$400???? Wow! Some moron smashed in my corner light on my 93 Dak, and I
found a headlight assembly for $86! Even AutoZone said a new one would only
be $99! Why is yours so high?
Blake
'93 LE Silver/White
4x2 Auto
5.2L 318cu V-8
-----Original Message-----
From: SmokinDakota <smokindakota@email.msn.com>
To: Dakota Mailing List <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Thursday, April 01, 1999 11:17 PM
Subject: DML: Dealer trying to bend me over. . .(LONG)
>First the Bad News:
>Does everyone remember how I striped my screw to adjust my driver
headlight.
>Well, today the dak was at the dealer to get fixed, after they sent a
>postcard to tell me my part was in. What ever happened to the good old
phone
>call? Well, after leaving it there the whole day I come back and they
>haven't installed it yet. They are just about to when my "service advisor"
>comes to tell me it isn't warrantable. I understand, since I performed the
>damage. But he goes on to tell me its going to cost $400+. I don't think
so.
>He goes to show me the part they ordered and its a whole new headlight
>assembly, including headlight and amber corner signal. I went on to say I
>don't need all of, especially since I replaced the corners for clear ones.
>He goes on to say well thats the only way we can fix it. Needless to say, I
>would rather be blinding oncoming drivers than paying $400 for a damn
screw.
>So I need your guys help? What should I do? How can I get that screw
>removed? Anyone have an extra headlight assembly they wanna get rid of for
a
>97+ Dak?
>
>The Good News:
>1. Leak under passenger side floormat, caused by faulty grommet near cowl.
>Replace entire carpet :) with new carpet.
>2. Chipping paint on front bumper, going to be painted. Still need to talk
>to body shop about an appointment and color.
>3. While taking my girlfriend home this evening, I spot an Intense Blue
R/T.
>At least I think it was, he had no decals. He rolled down the window and
>complimented me on my truck, his exact words were "nice little truck". Of
>course, I complimented him back, But didn't get a chance to tell him about
>the show. Oh well, I'm sure I'll be seeing him around.
>
>Steven 2me
>http://www.smokindakota.com
>AOL Instant Message = SmknDakTrk
>
>
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