wickedmerc
04-09-2011, 09:45 PM
Many of you already know Paul (Blackened300A). I didn't. In fact, I still kinda don't, having only met him once for about 10mins at Englishtown last year. But please allow me to explain how this dude, who probably couldn't pick me out of a police line-up, just went way above and beyond to help me and literally save me thousands of dollars......
Long story, short: I had engine trouble. Ran it low on oil, a new engine was needed...crap! I was doing a lot of research trying to see my options. There were several paths and most were very expensive. I had a few quotes in hand and things were looking grim.
I threw out a general "help!" on the site beginning of March. Paul quickly offered help in the form of a great deal on a motor he had. While I chickened-out and declined his offer, I soon found myself sending the man PM's with questions....lots of questions. All questions answered quickly, usually with ideas or advice included, backed-up by his experiences or things he's heard through the site. Next thing I know, I'm getting PM's from him at all hours of the night (and overnight!! I see the time-stamps: 2AM hour, 3AM hour, etc...). He was digging through the internet sending me links to motors he was finding. He even had the nerve to apologize for sending me so may PM's!!
So I go with 1 of the motors he tracked down. Reman MM engine, awesome price. He asks if I have a shop lined-up for install. I don't. My regular mechanic won't have time and others are giving me 1-2 month turnarounds. He contacts his guys (GNB Auto Repair in Astoria, NY) and gets me an install quote. It's $1k cheaper than the cheapest quote I had, quick turnaround. Now, I don't know Paul but I found myself having 100% faith in his suggestions and his guys. I go for it. Paul helps communicate and coordinate engine arrival and my MM arrival. He's down at the shop watching over the work and even starts sending me text pics of the progress!! This was all amazing since I live in Central NJ and there was no way I would be able to monitor, no less see, what was going on.
I got my car back today; 9 days after I gave it up. Result: Amazing! Runs strong and smooth. No drips, no smoke, nothing. I could have gotten it after 6 days but I couldn't get out to NY to get it. No problem, the guys at GNB Auto kept it locked-up inside overnight for me each night! No joke, my car was cleaner (inside, outside and under-hood) when I got it back than it was when I dropped it off. They had it washed! This wasn't a dealership. I highly recommend their services to anyone on the NY/NJ/CT area. It's worth the trip, trust me. :D
My nightmare experience of having to replace an engine in my car went far better that I could've ever imagined, economically and logistically.
Paul, my wife and I thank you for all that you've done to help us and make this whole experience as painless as possible. Now that I again have an operational Marauder to drive out to Hershey in October, I will certainly be there. Suffice is to say, I'd like to buy you a beer. :beer:
-Doug
Long story, short: I had engine trouble. Ran it low on oil, a new engine was needed...crap! I was doing a lot of research trying to see my options. There were several paths and most were very expensive. I had a few quotes in hand and things were looking grim.
I threw out a general "help!" on the site beginning of March. Paul quickly offered help in the form of a great deal on a motor he had. While I chickened-out and declined his offer, I soon found myself sending the man PM's with questions....lots of questions. All questions answered quickly, usually with ideas or advice included, backed-up by his experiences or things he's heard through the site. Next thing I know, I'm getting PM's from him at all hours of the night (and overnight!! I see the time-stamps: 2AM hour, 3AM hour, etc...). He was digging through the internet sending me links to motors he was finding. He even had the nerve to apologize for sending me so may PM's!!
So I go with 1 of the motors he tracked down. Reman MM engine, awesome price. He asks if I have a shop lined-up for install. I don't. My regular mechanic won't have time and others are giving me 1-2 month turnarounds. He contacts his guys (GNB Auto Repair in Astoria, NY) and gets me an install quote. It's $1k cheaper than the cheapest quote I had, quick turnaround. Now, I don't know Paul but I found myself having 100% faith in his suggestions and his guys. I go for it. Paul helps communicate and coordinate engine arrival and my MM arrival. He's down at the shop watching over the work and even starts sending me text pics of the progress!! This was all amazing since I live in Central NJ and there was no way I would be able to monitor, no less see, what was going on.
I got my car back today; 9 days after I gave it up. Result: Amazing! Runs strong and smooth. No drips, no smoke, nothing. I could have gotten it after 6 days but I couldn't get out to NY to get it. No problem, the guys at GNB Auto kept it locked-up inside overnight for me each night! No joke, my car was cleaner (inside, outside and under-hood) when I got it back than it was when I dropped it off. They had it washed! This wasn't a dealership. I highly recommend their services to anyone on the NY/NJ/CT area. It's worth the trip, trust me. :D
My nightmare experience of having to replace an engine in my car went far better that I could've ever imagined, economically and logistically.
Paul, my wife and I thank you for all that you've done to help us and make this whole experience as painless as possible. Now that I again have an operational Marauder to drive out to Hershey in October, I will certainly be there. Suffice is to say, I'd like to buy you a beer. :beer:
-Doug