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Seems my car has officially died...--Update #2

Discussion in 'Anything goes' started by crazedchipmunk, Aug 31, 2008.

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  1. crazedchipmunk

    crazedchipmunk Member

    Re: Seems my car has officially died...

    Let's just say that the first time they say something I don't like, I will be out of there faster than you can say "No deal."
     
    crazedchipmunk, Aug 31, 2008
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  2. mike311gd

    mike311gd Active Member

    Re: Seems my car has officially died...

    Stay away from the vending machines, too. That's how they get you.
     
    mike311gd, Aug 31, 2008
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  3. Hank_Scorpio

    Hank_Scorpio Active Member

    Hank_Scorpio, Aug 31, 2008
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  4. crazedchipmunk

    crazedchipmunk Member

    Re: Seems my car has officially died...

    Luckily, I can share with GB for a short period of time. It's a good thing I work days and he works nights. I just have to leave work early certain days. I am going in with a set price in mind and if I can't get it, I will go down the road to someone who can work with me.
     
    crazedchipmunk, Aug 31, 2008
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  5. crazedchipmunk

    crazedchipmunk Member

    Re: Seems my car has officially died...

    Acutally, I got the car when it had just under 74.000 on it. I don't mind GM cars but it seems that the foreign cars last much longer.
     
    crazedchipmunk, Aug 31, 2008
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  6. forever_town

    forever_town Well-Known Member

    Re: Seems my car has officially died...

    My dad got a 2008 Honda Accord to replace the 1998 Toyota Camry that fell off the lift at the local auto repair shop.

    I might have gotten a new Camry if I didn't hear about the dash and instruments turning out to be cheap plastic. But if I were you, I might get a used Civic if you're looking at $7,000.
     
    forever_town, Aug 31, 2008
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  7. crazedchipmunk

    crazedchipmunk Member

    Re: Seems my car has officially died...

    That's what I have been leaning towards. The Hyundai or Honda.
     
    crazedchipmunk, Aug 31, 2008
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  8. Football_Bat

    Football_Bat Well-Known Member

    Re: Seems my car has officially died...

    It's probably too late now, but I'd have the problem checked out before I performed last rites on your car.

    It could be something as simple as a $10 thermostat. Or you might have a leak in a coolant hose. Or, if water is being pushed out of your radiator, that means a blown head gasket. Probably a $600-750 fix in most shops. Not cheap, but cheaper than going out and buying a new sled.
     
    Football_Bat, Aug 31, 2008
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  9. Freelance Hack

    Freelance Hack Active Member

    Re: Seems my car has officially died...

    Drove a Hyundai Sonata and a Honda Accord for rentals earlier this year. The Honda just sipped gas (30+ MPG highway), but the Sonata did almost as well and had more bells and whistles (namely a sunroof and XM radio).

    I'd recommend looking for a 2002 or so Hyundai or a newer Kia.
     
    Freelance Hack, Aug 31, 2008
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  10. crazedchipmunk

    crazedchipmunk Member

    Re: Seems my car has officially died...

    I think I would almost rather just get a newer car with fewer miles than sinking more money into the car that I have. I just recently put $800 into it.
     
    crazedchipmunk, Aug 31, 2008
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  11. slappy4428

    slappy4428 Active Member

    Re: Seems my car has officially died...

    I had to look and see if this thread was from ijag...
     
    slappy4428, Aug 31, 2008
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  12. dooley_womack1

    dooley_womack1 Well-Known Member

    Re: Seems my car has officially died...

    CC, Mikey is just doing a Seinfeld bit. Pay him no mind.
     
    dooley_womack1, Aug 31, 2008
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