VILLEocity
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Does anyone have any highly recommended mechanics in Connecticut (preferably Stamford/Fairfield county area) for a 3.0 CSI? Expect head gasket, plus tuneup and brake work.
Thanks for any input!!
Thanks for any input!!
Mechanic Recommendation- Connecticut
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Not close but the best in the NE is Mario Langston at VSR1 in NH.
VILLEocity
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Thanks m5bb! It would be a long haul even though I'm moving to southern VT soon, but will definitely keep him in mind.
VILLEocity
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Thanks Strato!
Paul Wegweiser
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Matt McGinn and his crew at Sports Car Restorations in Plainville CT. They live and breathe the classic coupes and 02s.
Phone: 860 793 2002
Phone: 860 793 2002
VILLEocity
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Thanks Paul! I used to live up that way and remember hearing of them at some point but didn't realize BMWs where a focus.
Paul Wegweiser
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They've probably got 30+ 2002s "in process" as well as a few coupes, and even 700s! cabrios, targas, several vintage Porsches.... but BMW is their primary focus. They did all the metal work on my last '02 about 16 years ago.
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Excellent! I'll have to head up there and see them. Very nice '02 you have there!
A good friend of mine spent $$$ getting a too restored there and felt it was a bit of a mixed bag. Feedback was Matt is good but not without issues. I’m equidistant from Matt and Mario and would pick Mario without hesitation.
Completely concur with other comments about Mario and VSR1. He and his team are knowledgeable, capable and fair. It’s a haul to get there (I live in NW CT), but I just rent a car from Enterprise for about $100 for the trip up or back. There is a location not far from Mario’s place. It’s more than worth it for the peace of mind knowing that the car will be done right. Mario also does excellent bodywork.
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Thanks bfeng and Lowell! Appreciate everyone's in put.