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Re: Edmunds Members - Cars and Conversations
you know from trying to sell your last place, estimates (Zillow and realtors) are only good if buyers show up!
stickguy
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Re: Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous
Nothing worse than weed stench. Rental companies should have a penalty charge sliding scale: x amount for vaping, xx for tobacco (maybe xxx for cigars), and xxxx for weed. Maybe a flag on the account of the latter for impairment too.
We tell customers no smoking or a $200-250 cleaning charge. They ignore it. The big problem these days is smoke of a different nature which is even harder to get out.
My MB GLC rental from a few weeks ago reeked of weed. Seriously thought I might get a contact high.
au1994
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Re: I spotted an (insert obscure car name here) classic car today!
I always thought a V8, manual trans Fairmont wagon with updated underpinnings and interior would be a cool toy to have. Basically turn it into a Mustang GT.That's a thing:
fintail
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Re: Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous
@stickguy said:
I would guess a lease on that would be a ridiculous payment. And I don't really need 3 cars worth that much sitting around.
(Tifighter nervously adjusts tie knot and looks left and right)
Re: I spotted an (insert obscure car name here) classic car today!
Once the Taurus was actually out on the streets, and I could get a good reference on its size, I did like them better. At the time though, I preferred GM's concept of aerodynamics...more angular/wedgy, so I still wasn't a huge fan. But, when my grandparents bought an '89 LX, instead of "you think you hate it now, wait til you drive it!" it was more like "this is a damn fine automobile!"
It actually got wrecked, not too long after they got it. Grandmom was driving Granddad to the foot doctor, and a woman in a '74 Catalina came over the line, sideswiping them, and pushing them into a telephone pole. Not dead-on into the telephone pole, but more of a slight offset. As a result, the whole passenger side of the car was taken out, but that's still better than hitting the pole dead-on!
Anyway, between the Catalina on one side, and the telephone pole on the other, the only un-touched sheetmetal on that car was the roof and the trunk lid, from what I was told. I never did get to see the car, but they had an '89 Century as a loaner, for about a month. I rode in that Century a few times, and remember thinking man, this is like going back to the dark ages!
It actually got wrecked, not too long after they got it. Grandmom was driving Granddad to the foot doctor, and a woman in a '74 Catalina came over the line, sideswiping them, and pushing them into a telephone pole. Not dead-on into the telephone pole, but more of a slight offset. As a result, the whole passenger side of the car was taken out, but that's still better than hitting the pole dead-on!
Anyway, between the Catalina on one side, and the telephone pole on the other, the only un-touched sheetmetal on that car was the roof and the trunk lid, from what I was told. I never did get to see the car, but they had an '89 Century as a loaner, for about a month. I rode in that Century a few times, and remember thinking man, this is like going back to the dark ages!
Re: Brake Pad, ABC and Check-Engine Warning Lights - 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG Long-Term Road Test
You paid $34k, received a bill for half again that much, and poured a fortune into this junker over the course of 14 months. I'll say it - my 05 Scion xB didn't go like this car, but over 70k miles it cost me one $75 repair (unscheduled) I did myself. And it was available to drive, not sitting in the shop.
Why does Edmunds buy such wrecks? You guys must be pretty flush.
If you sell it, you'd better disclose the issues. I predict you'll get less than $20k.
Why does Edmunds buy such wrecks? You guys must be pretty flush.
If you sell it, you'd better disclose the issues. I predict you'll get less than $20k.
gslippy
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Re: Subaru Crew - Meet The Members II
Okay, so aside from the maintenance/running costs, what this guy is saying is that he doesn't really like to drive his cars.... 
xwesx
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Re: Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous
We tell customers no smoking or a $200-250 cleaning charge. They ignore it. The big problem these days is smoke of a different nature which is even harder to get out.Speaking of rentals, I have a Ford Edge in platinum trim for my rental while our Crosstrek is getting its boo-boo fixed. The seats are super-comfy! Sadly, I'm pretty sure that a prior user smoked in this thing. People are so disgusting.————————————————
I thought rental companies didn’t permit smoking but if you did you had to pay a fierce penalty. Our rental car company owners should be able to confirm that.
jmonroe
Re: I spotted an (insert obscure car name here) classic car today!
I can definitely see the charm of those old Escort wagons...both the Ford versions and the later Mazda-based versions. I'm sure a nice one would probably have some sentimental value, to someone.
Today, out running errands, I spotted a couple of relics. First, an '87+ Celebrity wagon. Then about 2 minutes later, an '82-87 El Camino, light gray (or possibly faded silver) with a dark gray hood/roof/upper, and dark gray lower body contrast.
I also saw something else kind of old, on the way home, but now I forget what it was! Oh, I also saw a PT Cruiser. Haven't seen one of those, outside of the Carlisle PA Mopar show, in ages.
I also had a brief moment of panic coming out of the liquor store. Couldn't find my truck anywhere! Then I remembered, I drove the Charger. D'oh!
Today, out running errands, I spotted a couple of relics. First, an '87+ Celebrity wagon. Then about 2 minutes later, an '82-87 El Camino, light gray (or possibly faded silver) with a dark gray hood/roof/upper, and dark gray lower body contrast.
I also saw something else kind of old, on the way home, but now I forget what it was! Oh, I also saw a PT Cruiser. Haven't seen one of those, outside of the Carlisle PA Mopar show, in ages.
I also had a brief moment of panic coming out of the liquor store. Couldn't find my truck anywhere! Then I remembered, I drove the Charger. D'oh!
Re: I spotted an (insert obscure car name here) classic car today!
The 90s personified in vehicle form.
tjc78
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