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  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Buy two gallons of Prestone and get a mail-in rebate for one of them free.

    One of the posters on FatWallet noted that in the old days you'd buy a gallon of 100% antifreeze and mix it yourself. Now you can buy it premixed 50/50 ... bet it's not half price though. :-)

    This offer looks good for the full strength or the 50/50 mix. The link has been flaky so if you have trouble, go to prestone.com and click on Special Offers.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Yet Another Oil Sale. This one is for various dead dino and synthetic at AutoZone. Click the Circular link.

    I'm sure there are others out there.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    NXT Tech Wax 2.0 on sale for 10.99 at Advance Auto. About 8 bucks off. Paste or liquid.

    Use this $10 off $25 coupon if you are stocking up on other stuff.

    I don't know if NXT has been covered in Store Bought Waxes Part II (No Zaino Posts), but other reviews sound ok.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Ducati, Porsche, Infiniti and Ferrari have sponsored themes for personalizing your desktop and stuff for Windows 7.

    If you want to go commercial and don't like cars, there's Coke, Pepsi ....

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  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Race Trac Gas. Coupons for a free hot dog or (and) drink. Expires year end.

    link and link

    Oh yeah, if you shop with RockAuto, they almost always have a 5% off coupon that you redeem by putting it in the "where did you hear about us" box. The coupon code changes monthly but the coupon sites usually have the latest code.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    We don't have Race Trac near us, maybe up in Frederick or south towards VA.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    None here either, but I think I've seen them down in TN and Georgia.

    There used to be a joint right outside of Chattanooga in the late 50's or early 60's that had an "Eat and Get Gas" billboard in the parking lot, right near Moccasin Bend beneath Lookout Mountain.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    No link - sounds like the current specials are antifreeze, BOSCH spark plugs and Proline wiper blades. All buy one, get one.

    And ... wait for it ... oil and filters. :) Castrol GTX (5 quarts) and a Purolator oil filter for $11 after rebate.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Yep, they are on sale. Must be Tuesday. :P

    Costco Coupons 11/12 - 11/29/09
    $70 off 4 Michelin tires

    Must be a member and most Costcos require you to bring in the printed coupon that comes in their mailer. Sometimes you can get the mailers at the customer service counter.

    The pooh-poohers over at FatWallet say that you can do better at Tire Rack, but you may live close to a Costco and could use the free lifetime tire rotation and balance and good warranty coverage.
  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 265,955
    I'm thinking that Michelin must have a $70 rebate... The regional chain, Tire Discounters is advertising the same thing...

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  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    You're right, Big O out West has the same deal, complete with the Michelin coupon on their web site. That one expires on the 15th.

    $50 off Dunlops and Goodyears too.
  • nortsr1nortsr1 Member Posts: 1,060
    Follow-up from my post#329...Received the $15.00 rebate check yesterday. Will cash same shortly.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Today through the 21st. $100 off a set of tires (mail in rebate). Can't combine it with any other offers (no double-dipping on the Michelin sale :) ).

    Here's the coupon.

    There are some other Discount Tire offers for the rest of the country; $50 off a set at the brick and mortar stores supposedly.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    ECS Tuning is having a big sale on VW parts - door sills and mufflers, etc. Snow chains too.

    Usual disclaimers - I don't know anything about them. They list their business address and phone number right on their page though, and that's often a good sign.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Time to start dreaming of the summer road trip.

    The National Scenic Byways Program is happy to provide a brochure with America's Byways® free to the public. We regret, however, that we can only supply brochures to North American addresses (specifically, the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.)

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  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Anyone thinking about buying one of these - tomorrow's a great time to buy.

    I saw a Tom Tom with text-to-speech for $59 (I forget where). A widescreen Garmin Nuvi 205w for $99 at Wal Mart before 11am.

    Both of those prices are like buying maps and getting a GPS for free. Unreal.

    I just paid $189 for a Nuvi 265wt but found it for $169.

    Anyone crazy like me goin' shopping early tomorrow? ;)
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    No way. :-)

    Unless it's an online sale, like Newegg. That link includes 9 GPS units on sale, like a
    Garmin Nuvi 205W 4.3" GPS Navigation with Voice prompts for $99, free shipping. So why wait in line? Ends the 29th I think.

    Advance Auto has 10% off everything ordered online, today only. No restrictions.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Wifey is shopping on-line. Getting herself a treadmill and an air hockey table for the kids.

    My sister and I hit the stores at 8am. Which me luck! :surprise:
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Don't forget the body armor. :D
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    I actuallly was very successful.

    Had a bit of a slow start, since WalMart was basically out of EVERYTHING on the doorbuster list. :cry:

    As they day progressed I actually starting finding everything I wanted, though I went to more than one store location to accomplish that.

    Best Buy has some steals on GPS devices, the 265wt was cheaper than the 255w model!
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    I was going to stay aloof, but wound up buying a keyboard that I didn't really need. But it was $50 off. Free shipping iced it. Such a deal. :shades:

    At least I dumped some stuff on craigslist this morning so the net volume of crap in my house stayed the same.

    I need tires for the van so I guess this means that tires won't go on sale again for 3 months. ;)
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Pep Boys has a $5 off $35 coupon that's good through the end of the year.

    National Tire & Battery has a rebate coupon for tires if you live in one of the states where they have stores:

    $100 Rebate On Any 4 Passenger or Light Truck Tires
    $50 Rebate On Any 2 Passenger or Light Truck Tires

    Good starting today through the end of the year.

    Never heard of these guys (another one that's not in my area) but Strauss Auto Center back east has auto bulbs on sale for half off. Philips brand standard halogen headlights and mini bulbs. In store only, ends 12/5. Click on the circular link to see the deals.
  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,740
    Pep Boys also has a $10 off $50.

    (credit goes to my wife for sending me the link :blush: )

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  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Amazon has tire chains on sale. Lots of free shipping at the moment on most of the ones on sale, if you add a buck or so to hit the $25 minimum.

    I got my last two sets at the local thrift for under $5.
  • euphoniumeuphonium Member Posts: 3,425
    Yeah, who says snow boarding is expensive? ;)
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Yeah, not counting the Subaru, I'm into gear for around $1,000 and the annual pass costs $199. Throw in a tank of gas every 5 or 6 trips and that's about it. Pretty cheap hobby.

    My wife's skiing, on the other hand, is pushing $80,000 for the previous two winters. $1,000 worth of gear, the pass and gas plus the ACL surgery in '08 and the tib/fib fracture last February that's still healing. Oh, and she was on half-salary disability payments for a month recovering after getting the rods and screws put in her leg. Most of that cost has been born by our health insurance carriers fortunately. :)

    She sold her gear at the ski swap so she got some of her $1,000 back.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Ouch.

    I've been wanting to try snow boarding. I used to ski a lot, not lately though. I have done water skiing (slalom) and some skate boarding, you think I'll learn quickly?

    In general, it is easier on the body, or harder?
  • michaellnomichaellno Member Posts: 4,120
    Even though I live in Colorado, I've never been skiing.

    Gravity, snow and trees does not make for a good combination, in my book. Ask Sonny Bono. Or that Kennedy kid.

    Several years ago, my son came to visit over the holidays. Took him up to a resort where he wanted to learn to snowboard. He's spent many many hours on a skateboard in SoCal, so he figured it would be a snap.

    Not. I think the big difference is that on a skateboard, you can move your feet around, whereas they are locked in place on a snowboard. He spent most of the day on the bunny slope and only got one attempt at a longer run before it got too dark.

    Your mileage may vary.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Snowboarding was a steeper learning curve for me and my wife gave up after 4 lessons. We were 20 years XC skiers with occasional forays to downhill resorts and did some old school telemark skiing. Those skills didn't translate much to boarding. My younger nephews caught on pretty fast - one was riding after one day; the other took a few days to get the hang of it.

    Different stuff breaks - more risk of concussion from heel-side falls (a helmet is mandatory) and more risk of wrist injuries. Less risk of knee and leg injuries supposedly.

    In keeping with the topic, here's a free subscription to your choice of SKI, Skiing or Transworld Snowboarding Magazine at Bonnier. One year subscription, offer expires on 12/31. :)
  • euphoniumeuphonium Member Posts: 3,425
    She has my sympathy for the injuries especially for the ACL.

    After skiing 60 years, we retired from the sport because there is not much fun cruising just the Blues....boring.

    Our son suffered an ACL jumping off the summit of Mt. Bachelor in the late 80's and he was lucky to have the Seahawk's surgeon take care of him. The recovery period was longer than he wanted.

    MIDAS has several coupons on line, one is for "Check Engine Light" & it's Free.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Winter Sports always interest Subaru owners. :shades:
  • Kirstie_HKirstie_H Administrator Posts: 11,242
    http://www.groupon.com/washington-dc/

    Today's Groupon is for http://www.tryitracing.com/, who say they "Take Laps in a NASCAR-Style Stock Car with Stock Car Driving Experience Presents Try It Racing. Choose to Ride or Drive." $25 today for the Ultimate Ride Package ($60 value) and $160 for the Extreme Driving Experience Package ($300 value).

    Today only.

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  • michaellnomichaellno Member Posts: 4,120
    Steve, unfortunately I've checked out the T's & C's of the offer here and you have to get a mailer from Jaguar / Callaway, as there is a 10 digit ID on the mailer that must be used to redeem .. can't just pop into the dealer and tell them about the offer.
  • euphoniumeuphonium Member Posts: 3,425
    I bet the dealer will include a complete set of clubs in a bag when you purchase a new XK8. ;)
  • michaellnomichaellno Member Posts: 4,120
    Given the prices of Jaguars these days, I wouldn't doubt it.

    However, this is apparently a special promo with Jaguar and Callaway.

    Buy an XF, get 8 irons from Callaway

    Buy an XJ / XK, get 13 clubs plus a golf bag.

    I'll be happy with the test drive and the free putter - be interesting to see what, if anything, they try to sell me.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Ah bummer. All the more reason to get on junk mail lists I guess. :shades:
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    That's the secret - I got on Hyundai's list and they invited me to a Sonata vs. Accord vs. Camry test drive, plus you get a $30 gift if you attend. Probably a T-shirt and hat, something like that.
  • michaellnomichaellno Member Posts: 4,120
    I got the code from the dealer and my order has been received. Time constraints prevented me from getting the test drive, but I suspected that the folks at the Jag / LR / Infiniti dealership wanted my ION off the lot as quickly as possible.

    :confuse: :P :mad: :sick:
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Mitchell Manuals website is offering a special deal on a one week subscription to their database for one vehicle, for about $11.

    Saw this posted by an Edmunds Answers expert today.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    $69.95 with "free" shipping (not sure what they ship; should all be digital?). Was $119.99 at Amazon.

    Garmin nuMaps Lifetime North America Digital Map Updates

    Sounds like a similar deal is available at buy.com too.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    That is a bargain, too. Retail price just dropped to $90, so that's a pretty decent discount.

    Does anyone know what version they're up to now? Last I heard 2011.10 was out, but there must be newer versions by now. I still have 2010 maps on mine, so I'm considering buying it now.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    edited November 2010
    What's a bit odd is that it says it takes 6 to 8 weeks for "delivery". I think they really mean processing for the digital mags. No idea how it compares to the print edition. $20 value. Credit to FatWallet.

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  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    http://td.outlandersport.com/

    Mitsubishi is offering a $25 bribe gift card if you test drive the new Outlander Sport.

    I would except all the Mitsubishi dealers near me have closed.

    Two of them are now Kia outlets. Sign of the times?
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Nations Trucks

    (It's a $400 certificate good for any gun at a local gun store.)
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    If you hate the truck, you can shoot it! How convenient! LOL
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    They know their target buyer!

    Glad he was OK.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    $6 for Admission to the LA Auto Show (Up to $12 Value) (Groupon)

    "Expires Nov 28, 2010. Limit 6 per person. Good for 1 day, must buy multiple for additional days. Must redeem online for e-tickets starting 11/16 at noon. Not valid with other offers. Not for resale."

    About the show:

    "Open from November 19–28 (including Thanksgiving weekend), the auto show will feature dozens of exhibitors and more than 50 premieres, such as the Range Rover Evoque and the Saab 9–4X. "
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