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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,740

    @driver100 said:
    I wonder if it was synthetic?
    Just taken from Google AI,
    A full synthetic oil change in Canada typically costs between $80 and $120, with a wider range of $66 to $137. Conventional oil changes average around $60, with a range of $42 to $73. Local factors, like the specific oil brand used and the service location.

    So @ab348 paid a little bit on the higher side, but it is a Cadillac.

    $250 for the wife’s Volvo and $600 for the sprinter. I’d jump for joy at those CDN prices.

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  • graphicguygraphicguy Member Posts: 14,123
    sda said:

    Sun is not your friend to composite headlights and trim. This is on my SIL's RDX that she bought new. It is washed frequently and waxed. The paint has held up fine. It is either an 18 or 19 Advance trim.



    Unfortunately she does not have a garage at her apartment.

    Those look like scratches from a drive through car wash.
    2024 Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD Long Range
  • jipsterjipster Member Posts: 6,299

    @oldfarmer50 said:
    How do you misdiagnose a throttle body with timing chains? I hope you took that shop off your list.🥲

    I had a mechanic friend, who use to work at that Ford dealership, call the service manager he knew to ask about the car. S.M said codes showed timing and other issues. Friend said they needed to do proper diagnostics. At that time it did have other codes. Can't remember what they were. But they didn't show up again after I put in a new throttle body.

    And yeah, that dealership is off my list. I usually take it to an independent shop now. But, now the cooling fan keeps running (at x's) when the engine is cut off, after running short distance in cool weather. Coolant and everything looks good. So may just throw a fan control module on it.

    2021 Honda Passport EX-L, 2020 Honda Accord EX-L, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz, 2010 Mercury Milan Premiere.
  • jipsterjipster Member Posts: 6,299

    @roadburner said:

    @jipster said:

    @oldfarmer50 said:
    Is this the same car that they told you needed a new engine 100k miles ago?

    Yes. The 2010 Mercury Milan was that car. They said it had major timing issues.
    All it needed was a throttle body. Engine has been fine since that diagnosis....100,000 miles ago. :neutral:

    Bill Collins or Oxmorons I bet.

    Yep, Bill Collins. "How dew yew dew!" lol

    2021 Honda Passport EX-L, 2020 Honda Accord EX-L, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz, 2010 Mercury Milan Premiere.
  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,222
    jipster said:

    @oldfarmer50 said:

    How do you misdiagnose a throttle body with timing chains? I hope you took that shop off your list.🥲

    I had a mechanic friend, who use to work at that Ford dealership, call the service manager he knew to ask about the car. S.M said codes showed timing and other issues. Friend said they needed to do proper diagnostics. At that time it did have other codes. Can't remember what they were. But they didn't show up again after I put in a new throttle body.

    And yeah, that dealership is off my list. I usually take it to an independent shop now. But, now the cooling fan keeps running (at x's) when the engine is cut off, after running short distance in cool weather. Coolant and everything looks good. So may just throw a fan control module on it.


    You might want to check the AC thermal expansion valve. I had the same symptoms on my Ford truck. Evidently it’s a known failure point. Usually you see very high, high side pressure in the AC lines. The pressure sensor could be bad as well.

    https://youtu.be/7MjsgCTZpO0?si=gDr8LwsGOBTfwe6s

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  • graphicguygraphicguy Member Posts: 14,123

    I spend way too much time looking at youtube….

    https://youtube.com/@hhwheels?si=Sd8gSPDg_0SWqVuB

    2024 Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD Long Range
  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,293
    driver100 said:

    qbrozen said:

    @ab348 said:

    I made an appointment for a 6-month service on the Caddy the other day. Business must be good as the dealer is booking about a month out. Oil/filter change is $109 in worthless Canadian dollars which seems fair. I wanted them to do the annual once-over of a bunch of things which is another $100. The lady booking me in tried upselling me on lots of other things like sludge removal treatment, decarbonizing the valves, and brake caliper lube which I declined. I did go for a brake fluid change which had never been done.

    $109 (CDN) oil change is a bargain.

    I wonder if it was synthetic?
    Just taken from Google AI,
    A full synthetic oil change in Canada typically costs between $80 and $120, with a wider range of $66 to $137. Conventional oil changes average around $60, with a range of $42 to $73. Local factors, like the specific oil brand used and the service location.

    So @ab348 paid a little bit on the higher side, but it is a Cadillac.

    I haven’t paid for anything yet since the appointment is next month.

    The oil is GM Dexos synthetic which is factory fill. I also got a $20 coupon this weekend emailed to me from the dealer so it will be $89.00.

    2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6

  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 11,301
    edited April 27

    @jipster
    Yep, Bill Collins. "How dew yew dew!" lol

    Their Nissan franchise is the one that tried to rip me off on an Ariya. It was a much nicer color, but not nice enough to lease for 3x what I’m paying for mine.

  • sdasda Member Posts: 7,589

    @graphicguy said:
    Those look like scratches from a drive through car wash.

    I wondered the same.

    2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech

  • jipsterjipster Member Posts: 6,299
    edited April 27

    @jmonroe1 said:
    ————————————————
    I’m guessing you mean a “throttle body SENSOR”, not the entire throttle body. There is a huge price difference between the two.

    Just curious but who did the correct diagnosis?

    jmonroe

    When I told the Ford dealership I did not want a new or rebuilt engine, I went into the dealership to pick up the car and pay for the diagnostics. On the sales receipt, to my surprise as it had not been mentioned before, it said I needed a new throttle body. This was a part already recalled by Ford and already replaced once by prior owner. Symptoms of a bad Mercury Milan electronic throttle body matched the symptoms the car was showing. So I took a chance, a couple hundreds bucks, and replaced it myself.

    2021 Honda Passport EX-L, 2020 Honda Accord EX-L, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz, 2010 Mercury Milan Premiere.
  • roadburnerroadburner Member Posts: 18,345
    jipster said:

    @roadburner said:

    @jipster said:

    @oldfarmer50 said:

    Is this the same car that they told you needed a new engine 100k miles ago?

    Yes. The 2010 Mercury Milan was that car. They said it had major timing issues.

    All it needed was a throttle body. Engine has been fine since that diagnosis....100,000 miles ago. :neutral:" alt=":neutral:" height="20" />

    Bill Collins or Oxmorons I bet.

    Yep, Bill Collins. "How dew yew dew!" lol


    Something similar happened to a co-worker; he told me what those guys diagnosed and a quick Google search reveal ed the real issue. And just last week a friend told me he took his car there for a brake job; he asked them to diagnose a CEL and they told him that would be another $188.

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  • jmonroe1jmonroe1 Member Posts: 9,342
    jipster said:

    @jmonroe1 said:

    ————————————————

    I’m guessing you mean a “throttle body SENSOR”, not the entire throttle body. There is a huge price difference between the two.

    Just curious but who did the correct diagnosis?

    jmonroe

    When I told the Ford dealership I did not want a new or rebuilt engine, I went into the dealership to pick up the car and pay for the diagnostics. On the sales receipt, to my surprise as it had not been mentioned before, it said I needed a new throttle body. This was a part already recalled by Ford and already replaced once by prior owner. Symptoms of a bad Mercury Milan electronic throttle body matched the symptoms the car was showing. So I took a chance, a couple hundreds bucks, and replaced it myself.

    ————————————————
    Since you said “a couple hundred bucks”, that had to be the sensor because the throttle body unit would be around 5 times that.

    jmonroe
    '15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's.
    '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,393
    FWIW that RDX is a 2019 (first year of the redesign)

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  • abacomikeabacomike Member Posts: 12,388
    edited April 27

    @graphicguy said:
    Those look like scratches from a drive through car wash.

    That’s why I only have my car hand washed. I won’t even let my Genesis service put my car through their car wash machine after servicing it. Genesis offers free car washes for as long as you own the car wash- never took advantage of that perk.

    My guy charges me $23.95 for an exterior wash and 44.95 for a complete wash and exterior/interior cleaning. I’ve had my fill of auto car washes and the damage those machines can cause.

    2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger

  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,222

    jipster said:

    @roadburner said:

    @jipster said:

    @oldfarmer50 said:

    Is this the same car that they told you needed a new engine 100k miles ago?

    Yes. The 2010 Mercury Milan was that car. They said it had major timing issues.

    All it needed was a throttle body. Engine has been fine since that diagnosis....100,000 miles ago. :neutral:" alt=":neutral:" height="20" />

    Bill Collins or Oxmorons I bet.

    Yep, Bill Collins. "How dew yew dew!" lol


    Something similar happened to a co-worker; he told me what those guys diagnosed and a quick Google search reveal ed the real issue. And just last week a friend told me he took his car there for a brake job; he asked them to diagnose a CEL and they told him that would be another $188.

    Sometimes dealers aren’t the bad guy. Two indie mechanics told me my son’s 2010 Fusion (same as Jipster’s Milan) had a very small oil leak in one head gasket. Not something you could ignore. Neither did head work so I took it to the Ford dealer who correctly diagnosed it as a leak in the timing chain cover near the head at a known weak spot where there was no gasket, only silicone sealer.

    While it was there they did the airbag recall which I was unaware of.

    2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible

  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,509

    jipster said:

    @roadburner said:

    @jipster said:

    @oldfarmer50 said:

    Is this the same car that they told you needed a new engine 100k miles ago?

    Yes. The 2010 Mercury Milan was that car. They said it had major timing issues.

    All it needed was a throttle body. Engine has been fine since that diagnosis....100,000 miles ago. :neutral:" alt=":neutral:" height="20" />

    Bill Collins or Oxmorons I bet.

    Yep, Bill Collins. "How dew yew dew!" lol


    Something similar happened to a co-worker; he told me what those guys diagnosed and a quick Google search reveal ed the real issue. And just last week a friend told me he took his car there for a brake job; he asked them to diagnose a CEL and they told him that would be another $188.

    Sometimes dealers aren’t the bad guy. Two indie mechanics told me my son’s 2010 Fusion (same as Jipster’s Milan) had a very small oil leak in one head gasket. Not something you could ignore. Neither did head work so I took it to the Ford dealer who correctly diagnosed it as a leak in the timing chain cover near the head at a known weak spot where there was no gasket, only silicone sealer.

    While it was there they did the airbag recall which I was unaware of.

    Just like @driver100 's Mercedes!

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  • jipsterjipster Member Posts: 6,299
    edited April 28

    @jmonroe1 said:
    ————————————————
    Since you said “a couple hundred bucks”, that had to be the sensor because the throttle body unit would be around 5 times that.

    jmonroe

    I installed an electronic throttle body. The sensor is internal. :neutral:

    I pulled out the old sales receipt so you guys could check it out. As I mentioned earlier, there was no talk in my phone conversations with the dealership about a faulty throttle body. The talk was that there were numerous codes and talk of timing issues, possible stretched timing chain. Talk of we can get you a rebuilt engine for this much, a used or new engine for this much.
    One code indicates possible throttle body fault.

    2021 Honda Passport EX-L, 2020 Honda Accord EX-L, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz, 2010 Mercury Milan Premiere.
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,393

    Given there were a lot of “may needs” in there (meaning they were guessing) and only 1 “has to have” you made the smart decision.

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • roadburnerroadburner Member Posts: 18,345

    jipster said:

    @roadburner said:

    @jipster said:

    @oldfarmer50 said:

    Is this the same car that they told you needed a new engine 100k miles ago?

    Yes. The 2010 Mercury Milan was that car. They said it had major timing issues.

    All it needed was a throttle body. Engine has been fine since that diagnosis....100,000 miles ago. :neutral:" alt=":neutral:" height="20" />

    Bill Collins or Oxmorons I bet.

    Yep, Bill Collins. "How dew yew dew!" lol


    Something similar happened to a co-worker; he told me what those guys diagnosed and a quick Google search reveal ed the real issue. And just last week a friend told me he took his car there for a brake job; he asked them to diagnose a CEL and they told him that would be another $188.

    Sometimes dealers aren’t the bad guy. Two indie mechanics told me my son’s 2010 Fusion (same as Jipster’s Milan) had a very small oil leak in one head gasket. Not something you could ignore. Neither did head work so I took it to the Ford dealer who correctly diagnosed it as a leak in the timing chain cover near the head at a known weak spot where there was no gasket, only silicone sealer.

    While it was there they did the airbag recall which I was unaware of.

    That's why I stick with brands that have good local dealers. Ford and VW are off my list because the dealers located nearby are hopeless.

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  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,594
    edited April 28
    ab348 said:

    driver100 said:

    qbrozen said:

    @ab348 said:

    I made an appointment for a 6-month service on the Caddy the other day. Business must be good as the dealer is booking about a month out. Oil/filter change is $109 in worthless Canadian dollars which seems fair. I wanted them to do the annual once-over of a bunch of things which is another $100. The lady booking me in tried upselling me on lots of other things like sludge removal treatment, decarbonizing the valves, and brake caliper lube which I declined. I did go for a brake fluid change which had never been done.

    $109 (CDN) oil change is a bargain.

    I wonder if it was synthetic?
    Just taken from Google AI,
    A full synthetic oil change in Canada typically costs between $80 and $120, with a wider range of $66 to $137. Conventional oil changes average around $60, with a range of $42 to $73. Local factors, like the specific oil brand used and the service location.

    So @ab348 paid a little bit on the higher side, but it is a Cadillac.
    I haven’t paid for anything yet since the appointment is next month.

    The oil is GM Dexos synthetic which is factory fill. I also got a $20 coupon this weekend emailed to me from the dealer so it will be $89.00.
    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Wait until they hit you up for wiper blades, a cabin filter, gas filter, new brakes, a muffler etc. :'(

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,594
    sda said:

    This would really disappoint me if I bought a MB for their reputation of quality and have the upholstery split at the seam. I've seen this on multiple late model C sedans with less than 70k.

    I have seen older Mercedes with seats in perfect condition. But seats can wear out like that for several reasons including lots of rivets in his jeans, a thick wallet, a hard [non-permissible content removed]. Mine got warn a bit from sweat from playing tennis and pickleball....now I have a cover over the driver's seat that blends in pretty well.

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • jipsterjipster Member Posts: 6,299

    This is the inspection report we just got from Honda World on a 2021 Honda Passport.

    This is the services they performed.

    "Transmission serviced (fluid changed) , transfer case serviced (fluid change), differential fluid changed/ serviced. Replace oil and filter, replace cabin air filter, and wipers. At the body shop getting some minor scratches getting worked on"

    Suppose to go in Wednesday morning to buy or decline. The salesman tried to get us to agree to set price last week, with no Inspection. He seemed fairly green, so don't know if sales manager would even agree.
    So, I suppose the dealership will add the total cost of all that maintenance they just performed onto the price of the car? Looks to be over a grand.

    2021 Honda Passport EX-L, 2020 Honda Accord EX-L, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz, 2010 Mercury Milan Premiere.
  • roadburnerroadburner Member Posts: 18,345
    Honda World? I'd say $2k.

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    Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
    Son's: 2018 330i xDrive

  • jipsterjipster Member Posts: 6,299

    @roadburner said:
    Honda World? I'd say $2k.

    Hope not. The only scratches I saw were a few on the wheels, and a scuff mark on the lower front bumper. All barely noticeable.

    2021 Honda Passport EX-L, 2020 Honda Accord EX-L, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz, 2010 Mercury Milan Premiere.
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,393
    They shouldn't raise the price since they already had it priced like it was perfect, given the miles.

    my theory on used cars at a dealer (and dealership prices) is they are expected to need absolutely nothing and be fully reconditioned like that.

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • roadburnerroadburner Member Posts: 18,345
    mjfloyd1 said:

    A duck on your jeep means that someone likes your jeep. It’s a compliment. Worse things have happened

    I know that; it's just not my thing. I half wonder if a friend did it just to yank my chain.

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    Son's: 2018 330i xDrive

  • jmonroe1jmonroe1 Member Posts: 9,342

    mjfloyd1 said:

    A duck on your jeep means that someone likes your jeep. It’s a compliment. Worse things have happened

    I know that; it's just not my thing. I half wonder if a friend did it just to yank my chain.
    ————————————————
    Now that’s a different kinda duck. You should be allowed to handle chain-yanking as you see fit.

    jmonroe
    '15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's.
    '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,222
    edited April 29

    My wife drove the Wrangler to Kroger and someone left a duck on it. We went out to eat later and I parked next to a new Bronco; I wanted to put the duck on it but she wouldn’t let me. >:)

    Don’t you hate it when they make us act grown up?🤣

    2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible

  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,222
    edited April 29
    stickguy said:

    They shouldn't raise the price since they already had it priced like it was perfect, given the miles.

    my theory on used cars at a dealer (and dealership prices) is they are expected to need absolutely nothing and be fully reconditioned like that.

    Dream on.

    2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible

  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,222
    OK, so what’s the deal here? GM is recalling a million 2021-24 vehicles with the 6.2L motor because they might blow up? Apparently the fix is to use 40 weight oil and give you a new fill cap. That would not reassure me if I owned one.

    2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible

  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,393

    Saw that yesterday on YouTube.

    Unless it also comes with something like a 10/120,000 extended warranty on the engine not a very good looking move by GM

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • mjfloyd1mjfloyd1 Member Posts: 3,806

    @roadburner said:
    I know that; it's just not my thing. I half wonder if a friend did it just to yank my chain.

    I just give mine to my daughter. She loves them and always sends a pic of new ones put on her jeep.

  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,740

    When viewing a commercial this morning, a random thought, occurred to me. Are there ever any arguments over public charging points when someone has a plug-in hybrid versus someone who has full electric?

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  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 266,012
    I'm guessing there are arguments at charging points over any issue you can think of...

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  • tjc78tjc78 Member Posts: 16,976

    I’ve never had an argument at a charger. Actually everyone is usually friendly.

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  • jmonroe1jmonroe1 Member Posts: 9,342
    tjc78 said:

    I’ve never had an argument at a charger. Actually everyone is usually friendly.

    ————————————————
    Kinda like at gas stations. I’ve never seen any arguments there either.

    jmonroe
    '15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's.
    '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
  • roadburnerroadburner Member Posts: 18,345
    mjfloyd1 said:

    @roadburner said:

    I know that; it's just not my thing. I half wonder if a friend did it just to yank my chain.

    I just give mine to my daughter. She loves them and always sends a pic of new ones put on her jeep.


    My fellow Jeeping friend has 3 Wranglers in his family- he drives a Rubicon TJ, his wife has a Rubicon 4xe, and his daughter has a JK. I may have mentioned that he refuses to wave at Wranglers with either a dash full of ducks or an "angry" grille. I might sneak over to his house and leave it on his.

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    Son's: 2018 330i xDrive

  • suydamsuydam Member Posts: 5,072
    tjc78 said:

    I’ve never had an argument at a charger. Actually everyone is usually friendly.

    My experience too. I don’t see PHEV’s at public chargers because most of them aren’t designed to charge at DC fast chargers, and the level 1 or 2 chargers they use are too slow for EVs unless you’re charging at home.
    '24 Kia Sportage PHEV
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  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 266,012
    suydam said:

    tjc78 said:

    I’ve never had an argument at a charger. Actually everyone is usually friendly.

    My experience too. I don’t see PHEV’s at public chargers because most of them aren’t designed to charge at DC fast chargers, and the level 1 or 2 chargers they use are too slow for EVs unless you’re charging at home.
    Didn't think of that... the whole point of the PHEV is not having to stop at public chargers (unless you are staying overnight, somewhere)

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  • explorerx4explorerx4 Member Posts: 20,735
    @jmonroe1,
    Never seen an arguement at a gas station? Not even during those gas crisis times in the 70's?
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  • jmonroe1jmonroe1 Member Posts: 9,342

    mjfloyd1 said:

    @roadburner said:

    I know that; it's just not my thing. I half wonder if a friend did it just to yank my chain.

    I just give mine to my daughter. She loves them and always sends a pic of new ones put on her jeep.

    My fellow Jeeping friend has 3 Wranglers in his family- he drives a Rubicon TJ, his wife has a Rubicon 4xe, and his daughter has a JK. I may have mentioned that he refuses to wave at Wranglers with either a dash full of ducks or an "angry" grille. I might sneak over to his house and leave it on his.
    ————————————————
    C’mon now. Friends don’t do that to friends. You only do that to strangers otherwise it doesn’t count.

    jmonroe
    '15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's.
    '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
  • jmonroe1jmonroe1 Member Posts: 9,342

    @jmonroe1,
    Never seen an arguement at a gas station? Not even during those gas crisis times in the 70's?

    ————————————————
    How old do you think I am? :o

    jmonroe
    '15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's.
    '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,393

    Older than me and I remember those days!

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,393

    Today’s “I’m really too old for this nonsense” project. To make the wife happy.

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,393

    And yes I know the rebar has to be pounded in. Not doing that until she swears it does not have to move. Then the real fun. Moving all the dirt from the driveway on the other side of the house. That won’t be fun. And I think I ordered double what I need so I will have to move the extra someplace else!

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  • jmonroe1jmonroe1 Member Posts: 9,342
    stickguy said:

    And yes I know the rebar has to be pounded in. Not doing that until she swears it does not have to move. Then the real fun. Moving all the dirt from the driveway on the other side of the house. That won’t be fun. And I think I ordered double what I need so I will have to move the extra someplace else!

    ————————————————
    Just remember when you go to export that crop the receiving country is going to slam you with a hefty tariff.

    jmonroe
    '15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's.
    '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,393

    We are exporting it to my wife’s large collection of bell jars.

    Doing the math, after buying the materials and dirt, and new lids, it should average out to about $10 per tomato or cucumber. assuming we get any because not sure she can do much with the garden due to bad knees. I have zero desire to screw around weeding but I’m sure I will get sucked into doing it anyway.

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  • laurasdadalaurasdada Member Posts: 5,188
    stickguy said:

    Today’s “I’m really too old for this nonsense” project. To make the wife happy.

    Your wife wants a new sandbox?

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