That part of NY is so economically depressed I’d be surprised if they get $200k. Now that our leaders have passed some of the most crushing anti-farm laws in history, the last functioning sector of the economy there is about to collapse.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Indeed, “full court” economic depressions has been choking off the area for @ least 45 years (1974) that I’m familiar with. @ the time the economic devastations seemed to go back @ least ANOTHER 50 + years.(1924) Of course, one will be welcomed with open arms, should one’s income, come entirely to mostly outside of the area. @ the time rent included (very cold winters) heating.
Essential most “NON NYC” New Yorker’s feel they are the colonies benefiting NYC & Albany, the capital of New York State.
Looks nice. The pictures from the RE agent of the inside look good. Big deck and nice fenced yard.
Yes, it is a very good neighborhood. 300% better neighborhood than the last house in Dayton. About three blocks from my house (though, in a different city).
We drove over and ate at that Buckheads again. Beautiful view of the river and downtown Cincy. Daughter really likes the area, but that knob and tube very well may be a deal breaker.
if the house and neighborhood are perfect, upgrading the wiring is just a little money. As long as the overall deal still make sense, go for it. Especially if it doesn't need other stuff that would eat up your money (floors, kitchen, etc.).
Negotiated about $10k off asking, which was about how much house was overpriced, according to agent. The only other thing that worries me about the house, bedsides knob and tube, is that crack in the foundation. Some of the "newer" double pane windows have thermal seal ruptures, which allows some moisturize in between those panes of glass. Home inspector said the glass would need to be replaced... or just live with it.
The windows in my '50s house were replaced with double-pane units in 1988, before my ownership. Several of them have had the seal fail in the last few years and I've had them replaced because I can't stand the fog. Depending on size, they can cost 200 hundred dollars or more for the replacement glass. Every one is custom which means they are not cheap.
Jip, remember, whatever the inspector finds is wrong.....you should try to deduct from the price you are willing to pay. The cost of new windows and the cost of fixing the crack in the foundation should be deducted, unless you think the house is priced right...plus the cost to repair.
The thing about those windows, the description in the house listing stated they were "updated". You expect windows in good shape with that kind of advertisement. A few were actually not updated. Some of the smaller stuff isn't a big deal. But yeah, I will strongly suggest.to daughter that owner deduct a big chunk of any expensive repairs off the price.of the house.
Busy morning. Neighbor flagged me down coming back from my flavored coffee run. His car had a split hose. He'd nursed it home day before.
Repatriated squirrel to a nature preserve area from our back yard with its black sunflower seeds in the bird feeder.
Upper radiator. Replaced it. Luckily could reach the spring clamps with channel lock pliers. My channel lock substitutes wouldn't lock to right size. He bought a pair of real channel locks with the curved grooves as payment for working on his car when I took him to the Autozone.
Filled with DexCool. And he's set to go. The cheap, Chinese hose had burst near the end. So had the lower hose last year. They had been replaced a couple years ago by the shadetree mechanic who used to live nearby. They were cheap looking and cheaply made. Bought Dayco replacement hose.
I think he was amazed I still could work on the easy stuff. I told him if it was any harder than that one, it's above my pay grade anymore.
Guess it depends on the wording of the ad. Windows have been update (you assume he means all windows but if there was fine print he would say "Windows have been updated (every 10th window that is).
That doesn't even make sense. Another smear at GM?🛠️
The replacement radiator hose likely was the cheapest of any from all the various box stores around when the replacements were done. I thought the rubber outer layer looked different than the usual, quality brands.
My first house, which was VERY old, had wooden window frames. Most of which would not open. I set out to replace them with new aluminum frame windows. As none of the windows were what you would call a standard size, it was either pay 3 times as much for a custom size, or re-frame the window opening.
As I was young and broke, I chose to re-frame. My carpentering skills improved quite a bit before I finished that job.
The good/bad news is one is not compelled to meet to exceed (insulation) codes. It’s really all about how much is both spent & saved in (window) energy bills, cost to rehabilitate then “old” ( 10 to 20 years old) windows, etc. A real issue: whoever one buys the windows from will probably not be in business, 10 to 20 years from now. The same is also true for solar & wind arrays. So on a breakeven basis, ( for CA 1986 & 2012 regulations 24/32 windows/doors ) does spending approximately $100 per month for gas & electricity each make B/E sense?
Exactly! I was guessing it would be a GM because imid is probably more confident fixing them, and I don't know if you would want to buy those parts at your local car parts place and install them on an MB.......could really mess things up. Just having some Sunday silly fun 🙃
I couldn't get the quote to include the picture from driver100's post of the Aztek. I couldn't put the picture in where I wanted it for the edit. I couldn't insert text where I actually entered it at first because it moved after I pushed "post."
Other than that, the new posting system is going well. Grrrrr.
On simple posts things had been fine.
Graphicguy may have the right idea to just take a trip and leave the effort for a few days.
Maybe a few days in the Dominican Republic would be just what I need...
Nah, the Aztek still has the uglier grill. At least the Toyota has a plan, the 3 grill are integrated. The Azteks look like they came from 2 separate vehicles. The Toyota would look much better if they eliminated the upper bare space - that makes it look like they couldn't fit the hood properly.
One more thing about this new and not-so-improved software - it gives us 1000s of emojis but puts them in a pop-up box whose size seems non-adjustable and is just slightly too narrow, so the last column gets cut off. As Nancy Kerrigan said "Whyyyyyyyyyy?" 🤔
You better make sure you blame your devices because this new thingy, although not claimed to be an update, was touted as "seamless". Now let's see if I can find the appropriate emogi. 😍 Nah, that looks like an electrical receptacle. Let me try again, 💙. That's it we love this change.
jmonroe
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The change didn't hurt me in any way. I did prefer the emotorcons to the standard emojis we have now, but no big deal. And I haven't noticed any slowdown in response time, but I am hitting this site on a real computer, with a very high speed connection. It could be the new software has more overhead, thus slowing down response on a slower connection, but I would never see that.
A lot of cars have grills that look angry...I think the idea is to make the car look aggressive so people will get out of your way.
I think the box with emojis will extend to the right, there is a slide at the bottom....but, there are enough to choose from without seeing those. Kind of an abundance, maybe even overkill with all the choices.
I have to use the full quote, no idea how to shorten it. I used to do it manually, but now you can't change what is in the quote box.
Generally, I like a big emblem in the grill, MB does it, VW has been doing it nicely, Acura does it quite well.
I am not a fan of the Rev 4 but I think the front end on a new Camry looks a lot worse. What is going on here? The lines make very little sense, and the space in the top tier doesn't help. The big bottom corrugated part looks pretty industrial.
But that's what I’m saying, it is just half a column of width it requires to not have to adjust your view of it at all, but the developers couldn’t be bothered.
On the quoting, it’s now much, much easier just to quote the whole thing using the quote button than to do a convoluted partial quote. Plus I haven’t been able to find a way to do a partial quote at all on the iPad.
Got this email offering a refund on our taxes. If someone else wants to claim the $500 Cdn be my guest:
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@jmonroe1,
Are you in the Corrolla/Duck area?
We are headed to Hatteras next weekend.
Indeed, toilets should be one of the first things that are disasembled/inspected, followed by water pipes.
I'm confused. Is this the house with the knob n tube wiring?
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Hey Jip, tell your daughter to get a gun.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Nope, Kitty Hawk area but the only planes I see are the ones dragging banners behind them as they fly up and down the beach.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
As long as it is not the Dominican Republic.
Does the puppy get a good home to stay in while you're gone?
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
That part of NY is so economically depressed I’d be surprised if they get $200k. Now that our leaders have passed some of the most crushing anti-farm laws in history, the last functioning sector of the economy there is about to collapse.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I like it around there. Pretty close to everything too!
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
Indeed, “full court” economic depressions has been choking off the area for @ least 45 years (1974) that I’m familiar with. @ the time the economic devastations seemed to go back @ least ANOTHER 50 + years.(1924) Of course, one will be welcomed with open arms, should one’s income, come entirely to mostly outside of the area. @ the time rent included (very cold winters) heating.
Essential most “NON NYC” New Yorker’s feel they are the colonies benefiting NYC & Albany, the capital of New York State.
Is it the green house?
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Oh man, cool. How's the area?
If my daughter ends up buying this house I am going to invite you to our big B.Y.O.B party (bring your own brush). ;-)
Hey Jip, you better show her how to load that gun.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
No, that house is in my subdivision. Got a washer and dryer from my neighbor. The knob and tube is up in Newport, Kentucky.
I have a spare, but we Kentuckian Edmunds folk stick together! :-)
My daughter prefers pistachio. But yes. :-)
Looks nice. The pictures from the RE agent of the inside look good. Big deck and nice fenced yard.
Yes, it is a very good neighborhood. 300% better neighborhood than the last house in Dayton. About three blocks from my house (though, in a different city).
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We drove over and ate at that Buckheads again. Beautiful view of the river and downtown Cincy. Daughter really likes the area, but that knob and tube very well may be a deal breaker.
if the house and neighborhood are perfect, upgrading the wiring is just a little money. As long as the overall deal still make sense, go for it. Especially if it doesn't need other stuff that would eat up your money (floors, kitchen, etc.).
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Negotiated about $10k off asking, which was about how much house was overpriced, according to agent. The only other thing that worries me about the house, bedsides knob and tube, is that crack in the foundation. Some of the "newer" double pane windows have thermal seal ruptures, which allows some moisturize in between those panes of glass. Home inspector said the glass would need to be replaced... or just live with it.
The windows in my '50s house were replaced with double-pane units in 1988, before my ownership. Several of them have had the seal fail in the last few years and I've had them replaced because I can't stand the fog. Depending on size, they can cost 200 hundred dollars or more for the replacement glass. Every one is custom which means they are not cheap.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Jip, remember, whatever the inspector finds is wrong.....you should try to deduct from the price you are willing to pay. The cost of new windows and the cost of fixing the crack in the foundation should be deducted, unless you think the house is priced right...plus the cost to repair.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
The thing about those windows, the description in the house listing stated they were "updated". You expect windows in good shape with that kind of advertisement. A few were actually not updated. Some of the smaller stuff isn't a big deal. But yeah, I will strongly suggest.to daughter that owner deduct a big chunk of any expensive repairs off the price.of the house.
Better fill up right away if you live on the east coast.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Busy morning. Neighbor flagged me down coming back from my flavored coffee run. His car had a split hose. He'd nursed it home day before.
Repatriated squirrel to a nature preserve area from our back yard with its black sunflower seeds in the bird feeder.
Upper radiator. Replaced it. Luckily could reach the spring clamps with channel lock pliers. My channel lock substitutes wouldn't lock to right size. He bought a pair of real channel locks with the curved grooves as payment for working on his car when I took him to the Autozone.
Filled with DexCool. And he's set to go. The cheap, Chinese hose had burst near the end. So had the lower hose last year. They had been replaced a couple years ago by the shadetree mechanic who used to live nearby. They were cheap looking and cheaply made. Bought Dayco replacement hose.
I think he was amazed I still could work on the easy stuff. I told him if it was any harder than that one, it's above my pay grade anymore.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Nice job, and a nice reward!
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And, now, something more complex than a hose swap. Advice needed:
https://forums.edmunds.com/discussion/56679/ford/ranger/engine-swap#latest
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Probably happened because it was a GM!😛
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Guess it depends on the wording of the ad. Windows have been update (you assume he means all windows but if there was fine print he would say "Windows have been updated (
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Son playing golf today so Grandog is visiting.
@driver100 said
"Probably happened because it was a GM!😛"
That doesn't even make sense. Another smear at GM?🛠️
The replacement radiator hose likely was the cheapest of any from all the various box stores around when the replacements were done. I thought the rubber outer layer looked different than the usual, quality brands.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Driver is teasing you. Go look up a Scotty Kilmer video bashing MB. That’ll fix em’.😫
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
This is what you need for hose clamps. Not cheap, around $35, but you will wonder how you ever got along without them.
My first house, which was VERY old, had wooden window frames. Most of which would not open. I set out to replace them with new aluminum frame windows. As none of the windows were what you would call a standard size, it was either pay 3 times as much for a custom size, or re-frame the window opening.
As I was young and broke, I chose to re-frame. My carpentering skills improved quite a bit before I finished that job.
The good/bad news is one is not compelled to meet to exceed (insulation) codes. It’s really all about how much is both spent & saved in (window) energy bills, cost to rehabilitate then “old” ( 10 to 20 years old) windows, etc. A real issue: whoever one buys the windows from will probably not be in business, 10 to 20 years from now. The same is also true for solar & wind arrays. So on a breakeven basis, ( for CA 1986 & 2012 regulations 24/32 windows/doors ) does spending approximately $100 per month for gas & electricity each make B/E sense?
does spending approximately $100 per month for gas & electricity makes sense?
''Depends on what is saved on the monthly/yearly/lifetime basis."
Exactly! I was guessing it would be a GM because imid is probably more confident fixing them, and I don't know if you would want to buy those parts at your local car parts place and install them on an MB.......could really mess things up. Just having some Sunday silly fun 🙃
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Someone suggested the Axtek looked like it was a composite of grill effects.
How's this explained?
I even picked one of the better colors to show the angry grills--all 3 of them.
In black it's really out of character for the vehicle.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
I couldn't get the quote to include the picture from driver100's post of the Aztek. I couldn't put the picture in where I wanted it for the edit. I couldn't insert text where I actually entered it at first because it moved after I pushed "post."
Other than that, the new posting system is going well. Grrrrr.
On simple posts things had been fine.
Graphicguy may have the right idea to just take a trip and leave the effort for a few days.
Maybe a few days in the Dominican Republic would be just what I need...
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
NO, it makes no 🤑sense @ all, under normal consumer situations. Naturally it makes all the sense in the world for a new build.
Looks too risqué to me! Where do you put it? 🤪
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
Nah, the Aztek still has the uglier grill. At least the Toyota has a plan, the 3 grill are integrated. The Azteks look like they came from 2 separate vehicles. The Toyota would look much better if they eliminated the upper bare space - that makes it look like they couldn't fit the hood properly.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
I dunno why all new Toyotas look so angry. 😫
One more thing about this new and not-so-improved software - it gives us 1000s of emojis but puts them in a pop-up box whose size seems non-adjustable and is just slightly too narrow, so the last column gets cut off. As Nancy Kerrigan said "Whyyyyyyyyyy?" 🤔
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
I’m just hoping the speed gets better....very slow response on IPad/IPhone
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
With that big booger in the middle? That's not integrated.
3 parts: Indeed, the Rev 4 has a 4-runner bottom, Corolla left over middle area
since the Lexus snout was too large, and who knows why they can't fit the hood
to the stuff below.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
You better make sure you blame your devices because this new thingy, although not claimed to be an update, was touted as "seamless". Now let's see if I can find the appropriate emogi. 😍 Nah, that looks like an electrical receptacle. Let me try again, 💙. That's it we love this change.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
The change didn't hurt me in any way. I did prefer the emotorcons to the standard emojis we have now, but no big deal. And I haven't noticed any slowdown in response time, but I am hitting this site on a real computer, with a very high speed connection. It could be the new software has more overhead, thus slowing down response on a slower connection, but I would never see that.
A lot of cars have grills that look angry...I think the idea is to make the car look aggressive so people will get out of your way.
I think the box with emojis will extend to the right, there is a slide at the bottom....but, there are enough to choose from without seeing those. Kind of an abundance, maybe even overkill with all the choices.
I have to use the full quote, no idea how to shorten it. I used to do it manually, but now you can't change what is in the quote box.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Generally, I like a big emblem in the grill, MB does it, VW has been doing it nicely, Acura does it quite well.
I am not a fan of the Rev 4 but I think the front end on a new Camry looks a lot worse. What is going on here? The lines make very little sense, and the space in the top tier doesn't help. The big bottom corrugated part looks pretty industrial.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
But that's what I’m saying, it is just half a column of width it requires to not have to adjust your view of it at all, but the developers couldn’t be bothered.
On the quoting, it’s now much, much easier just to quote the whole thing using the quote button than to do a convoluted partial quote. Plus I haven’t been able to find a way to do a partial quote at all on the iPad.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Got this email offering a refund on our taxes. If someone else wants to claim the $500 Cdn be my guest:
-------- Original Message --------
From: goldru-4@mailguard.com.au
Date: Jun 23, 2019 7:12:37 AM
Subject: Reminder: Payment Confirmation Return!
To: _____________________
2019 Get your refund directly on your Credit/Debit card.CRA-ARC Payment confirmation
Dear Tax Payer,
You have received this email to be notified that the Revenue Agency ( Canada.ca ) has issued a refund and you'll receive 549.31 CAD directly on your credit card.
Claim your tax refund
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The link expires on 24 June 2019.
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TaxSelf AssessmentTax reference6096828115Payment referenceCA104392381Amount paid$549.31
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