What car could you drive when you went for an interview that would be most likely to help you get the job? (this is not a serious question, im just curious what people would say). My vote would be either Maserati Biturbo or BMW 750il.
What car could you drive when you went for an interview that would be most likely to help you get the job? (this is not a serious question, im just curious what people would say). My vote would be either Maserati Biturbo or BMW 750il.
If someone hires you because of the car you drove to the interview, I wouldnt want to work there.
I take his comment as.. It not the stautus of the car.. But can you work on the car and keep it running. If your using a Maserati Biturbo as a daily driver you have to be able to work on cars.
Id take my 1972 Citroen DS 21 or the BMW 2002.
Depends on what kind of a shop it is. If it's just a generic fix-it shop, I'd say a Peugeot 505 turbo diesel.
If it's something like a dealership I'd say whatever mechanical nightmare sold by that dealer:
BMW - early 90s 750il
Mercedes - 600 Model, any year
Ford - A late 90s Ford Taurus with WORKING heat
Chevy - 4th Gen Camaro, mention how fast you can change ALL the plugs
Honda - Prelude with 4WS
Mitsubishi - 3000GT VR4 Spyder
Volkswagon - Passat W8
Audi - Anything with Quattro
Toyota - Previa minivan
Porsche 928, a car most mechanics will refuse to work on. It shows a healthy streak of masochism and dedication, plus small hands.
The same type of car you say you can work on(duh)
...Miata?
j/k
For most of the shops I've been around, it'd be some Chevelle that could turn 10s on all motor, without using any of that fancy "fyule interjection stuff"
Carb-er-ater! It's the 'Merican way!
Obviously, a 1st gen Neon in rough shape.
NYG95GA wrote: Obviously, a 1st gen Neon in rough shape.
Make it a DOCH
What is so wrong with a late 90s taurus? ours sill had working heat when it was in its accident.
A Neon with dual heads would be sweet.
Anyone who would hire me based on what I drive to work is not someone I want to work for. On the flip side, I'm sure not going to hire anyone to work for me on the same basis. I'm pretty sure driving a Maserati into a GM or Toyota repair shop won't get you any bonus points at all. I'd be impressed by anyone who could build their own car from the ground up and not just purchase something already built. Some of the best technicians and mechanics spend all day building Indy cars or Formula 1 machines. Many of those guys probably drive a pickup truck to work.
If I were looking for work in the automotive industry I would be prepared to NOT be driving a car at all. With wages plummeting and shops drying up I would suggest getting a government job ASAP. It will be the only industry left in the US within 12 years.
ncjay wrote: Anyone who would hire me based on what I drive to work is not someone I want to work for. On the flip side, I'm sure not going to hire anyone to work for me on the same basis. I'm pretty sure driving a Maserati into a GM or Toyota repair shop won't get you any bonus points at all. I'd be impressed by anyone who could build their own car from the ground up and not just purchase something already built. Some of the best technicians and mechanics spend all day building Indy cars or Formula 1 machines. Many of those guys probably drive a pickup truck to work.
That's kind of what I was thinking. If you have a built ride that you have put tons of work into yourself, that is your rolling resume. However, I'd be looking at custom speed shops for a job, not everyday repair shops.
neon4891 wrote:NYG95GA wrote: Obviously, a 1st gen Neon in rough shape.Make it a DOCH What is so wrong with a late 90s taurus? ours sill had working heat when it was in its accident.
It must have been on fire, then. Ford, for whatever reason, has always made heater cores out of tinfoil and chewing gum then put them in the most inaccessible places.
Jensenman wrote:neon4891 wrote:It must have been on fire, then.NYG95GA wrote: Obviously, a 1st gen Neon in rough shape.Make it a DOCH What is so wrong with a late 90s taurus? ours sill had working heat when it was in its accident.
Is that all Fords? I have a 96 Ranger with 180k and have never had an issue with heat. Just flush the coolant every 5 years, refilled fithe extended life 5 year prestone, changed the hoses once and never looked back. Same with a 97 Conturd t 120k.
It was pretty common. Over here on the Chrysler side of things, we rarely see heater cores but AC evaps are another thing entirely. GM seemed to have a high evap attrition rate as well, but generally they were much easier to access.
A 4x4 pick-up. It shows that I can use you as a mule to fetch and deliver large parts and haul engines to the machine shop. It also removes your excuse for not coming in because of weather :)
I'd think it unlikely that anyone would notice what you drove. If the y did & you showed up in a Biturbo they'd think you were a loon, If you show up in a luxery Bimmer they'll think you arte a thief.
93gsxturbo wrote: If someone hires you because of the car you drove to the interview, I wouldnt want to work there.
True story.
After New Year's 2004, I applied to a want ad looking for "NEAT, experienced technicians" and something about unusual/uncommon vehicles. (As opposed to people who only work on 3 to 6 year old GM and Ford because that is all they know or want to know)
I was asked in the interview if I was willing to take on challenges and work on unusual vehicles. I just pointed to the parking lot, where my carbureted RX-7 was parked. I also talked to him at some length for my then-plans for an analog MAF-based EFI system.
Anyway, i got the job, and it's been 5 years this week. And I've worked on a lot of weird stuff while there :) Well maybe not weird to this crowd, but definitely the kind of stuff that most people would run away from because they haven't done 5 of them and know how to cut book time in half. We say no to nothing as long as it sort-of fits into our building, and because of this we do get a lot of specialty work, as well as a lot of referrals from shops who don't really want to touch, say, a rear main seal in a early 80's gray market 280SL. (Step one: Remove engine and invert on stand) Stuff like this has been keeping us busy during these slow times when other local shops are laying off workers and even closing down. I hope it keeps up.
I would rent a car. the biggest you can afford.
I would get the most expensive TimePiece you can get your hands on. and a ring or 2.
That will say that your in over your head and will do anything. to make your payments. So you really need the job.
Celica AllTrac.
Tell the man you've done the clutch in it.
Twice.
Recieve job.
Mercedes Benz 6.9 with air suspension...........
P.S. I like these threads
slefain wrote: Honda - Prelude with 4WS
Make that Prelude with electronic 4WS, the 3rd gen cars with mechanical 4WS don't have any issues whatsoever with the 4ws system.
Any older jag(pre ford) or if trying to make a real impression (disappointed it wasn't mentioned) is any fiat. If you show up once, you rate a magician not a mechanic.
megasquirted intercooled turbocharged 1.5L yugo....
12-year-old BMW 750iL with no electrical issues....
corvair with no oil leaks....
vega with no rust....
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