Rockies vs M's Game 1

[Donn Beach]

Just heard back from Aston Martin where my car is in the shop because it wouldn't start. They said it needs a new Key and it cost $1500 for the parts and $1000 for labor to program it. Just insanity.

Understand they charge $1,200 for an oil change for the V-12

[Sexymarinersfan]

Just heard back from Aston Martin where my car is in the shop because it wouldn't start. They said it needs a new Key and it cost $1500 for the parts and $1000 for labor to program it. Just insanity.

Understand they charge $1,200 for an oil change for the V-12

That's the exact same for my Alfa Romeo.

[Donn Beach]

I had a 1959 alpha romero spider

[D-train]

Just heard back from Aston Martin where my car is in the shop because it wouldn't start. They said it needs a new Key and it cost $1500 for the parts and $1000 for labor to program it. Just insanity.

Understand they charge $1,200 for an oil change for the V-12

Jesus, I am selling it so I don't have to ship it across the country and continue to pay egregious sums for simple things.

[Coeurd’Alene J]

Just heard back from Aston Martin where my car is in the shop because it wouldn't start. They said it needs a new Key and it cost $1500 for the parts and $1000 for labor to program it. Just insanity.

Understand they charge $1,200 for an oil change for the V-12

That's the exact same for my Alfa Romeo.

My Silverado takes 4 gallons of rottella at $20 gallon and then I can haul all three of your foolish cars to the wrecking yard and save all three of you thousands over the next several years

[Walla Walla Dawg II]

Just heard back from Aston Martin where my car is in the shop because it wouldn't start. They said it needs a new Key and it cost $1500 for the parts and $1000 for labor to program it. Just insanity.

Wow. I needed a second key to my 2023 Lexus and it cost me $200...and I got the programming of the key for free (would have been another $150).

I realize this is absolutely ZERO compared to the Aston, but holy shit.

[gil]

Tesla's don't need oil changes, or so I hear. I suspect they still need keys.

[Donn Beach]

Those batteries get expensive

[Big_Maple]

Tesla's don't need oil changes, or so I hear. I suspect they still need keys.

I have a Model 3 I got 3 years ago. Here in CA we got big tax incentives when you buy it. Also, I have a dedicated charger at work, so I charge for free. I haven’t paid for gas or charging in 3 years. Plus, my wife and I work at the same place and we drive in together, and we each get $100 in commuting incentives quarterly. Together, this pays for a new set of tires every year or so.

And you’re right - no oil changes. After 3 years I am about due up for a cabin air filter, but otherwise zero maintenance.


I get mocked for driving a Tesla all the time, but it’s the cheapest mode of transportation apart from a bicycle. Besides, in California it’s almost standard issue - when you turn 50 it’s practically compulsory to buy one.

[Sibelius Hindemith]

EVs are great, other than that they aren't really environmentally friendly and every time one is sold it enriches China along with some executives and politicians here in the states.