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It’s really a shame as the Samsung fridges are pretty nice units. Huge, flexible inside and energy efficient. The new ones should be better as they moved the ice maker to the freezer which was the biggest issue. The ice makers are so bad they fix them out of warranty due to a class action lawsuit. They did mine. It still freezes up, but no where near as bad. I chip the ice off a few times a month to keep it working.
I had an LG (Kenmore) at the old house. Got 9 trouble free years out of it before selling the house, but I’ve heard nightmares with them too.
So a long way of agreeing with your comment.
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jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
They were rough with a three prong cord and broke it.
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We had a sump pump go out when we were gone for a long weekend. Luckily we also had an ejector pump so the water level in the basement stayed under a quarter inch. still ruined a few things and now nothing sits on the basement floor.
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Apparently this was a stag or bachelor party, complete with strippers. Which would explain the stretch limo that was trying to park in my driveway.
I did file a report on the AirBnB site, and heard back from them. An obvious attempt to prevaricate. I included the exact street address, and they sent me a list of 6 listings (url's) and asked me which one I was referring to. Each listing had pictures, but no address, WTH? Like, "Dude, you don't even know the address of your own listings?"
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
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
We had a sump pump go out when we were gone for a long weekend. Luckily we also had an ejector pump so the water level in the basement stayed under a quarter inch. still ruined a few things and now nothing sits on the basement floor.
I built my house on top of 18 inches of gravel so no need for a sump pump.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
now, if the upstairs caved in because of incorrectly installed rafters, that I would chase after!
at least 2 of the 3 intake pipes (that all dump into the sump hole) seem to have run dry. the third is still working. hopefully by bedtime that one will be done too so the pump can get a rest. and I can finally get a good look at it.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Here’s their extensive take on refrigerators:
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-refrigerator/
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next time it needs one, doing it myself though.
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'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
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The original Family Truckster is a 1979 Ford LTD Country Squire.
There is much debate on this and it could be a 1980 as well, but there have been a few actual movie ones for sale and they were listed as 79s.
Many of the replicas have used later models and they don’t look quite right. As long as they use 87 down it isn’t too bad but once they go 88-91 all bets are off
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I notice that pic was taken after they made a wrong turn into the wrong hood and had its hub caps removed.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
I heard from my best friend in CA - his aunt has a new-ish Prius Prime (Plug In) that has sat, unused, for over a year due to COVID. Naturally, it won't start. This could be due to a number of reasons - bad gas, flat battery, whatever.
So, any thoughts as to what he could (or should) do to help at this point?
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I doubt on a new car like that the gas would go bad in that time, enough to cause a no start.
the odds on choice reason IMO is a dead battery. I know they still need the 12v to start, and have jump ports, so that seems like the most logical next step. Check the owners manual of course first!
oh, and I guess, plug it in if it hasn't been?
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First thing I would do is get the battery tested and recharged if needed.
Big question is what happens when you try to start it?
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
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"This should be labeled as a 1980 Ford Country Squire. That is the only year it could be. I am building a replica and have learned quite a bit about them, as to do it correctly.
First to nail down the year is the drivers sail mirror. It was 79-80 only item.
Then we have the front bumper. The vents were only used in 79-80. But both 79 and 80 are unique 1 year only bumpers. In 1979 the tag was center mounted. In 1980 they moved the tag from the center to the drivers side. At Lou Glutz, the dealer tag is in the center of the bumper which is why they were identified as 79's. But look to the drivers side there is a carrage bolt filling the hole where the tag was mounted for 1980 only, there was no hole there in 79. Also in all later scenes where the front tag is not present, you can see the center of the bumper is lacking the recess and holes for the center tag mount a 79 bumper would have. In 1980 the center of the bumper is peaked as is the Trucksters bumper. None of the Truckster used the 1979 Bumpers, all were 1980 only.
The next item to confirm this is the speedometer. The one on screen was 80-81 specific.
In 79 the km/h are yellow but the Mph goes 0,10,20,30,40,50,60,70,85.
In 80 and 81 the km/h are in yellow and the Mph goes 5,15,25,35,45,55,65,75,85
In 82 on up the km/h are in blue.
The only year LTD Country Squire that came with a Sail mirror, that specific bumper and that speedometer was the 1980."
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
If the car has been sitting for a year or more, it should be thoroughly checked out by a competent mechanic. At the very least, charge the battery and test it. Air up the tires, they're almost certain to be low. Change the oil, after a year there will be condensation (moisture) in the engine oil.
Once that is done, and the car starts and runs, then take it out on the highway, make sure the tires haven't flat-spotted. If they have, you'll know it.
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@fintail
Yes I’ve seen that. I’ve never verified his speedometer comment but the mirrors and bumper are correct. I just wonder why I’ve seen 2 or 3 that are claimed to be movie ones come up for sale as 79s. Maybe they are looking at the build date on the door tag and they are early 1980 models built in 79?
Also could be that they used a mix of 79/80 models or the interior driving shots were done in different models than many of the exterior shots.
At any rate, it’s one of the most iconic movie cars ever and with the recent popularity of Panther wagons makes for good discussion.
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I've also always thought the blue AMC Eagle they encounter in the gas station scene is the "antarctic blue super sports wagon" that Clark originally ordered.
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how about "Sir rust a lot"?
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We saw them a few days ago at the IU auditorium. They perform each year as a homecoming for the group.
I’ve mentioned before my pet peeve about people who just leave their shopping carts blocking parking spaces and just drive off. While I have some sympathy for people who do that in handicapped spots there’s just no excuse anywhere else.
Today at the supermarket there was a car directly behind me loading groceries. I finished and brought my cart back into the store rather than use the corral. When I got back I see that the woman had just dumped her cart and the wind had blown it into the front bumper of the car next to me scratching the bumper cover. The cart corral was about 15’ away. I brought that cart back in too.
Why are people so selfish. Grrrrrrrrrrrrr! 🤬🤯😤👹
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They sent an email today that it has increased to 3.9% Now I'm losing money slower.
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However, the mother and and the daughter who was driving the car were pretty sharp. They got security video frsom the car wash and they showed the guy lied about everything, the car was damaged before it went into the car wash. It shows there was no contact between the cars. The guy was a total scammer.
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