There are some of my generation who will go out and interview for jobs and get offers, simply to leverage them for a raise. I understand why, but I hate that.
When I start looking, I’m already committed to leaving for the next thing that is a fit. And, I’ve been offered the increased comp and title to try and stop me. Like several have said, it isn’t about money at that point. And the relationship with your leaders will never be the same at the original job if you take it - they’ll know your “loyalty” can be bought.
Unfortunately, there are some employers who won't give raises UNLESS you do that. I was actually told that by a VP at a company I worked for.
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There are some of my generation who will go out and interview for jobs and get offers, simply to leverage them for a raise. I understand why, but I hate that.
Oh boy....don't get me started on that. My managers or myself have had that happen so many times I've lost count....highly, highly annoying. What those folks overlook though, is that it's a small world when it comes to the field they are in and mid to high level managers across organizations talk so you're only harming your future marketability.
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There are some of my generation who will go out and interview for jobs and get offers, simply to leverage them for a raise. I understand why, but I hate that.
When I start looking, I’m already committed to leaving for the next thing that is a fit. And, I’ve been offered the increased comp and title to try and stop me. Like several have said, it isn’t about money at that point. And the relationship with your leaders will never be the same at the original job if you take it - they’ll know your “loyalty” can be bought.
Unfortunately, there are some employers who won't give raises UNLESS you do that. I was actually told that by a VP at a company I worked for.
Then, IMO, I don't want to work for that company long-term anyway and would be looking for the door. Very shortsighted talent strategy.
There are some of my generation who will go out and interview for jobs and get offers, simply to leverage them for a raise. I understand why, but I hate that.
Oh boy....don't get me started on that. My managers or myself have had that happen so many times I've lost count....highly, highly annoying. What those folks overlook though, is that it's a small world when it comes to the field they are in and mid to high level managers across organizations talk so you're only harming your future marketability.
As you know, this is true in my field as well - and even the ancillary ones that are related to it that folks sometimes pivot into. Everyone tends to know everyone and word gets out.
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Wouldn't this kind of tow truck like they use in Europe make more sense? They don't have to get in front of the car, and it can move any kind of car and transmission configuration. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ogzmCDA4P0
Probably only way I’ll get a decent one where I am now. Assuming they didn’t just wish me well and show me the door.
I 've worked for companies that would do that, as soon as they find out you have another job offer you were out the door immediately with two weeks severance pay.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
tjc I have probably been hired and fired or quit more companies than anyone around here.
I'll take that bet.
I think I have been let go from about 8 companies.....3 were not my control (downsizing), 2 firings, and 2 or 3 were me leaving.
Lets see, My last sales job (as a manager) I was let go with no explanation, I was downsized from one company,, one company shut down, I was let go from a position with a local village for political reasons. And I was fired from a job I had in high school. So that was 5 that I was involuntarily Add that to 2 or 3 that I left on my own accord.
Now add to that I spent almost 10 years freelancing as a consultant which adds 12 or so places I worked at anywhere from a couple of months to two years.
Currently 13 years at the same place.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Wouldn't this kind of tow truck like they use in Europe make more sense? They don't have to get in front of the car, and it can move any kind of car and transmission configuration. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ogzmCDA4P0
A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing.
One thing to keep in mind is how soon will you be vested in retirement plans. Perhaps (depending on the amount) might be better to delay and keep your hard earrned retirement dollars and move on after you've met the vesting requirement. Certainly if you've only been at a job a very short time it doesn't matter.
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One thing to keep in mind is how soon will you be vested in retirement plans. Perhaps (depending on the amount) might be better to delay and keep your hard earrned retirement dollars and move on after you've met the vesting requirement. Certainly if you've only been at a job a very short time it doesn't matter.
My plan I had for 20 years is just sitting there right now it was fully vested. I wasn't eligible to roll it until the beginning of the year with the new company.
tjc I have probably been hired and fired or quit more companies than anyone around here.
I'll take that bet.
I think I have been let go from about 8 companies.....3 were not my control (downsizing), 2 firings, and 2 or 3 were me leaving.
Lets see, My last sales job (as a manager) I was let go with no explanation, I was downsized from one company,, one company shut down, I was let go from a position with a local village for political reasons. And I was fired from a job I had in high school. So that was 5 that I was involuntarily Add that to 2 or 3 that I left on my own accord.
Now add to that I spent almost 10 years freelancing as a consultant which adds 12 or so places I worked at anywhere from a couple of months to two years.
Currently 13 years at the same place.
We are close......can't count placements as separate jobs really. My longest job was with a publisher for 16 years, after that the next longest was 3 years, I made it to 3 with a few of them.
Thanks for the info stick....have to get started on getting it done. That raises a question though.....can a guy that comes to the house do just as good a job?
So I took a new job about 5 weeks ago. Good company, but truth be told the CEO didn’t quite explain the day to day. I’m not entirely happy, and really feel like I’m not doing what I was hired to do either. On the flip side the money is good, WFH, and there should be room for advancement.
Today I get a phone call from the retailer that I had an offer pending with before Covid hit. He explained that they want to now offer me a Sr level position with 4 direct reports one of them being a PM I had at my last job. Salary is just shy of a 25% bump.
I feel bad because they just made a big announcement on LinkedIn and during a Town Hall. OTOH I feel it’s a much better opportunity and basically a carbon copy of what I did at the other retailer. It’s a tough call.
Thanks for listening.
@tjc78, Not to scare you but don't look a gift horse in the mouth. While it is flattering to get a new job offer at a 25% wage premium I would not be too quick to jump ship after just five weeks in your current job. In these uncertain economic times, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down almost 1,000 points today, I would exercise caution and stay put for a while. The retail industry can be very fickle. And even the Walmart's and Target's of this world are not immune to economic factors.
In my experience I remember my former company being very pisssed off at a new HR director who quit after only one week on the job to go back to her original job. As karma would have it she was fired from her original company...making permanent enemies on both sides. What a tragedy. Good luck in whatever decision you make.
Thanks for the info stick....have to get started on getting it done. That raises a question though.....can a guy that comes to the house do just as good a job?
Yes. They travel with their tools and it’s really pretty basic. And assortment of wedges and pry tools, and some bright lights. A shop is really not needed.
So I took a new job about 5 weeks ago. Good company, but truth be told the CEO didn’t quite explain the day to day. I’m not entirely happy, and really feel like I’m not doing what I was hired to do either. On the flip side the money is good, WFH, and there should be room for advancement.
Today I get a phone call from the retailer that I had an offer pending with before Covid hit. He explained that they want to now offer me a Sr level position with 4 direct reports one of them being a PM I had at my last job. Salary is just shy of a 25% bump.
I feel bad because they just made a big announcement on LinkedIn and during a Town Hall. OTOH I feel it’s a much better opportunity and basically a carbon copy of what I did at the other retailer. It’s a tough call.
Thanks for listening.
@tjc78, Not to scare you but don't look a gift horse in the mouth. While it is flattering to get a new job offer at a 25% wage premium I would not be too quick to jump ship after just five weeks in your current job. In these uncertain economic times, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down almost 1,000 points today, I would exercise caution and stay put for a while. The retail industry can be very fickle. And even the Walmart's and Target's of this world are not immune to economic factors.
In my experience I remember my former company being very pisssed off at a new HR director who quit after only one week on the job to go back to her original job. As karma would have it she was fired from her original company...making permanent enemies on both sides. What a tragedy. Good luck in whatever decision you make.
Thank you for a different look at things.
I'm still waiting on the formal written offer from the HR team so until that comes I can weigh all the pros and cons
Thanks for the info stick....have to get started on getting it done. That raises a question though.....can a guy that comes to the house do just as good a job?
Yes. They travel with their tools and it’s really pretty basic. And assortment of wedges and pry tools, and some bright lights. A shop is really not needed.
Sounds good....I'll see if I can find a "Dent Guy".
Thanks for the info stick....have to get started on getting it done. That raises a question though.....can a guy that comes to the house do just as good a job?
Yes. They travel with their tools and it’s really pretty basic. And assortment of wedges and pry tools, and some bright lights. A shop is really not needed.
Sounds good....I'll see if I can find a "Dent Guy".
I have a ball pean hammer. If you want to know which end to use, just ask.
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'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Check with the service guys at your dealer. I'm sure they have a contact
I took the 2013 Audi A4 to a collision garage after a grandson put a dent in the bumper. It was a small job and they fixed it for $125. I got there early and I saw a guy in a little car drive in that had dent repairs done...painted on the door. So, I figure, the job was too small for them to do, but they probably pay him $50 or $75, then collect $125 from me....so I am thinking of going direct.
Thanks for the info stick....have to get started on getting it done. That raises a question though.....can a guy that comes to the house do just as good a job?
Yes. They travel with their tools and it’s really pretty basic. And assortment of wedges and pry tools, and some bright lights. A shop is really not needed.
Sounds good....I'll see if I can find a "Dent Guy".
I have a ball pean hammer. jmonroe
Don't come near me or my car with your ball pean hammer.
Thanks for the info stick....have to get started on getting it done. That raises a question though.....can a guy that comes to the house do just as good a job?
Yes. They travel with their tools and it’s really pretty basic. And assortment of wedges and pry tools, and some bright lights. A shop is really not needed.
Sounds good....I'll see if I can find a "Dent Guy".
I have a ball pean hammer. If you want to know which end to use, just ask.
jmonroe
Sorry to be a nit-picker, but I used to work in the metal business. It's ball "peen" hammer. (Or apparently you can also spell it "pein"). Definition here: Peen may refer to: Part of the head of a hammer, as in a ball-peen hammer (also ball-pein ,or ball and pein) Peening, the working of metal by hammering. Peening (scythe blade), peening a scythe or sickle blade as a step in sharpening it.
It shouldn’t. That’s usually a big mistake, taking the money to stay in a job you weren’t happy with. Employer often holds it against you too. If you made the decision to leave for reasons not purely salary, just go. They obviously didn’t think you were worth the pay before, so likely don’t when they are paying it to you later.
Agree. I have done that before, only to constantly wonder why the employer undervalued me to begin with. As I look back on my career, I never got enough of a salary bump from my old to match the jobs to warrant me not moving to another company.
My boss now is just a mean, tyrannical SOB. I'd quit him in a New York minute given the chance.
I dare you to march right up to the mirror and tell him that.🤯🤬
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Wouldn't this kind of tow truck like they use in Europe make more sense? They don't have to get in front of the car, and it can move any kind of car and transmission configuration. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ogzmCDA4P0
Might be a problem if there are low overhead wires or street side trees.
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Thanks for the info stick....have to get started on getting it done. That raises a question though.....can a guy that comes to the house do just as good a job?
Yes. They travel with their tools and it’s really pretty basic. And assortment of wedges and pry tools, and some bright lights. A shop is really not needed.
Sounds good....I'll see if I can find a "Dent Guy".
I have a ball pean hammer. jmonroe
Don't come near me or my car with your ball pean hammer.
Why not? After a few minutes with the ball peen hammer no one would notice that small dent.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
For those of you who don't follow the CCBA topic, my son and I attended a half day BMW M driving event at Kentucky Speedway. We participated in a autocross, drag race, and we were able to get some laps on the tri-oval(although not nearly as fast as we wanted).
As usual I was mediocre at the autocross, but the M2C is just way too much fun.
The drag race was interesting. You also had to stop at the end within a “stop box” to win. The cars were Competition versions of the X5 M, X6 M, M8, and M2. I won two drag races and my son won another.
Lapping the tri-oval was a lead-follow exercise. All the cars were M8C coupes, Gran Coupes, and convertibles.
We were lucky to see 115 mph; we had a real slow poke in our group. I did get a couple of laps behind the instructor but we left the timid folks behind and had to slow down so that they could catch up. My son didn’t have any better luck.
It was a lot of fun-and even better-it was free!
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
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Thanks for the info stick....have to get started on getting it done. That raises a question though.....can a guy that comes to the house do just as good a job?
Yes. They travel with their tools and it’s really pretty basic. And assortment of wedges and pry tools, and some bright lights. A shop is really not needed.
Sounds good....I'll see if I can find a "Dent Guy".
I have a ball pean hammer. jmonroe
Don't come near me or my car with your ball pean hammer.
I’ll think it over. Not sure which deserves it more. Maybe I should call for a vote from your poster buddies.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Thanks for the info stick....have to get started on getting it done. That raises a question though.....can a guy that comes to the house do just as good a job?
Yes. They travel with their tools and it’s really pretty basic. And assortment of wedges and pry tools, and some bright lights. A shop is really not needed.
Sounds good....I'll see if I can find a "Dent Guy".
I have a ball pean hammer. If you want to know which end to use, just ask.
jmonroe
Sorry to be a nit-picker, but I used to work in the metal business. It's ball "peen" hammer. (Or apparently you can also spell it "pein"). Definition here: Peen may refer to: Part of the head of a hammer, as in a ball-peen hammer (also ball-pein ,or ball and pein) Peening, the working of metal by hammering. Peening (scythe blade), peening a scythe or sickle blade as a step in sharpening it.
You are a not-picker. I noticed that after I made my post. The spell-checker in here needs some work. In any case do you think our poster buddy knows the difference or even cares? He’s calling “The Guy” anyway.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Thanks for the info stick....have to get started on getting it done. That raises a question though.....can a guy that comes to the house do just as good a job?
Yes. They travel with their tools and it’s really pretty basic. And assortment of wedges and pry tools, and some bright lights. A shop is really not needed.
Sounds good....I'll see if I can find a "Dent Guy".
I have a ball pean hammer. If you want to know which end to use, just ask.
jmonroe
Sorry to be a nit-picker, but I used to work in the metal business. It's ball "peen" hammer. (Or apparently you can also spell it "pein"). Definition here: Peen may refer to: Part of the head of a hammer, as in a ball-peen hammer (also ball-pein ,or ball and pein) Peening, the working of metal by hammering. Peening (scythe blade), peening a scythe or sickle blade as a step in sharpening it.
Thanks sb55....that is one reason I don't want him coming near my car with his ball whatever hammer!
This is really cool. It is called American Cars Party Tricks....little inventions you may remember and may not. Part 1 is 4 minutes, if you like it part 2 comes up....about 3 minutes. Great memories...... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgTSJXwpe9Y&feature=youtu.be
I took the TL to my trusted Honda dealer to replace the evap solenoid which was causing the CEL to light. When they called to say it was ready for pick up the Advisor asked was the VSA (stability control) light on? What?? It has never been on. Well they reset the light. Coincidence or a screw up? My daughter drove it home, about 15 miles and no warning lights. Hopefully all is well.
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I took the TL to my trusted Honda dealer to replace the evap solenoid which was causing the CEL to light. When they called to say it was ready for pick up the Advisor asked was the VSA (stability control) light on? What?? It has never been on. Well they reset the light. Coincidence or a screw up? My daughter drove it home, about 15 miles and no warning lights. Hopefully all is well.
That’s the problem with taking your car in for service. While they may fix problem A, they can screw up B and C. Check your lug nuts before leaving their lot if there is any chance they had to work around your wheels.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
The things I recall most are American Car Dirty Tricks of the 70s. Rear windows that cannot be opened. Getting a 6.6 Olds 403 in a Trans Am instead of the real 6.6 Pontiac 400 engine which everybody wanted both then and now. And the general criticism from car buyers of that era: "Pay more and get less."
I've heard many anecdotes about cars assembled with different trim on the right/left sides yet that kind of thing happened back in the 50s too. But how could any car from another era match the Ford Granada with an example of Job #1 Quality like this:
It wasn't all bad but it was bad enough that imports could exploit domestic market weakness like never before.
This is really cool. It is called American Cars Party Tricks....little inventions you may remember and may not. Part 1 is 4 minutes, if you like it part 2 comes up....about 3 minutes. Great memories...... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgTSJXwpe9Y&feature=youtu.be
A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing.
I ordered a cabin filter for the Accord and TL and an air filter for the Accord, Denso brand that is often OE for Honda. $29 total including shipping. The dealer wants $50 for just the cabin filter. The cabin filter is the same for the TL and Accord. For grins I checked the 2.4 18 TLX, and it also uses the same cabin and air Filter as the 2.4 Accord.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
Thanks for the info stick....have to get started on getting it done. That raises a question though.....can a guy that comes to the house do just as good a job?
Yes. They travel with their tools and it’s really pretty basic. And assortment of wedges and pry tools, and some bright lights. A shop is really not needed.
Sounds good....I'll see if I can find a "Dent Guy".
I have a ball pean hammer. jmonroe
Don't come near me or my car with your ball pean hammer.
Why not? After a few minutes with the ball peen hammer no one would notice that small dent.
I passed a silver Audi yesterday that looked like an angry girlfriend had gone the entire length of the driver’s side with a hammer. I doubt “the guy” could get them all out.
OK, here’s something I tried today. I’ve been watching videos on rust prevention and was intrigued by the possibility of getting protection by spraying oil into the door bottoms and rockers. The theory is that by coating areas where water and salt might accumulate you can retard the rusting process.
So this morning I stuck the wand on a can of WD-40 into the drain holes of all the doors on my Kia and sprayed until I saw it dripping out. I then pried the sill covers off and shot some more into the rocker voids. Interestingly, I hadn't been able to see any drains for the rockers but sure enough the oil found it’s way out.
I figure I’ll repeat the process once a year before winter.
So what do you think? Good, bad, waste of time? You have to realize I’ve never junked a vehicle because it broke mechanically. They all died of road cancer.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I ordered a cabin filter for the Accord and TL and an air filter for the Accord, Denso brand that is often OE for Honda. $29 total including shipping. The dealer wants $50 for just the cabin filter. The cabin filter is the same for the TL and Accord. For grins I checked the 2.4 18 TLX, and it also uses the same cabin and air Filter as the 2.4 Accord.
that reminds me. I need to check to see what the new RDX takes. Last time I did the old RDX I got a 2 pack of cabin filters and have 1 left. Pretty sure it fits the TLX but likely won't ever bother with that. Unless it doesn't work in the new RDX in which case I throw it in the TLX anyway.
OK, here’s something I tried today. I’ve been watching videos on rust prevention and was intrigued by the possibility of getting protection by spraying oil into the door bottoms and rockers. The theory is that by coating areas where water and salt might accumulate you can retard the rusting process.
So this morning I stuck the wand on a can of WD-40 into the drain holes of all the doors on my Kia and sprayed until I saw it dripping out. I then pried the sill covers off and shot some more into the rocker voids. Interestingly, I hadn't been able to see any drains for the rockers but sure enough the oil found it’s way out.
I figure I’ll repeat the process once a year before winter.
So what do you think? Good, bad, waste of time? You have to realize I’ve never junked a vehicle because it broke mechanically. They all died of road cancer.
if it makes you happy, unlikely it can hurt. but that should all be treated in some way so theoretically won't rust.
simple solution, don't live in the salted road capital of the world.
I ordered a cabin filter for the Accord and TL and an air filter for the Accord, Denso brand that is often OE for Honda. $29 total including shipping. The dealer wants $50 for just the cabin filter. The cabin filter is the same for the TL and Accord. For grins I checked the 2.4 18 TLX, and it also uses the same cabin and air Filter as the 2.4 Accord.
that reminds me. I need to check to see what the new RDX takes. Last time I did the old RDX I got a 2 pack of cabin filters and have 1 left. Pretty sure it fits the TLX but likely won't ever bother with that. Unless it doesn't work in the new RDX in which case I throw it in the TLX anyway.
Which ELS system sounds better, MDX or TLX and why? If it was just you which of those two would you prefer to own?
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Now add to that I spent almost 10 years freelancing as a consultant which adds 12 or so places I worked at anywhere from a couple of months to two years.
Currently 13 years at the same place.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
That raises a question though.....can a guy that comes to the house do just as good a job?
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In my experience I remember my former company being very pisssed off at a new HR director who quit after only one week on the job to go back to her original job. As karma would have it she was fired from her original company...making permanent enemies on both sides. What a tragedy. Good luck in whatever decision you make.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I'm still waiting on the formal written offer from the HR team so until that comes I can weigh all the pros and cons
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'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Peen may refer to: Part of the head of a hammer, as in a ball-peen hammer (also ball-pein ,or ball and pein) Peening, the working of metal by hammering. Peening (scythe blade), peening a scythe or sickle blade as a step in sharpening it.
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2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
As usual I was mediocre at the autocross, but the M2C is just way too much fun.
The drag race was interesting. You also had to stop at the end within a “stop box” to win. The cars were Competition versions of the X5 M, X6 M, M8, and M2. I won two drag races and my son won another.
Lapping the tri-oval was a lead-follow exercise. All the cars were M8C coupes, Gran Coupes, and convertibles.
We were lucky to see 115 mph; we had a real slow poke in our group. I did get a couple of laps behind the instructor but we left the timid folks behind and had to slow down so that they could catch up. My son didn’t have any better luck.
It was a lot of fun-and even better-it was free!
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
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jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
I've heard many anecdotes about cars assembled with different trim on the right/left sides yet that kind of thing happened back in the 50s too. But how could any car from another era match the Ford Granada with an example of Job #1 Quality like this:
It wasn't all bad but it was bad enough that imports could exploit domestic market weakness like never before.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
Maybe this would work.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
So this morning I stuck the wand on a can of WD-40 into the drain holes of all the doors on my Kia and sprayed until I saw it dripping out. I then pried the sill covers off and shot some more into the rocker voids. Interestingly, I hadn't been able to see any drains for the rockers but sure enough the oil found it’s way out.
I figure I’ll repeat the process once a year before winter.
So what do you think? Good, bad, waste of time? You have to realize I’ve never junked a vehicle because it broke mechanically. They all died of road cancer.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
simple solution, don't live in the salted road capital of the world.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.