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berri

I had a Mercury GM wagon and a Chevy from that era. For my driving preferences and height, the Chevy was better packaged for me. But the Panthers', despite seeming a bit tighter inside and a little less peppy, were certainly good cars too. I think the reason I lean toward the Buick in those pictures (as well as the Bonneville of that era) is a combination of that 2 door greenhouse shown, and the dash. I don't care for those Ford like horizontal bar speedometers Olds had, which may be part of it (the Mercury had a much nicer dash to me) and I also wasn't all that fond of the squared off rear coupe side windows, although all GM eventually went that way. But the good thing about it all is that buyers had choices back then to fit their own personal preferences. Today seems to be look-a-like or goofy all too often. btw, back then the Olds 88 was a big seller.

Mr_Shiftright

qbrozen said:

But it says you can schedule a test drive! That's new.

Yeah, but it says only when "you are interesting". I'm not there yet but I've joined a book club.

ab348

tjc78 said:

If wanted more luxury you could get a top trim Grand Marquis or Town Car.

I always preferred the de Sade edition.

Mr_Shiftright

driver100 said:

Ab, I like the interior on that Old's too....looks very classy. I don't think Ford or Chrysler came close for elegance. The seats were especially nice....kind of a cushion affect.

I have a story about a 68 Chev wagon these older friends bought. He brought it home, his neighbor who was kind of a blowhard came over to look at it. 2 weeks later the neighbor had a new wagon exactly the same....even the color. Our friends were very upset...but, flattery is supposed to be a compliment.

Now he has a parts car!

graphicguy

tjc78 said:

driver100 said:

tjc78 said:

driver100 said:

Ab, I like the interior on that Old's too....looks very classy. I don't think Ford or Chrysler came close for elegance. The seats were especially nice....kind of a cushion affect.

I have a story about a 68 Chev wagon these older friends bought. He brought it home, his neighbor who was kind of a blowhard came over to look at it. 2 weeks later the neighbor had a new wagon exactly the same....even the color. Our friends were very upset...but, flattery is supposed to be a compliment.

Ford’s Panther based cars were every bit the car those full size GMs were.  You couldn’t go wrong with either.  The Fords were also fuel jnjected and by 86 multiport FI.  

Are we talking something like this?

These were fine cars too, and we were a Ford/Mercury family, but, I found Buicks and Oldsmobiles had more luxurious interiors. Engines........that could go either way depending on particular engine.

If wanted more luxury you could get a top trim Grand Marquis or Town Car 






Boy...do those Mercury pics bring back memories. My Father would not all own us to drink sodas in his GM for fear we’d spill them on those tufted velour seats.

driver100

Mr_Shiftright said:

driver100 said:

Ab, I like the interior on that Old's too....looks very classy. I don't think Ford or Chrysler came close for elegance. The seats were especially nice....kind of a cushion affect.

I have a story about a 68 Chev wagon these older friends bought. He brought it home, his neighbor who was kind of a blowhard came over to look at it. 2 weeks later the neighbor had a new wagon exactly the same....even the color. Our friends were very upset...but, flattery is supposed to be a compliment.

Now he has a parts car!

Good plan, unfortunately both of them are no longer around.

driver100

tjc78 said:

driver100 said:

tjc78 said:

driver100 said:

Ab, I like the interior on that Old's too....looks very classy. I don't think Ford or Chrysler came close for elegance. The seats were especially nice....kind of a cushion affect.

I have a story about a 68 Chev wagon these older friends bought. He brought it home, his neighbor who was kind of a blowhard came over to look at it. 2 weeks later the neighbor had a new wagon exactly the same....even the color. Our friends were very upset...but, flattery is supposed to be a compliment.

Ford’s Panther based cars were every bit the car those full size GMs were.  You couldn’t go wrong with either.  The Fords were also fuel jnjected and by 86 multiport FI.  

Are we talking something like this?

These were fine cars too, and we were a Ford/Mercury family, but, I found Buicks and Oldsmobiles had more luxurious interiors. Engines........that could go either way depending on particular engine.

If wanted more luxury you could get a top trim Grand Marquis or Town Car 






Ford interior looks good....but, I still think an Olds 98 was just a touch nicer:


I agree about the visibility in those Ford/Marquis, high seating with huge windows....nice!

sda

graphicguy said:

tjc78 said:

driver100 said:

tjc78 said:

driver100 said:

Ab, I like the interior on that Old's too....looks very classy. I don't think Ford or Chrysler came close for elegance. The seats were especially nice....kind of a cushion affect.

I have a story about a 68 Chev wagon these older friends bought. He brought it home, his neighbor who was kind of a blowhard came over to look at it. 2 weeks later the neighbor had a new wagon exactly the same....even the color. Our friends were very upset...but, flattery is supposed to be a compliment.

Ford’s Panther based cars were every bit the car those full size GMs were.  You couldn’t go wrong with either.  The Fords were also fuel jnjected and by 86 multiport FI.  

Are we talking something like this?

These were fine cars too, and we were a Ford/Mercury family, but, I found Buicks and Oldsmobiles had more luxurious interiors. Engines........that could go either way depending on particular engine.

If wanted more luxury you could get a top trim Grand Marquis or Town Car 






Boy...do those Mercury pics bring back memories. My Father would not all own us to drink sodas in his GM for fear we’d spill them on those tufted velour seats.

That is the same car, wire wheel covers and all that dad had. His was dark metallic blue, blue vinyl top and matching blue interior. One thing I liked that ford did vs GM, the cornering lights had a delay when the turn signal cancelled giving light to the side for a brief time longer.

oldfarmer50

iluvmysephia1 said:

I probably won't buy anything at this time - our Soul is running just fine. I just like to put together little ads on Edmunds and keep a running tab 'o my favorites.

Don't worry iluv, I understand totally where you're coming from. Just a little wishful thinking like I do with my Florida low mile hoopties. It's fun to dream.

stickguy

I did get a pleasant surprise last week, which bodes well for collecting in the future. when I called about adding the new car, I was surprised that my policy for the year would only go up less than $200 (I am not dropping the Sonata for a couple weeks since I already paid for it, and our daughter is flying home to visit next weekend and wants a car to drive).

Insurance agent said something about applying multicar discount (which we already have, since 3 on the policy) but I think this was because we went to more cars than drivers. So all 4 cars went down, but I assume in 2 weeks when I drop one, the remaining ones go back up.

But next summer, when the princess goes off on her own, could be super cheap (insurance wise at least) to add a 3rd car to the fleet!

oldfarmer50

tjc78 said:

driver100 said:

tjc78 said:

driver100 said:

Ab, I like the interior on that Old's too....looks very classy. I don't think Ford or Chrysler came close for elegance. The seats were especially nice....kind of a cushion affect.

I have a story about a 68 Chev wagon these older friends bought. He brought it home, his neighbor who was kind of a blowhard came over to look at it. 2 weeks later the neighbor had a new wagon exactly the same....even the color. Our friends were very upset...but, flattery is supposed to be a compliment.

Ford’s Panther based cars were every bit the car those full size GMs were.  You couldn’t go wrong with either.  The Fords were also fuel jnjected and by 86 multiport FI.  

Are we talking something like this?

These were fine cars too, and we were a Ford/Mercury family, but, I found Buicks and Oldsmobiles had more luxurious interiors. Engines........that could go either way depending on particular engine.

If wanted more luxury you could get a top trim Grand Marquis or Town Car 






You can still get ones of those grand marquis, pretty cheap too.



https://lakeland.craigslist.org/cto/d/1985-grand-marquis/6335006124.html

abacomike

driver100 said:

driver100 said:

driver100 said:

Ab, I like the interior on that Old's too....looks very classy. I don't think Ford or Chrysler came close for elegance. The seats were especially nice....kind of a cushion affect. I have a story about a 68 Chev wagon these older friends bought. He brought it home, his neighbor who was kind of a blowhard came over to look at it. 2 weeks later the neighbor had a new wagon exactly the same....even the color. Our friends were very upset...but, flattery is supposed to be a compliment.

Ford’s Panther based cars were every bit the car those full size GMs were.  You couldn’t go wrong with either.  The Fords were also fuel jnjected and by 86 multiport FI.  

Are we talking something like this? These were fine cars too, and we were a Ford/Mercury family, but, I found Buicks and Oldsmobiles had more luxurious interiors. Engines........that could go either way depending on particular engine.

If wanted more luxury you could get a top trim Grand Marquis or Town Car 

Ford interior looks good....but, I still think an Olds 98 was just a touch nicer: I agree about the visibility in those Ford/Marquis, high seating with huge windows....nice!

Driver, I owned a 1978 Regency 98 in gold/beige.  It was a poor man’s Cadillac at the time.  It was a magnificent sedan with tufted velour seats that totally enveloped one’s upper body.  As a road car, it was terrific.  It even rode like my Dad’s Cadillac.  Best car Oldsmobile ever produced.

driver100

Mike, they don't even make new cars that plush inside! Truly a Lazy Boy on wheels

houdini1

Anyone know anything about a motor scooter called a Zuma 125 ? It is a 2011, has 2,000 miles on it, looks to be practically new and runs great. A neighbor of mine is going thru a divorce and wants to sell it. He said he would sell it to me for $250. That seems like a really low price to me, but this guy is loaded and I think he just wants to get rid of it with no hassle. I have known him for about 10 years and he is a stand up guy.

driver100

oldfarmer50 said:

tjc78 said:

driver100 said:

tjc78 said:

driver100 said:

Ab, I like the interior on that Old's too....looks very classy. I don't think Ford or Chrysler came close for elegance. The seats were especially nice....kind of a cushion affect.

I have a story about a 68 Chev wagon these older friends bought. He brought it home, his neighbor who was kind of a blowhard came over to look at it. 2 weeks later the neighbor had a new wagon exactly the same....even the color. Our friends were very upset...but, flattery is supposed to be a compliment.

Ford’s Panther based cars were every bit the car those full size GMs were.  You couldn’t go wrong with either.  The Fords were also fuel jnjected and by 86 multiport FI.  

Are we talking something like this?

These were fine cars too, and we were a Ford/Mercury family, but, I found Buicks and Oldsmobiles had more luxurious interiors. Engines........that could go either way depending on particular engine.

If wanted more luxury you could get a top trim Grand Marquis or Town Car 






You can still get ones of those grand marquis, pretty cheap too.



https://lakeland.craigslist.org/cto/d/1985-grand-marquis/6335006124.html



He admits it is pretty good for 30 years old. No mileage given. No appointment if you are interesting! I don't know...I think it will be a disappointment.

Have you tried Florida estate sales....that is where the real bargains probably can be found? I found estate sales but can't limit it to cars, but just checked quickly.

Leaving for Florida on Wednesday.....flying. Have to be there for dress up Halloween Party Friday.

driver100

houdini1 said:

Anyone know anything about a motor scooter called a Zuma 125 ? It is a 2011, has 2,000 miles on it, looks to be practically new and runs great. A neighbor of mine is going thru a divorce and wants to sell it. He said he would sell it to me for $250. That seems like a really low price to me, but this guy is loaded and I think he just wants to get rid of it with no hassle. I have known him for about 10 years and he is a stand up guy.

This Zuma has 6000 miles and he wants $1600 for it.
Buy it...if you don't I will!
ZUMA 125

A few more...one $2200

ab348

houdini1 said:

Anyone know anything about a motor scooter called a Zuma 125 ? It is a 2011, has 2,000 miles on it, looks to be practically new and runs great. A neighbor of mine is going thru a divorce and wants to sell it. He said he would sell it to me for $250. That seems like a really low price to me, but this guy is loaded and I think he just wants to get rid of it with no hassle. I have known him for about 10 years and he is a stand up guy.

Made by Yamaha. Most of that vintage seem to sell for $1500-$2000 so that sounds like a screaming deal.

oldfarmer50

stickguy said:

I did get a pleasant surprise last week, which bodes well for collecting in the future. when I called about adding the new car, I was surprised that my policy for the year would only go up less than $200 (I am not dropping the Sonata for a couple weeks since I already paid for it, and our daughter is flying home to visit next weekend and wants a car to drive).

Insurance agent said something about applying multicar discount (which we already have, since 3 on the policy) but I think this was because we went to more cars than drivers. So all 4 cars went down, but I assume in 2 weeks when I drop one, the remaining ones go back up.

But next summer, when the princess goes off on her own, could be super cheap (insurance wise at least) to add a 3rd car to the fleet!

I hope you get something worthy of bragging about on here. Don't come in here with some old man's car or something that gets good gas milage. I want to live vicariously through you and dang it i don't want a boring life. Anything with a top speed of less than 150 will be mocked. :@ :@ :@

oldfarmer50

houdini1 said:

Anyone know anything about a motor scooter called a Zuma 125 ? It is a 2011, has 2,000 miles on it, looks to be practically new and runs great. A neighbor of mine is going thru a divorce and wants to sell it. He said he would sell it to me for $250. That seems like a really low price to me, but this guy is loaded and I think he just wants to get rid of it with no hassle. I have known him for about 10 years and he is a stand up guy.

It's made by Yamaha so there's some heritage there. Can't be very fast so local street use only I assume.

https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/yamaha/2016-2017-yamaha-zuma-125-ar176226.html

Saw one listed at $1588 with 6k miles. That might be the one driver100 saw. 80-100 mpg. Not to shabby.

oldfarmer50

driver100 said:

oldfarmer50 said:

tjc78 said:

driver100 said:

tjc78 said:

driver100 said:

Ab, I like the interior on that Old's too....looks very classy. I don't think Ford or Chrysler came close for elegance. The seats were especially nice....kind of a cushion affect.

I have a story about a 68 Chev wagon these older friends bought. He brought it home, his neighbor who was kind of a blowhard came over to look at it. 2 weeks later the neighbor had a new wagon exactly the same....even the color. Our friends were very upset...but, flattery is supposed to be a compliment.

Ford’s Panther based cars were every bit the car those full size GMs were.  You couldn’t go wrong with either.  The Fords were also fuel jnjected and by 86 multiport FI.  

Are we talking something like this?

These were fine cars too, and we were a Ford/Mercury family, but, I found Buicks and Oldsmobiles had more luxurious interiors. Engines........that could go either way depending on particular engine.

If wanted more luxury you could get a top trim Grand Marquis or Town Car 

You can still get ones of those grand marquis, pretty cheap too.



https://lakeland.craigslist.org/cto/d/1985-grand-marquis/6335006124.html



He admits it is pretty good for 30 years old. No mileage given. No appointment if you are interesting! I don't know...I think it will be a disappointment.

Have you tried Florida estate sales....that is where the real bargains probably can be found? I found estate sales but can't limit it to cars, but just checked quickly.

Leaving for Florida on Wednesday.....flying. Have to be there for dress up Halloween Party Friday.

I bet many dealers haunt the estate sales (or even funeral homes) in Florida. We'd probably be shocked to know the lengths they go to get leads.

driver100

There is a site that has estate sale cars. Here is one that is offered...opening bid now is $375.


So far, there are 21 bids...put yours in quickly!
DETAILS
A 1990 Cadillac Eldorado coupe; VIN is 1G6EL133XLU621514 and odometer reads 188,445 miles. This luxury 2-door gasoline powered coupe features a red exterior with cream colored leather interior. It has automatic transmission with a V8 engine and front-wheel drive, power windows, an AM/FM radio, cruise control, and front bucket seats.

This vehicle must be towed off premises by the winning bidder.
Please note that payment for motor vehicles can only be rendered by cash, cashier’s check or wire transfer. Cashier’s checks take up to 24 hours to clear and all wire transfers must be made through EBTH Headquarters prior to EBTH releasing any vehicles. EBTH will not accept credit card payment for motor vehicles at any time. Additionally, EBTH does not warrant condition of vehicles.

FULL DETAILS AND OTHER CARS

1999 Escort wagon with just 40k miles.....current bid $1000


Oldfarmer...I think we could get a business going here...........

graphicguy

driver100 said:

houdini1 said:

Anyone know anything about a motor scooter called a Zuma 125 ? It is a 2011, has 2,000 miles on it, looks to be practically new and runs great. A neighbor of mine is going thru a divorce and wants to sell it. He said he would sell it to me for $250. That seems like a really low price to me, but this guy is loaded and I think he just wants to get rid of it with no hassle. I have known him for about 10 years and he is a stand up guy.

This Zuma has 6000 miles and he wants $1600 for it.
Buy it...if you don't I will!
ZUMA 125

A few more...one $2200

I’ll jump in on that, too. My son had a Yamaha scooter when he first got his license and that was the only thing he could afford. He used his for a couple of years to go back and forth to high school weather permittting (when weather didn’t permit, he was on the dreaded bus). Served him well.

Seriously, I am interested if you guys aren’t.

oldfarmer50

driver100 said:

There is a site that has estate sale cars. Here is one that is offered...opening bid now is $375.


So far, there are 21 bids...put yours in quickly!
DETAILS
A 1990 Cadillac Eldorado coupe; VIN is 1G6EL133XLU621514 and odometer reads 188,445 miles. This luxury 2-door gasoline powered coupe features a red exterior with cream colored leather interior. It has automatic transmission with a V8 engine and front-wheel drive, power windows, an AM/FM radio, cruise control, and front bucket seats.

This vehicle must be towed off premises by the winning bidder.
Please note that payment for motor vehicles can only be rendered by cash, cashier’s check or wire transfer. Cashier’s checks take up to 24 hours to clear and all wire transfers must be made through EBTH Headquarters prior to EBTH releasing any vehicles. EBTH will not accept credit card payment for motor vehicles at any time. Additionally, EBTH does not warrant condition of vehicles.

FULL DETAILS AND OTHER CARS

1999 Escort wagon with just 40k miles.....current bid $1000


Oldfarmer...I think we could get a business going here...........

I'd take the wagon but that Caddy with 188k, no way.

So what's your plan, buy hoopties cheap from grieving widows and open a lot down in Tampa? I'd be scared to go to Tampa right now with that serial killer running around Seminole Heights.

roadburner

oldfarmer50 said:

driver100 said:

There is a site that has estate sale cars. Here is one that is offered...opening bid now is $375.


So far, there are 21 bids...put yours in quickly!
DETAILS
A 1990 Cadillac Eldorado coupe; VIN is 1G6EL133XLU621514 and odometer reads 188,445 miles. This luxury 2-door gasoline powered coupe features a red exterior with cream colored leather interior. It has automatic transmission with a V8 engine and front-wheel drive, power windows, an AM/FM radio, cruise control, and front bucket seats.

This vehicle must be towed off premises by the winning bidder.
Please note that payment for motor vehicles can only be rendered by cash, cashier’s check or wire transfer. Cashier’s checks take up to 24 hours to clear and all wire transfers must be made through EBTH Headquarters prior to EBTH releasing any vehicles. EBTH will not accept credit card payment for motor vehicles at any time. Additionally, EBTH does not warrant condition of vehicles.

FULL DETAILS AND OTHER CARS

1999 Escort wagon with just 40k miles.....current bid $1000


Oldfarmer...I think we could get a business going here...........

I'd take the wagon but that Caddy with 188k, no way.

So what's your plan, buy hoopties cheap from grieving widows and open a lot down in Tampa? I'd be scared to go to Tampa right now with that serial killer running around Seminole Heights.

I'd pay $500 to get rid of them...

abacomike

I just had a visit from my condo community's maintenance department. They claim that my toilets are slowly leaking and causing the ceiling drywall in the condo unit below me to get wet. He came in and checked the master bathroom toilet first - he said that the wax seal is corroded and needs to be replaced. He had some sort of gizmo he used to check the floor around the toilet base. He then checked the guest bathroom and found that when the toilet is flushed, there is some leakage, but very slight. He said both wax seals must be replaced as they are both leaking.

So, I have to call my maintenance contractor who covers my plumbing, electrical, AC, and appliances. Hopefully they can come out ASAP to get this fixed before it does more damage, not just to the apartment below me, but also to my floors. Always something. But I guess I have to expect this sort of stuff in a 27 year old condo unit.

oldfarmer50

roadburner said:

oldfarmer50 said:

driver100 said:

There is a site that has estate sale cars. Here is one that is offered...opening bid now is $375.


So far, there are 21 bids...put yours in quickly!
DETAILS
A 1990 Cadillac Eldorado coupe; VIN is 1G6EL133XLU621514 and odometer reads 188,445 miles. This luxury 2-door gasoline powered coupe features a red exterior with cream colored leather interior. It has automatic transmission with a V8 engine and front-wheel drive, power windows, an AM/FM radio, cruise control, and front bucket seats.

This vehicle must be towed off premises by the winning bidder.
Please note that payment for motor vehicles can only be rendered by cash, cashier’s check or wire transfer. Cashier’s checks take up to 24 hours to clear and all wire transfers must be made through EBTH Headquarters prior to EBTH releasing any vehicles. EBTH will not accept credit card payment for motor vehicles at any time. Additionally, EBTH does not warrant condition of vehicles.

FULL DETAILS AND OTHER CARS

1999 Escort wagon with just 40k miles.....current bid $1000


Oldfarmer...I think we could get a business going here...........

I'd take the wagon but that Caddy with 188k, no way.

So what's your plan, buy hoopties cheap from grieving widows and open a lot down in Tampa? I'd be scared to go to Tampa right now with that serial killer running around Seminole Heights.

I'd pay $500 to get rid of them...

Sold! Once I recieve your check i Guarentee that you'll never see them in your driveway.

nyccarguy

abacomike said:

I just had a visit from my condo community's maintenance department. They claim that my toilets are slowly leaking and causing the ceiling drywall in the condo unit below me to get wet. He came in and checked the master bathroom toilet first - he said that the wax seal is corroded and needs to be replaced. He had some sort of gizmo he used to check the floor around the toilet base. He then checked the guest bathroom and found that when the toilet is flushed, there is some leakage, but very slight. He said both wax seals must be replaced as they are both leaking.

So, I have to call my maintenance contractor who covers my plumbing, electrical, AC, and appliances. Hopefully they can come out ASAP to get this fixed before it does more damage, not just to the apartment below me, but also to my floors. Always something. But I guess I have to expect this sort of stuff in a 27 year old condo unit.

Mike of all the things that can go wrong and cause extensive damage plumbing wise, a leaking wax gasket is an easy and cheap fix. I sell them for $1.99 each. Make sure they use a "Deep" wax gasket with a plastic horn. Also, while they are resetting your toilet, make sure they use BRASS 5/16" Flange Bolts (or Johni Bolts), not the 1/4" BRASS PLATED Flange Bolts.

roadburner

abacomike said:

I just had a visit from my condo community's maintenance department. They claim that my toilets are slowly leaking and causing the ceiling drywall in the condo unit below me to get wet. He came in and checked the master bathroom toilet first - he said that the wax seal is corroded and needs to be replaced. He had some sort of gizmo he used to check the floor around the toilet base. He then checked the guest bathroom and found that when the toilet is flushed, there is some leakage, but very slight. He said both wax seals must be replaced as they are both leaking.

So, I have to call my maintenance contractor who covers my plumbing, electrical, AC, and appliances. Hopefully they can come out ASAP to get this fixed before it does more damage, not just to the apartment below me, but also to my floors. Always something. But I guess I have to expect this sort of stuff in a 27 year old condo unit.

I'm sure Bradd knows more about them than I do but there are some new toilet bowl gaskets that are supposed to be superior to the traditional wax ring...

abacomike

I mentioned a few days ago that I had purchased a special three-bottle box display of "Glenmorangie" Single Malt Scotch varieties at the Costco Liquor Store in Boca Raton and had, in fact, opened the 10-year old scotch for a sip when I got home. I also mentioned at the time that it was fantastic!

well, last night I decided to pour three-fingers of that scotch into a low-ball glass, neat, and began sipping it throughout the evening. It was truly an amazing and refined taste. There are two other bottle, each a 12-year-old single malt scotch. I would imagine they are as good, if not better, than what I opened.

I was at the casino for dinner the other night and they were giving away a bottle of "Kracken Rum" to their elite card players. So, I go in line and came home with a bottle of the rum. I personally have never tasted rum before in my entire life - I guess over the past half century of my life I have never been in a situation whereby I was either offered or had the opportunity to try rum. This bottle is supposed to be a bit spicy with a caramel after taste flavor. It's 70 proof which I would think would not provide a tremendous "kick" to it. Since I am really not into rum, I'll give it away as a gift to someone.

berri

Man, you can get sick on too much rum in a hurry and the hangover takes awhile to forget

abacomike

nyccarguy said:

abacomike said:

I just had a visit from my condo community's maintenance department. They claim that my toilets are slowly leaking and causing the ceiling drywall in the condo unit below me to get wet. He came in and checked the master bathroom toilet first - he said that the wax seal is corroded and needs to be replaced. He had some sort of gizmo he used to check the floor around the toilet base. He then checked the guest bathroom and found that when the toilet is flushed, there is some leakage, but very slight. He said both wax seals must be replaced as they are both leaking.

So, I have to call my maintenance contractor who covers my plumbing, electrical, AC, and appliances. Hopefully they can come out ASAP to get this fixed before it does more damage, not just to the apartment below me, but also to my floors. Always something. But I guess I have to expect this sort of stuff in a 27 year old condo unit.

Mike of all the things that can go wrong and cause extensive damage plumbing wise, a leaking wax gasket is an easy and cheap fix. I sell them for $1.99 each. Make sure they use a "Deep" wax gasket with a plastic horn. Also, while they are resetting your toilet, make sure they use BRASS 5/16" Flange Bolts (or Johni Bolts), not the 1/4" BRASS PLATED Flange Bolts.

Thanks, Bradd. I'll mention it to them when they finally get here sometime this week, but I am at their mercy. They repair as they are trained to repair. So....I'll try, but....!

roadburner

I just saw where Ford will be offering a Level 2 Performance Package for the Mustang GT- adaptive dampers, wider wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, stiffer suspension and tweaked aerodynamics. A GT Premium with Level 2 goodies will start at $48,695. I still think I'd rather have a new M240i, M2, or a CPO M3 ZCP.

nyccarguy

abacomike said:

I mentioned a few days ago that I had purchased a special three-bottle box display of "Glenmorangie" Single Malt Scotch varieties at the Costco Liquor Store in Boca Raton and had, in fact, opened the 10-year old scotch for a sip when I got home. I also mentioned at the time that it was fantastic! well, last night I decided to pour three-fingers of that scotch into a low-ball glass, neat, and began sipping it throughout the evening. It was truly an amazing and refined taste. There are two other bottle, each a 12-year-old single malt scotch. I would imagine they are as good, if not better, than what I opened. I was at the casino for dinner the other night and they were giving away a bottle of "Kracken Rum" to their elite card players. So, I go in line and came home with a bottle of the rum. I personally have never tasted rum before in my entire life - I guess over the past half century of my life I have never been in a situation whereby I was either offered or had the opportunity to try rum. This bottle is supposed to be a bit spicy with a caramel after taste flavor. It's 70 proof which I would think would not provide a tremendous "kick" to it. Since I am really not into rum, I'll give it away as a gift to someone.

"It is a vile drink that turns even the most respectable men into complete scoundrels."

ab348

Mike, the Kraken rum is a spiced rum, meaning that they add flavorings to it. Up here we get the 94 proof variety, which I understand has a chocolate note to it in addition to the cinnamon/nutmeg/allspice etc. I understand the 70 proof version has different flavorings and more of a cherry note. Usually they are mixed with cola but can be served straight up over ice.

isellhondas

berri said:

Man, you can get sick on too much rum in a hurry and the hangover takes awhile to forget

Try a Southern Comfort hangover sometime!

suydam

berri said:

Man, you can get sick on too much rum in a hurry and the hangover takes awhile to forget

My thoughts exactly. I do not drink rum or rum drinks for just that reason. Too many awful college hangovers from rum and Coke!

abacomike

abacomike said:

nyccarguy said:

abacomike said:

I just had a visit from my condo community's maintenance department. They claim that my toilets are slowly leaking and causing the ceiling drywall in the condo unit below me to get wet. He came in and checked the master bathroom toilet first - he said that the wax seal is corroded and needs to be replaced. He had some sort of gizmo he used to check the floor around the toilet base. He then checked the guest bathroom and found that when the toilet is flushed, there is some leakage, but very slight. He said both wax seals must be replaced as they are both leaking.

So, I have to call my maintenance contractor who covers my plumbing, electrical, AC, and appliances. Hopefully they can come out ASAP to get this fixed before it does more damage, not just to the apartment below me, but also to my floors. Always something. But I guess I have to expect this sort of stuff in a 27 year old condo unit.

Mike of all the things that can go wrong and cause extensive damage plumbing wise, a leaking wax gasket is an easy and cheap fix. I sell them for $1.99 each. Make sure they use a "Deep" wax gasket with a plastic horn. Also, while they are resetting your toilet, make sure they use BRASS 5/16" Flange Bolts (or Johni Bolts), not the 1/4" BRASS PLATED Flange Bolts.

Thanks, Bradd. I'll mention it to them when they finally get here sometime this week, but I am at their mercy. They repair as they are trained to repair. So....I'll try, but....!

Plumbers will be here tomorrow afternoon to check out the toilets. They said they don't take the advice of my maintenance dept - they check out the toilets themselves to assure their assessment. I guess a wet ceiling in the apartment below me is not good enough for them. Good Grief!!!

ab348

abacomike said:

Plumbers will be here tomorrow afternoon to check out the toilets. They said they don't take the advice of my maintenance dept - they check out the toilets themselves to assure their assessment. I guess a wet ceiling in the apartment below me is not good enough for them. Good Grief!!!

Your "Maintenance Dept." sounds like the security monitor in this Lifelock ad in that they don't actually do maintenance.

https://youtu.be/NgT2wyBZN6A

houdini1

abacomike said:

abacomike said:

nyccarguy said:

abacomike said:

I just had a visit from my condo community's maintenance department. They claim that my toilets are slowly leaking and causing the ceiling drywall in the condo unit below me to get wet. He came in and checked the master bathroom toilet first - he said that the wax seal is corroded and needs to be replaced. He had some sort of gizmo he used to check the floor around the toilet base. He then checked the guest bathroom and found that when the toilet is flushed, there is some leakage, but very slight. He said both wax seals must be replaced as they are both leaking.

So, I have to call my maintenance contractor who covers my plumbing, electrical, AC, and appliances. Hopefully they can come out ASAP to get this fixed before it does more damage, not just to the apartment below me, but also to my floors. Always something. But I guess I have to expect this sort of stuff in a 27 year old condo unit.

Mike of all the things that can go wrong and cause extensive damage plumbing wise, a leaking wax gasket is an easy and cheap fix. I sell them for $1.99 each. Make sure they use a "Deep" wax gasket with a plastic horn. Also, while they are resetting your toilet, make sure they use BRASS 5/16" Flange Bolts (or Johni Bolts), not the 1/4" BRASS PLATED Flange Bolts.

Thanks, Bradd. I'll mention it to them when they finally get here sometime this week, but I am at their mercy. They repair as they are trained to repair. So....I'll try, but....!

Plumbers will be here tomorrow afternoon to check out the toilets. They said they don't take the advice of my maintenance dept - they check out the toilets themselves to assure their assessment. I guess a wet ceiling in the apartment below me is not good enough for them. Good Grief!!!

Mike, finding the leak now is better than finding it later as you fall through the floor with your pants down around your ankles !!

houdini1

Hey, thanks everyone for the info on the Zuma. That is about the same info I came up with pricewise. He recently sold a business he started and walked away with mucho dinero, but still doesn't explain why he priced it so low. I'll keep you posted.

thebean

Release the Kracken!!

@isellhondas, I agree about the Southern Comfort hangovers.  Once 33 years ago was enough for me.  Never touched the stuff since.

driver100

nyccarguy said:

abacomike said:

I just had a visit from my condo community's maintenance department. They claim that my toilets are slowly leaking and causing the ceiling drywall in the condo unit below me to get wet. He came in and checked the master bathroom toilet first - he said that the wax seal is corroded and needs to be replaced. He had some sort of gizmo he used to check the floor around the toilet base. He then checked the guest bathroom and found that when the toilet is flushed, there is some leakage, but very slight. He said both wax seals must be replaced as they are both leaking.

So, I have to call my maintenance contractor who covers my plumbing, electrical, AC, and appliances. Hopefully they can come out ASAP to get this fixed before it does more damage, not just to the apartment below me, but also to my floors. Always something. But I guess I have to expect this sort of stuff in a 27 year old condo unit.

Mike of all the things that can go wrong and cause extensive damage plumbing wise, a leaking wax gasket is an easy and cheap fix. I sell them for $1.99 each. Make sure they use a "Deep" wax gasket with a plastic horn. Also, while they are resetting your toilet, make sure they use BRASS 5/16" Flange Bolts (or Johni Bolts), not the 1/4" BRASS PLATED Flange Bolts.

And, as I wrote earlier, one bolt that is under the toilet tank rusted, water got on the floor, seeped into the wall board and vanity cabinets. This caused mold to start. Walls that got wet had to be cut out, vanity was removed. Condo insurance covered a lot of damage to walls, our insurance covered cost of vanity less $1000 deductible.

Like I said before....why don't they make the floors out of material that would hold water and go up the sides? And, if they can get a man to the moon why can't they make a gasket that won't breakdown - or warn you when it is broken?

driver100

houdini1 said:

abacomike said:

abacomike said:

nyccarguy said:

abacomike said:

I just had a visit from my condo community's maintenance department. They claim that my toilets are slowly leaking and causing the ceiling drywall in the condo unit below me to get wet. He came in and checked the master bathroom toilet first - he said that the wax seal is corroded and needs to be replaced. He had some sort of gizmo he used to check the floor around the toilet base. He then checked the guest bathroom and found that when the toilet is flushed, there is some leakage, but very slight. He said both wax seals must be replaced as they are both leaking.

So, I have to call my maintenance contractor who covers my plumbing, electrical, AC, and appliances. Hopefully they can come out ASAP to get this fixed before it does more damage, not just to the apartment below me, but also to my floors. Always something. But I guess I have to expect this sort of stuff in a 27 year old condo unit.

Mike of all the things that can go wrong and cause extensive damage plumbing wise, a leaking wax gasket is an easy and cheap fix. I sell them for $1.99 each. Make sure they use a "Deep" wax gasket with a plastic horn. Also, while they are resetting your toilet, make sure they use BRASS 5/16" Flange Bolts (or Johni Bolts), not the 1/4" BRASS PLATED Flange Bolts.

Thanks, Bradd. I'll mention it to them when they finally get here sometime this week, but I am at their mercy. They repair as they are trained to repair. So....I'll try, but....!

Plumbers will be here tomorrow afternoon to check out the toilets. They said they don't take the advice of my maintenance dept - they check out the toilets themselves to assure their assessment. I guess a wet ceiling in the apartment below me is not good enough for them. Good Grief!!!

Mike, finding the leak now is better than finding it later as you fall through the floor with your pants down around your ankles !!

He might meet his naked friend who lives in the same building!

Michaell

driver100 said:

nyccarguy said:

abacomike said:

I just had a visit from my condo community's maintenance department. They claim that my toilets are slowly leaking and causing the ceiling drywall in the condo unit below me to get wet. He came in and checked the master bathroom toilet first - he said that the wax seal is corroded and needs to be replaced. He had some sort of gizmo he used to check the floor around the toilet base. He then checked the guest bathroom and found that when the toilet is flushed, there is some leakage, but very slight. He said both wax seals must be replaced as they are both leaking.

So, I have to call my maintenance contractor who covers my plumbing, electrical, AC, and appliances. Hopefully they can come out ASAP to get this fixed before it does more damage, not just to the apartment below me, but also to my floors. Always something. But I guess I have to expect this sort of stuff in a 27 year old condo unit.

Mike of all the things that can go wrong and cause extensive damage plumbing wise, a leaking wax gasket is an easy and cheap fix. I sell them for $1.99 each. Make sure they use a "Deep" wax gasket with a plastic horn. Also, while they are resetting your toilet, make sure they use BRASS 5/16" Flange Bolts (or Johni Bolts), not the 1/4" BRASS PLATED Flange Bolts.

And, as I wrote earlier, one bolt that is under the toilet tank rusted, water got on the floor, seeped into the wall board and vanity cabinets. This caused mold to start. Walls that got wet had to be cut out, vanity was removed. Condo insurance covered a lot of damage to walls, our insurance covered cost of vanity less $1000 deductible.

Like I said before....why don't they make the floors out of material that would hold water and go up the sides? And, if they can get a man to the moon why can't they make a gasket that won't breakdown - or warn you when it is broken?

Because then the gasket will cost $150 and nobody will pay that price.

And the waterproof flooring will be $50 a square foot.

Would you pay 3x the price for your E-class if you were guaranteed not to die in an accident?

driver100

houdini1 said:

Hey, thanks everyone for the info on the Zuma. That is about the same info I came up with pricewise. He recently sold a business he started and walked away with mucho dinero, but still doesn't explain why he priced it so low. I'll keep you posted.

He doesn't have the time or energy to put it on CL at this time. He just wants to get rid of it.......$250 is like found money to him instead of dumping it at this time.

I bought new tennis shoes for $120....they hurt so much after I wore them I didn't want to even look at them any more. I put them on CL and got $40 for them after about 10 days. If it took any longer I was just going to give them to someone who needed shoes at the club. But, the $40 paid for a dinner out.......at Denny's anyway.

driver100

Michaell said:

driver100 said:

nyccarguy said:

abacomike said:

I just had a visit from my condo community's maintenance department. They claim that my toilets are slowly leaking and causing the ceiling drywall in the condo unit below me to get wet. He came in and checked the master bathroom toilet first - he said that the wax seal is corroded and needs to be replaced. He had some sort of gizmo he used to check the floor around the toilet base. He then checked the guest bathroom and found that when the toilet is flushed, there is some leakage, but very slight. He said both wax seals must be replaced as they are both leaking.

So, I have to call my maintenance contractor who covers my plumbing, electrical, AC, and appliances. Hopefully they can come out ASAP to get this fixed before it does more damage, not just to the apartment below me, but also to my floors. Always something. But I guess I have to expect this sort of stuff in a 27 year old condo unit.

Mike of all the things that can go wrong and cause extensive damage plumbing wise, a leaking wax gasket is an easy and cheap fix. I sell them for $1.99 each. Make sure they use a "Deep" wax gasket with a plastic horn. Also, while they are resetting your toilet, make sure they use BRASS 5/16" Flange Bolts (or Johni Bolts), not the 1/4" BRASS PLATED Flange Bolts.

And, as I wrote earlier, one bolt that is under the toilet tank rusted, water got on the floor, seeped into the wall board and vanity cabinets. This caused mold to start. Walls that got wet had to be cut out, vanity was removed. Condo insurance covered a lot of damage to walls, our insurance covered cost of vanity less $1000 deductible.

Like I said before....why don't they make the floors out of material that would hold water and go up the sides? And, if they can get a man to the moon why can't they make a gasket that won't breakdown - or warn you when it is broken?

Because then the gasket will cost $150 and nobody will pay that price.

And the waterproof flooring will be $50 a square foot.

Would you pay 3x the price for your E-class if you were guaranteed not to die in an accident?

That is where I say...if you got a problem.....there is always a solution, the smart guy will find it.
Gasket.....if it gets wet it melts and changes color....bright orange warning.
Floor......just use waterproof tiles like they use in food stores. They clean the floor by throwing water on the floor and then mopping it up. You just need those curved sides that keep the water locked in.
I should have been an inventor or designer.....nah, books worked out OK actually.

driver100

New car that runs on H20. In fact, you never fill up, recirculates the same water over again.
(80 seconds)
https://youtu.be/Jivb7lupDNU

tbirdmarco

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7NAppRLxcJc

Mr_Shiftright

houdini1 said:

Anyone know anything about a motor scooter called a Zuma 125 ? It is a 2011, has 2,000 miles on it, looks to be practically new and runs great. A neighbor of mine is going thru a divorce and wants to sell it. He said he would sell it to me for $250. That seems like a really low price to me, but this guy is loaded and I think he just wants to get rid of it with no hassle. I have known him for about 10 years and he is a stand up guy.

That's a good deal! It's made by Yamaha in China, MSRP over $3,000 at one time. Not the top of the line in this sort of scooter, but not bad at all. Be careful though. Scooters don't have the handling and braking power of motorcycles.

Mr_Shiftright

roadburner said:

oldfarmer50 said:

driver100 said:

There is a site that has estate sale cars. Here is one that is offered...opening bid now is $375.


So far, there are 21 bids...put yours in quickly!
DETAILS
A 1990 Cadillac Eldorado coupe; VIN is 1G6EL133XLU621514 and odometer reads 188,445 miles. This luxury 2-door gasoline powered coupe features a red exterior with cream colored leather interior. It has automatic transmission with a V8 engine and front-wheel drive, power windows, an AM/FM radio, cruise control, and front bucket seats.

This vehicle must be towed off premises by the winning bidder.
Please note that payment for motor vehicles can only be rendered by cash, cashier’s check or wire transfer. Cashier’s checks take up to 24 hours to clear and all wire transfers must be made through EBTH Headquarters prior to EBTH releasing any vehicles. EBTH will not accept credit card payment for motor vehicles at any time. Additionally, EBTH does not warrant condition of vehicles.

FULL DETAILS AND OTHER CARS

1999 Escort wagon with just 40k miles.....current bid $1000


Oldfarmer...I think we could get a business going here...........

I'd take the wagon but that Caddy with 188k, no way.

So what's your plan, buy hoopties cheap from grieving widows and open a lot down in Tampa? I'd be scared to go to Tampa right now with that serial killer running around Seminole Heights.

I'd pay $500 to get rid of them...

188K on the Eldo? It's dead, Jim.