"@rlj676-new job, same problems: Tailgates rust out, tailgate motors (or in his case, wiper-motors) stop working, tailgate weatherstripping goes, rear side windows get busted, the gas tank is different, the tail lights are different and paintjobs cost more.
Hopefully the floor of his rear tub isn't rusted out like mine."
"+130% of the price of the regular model for +50hp -2 seats +1 acre of carbon fibre?
I'll have to wait until we know what the actual performance gains are until I call this a complete rip off."
"The most obvious problem is that unless he has interchangeable sockets, he is, alas, like Tantalus in Hades, desiring to wrench but unable to do so, because the giant wrench fits not one thing on the car."
"@Mad_Science: @Pete Gaines:
How many wagon parts would you expect to fail?
Oh, and seriously, I've got more tied up in black truck wheels and tires right now than that, and I work at GM, so I don't suspect this is irresponsible at all."
"@Pete Gaines: Gotta use the "Reply To" button.
I'm sure you'll get the hang of it one of these days.
Also: welcome to the wagon club.
The front half of your car is (relatively) easy to find parts for, but you'll pay dearly for the back half."
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