by "and 100 more" (nth256)
Published 09/15/2017 at 17:39
by "and 100 more" (nth256)
Published 09/15/2017 at 17:39
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For the first time in about 16 years, I do not own a car.
I’m borrowing a friend’s Grand Caravan until I can figure out a solution, but it’s very unnerving to not own a car.
I grew up in rural SoCal, where having a car is basically a requirement. I have never lived closer than 20 miles or 30 minutes from my job. The automobile has been a necessary tool to my livelihood and my survival.
And now, I’m one apologetic “hey man, I hate to do this to ya” phone call away from being without a vehicle. If my buddy decides to take back the van, I’m basically screwed.
It’s a weird feeling to be so hopelessly dependent on a single tool. I don’t like it.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
09/15/2017 at 19:10, STARS: 1
You need us to find you something.? Cause we can do that, you know, as a special favor for a friend.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
09/15/2017 at 19:12, STARS: 3
This is why I’m a big believer in the 4-car minimum lifestyle!
In all serious, I shudder for you. SHUDDER.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
09/15/2017 at 19:13, STARS: 0
You can find me a free C63 AMG, I’d take one of those.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
09/15/2017 at 19:13, STARS: 1
So what happened to your car? I see a two posts about it, one with a light post, and one about the clutch.
"and 100 more" (nth256)
09/15/2017 at 20:04, STARS: 0
It was the clutch hydraulics, which have been a recurring problem for the past five years or so. Shit parts in a shit car lead to obvious results, thanks Daimler Chrysler.
Truth be told, I was forced to decide between spending $1000+ to get the clutch fixed again, to say nothing of the other problems that didn’t immediately prevent it from running, and then getting maybe $500 on trade-in; or sell it to a wrecker for a little under $1000 and put that into... something else.
"and 100 more" (nth256)
09/15/2017 at 20:14, STARS: 1
I appreciate that, immensely. I may take y’all up on that.
"and 100 more" (nth256)
09/15/2017 at 20:19, STARS: 0
If I could afford registration and insurance on two cars, I would be so happy. As it stands, I’m having a hard enough time managing one.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
09/15/2017 at 21:14, STARS: 0
I assume you’re dumping it? Any idea what you’re gonna get next?
Also, I got $1000 for my 1997 Explorer when I traded it in back in 2015. So you might get more than you think in trade in.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
09/15/2017 at 21:20, STARS: 1
I don’t think BMW makes those.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
09/15/2017 at 21:22, STARS: 2
Damn it! Foiled again!
"and 100 more" (nth256)
09/15/2017 at 22:15, STARS: 0
It is gone as of this past Monday. I did some research, and I think what they have me is fair. I *might* have lost a couple hundred, but it was in pretty rough shape.
No idea what’s next, tho. Not sure I’m ready to go back into debt, and not sure the amount I can scrape up will give me something that fits in needs. I’ll let you all know when I make a move, tho, or if I’ll need any help. You folks are all awesome.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
09/15/2017 at 22:21, STARS: 1
I bought my 328i with 0 down. Debt does suck, but it seems like it’s a nessecary evil at times.