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mjfloyd1

Ceramic coat round 3

roadburner

My wife is buying this sticker to put on all of my cars:

oldfarmer50

dino001 said:

My six-plus-year-old BMW is falling apart inside . First went the door trim (small scribe separated from the door), then the passenger door handle plastic started melting, probably several months of 100-plus temperatures and UV finally got it (btw, driver's side had the same problem earlier, so it's clearly bad material). Just today I got the message that the computer lost signal from the parking sensors. Another victim of heat? I was planning to sell/trade the car in a few months for a new one (same model), but I was waiting for the market to come closer to normal, as local dealers are still acting like its; 2022, especially with such low BMW inventory, adding all kind of worthless crp to them.

All these things that failed are unessential, but combined they will add up to a decent hit against the trade value, or I'll have to pay up to fix them. It's really disappointing that an expensive car like this can't hold its interior whole for seven years. I'm now second guessing my choice for the next car, too...

That’s too bad. I’m having my own problems with falling apart vehicles. The cargo van was in for a bunch of stuff including a new O2 sensor. Everything fixed but the code came back for the sensor. Turns out the threads on the bung were messed up and now the sensor just falls out.

Now it’s at another shop having a new bung welded into the pipe so I can finally get the darn CEL to go out. The mechanic suggested that since the van is 20 years old I could just forget the repair and it would still pass inspection. Tempting but I’d rather have things fixed right. I’ve driven busted hoopties in the past but if I find a reasonably priced truck to replace this one I’d like to have it in decent enough shape to sell.

jmonroe1

@oldfarmer50 said:
That’s too bad. I’m having my own problems with falling apart vehicles. The cargo van was in for a bunch of stuff including a new O2 sensor. Everything fixed but the code came back for the sensor. Turns out the threads on the bung were messed up and now the sensor just falls out.

Now it’s at another shop having a new bung welded into the pipe so I can finally get the darn CEL to go out. The mechanic suggested that since the van is 20 years old I could just forget the repair and it would still pass inspection. Tempting but I’d rather have things fixed right. I’ve driven busted hoopties in the past but if I find a reasonably priced truck to replace this one I’d like to have it in decent enough shape to sell.

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I would have gone along with the mechanic. Having something welded onto and old hunk of metal could lead to problems because the welder has to be pretty good to get it right. If you can change your mind, do it.

jmonroe

venture

oldfarmer50 said:

jmonroe1 said:

@venture said:

I got the title to the Ascent, a month or so ago, after almost 9 months. I just got another one.

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Now that’s what I call efficiency. If you made a copy of your title they’d put you in the big house.

jmonroe

Does that mean he can sell it twice?

Now I'm wondering how many more I'm going to get.

explorerx4

@venture,
How many did you pay for?

venture

Sorry about your mom Michaell.

Michaell

Again, thanks everyone for the condolences on my mom. Working with my sister to sort out the final arrangements is tough when you're 1000 miles away, and the services will be 200 miles from where my sister lives.

I've been tasked to write the first draft of the obituary, then she and I will edit it together to publish in the local paper.

stickguy

Farmer, why go to paying for welding before you tried some plumbers tape and duct tape and zip ties?

ab348

OF and his bung hole woes reminded me of a different issue I encountered a month or so ago. About 5-6 years ago I had a mini-split heat pump installed which has generally worked great. But this past winter I thought I noticed it struggling to generate much heat on cold days, which was a new issue for it. A month or so ago I took a look at the install and was surprised to see the the heavy black foam insulation that surrounded the 2 copper refrigerant tubes from the pump to where they enter the house had badly deteriorated to the point where the tubes were exposed for much of their length. It was only bad on the side facing the sun so I blame UV. The foam appeared to be custom from the pump manufacturer and likely expensive. Thanks to Amazon I got some of the same type of insulation for each individual tube, then wrapped the whole thing in “freeze tape”, which is 2” wide tape made of the same type of foam with a sticky back on one side. So far so good.

snakeweasel

Michaell said:

Loved watching Suits, and I enjoyed LA Law, back in the day. Diana Muldaur's tragic ending on that show was one for the ages.

I got the phone call yesterday that no child wants. My mom passed away peacefully yesterday morning, after battling Alzheimers for the past few years. 85 years young. Born in NE Tennessee, and moved to CA when she was 9.

Even though my sister and I had been preparing for this day for a while, it's still a bit of a shock when it happens.

My deepest condolences. I have been there and I know it isn't easy. We are here for you.

oldfarmer50

stickguy said:

Farmer, why go to paying for welding before you tried some plumbers tape and duct tape and zip ties?

Stove cement might be a better choice so close to the cat. The repair you suggest reminds me of some of the repairs done by customers that make it to ‘Just Rolled In’ YT videos.

https://youtu.be/qMwD19w76CY

clm8

Michaell said:

Loved watching Suits, and I enjoyed LA Law, back in the day. Diana Muldaur's tragic ending on that show was one for the ages.

I got the phone call yesterday that no child wants. My mom passed away peacefully yesterday morning, after battling Alzheimers for the past few years. 85 years young. Born in NE Tennessee, and moved to CA when she was 9.

Even though my sister and I had been preparing for this day for a while, it's still a bit of a shock when it happens.

I lost my mother 7 years ago on the 24th of August due to dementia. She was 81 and had been suffering for several years. It's never easy and you're never ready. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

laurasdada

My condolences to you and your family, Michaell.

mjfloyd1

Why do I chuckle when I hear “bung hole woes”?😂

Michaell

mjfloyd1 said:

Why do I chuckle when I hear “bung hole woes”?😂

Because it makes you think of Beavis and Butthead…

tjc78

@Michaell said:
Because it makes you think of Beavis and Butthead…

I need T.P.

graphicguy

Michaell….so sorry to hear this. Sincerest condolences to you and your family!

ab348

mjfloyd1 said:

Why do I chuckle when I hear “bung hole woes”?😂

When I originally posted, I had it all as one word and the finger-wagging auto-censor flagged it as non-permissible. Splitting it up let it slip through.

oldfarmer50

mjfloyd1 said:

Why do I chuckle when I hear “bung hole woes”?😂

Are you a proctologist? 😂

BTW, my bung woes are fixed for under $150. My AC troubles too with just a system charge. My air bag light requires a $500 module replacement so that’s on hold for now since it isn’t an inspection item.

stickguy

Maybe you can find a used module on eBay or at a pick a part place?

oldfarmer50

stickguy said:

Maybe you can find a used module on eBay or at a pick a part place?

Good idea. There used to be several yards over by you in Burnt Hills but I think the state closed them for environmental reasons. I pulled a grill for my Toyota out of one.

mjfloyd1

@Michaell said:
Because it makes you think of Beavis and Butthead…

Itchy bung holeitis

Michaell

mjfloyd1 said:

@Michaell said:

Because it makes you think of Beavis and Butthead…

Itchy bung holeitis

"I am Cornholio!"

stickguy

I’ve driven by a couple. Just don’t ask me where!

oldfarmer50

I just got a second letter from Kia about an offer to help with the lack of ignition locks on Kia products. I had assumed that they had some software fix available but according to the letter says they will provide a steering wheel lock “device”.

Does this mean they’re going to try to give me The Club to stick on the wheel?

kyfdx

Our local police department hands those out to HyunKia owners, with the affected models. 🤷‍♂️

andres3

snakeweasel said:

laurasdada said:

Should I run, don't walk, to my local Exotics dealership for this bargain of a lifetime?

Nitrogen Tire Fill
$299.99
4 Tire Nitrogen Fill

Such a deal I have for you, for only $199.99 (66.7% of the price) I'll put 78% nitrogen into your tires including the spare. Thats 11.3% for free. And as a bonus I'll put 78% nitrogen in your cars cabin and trunk.

How much is your quality assurance/quality control device to test and ensure your nitrogen isn't deviating plus or minus 1% from that 78%?

andres3

dino001 said:

My six-plus-year-old BMW is falling apart inside . First went the door trim (small scribe separated from the door), then the passenger door handle plastic started melting, probably several months of 100-plus temperatures and UV finally got it (btw, driver's side had the same problem earlier, so it's clearly bad material). Just today I got the message that the computer lost signal from the parking sensors. Another victim of heat? I was planning to sell/trade the car in a few months for a new one (same model), but I was waiting for the market to come closer to normal, as local dealers are still acting like its; 2022, especially with such low BMW inventory, adding all kind of worthless crp to them.

All these things that failed are unessential, but combined they will add up to a decent hit against the trade value, or I'll have to pay up to fix them. It's really disappointing that an expensive car like this can't hold its interior whole for seven years. I'm now second guessing my choice for the next car, too...

I was thinking those used cars sitting in Phoenix for months of 120 degree heat can't be good for them.

oldfarmer50

andres3 said:

dino001 said:

My six-plus-year-old BMW is falling apart inside . First went the door trim (small scribe separated from the door), then the passenger door handle plastic started melting, probably several months of 100-plus temperatures and UV finally got it (btw, driver's side had the same problem earlier, so it's clearly bad material). Just today I got the message that the computer lost signal from the parking sensors. Another victim of heat? I was planning to sell/trade the car in a few months for a new one (same model), but I was waiting for the market to come closer to normal, as local dealers are still acting like its; 2022, especially with such low BMW inventory, adding all kind of worthless crp to them.

All these things that failed are unessential, but combined they will add up to a decent hit against the trade value, or I'll have to pay up to fix them. It's really disappointing that an expensive car like this can't hold its interior whole for seven years. I'm now second guessing my choice for the next car, too...

I was thinking those used cars sitting in Phoenix for months of 120 degree heat can't be good for them.

Don’t worry, the flooding cleaned them all up.

andres3

mjfloyd1 said:

Ceramic coat round 3

3 rounds of ceramic coating? How long will this keep the "old man gray" color looking new?

mjfloyd1

One million years

stickguy

Got a recall reminder for the Maverick today. Not a new recall, an old one that never got done (for side airbags).

of course it was for the 2022 that I sold almost 6 months ago. Pretty sure the new owner is not too worried about it. I never would have gotten it done.

explorerx4

oldfarmer50.s next truck.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN_Atm78RaY

snakeweasel

oldfarmer50 said:

I just got a second letter from Kia about an offer to help with the lack of ignition locks on Kia products. I had assumed that they had some software fix available but according to the letter says they will provide a steering wheel lock “device”.

Does this mean they’re going to try to give me The Club to stick on the wheel?

I got a couple of letters regarding my Sonata for that issue. I keep putting it off mainly because if it gets stolen I get a new car.

oldfarmer50

explorerx4 said:

oldfarmer50.s next truck.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN_Atm78RaY

I think I would delete the manure option.😆

driver100

snakeweasel said:

oldfarmer50 said:

I just got a second letter from Kia about an offer to help with the lack of ignition locks on Kia products. I had assumed that they had some software fix available but according to the letter says they will provide a steering wheel lock “device”.

Does this mean they’re going to try to give me The Club to stick on the wheel?

I got a couple of letters regarding my Sonata for that issue. I keep putting it off mainly because if it gets stolen I get a new car.

You could accidently leave the key in the ignition....and accidently leave the drivers window down.

jmonroe1

driver100 said:

snakeweasel said:

oldfarmer50 said:

I just got a second letter from Kia about an offer to help with the lack of ignition locks on Kia products. I had assumed that they had some software fix available but according to the letter says they will provide a steering wheel lock “device”.

Does this mean they’re going to try to give me The Club to stick on the wheel?

I got a couple of letters regarding my Sonata for that issue. I keep putting it off mainly because if it gets stolen I get a new car.

You could accidently leave the key in the ignition....and accidently leave the drivers window down.

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That’s one of the reasons why auto insurance rates are what they are. Insurance companies rarely lose.

jmonroe

stickguy

I don't think people really understand how it works. The insurance company is not paying Snake to get a new car. All the rest of us with policies are paying for it, being the "mutual" in mutual insurance!

snakeweasel

stickguy said:

I don't think people really understand how it works. The insurance company is not paying Snake to get a new car. All the rest of us with policies are paying for it, being the "mutual" in mutual insurance!

Well it wouldn't buy me a new car, just give me the current value of my low mileage gold plated car and the Monet painting in the trunk and the Stradivarius in the back seat.

stickguy

"new to you"

jmonroe1

stickguy said:

I don't think people really understand how it works. The insurance company is not paying Snake to get a new car. All the rest of us with policies are paying for it, being the "mutual" in mutual insurance!

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That’s what I said. No one person can actually afford their own insurance. But the ocean full of policy holders can cover the costs for the insurance companies.

Every time I see a driver doing stupid things I say to Mrs. j, “that’s why my insurance rates are what they are”. At first she didn’t get it but now she does.

jmonroe

graphicguy

BY FAR…the biggest automotive safety issue today is texting/mobile phone use while driving. It’s rampant.

EVERY SINGLE TIME I see a car weaving, braking erratically, stuck at a red light/stop sign, it’s because of someone with a phone on their steering wheel or in their lap, and they’re paying more attention to it than they are driving.

I wish the local police put in ½ the effort rooting out distracted drivers as they do DUIs!

kyfdx

graphicguy said:

BY FAR…the biggest automotive safety issue today is texting/mobile phone use while driving. It’s rampant.

EVERY SINGLE TIME I see a car weaving, braking erratically, stuck at a red light/stop sign, it’s because of someone with a phone on their steering wheel or in their lap, and they’re paying more attention to it than they are driving.

I wish the local police put in ½ the effort rooting out distracted drivers as they do DUIs!

Ohio just passed a law making it illegal to hold your phone, and, you are only permitted to make one swipe.

oldfarmer50

driver100 said:

snakeweasel said:

oldfarmer50 said:

I just got a second letter from Kia about an offer to help with the lack of ignition locks on Kia products. I had assumed that they had some software fix available but according to the letter says they will provide a steering wheel lock “device”.

Does this mean they’re going to try to give me The Club to stick on the wheel?

I got a couple of letters regarding my Sonata for that issue. I keep putting it off mainly because if it gets stolen I get a new car.

You could accidently leave the key in the ignition....and accidently leave the drivers window down.

That’s been tried before.

https://youtube.com/shorts/_6-QC0pFi8g?feature=shared

laurasdada

More conundrums from my local exotic dealer. If you can only buy one, which one??

Carbon fiber steering wheel
$30,734.62

Ferrari 488 Pista 20" Carbon Fiber Wheels
$57,123.64

explorerx4

I'd stay away from the Pista. I knew that car.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovyrFJI9UIc

ab348

We’ve had anti-cellphone-use while driving laws up here for nearly a decade. After a blitz of enforcement when it first came into effect, it now seems almost totally ignored, just like the bicycle helmet law (which I gather is almost nonexistent in the USA).

laurasdada

explorerx4 said:

I'd stay away from the Pista. I knew that car.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovyrFJI9UIc

Right in my neighborhood.
Atlantic Subaru in Bourne tends to have some interesting used cars beyond Subies.

imidazol97

And I was just thinking about buying one.