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Gundz1 · 10-27-2009, 04:57 PM

Hi Folks, I'm new here- but I've been reading for a while. Very nice forum with realy cool enthusiasts.
I just bought an 05 elise with 19K miles from California- I drove it back to MN this week (8 states 2K miles

) and now I have to put it up for the winter.
A) The local dealership wants $130 to change the oil and $150 to "look it over". I've got no mechanical aptitude and don't mind paying if you all think that it's worthwhile. The previous owner changed the oil at 18K miles and it now has 21K miles after the roadtrip.
Does anyone know of anyone in MN that is reputable and reliable- and perhaps not as expensive?
Any help would be great.
Thanks!

craracer · 10-27-2009, 07:30 PM

Where are you located? Maybe we could hook up for a quick less on oil changes and whatnot.

Gundz1 · 10-27-2009, 10:17 PM

Thanks for replying! Plymouth, MN....You?

MNlotus · 10-28-2009, 05:20 AM

i live in apple valley, i would be happy to help you out with your oil change. i do all my own, MUCH cheaper. welcome to the forums!

gospeedv8 · 10-28-2009, 06:59 AM

Welcome to the forums

jhnmdahl · 10-28-2009, 08:14 AM

In Plymouth as well, near 55 and 101. Oil you can do yourself pretty easily. There are a few other pointers, like a battery tender for and other winterizing tips that could be useful as well. Shoot me a PM with your info if you'd like,

John

10-27-2009, 04:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gundz1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2	New MN owner here Hi Folks, I'm new here- but I've been reading for a while. Very nice forum with realy cool enthusiasts. I just bought an 05 elise with 19K miles from California- I drove it back to MN this week (8 states 2K miles) and now I have to put it up for the winter. A) The local dealership wants $130 to change the oil and $150 to "look it over". I've got no mechanical aptitude and don't mind paying if you all think that it's worthwhile. The previous owner changed the oil at 18K miles and it now has 21K miles after the roadtrip. Does anyone know of anyone in MN that is reputable and reliable- and perhaps not as expensive? Any help would be great. Thanks!

10-28-2009, 05:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
MNlotus 06 elise Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: apple valley MN Posts: 812	i live in apple valley, i would be happy to help you out with your oil change. i do all my own, MUCH cheaper. welcome to the forums! __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise-way too many mods to list (k24 swap planned. 300+whp) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjIcCsvhWvY 2003 Caterham Super Seven DeDion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1ysO...e=channel_page

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10-27-2009, 07:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
craracer eTard Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 282	Where are you located? Maybe we could hook up for a quick less on oil changes and whatnot.

10-27-2009, 10:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gundz1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2	Thanks for replying! Plymouth, MN....You?

10-28-2009, 08:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
jhnmdahl Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 821	In Plymouth as well, near 55 and 101. Oil you can do yourself pretty easily. There are a few other pointers, like a battery tender for and other winterizing tips that could be useful as well. Shoot me a PM with your info if you'd like, John

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