@Chris MacDonald posted:If it helps, I am not a mechanic and I had to pay to get everything done when I bought my Spyder.
I believe the car sat more than it was driven and as a result, there was a ton to sort out for the first 2 driving seasons. There were times I was beyond frustrated, I went through multiple mechanics, some who thought the car was real so I got the double labor hour special. Mostly, it was little annoying issues that stopped the car from being fun all the time. But when it was running well, it was amazing.
Stan is right though, it's not just the car. I have met some great people here.
Last year and this year have been mostly problem free and I am doing more of the work myself. Wouldn't part with the car if it cost me more thousands.
Hope that helps.
Thanks for the insights. I have too many hobbies to begin to turn wrenches full time, and have an easier time on bikes than cars. But, it's clear that I need to be able to sort out some of the minor items that don't require a lift. I admire every garage mechanic I see on YouTube and in the forums, but I'm not sure my bank account survives adding metric tools to my workshop. It's already full of woodworking gear.
I'm hopeful that the car has most of its gremlins sorted, and if not, then someone will get a really good deal on it in the spring when buyers thoughts turn to clear days with the top down.
Enjoy!