I did have a bad experience with my 84 318i at German Import Specialists. I paid him almost 1000 dollars to do some work for me. It drove home fine but the next time I tried to start it it idled REALLY rough, and wouldn't say running. The timing was way off and I managed to get it back up there (only a few blocks from my house) and they immediately told me what was wrong and that it would be another grand or two to fix it. Apparently the valves in my head were all bent up and would need to be replaced. Though, I'm not sure if they were related, I never went back.

Though, Kenny did refer me to Star Motors in Brookside for repairs on my 300SD, who I had a great experience with. So they've redeemed themselves to me at least.

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1963 Ford F100 - Cummins Swap?
1985 Mercedes 300SD - 210K
1992 Ford Festiva - 92K
2001 Ninja 250 - 8K