In a message dated 11/21/99 11:09:12 PM Mid-Atlantic Standard Time, dmc@CYBURBAN.COM writes: << Not if you are planning to sell the item soon. For instance, if I'm planning to sell a Vanagon in 3-6 months., would it not be stupid of me to install a set of tires with a 70,000 mile warranty? >> I think you missed my point here. First, the subject was on fluids, like anti-freeze, oil, etc, Second, if I were to buy your Vanagon, and I saw you had just put El Cheapo tires from Pep Boys on it, I would factor replacement tires into my offer. Now, if you told me you had just changed the oil with K Marts best, I'd simply walk away. Jeff S. |
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