lemon that won’t require mechanical work within two weeks of getting it.
Also remember that a used engine is a somewhat depreciated part. As such, it is more expensive to warranty and more likely to exhibit normal wear & tear signs of depreciation much sooner than a new version. But since new engines are as reliable as they are, even a used engine is likely to outlast other important (and expensive) features of the vehicle that will ultimately require replacement. Indeed, tires, brakes, radiators, compressors, air conditioners, generators, spark plugs, fuel injectors, and transmissions are all greater threats to your car’s overall longevity where reliability is concerned.
By replacing your broken engine with a used one, you can extend the productivity of your car without making a new investment in rebuilding it one part at a time.
June 1, 2009
Within the current financial market, people are finding themselves with more leisure time and less (money to spend / expendable income), making keeping entertained by new and exciting activities more and more difficult. If getting off the couch is a priority, going to the movies has always been a standby for recessions. But because so much of what’s being made is so lousy, the entertainment value – in the true sense of the word – is dubious at best. Other entertainment – going out to eat, going to a bar – can easily cost the average desk worker his or her daily take-home pay. During these tough economic times, more and more people in the Los Angeles area are discovering that indoor go karting is a highly affordable way to have a pleasurable experience.
What makes riding on indoor karts so fun is part nostalgia, and part technological novelty; part competitiveness and part teamwork; and all adrenaline. For many adults, kart racing is a memoir of being a kid, though many are pleasantly surprised by some of the advances in the karts themselves: for one, they’re much safer; they’re faster; and they’re bigger, to accommodate real adults. Friends and family members love the competitive aspect– who can clock in the fastest time – and universally appreciate the steep learning curve that makes for times that are 20 or 30% faster after just a couple of races. Indoor go karting is one activity in which age is decidedly NOT an advantage. But groups who are competing among themselves will also find a sense of group pride as they try to make all the top times versus other families, groups of friends, companies, etc, who are also racing, this competitive nature takes individuals minds off of the recent monetary downfall. And as for excitement, the indoor track provides perfect conditions at all times of day every day, making it perfect for razing the bar on excitement for those who know how to handle them properly. The sound of engines revving and the high beams that fly by can’t help but get even the toughest hearts pounding a little causing your family for a brief moment to forget about this current financial situation.
Now, more than ever, the fun that friends and families get for their dollar has to be worth it. More and more people are finding that spending a day or afternoon racing indoor karts is a pleasing leisure activity. Food is included in some riding packages and is a fantastic value. And while everyone appreciates the good time, whoever is paying will appreciate that indoor karting in particular is a great value for the money.