Bentley vs Haynes Manuals. score 1 for bentley, 0 for haynes.
04-05-2004, 09:01 AM
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Bentley vs Haynes Manuals. score 1 for bentley, 0 for haynes.
So I finally got my Bentley last week. VERY impressed, and must admit to all you folks that I had my doubts as to wether or not I needed one. NO longer!!!!
I mean that I'm not pulling engines anymore, but am very regular with regrular/needed maint. I really thought the Haynes was sufficient. However, there's no going back at this point. That Bently is big enough to throw at a horse and knock it down. Info is formatted sooooo much better.
Yous guys was right!!!!
I mean that I'm not pulling engines anymore, but am very regular with regrular/needed maint. I really thought the Haynes was sufficient. However, there's no going back at this point. That Bently is big enough to throw at a horse and knock it down. Info is formatted sooooo much better.
Yous guys was right!!!!
04-05-2004, 09:29 AM
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Haynes is good for a beginner to start w/, if you haven't felt
like you needed more info there's no need to spend the extra $$.
I have both, and love my Bentley. But for the average car owner Haynes will point you in the right direction for basic stuff like oil change, spark plugs & wires, etc..
You have to remember that there's poeple on this board that still get a shop to do their oil changes, probably the same people that still need full serve gas stations.
I have both, and love my Bentley. But for the average car owner Haynes will point you in the right direction for basic stuff like oil change, spark plugs & wires, etc..
You have to remember that there's poeple on this board that still get a shop to do their oil changes, probably the same people that still need full serve gas stations.
The binding on mine is cracked from use...if I threw it, it would scatter!
04-05-2004, 10:46 AM
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Not fun if you have someone else doing the work........
I do all my own stuff. If I can't do it then I'll have someone help and teach me so I can do it next time on my own. On the other hand, with the new truck now I will be going to the dealer because I get 4 free oil changes a year for life. Plus its under warranty so if anything happens I can blame them. But all my old stuff, I take care of myself. Makes life more interesting.
04-06-2004, 07:12 PM
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I found it to be the opposite.
I have always found the Haynes to be geared to beginners, Bentley towards people in the know. Check the Haynes section on the A/C system it basically says "bring it to a mechanic, your not smart enough to fix this dumbass".
Bentley seems to assume you are a mechanic and shows you a more complete breakdown on things. Definitely more informative. But both have there places I think.
Just my $0.02.
J.
Bentley seems to assume you are a mechanic and shows you a more complete breakdown on things. Definitely more informative. But both have there places I think.
Just my $0.02.
J.
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